Washington Mortgage Broker and Loan Originator Courses and Requirements

Washington Mortgage Broker Continuing Education Requirements

• Designated brokers must successfully complete three approved continuing education courses (PDF)* each year. See WAC 208-660-270 for details.
• Designated brokers may receive credit for one course by attending three mortgage broker commission meetings.
• During a mortgage broker's first year of acting as a designated broker one course must cover ethics.
  Note: Please include a copy of your continuing education certificate when paying your annual assessment to the Department (“DFI”).

Washington Loan Originators Continuing Education Requirements

• Loan Originators must successfully complete two approved continuing education courses each year. See WAC 208-660-370 for details.
• Loan Originators may receive credit for one course by attending three Mortgage Broker commission meetings.
• During a Loan Originator’s first year of licensure one of these courses must cover ethics.

Washington Mortgage Broker and Loan Originator Courses

• WA Mortgage CE 9-hr
• WA Mortgage CE 6-hr Pack-1
• WA Mortgage CE 6-hr Pack-2
• Liens, Taxes and Foreclosures
• Real Estate Appraisal
• Titles and Records
• Real Estate Finance
• Closing and Settlement Costs
• Contracts & Sales Agreements
• Fair Housing