3 Hour SC-DCA SAFE: State Pre-licensing Course
An individual seeking a mortgage loan originator (MLO) license in South Carolina is required to complete20hours of NMLS-approved education. Of this requirement, three hours of SC-specific law must be completed. This online self-study course satisfies the three hours of required state-specific education.
Within this course, students will spend time reviewing state regulations and acts impacting MLO activities; perusing scenarios, examples, and case studies; and completing activities to demonstrate understanding of the content.
State Requirements For South Carolina
South Carolina DCA Requirement Details for Mortgage Pre-Licensing Education
-
3 hours of federal law
-
3 hours of ethics
-
2 hours of non-traditional mortgage lending
-
9 hours of electives
-
3 hours of SC-DCA law
Seat time will be enforced and our online course delivery system manages this requirement
NMLS ID Registration:The NMLS system is used to process MLO licensing requests for all 50 states. A unique NMLS ID is required to report all course completions. Creating an account and obtaining an ID number is a simple process that can be completed here.
Licensing Exam:he licensing exam is administered by NMLS. Registration for the licensing exam is an entirely separate process from your course final exam. For instructions to register for your licensing exam and further information, please click here.
South Carolina Contact Details for Mortgage Pre-Licensing Education
South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs
Phone: 803-734-4200
Email: SCMortgageBroker@scconsumer.gov
Website: South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs
NMLS Resources for Mortgage Pre-Licensing Education
Professional Standards: Mortgage Education
Professional Standards: Criminal Background Check
Professional Standards: Credit Report
Professional Standards: MLO Testing