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Iowa 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 Iowa 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.
 
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
Iowa Mortgage Loan Originator Licensing Requirements
To be licensed as a loan originator in Iowa you must.
- Complete 20 hours of NMLS-approved education. The education must include a minimum of 3 hours of federal law and regulations, 3 hours of ethics, and 2 hours related to lending standards for nontraditional mortgage product marketplace.
- Pass a National criminal background check.
- Pass the SAFE Mortgage Loan Originator Test. The SAFE Mortgage Loan Originator test is two exams, a national exam and a state exam, which may be taken separately.
- Register with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing Registry (NMLS).
Deadlines to Pass the SAFE Mortgage Loan Originator Test
To ensure a smooth transition the deadlines for passing the SAFE Mortgage Loan Originator Tests are:
- Individuals who were licensed prior to January 1, 2009 will need to pass both the National and Iowa components of the exam by December 1, 2010.
- Individuals licensed between January 1, 2009 and July 31, 2009 will need to pass the National component of the exam by December 1, 2010.
- New applicants as of July 31, 2009 must pass both components of the exam prior to being licensed.
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%)
- Iowa component (60 questions with 50 scored and 10 unscored): The exam will cover: 1) Iowa Division of Banking (5%); 2) State law and regulation definitions (10%); 3) License law and regulation (20%); 4) Compliance (55%); 5) Disciplinary action (10%)
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. Two hours of Iowa law is included to prepare you for the state component of the SAFE exam. 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 National and Iowa SAFE Mortgage Originator Tests.