Mortgage Broker Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any pre-requisites to obtain a Florida Mortgage Broker License?

• Must be minimum of 18 years of age or older
• Enroll and complete a 24 hour course
• Complete the state application and submit to the comptroller of Florida along with the appropriate fee of $223.00
• Take the required state exam and pass with a minimum score of 75
• Florida residency not required
• High School diploma NOT required

How do I obtain my state application?

• You can call the State at (850) 410-9500 or log on to the States web site at www.flofr.com/licensing

When, Where, and How is the State Exam given?

• The state exam is given once a month usually on the 4th Tuesday. You must have your Mortgage Broker state application in prior to the 15th of the month to sit for the following month’s exam.
• The mortgage broker state exam is given in Orlando, St. Petersburg, Ft. Lauderdale, and Tallahassee.
• Out of State applicants must request the City they want to test in. If not you will be scheduled for Ft. Lauderdale. For our out of state students we have made arrangements with a local hotel near the Orlando airport for you to receive a discount rate.
• The state exam is paper based testing. You will need to bring a state issued I.D. to the testing center.

How soon do you receive your state test results?

• You can check the state web site at www.flofr.com/licensing for your test results usually 3-4 days after you test.

What if I need a tutoring course, is there an extra charge?

• At SCORE, we offer special tutoring if you have a problem…..at NO extra charge to you. Additionally, you may take our review courses unlimited for one year. (Included in you tuition)

How do I get started?

• Call one of our Career Counselors at (407) 482-1711 or toll-free at 1-866-HI-SCORE
• Stop by and visit us at the Royal Oaks Shopping Plaza, 120 S. Semoran Blvd., Orlando, Fl. 32807. Click here for a map.
• You can Register Now online with our secure server.