SAFE Mortgage Loan Originator License

Are you considering a career as a mortgage loan originator (MLO), or are you already working in the industry? Under the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE), individuals involved in the mortgage loan origination process are required to obtain licensure.

Get compliant 100% online with convenient SAFE education courses from Allied. You can even meet your national SAFE education requirements in as little as five days!

Live Support Coaches

Our staff is dedicated to the success of all of our students in every Allied course. Throughout your SAFE education courses, you will receive personalized student support through e-mail, phone and fax during regular business hours. There are knowledgeable representatives to assist you every step of the way.

100% Online Course

With an online course, you can satisfy your SAFE education requirements from home, your office or anywhere you receive Internet connection. It's a smart, convenient way to keep your career on track while avoiding the extra time and expense associated with driving to a classroom.

Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System & Registry (NMLS) Approved Education

Allied Schools is an approved NMLS education provider. When you enroll, you'll receive effective, comprehensive course materials so you can pass the SAFE exam and focus on what's important – your career.

Courses Start Weekly

Allied understands that you need to meet your SAFE education requirements fast. With Allied, you never have to wait several weeks for a new classroom session to start. You can even complete your national SAFE education requirements with Allied's five day course option!

SAFE Mortgage Loan Originator Online Courses

Partner with an NMLS approved education provider to meet your Mortgage Loan Originator requirements the easier, faster way – 100% online. Allied's course curriculum focuses on core SAFE principles, not filler data. This means students learn exactly what they need to know so they can progress quickly.

In order to meet SAFE compliance regulations, you will need to:

• Successfully complete National and State specific SAFE examinations
• Complete pre-licensure education courses*
• Submit fingerprints to the NMLS*
• Submit authorization for the NMLS to obtain a credit report

*Exception: If you work for an insured depository regulated by OCC, OTS, FDIC, FED and NCUA or the Farm Credit Administration you are not required to take the SAFE-required pre or continuing education courses.

Our Online SAFE Courses Include:

• 20-Hour SAFE Mortgage Loan Originator Comprehensive Course (National Requirement)
• SAFE Mortgage Loan Originator National Exam Online Prep (National Exam Prep)
• SAFE Mortgage Loan Originator Unique Exam Online Prep (State Specific Exam Prep)
• 8-Hour SAFE Comprehensive Continuing Education
• Late CE 8-Hour SAFE Comprehensive Continuing Education Course
  

Are you ready to get started?

View Allied's online, NMLS approved SAFE courses for your state now.

 

Mortgage Loan Originator Career

A mortgage loan originator (MLO) is a liaison between a lending institution and a consumer who wants to obtain a personal or business loan from that institution. The MLO will help facilitate a loan arrangement that is in the best interest of the consumer and the lending institution.

As an MLO, you will need to:

• Have comprehensive knowledge of available loans
• Understand the terms of available loans, including requirements and conditions for consumer qualification
• Stay on top of changing interest rates
• Evaluate a loan applicants' financial situation and ability to qualify for a loan
• Have excellent communication, organization and customer service skills

Mortgage loan originators may find employment in a variety of settings. Opportunities may be found in:

• Banks
• Credit Unions
• Commercial Lending Institutions
• Private Lending Institutions
• And More
  

Earning Potential and Future Outlook

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), annual earnings for loan officers in 2009 were about $54,880. Additionally, employment of loan officers is projected to grow as fast as the average for all occupations through 2018. Individuals with college degrees or experience may experience greater opportunity.

Why Allied's Online Course?

• NMLS approved, 100% online education
• Complete pre-licensure education requirements
• Benefit from regular start dates – a course session starts every Monday
• Learn online, according to your busy schedule
  

Are you ready to get started?

Start or keep your mortgage loan originator career on track and get SAFE compliant 100% online. View Courses