Education FAQ - General

Q. How do I find a school for mortgage education?

A. NMLS maintains a list of approved course providers which is updated monthly. These are the only entities authorized to deliver courses for MLO licensing.

NMLS does not approve test prep courses and course providers do not have any insight or knowledge about what is on the test or of specific test questions.

Q. How is PE or CE reported?

A. After completion of a PE or CE course, the course provider will report the course completion to NMLS. Course providers have seven (7) calendar days to report to NLMS.

Q. Is there a place to view my completed education?

A. Every state-licensed MLO or persons with a NMLS ID number has access to a course completion record in NMLS. The record contains a complete history of all NMLS approved education completed. The record also displays the number of hours required for specific licenses and any outstanding requirements. Quick Guide - Education Records provides instructions.

Q. What do I do if education is missing?

A. Reach out to your course provider and request the status of reporting. Be sure to include your full name as it appears in NMLS and your NMLS ID number.