Annual MLO Training & SAFE Act Compliance

November 12, 2026
Live Webinar
DateNov 12, 2026Duration60 minutes
12:00 PM PST01:00 PM MST
02:00 PM CST03:00 PM EST
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MLO compliance goes far beyond registration.

Strengthen your annual MLO training and SAFE Act compliance with clear guidance on registration, compensation rules, common violations, and the essential steps for a successful SAFE Act audit.

KEY WEBINAR TAKEAWAYS
  • Who must be registered, which employees meet the definition of a “mortgage loan originator”, and which are exempt
  • Initial and subsequent registration process, including proper use of forms, criminal background checks, fingerprinting, and MLO registration submission
  • Required policies, procedures, and compensation rules
  • Nine required steps for the annual audit
  • Loan originators are required to receive periodic training commensurate with their day-to-day origination responsibilities
  • How to identify and avoid five common SAFE Act violations

BONUS MATERIALS

  • SAFE Act FAQs issued by the CFPB
  • Links to exam procedures
  • SAFE Act compliance checklist
  • Template for a SAFE Act audit

WEBINAR DETAILS

What does it mean to be a mortgage loan originator (MLO)? Are the MLOs at your financial institution following all the requirements? There are mandated registration procedures and a requirement to perform an annual independent audit. This webinar will address these rules, cover the SAFE Act requirements, provide an overview of the Loan Originator Compensation Rules, reveal five common SAFE Act violations, and offer nine steps for a SAFE Act audit. The concise summary of federal regulations that apply to mortgage lending will augment the overall MLO training requirements.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

  • Mortgage loan officers and managers
  • SAFE Act administrators
  • Compliance officers
  • Internal auditors

TAKE-AWAY TOOLKIT

  • Employee training log
  • Interactive quiz
  • PDF of slides and speaker’s contact info for follow-up questions
  • Attendance certificate provided to self-report CE credits

NOTE: All materials are subject to copyright. Transmission, retransmission, or republishing of any webinar to other institutions or those not employed by your institution is prohibited. Print materials may be copied for eligible participants only.

Presented By

Susan CostonisSusan Costonis
Compliance Training & Consulting for Financial Institutions
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