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Loan Officer Resources<\/a> > State Licensing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

State licensing guides<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Deciding to become a loan officer is an exciting professional step. To be successful loan officer<\/a> you\u2019ll 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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Become a Loan Officer in Georgia<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Become a Loan Officer in Alabama<\/a><\/h3>
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Become a Loan Officer in California<\/a><\/h3>
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Become a Loan Officer in Colorado<\/a><\/h3>
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Become a Loan Officer in Delaware<\/a><\/h3>
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Become a Loan Officer in Idaho<\/a><\/h3>
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Become a Loan Officer in Indiana<\/a><\/h3>
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Become a Loan Officer in Kentucky<\/a><\/h3>
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Become a Loan Officer in Louisiana<\/a><\/h3>
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Become a Loan Officer in Maine<\/a><\/h3>
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Become a Loan Officer in Michigan<\/a><\/h3>
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Become a Loan Officer in Minnesota<\/a><\/h3>
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Become a Loan Officer in New Jersey<\/a><\/h3>
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Become a Loan Officer in New Mexico<\/a><\/h3>
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Become a Loan Officer in New York<\/a><\/h3>
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Become a Loan Officer in Ohio<\/a><\/h3>
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Become a Loan Officer in Oklahoma<\/a><\/h3>
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Become a Loan Officer in Oregon<\/a><\/h3>
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Become a Loan Officer in Pennsylvania<\/a><\/h3>
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Become a Loan Officer in Rhode Island<\/a><\/h3>
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Become a Loan Officer in Tennessee<\/a><\/h3>
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Become a Loan Officer in Utah<\/a><\/h3>
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Become a Loan Officer in Vermont<\/a><\/h3>
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Become a Loan Officer in Virginia<\/a><\/h3>
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Become a Loan Officer in Washington<\/a><\/h3>
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Become a Loan Officer in Washington D.C.<\/a><\/h3>
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