Become a TACDC member today!

 Click here for more information and to access our membership application. 

1524 South IH35
Suite 310
Austin, Texas 78704

Phone:    512.916.0508  
Fax:      512.916.0541

info@tacdc.org

Follow these steps to get licensed:

1.    Register each individual falling under the SAFE Act into the NMLS System

« OBTAIN YOUR NMLS UNIQUE IDENTIFIER NUMBER –
You MUST create an account and receive your “Unique Identifier” number through NMLS before you register for an NMLS approved class. 
1.  Create your Individual NMLS Account here. 
2.  CLICK HERE for step-by-step instructions on how to obtain your Unique NMLS Identifier Number once you have created your account.  For instructions on where to find the page that displays your Unique ID #, click here.  YOU WILL NEED TO PRINT THAT PAGE AND TAKE IT TO YOUR CLASS.  NOTE: Power Training, Inc. Course Policies provide that a $25.00 administrative fee will be assessed if an incorrect NMLS number or no NMLS numbers is provided. Click here to read the course policies as promulgated by Power Training, Inc.    
 

2.    Enroll for your NMLS approved 20hr Pre-exam training.  For a list of upcoming trainings, CLICK HERE.
         « To register online CLICK HERE. 
         « To register by phone, mail, or fax CLICK HERE.        

To register for the 20 hour NMLS approved training, (NMLS Provider #: 1400059), YOU MUST RECEIVE YOUR ‘UNIQUE IDENTIFIER NUMBER’ FROM NMLS TO REGISTER.  YOUR REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT IT.  We will need this number to bank your hours through Pulse Portal upon completion of the course.  For instructions on where to get your Unique ID #, click here.  Pulse Portal is where your education record will be kept and maintained.  Each course is limited to 50 participants - so sign up now to secure your place!  Your attendance for the full 20-hours is mandatory.  Please schedule your travel accordingly.

NOTE: This course is approved by the NMLS for content. The content meets NMLS requirements for the mandated 20 hours of Pre-Licensing education.  It is intended to help you pass the required State and federal tests.   It is not intended to provide training in underwriting and other skills which may be necessary for mortgage origination.

3.    Complete your 20 hours of education including:
                            o   3 hours of NMLS approved Federal law and regulations
                            o   3 hours of NMLS approved ethics
                            o   2 hours of NMLS non-traditional lending
                            o   12 hours of NMLS undefined education

 4.    Enroll for your State of Texas Test

1.  Go to www.PearsonVue.com
2. Click on the “Test Taker Services” tab
    «    Select your Category – pick “Real Estate Appraisers, Mortgage and Loans”
    «    Select your Program – pick “Texas Mortgage Brokers” (this is your section even 
            if you are only obtaining a Loan Officer License.)
3. Select Register for an Exam
4.  Set up a user name and password by clicking on “Create an Account”  (under the log in button, in fine print)
5.  Set up your information and pick ‘Loan Officer’ (this applies even if you are a ‘Foreclosure Counselor’)
6.  In the Test Takers page, on the left menu, under ‘My Tasks’, click on ‘Schedule a Test’
7.  In Bold Red you will see a statement “Register for an Exam”
8.  For the ‘Company/Assoc. Sponsor/Testing Category’, select ‘Texas Savings and Loan Department’
9. For the ‘Test Program’, select ‘Texas Mortgage Brokers’
10. For the ‘Test’, select: ‘Loan Officer (Exam Only)  ( 38-TX-02)
11. For the Language: select your preference
12.  Schedule the test by selecting your city and the date and time that best fits your needs.
13.  Once you have completed the test, hold onto your passing score until your MU4 has been approved by the state.

5.    Enroll for your Federal Test – NOTE: YOU MUST PURCHASE THE TEST THROUGH THE NMLS WEBSITE:

                                     1.  Sign into NMLS: https://www.statemortgageregistry.com/Public/Default.aspx
                                     2. Select ‘Professional Requirements’ TAB
                                     3. Click on ‘Testing’ on the sub-menu bar
                                     4. Select ‘Test Enrollments’ on the Menu to the left
                                     5.  Select any state as Texas is not in the system yet…
                                     6.  Select ‘Next’ on the bottom of the page
                                     7.  Select ‘SAFE Mortgage Loan Originator Test - National Component’
                                     8.  Select ‘Add to Cart’ and follow the process from there to PURCHASE YOUR TEST

                   THEN – to SCHEDULE your test - CALL:

                                     Pearson VUE www.pearsonvue.com/nmls 1-866-994-6657
                                     OR
                                     Prometric www.prometric.com/nmls 1-877-671-6657

6.   Your trainer will bank your 20 hours of education credit.  After 10 days, you can check www.pulseportal.com to verify that your hours are banked.  This will be your permanent record with NMLS of the education you have completed.

7.    Take your scheduled State and Federal Tests. They may be taken in any order.

8.    Prepare your MU4 Form online through NMLS for processing when the State goes live in April*
NOTE: upon receipt, the SML will mail you a FastPass for fingerprint processing.   As part of the process, you will be required to pass a credit report check AND background check which includes:
                            o   10 years of residence history with “to and from” dates; and
                            o   10 years of job history with “to and from” dates – NO GAPS!  If you were unemployed for any period of time,
                                 show the “to and from” dates and state “unemployed” 
*Be sure to indicate that you want your state test certified when you create your MU4.

TO REGISTER FOR YOUR NMLS 20-HOUR APPROVED TRAINING

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER CONVENIENTLY ONLINE, OR
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER BY PHONE, MAIL, OR FAX
THE REGISTRATION PERIOD FOR EACH TRAINING ENDS AT CLOSE OF BUSINESS TWO BUSINESS DAYS BEFORE THE TRAINING BEGINS.  REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED AFTER SUCH TIME CANNOT BE ACCEPTED.  YOU MUST HAVE YOUR NMLS UNIQUE IDENTIFIER NUMBER TO REGISTER AND TAKE THE COURSE.
 For a list of upcoming trainings, CLICK HERE.