Tennessee Mortgage Loan Originator Vocabulary Game
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About the Tennessee Mortgage Loan Originator Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the Tennessee Mortgage Loan Originator exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 5 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the Tennessee Mortgage Loan Originator Vocabulary Game
Federal mortgage laws
Uniform state content
General mortgage knowledge
Mortgage loan origination
Ethics
Sources for these terms (24)
- Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act FAQs · Source checked 2026-11-04
- § 1026.1 Authority, purpose, coverage, organization, enforcement, and liability · Source checked 2026-11-04
- § 1026.23 Right of rescission · Source checked 2026-11-04
- What is TRID and what does it mean for my mortgage loan? · Source checked 2026-11-04
- § 1026.19 Certain mortgage and variable-rate transactions · Source checked 2026-11-04
- What is a Closing Disclosure? · Source checked 2026-11-04
- § 1026.32 Requirements for high-cost mortgages · Source checked 2026-11-04
- § 1026.35 Requirements for higher-priced mortgage loans · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 1.1 SAFE Act Education Requirements · Source checked 2026-11-04
- NMLS Reference Guide: About NMLS · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Mortgages key terms · Source checked 2026-11-04
- FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1 (update issued August 12, 2026) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Reverse mortgages key terms · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program · Source checked 2026-11-04
- What's a lock-in or a rate lock on a mortgage? · Source checked 2026-11-04
- What is owner's title insurance? · Source checked 2026-11-04
- How should I use lender credits and points (also called discount points)? · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Document Requirement Guide · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Fraud Prevention · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Advertising FAQ's: A Guide for Small Business · Source checked 2026-11-04
- § 1026.36 Prohibited acts or practices and certain requirements for credit secured by a dwelling · Source checked 2026-11-04
- TILA-RESPA integrated disclosures (TRID) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- About us · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Authentication/Acknowledgment (CTAS e-Li, quoting T.C.A. § 66-22-101) · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the TN MLO Exam
Tennessee mortgage loan originators qualify by passing the NMLS SAFE MLO National Test with Uniform State Content, which covers federal mortgage laws, uniform state content, general mortgage knowledge, loan origination activities and ethics. Tennessee has no separate state test; the license comes from the TN Department of Financial Institutions through NMLS.
Exam sponsor: NMLS (SAFE MLO Test, delivered by Prometric); license by the TN Department of Financial Institutions. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
120 questions
Time Limit
3 hours 10 minutes
Passing Score
75%
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the TN MLO vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the TN MLO vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 TN MLO terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the TN MLO terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the NMLS (SAFE MLO Test, delivered by Prometric); license by the TN Department of Financial Institutions content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the Tennessee MLO exam?
Tennessee has no separate state MLO test. Applicants for a Tennessee mortgage loan originator license take the NMLS SAFE MLO Test, the National Test with Uniform State Content, which covers federal mortgage law, uniform state content, general mortgage knowledge, origination activities and ethics, and then apply through NMLS to the TN Department of Financial Institutions.
How many questions are on the SAFE MLO Test?
The SAFE MLO Test has 120 multiple-choice questions, 115 scored and 5 unscored pretest questions, with 190 minutes to answer them. You need a score of 75% or better to pass. The test costs $110 and is scheduled through NMLS at Prometric test centers or by online proctoring.