8 Hour SAFE Core and Florida Law MLO Package
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8 Hour Course
- 4.2 165 Reviews
- $70.00
This 8 hour package for mortgage loan originators in Florida is designed to provide all of the mandatory education needed to renew your MLO license.This course is broken down into 5 modules. Each module contains:
- A section of training
- An activity in which students will read a short scenario and then answer questions about the scenario
- A quiz that consists of a five questions
The first module of the course is about sweeping laws and rules that apply to mortgage loans and mortgage loan originators across the country. A review of the SAFE Act, NMLS registration, an overview of state licensing standards, Regulation Z, and Integrated Mortgage Disclosures will make the bulk of the module.
The second module deals with ethical considerations and consumer protection. An MLO's ethical responsibilities and the ATR/QM rule are demonstrated. Then, fraud, both from within and outside of the mortgage industry makes up the second half of the module. Fair lending practices and balancing one's business aspirations with the health of the market are emphasized.
The third module examines non-traditional mortgage loan products like adjustable rate mortgages and reverse mortgages. The HECM program is featured, along with its changes, its current state, plans for adjustment, and how the world of non-traditional mortgage lending might be evolving.
A final exam will ask 25 questions randomly drawn from the general education portion of the package.
The 1-hour course on Florida laws and regulations fulfills the state elective requirement for annual renewal. Licensed mortgage loan originators in the state must take 8 hours of continuing education each year, with 3 hours being dedicated to Federal law, 2 hours of ethics, 2 hours of non-traditional mortgage lending, and this 1 hour of state-specific content.
We will start the class with a look at some key recent changes to rules and laws, in particular those related to enhanced regulation of "business-purpose" loans. Since business-purpose loans can be originated without the person holding an MLO license or under the rules enforced against MLOs, there is an opportunity to abuse this loan category to evade regulations. Recent changes aim to prevent this from occurring.
The class will then present an overview of the Florida Office of Financial Regulation. The OFR is responsible for oversight of MLOs in the state and also works with federal regulators and the NMLS to create uniform application of federal lending practices.
The class will then look at special considerations in mortgage lending in Florida, followed by a broad look at the reporting and other financial requirements for licensed MLOs. The class will finish with a review of prohibited practices and the various ways proper conduct is enforced in the state.
To promote comprehension, students will complete a 5-question quiz and short activity after each module. A 15-question final exam will wrap up the course.
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- Course ID(s): 12074, 12056
- Approved By: NMLS
Instructor Bio
Mary Tillery is the instructor for all of our MLO continuing education courses. She has been sharing her expertise with fellow mortgage loan originators for more than 35 years as a lending educator. Learn more about Mary’s background here.