PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION
START YOUR MORTGAGE CAREER STRONG.
Mortgage education designed to help future MLOs build a strong foundation, understand the industry, and prepare for the next step in their mortgage career.
BUILT FOR YOUR FIRST STEP INTO MORTGAGE
Pre-Licensing Education is more than completing a requirement. It is your introduction to the mortgage industry. Our goal is to help future MLOs build real understanding from the beginning and create a stronger foundation for the road ahead.
BUILD THE FOUNDATION
Develop an understanding of core mortgage concepts, laws, regulations, and responsibilities that every future MLO needs to know.
UNDERSTAND THE WHY
Go beyond memorizing information and begin understanding how mortgage rules, regulations, and concepts connect in real-world situations.
PREPARE FOR WHAT COMES NEXT
Build knowledge that supports the next stages of the licensing journey and your transition into the mortgage industry.
WHAT YOUR PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION WILL COVER
We're developing Pre-Licensing Education to help future MLOs understand the core knowledge, responsibilities, and concepts they'll encounter as they begin their mortgage careers.
FEDERAL MORTGAGE LAW
Build an understanding of key federal mortgage laws, regulations, and consumer-protection requirements that shape mortgage origination.
GENERAL MORTGAGE KNOWLEDGE
Learn foundational mortgage terminology, concepts, loan products, programs, and other knowledge important to understanding the mortgage industry.
MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATION ACTIVITIES
Explore the processes, responsibilities, and concepts involved in originating mortgage loans and working with consumers.
ETHICS & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
Develop an understanding of ethical practices, consumer protection, fair lending, fraud awareness, and professional responsibility in mortgage lending.
Final course content, format, and availability are subject to applicable NMLS approval requirements.
WHO IS PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION FOR?
Whether you're just discovering the mortgage industry or already know becoming an MLO is your next move, we're building Pre-Licensing Education to help you begin with a stronger foundation.
FUTURE MLOs
Individuals beginning the licensing process and taking their first steps toward becoming a Mortgage Loan Originator.
CAREER CHANGERS
Professionals exploring a new career in mortgage lending who want to start with a solid understanding of the industry.
NEW-TO-MORTGAGE PROFESSIONALS
People entering mortgage lending from another part of financial services, real estate, or a completely different industry.
YOUR NEXT STEP DOESN'T HAVE TO START FROM SCRATCH
Completing Pre-Licensing Education is an important milestone, but the licensing journey doesn't end there. When you're ready to prepare for the SAFE MLO exam, MLO Study Buddy is there to help you keep moving forward.
CONTINUE WITH MLO STUDY BUDDY
MLO Study Buddy provides exam-prep support for future Mortgage Loan Originators, including study materials, practice tests, tutoring, and a supportive community focused on helping you prepare for the SAFE MLO exam.
MLO Training Buddy focuses on mortgage education. MLO Study Buddy provides separate SAFE MLO exam-preparation support.
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WHEN PRE-LICENSING OPENS
MLO Training Buddy Pre-Licensing Education is coming in 2027. Join the update list to receive announcements as course development continues and registration details become available.
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