{"id":12377,"date":"2023-10-05T13:30:13","date_gmt":"2023-10-05T18:30:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.morty.com\/resources\/?p=12377"},"modified":"2025-05-14T17:54:27","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T22:54:27","slug":"becoming-a-loan-officer-in-colorado","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.morty.com\/resources\/loan-officers\/becoming-a-loan-officer-in-colorado","title":{"rendered":"Become a Loan Officer in Colorado"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you&#8217;re interested in becoming a mortgage loan officer in Colorado, there is a clear path to follow to get your Colorado MLO license and begin your career in the residential mortgage industry. Whether you\u2019re drawn to the fast-paced real estate markets of Denver, Boulder, or other growing cities across Colorado, the demand for skilled mortgage loan originators (MLOs) is strong.\u00a0The term mortgage loan originator (MLO), licensed mortgage loan officer are frequently used interchangeably and both reflect the important job of helping home buyers find and secure the right home loan for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.morty.com\/resources\/loan-officers\/important-skills-for-successful-loan-officers\">To be a successful loan officer<\/a> you&#8217;ll need both a comprehensive understanding of the mortgage industry, financial regulations as well as good interpersonal and communication skills. You&#8217;ll need to learn the national and Colorado state-level guidelines and pass an exam to show your mortgage knowledge and expertise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s dive into our step-by-step guide of how to become a loan officer in CO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ht-block-toc  is-style-outline htoc htoc--position-wide toc-list-style-plain\" data-htoc-state=\"expanded\"><span class=\"htoc__title\"><span class=\"ht_toc_title\">In this article<\/span><span class=\"htoc__toggle\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"><g fill=\"#444\"><path d=\"M15 7H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15 1H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1zM15 13H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><\/span><div class=\"htoc__itemswrap\"><ul class=\"ht_toc_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-step-1-request-an-nmls-account\">Step 1: Request your NMLS account<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-step-2-receive-nmls-id-number\">Step 2: Receive your personal NMLS ID number<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-step-3-check-state-specific-licensing-requirements-for-texas\">Step 3: Review Colorado state-specific mortgage licensing requirements<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-step-4-complete-pre-licensing-mortgage-coursework\">Step 4:&nbsp; Complete national and Colorado pre-licensing mortgage coursework<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-step-5-prepare-for-the-safe-exam\">Step 5: Prepare for the national SAFE Test<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-step-6-pass-the-national-safe-exam-to-become-an-mlo\">Step 6: Pass the national SAFE exam<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-step-7-complete-a-background-check\">Step 7: Complete a background check and get fingerprinted<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-step-8-submit-your-mortgage-licensing-application\">Step 8: Submit your mortgage license application to NMLS<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-step-9-get-sponsored-by-a-mortgage-company\">Step 9: Get sponsored by a mortgage company<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-learn-more-about-joining-the-morty-platform-as-a-mortgage-loan-originator\">Learn about joining the Morty platform.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-step-1-request-an-nmls-account\">Step 1: Request your NMLS account<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Start your journey to become an mlo in the US by requesting an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statemortgageregistry.com\/Public\/RequestAccount.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow\">NMLS account<\/a> through the NMLS website (Nationwide Multistate Licensing System &amp; Registry), which is also commonly referred to as the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System. If you already have an NMLS account, and are looking to add Colorado to your mortgage license, skip to step #3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-step-2-receive-nmls-id-number\">Step 2: Receive your personal NMLS ID number<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve registered with the NMLS, you\u2019ll receive an individual NMLS ID number to use throughout your career as a mortgage loan originator. The same NMLS ID is used for your license in Colorado and any other states you might consider getting licensed in like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.morty.com\/resources\/loan-officers\/becoming-a-loan-officer-in-california\">California<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.morty.com\/resources\/loan-officers\/becoming-a-loan-officer-in-utah\">Utah<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.morty.com\/resources\/loan-officers\/becoming-a-loan-officer-in-montana\">Montana<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-step-3-check-state-specific-licensing-requirements-for-texas\">Step 3: Review Colorado state-specific mortgage licensing requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Check Colorado state-specific licensing requirements through <a href=\"https:\/\/mortgage.nationwidelicensingsystem.org\/slr\/Pages\/DynamicLicenses.aspx?StateID=co\" rel=\"nofollow\">NMLS Resource Center, State Licensing<\/a> website. Here you&#8217;ll find the additional steps required to obtain your MLO license in Colorado. You will want to complete this step <a href=\"https:\/\/www.morty.com\/resources\/loan-officers\/how-to-get-licensed-as-a-mortgage-loan-officer-in-multiple-states\">for any additional state<\/a> you&#8217;d like to get licensed in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-step-4-complete-pre-licensing-mortgage-coursework\">Step 4:&nbsp; Complete national and Colorado pre-licensing mortgage coursework<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Complete the required 20 hours of pre-licensing coursework. Pre-licensing classes for becoming a mortgage loan officer cover a range of topics from mortgage industry fundamentals and financial regulations to ethics and professional conduct. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Morty recommends&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oncourselearning.com\/mortgage\/colorado\/mortgage\/new-license\">Oncourse Learning<\/a>&nbsp;as a pre licensing course provider. If you&#8217;d like other recommendations, reach out through our <a href=\"https:\/\/platform.morty.com\/join\/\">Platform Loan Officer<\/a> program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-step-5-prepare-for-the-safe-exam\"><strong>Step 5: <\/strong>Prepare for the national SAFE Test<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After you&#8217;ve completed your 20 hours pre license education, it&#8217;s time to study for your SAFE exam. First you&#8217;ll want to purchase your SAFE test prep materials and practice tests to begin studying and getting ready for the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) exam. This exam was instituted by Congress as part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Housing_and_Economic_Recovery_Act_of_2008#Secure_and_Fair_Enforcement_for_Mortgage_Licensing_Act_of_2008\">Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act<\/a>, known as the SAFE Act, of 2008. For loan officers&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/platform.morty.com\/join\/\">joining the Morty platform<\/a>, Morty covers the costs of test prep materials, a $100 value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-step-6-pass-the-national-safe-exam-to-become-an-mlo\">Step 6: Pass the national SAFE exam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To obtain your MLO license, you\u2019ll need to pass the NMLS&#8217;s SAFE Mortgage Loan Originator Test with a score of 75% or higher. This exam is meant to test your understanding of core concepts in mortgage lending. The SAFE exam is 190 minutes long, and costs $110.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mortgage.nationwidelicensingsystem.org\/profreq\/testing\/Pages\/default.aspx\">Schedule your test<\/a>&nbsp;at your convenience and when you feel prepared. If you don\u2019t pass the exam on your first attempt, you&#8217;ll have to wait 30 days before retaking the SAFE exam.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-step-7-complete-a-background-check\">Step 7: Complete a background check and get fingerprinted<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, you must complete a criminal background check and get fingerprinted. The background check can be initiated through your NMLS portal. You can also make your appointment to have your fingerprints taken through the NMLS portal. The current cost of both the background check and the fingerprinting is $36.25.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-step-8-submit-your-mortgage-licensing-application\">Step 8: Submit your mortgage license application to NMLS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve passed your test and done your background checks, you&#8217;re ready to file your Individual (MU4) Form. Head to your <a href=\"https:\/\/mortgage.nationwidelicensingsystem.org\/Pages\/default.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow\">NMLS portal<\/a> to file your Individual (MU4) Form and pay your NMLS fees. The cost to file your mortgage loan officer license in Colorado is: $30 NMLS application fee, $48 state application fee and a $15 credit report fee. In Colorado you also need to obtain <a href=\"https:\/\/dre.colorado.gov\/division-programs\/mortgage-loan-originator\/licensing\/mortgage-loan-originator-insurance\">Errors and Omissions and Surety Bond insurance<\/a> before obtaining your license. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-step-9-get-sponsored-by-a-mortgage-company\">Step 9: Get sponsored by a mortgage company<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After finding and being hired by a mortgage originator, that&#8217;s either a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.morty.com\/resources\/loan-officers\/how-is-being-a-loan-officer-different-at-a-mortgage-broker-vs-mortgage-lender\">mortgage broker like Morty<\/a> or a mortgage lender like a credit union or bank, you can initiate the sponsorship process by submitting the company\u2019s credentials to the NMLS for verification. As soon as NMLS gives final approval \u2014 congrats, you officially have your mortgage loan originator license in Colorado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-looking-for-sponsorship\">Are you looking for mortgage loan originator sponsorship?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ve completed the pre-licensing work and passed the SAFE exam to become an mlo in Colorado, the next thing to consider is what mortgage company will to sponsor your license. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;d love for you to be sponsored by Morty! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.morty.com\">Morty<\/a> is a technology-enabled online licensed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.morty.com\/resources\/loan-officers\/how-is-being-a-loan-officer-different-at-a-mortgage-broker-vs-mortgage-lender\">mortgage broker<\/a>. Morty offers loan officers, and their clients, a better, more seamless mortgage experience through our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.morty.com\/products\/lender-network\">lender marketplace<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.morty.com\/mortgage-rates\/colorado\">competitive pricing<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.morty.com\/products\/point-of-sale\">affordability tools<\/a>, underwriting technology, along with the built-in support from our processing and fulfillment teams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-looking-to-get-your-mortgage-license-in-multiple-states\">Interested in how to get your MLO license in multiple states?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re an existing mortgage loan officer, you may be interested in getting licensed in multiple states to help you grow your business and find new opportunities. To become licensed in states other than Colorado, you&#8217;ll need to fulfill the additional education requirements for each state and submit your license application for each state through NMLS. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Morty is&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.morty.com\/legal\/licensing\">licensed in 45 states<\/a>&nbsp;and can help you&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/platform.morty.com\/join\/\">quickly get sponsored<\/a>&nbsp;in multiple states. To get started, we put together <a href=\"https:\/\/www.morty.com\/resources\/loan-officer-resources\/state-licensing\">mortgage licensing guides<\/a> for many states including:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.morty.com\/resources\/loan-officers\/becoming-a-loan-officer-in-georgia\">Georgia<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.morty.com\/resources\/loan-officers\/becoming-a-loan-officer-in-north-carolina\">North Carolina<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.morty.com\/resources\/loan-officers\/becoming-a-loan-officer-in-florida\">Florida<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.morty.com\/resources\/loan-officers\/licensing\/becoming-a-loan-officer-in-ohio\">Ohio<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-learn-more-about-joining-the-morty-platform-as-a-mortgage-loan-originator\">Learn about joining the Morty platform.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"htoc-morty-makes-it-quick-and-easy-to-for-licensed-mlos-to-get-sponsored-and-work-off-our-platform-the-morty-platform-is-free-to-join-but-if-you-re-thinking-about-starting-your-own-mortgage-brokerage-in-texas-take-a-look-at-our-platform-business-tiers-these-tiers-are-specifically-designed-to-give-you-the-independence-to-start-or-scale-your-mortgage-brand-with-the-resources-infrastructure-and-technology-you-need-to-be-profitable-in-today-s-mortgage-industry\">Morty makes it quick and easy to for licensed MLOs to get sponsored and work off our platform. 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