11 Hour SAFE Core and New York Law MLO Package
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11 Hour Course
- 4.5 33 Reviews
- $70.00
This 11 hour package for mortgage loan originators in New York is designed to provide all of the mandatory education needed to renew your MLO license. This course is broken down into 6 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.
Finally, the fourth module provides information on renovation mortgage loans in general, including what they are and when to use them, with a focus on Fannie Mae HomeStyle® and FHA 203(k) renovation loans.
A final exam will ask 25 questions randomly drawn from the general education portion of the package.
The 3-hour course on New York laws and regulations fulfills the state elective requirement for annual renewal. Licensed mortgage loan originators in the state must take 11 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 1 hour of elective content.
The class begins with a review of the framework of regulation for MLOs has developed since New York passed the Home Equity Theft Prevention Act followed by the SAFE Act of 2008. The first module in this class also explores the Temporary Authority allowance to originate loans before changing status or changing states is finalized.
In the second module is an overview of surety bonds and wide-ranging, engaging look at investigative and enforcement efforts by the DFS. The principal focus is on major legislative and rules changes, including major changes to how reverse mortgages are processed, amended loan modification rules, and a final set of rules on mortgage servicing.
To promote comprehension, students will complete a 5-question quiz and short activity based on real-world examples after each module. A 25-question final exam will wrap up the course.
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- Course ID(s): 12073, 12109
- 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.