How To Get A Mortgage Loan Originator License in California:
You can get an MLO license in California from either the DRE or the DFPI. Check with your employer to find out which is right for you. DRE licensees should take the 20-hour pre-license course. DFPI licensees should take the 20-hour course and the 2-hour DFPI elective.
Read the California mortgage loan originator license training how-to page
20-hour National SAFE prelicense course for obtaining a mortgage loan originator license. Includes test-taking strategy video.
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Online Materials Includes Video Online Audio Optional Q&A Webinar Printable Certificate PDF & EPUB eBook Practice Tests Test Simulator Test-Taking Strategies Online FlashcardsOptional Add-Ons:
Mortgage 101 BootcampComplete education to get a mortgage loan originator license with the California DFPI. Includes test-taking strategy video.
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Online Materials Includes Video Online Audio Optional Q&A Webinar State Component Printable Certificate PDF & EPUB eBook Practice Tests Test Simulator Test-Taking Strategies Online FlashcardsOptional Add-Ons:
Mortgage 101 BootcampMandatory California state-specific component for DFPI mortgage licensee applicants
Prepare yourself for the NMLS MLO licensing exam with this 2-hour live webinar
Prepare yourself for the NMLS MLO licensing exam with this self-paced online video course
How to renew your California MLO license
Mortgage loan originators licensed in California must take 8 hours of NMLS-approved continuing education every year. DFPI licensees should take our DFPI 8-hour package which includes 1 hour of required DFPI education. DRE licensees can choose between our standard 8-hour course and our DRE/NMLS dual credit course. All CE is due by December 31.Read the California mortgage loan originator continuing education how-to page
Complete 8 hour California DFPI mortgage license renewal package. Includes 1-hour DFPI elective.
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Online Course Includes Video Printable Certificate PDF & EPUB eBook CA DFPI ElectiveOptional Add-Ons:
Read-Along Audio MP3Provides both DRE (real estate) and NMLS (mortgage) license renewal credits.
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Online Course Includes Video Printable Certificate PDF & EPUB eBook Dual CreditOptional Add-Ons:
Read-Along Audio MP3Meets both 8-hour NMLS and 45-hour real estate license renewal requirements
1-hour California state-specific course for DFPI-licensed mortgage loan originators
General 7 hours of NMLS continuing education for MLO licensees who might also need a state-specific course
For NMLS licensees who need to complete 2022 continuing education requirements to REACTIVATE their inactive license in 2023.
For NMLS licensees who need to complete 2022 continuing education requirements to REACTIVATE their inactive license in 2023.
For NMLS licensees who need to complete 2022 continuing education requirements to REACTIVATE their inactive license in 2023.
Online course for sexual harassment training for Supervisors in California. Meets state requirements.
Online sexual harassment course for employees in California. Meets state requirements.
