Estimated Time - Broker

National Mortgage Broker License Processing Times

This table shows estimated approval times for mortgage broker licenses by state, measured from the date of submission of a complete application to the state regulatory authority. These timeframes are estimates and can vary based on application completeness and state processing volumes.

Note: Processing times assume a complete application with all required documentation. Incomplete applications or requests for additional information will extend these timeframes. Contact Herb Thomas for guidance on expediting your mortgage broker license application.

State Licensing Matrix

View state-by-state requirements and costs

State License Type Estimated Approval Time
AK Mtg Broker 45-60 DAYS
AL Mtg Broker 45-60 DAYS
AR Mtg Broker 45-60 DAYS
AZ Mtg Broker 60-90 DAYS
CA Finance Lender 75-90 DAYS
CO Mtg Broker 45-60 DAYS
CT 1st Mtg Broker 60-75 DAYS
DC Mtg. Broker 60-75 DAYS
DE Mtg. Broker 75-90 DAYS
FL Correspondent Lender 45-60 DAYS
GA Mtg. Broker 60-90 DAYS
HI Mtg. Broker 60-90 DAYS
IA Mtg. Broker 30-45 DAYS
ID Mtg Broker 30-45 DAYS
IL Resid. Loan 90-120 DAYS
IN Loan Broker 30-45 DAYS
KS Mtg Broker 30-45 DAYS
KY Mtg Broker 45-60 DAYS
LA Mtg. Broker 45-60 DAYS
MA Mtg Broker 75-90 DAYS
MD Mtg Broker 60-75 DAYS
ME Credit Services Org 30-45 DAYS
MI 1st Mtg. Broker 75-90 DAYS
MN Mtg Originator 30-45 DAYS
MO Mtg Broker 60-75 DAYS
MS Mtg. Broker 60-75 DAYS
MT Mtg Broker 45-60 DAYS
NC Mtg. Broker 75-90 DAYS
ND Money Broker 30-45 DAYS
NE Mtg. Broker 30-45 DAYS
NH Mtg Broker 75-90 DAYS
NJ 1ST Mtg Broker 90-105 DAYS
NM Mtg Broker 30-45 DAYS
NV Mtg Broker 120-180 DAYS
NY Mtg Broker 120-180 DAYS
OH Mtg Broker 90-105 DAYS
OK Mtg Broker 60-75 DAYS
OR Mtg Broker 30-45 DAYS
PA 1st Mtg Broker 60-75 DAYS
RI Mtg Broker 60-75 DAYS
SC Mtg Broker 60-75 DAYS
SD Mtg Broker 30-45 DAYS
TN Mtg Broker 30-45 DAYS
TX Mtg Broker 60-75 DAYS
UT Mtg Broker 60-75 DAYS
VA Mtg Broker 45-60 DAYS
VT Mtg Broker 60-75 DAYS
WA Mtg Broker 90-105 DAYS
WI Mtg Broker 30-45 DAYS
WV Mtg Broker 60-75 DAYS
WY Mtg Broker 30-45 DAYS

Showing 51 states. Contact us for detailed information about specific requirements.

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Fastest Processing States

  • IA, ID, IN, KS, ME, MN, ND, NE, NM, OR, SD, TN, WI, WY: 30-45 days

Longest Processing States

  • NV, NY: 120-180 days (longest processing times)