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Key Facts: MI MLO Exam
75%
Passing Score
NMLS
55 Q
State Exam Questions
NMLS UST
20 hrs
Pre-License Education
MI DIFS
6 months
Redemption Period
Michigan
The Michigan MLO state exam covers Michigan-specific mortgage laws administered by the Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS). Combined with the national NMLS SAFE exam, candidates must pass both components to originate mortgages in Michigan. Michigan is primarily a non-judicial foreclosure state using foreclosure by advertisement, though judicial foreclosure is also available. The state has a 6-month statutory redemption period after foreclosure sale and strong consumer protections under Michigan lending laws.
About the MI MLO Exam
The Michigan MLO state exam tests knowledge of Michigan-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 (Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS))
MI MLO Exam Content Outline
Michigan Licensing Requirements
State-specific education, renewal, and licensing requirements
Michigan Mortgage Law
State mortgage statutes, usury laws, and lending regulations
Consumer Protection
State disclosure requirements, borrower rights, fair lending
Regulatory Authority
DIFS oversight, enforcement, and compliance
Foreclosure Procedures
Michigan-specific non-judicial foreclosure by advertisement, timelines, and remedies
How to Pass the MI 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 Michigan MLO exam?
The Michigan MLO exam is the state-specific component of the NMLS licensing test. It covers Michigan mortgage laws, licensing requirements administered by DIFS, and state consumer protection regulations. You must pass both this state exam and the national SAFE exam to originate mortgages in Michigan.
How many questions are on the Michigan MLO state exam?
The Michigan 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 Michigan-specific topics should I study?
Focus on Michigan's non-judicial foreclosure by advertisement process, the 6-month statutory redemption period, DIFS enforcement authority, the Michigan Mortgage Brokers and Lenders Licensing Act, and the state's consumer protection and anti-predatory lending provisions.
What are the Michigan MLO license requirements?
Michigan 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. Michigan does not require additional state-specific pre-license education hours beyond the federal 20-hour requirement.