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Start with the course finder so you know whether the national course alone fits your state or whether state-specific education is also available.
100% Online NMLS-Approved MLO Education
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Podcast-Style Listen Mode
Listen Mode adds narrated lessons with synced text across our MLO course catalog, including national and state-specific education, so students can keep moving even when they're busy.
- Study hands-free with narrated lessons
- Synced text keeps the lesson easy to follow
- Advance smoothly from one lesson to the next
NMLS-Approved MLO Education
1 Accelerated Education, LLC is approved to provide NMLS mortgage loan originator education. The national course is designed for students who need the 20-hour SAFE pre-licensure education step before moving through the rest of their licensing path.
- Provider
- 1 Accelerated Education, LLC
- Approval
- NMLS-approved pre-licensure education
- Course
- 20 Hour SAFE Comprehensive: 20 Hour MLO Prelicensure Course
- Format
- Online instructor-led course with timed modules, discussions, quizzes, case studies, and final exam
- Credit reporting
- NMLS credit submitted within 7 calendar days after successful completion
How Your MLO Education Path Works
Not sure which course you need? We're here to help.
MLO licensing requirements can vary by state. If you're confused, talk to us and our team will help you choose the right course for your license so you start in the right place.
- Confirm which course your state requires
- Understand how the national and state-specific courses fit together
MLO Pre-Licensure FAQ
Is this course NMLS-approved?
Yes. 1 Accelerated Education, LLC is approved to provide NMLS mortgage loan originator education, and the 20 Hour SAFE Comprehensive course is the national 20 hour MLO pre licensure course offered by this tenant.
What does the 20-hour national course include?
The national course includes 3 hours of federal law, 3 hours of ethics, 2 hours of non traditional mortgage lending, and 12 hours of electives. The curriculum covers mortgage regulations, consumer focused practices, loan programs, disclosures, qualification fundamentals, mortgage math, and core origination processes.
Do I also need state-specific education?
Some states require additional state specific education on top of the national 20 hour SAFE course. Use the state finder to see currently available course paths, then confirm your current state requirements before enrolling.
How is the online course completed?
The course is delivered in an online instructor led format with a defined course offering period. Students complete timed content, required discussions, section quizzes, case studies, and the comprehensive final exam in the course sequence.
What score do I need on the course final exam?
The course final exam requires a minimum passing score of 70%. The course allows a maximum of 3 final exam attempts. If a passing score is not achieved after 3 attempts, the student must retake the course before credit may be awarded.
When is my NMLS credit reported?
NMLS credit is reported only after the student has fully completed all course requirements, including required instructional time, quizzes, discussions, case studies, and a passing final exam. Credit is submitted to NMLS within 7 calendar days after successful course completion. Students must provide a valid individual NMLS ID when required.
Why Future MLOs Choose 1 Accelerated Education
Structured NMLS pre-licensure education for learners who want the mortgage concepts explained clearly and reinforced throughout the course.
NMLS-Approved Education
Complete the national 20-hour SAFE pre-licensure course through an approved education provider.
Plain-English Mortgage Training
Study federal law, ethics, non-traditional lending, mortgage regulations, disclosures, qualification fundamentals, and mortgage math in practical language.
Built-In Review
Review questions, case studies, required discussions, and a comprehensive final exam help reinforce the material before course completion.
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