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  1. Under the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act (SAFE Act), what is the minimum number of hours of pre-licensing education required for a state-licensed MLO?

    Answer: 20 hours

    The SAFE Act mandates a minimum of 20 hours of pre-licensing education for state-licensed mortgage loan originators.

  2. A state-licensed MLO who wants to temporarily work in a new state while their license application is pending may do so under which provision?

    Answer: Temporary Authority to Operate

    The SAFE Act's Temporary Authority to Operate allows eligible MLOs to work in a new state while their application is under review.

  3. Which of the following is NOT a component of the 20 hours of required NMLS pre-licensing education?

    Answer: 4 hours of state-specific law

    The 20-hour requirement includes 3 hours federal law, 3 hours ethics, 2 hours nontraditional products, and 12 hours of electives; state-specific hours are added on top.

  4. How long must a state-licensed MLO wait before retaking the NMLS National Test after failing it three consecutive times?

    Answer: 180 days

    After three consecutive failures, an MLO must wait 180 days before retaking the National Test Component.

  5. Under the SAFE Act, which entity maintains the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System & Registry?

    Answer: The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) and AARMR

    NMLS is operated by the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) and the American Association of Residential Mortgage Regulators (AARMR).

  6. Which of the following mortgage activities would qualify an individual as a mortgage loan originator under the SAFE Act?

    Answer: Taking a residential mortgage loan application and offering loan terms

    Taking a residential mortgage loan application or offering/negotiating loan terms for compensation makes someone an MLO under the SAFE Act.

  7. An MLO's NMLS license must be renewed annually. What happens if an MLO fails to meet continuing education requirements by the renewal deadline?

    Answer: Their license is placed on inactive status

    Failure to complete continuing education by the renewal deadline results in the license being placed on inactive status.