approved course provider
NMLS defines a course provider as an organization which has applied and has
subsequently been approved by NMLS to deliver courses which are intended to satisfy the
requirements of the SAFE Act. An approved course provider offers and delivers
approved courses, is responsible for the instruction of the course, charges and collects
fees, issues refunds, issues a course completion certificate, and performs credit banking.
Additionally, approved course providers have processes in place to ensure the instructors
its employs possess sufficient knowledge of the mortgage industry, have the requisite skills
to teach adult learners, and meet the minimum requirements for an MLO background check as
described in the SAFE Act.
