Earn Your Texas Mortgage Loan Officer License

Start your career in the mortgage industry with online pre-licensure education through Hill College and The CE Shop. Whether you're exploring a new career or looking to expand your professional opportunities, our online mortgage loan originator courses provide the education you need to take the next step.

Hill College partners with The CE Shop to offer National Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS)-approved pre-licensure education for individuals pursuing a Texas Mortgage Loan Officer license through the Texas Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner (OCCC).

Prepare for a career helping individuals and families navigate the mortgage lending process while completing the required education through a convenient online learning experience.

Why Choose This Program?

• NMLS-approved pre-licensure education

• Online instructor-led coursework

• Flexible course scheduling

• Comprehensive instruction covering federal mortgage lending laws, ethics, and industry practices

• Interactive lessons and downloadable course materials

• Exam preparation options available

• Convenient online enrollment through Hill College

Your Path to Becoming a Texas Mortgage Loan Officer

The first step toward becoming a licensed Mortgage Loan Officer is to create an account with the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS) and obtain your unique NMLS identification number.

Once registered, you can begin completing the required 20 hours of NMLS-approved pre-licensure education.

The 20-hour education requirement includes:

• Federal Law – 3 hours: Learn the federal laws and regulations governing mortgage lending.

• Ethics – 3 hours: Explore ethical responsibilities and professional standards within the mortgage industry.

• Non-Traditional Mortgage Lending – 2 hours: Understand non-traditional mortgage products and lending practices.

• Electives – 12 hours: Build additional knowledge and skills related to mortgage lending and the loan origination process.

These courses provide an introduction to mortgage lending practices and help prepare students for the next step in the licensing process: the SAFE Mortgage Loan Originator Test.

Career Opportunities

Mortgage Loan Officers play an important role in helping individuals and families achieve their homeownership and financial goals. They work with borrowers to understand financing options, guide them through loan applications, and help navigate the mortgage lending process.

A career in mortgage lending may offer opportunities to work with:

• Mortgage lending companies

• Financial institutions

• Mortgage brokerage firms

• Consumer lending organizations

Whether you're beginning a new career or building on your existing professional experience, mortgage loan originator education can help you take the next step.

Ready to Get Started?

Take the first step toward a career in mortgage lending! Create your NMLS account, explore available course packages, and enroll through Hill College's partnership with The CE Shop.

Sign up for Texas Mortgage Loan Officer Courses

For additional information about Texas mortgage licensing requirements, visit the Texas Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner or the NMLS Resource Center.

Important Licensing Information

Completion of the required pre-licensure education is one step in the mortgage loan originator licensing process. Applicants must also meet applicable state and federal licensing requirements, pass the SAFE Mortgage Loan Originator Test, and complete the required application process.

A unique NMLS identification number is required for course completion reporting. Course completion is reported to NMLS by The CE Shop.