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How To Get A Colorado Mortgage Loan Originator License
Learn how to become a mortgage loan officer in Colorado, choose mortgage license courses, and get an NMLS license.
Steps to Getting a Mortgage License in Colorado
To sell mortgages, you need to be licensed as a mortgage loan originator (MLO). This is also sometimes called a "loan officer" or "mortgage broker." Each state has its own license requirements for becoming a mortgage loan originator. All states use the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS) to track MLO licensing. To do business as a mortgage loan originator, you need to:
- Apply for an NMLS account and ID number.
- Complete your Colorado mortgage Pre-license Education ("PE").
- Pass a licensing exam.
- Apply for your Colorado mortgage license though the NMLS.
- Complete background checks and pay all fees.
- Associate your NMLS account with an employer.
1) Create Your NMLS Account
You can get started with this step right now! By starting an NMLS account, you will be assigned an NMLS Unique Identifier ("NMLS ID") which will be your license number for the rest of your mortgage career. You will need this number before you take any education or do business. Coordinate your account creation with your future employer.
Create your NMLS account here.
2) Complete Your Colorado Pre-License Education
Before you can get your Colorado mortgage license, you need to take required pre-license courses. These help you learn mortgage laws and procedures. Each state has different mortgage education requirements for doing business. If you work for a non-bank institution (a "mortgage company"), you must get licensed in each state that you want to do business in. The SAFE Act requires that you take 20 hours of pre-license education at a minimum. Some states have additional mortgage licensing requirements. Visit the NMLS website for a complete list of state requirements.
3) Pass a Licensing Exam
After your education is completed and recorded, you need to schedule an appointment to take your licensing examination at a testing facility. This is sometimes called the "SAFE test" or "MLO exam". This exam is administrated by Prometric. Follow the guides below to schedule your exam:
Contact Prometric at 1-877-671-6657 or visit their website.
4) Apply for a License
You will need to complete and submit an application for a mortgage loan origination license via the NMLS website. (NOTE: The mortgage company you plan to work for may fill out your application for you. Please check with them before submitting any paperwork.)
5) Background Checks
As part of your application process, most states require you to get a criminal background check, submit fingerprints, and submit to a credit report:
How to request a background check
6) Get Hired
Although you may already be working closely with your new employer, your NMLS record will need to be associated with your employer before you can receive a mortgage loan license and do business.
OnlineEd's Colorado Mortgage Pre-License Courses
Take your mortgage licensing classes online!
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- All courses are online. No physical attendance required.
- Exam prep and test simulator included with all 20-hour bundles.
- Get help with live instructor sessions.
- Free EPUB/PDF course book is yours to keep.
- Approved NMLS Education Provider since 2009. NMLS #1400327
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Looking to get your mortgage loan originator license training online? You're in the right place!
Our NMLS-approved MLO licensing program is delivered online so you can take the course from anywhere. The 20-hour online instructor-led course can be completed in as little as 4 days. Your learning material and exams are all delivered through your web browser. Each chapter in the course ends with an opportunity to post questions and get feedback from your instructor. Join an optional weekly review live webinar with your instructor and classmates. This will give you the chance to ask questions, have topics explained in more detail, and get insights from industry professionals.
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