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Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (“NMLS”) and Loan Originator Licensing

This page will provide current information about our Department relating to NMLS and Loan Originator licensing.  Please check back often for updates.

Latest News

Click here to access Loan Originator Renewal information

Responsible Individual and Loan Originator Education

Loan Originator Professional Requirements under SAFE

The Arizona Department of Financial Institutions will begin accepting loan originator license applications through NMLS starting October 1, 2009.

CSBS Launches SAFE Act-Required Mortgage Testing and Education Programs

HB2143 - Loan Originators; Mortgage Recovery Fund
HB 2143 is intended to bring the Arizona Loan Originator law into compliance with other states with regard to Loan Originator licensing. With few exceptions, Loan Originators would have to complete 20 hours of pre-licensing education; complete 8 hours of continuing education to renewal their license; have had a background check completed prior to licensure; complete a test on Federal and State laws/rules; and would require Loan Originators to be licensed starting July 1, 2010. To review HB 2143, please click here.

Important Links:

NMLS (Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System) Resource Center

Arizona mortgage licensing requirements (includes the Requirement Checklists for New Applications, Amendments and license Surrender)

Loan Originator Professional Requirements:
            Loan Originator Testing Information
            Loan Originator Education (Course Providers and Course Listing)

Mortgage Broker Course of Study and Testing Information

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