Mortgage loan originators (MLOs) are required to complete 8 hours of continuing education (CE) annually to maintain their license under the SAFE Act (Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act). This is mandatory to ensure that MLOs stay updated with changing regulations, compliance requirements, and industry practices.
The 8 hours must include specific coursework, typically:
3 hours of federal law and regulations
2 hours of ethics (covering fraud, consumer protection, etc.)
2 hours of non-traditional mortgage lending
1 hour of elective content that may vary depending on state requirements.
Failure to meet these CE requirements can result in license suspension or revocation.
References:
National Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS) Continuing Education Guidelines
SAFE Act requirements for MLOs
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