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Key Facts: ID MLO Exam
75%
Passing Score
NMLS
120 Q
SAFE MLO Test Questions (115 scored)
NMLS
20 hrs
Pre-License Education
SAFE Act
8 hrs
Annual CE
ID Dept of Finance
Idaho MLO applicants pass the SAFE MLO National Test with Uniform State Test Content: 120 questions (115 scored) in 190 minutes, 75% to pass, $110. Idaho also requires 20 hours of pre-license education with 2 hours of Idaho content and 8 hours of CE each year. In Idaho practice, deeds of trust are foreclosed by trustee's sale after at least 120 days' notice, with no redemption after the sale.
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1What is the regulatory authority responsible for overseeing mortgage loan originators in Idaho?
2How many hours of NMLS-approved pre-licensing education are required for an Idaho MLO license?
3Idaho is primarily a non-judicial foreclosure state. What legal instrument is commonly used to secure mortgage loans?
4What is the minimum surety bond amount required for Idaho mortgage broker/lender licensees?
5Under Idaho Code § 45-1506, what is the minimum notice period for a non-judicial foreclosure (trustee's sale)?
6How many hours of continuing education are required annually for Idaho MLO license renewal?
7Under Idaho's non-judicial foreclosure process, who conducts the trustee's sale?
8What is the Idaho usury limit for consumer loans?
9Under Idaho law, what is the borrower's right of redemption after a non-judicial foreclosure (trustee's sale)?
10What type of background check does Idaho require for MLO license applicants?
About the ID MLO Exam
Idaho mortgage loan originator applicants take the SAFE MLO National Test with Uniform State Test Content, the single NMLS test used for state MLO licenses; Idaho has no separate state test. The Idaho Department of Finance licenses originators under the Idaho Residential Mortgage Practices Act, and Idaho law is taught in 2 of the 20 required pre-license education hours.
Exam sponsor: NMLS (SAFE MLO Test); license issued by the Idaho Department of Finance. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
120 questions
Time Limit
190 minutes
Passing Score
75%
Reported exam pass rate: 53%. NMLS first-time pass rate for the SAFE MLO Test as of December 31, 2024 This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
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Federal Mortgage Related Laws
RESPA (Regulation X), ECOA (Regulation B), TILA (Regulation Z) including HOEPA, higher-priced loans, MLO compensation and TRID, plus HMDA, FCRA/FACTA, BSA/AML, GLBA, the E-Sign Act and the Homeowners Protection Act
Uniform State Content
SAFE Act and the CSBS/AARMR Model State Law: state regulator powers, who must be licensed, license qualifications and maintenance, NMLS requirements, prohibited and required conduct, and advertising
General Mortgage Knowledge
Qualified and non-qualified mortgage programs (conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, jumbo), loan products such as ARMs, balloon, reverse and HELOC loans, and common mortgage terms
Mortgage Loan Origination Activities
Application and disclosure requirements, tolerances and Loan Estimate timing, qualification and underwriting (ratios, ability to repay, appraisals, title, insurance), closing, and financial calculations
Ethics
Prohibited acts, fair lending, fraud detection, advertising, unfair, deceptive or abusive acts, predatory lending and steering, and ethical conduct in loan origination
Preparing for the ID MLO Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 75%
- Exam length: 120 questions
- Time limit: 190 minutes
- Exam / certification fees: $110 Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Idaho's non-judicial foreclosure work?
Idaho uses deeds of trust with trustee's sales. The trustee must record a notice of default and provide at least 120 days before the sale. The sale is a public auction conducted by the trustee, and there is no right of redemption after a trustee's sale.
Can a lender pursue a deficiency judgment after a trustee's sale in Idaho?
Yes, within limits. Under Idaho Code Section 45-1512, a money judgment for the balance due may be sought within 3 months after a trustee's sale, but the court cannot award more than the amount by which the debt exceeds the property's fair market value at the time of sale.
How does community property affect mortgage lending in Idaho?
Idaho is a community property state, meaning both spouses may need to sign the deed of trust even if only one is on the mortgage. MLOs must understand community property implications for title, liens, and consent requirements.
What are the Idaho MLO licensing requirements?
Idaho requires 20 hours of NMLS-approved pre-license education, including 2 hours of Idaho content, a score of 75% or better on the SAFE MLO National Test with Uniform State Test Content, a criminal background check and credit report authorization through NMLS, and 8 hours of continuing education each year. Application costs include a $200 application fee and a $100 recovery fund payment.