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California vs Pennsylvania for MLO Licensing

Total Fees
$491
CA
vs
$413
PA
Pre-Licensing
20 hrs
CA
vs
20 hrs
PA
Timeline
4-8 wks
CA
vs
4-8 wks
PA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category California Pennsylvania
Total Fees $491 $413
Pre-Licensing Hours 20 hrs 20 hrs
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle N/A N/A
Renewal Fee $300 $200
CE Hours 8 hrs 8 hrs
Reciprocity None None

Key Differences

Cost

Pennsylvania is $78 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Pennsylvania $413
vs California ($491)
Fewer Hours
California 20 hrs
vs Pennsylvania (20 hrs)
Faster Processing
California 4-8 wks
vs Pennsylvania (4-8 wks)

California

California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation

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Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities

Official Website →

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