An individual seeking a mortgage loan originator (MLO) license in New York is requiredto complete 20 hours of NMLS-approved education. Of this requirement, three hours ofNY-specific law must be completed. This online self-study course satisfies the three hoursof required state-specific education
Within this course, students will spend time reviewing state regulations and actsimpacting MLO activities; perusing scenarios, examples, and case studies; andcompleting activities to demonstrate understanding of the content
New York Requirement Details for Mortgage Pre-Licensing Education
3 hours of federal law
3 hours of ethics
2 hours of non-traditional mortgage lending
9 hours of electives
3 hours of NY law
Seat Time Seat time will be enforced and our online course delivery system manages this requirement
NMLS ID Registration: The NMLS system is used to process MLO licensing requests for all 50 states. A unique NMLS ID is required to report all course completions. Creating an account and obtaining an ID number is a simple process that can be completed here.
Licensing Exam: The licensing exam is administered by NMLS. Registration for the licensing exam is an entirely separate process from your course final exam. For instructions to register for your licensing exam and further information, please click here.
Final Exams: Final exams must be passed with a minimum score of 70% and may be taken a maximum of 3 times.
Course Completion Reporting: Mortgage course completions are reported to the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System. A unique NMLS ID is required to report course completions. The CE Shop will report your course within 7 calendar days.
Expiration Date of course: National Pre-Licensing courses have a specified start and end date and are instructor-led. Students must select their course start date within 90 days of purchase. Once the start date has been selected students will have that day plus an additional 12 full calendar days to complete their course.
State-specific Pre-Licensing courses, where required, must be completed within 90 days from the date of purchase. Verify state requirements here. After licensing, licensees will be required to complete New York Mortgage Continuing Education requirements.
New York Contact Details for Mortgage Pre-Licensing Education
New York Department of Financial Services
Email: MLO@dfs.ny.gov
Website: New York Department of Financial Services
NMLS Resources for Mortgage Pre-Licensing Education
5670 Greenwood Plaza Blvd.
Suite 340
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Phone: 888.850.0889
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