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Key Facts: CT MLO Exam
75%
Passing Score
NMLS
55 Q
State Exam Questions
NMLS UST
20 hrs
Pre-License Education
CT Banking
$40,000
Surety Bond
Connecticut
The Connecticut MLO state exam covers Connecticut-specific mortgage laws administered by the Department of Banking. Combined with the national NMLS SAFE exam, candidates must pass both components to originate mortgages in Connecticut. Connecticut is a strict judicial foreclosure state, meaning all foreclosures must proceed through the court system, and the state has strong consumer protection laws under the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act.
About the CT MLO Exam
The Connecticut MLO state exam tests knowledge of Connecticut-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 (Connecticut Department of Banking)
CT MLO Exam Content Outline
Connecticut Licensing Requirements
State-specific education, renewal, and licensing requirements
Connecticut Mortgage Law
State mortgage statutes, usury laws, and lending regulations
Consumer Protection
State disclosure requirements, borrower rights, fair lending
Regulatory Authority
Department of Banking oversight, enforcement, and compliance
Foreclosure Procedures
Connecticut-specific judicial foreclosure process, timelines, and remedies
How to Pass the CT 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 Connecticut MLO exam?
The Connecticut MLO exam is the state-specific component of the NMLS licensing test. It covers Connecticut mortgage laws, licensing requirements administered by the Department of Banking, and state consumer protection regulations. You must pass both this state exam and the national SAFE exam.
How many questions are on the Connecticut MLO state exam?
The Connecticut 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 Connecticut-specific topics should I study?
Focus on the Connecticut Banking Law mortgage provisions, the strict judicial foreclosure process, Department of Banking enforcement authority, CUTPA consumer protections, and Connecticut's specific pre-license education and continuing education requirements for MLOs.
What are the Connecticut MLO license requirements?
Connecticut requires 20 hours of NMLS-approved pre-license education, passing scores on both the national and state exams, a background check with fingerprinting, a surety bond of $40,000, and submission of a license application through NMLS. Annual renewal requires continuing education including Connecticut-specific coursework.