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Key Facts: AR MLO Exam
75%
Passing Score
NMLS
55 Q
State Exam Questions
NMLS UST
20 hrs
Pre-License Education
Arkansas Securities Dept
$50,000
Surety Bond
Arkansas
The Arkansas MLO state exam covers Arkansas-specific mortgage laws administered by the Arkansas Securities Department. Combined with the national NMLS SAFE exam, candidates must pass both components to originate mortgages in Arkansas. Arkansas is a judicial foreclosure state, and the Arkansas Fair Mortgage Lending Act governs mortgage origination activities. Arkansas has some of the strictest usury laws in the nation, with interest rate caps established in the state constitution.
About the AR MLO Exam
The Arkansas MLO state exam tests knowledge of Arkansas-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 (Arkansas Securities Department)
AR MLO Exam Content Outline
Arkansas Licensing Requirements
State-specific education, renewal, and licensing requirements
Arkansas Mortgage Law
State mortgage statutes, usury laws, and lending regulations
Consumer Protection
State disclosure requirements, borrower rights, fair lending
Regulatory Authority
Arkansas Securities Department oversight, enforcement, and compliance
Foreclosure Procedures
Arkansas-specific foreclosure process, timelines, and remedies
How to Pass the AR 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 Arkansas MLO exam?
The Arkansas MLO exam is the state-specific component of the NMLS licensing test. It covers Arkansas mortgage laws, licensing requirements administered by the Arkansas Securities Department, and state consumer protection regulations. You must pass both this state exam and the national SAFE exam to originate mortgages in Arkansas.
How many questions are on the Arkansas MLO state exam?
The Arkansas 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 Arkansas-specific topics should I study?
Focus on the Arkansas Fair Mortgage Lending Act, Arkansas's constitutional usury provisions (Amendment 89), judicial foreclosure procedures including the 12-month statutory redemption period, the Arkansas Securities Department's enforcement authority, and the $50,000 surety bond requirement for mortgage companies.
What are the Arkansas MLO license requirements?
Arkansas 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 surety bond (amount varies based on loan volume), and registration through NMLS. Licenses must be renewed annually by December 31.