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NMLS Approved Course Provider


NMLS ID 1400075

We are a NMLS approved Mortgage School. Our goal is to provide you with quality, informative and entertaining education for both your Prelicensing and Continuing Education needs through your choice of Live Classroom, Classroom Equivalent (Live Webinar), or Online Video Courses.

We provide the comprehensive training required to prepare you to pass the National exam  as well as to meet any additional educational needs.

PTT - Pass The Test!!!!

Pre-Licensing
Education

20-Hour SAFE Comprehensive
Education & Exam Prep Course

CLASS FORMAT OPTIONS:
✓ 1529 Live Classroom - $389
✓ 2092 Live Webinar - $389
✓ 11880 Online Instructor Led (Video Course) - $235
 
INCLUDES:
  • 5-Hour Audio Review Download
  • Textbook
  • Practice Exams
  • $30 NMLS Reporting Fee
10937 2-Hour FL SAFE - $69
(FREE with purchase of 20-Hour Class for $389)
 
Pre-License REQUIRED State-Specific Hours for the following states.  CLICK HERE

AZ, CA-DFPI, CO, CT, DC, HI, ID, MD, MA, MI, MS, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC-BFI, SC-DCA, TN, TX-SML, VT, WA
 

Continuing
Education

NMLS Approved 8-Hour CE
Annual Education Requirements
 
CLASS FORMAT OPTIONS:
✓ Live Classroom - $135
✓ Live Webinar - $135
✓ Online Self Study (Video Course) - $69
✓ LATE CE - $115
 
INCLUDES:
  • 1-Hour FL or 1-Hour Elective for states with no requirement for state specific hour(s)
  • Annual Anti-Money Laundering Education requirement
  • $12 NMLS Reporting Fee

CE REQUIRED State-Specific Hours for the following states.  CLICK HERE

AZ, CA-DFPI, CT, DC, GA, HI, ID, KY, MD, MA, MN, MO, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OR, PA, RI, SC-BFI, SC-DCA, WA, WV

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Store

Study Courses (No NMLS Credit) and Materials for National Exam - If you have course credit but just need something extra, consider the following

  • Textbook (Pre-License) - $25/PDF or $40/hard copy
  • Practice Exam (500 questions) - $10/PDF or $20/hard copy
  • Electronic Practice Exam - $50
  • Audio File Review (8-hour review of 20-hour course) - $55
  • 20-Hour Prep Course (video) - $199
  • FREE AMLA Course (annual requirement) - $0
  • AMLA Course (we provide testing and certificate) - $35
 
2024 Continuing Education will be available in June
Register for Live Classroom, Live Webinar or Online Self-Study
Schedule a CE class for your company. Minimum number of attendees required. Call 813-373-0531 for info.
HUD now allows Licensed Real Estate Agents to be paid on FHA Mortgage Transactions - HUD rescinded the Rule that disallowed this in Dec. 2022. (HUD Mortgagee Letter 2022-22)
This means there is no longer any issue with having both a Real Estate and MLO License.
NOTE: You must be licensed and DO work to get paid.
Jim Montrym's CE & Late CE meets the CORE 7-Hour requirement for ALL states
If your state does NOT require state-specific hours, our 1-Hour FLORIDA CE & LATE CE will meet your 8th hour requirement.
State-specific classes OTHER than FL, visit https://get.diehleducation.com/jim/
Jim Montrym's MLO School STILL offers LIVE CLASSROOM
Private Classes Available.  Minimum number of attendees required.  Call 813-373-0531 for info.
NMLS staff and call center no longer responding to questions about the status of education.

  1.   Students being directed back to school.
  2.   Text PE & CE completions appear on student's record in real time.
      •  Jim Montrym's School will REPORT credits to NMLS within 7 days after YOU pass the end of course EXAM.
      •  Typically, we will report within 1-2 days if you PASS your EXAM the LAST DAY OF CLASS.
  3.   You cannot apply to renew until the course is on your record; Don't wait until the last minute to COMPLETE CE Requirements.

CLICK HERE to Review your Education Record

*** The answers to 99.9% of MLO questions can be found at nmls.org/education ***
2024 Continuing Education (CE) Courses ETA May 2024
Oct. 31 - Dec. 31, 2024 Renewal windows open. Know your state's opening and deadline.
Let's get prepared!

 Review Course Catalogue
SMART CE 2024 DEADLINES
Smart CE Deadline:  December 6
At Risk to Miss Renewal:  December 13
GUARANTEED to Miss Renewal:  December 27

 

 

 

 

"I want to thank you, Jim Montrym’s National Mortgage Loan Originator School. I took your course and did exactly what Jim Montrym’s suggested and I past my exam the first time. I also want to thank Jim for making the course videos interestingly humorous at times! I loved his old school (very knowledgeable), straight to the point approach. Everything just clicked. The best investment I ever made!"

Sincerely,
Yvette Pagan Fermin

"Jim and Andrea, I thought your class was great.  After being in the business for such a long time, I thought it would be tough to sit through but it wasn’t.  In my opinion, we should all have to be licensed regardless of who we work for.  Your tips on what to study and when and how to take the test were spot on.  I passed yesterday with a 97 and I thank you for that.  On to the state!"

Best Regards,
Debra Plourde
"Dear Andrea and Jim, I recently completed the Federal 20 hour as well as the Florida prep courses with you and I just wanted to let you know that I passed both exams with ease! I did the 20 hour as the virtual class and am happy that’s the one I decided to go with.   It was perfect being able to sit in the comfort of my own home yet get the experience of a face to face class.  The class was informative and fun and I have recommended you guys to others! Thank you for all that you do."
 
Linda Cavallo

"I just wanted to let you know that I have passed both the National and FL State Test as of this morning. Both the National class and the FL State cram course were spot on. Everything that you said was exactly how the test went. Thank you for assisting me in this process. I will see you next year for the continuing education class!"

Jason Coulter
"I just PTT !!! The Federal Portion. I really felt as though I “learned’ the material through the 20 hour course as opposed to “memorized” it. Thanks again for all the time you put forth over the weekend of September 11th, 12th, and 13th. The material was easy to understand, the concepts to comprehend, and all in all it was a worthwhile class."
 
Thanks again Jim,
Wilbur “Lavelle” Dorriety

"Jim and Andrea, I took the National exam on Tuesday 9/15 and received a 95 score.  On Friday 9/18 I took the State exam and received a 98 score. Thank you both for all of your help.  I will be sending my loan officers and processors to you in the future.  Please keep me in mind for any other courses that you offer."

Thanks again.
Clay Collins

"Jim, I am really impressed with the MLO test prep course I purchased.  I felt I was well prepared for the exam.  I took the exam yesterday and received a 90% score.  I was out of the testing center in an hour.  Thank you again for offering such a well written and comprehensive course.  I believe the video is a real contributor to my being able to learn and understand the concepts.  It helped me with retention of the study material."

Jack Benke

LET JIM EXPLAIN THE PROCESS TO YOU

How do I become a Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO)?

The key requirements are:

  1. Education: High School Diploma or GED
  2. You must be at least 18 years old
  3. Obtain NMLS Unique Identifier Number
  4. Complete 20-Hour National Prelicensure Course and State Specific Course (if required)
  5. Pass the National Exam with a minimum 75%
  6. MU4 Form: Application (Complete and Submit on NMLS website)
  7. Submit licensing fees (state specific and NMLS fees) on the NMLS website
  8. Authorize and pay for Background and Credit Check on NMLS Website
  9. Pay for and set appointment for electronic fingerprints through the NMLS website (Vendor will be Field Print)
  10. Approximately 2-3 weeks for the State to respond to the application
Our personalized courses are specifically designed to prepare you to pass the NMLS mortgage license test. Additionally, some states require MLOs to satisfy state-specific testing.

12 Steps to Get Your Mortgage Loan Originator License

Create an account on the NMLS website

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Register for NMLS approved 20-Hour National Course

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Pay for National Exam with Uniform State Test

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Schedule National Exam on NMLS Website
Component (UST) $110 paid to NMLS

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Must pass National Exam with a score of 75% or higher
Register for your State Specific Class

Florida or
All other states
Submit MU4 Form Application on NMLS website

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Submit licensing fees on the NMLS website

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Authorize and pay for Background Check and Credit Check on NMLS Website
Pay and set appointment for electronic fingerprints on NMLS Website

Click Here
State will respond within 2-3 weeks with a decision
State may require additional information to be submitted

Upcoming Live Classes & Live Webinars

When you pay $389, you will get the 2-Hour FLORIDA Course for FREE!


20-Hour Pre-Licensing Education

 
 

8-Hour Continuing Education

 

 

GET AN EDGE WITH JIM MONTRYM

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Jim's Mission is for you
TO PASS THE TEST!

Since 1990, Jim Montrym has been in the business of successfully training mortgage brokers. He’s personally helped over 55,000 individuals obtain their state broker’s license - providing both new and current Mortgage Loan Originators (MLO) with a high-quality NMLS approved education. Because Jim breaks down mountains of information into easy-to-understand concepts that can be readily absorbed and retained, he continues to receive exceedingly high ratings from all of his MLO students.

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