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In a Hawaii mortgage operations checklist, an operations lead sees a compliance issue involving continuing education and renewal. What should the file reflect?

Correct Answer

C) NMLS lists Hawaii state-licensed MLO PE as 20 total hours with 3 Hawaii-specific hours and annual CE as 8 total hours with 1 Hawaii-specific CE hour.

NMLS lists Hawaii state-licensed MLO PE as 20 total hours with 3 Hawaii-specific hours and annual CE as 8 total hours with 1 Hawaii-specific CE hour.

Answer Options
A
Treat the requirement as waived because the borrower or employer agrees.
B
Assume another state's approval automatically satisfies the Hawaii requirement.
C
NMLS lists Hawaii state-licensed MLO PE as 20 total hours with 3 Hawaii-specific hours and annual CE as 8 total hours with 1 Hawaii-specific CE hour.
D
Apply the Hawaii rule only to company licenses and never to individual MLO activity.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

NMLS lists Hawaii state-licensed MLO PE as 20 total hours with 3 Hawaii-specific hours and annual CE as 8 total hours with 1 Hawaii-specific CE hour.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option A: Treat the requirement as waived because the borrower or employer agrees.

Treat the requirement as waived because the borrower or employer agrees. is not correct because the governing rule requires the compliant answer shown in the explanation.

Option B: Assume another state's approval automatically satisfies the Hawaii requirement.

Assume another state's approval automatically satisfies the Hawaii requirement. is not correct because the governing rule requires the compliant answer shown in the explanation.

Option D: Apply the Hawaii rule only to company licenses and never to individual MLO activity.

Apply the Hawaii rule only to company licenses and never to individual MLO activity. is not correct because the governing rule requires the compliant answer shown in the explanation.

Memory Technique

HI -> hi-licensing-education-testing-renewal

Exam Tip

Hawaii licensing questions test NMLS routing, education, testing, application items, sponsorship, renewal timing, and continuing education.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • -Using generic federal mortgage facts when Hawaii state-specific rules are being tested
  • -Confusing Hawaii individual MLO licensing with company, branch, sponsor, bond, or record requirements
  • -Treating Hawaii state-law conduct, advertising, reporting, servicing, or enforcement requirements as optional
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