24-Hour Florida Mortgage Broker Pre-License Course from Bob Hogue School of Real Estate

Mortgage Broker Pre-Licensing Course
Course Description
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- Price: $195.00
A deposit of $45.00 will secure your place in class. The balance is due on the 1st day of class. You may register by phone with a credit card or mail your deposit to the administration office.
This 24-hour state approved course includes:
- Reference Materials
  Florida Mortgage Broker's Guide Textbook
  Chapter 494, Florida Mortgage Brokerage and Lending Act, Florida Statutes
  Chapter 69V-40, Rules Regulating Mortgage Brokerage
  Consumer Handbook for Settlement Costs (HUD 1 booklet), by VMP
- Sample tests with several hundred questions.
- Supplemental study materials.
- Personalized diploma suitable for framing.
Requirements for Licensure
To be eligible for a Mortgage Broker license, the state of Florida requires you to...
- be at least 18 years of age
- receive approval of your state application
- complete a state approved 24-hour course
- pass a state examination
- You do not need to be a Florida resident
State Application and Testing Process
To become licensed as a Mortgage Broker, you must do the following:
- Fill Out State Application
- - Applications must be submitted online
    
    Department of Financial Services Online Application
    
    Application Instructions from the OFR
    
    At this point you must make a payment to the state of $281.25
    
    Your state application may be sent in before, during, or after the course. It will take 6-8 weeks on average for the state to process and approve your application.
    
    Check the status of your application by logging in to the online system.
- Submit Fingerprints
- - After submitting your application, the state will mail you a fingerprint card.
    
    A local law enforcement agency will take your fingerprints.
    
    Mail the completed card to the state with the fingerprinting fee of $43.25
    
    Florida Office of Financial Regulation
    
    200 E Gaines St
    
    Tallahassee, FL 32399
- Complete the 24-hour Pre-licensing Course
- - We submit your course completion electronically to the DFS within 72 hours.
- Pass the State Exam
- - Before you can take your state exam, the state must approve your application for licensure.
    
    To schedule your exam, contact Pearson VUE, the state testing vendor. They have locations throughout the state. You can make an appointment online, or by calling (888) 204-6289
    
    Schedule Exam Appointment Online
    
    The exam fee paid to Pearson VUE is $43.00
    
    Your official exam results will be sent by mail after approximately 5 days.
    
    You can retake the exam as many times as necessary within 90 days of the date you submit your application. The exam fee will be $43.00 each time.
    
    Your license will be sent by mail approximately 30 days after passing the state exam.
Mortgage Broker Resources
Mortgage Broker License Renewal
Licenses must be renewed every 2 years. The renewal period ends August 30th of odd numbered years.
The cost to renew is $150.00
Average Salary of Mortgage Brokers
You can research this information at the The Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Laws & Rules Pertaining to Mortgage Brokers
Chapter 494, Florida Statutes
Rule Chapter: 69V-160
Additional Materials
Department of Housing and Urban Development - Settlement Costs and Helpful Information
CHARM - Consumer Handbook on Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
Home Equity Lines of Credit
School Policies
The completion certificate cannot be given to any student who has any absences. It is important that you check with your instructor or the administration office, if you miss any classroom hours.
You may apply for a refund prior to the 3rd hour of classroom attendance. A full refund of the fees paid (less the cost of materials issued by the school) will be provided if written request is received within one year of the start date of the original class.
Please note: Course schedules, tuitions, and classroom locations are subject to change.

Price: $195.00

A deposit of $45.00 will secure your place in class. The balance is due on the 1st day of class. You may register by phone with a credit card or mail your deposit to the administration office.