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Florida vs Maryland for MLO Licensing

Total Fees
$410.25
FL
vs
$416.25
MD
Pre-Licensing
20 hrs
FL
vs
24 hrs
MD
Timeline
4-8 wks
FL
vs
4-8 wks
MD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Florida Maryland
Total Fees $410.25 $416.25
Pre-Licensing Hours 20 hrs 24 hrs
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle N/A N/A
Renewal Fee $195 $225
CE Hours 8 hrs 8 hrs
Reciprocity None None

Key Differences

Cost

Florida is $6 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Florida

Education Hours

Florida requires only 20 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Florida

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Florida $410.25
vs Maryland ($416.25)
Fewer Hours
Florida 20 hrs
vs Maryland (24 hrs)
Faster Processing
Florida 4-8 wks
vs Maryland (4-8 wks)

Florida

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