9 Hour SAFE Core and Washington Law MLO Package
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9 Hour Course
- 4.5 18 Reviews
- $70.00
This 9 hour package for mortgage loan originators in Washington 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 1 hour section on Washington laws and regulations fulfills the state elective requirement for annual renewal. Licensed mortgage loan originators in the state must take 9 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, 1 hour of elective, and this 1 hour of state-specific content.
We'll begin with a review of important rules and regulations, including any recent changes. This includes topics on important definitions, license exemptions, license renewal, recordkeeping, reporting responsibilities, and restricted loan fees.
Then, we'll discuss advertising requirements, including those in electronic form. We'll also discuss disclosure obligations and the "one page summary" required of Washington loan professionals in the industry.
The second half of the course will focus on prohibited practices, including appraiser requests and "bait & switch" advertising. We'll also review fraud violations, as well as the civil and criminal penalties therein. We'll close with a video discussing temporary authority requirements in Washington state, followed by a brief discussion of the class as a whole.
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): 12073, 12057
- 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.