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Key Facts: MT MLO Exam
75%
Passing Score
NMLS
55 Q
State Exam Questions
NMLS UST
20 hrs
Pre-License Education
MT Division of Banking
$25,000
Surety Bond
Montana
The Montana MLO state exam covers Montana-specific mortgage laws administered by the Montana Division of Banking and Financial Institutions. Combined with the national NMLS SAFE exam, candidates must pass both components to originate mortgages in Montana. Montana is a non-judicial foreclosure state using trust indentures with a 120-day minimum notice period before sale. The state requires a $25,000 surety bond and has unique provisions under the Montana Mortgage Broker and Loan Originator Licensing Act.
About the MT MLO Exam
The Montana MLO state exam tests knowledge of Montana-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 (Montana Division of Banking and Financial Institutions)
MT MLO Exam Content Outline
Montana Licensing Requirements
State-specific education, renewal, and licensing requirements
Montana Mortgage Law
State mortgage statutes, usury laws, and lending regulations
Consumer Protection
State disclosure requirements, borrower rights, fair lending
Regulatory Authority
MT Division of Banking oversight, enforcement, and compliance
Foreclosure Procedures
Montana non-judicial foreclosure process, timelines, and remedies
How to Pass the MT 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 Montana MLO exam?
The Montana MLO exam is the state-specific component of the NMLS licensing test. It covers Montana mortgage laws, licensing requirements administered by the Montana Division of Banking and Financial Institutions, and state consumer protection regulations. You must pass both this state exam and the national SAFE exam to originate mortgages in Montana.
How many questions are on the Montana MLO state exam?
The Montana 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 Montana-specific topics should I study?
Focus on Montana's non-judicial foreclosure through trust indentures with the 120-day notice requirement, the Montana Mortgage Broker and Loan Originator Licensing Act, the Division of Banking's regulatory authority, Montana's usury laws, the $25,000 surety bond, and the small tract provision for properties up to 40 acres.
What are the Montana MLO license requirements?
Montana 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. Montana follows the standard federal SAFE Act requirements.