Steps to Get a Washington, D.C. MLO License – Mortgage Loan Originator, Officer, Broker.
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Pre-licensure Education: Prior to submission of the application, complete at least 20 hours of NMLS-approved pre-licensure education (PE) courses which must include 3 hours of DC mortgage lending laws and regulations. We currently do not offer the state specific hours for this state. You can complete your 20-hour core course with us and will need to complete your state hours with another provider.
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Testing: Must Satisfy one of the following three conditions:
1. Passing score on both the National and District of Columbia State components of the SAFE Test, or
2. Passing score on both the National and Stand-alone UST components of the SAFE Test, or
3. Passing score on the National Test component with Uniform State Content.
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Criminal Background Check: Authorization for an FBI criminal history background check to be completed in NMLS. After you authorize the FBI criminal history background check through the Individual Form (MU4), you must schedule an appointment to be fingerprinted.
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Credit Report: Authorization for a credit report must be completed. Upon initial authorization, you are required to complete an Identity Verification Process (IDV) within the Individual Form (MU4).
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Disclosure Questions: Upload complete details of all events or proceedings for each “Yes” response to the Disclosure Questions on Form MU4.
Company Sponsorship: A sponsorship request must be submitted by your employer. Washington, D.C. will review and accept or reject the sponsorship request.
