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State licensing guides

Deciding to become a loan officer is an exciting professional step. To be successful loan officer you’ll need to gain a comprehensive understanding of the mortgage industry, a strong sense of the national and state-level guidelines, and pass an exam to prove your knowledge and expertise. As you work towards getting licensed, it’s important to understand the state-specific mortgage laws in the state or states you plan on working in. See below for our comprehensive guides to each state.