(2) Fingerprint cards for background/credit check (those with poor credit history are known to be rejected)

(3) Application fee based on $37.16/hour processing

(4) $530.86 annual assessment fee

(5) Continuing Education courses required

(6) Physical office required in state; however, this can be waived if applicant has 2+ yrs experience OR meets educational requirements & passes written exam.

Loan Officer Requirements:

(1) 18 years of age

(2) High school diploma or GED 

(1) $155 initial application fee

(4) Criminal background and fingerprints check

(5) Credit check

(6) Passing (75%) a pre-licensing test, fee of $52

(8) Must successfully complete two approved continuing education courses each year.  In the first year, one of the two required continuing education classes must include Ethics

Contact Information:

Washington State Department of Financial Institutions

Physical Location

150 Israel Road SW

Tumwater, WA 98501

Mailing Address

PO Box 41200

Olympia, WA 98504-1200

Phone: 360.902.8703

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Website: www.dfi.wa.gov/cs/mortgage.htm

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