The Department of Real Estate (DRE) requires Mortgage Loan Originators (MLOs) to complete eight (8) hours of NMLS-approved CE (Continuing Education).*

Do you know what course you need? What steps you need to follow?

To help you better understand the steps that you need to follow, C.A.R. Education has posted “How to Renew Your License with the NMLS for 2012” webinar at:www.car.org/education/renewnmls2012. This webinar will walk you through the steps that you need to follow and guide you to resources available to help you complete the requirements prior to filing. 

C.A.R. Education, offers the eight-hour courses required to complete the NMLS license renewal through NMLS-approved provider OnlineEd.

Online
Choose from one of two online options below. Both  courses feature online text, audio and video content as well as a PDF version of the courses that can be loaded on your Kindle, iPad, Nook, iPhone, iTouch or Android,computer or laptop.

1. 8 Hour SAFE Comprehensive Continuing Education Course
   (For California Real Estate Licensees)
   CA Licensees Special ($49.95 + $12.00 NMLS Credit Banking Fee) (NMLS Course ID: 1888) This course is Department of Real Estate (DRE) accredited for 8 hours of CE credit in Consumer Protection.
   This course is designed to guide Mortgage Loan Originators (MLOs) in the development, adoption, and implementation of specific regulatory and fair housing procedures and strategies. In addition, attendees will gain an understanding of several available FHA programs that may not have been previously considered a viable option. The comprehensive curriculum will prepare MLOs about how to deal efficiently and effectively with compliance regulations. Click here for more information and to purchase. 
   
   
2. EdPak S.A.F.E. - 2011 California DRE / NMLS  & License Renewal Package 
   ($118.95 + $12.00 NMLS Credit Banking Fee) (NMLS Course ID: 1888)
   This package fulfills your 45 credit hours for California DRE salesperson or broker license renewal AND has eight (8) credit hours for the NMLS. This course exclusively includes the DRE credited course on the California Residential Purchase Agreement (RPA-CA).

This package contains the following courses:

• Eight (8) hour SAFE Comprehensive Continuing Education Course (see above)
• Fair housing
• Agency
• Trust funds
• Ethics
• Managing risk for profit
• Environmental issues in real estate
• The California Residential Purchase Agreement (RPA-CA) (exclusive)
• The Residential Property Inspection Process

Click here for more information and to purchase.

Live Lecture
The eight (8) hour live lecture course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive introduction to the multitude of regulations affecting the mortgage industry. This eight hour live lecture course will give you an overview of the specialty programs available, including: FHA's 203 (k) Rehab Loan, Energy Efficient Mortgage, and the Good Neighbor Next Door program. Plus, receive the 135 page course book. Click here to learn more. (NMLS Course ID: 2137)

This course is Department of Real Estate (DRE) accredited for 8 hours of CE credit in Consumer Protection.

For more information about the NMLS/SAFE Act and how it affects Residential Mortgage Loan Originators, please visit the following pages at the California Department of Real Estate's website:

Residential Mortgage Loan Origination (MLO) Information

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

*Failing to renew a MLO license endorsement by January 1, 2012 will result in an existing license endorsement status changed to "Terminated Failed to Renew" and requires that the licensee cease performing all activities that require a MLO endorsement.