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Key Facts: NC MLO Exam
75%
Passing Score
NMLS
55 Q
State Exam Questions
NMLS UST
20 hrs
Pre-License Education
NC Commissioner of Banks
$25,000
Surety Bond
North Carolina
The North Carolina MLO state exam covers NC-specific mortgage laws administered by the NC Commissioner of Banks. Combined with the national NMLS SAFE exam, candidates must pass both components to originate mortgages in North Carolina. NC uses non-judicial foreclosure through power of sale, but uniquely requires a preliminary court hearing before the clerk of court. NC was a pioneer in anti-predatory lending legislation (1999). The state requires a $25,000 surety bond and features a 10-day upset bid period after foreclosure sales.
About the NC MLO Exam
The North Carolina MLO state exam tests knowledge of North Carolina-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 (NC Commissioner of Banks)
NC MLO Exam Content Outline
North Carolina Licensing Requirements
State-specific education, renewal, and licensing requirements
North Carolina Mortgage Law
State mortgage statutes, usury laws, and lending regulations
Consumer Protection
NC Predatory Lending Law, disclosure requirements, borrower rights
Regulatory Authority
NC Commissioner of Banks oversight, enforcement, and compliance
Foreclosure Procedures
NC power of sale foreclosure with clerk hearing, upset bids, and timelines
How to Pass the NC 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 North Carolina MLO exam?
The North Carolina MLO exam is the state-specific component of the NMLS licensing test. It covers NC mortgage laws, licensing requirements administered by the NC Commissioner of Banks, and state consumer protection regulations including the NC Predatory Lending Law. You must pass both this state exam and the national SAFE exam.
How many questions are on the North Carolina MLO state exam?
The North Carolina 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 North Carolina-specific topics should I study?
Focus on NC's unique foreclosure process requiring a clerk's hearing before sale, the 10-day upset bid period, the NC Predatory Lending Law (one of the first in the nation), the Commissioner of Banks' regulatory authority, the $25,000 surety bond, and NC's anti-predatory lending provisions restricting high-cost home loans.
What are the North Carolina MLO license requirements?
North Carolina 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. NC follows the NC SAFE Mortgage Licensing Act framework.