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Set Yourself Up for Success in Your Mortgage Career

Our industry-leading, and NMLS-approved, PE courses will teach you the foundational knowledge you need to thrive as a mortgage professional. You're able to pursue your next career move anywhere, anytime.

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What is Pre-Licensing Education?

Pre-Licensing education (PE) is the education required of all state licensed MLOs to work in the mortgage industry. This regulatory education was instituted as a result of the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act). In order to meet this requirement, state-licensed MLOs must complete 20 hours of NMLS approved education. NMLS is the system of record used by all state agencies. Our online instructor-led course make the process simple while preparing you for your new career.

NMLS-Approved Education

Our comprehensive curriculum combines the classroom environment and online learning with NMLS regulatory requirements.

Fully Online Learning Experience

All of our mortgage course content is entirely online and our Premium Package includes an eTextbook, great supplementary material to prepare you for your mortgage career & beyond.

Real-World Applications

Our courses are designed with your career in mind. We create real world exercises to help prepare you for success in the field both now and in the future.

Course Demo

Whether you're just starting your mortgage career, or are a seasoned mortgage loan originator, our mortgage courses are proven to help you learn what you need to know so you can excel in your career. Powered by our custom LEAP 2.0 platform, our courses engage you from start to finish and will help you effectively learn and retain vital information for your benefit. There’s a reason why over 50,000 students choose us as their go-to education resource each month.

Your Mortgage Career Starts Here (Course Demo)

This introductory course guides you through entering the mortgage industry and how you can become a licensed MLO, as well as The CE Shop’s learning platform, LEAP. The course will be available to you for 5 days from the time of purchase, but don’t fret – you can always repurchase the course for free if necessary.

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STATE NATIONAL PE STATE PE TOTAL PE  
Alabama 20 0 20 Get Your License »
Alaska 20 0 20 Get Your License »
Arizona 16 4 20 Get Your License »
California - DFPI 18 2 20 Get Your License »
California - DRE 20 0 20 Get Your License »
Colorado 18 2 20 Get Your License »
Connecticut 20 1 21 Get Your License »
Delaware 20 0 20 Get Your License »
District of Columbia 17 3 20 Get Your License »
Florida 18 2 20 Get Your License »
Georgia 20 0 20 Get Your License »
Hawaii 17 3 20 Get Your License »
Idaho 18 2 20 Get Your License »
Illinois 20 0 20 Get Your License »
Indiana - DFI 20 0 20 Get Your License »
Indiana - SOS 18 2 20 Get Your License »
Iowa 20 0 20 Get Your License »
Kansas 20 0 20 Get Your License »
Kentucky 20 0 20 Get Your License »
Louisiana 20 0 20 Get Your License »
Maine 20 0 20 Get Your License »
Maryland 15 5 20 Get Your License »
Massachusetts 17 3 20 Get Your License »
Michigan 18 2 20 Get Your License »
Minnesota 20 0 20 Get Your License »
Mississippi 16 4 20 Get Your License »
Missouri 20 0 20 Get Your License »
Montana 18 2 20 Get Your License »
Nebraska 20 2 22 Get Your License »
Nevada 26 4 30 Get Your License »
New Hampshire 18 2 20 Get Your License »
New Jersey 16 4 20 Get Your License »
New Mexico 17 3 20 Get Your License »
New York 17 3 20 Get Your License »
North Carolina 20 4 24 Get Your License »
North Dakota 20 0 20 Get Your License »
Ohio 20 4 24 Get Your License »
Oklahoma 19 1 20 Get Your License »
Oregon 16 4 20 Get Your License »
Pennsylvania 17 3 20 Get Your License »
Puerto Rico 20 0 20 Get Your License »
Rhode Island 17 3 20 Get Your License »
South Carolina - BFI 17 3 20 Get Your License »
South Carolina - DCA 17 3 20 Get Your License »
South Dakota 20 0 20 Get Your License »
Tennessee 18 2 20 Get Your License »
Texas - OCCC 20 0 20 Get Your License »
Texas - SML 20 3 23 Get Your License »
Utah - DFI 20 0 20 Get Your License »
Utah - DRE 20 15 35 Get Your License »
Vermont 18 2 20 Get Your License »
Virgin Islands 20 0 20 Get Your License »
Virginia 20 0 20 Get Your License »
Washington 18 4 22 Get Your License »
West Virginia 20 4 24 Get Your License »
Wisconsin 20 0 20 Get Your License »
Wyoming 20 0 20 Get Your License »

Mortgage Essentials

A couple considering the pros and cons of a 1% down mortgage

The Pros and Cons of a 1% Down Mortgage

by The CE Shop Team

Putting down 1% on a home can save a homebuyer tons of anguish, and help them afford a home! This is a new program offered by only a few lenders so far, so let’s take a look at the pros and cons of a 1% down mortgage. 

A couple with their baby meeting a mortgage broker, shaking hands across a table with documents and a laptop.

What is a Mortgage Broker?

by The CE Shop Team

Taking a page from Goldilocks, a mortgage broker helps match a borrower, seeking the ideal home loan, with a lender offering the type of loan that’s just right. Of course, mortgage brokers handle many other tasks when working with clients. So, let’s get to know the matchmakers of mortgage.

The Process of Buying a House

The Process of Buying a House

by The CE Shop Team

As an MLO, you’ll help guide your clients through the homebuying process. Don’t fret! Here are the steps you’ll need to follow to best assist your clients.

Want to Know How Much You Can Make as a Mortgage Loan Originator?

The salary for MLOs can vary depending on the state. Check out our calculator to see what you can expect to earn as an MLO where you live.

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