3 Hour TX-SML SAFE: State Pre-licensing Course
An individual seeking a mortgage loan originator (MLO) license through the Texas Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending (TX-SML) is required to complete 23 hours of NMLS-approved education. Of this requirement, three hours of STATE-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 Texas
Texas SML Requirement Details for Mortgage Pre-Licensing Education
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3 hours of federal law
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3 hours of ethics
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2 hours of non-traditional mortgage lending
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12 hours of electives
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3 hours of Texas SML law
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.
Texas Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending - Division of Licensing
Phone: 512-475-1350
Email: nmls@sml.texas.gov
Website: Texas Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending
Texas MLO License Description Page
Professional Standards: Mortgage Education
Professional Standards: Criminal Background Check
Professional Standards: Credit Report
Professional Standards: MLO Testing