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California Mortgage Education Includes SAFE Loan Originator Test Prep
ProSchools' online instructor-led training is NMLS-approved. Courses contain easy-to-understand lessons, lots of
practice exams, easy access to your instructor, and flexible online learning allowing you to move through the course
quickly. Plus, you study when and where you want. Exchange ideas via discussion forums, blogs, and instructor
assignments. An optimal learning experience for busy California Loan Originators! Prepare for your SAFE Loan Originator
exam while completing your NMLS course.
Choose the training session that best meets your schedule. Course sessions start and end weekly. If you need
longer to complete your course, call our helpful NMLS Account Specialists to discuss transferring to the next
available session. At the end of your session, upon course completion, ProSchools "banks" your completion
record to the NMLS. There is a $1.50 per hour mandatory NMLS-Banking fee that will be added at checkout.
Note: ProSchools is currently developing the California state program. Loan originators are encouraged to begin the prelicense education and testing early and can take the national requirements separately from the California requirements. This web page will be updated immediately once the California course work is completed!
 
What do ProSchools' NMLS-Approved Courses Include
- Courses are online and instructor-led
- Easy-to-read and printable lessons
- Multi-media chapter reviews
- Instructor assignments
- Knowledge building exercises
- Hundreds of online exam questions with explanations and score tracking (this prepares you for the SAFE Mortgage Loan Originator Tests)
- Helpful resources including a student discussion forum, instructor blog, and useful links to NMLS information and testing resources
- Easy access to your instructor via "live chat" office hours, email, or phone
California Department of Corporations Loan Originator Requirements
New legislation requires employees of licensees under the California Finance Lenders Law and the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act to be licensed. To be licensed as a loan originator the following must be satisfied by May 28, 2010:
- Complete 20 hours of NMLS-approved prelicense education.
- Pass a national background and credit check.
- Pass the SAFE Mortgage Loan Originator Test. The SAFE Mortgage Loan Originator test is actually two exams, a national exam and a state exam, which may be taken separately.
- Register with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing Registry (NMLS).
California Department of Real Estate Loan Originator Requirements
New legislation also requires licensees under the California Real Estate Law to obtain an endorsement to be a loan originator by December 31, 2010. The requirements to obtain an endorsement are:
- Complete 20 hours of NMLS-approved prelicense education. NOTE: This is only required for new applicants or or after January 2, 2011. Existing real estate licensees will not need the 20 hours of NMLS-approved education if all other requirements are met by December 31, 2010.
- Pass a national background and credit check.
- Pass the SAFE Mortgage Loan Originator Test. The SAFE Mortgage Loan Originator test is actually two exams, a national exam and a state exam, which may be taken separately.
- Register with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing Registry (NMLS).
SAFE Mortgage Loan Originator Test Information
The SAFE Mortgage Loan Originator Test consists of two separate exams called "components":
- National component (100 questions with 90 scored and 10 unscored): The exam will cover: 1) Federal mortgage-related laws (35%); 2) General mortgage knowledge (25%); 3) Mortgage loan origination activities (25%); 4) Ethics (15%)
- Unique state component. (45-60 questions): The California component is expected to be available early 2010. This web page will be updated as soon as more information is available.
To schedule and take an exam you must:
- Create an account in NMLS. Anyone seeking a license must have or create an account in NMLS prior to enrolling.
- Enroll in the National and/or State-specific test. The fees for the exam will be paid at the time of enrollment through the NMLS.
- Study for the exam. Note: You are not required to complete your prelicense education prior to taking the exam!
- Schedule your exam through either Prometric or Pearson VUE. The test is administered at nearly 500 locations nationwide.
- Arrive at the test center 30 minutes prior to your appointment with current government-issued ID that contains a photo and signature.
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This NMLS-approved course fulfills the 20 hours of prelicense education required under the SAFE Act. Included are all mandatory hours for Federal Law, Ethics, and Non-traditional Mortgage Products. Complete at home or office; study when and where you want. Interact with your instructor via assignments and online forums or directly via live chat, phone, or email. Exam prep is included to help prepare you to pass the SAFE Mortgage Originator Test.