Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO) Licensing Practice Test

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When is the renewal period for a Loan Originator license?

  1. October 1 - November 30

  2. November 1 - December 31

  3. January 1 - February 15

  4. December 1 - January 31

The correct answer is: November 1 - December 31

The correct timeframe for the renewal period of a Loan Originator license is from November 1 to December 31. This period is established to ensure that all licensed Loan Originators have sufficient time to complete any necessary continuing education requirements and submit their renewal applications before the end of the calendar year. This timing aligns with the needs of financial institutions and regulatory processes to ensure that all licenses are current and compliant with the laws and regulations applicable in the new year. The option indicating January 1 to February 15 does not align with the established renewal period, as it suggests a timeline that occurs after the end of the calendar year, when all licenses should already be renewed. Similarly, the other options fall outside the designated renewal timeframe, either starting too early in the year or extending beyond the allowable dates for license renewal in the mortgage industry.