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Key Facts: MS MLO Exam
75%
Passing Score
NMLS
55 Q
State Exam Questions
NMLS UST
20 hrs
Pre-License Education
MS Dept of Banking
$25,000
Surety Bond
Mississippi
The Mississippi MLO state exam covers Mississippi-specific mortgage laws administered by the Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance. Combined with the national NMLS SAFE exam, candidates must pass both components to originate mortgages in Mississippi. Mississippi is a non-judicial foreclosure state using deeds of trust with power of sale. The state requires a $25,000 surety bond for MLO licensees and has specific provisions under the Mississippi S.A.F.E. Mortgage Act.
About the MS MLO Exam
The Mississippi MLO state exam tests knowledge of Mississippi-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 (Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance)
MS MLO Exam Content Outline
Mississippi Licensing Requirements
State-specific education, renewal, and licensing requirements
Mississippi Mortgage Law
State mortgage statutes, usury laws, and lending regulations
Consumer Protection
State disclosure requirements, borrower rights, fair lending
Regulatory Authority
MS Dept of Banking and Consumer Finance oversight, enforcement, and compliance
Foreclosure Procedures
Mississippi non-judicial foreclosure process, timelines, and remedies
How to Pass the MS 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 Mississippi MLO exam?
The Mississippi MLO exam is the state-specific component of the NMLS licensing test. It covers Mississippi mortgage laws, licensing requirements administered by the Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance, and state consumer protection regulations. You must pass both this state exam and the national SAFE exam to originate mortgages in Mississippi.
How many questions are on the Mississippi MLO state exam?
The Mississippi 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 Mississippi-specific topics should I study?
Focus on Mississippi's non-judicial foreclosure process using deeds of trust, the Mississippi S.A.F.E. Mortgage Act, the Department of Banking and Consumer Finance's regulatory authority, Mississippi's usury laws and 10% interest rate cap, the $25,000 surety bond requirement, and Mississippi's consumer protection provisions.
What are the Mississippi MLO license requirements?
Mississippi requires 20 hours of NMLS-approved pre-license education, passing both national and state exams, an FBI background check and credit report, a $25,000 surety bond, and NMLS registration. Mississippi follows the standard federal SAFE Act requirements for pre-license education.