8 Hour SAFE Comprehensive: Staying Compliant in Today’s Regulatory Landscape (#15655)

The NMLSR has approved this Online Self Study (OSS) 8 Hour SAFE Comprehensive Continuing Education Course, focusing on Staying Compliant in Today’s Regulatory Landscape. It is tailored to address federal law, ethics, non-traditional mortgage guidance, and relevant information mandated by the continuing education requirements outlined in the SAFE Act of 2008. With timed modules, this OSS course allows students to navigate at their own pace. Upon enrollment, students will receive a confirmation email with login details and the necessary technology requirements to begin the course.

8 Hour SAFE Course Required Content

The course content follows a structured format, including:

• • Three (3) hours dedicated to Federal law and regulations.
  • Two (2) hours focused on ethics, covering instruction on fraud, consumer protection, and fair lending standards.
  • Two (2) hours allocated for training on lending standards in the nontraditional mortgage product marketplace.
  • One (1) hour designated for electives.

8 Hour SAFE OSS Course Topics & Format

The course, addressing NMLS required CE topics for 2024, delves into areas ranked 1-10 by the Multi-State Mortgage Committee (MMC). It covers specific topics such as The Truth-in-Lending Act, The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, The Fair Credit Reporting Act, The Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Ethics in the Industry, Fraud, Consumer Protection, Fair Lending Issues, Nontraditional Mortgage Products, and 1 Hour of Elective Content on AI in the Mortgage Industry.

Importantly, this is a newly introduced 8-hour SAFE Comprehensive course, enabling both new and existing clients to complete it without violating the NMLS’ successive year rule.

Furthermore, Online Self Study Courses offer the flexibility to log in and out based on your schedule, allowing you to complete your NMLS required Continuing Education at your preferred pace. It’s crucial to recognize that, depending on your licensing location, additional State-required CE may be necessary. For easy access to the list of individual States and their specific requirements, please consult our comprehensive course catalog.