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Key Facts: AL MLO Exam
75%
Passing Score
NMLS
55 Q
State Exam Questions
NMLS UST
20 hrs
Pre-License Education
Alabama Banking Dept
$25,000
Surety Bond
Alabama
The Alabama MLO state exam covers Alabama-specific mortgage laws administered by the Alabama State Banking Department. Combined with the national NMLS SAFE exam, candidates must pass both components to originate mortgages in Alabama. Alabama is a judicial foreclosure state, meaning lenders must go through the court system. Alabama requires a $25,000 surety bond for mortgage loan originators and follows the Alabama Mortgage Brokers Licensing Act.
About the AL MLO Exam
The Alabama MLO state exam tests knowledge of Alabama-specific mortgage laws, licensing requirements, and consumer protection regulations. This exam is taken alongside the national NMLS SAFE exam component.
Questions
55 scored questions
Time Limit
1 hour 30 minutes
Passing Score
75%
Exam Fee
$110 (Alabama State Banking Department)
AL MLO Exam Content Outline
Alabama Licensing Requirements
State-specific education, renewal, and licensing requirements
Alabama Mortgage Law
State mortgage statutes, usury laws, and lending regulations
Consumer Protection
State disclosure requirements, borrower rights, fair lending
Regulatory Authority
Alabama State Banking Department oversight, enforcement, and compliance
Foreclosure Procedures
Alabama-specific foreclosure process, timelines, and remedies
How to Pass the AL MLO Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 75%
- Exam length: 55 questions
- Time limit: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Exam fee: $110
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Alabama MLO exam?
The Alabama MLO exam is the state-specific component of the NMLS licensing test. It covers Alabama mortgage laws, licensing requirements administered by the Alabama State Banking Department, and state consumer protection regulations. You must pass both this state exam and the national SAFE exam to originate mortgages in Alabama.
How many questions are on the Alabama MLO state exam?
The Alabama MLO state exam has 55 questions with a 1 hour 30 minute time limit. You need a score of 75% (approximately 41 correct answers) to pass. The exam is administered through NMLS at Prometric testing centers.
What Alabama-specific topics should I study?
Focus on the Alabama Mortgage Brokers Licensing Act, Alabama's judicial foreclosure process (which requires court proceedings), the Alabama State Banking Department's enforcement authority, the state's usury laws and interest rate limits, and Alabama's $25,000 surety bond requirement for MLOs.
What are the Alabama MLO license requirements?
Alabama requires 20 hours of NMLS-approved pre-license education, passing both the national and state NMLS exams, a criminal background check and credit report, a $25,000 surety bond, and registration through the NMLS system. Licenses must be renewed annually by December 31.