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Key Facts: MD MLO Exam
75%
Passing Score
NMLS
55 Q
State Exam Questions
NMLS UST
20 hrs
Pre-License Education
MD Commissioner of Financial Regulation
$50,000
Minimum Surety Bond
Maryland
The Maryland MLO state exam covers Maryland-specific mortgage laws administered by the Commissioner of Financial Regulation. Combined with the national NMLS SAFE exam, candidates must pass both components to originate mortgages in Maryland. Maryland allows both judicial and non-judicial foreclosure, with non-judicial foreclosure by power of sale being more common. The state requires a $50,000 minimum surety bond for mortgage lenders and provides strong consumer protections including a 45-day Notice of Intent to Foreclose and a foreclosure mediation program.
About the MD MLO Exam
The Maryland MLO state exam tests knowledge of Maryland-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 (Maryland Commissioner of Financial Regulation)
MD MLO Exam Content Outline
Maryland Licensing Requirements
State-specific education, renewal, and licensing requirements
Maryland Mortgage Law
State mortgage statutes, usury laws, and lending regulations
Consumer Protection
State disclosure requirements, borrower rights, fair lending
Regulatory Authority
Commissioner of Financial Regulation oversight, enforcement, and compliance
Foreclosure Procedures
Maryland-specific judicial and non-judicial foreclosure process, timelines, and remedies
How to Pass the MD 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 Maryland MLO exam?
The Maryland MLO exam is the state-specific component of the NMLS licensing test. It covers Maryland mortgage laws, licensing requirements administered by the Commissioner of Financial Regulation, and state consumer protection regulations. You must pass both this state exam and the national SAFE exam to originate mortgages in Maryland.
How many questions are on the Maryland MLO state exam?
The Maryland 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 Maryland-specific topics should I study?
Focus on Maryland's dual foreclosure system (both judicial and non-judicial), the 45-day Notice of Intent to Foreclose, the Commissioner of Financial Regulation's enforcement authority, Maryland's $50,000 minimum surety bond, the Maryland Mortgage Lender Law, and the state's foreclosure mediation program.
What are the Maryland MLO license requirements?
Maryland requires 20 hours of NMLS-approved pre-license education, passing both the national and state NMLS exams, a criminal background check and credit report through NMLS, and registration through NMLS with employer sponsorship. Maryland does not require additional state-specific pre-license education hours beyond the federal 20-hour requirement.