Free California MLO Exam Prep
California Mortgage Loan Originator Exam
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This covers California-specific laws and requirements. Most Mortgage Loan Originator exams have both national and state portions.
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What You'll Study
5 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Chapter 1: California Regulatory Framework & Regulatory Bodies
3 sections
Chapter 2: California Mortgage Licensing Laws (CFL & CRMLA)
4 sections
Chapter 3: California Mortgage Law & Operational Compliance
4 sections
Chapter 4: California Consumer Protection & Borrower Rights
3 sections
Chapter 5: California Foreclosure Procedures & Anti-Deficiency Protections
3 sections
California MLO Exam Details
California Mortgage Loan Originator Exam
Administered by California Department of Financial Protection & Innovation (DFPI)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official California Department of Financial Protection & Innovation (DFPI) content outline
State licensing, education, renewal requirements under CFL and CRMLA
California Finance Lenders Law, Residential Mortgage Lending Act, and state regulations
Disclosure requirements, borrower rights, predatory lending protections
DFPI oversight, enforcement actions, and examinations
California non-judicial foreclosure process, timelines, and homeowner protections
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