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How to Get a Mortgage Loan Originator License in Ohio

Mortgage Loan Originator license requirements in Ohio — experience, exams, fees, reciprocity, and salary data from NMLS / State Banking/Finance Dept.

Experience

— months

Exam Fee

$110

Passing Score

70%

Avg Salary

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Requirements

Mortgage Loan Originator — Help borrowers apply for and obtain mortgage loans for home purchases and refinancing.

Minimum Age	18 years old
Education	20 hours NMLS-approved pre-licensing education
Experience Details	20 hours NMLS-approved pre-licensing education

Exam Name	Ohio SAFE MLO National Test + State Component
Passing Score	70%
Code Edition	SAFE MLO National Test + State Component
Application Fee	$110

Practice with real exam-style questions based on the SAFE MLO National Test + State Component.

Accumulate required experience

Complete — months of supervised work experience.

Apply for the exam

Submit your application and $110 fee through the state portal.

Pass the exam

questions, 70% to pass.

Receive your license

After passing, your license will be issued. Renew every 2 years.

Mortgage Loan Originators in Ohio earn less than the national average. Data from BLS OEWS May 2024.

25th Percentile

—

Median
$62,983

75th Percentile

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Data last verified April 2026. Requirements may change — always verify with the NMLS / State Banking/Finance Dept.