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Texas Mortgage Loan Originator Online Training

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NMLS-approved courses

To become a mortgage loan originator in Texas, your pre-license education (PE) must be approved by the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS). That's why we worked closely with NMLS to ensure that all our pre-license and continuing education courses are approved and meet NMLS standards. NMLS Provider ID: 1405040

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Online Courses Mean More Convenience for You

With our online courses, you can complete your required pre-license education from the comfort of home. Our Texas MLO pre-license courses are 100% online and are available on any laptop or desktop. The Texas-specific course is self-paced, which makes it work around your busy schedule.

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Attentive Customer Service Available to Support You

If you have any questions throughout the MLO licensing process, our customer service team is here to help! Call us at 1-877-724-6150 or email us at contact@atyourpaceonline.com.

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Free Reporting

When you complete a course, we take care of the paperwork! All MLO pre-license courses include reporting to NMLS at no extra cost.

How Do You Get a Texas-SML MLO License?

To obtain a Texas-SML MLO license, you must complete 23 hours of NMLS-approved pre-license education, including at least three (3) hours of Texas-specific content. Get the rest of the details here.

Basic Requirements for Becoming an MLO in Texas

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Register with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS) to obtain your NMLS ID number
  • Complete 20 hours of NMLS-approved pre-license education and any state-required PE (if applicable)
  • Pass the SAFE MLO exam
  • Apply for your Texas MLO license
  • Obtain employer sponsorship

TX-SML MLO License Overview

There are two types of MLO licenses in Texas: TX-SML and TX-OCCC.

According to the NMLS, individuals who take a residential mortgage loan application or who offer or negotiate the terms of a residential mortgage loan for compensation or gain are required to have a TX MLO license. A TX-SML MLO license focuses on primary residential mortgage loans.

If you are unsure of which MLO license you need, get your license from whichever agency your current or future employer operates in.

Meet Your Instructor

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Bill Gill got his start in real estate lending in 1985. His "head for numbers" helped him excel in the industry, becoming a licensed mortgage loan originator in 1994. He's no stranger to training team members and industry newcomers alike while working on everything from manufactured home loans to reverse mortgages. Bill enjoys educating clients and industry professionals on the intricacies of loan origination — which is why he is the perfect MLO Pre-License Subject Matter Expert for AYPORealEstate.

Start Your MLO Education Today

Whether you are looking to become a mortgage loan originator, mortgage broker, loan officer, or assume other mortgage professional duties, you have come to the right place. Our courses satisfy national pre-licensing requirements under the NMLS and are approved nationwide.