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Becoming an MLO in Virginia

 

Get Your Mortgage Loan Originator License in 2024!

Virginia Pre-Licensing Education

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Obtaining a mortgage license and becoming a mortgage loan originator involves a simple process in which you will need to complete your state-specific education requirements and take and pass a National exam. Once these two steps have been completed, you're well on your way to becoming a licensed Loan Originator!

 

How to Get an NMLS Mortgage License in Virginia

 

1. Fulfill all state and federal education requirements as designated by your state agency. (20 Hr SAFE Course)

 

2. Schedule, study for and pass your national mortgage exam.

 

3. Apply for the MLO License: Complete and submit your MU4 through the NMLS including, paying the licensing fee, completing a criminal background check and an authorized credit report.

 

 

Virginia Frequently Asked Questions

In an effort to curb the predatory lending practices that led to the demise of the housing and residential mortgage industry in 2008, the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act (SAFE) was enacted. This opened up a world of opportunity to those driven to attain an MLO license and then work hard to match people with loan products.

 

Topic Hours Required
Fair Lending, Ethics, Fraud, and Consumer Protection 3 Hours
Federal Laws and Regulations 3 Hours
Non-Standard Lending 2 Hours
Undefined Electives 12 Hours
Total 20 Hours

If you complete the required 20 hours of education but do not obtain your license for a 3-year period, you'll need to repeat the coursework. The same applies if you let your license lapse for 3+ years before you want to get back into the industry.

A “mortgage broker” refers to an individual or an organization that connects consumers with mortgage loans from a variety of companies. Mortgage brokers frequently employ loan officers. In contrast, a loan officer is an employee who regularly works with borrowers and provides loans that are originated by their employer. Brokers and loan officers need different types of licenses.

Earning your mortgage broker license in Virginia should be considered an investment well worth your time. Here’s what to expect when it comes to licensing fees in Virginia:

NMLS Fees
NMLS Initial Processing Fee $30
Credit Report $15
FBI Criminal Background Check $36.25
Virginia Application Fee $50
Total License Cost $131.25

On an annual basis, Virginia MLO license holders must complete 8 total hours of Comprehensive Continuing Education that must cover:

Topic Required Hours
Federal Regulations and Law 3 Hours
Ethics, including consumer protection, fair lending 2 Hours
Non-Traditional mortgage lending 2 Hours
Virginia Specific Education 1 Hour

Remember to take into account the “successive years” rule, which prohibits loan officers from taking the same CE course two years in a row. Mortgage Educators changes its continuing education course annually to ensure there are no issues with the successive years rule.
The deadline to complete CE in Virginia is December 31st. MLO's in Virginia are actually prevented from applying for license renewal until they have completed their CE.

Mortgage Educators and Compliance is here to answer any additional questions you may have regarding your Virginia mortgage license. For additional questions, feel free to call us at 801-676-2520 or email us at 20hour@mortgageeducators.com.

Virginia Mortgage Education Pre-Licensing  Virginia NMLS Approved Course Provider