Become a Mortgage Loan Originator: Career Launch

Name: Become a Mortgage Loan Originator: Career Launch
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MLO training-Learn how to start closing loans even as a beginner in 1 course-Software & Automating processes

Created byJoe Correa - 50,000+ Students

Last updated 2/2026

English

What you'll learn

Start closing loans as soon as you finish this course as a mortgage loan originator
Discover how to submit loans to lenders
Master the interest rate pricing process to give borrowers par pricing, rate credits, or buy down loan points
Start working right away as a loan officer by mastering the key topics in this course
Understand how digital storage can allow you to save files and work faster and with less paperwork as a mortgage loan originator
Understand what an EPO is and what it means for you
Obtain a borrower signature authorization and getting executed before pulling credit
Run Desktop Underwriter and Loan Prospector overview
Learn to prequalify borrowers quickly and efficiently through prequal links

Course content

4 sections • 19 lectures • 1h 20m total length

Is it profitable to become a mortgage loan originator?1:05
Discover how profitable it is to become a mortgage loan originator, with opportunities in investor and hard money loans across rising or falling rates.
Do you need to know how to process loans?1:43
Learn how loan originators speed closings by taking a hands-on approach, knowing what to request in advance, and efficiently ordering insurance, title, appraisal, and income verification.
Will you have a flexible work schedule as a mortgage loan originator?3:45
Choose a flexible schedule as a mortgage loan originator and build a smart, efficient process to close loans by daily outreach to realtors and clients with product and rate updates.
Where should you search for leads?2:12
Identify lead sources for a mortgage loan originator by prioritizing realtors, past customers, and friends and family, and leverage free sources, fast responses, and ongoing referrals.

Prequalifying a borrower process6:14
Learn how to prequalify a borrower using Blink, set up applications, collect essential personal and financial data, and track loans through the pipeline for efficient mortgage origination.
Pipeline overview, downloading files, and managing your prequal link2:13
Learn to access the pipeline, download files or send to uw, copy the direct prequalification link, and share with borrowers and realtors to streamline prequalification.
A quick interruption0:22
Ask learners to rate and review the course to boost its rank and support the instructor's ability to create more courses.
Getting started reviewing your loan application on the lenders portal6:17
Review the borrower's loan information in the lender portal, verify product type, down payment source, LTV, and ensure accuracy before underwriting.
Employment and income, liabilities, details of transaction, and declarations6:54
Master verification of income and assets with Dockless tools, assess liabilities and DTI impacts, and navigate details of transaction, declarations, and government monitoring for mortgage prequalification and underwriting.
Mastering the fees section of the loan application6:49
Master the fees section of the loan application by reviewing origination fees, third party and government fees, and initial escrow and prepaid items, then review the loan estimate.
Running DU & LP, submit to UW, generating loan docs, ordering the appraisals13:02
Prequalify borrowers by selecting a credit vendor, entering credentials, and reviewing the credit report. Attach documents, submit to underwriting, and export the 3.4 loan file.
Delegating loan processor tasks2:27
Learn to delegate loan processing using processor assist, gather borrower documents, and efficiently order payoffs, condo records, title and insurance, all through the lender's portal.

Pricing out an interest rate7:02
Price out and quote interest rate ranges, lock or float rates, and tailor purchase or refi scenarios with loan type, LTV, credit score, and mortgage insurance options.
How to read interest rate ranges and options6:00
Learn to read interest rate ranges for a conforming 30-year fixed loan, compare rate credits and closing costs, and decide when to lock or float rates and manage payments.

Make the most of the technology available to you3:02
Leverage technology to store mortgage documents online with Dropbox, Google Drive, and Microsoft OneDrive, scan from your phone, and upload in XML or Fannie Mae 3.2 formats to lenders.
Understanding what Dropbox is and a general overview of th website5:10
Learn to use dropbox to securely download, share, and sign mortgage documents in digital formats, including pdf, and scan with your phone for fast closing packages.
Sharing folders on Dropbox2:24
Create and name a borrower folder in Dropbox, share it with the broker via email, indicate pre-qualified status, and upload documents from any device to ensure auditable, efficient mortgage processing.
Doing loans the right way to prevent fraud3:00
Learn to audit mortgage originations ethically by guiding borrowers toward legitimate options when they don’t qualify, such as income increases, a co-borrower, or gift funds, and avoid fraud.
Understanding EPO's and how they affect your compensation0:37
Learn about the six-month IPO clawback in mortgage origination, how commissions must be returned if borrowers refinance or close within six months, and why asking about property plans matters.
Once your done, you can apply to work at Finibi Mortgage
Course quiz

Requirements

Basic English
Basic math

Description

Have you ever wanted to start working at a mortgage company but didn't know where to start? Are you looking to start a career in the mortgage industry? This course prepares you to work for a mortgage company and can land you a job with Finibi Mortgage once you pass and finish all the lectures provided. No theory, only real on-the-job knowledge. Yes, once you finish this course and get licensed, you can close more loans!

The mortgage market is always growing and mortgage companies are always hiring. When interest rates are low, conventional, FHA, VA, and USDA loans are popular. When interest rates are high, investor loans are extremely popular and profitable. The mortgage industry is a great opportunity to increase your income even on a part-time basis and it gives you the chance to greatly increase your income for years to come. This course is simple and easy to understand since it takes you through the entire process step by step. It's directed towards people who have already obtained, are studying for, or want to take there mortgage loan originator license but anyone can take this course and then get licensed. It will teach you the behind the scenes, practical side of the business, not theory as most courses teach. Don't wait to change your life, change your life by taking this course.

WHAT WILL YOU GAIN BY TAKING THIS COURSE?

You will start make a great income on a part-time or full-time basis (you make your own schedule!)
Earn high commissions (most starting LO's make $60,000+ on average)
Learn how the entire mortgage process works from A to Z
Discover how to use technology to automate the entire process
Start a long lasting career in real estate financing

This course covers:

How to prequalify a borrower using lender technology
How to price an interest rate and understand what a rate credit is and what buying down an interest rate means
What you can do to delegate the processing side of the business
How to run DU and LP to pre-underwrite loans
Where you need to go to store digital files and share them with your team members and broker
How to go over a loan application and how to order an appraisal

Once you finish this course, you can download the course certificate which will allow you to land a job with a bank, lender, or mortgage company. Also, I offer a 30 day money back guarantee so you can cancel if you are not completely satisfied so you have nothing to lose.

It’s time to get started with this course.

Who this course is for:

Anyone who wants to work as a mortgage loan originator, loan officer, and processor
Anyone who wants to start a new career in a profitable field.

Become a Mortgage Loan Originator: Career Launch

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Jumpstarting your career as a Mortgage Loan Originator4 lectures • 9min

Start prequalifying and submit loans as a mortgage loan officer8 lectures • 44min

Understand interest rate options and pricing borrower mortgage loans2 lectures • 13min

Digital file storage, file sharing, preventing fraud, and what EPO's are5 lectures • 14min

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