In order to become a Cypher Partner loan officer you will need to get a Real Estate Salesperson or Real Estate Broker license from the California Bureau of Real Estate, and a NMLS Mortgage Loan Officer endorsement for your BRE license.
There are both education and testing requirements for both items.
Licensing and Education
	| BRE Education and Licensing Requirements | NMLS Requirements | 
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 Education:
 
 Real Estate Principles
 Real Estate Practice
 One elective from the following:
 
 Real Estate Appraisal
 Property Management
 Real Estate Finance
 Real Estate Economics
 Legal Aspects of Real Estate
 Real Estate Office Administration
 General Accounting
 Business Law
 Escrows
 Mortgage Loan Brokering and Lending
 Computer Applications in Real Estate
 Common Interest Developments
 
 Fingerprints
 State Level Exam
 Pay Exam and Licensing Fees
 
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 20 Hour SAFE ACT Licensing Course
 Fingerprints (different from BRE)
 NMLS Exam
 Pay Exam and Licensing Fees
 
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