Course curriculum

  • 1

    GETTING STARTED - GENERAL OVERVIEW

    • Course Completion Checklist (PDF)

      FREE PREVIEW

    • IMPORTANT NOTICE - UNDERSTANDING THIS COURSE

    • General Overview

      FREE PREVIEW

    • NMLS ONLINE COURSEWORKBOOK

    • Copy of Getting Started-Welcome Video

    • Getting Started-Welcome Video Slide Deck (PDF)

    • How to Obtain Your NMLS Number Video

    • How to Obtain your NMLS Number (PDF)

    • How to Schedule Your Exam Video

    • 12 TIPS to Help You Pass The NMLS Exam

    • Things to Remember PDF

    • Things To Remember - Please watch prior to Module 1 (Video)

    • Affinity Cheat Sheet - List of Acronyms
  • 2

    MODULE 1 - Federal Related Mortgage Laws (24%)

    • CFPB Overview Part 1 - Video -

    • CFPB General Overview Part 1 Slide Deck (PDF)

    • CFPB Overview Part 2 - Video

    • CFPB General Overview Part 2 Slide Deck (PDF)

    • RESPA Overview Video

    • RESPA Part I Slide Deck (PDF)

    • Overview of TRID Slide Deck (PDF)

    • Overview of TRID Video

    • Completing the Loan Estimate Video

    • Completing the Loan Estimate Slide Deck PDF

    • Sample Loan Estimate Form (PDF)

    • Completing the Closing Disclosure Slide Deck PDF

    • Completing the Closing Disclosure Video - 6.2020

    • Sample Closing Disclosure Form (PDF)

    • TILA General Overview Video

    • TILA Overview Slide Deck (PDF)

    • Mortgage Disclosure Improvement Act Video

    • Mortgage Disclosure Improvement Act Slide Deck (PDF)

    • Ability to Repay & Qualified Mortgages Video

    • Ability to Repay and Qualified Mortgage Slide Deck (PDF)

    • HOEPA Rules & Regulations Video

    • HOEPA Rules & Regulations Slide Deck (PDF)

    • Loan Origination Compensation - VIDEO - 6

    • Loan Origination Compensation Slide Deck pdf

    • TILA Rules Related to Appraisal Reports Video -

    • TILA Rules Related to Appraisal Reports Slide Deck (PDF)

    • MODULE 1 QUIZ
  • 3

    MODULE 2 - Federal Related Mortgage Laws Part 2

    • Equal Credit Opportunity Act Slide Deck (PDF)

    • Equal Credit Opportunity Act Video

    • Fair Housing Act Slide Deck (PDF)

    • Fair Housing Act Video

    • Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) Slide Deck (PDF)

    • Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) Video 6.2022

    • FACT Act Slide Deck (PDF)

    • FACT Act Video

    • GLB Act Slide Deck (PDF)

    • GLB Act Video

    • DNC Registry Slide Deck (PDF) 2024

    • DNC Registry Video 2022

    • Other Federal Laws Slide Deck - (PDF)

    • Other Federal Laws 2022

    • MODULE 2 QUIZ
  • 4

    MODULE 3 - General Mortgage Knowledge (23%)

    • Non-Traditional Loans & Conforming Loans Video -

    • Non-Traditional Loans & Conforming Loans Slide Deck (PDF)

    • FHA Loans Video -

    • FHA Loans Slide Deck (PDF)

    • VA Loans Video -

    • VA Loans Slide Deck (PDFO

    • USDA Loans Video

    • USDA Loans Slide Deck (PDF)

    • Adjustable Rate Mortgage Slide Deck (PDF)

    • Adjustable Rate Mortgage Video

    • Reverse Mortgages Video

    • Reverse Mortgage Slide Deck (PDF)

    • Financial Terms Video

    • Financial Terms Slide Deck (PDF)

    • Flood Insurance - Video - [new]

    • Flood Insurance Slide Deck

    • MODULE 3 QUIZ
  • 5

    MODULE 4 - Mortgage Loan Origination Activities (25%)

    • Loan Origination Part I Slide Deck (PDF)

    • Loan Origination Activity Part 1 -

    • Loan Origination Part II Slide Deck (PDF)

    • Loan Origination Part II - Appraisal Video 9-9-2020

    • Calculating Income - Slide Deck (PDF)

    • Calculating Income - Video

    • Calculating PITI Slide Deck (PDF)

    • Calculating PITI

    • Down Payment Side Deck (PDF)

    • Calculating Down Payment - Video

    • Calculating LTV & CLTV Side Deck (PDF)

    • Calculating LTV & CLTV - Video

    • Calculating Points Slide Deck (PDF)

    • Calculating Points - Video 6

    • Calculating Ratios - Video 6.

    • Calculating Ratios Slide

    • Calculating Max Mortgage Payment Slide Deck

    • Calculating Maximum Mortgage Payment -

    • MODULE 4 QUIZ
  • 6

    MODULE 5 - Ethics (16%)

    • Ethics in Mortgage Lending Video

    • Ethics in Mortgage Lending Slide Deck (PDF)

    • Ethics Module Quiz
  • 7

    MODULE 6 - Uniform State Content (13%)

    • The SAFE Act Video

    • The SAFE Act Slide Deck (PDF)

    • State Regulatory Authority - Slide Deck

    • State Regulatory Authority 2

    • Transitional Authority Slide deck

    • Transitional Authority video [NEW]

    • Additional Licensing Information - slide deck

    • Additional Licensing Information - Video [new 8.2020]

    • Prohibited Practices Slide Deck (PDF)

    • Prohibited Practices 6

    • MODULE 6 QUIZ
  • 8

    Practice Exams #1-15

    • Practice Exam #1 - Revised 2024

    • Practice Exam #2 - Revised 2024

    • Practice Exam #3 - Revised 2024

    • Practice Exam #4 - Revised 2024

    • Practice Exam #5 - Revised 2024

    • Practice Exam #6 - Revised 2024

    • Practice Exam #7 - Revised 2024

    • Practice Exam #8 - Revised 2024

    • Practice Exam #9 - Revised 2024

    • Practice Exam #10 - Revised 2024

    • Practice Exam #11 - Revised 2024

    • Practice Exam #12 - Revised 2024

    • Practice Exam #13 - Revised 2024

    • Practice Exam #14 - Revised 2024

    • Practice Exam #15 - Revised 2024
  • 9

    FLASH CARDS 1-500 (online + audible)

    • How to use the Online Flash Cards

    • Would You Like to purchase a HARD COPY of the 500 Flaschards & Advance Study Manual? [optional}

    • Flashcards 1-500 - updated March 2022 - PowerPoint Show Version

    • Flashcards 1-500 - updated March 2022 - PowerPoint PDF Version

    • Audible Flashcards #1-50 - Reviewed March 2022

      FREE PREVIEW

    • Audible Flashcards #51-100 - Reviewed March 2022

    • Audible Flashcards #101-150 - Reviewed March 2022

    • Audible Flashcards #151-200 - Reviewed March 2022

    • Audible Flashcards #201-250 - Reviewed March 2022

    • Audible Flashcards #251-300 - Reviewed March 2022

    • Audible Flashcards #301-350 - Reviewed March 2022

    • Audible Flashcards #351-400 - Reviewed March 2022

    • Audible Flashcards #401-450 - Reviewed March 2022

    • Audible Flashcards #451-500 - Reviewed March 2022
  • 10

    BONUS ITEMS

    • NEWS & UPDATES _ Updated 2024

    • ADVANCE STUDY MANUAL - OVER 800+ KEY FACTS YOU MUST KNOW TO SUCCESSFULLY PREPARE FOR THE NMLS NATIONAL EXAM! [PDF]

    • The Ultimate NMLS Exam Prep Success Kit [PDF]

    • The Successful Students’ NMLS Study Guide [PDF]

    • A Step-by-Step Guide to Obtaining A NMLS Licensing Endorsement

    • 800 Audio Key Facts # 1-43

    • 800 Audio Key Facts # 44-78

    • 800 Audio Key Facts # 79-120

    • 800 Audio Key Facts # 121-157

    • 800 Audio Key Facts # 158-193

    • 800 Audio Key Facts # 194-222

    • 800 Audio Key Facts # 223-271

    • 800 Audio Key Facts # 272-318

    • 800 Audio Key Facts # 319-360

    • 800 Audio Key Facts # 361-399

    • 800 Audio Key Facts # 400-450

    • 800 Audio Key Facts # 451-500

    • 800 Audio Key Facts # 501-546

    • 800 Audio Key Facts # 547-578

    • 800 Audio Key Facts #579-615

    • 800 Audio Key Facts #616-760

    • 800 Audio Key Facts # 761-804

    • 800 Audio Key Facts # 805-842

    • 800 Audio Key Facts # 843-868
  • 11

    Additional Bonus Items

    • ​​Federal Regulations - Additional Study Exam Prep​​

    • Glossary of Mortgage Terms to Memorize - PDF

    • Mortgage Loan Origination - Additional Study Exam Prep

    • General Mortgage Knowledge - Additional Study Exam Prep

    • Ethics - Additional Study Exam Prep

    • SAFE ACT AND Uniform State Test (UST) Study Tool

    • USEFUL CHARTS/DIAGRAMS (PDF)

    • Charts Explained Video

    • ACTIVITIES THAT REQUIRE A LICENSE

    • Resource Guide] - Overview of "Who" Needs to be Licensed to Originate Loans (PDF
  • 12

    Resources & Links

    • Link to the NMLS Website

    • Link to the CalBRE Website

  • 13

    Recording - "LIVE" Exam Prep Course Session [Previously Recorded]

    • 3-hr Video Review - Online Exam Prep Mastery Crash Course

    • 4-hr Video Review - Online Exam Prep Mastery Crash Course