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Key Facts: CO MLO Exam
75%
Passing Score
NMLS
55 Q
State Exam Questions
NMLS UST
20 hrs
Pre-License Education
DORA
$25,000
Surety Bond Minimum
Colorado
The Colorado MLO state exam covers Colorado-specific mortgage laws administered by the Division of Real Estate under DORA. Combined with the national NMLS SAFE exam, candidates must pass both components to originate mortgages in Colorado. Colorado uses non-judicial foreclosure through a public trustee system, and the state requires MLOs to complete state-specific pre-license education hours covering Colorado Mortgage Loan Originator Licensing Act requirements.
About the CO MLO Exam
The Colorado MLO state exam tests knowledge of Colorado-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 (Colorado Division of Real Estate (DORA))
CO MLO Exam Content Outline
Colorado Licensing Requirements
State-specific education, renewal, and licensing requirements
Colorado Mortgage Law
State mortgage statutes, usury laws, and lending regulations
Consumer Protection
State disclosure requirements, borrower rights, fair lending
Regulatory Authority
DORA/Division of Real Estate oversight, enforcement, and compliance
Foreclosure Procedures
Colorado-specific foreclosure process, timelines, and remedies
How to Pass the CO 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 Colorado MLO exam?
The Colorado MLO exam is the state-specific component of the NMLS licensing test. It covers Colorado mortgage laws, licensing requirements administered by the Division of Real Estate under DORA, and state consumer protection regulations. You must pass both this state exam and the national SAFE exam.
How many questions are on the Colorado MLO state exam?
The Colorado MLO state exam has 55 questions with a 1 hour 30 minute time limit. You need 75% (approximately 41 correct) to pass. Administered through NMLS at Prometric testing centers.
What Colorado-specific topics should I study?
Focus on the Colorado Mortgage Loan Originator Licensing Act, the public trustee non-judicial foreclosure process, DORA enforcement authority, Colorado's continuing education requirements, and the state's specific surety bond and net worth requirements for MLOs.
What are the Colorado MLO license requirements?
Colorado requires 20 hours of NMLS-approved pre-license education, a passing score on both the national and state exams, a background check with fingerprinting, a minimum surety bond of $25,000, and submission of a license application through NMLS. Renewal requires annual continuing education including Colorado-specific hours.