Complete your MLO continuing education — 100% online at your own pace
(NMLS-approved 2026 MLO continuing education; some states require additional courses)
7 Hour SAFE Core: MLO Basics Course
- Online Self-Study Course
- NMLS Approval Number: 18318
1 Hour SAFE: Rehab Loans Course
- Online Self-Study Course
- NMLS Approval Number: 18319
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2026 NMLS Continuing Education Deadline
Please review the NMLS recommended CE deadlines.
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RealEstateU will report each of your course completions to the NMLS within 5 business days of completing each course.
Please keep this in mind when purchasing and taking your CE course.
Commonly Asked Questions on National Continuing Education
Federal law requires at least 8 hours of NMLS-approved continuing education each year: 3 hours of federal law, 2 hours of ethics (covering fraud, consumer protection, and fair lending), 2 hours on nontraditional mortgage products, and 1 elective hour. Some states add state-specific hours — New York requires 11 total and New Jersey requires 12. CE credit counts only in the year the course is taken, and you may not take the same approved course two years in a row.
Yes. NMLS-approved continuing education is offered in three delivery formats: classroom, classroom-equivalent (webinar-style), and online self-paced. The provider must be NMLS-approved and reports your completion to NMLS within 7 calendar days. Online courses may require BioSig-ID identity verification, and course credit applies only in the year you take the course.