Acquiring a New License - Pre-Licensure Education

This article will help you acquire the necessary steps to further your education, in order to acquire a new license in a State.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Introduction to Mortgage Educators and Compliance
• Obtaining a Brand-New License
• Obtaining a New License with a Different State

Introduction to Mortgage Educators and Compliance

Mortgage Educators and Compliance is an online platform used as our go to one-stop online resource for all things mortgage training and education! For those obtaining their first NMLS license, they offer state-specific mortgage loan originator license courses that satisfy national and state-specific requirements in a single package. Mortgage Educators also offer tailored course bundles for existing loan officers entering a new state, and national or state-specific continuing education courses. Their bundles are presented in a convenient online resource that is proven to help you get your mortgage license quickly and efficiently. 

Obtaining a Brand-New License

1. Go to Mortgage Educators
2. Scroll below and under Pre-Licensing Education column, select a New License. 
3. Select the track on how fast you want to acquire your license. 
4. The New License education will contain a minimum of 16 hours of SAFE Pre-licensure education and specific state education, if required. (Some states will require you to have a total of 18 or 20 hours of SAFE Pre-licensure education).
5. If needed, additional test preparation add-ons will be available to you at additional costs. 
6. Once you have added these items into your cart, you will need to register a new login with Mortgage Educators. We recommend you add your NMLS ID in your registration. 
7. When registered with Mortgage Educators and purchase is completed, you may find your course at under My Courses at the top right. 
8. Once education is completed, your education will automatically be updated into NMLS within a couple of days. 

Obtaining a New License with a Different State

1. Go to Mortgage Educators
2. Scroll below and under Pre-Licensing Education column, select State Electives.
    
3. Select the state you want to get licensed in. (Note: Make sure your SAFE Pre-licensure education match the requirements for the state you are applying to. Different states will require different hours of SAFE education). 
4. Once you have added the state elective to your cart, you will need to register a new login with Mortgage Educators. We recommend you add your NMLS ID in your registration. If you already have a login with Mortgage Educators, please login and complete the purchase. 
5. When registered with Mortgage Educators and purchase is completed, you may find your course at under My Courses at the top right. 
6. Once education is completed, your education will automatically be updated into NMLS within a couple of days.