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S.A.F.E. Mortgage Licensing Act – Regulation G (Federal)

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S.A.F.E. Mortgage Licensing Act – Regulation G (Federal)

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Kriti Kamra

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What you'll learn

  • Describe the purpose of the SAFE Act and the differences between federal registration and state licensing

  • Identify who must be registered as an MLO under Regulation G

  • Outline institutional responsibilities for policies, procedures, monitoring, and annual testing related to MLO registration

  • Locate and correctly use NMLS unique identifiers in communications and disclosure

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June 2026

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There are 3 modules in this course

This module builds the regulatory foundation learners need before they can navigate MLO registration and compliance with confidence. It begins with an overview of the course and then moves into the core of the SAFE Act: why Congress enacted a nationwide registration system, how the dual-track framework splits between federal registration (Regulation G for depository institutions) and state licensing (Regulation H for non-depository originators), and the role of the NMLS as the central registry. From there, learners explore the Regulation G definition of a mortgage loan originator — the two-prong test, the activities that trigger registration, and the roles that are excluded. The module introduces the key concepts of federal registration and unique identifiers, preparing learners for deeper application in the next module. By the end of this module, learners will be able to describe the SAFE Act's purpose, distinguish between federal and state tracks, identify who qualifies as an MLO, and explain the foundational elements of federal registration.

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Building on the foundational knowledge from Module 1, this module shifts focus from individual MLO knowledge to how institutions operationalize SAFE Act compliance in practice. It begins with the organizational duties that Regulation G imposes on federally regulated employers: the written policies and procedures institutions must establish, background check and criminal history requirements, ongoing monitoring of MLO conduct and registration status, and annual independent testing of the compliance program. Learners then explore how these institutional responsibilities are carried out in practice through the NMLS registration process, including unique identifiers and timing requirements, with a focus on correct usage, common errors, and compliance risks. The module then moves to practical application, where a video demonstration shows correct and incorrect NMLS identifier usage across real-world touchpoints, a step-by-step scenario walks through handling a compliance gap, and formative assessments test whether learners can apply their knowledge to realistic situations. By the end of this module, learners will be able to describe institutional compliance obligations and confidently apply registration and identifier requirements in real-world scenarios.

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This module brings the course to a close by assessing cumulative knowledge and equipping learners with resources for continued reference. The final assessment measures understanding across all course objectives — from the SAFE Act's purpose and the MLO definition through NMLS registration, unique identifiers, and institutional compliance obligations. Following the assessment, learners receive a consolidated summary of the course's key principles and an action-oriented checklist to bridge learning to on-the-job application. This module ensures learners leave the course not only having demonstrated competency but also with clear next steps for applying SAFE Act and Regulation G knowledge in their daily roles.

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