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NMLS SAFE Exam Breakdown
The NMLS SAFE MLO national test has 125 questions (115 scored + 10 unscored). You need a 75% to pass. Here's the topic breakdown:
Federal Mortgage Laws23%
General Mortgage Knowledge23%
Mortgage Loan Origination25%
Ethics16%
Uniform State Content13%
125 Questions
115 scored + 10 unscored
190 Minutes
3 hours 10 minutes
75% to Pass
87 of 115 scored questions
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NMLS Exam Prep — Essential
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