What are the requirements to obtain an MLO license in Texas?
Several Texas MLO license requirements must be met before obtaining a license.
- Complete 20 hours NMLS approved of pre-licensing coursework which includes 3 hours of Texas-specific content.
- Sit for the National Mortgage Loan Originator test and pass the exam.
- Pay the required license fees through the Nationwide Multistate Licensing Service (NMLS). Attach the application with details of residency and employment history.
- Complete fingerprinting to clear criminal background checks by the state and federal agencies.
- Submit a credit report that proves you can take financial responsibility.
- Be covered under an employer’s lending bond.
The Texas Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending (TXSML) issues an MLO license in New York after these conditions are met.
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