Official resources
The official NMLS, Prometric and CFPB pages a new mortgage loan originator candidate uses, with one line on what each is for.
- NMLS Resource Center (opens in a new tab)The official home for licensing help and news.mortgage.nationwidelicensingsystem.org
- Log in to NMLS (opens in a new tab)Where you sign in to your NMLS account.login.statemortgageregistry.com
- Request an individual NMLS account (opens in a new tab)Steps to create your account and get an NMLS ID.mortgage.nationwidelicensingsystem.org
- Licensing process overview (opens in a new tab)The steps from pre-licensure to approval and renewal.mortgage.nationwidelicensingsystem.org
- NMLS-approved course providers (opens in a new tab)Where to take the required pre-licensure education.mortgage.nationwidelicensingsystem.org
- MLO Testing Handbook (opens in a new tab)Enrollment, scheduling, test day and retake rules.mortgage.nationwidelicensingsystem.org
- National test content outline (opens in a new tab)What the test covers and how each area is weighted.mortgage.nationwidelicensingsystem.org
- Schedule your test at Prometric (opens in a new tab)Book, reschedule or cancel a test appointment.www.prometric.com
- State licensing checklists and fees (opens in a new tab)Each state's requirements.mortgage.nationwidelicensingsystem.org
- NMLS Consumer Access (opens in a new tab)Look up a licensed company or originator.www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org
- NMLS Call Center (opens in a new tab)Phone help with your account or enrollment.mortgage.nationwidelicensingsystem.org
- Regulation Z (Truth in Lending) (opens in a new tab)The CFPB's text of Regulation Z, the Truth in Lending rules.www.consumerfinance.gov
- Regulation X (RESPA) (opens in a new tab)The CFPB's text of Regulation X, the RESPA rules.www.consumerfinance.gov
- Regulation H (SAFE Act) (opens in a new tab)The CFPB's text of Regulation H, the SAFE Act rules.www.consumerfinance.gov
Links checked 2026-10
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