In California, two agencies offer MLO licenses: the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (CA-DFPI), and the California Department of Real Estate (CA-DRE). No matter which version you need, our Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System-approved pre-license education course packages will help you become a mortgage loan originator in California!

CA-DFPI MLO Pre-License

This online course package fulfills the CA-DFPI pre-license requirement. It includes both the 20-Hour National MLO Pre-License and the 2-Hour CA-DFPI SAFE courses

CA-DRE MLO Pre-License

Due to different requirements, the CA-DRE MLO license only requires the 20-Hour National MLO Pre-License Course. However, you can only obtain a Salesperson or Broker MLO License endorsement if you are already a licensed real estate professional in California.