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2026 Statistics

Key Facts: NV MLO Exam

75%

Passing Score

NMLS

55 Q

State Exam Questions

NMLS UST

20 hrs

Pre-License Education

NV Mortgage Lending Div

$50,000

Surety Bond

Nevada

The Nevada MLO state exam covers NV-specific mortgage laws administered by the NV Department of Business and Industry, Mortgage Lending Division. Combined with the national NMLS SAFE exam, candidates must pass both components to originate mortgages in Nevada. Nevada is a non-judicial foreclosure state using deeds of trust with power of sale clauses. The state enacted landmark protections including AB 284 (requiring proof of authority to foreclose) and the Homeowner's Bill of Rights. Nevada requires a $50,000 surety bond and has no post-sale right of redemption for non-judicial foreclosures.

About the NV MLO Exam

The Nevada MLO state exam tests knowledge of NV-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 (NV Dept of Business & Industry, Mortgage Lending Division)

NV MLO Exam Content Outline

25%

Nevada Licensing Requirements

State-specific education, renewal, and licensing requirements

25%

Nevada Mortgage Law

NRS 645B/645E, deed of trust, and lending regulations

20%

Consumer Protection

AB 284, Homeowner's Bill of Rights, disclosure requirements, fair lending

15%

Regulatory Authority

NV Mortgage Lending Division oversight, enforcement, and compliance

15%

Foreclosure Procedures

Non-judicial foreclosure, NRS 107, notice requirements, trustee's sale

How to Pass the NV 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

NV MLO Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master Nevada's non-judicial foreclosure process under NRS 107: the Notice of Default, 90-day cure period, Notice of Sale, 21-day sale notice period, and trustee's sale — and know there is no post-sale right of redemption
2Study AB 284 thoroughly: requiring attestation of authority from the note holder before foreclosure, prohibiting robo-signing, and criminal penalties for false filings — this was a landmark Nevada law driven by the Las Vegas housing crisis
3Know the Homeowner's Bill of Rights (AB 321): single point of contact, good faith loss mitigation evaluation, and dual tracking restrictions
4Understand Nevada's deed of trust structure with three parties (trustor, beneficiary, trustee) and how the power of sale clause enables non-judicial foreclosure
5Review the $50,000 surety bond requirement and Nevada's deficiency judgment restrictions, especially the prohibition on deficiency judgments for purchase money loans on single-family residences

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Nevada MLO exam?

The Nevada MLO exam is the state-specific component of the NMLS licensing test. It covers NV mortgage laws, licensing requirements administered by the Mortgage Lending Division, and state consumer protection regulations. You must pass both this state exam and the national SAFE exam to originate mortgages in Nevada.

How many questions are on the Nevada MLO state exam?

The Nevada 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 Nevada-specific topics should I study?

Focus on Nevada's non-judicial foreclosure process under NRS 107 (90-day cure period, 21-day sale notice), AB 284's requirements for proof of authority to foreclose, the Homeowner's Bill of Rights (AB 321), the deed of trust structure, NRS 645B/645E licensing requirements, the $50,000 surety bond, and Nevada's deficiency judgment restrictions.

What are the Nevada MLO license requirements?

Nevada requires 20 hours of NMLS-approved pre-license education, passing both the national and state NMLS exams, a criminal background check and credit report, a $50,000 surety bond (minimum), and registration through NMLS. Nevada also requires minimum net worth for mortgage companies.