Ohio NMLS-Approved Mortgage Continuing Education
Our NMLS-approved Ohio mortgage loan originator (MLO) CE courses help you stay licensed and compliant and are specifically designed for Ohio mortgage loan officers. We offer comprehensive and core courses as video or online self-paced.
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Regulatory information
Students must have a webcam and be on camera for the entire webinar. Student must also show a government issued ID at the start of the webinar.
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Regulatory information
Students must have a webcam and be on camera for the entire webinar. Student must also show a government issued ID at the start of the webinar.
Select a Class to add to your cart
Regulatory information
Students must have a webcam and be on camera for the entire webinar. Student must also show a government issued ID at the start of the webinar.
Select a Class to add to your cart
Select a Class to add to your cart
Ohio Mortgage License Requirements
Ohio (OMBA) Mortgage License Requirements
Learn about the Ohio mortgage education needs and additional requirements for mortgage licensing.
In the state of Ohio (OMBA), mortgage loan originators are required to:
- Complete a Criminal Background Check (CBC).
- Authorize a credit report through the NMLS.
- Fulfill all state and federal education requirements as designated by your state agency.
- Take and pass a National Test.
- Surety bond.
Ohio (OMBA) NLMS Pre-Licensing Education Requirements
New state-licensed MLOs are required to complete 24 hours of NMLS-approved education. This includes:
- 3 hours of federal law
- 3 hours of ethics
- 2 hours of non-traditional mortgage lending
- 12 hours of electives
- 4 hours of Ohio state-specific education
Note: Only applicants under ORMLA must take the additional 4hrs of education. ORMLA applicants only require 20 hours
Ohio (OMBA) Continuing Education Requirements
State-licensed MLOs are required to complete 8 hours of NMLS-approved mortgage education annually beginning the year they are licensed (unless PE was completed in the same year). This includes:
- 3 hours of federal law
- 2 hours of ethics
- 2 hours of non-traditional mortgage lending
- 1 hour of electives
MLOs are advised that to comply with the SAFE Act’s “successive years” rule, they may not take the same CE course two years in a row.
Ohio (OMBA) Mortgage Licensing: More Information
Ohio Division of Financial Institutions
Phone: 614-644-6484
Email: webdfi-cf@com.state.oh.us
Website: www.com.ohio.gov/fiin
NMLS Resources:
To view the Ohio (OMBA) MLO License Description Page, please click here.
Professional Standards: Mortgage Education – click here
Professional Standards: Criminal Background Check – click here
Professional Standards: Credit Report – click here
Professional Standards: Mortgage Education – click here
Professional Standards: MLO Testing – click here
