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8 Hour SAFE Core and Rhode Island Law MLO Package

  • 8 Hour Course
  • $70.00

This 8 hour package for mortgage loan originators in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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'll begin with a review of the national SAFE Act, as well as an overview of the mortgage licensing laws and regulations that govern MLOs in Rhode Island. Then, we'll dive into updated MLO regulations regarding financial responsibility, criminal background, and bonds. The first module finishes with coverage of important topics including license renewal and MLO prohibited practices. 

In the second module is an overview of the Rhode Island Home Loan Protection Act, which includes reporting responsibilities, prohibited practices for loans, and potential civil actions. Following is a look at community obligations and banking offenses relevant to the mortgage industry. Finally, the course closes with a thorough review of the anti-discrimination laws outlined in the Rhode Island Fair Housing Practices Act. 

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.

  • Course ID(s): 12074, 12094
  • Approved By: NMLS

Instructor Bio

Mary Tillery real estate atyourpaceonline instructor

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.