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1 Hour SAFE Elective: 2026 Loan-Related Maintenance and Appraisal Guidelines

Total hours: 1 National: 1 State: 0
$999

This online self-study course satisfies the one elective hour of 2026 annual continuing education required of individuals maintaining a state-issued mortgage loan originator (MLO) license.

8 Hour SAFE Comprehensive: 2026 Mortgage Loan Originator Course

Total hours: 8 National: 8 State: 0 Approval Number: 17862
$119

This online self-study course satisfies the eight hours of 2026 annual continuing education required of individuals maintaining a state-issued mortgage loan originator (MLO) license. Within this course, students will spend time reviewing required topics, including:

  • Three hours on federal mortgage-related laws
  • Two hours on ethics, fraud, and consumer protection
  • Two hours on lending standards related to nontraditional mortgage products
  • One hour on elective content

7 Hour SAFE Core: 2026 Mortgage Loan Originator Course

Total hours: 7 National: 7 State: 0 Approval Number: 17863
$119

This online self-study course satisfies seven hours of 2026 annual continuing education required of individuals maintaining a state-issued mortgage loan originator (MLO) license. Within this course, students will spend time reviewing required topics, including:

  • Three hours on federal mortgage-related laws
  • Two hours on ethics, fraud, and consumer protection
  • Two hours on lending standards related to nontraditional mortgage products

Late CE 8 Hour SAFE Comprehensive: 2025 Mortgage Loan Originator Course (#16510)

Total hours: 8 National: 8 State: 0 Approval Number: 18000
$119

This online self-study course satisfies the eight hours of 2025 annual continuing education required of individuals maintaining a state-issued mortgage loan originator (MLO) license. Within this course, students will spend time reviewing required topics, including:

  • Three hours on federal mortgage-related laws
  • Two hours on ethics, fraud, and consumer protection
  • Two hours on lending standards related to nontraditional mortgage products
  • One hour on elective content

1 Hour AZ SAFE: 2026 Arizona Law Review

Total hours: 1 National: 0 State: 1 Approval Number: 18306
$39

A mortgage loan originator (MLO) licensed in Arizona is required to complete eight total hours of continuing education annually. This includes:

  • Three hours on federal mortgage-related laws
  • Two hours on ethics, fraud, and consumer protection
  • Two hours on traditional and non-traditional mortgage products
  • One hour of Arizona-specific education

This online self-study course satisfies the one hour of required Arizona-specific education. Within this course, students will spend time reviewing state regulations and acts impacting mortgage loan origination activities; perusing scenarios, examples, or case studies; and completing exercises to demonstrate understanding of the content.

1 Hour CA-DFPI SAFE: 2026 California Law Review

Total hours: 1 National: 0 State: 1 Approval Number: 18041
$39

A mortgage loan originator (MLO) licensed by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) is required to complete eight total hours of continuing education annually. This includes:

  • Three hours on federal mortgage-related laws
  • Two hours on ethics, fraud, and consumer protection
  • Two hours on traditional and non-traditional mortgage products
  • One hour on California-specific education

This online self-study course satisfies the one hour of required California-specific education. Within the course, students will spend time reviewing state regulations and acts impacting mortgage loan origination activities; perusing scenarios, examples, or case studies; and completing exercises to demonstrate understanding of the content.

1 Hour CT SAFE: 2026 Connecticut Law Review

Total hours: 1 National: 0 State: 1 Approval Number: 18042
$39

A mortgage loan originator (MLO) licensed Connecticut is required to complete eight total hours of continuing education annually. This includes:

  • Three hours on federal mortgage-related laws
  • Two hours on ethics, fraud, and consumer protection
  • Two hours on traditional and non-traditional mortgage products
  • One hour of Connecticut-specific education

This online self-study course satisfies the one hour of required state-specific education. Within the course, students will spend time reviewing state regulations and acts impacting mortgage loan origination activities; perusing scenarios, examples, or case studies; and completing exercises to demonstrate understanding of the content.

1 Hour DC SAFE: 2026 District of Columbia Law Review

Total hours: 1 National: 0 State: 1 Approval Number: 18229
$39

A mortgage loan originator (MLO) licensed in Washington DC is required to complete 8 total hours of continuing education annually. This includes:

  • Three hours on federal mortgage-related laws
  • Two hours on ethics, fraud, and consumer protection
  • Two hours on traditional and non-traditional mortgage products
  • 1 hour of DC-specific education

This online self-study course satisfies the one hour of required DC-specific education. Within the course, students will spend time reviewing state regulations and acts impacting mortgage loan origination activities; perusing scenarios, examples, or case studies; and completing exercises to demonstrate understanding of the content.

1 Hour FL SAFE: 2026 Florida Law Review

Total hours: 1 National: 0 State: 1 Approval Number: 18043
$39

A mortgage loan originator (MLO) licensed Florida is required to complete eight total hours of continuing education annually. This includes:

  • Three hours on federal mortgage-related laws
  • Two hours on ethics, fraud, and consumer protection
  • Two hours on traditional and non-traditional mortgage products
  • One hour of Florida- specific education

This online self-study course satisfies the one hour of required state-specific education. Within the course, students will spend time reviewing state regulations and acts impacting mortgage loan origination activities; perusing scenarios, examples, or case studies; and completing exercises to demonstrate understanding of the content.

1 Hour GA SAFE: 2026 Georgia Law Review

Total hours: 1 National: 0 State: 1 Approval Number: 18044
$39

A mortgage loan originator (MLO) licensed in Georgia is required to complete eight total hours of continuing education annually. This includes:

  • Three hours on federal mortgage-related laws
  • Two hours on ethics, fraud, and consumer protection
  • Two hours on traditional and non-traditional mortgage products
  • One hour of Georgia-specific education

This online self-study course satisfies the one hour of required state-specific education. Within the course, students will spend time reviewing state regulations and acts impacting mortgage loan origination activities; perusing scenarios, examples, or case studies; and completing exercises to demonstrate understanding of the content.

1 Hour HI SAFE: 2026 Hawaii Law Review

Total hours: 1 National: 0 State: 1
$39

A mortgage loan originator (MLO) licensed in Hawaii is required to complete eight total hours of continuing education annually. This includes:

  • Three hours on federal mortgage-related laws
  • Two hours on ethics, fraud, and consumer protection
  • Two hours on traditional and non-traditional mortgage products
  • One hour of Hawaii-specific education

This online self-study course satisfies the one hour of required state-specific education. Within the course, students will spend time reviewing state regulations and acts impacting mortgage loan origination activities; perusing scenarios, examples, or case studies; and completing exercises to demonstrate understanding of the content.

1 Hour ID-DOF SAFE: 2026 Idaho Law Review

Total hours: 1 National: 0 State: 1
$39

A mortgage loan originator (MLO) licensed in Idaho is required to complete eight total hours of continuing education annually. This includes:

  • Three hours on federal mortgage-related laws
  • Two hours on ethics, fraud, and consumer protection
  • Two hours on traditional and non-traditional mortgage products
  • One hour of Idaho-specific education

This online self-study course satisfies the one hour of required state-specific education. Within the course, students will spend time reviewing state regulations and acts impacting mortgage loan origination activities; perusing scenarios, examples, or case studies; and completing exercises to demonstrate understanding of the content.

1 Hour KY SAFE: 2026 Kentucky Law Review

Total hours: 1 National: 0 State: 1
$39

A mortgage loan originator (MLO) licensed in Kentucky is required to complete eight total hours of continuing educational annually. This includes:

  • Three hours on federal mortgage-related laws
  • Two hours on ethics, fraud, and consumer protection
  • Two hours on traditional and non-traditional mortgage products
  • One hour of Kentucky-specific education

This online self-study course satisfies the one hour of required state-specific education. Within the course, students will spend time reviewing state regulations and acts impacting mortgage loan origination activities; perusing scenarios, examples, or case studies; an completing exercises to demonstrate understanding of the content.

1 Hour MA SAFE: 2026 Massachusetts Law Review

Total hours: 1 National: 0 State: 1
$39

A mortgage loan originator (MLO) licensed in Massachusetts is required to complete eight total hours of continuing education annually. This includes:

  • Three hours on federal mortgage-related laws
  • Two hours on ethics, fraud, and consumer protection
  • Two hours on traditional and non-traditional mortgage products
  • One hour of Massachusetts-specific education

This online self-study course satisfies the one hour of required state-specific education. Within the course, students will spend time reviewing state regulations and acts impacting mortgage loan origination activities; perusing scenarios, examples, or case studies; and completing exercises to demonstrate understanding of the content.

1 Hour MD SAFE: 2026 Maryland Law Review

Total hours: 1 National: 0 State: 1
$39

A mortgage loan originator (MLO) licensed in Maryland is required to complete eight total hours of continuing education annually. This includes:

  • Three hours on federal mortgage-related laws
  • Two hours on ethics, fraud, and consumer protection
  • Two hours on traditional and non-traditional mortgage products
  • One hour of Maryland-specific education

This online self-study course satisfies the one hour of required state-specific education. Within the course, students will spend time reviewing state regulations and acts impacting mortgage loan origination activities; perusing scenarios, examples, or case studies; and completing exercises to demonstrate understanding of the content.

1 Hour MN SAFE: 2026 Minnesota Law Review

Total hours: 1 National: 0 State: 1
$39

A mortgage loan originator (MLO) licensed in Minnesota is required to complete eight total hours of continuing education annually. This includes:

  • Three hours on federal mortgage-related laws
  • Two hours on ethics, fraud, and consumer protection
  • Two hours on traditional and non-traditional mortgage products
  • One hour of Minnesota-specific education

This online self-study course satisfies the one hour of required state-specific education. Within the course, students will spend time reviewing state regulations and acts impacting mortgage loan origination activities; perusing scenarios, examples, or case studies; and completing exercises to demonstrate understanding of the content.

1 Hour MO-DOF SAFE: 2026 Missouri Law Review

Total hours: 1 National: 0 State: 1
$39

A mortgage loan originator (MLO) licensed in Missouri is required to complete eight total hours of continuing education annually. This includes:

  • Three hours on federal mortgage-related laws
  • Two hours on ethics, fraud, and consumer protection
  • Two hours on traditional and non-traditional mortgage products
  • One hour of Missouri-specific education

This online self-study course satisfies the one hour of required state-specific education. Within the course, students will spend time reviewing state regulations and acts impacting mortgage loan origination activities; perusing scenarios, examples, or case studies; and completing exercises to demonstrate understanding of the content.

1 Hour NC SAFE: 2026 North Carolina Law Review

Total hours: 1 National: 0 State: 1 Approval Number: 18045
$39

A mortgage loan originator (MLO) licensed in North Carolina is required to complete eight total hours of continuing education annually. This includes:

  • Three hours on federal mortgage-related laws
  • Two hours on ethics, fraud, and consumer protection
  • Two hours on traditional and non-traditional mortgage products
  • One hour of North Carolina-specific education

This online self-study course satisfies the one hour of required state-specific education. Within the course, students will spend time reviewing state regulations and acts impacting mortgage loan origination activities; perusing scenarios, examples, or case studies; and completing exercises to demonstrate understanding of the content.

1 Hour NM SAFE: 2026 New Mexico Law Review

Total hours: 1 National: 0 State: 1
$39

A mortgage loan originator (MLO) licensed in New Mexico is required to complete eight total hours of continuing education annually. This includes:

  • Three hours on federal mortgage-related laws
  • Two hours on ethics, fraud, and consumer protection
  • Two hours on traditional and non-traditional mortgage products
  • One hour of New Mexico-specific education

This online self-study course satisfies the one hour of required state-specific education. Within the course, students will spend time reviewing state regulations and acts impacting mortgage loan origination activities; perusing scenarios, examples, or case studies; and completing exercises to demonstrate understanding of the content.

1 Hour NV SAFE: 2026 Nevada Law Review for Qualified Employees

Total hours: 1 National: 0 State: 1 Approval Number: 18244
$39

The Qualified Employee (QE) for each office in Nevada is required to complete eight total hours of continuing education annually. This includes:

  • Three hours on federal mortgage-related laws
  • Two hours on ethics, fraud, and consumer protection
  • Two hours on traditional and non-traditional mortgage products
  • One hour of Nevada-specific education

This online self-study course satisfies the one hour of required state-specific education. Within the course, students will spend time reviewing state regulations and acts impacting mortgage loan origination activities; perusing scenarios, examples, or case studies; and completing exercises to demonstrate understanding of the content.

1 Hour PA SAFE: 2026 Pennsylvania Law Review

Total hours: 1 National: 0 State: 1
$39

A mortgage loan originator (MLO) licensed in Pennsylvania is required to complete eight total hours of continuing education annually. This includes:

  • Three hours on federal mortgage-related laws
  • Two hours on ethics, fraud, and consumer protection
  • Two hours on traditional and non-traditional mortgage products
  • One hour of Pennsylvania-specific education

This online self-study course satisfies the one hour of required state-specific education. Within the course, students will spend time reviewing state regulations and acts impacting mortgage loan origination activities; perusing scenarios, examples, or case studies; and completing exercises to demonstrate understanding of the content.

1 Hour RI SAFE: 2026 Rhode Island Law Review

Total hours: 1 National: 0 State: 1
$39

A mortgage loan originator (MLO) licensed in Rhode Island is required to complete eight total hours of continuing education annually. This includes:

  • Three hours on federal mortgage-related laws
  • Two hours on ethics, fraud, and consumer protection
  • Two hours on traditional and non-traditional mortgage products
  • One hour of Rhode Island-specific education

This online self-study course satisfies the one hour of required state-specific education. Within the course, students will spend time reviewing state regulations and acts impacting mortgage loan origination activities; perusing scenarios, examples, or case studies; and completing exercises to demonstrate understanding of the content.

1 Hour SC-BFI SAFE: 2026 South Carolina Law Review

Total hours: 1 National: 0 State: 1
$39

A mortgage loan originator (MLO) licensed by the South Carolina Board of Financial Institutions (BFI) is required to complete eight total hours of continuing education annually. This includes:

  • Three hours on federal mortgage-related laws
  • Two hours on ethics, fraud, and consumer protection
  • Two hours on traditional and non-traditional mortgage products
  • One hour of South Carolina-specific education

This online self-study course satisfies the one hour of required state-specific education. Within the course, students will spend time reviewing state regulations and acts impacting mortgage loan origination activities; perusing scenarios, examples, or case studies; and completing exercises to demonstrate understanding of the content.

1 Hour SC-DCA SAFE: 2026 South Carolina Law Review

Total hours: 1 National: 0 State: 1
$39

A mortgage loan originator (MLO) licensed in South Carolina is required to complete eight total hours of continuing education annually. This includes:

  • Three hours on federal mortgage-related laws
  • Two hours on ethics, fraud, and consumer protection
  • Two hours on traditional and non-traditional mortgage products
  • One hour of South Carolina-specific education

This online self-study course satisfies the one hour of required state-specific education. Within the course, students will spend time reviewing state regulations and acts impacting mortgage loan origination activities; perusing scenarios, examples, or case studies; and completing exercises to demonstrate understanding of the content.

1 Hour WA-DFI SAFE: 2026 Washington Law Review

Total hours: 1 National: 0 State: 1 Approval Number: 18245
$39

A mortgage loan originator (MLO) licensed in Washington is required to complete nine total hours of continuing education annually. This includes:

  • Three hours on federal mortgage-related laws
  • Two hours on ethics, fraud, and consumer protection
  • Two hours on traditional and non-traditional mortgage products
  • One hour on elective content
  • One hour of Washington-specific education

This online self-study course satisfies the one hour of required state-specific education. Within the course, students will spend time reviewing state regulations and acts impacting mortgage loan origination activities; perusing scenarios, examples, or case studies; and completing exercises to demonstrate understanding of the content.

2 Hour NJ SAFE: 2026 New Jersey Law Review

Total hours: 2 National: 0 State: 2 Approval Number: 18302
$49

A mortgage loan originator (MLO) licensed in New Jersey is required to complete 12 total hours of continuing education annually. This includes the standard eight hours of national content:

  • Three hours on federal mortgage-related laws
  • Two hours on ethics, fraud, and consumer protection
  • Two hours on traditional and non-traditional mortgage products
  • One hour of elective content

Plus, New Jersey’s additional continuing education requirements of:

  • Two hours of elective content
  • Two hours of New Jersey-specific education

This online self-study course satisfies the two hours of required state-specific education for MLOs that have satisfied the elective requirements elsewhere. Within the course, students will spend time reviewing state regulations and impacting mortgage loan origination activities; perusing scenarios, examples, or case studies; and completing exercises to demonstrate understanding of the content.

2 Hour OR SAFE: 2026 Oregon Law Review

Total hours: 2 National: 0 State: 2 Approval Number: 18243
$49

A mortgage loan originator (MLO) licensed in Oregon is required to complete 10 total hours of continuing education annually. This includes:

  • Three hours on federal mortgage-related laws
  • Two hours on ethics, fraud, and consumer protection
  • Two hours on traditional and non-traditional mortgage products
  • One hour on elective content
  • Two hours of Oregon-specific education

This online self-study course satisfies the two hours of required state-specific education. Within the course, students will spend time reviewing state regulations and acts impacting mortgage loan origination activities; perusing scenarios, examples, or case studies; and completing exercises to demonstrate understanding of the content.

2 Hour SAFE Elective: Consumer Protection and Fair Lending

Total hours: 2 National: 0 State: 2 Approval Number: 18301
$49

A mortgage loan originator (MLO) licensed in New Jersey is required to complete 12 total hours of continuing education annually. This includes the standard eight hours of national content:

  • Three hours on federal mortgage-related laws
  • Two hours on ethics, fraud, and consumer protection
  • Two hours on traditional and non-traditional mortgage products
  • One hour of elective content

Plus, New Jersey’s additional continuing education requirements of:

  • Two hours of elective content
  • Two hours of New Jersey-specific education

This online self-study course satisfies the two hours of elective content for MLOs that have satisfied the state-specific requirements elsewhere. Within the course, students will spend time reviewing state regulations and impacting mortgage loan origination activities; perusing scenarios, examples, or case studies; and completing exercises to demonstrate understanding of the content.

2 Hour WV SAFE: 2026 West Virginia Law Review

Total hours: 2 National: 0 State: 2
$49

A mortgage loan originator (MLO) licensed in West Virginia is required to complete nine total hours of continuing education annually. This includes:

  • Three hours on federal mortgage-related laws
  • Two hours on ethics, fraud, and consumer protection
  • Two hours on traditional and non-traditional mortgage products
  • Two hours of WV state-specific defined electives

This online self-study course satisfies the two hours of required state-specific education. Within the course, students will spend time reviewing state regulations and acts impacting mortgage loan origination activities; perusing scenarios, examples, or case studies; and completing exercises to demonstrate understanding of the content.

3 Hour NY SAFE: 2026 New York Law Review

Total hours: 3 National: 0 State: 3 Approval Number: 18307
$65

A mortgage loan originator (MLO) licensed in New York is required to complete 11 total hours of continuing education annually. This includes:

  • Three hours on federal mortgage-related laws
  • Two hours on ethics, fraud, and consumer protection
  • Two hours on traditional and non-traditional mortgage products
  • One hour on elective content

Three hours of New York-specific education This online self-study course satisfies the three hours of required state-specific education. Within the course, students will spend time reviewing state regulations and acts impacting mortgage loan origination activities; perusing scenarios, examples, or case studies; and completing exercises to demonstrate understanding of the content.

4 Hour NJ SAFE: 2026 Electives and New Jersey Law Review

Total hours: 4 National: 2 State: 2 Approval Number: 18304
$75

A mortgage loan originator (MLO) licensed in New Jersey is required to complete 12 total hours of continuing education annually. This includes the standard eight hours of national content:

  • Three hours on federal mortgage-related laws
  • Two hours on ethics, fraud, and consumer protection
  • Two hours on traditional and non-traditional mortgage products
  • One hour of elective content

Plus, New Jersey’s additional continuing education requirements of:

  • Two hours of elective content
  • Two hours of New Jersey-specific education

This online self-study course satisfies the two hours of elective content and two hours of required state-specific education for MLOs that have satisfied the elective requirements elsewhere. Within the course, students will spend time reviewing state regulations and impacting mortgage loan origination activities; perusing scenarios, examples, or case studies; and completing exercises to demonstrate understanding of the content.

4 Hour NV SAFE: State Pre-Licensing Course

Total hours: 4 National: 0 State: 4 Approval Number: 17789
$75

An individual seeking a mortgage loan originator (MLO) license in Nevada is required to complete 30 hours of NMLS-approved education. Of this requirement, four hours of NVspecific law must be completed. This online self-study course satisfies the four hours of required state-specific education.

Within this course, students will spend time reviewing state regulations and acts impacting MLO activities; perusing scenarios, examples, and case studies; and completing activities to demonstrate understanding of the content.

Late CE 7 Hour SAFE Core: 2025 Mortgage Loan Originator Course (#16509)

Total hours: 7 National: 7 State: 0 Approval Number: 17999
$119

This online self-study course satisfies the seven hours of 2025 annual continuing education required of individuals maintaining a state-issued mortgage loan originator (MLO) license. Within this course, students will spend time reviewing required topics, including:

  • Three hours on federal mortgage-related laws
  • Two hours on ethics, fraud, and consumer protection
  • Two hours on lending standards related to nontraditional mortgage products

State Requirements For National

National Requirement Detail for Mortgage Continuing Education

Hours Required by the State: 8 hours

  • 3 hours of federal law
  • 2 hours of ethics
  • 2 hours of non-traditional mortgage lending
  • 1 hour of electives

An MLO who has completed their pre-licensure education (PE) course requirements in the same year in which the license was approved, is not required to complete CE.

Course Duplication:

A licensee may not take the same CE course two years in a row. 

Seat Time: Seat time will be enforced and our online course delivery system manages this requirement.

NMLS Provider # 1405076

Course Completion Reporting:

Mortgage course completions are reported to the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry (NMLS). The CE Shop will report credits to the NMLS within 7 business days of course completionThe NMLS recommends completing CE prior to the 12/31 deadline as licensees are unable to apply to renew their license if their CE is not complete.

 

NMLS Recommended Deadline Time Frames: SMART CE, AT RISK TO MISS, and GUARANTEED TO MISS deadlines can be found here.

National Contact Details for Mortgage Continuing Education

National Division of Banking and Securities
Phone: 907-465-2521
Email: mortgagelending@alaska.gov
Website: National Department of Commerce, Community & Economic Development: Division of Banking & Securities

NMLS Resources for Mortgage Continuing Education

National MLO License Description Page
Professional Standards: Mortgage Education
Professional Standards: Criminal Background Check 
Professional Standards: Credit Report
Professional Standards: MLO Testing