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Iowa vs North Carolina for MLO Licensing

Total Fees
$241.25
IA
vs
$316
NC
Pre-Licensing
20 hrs
IA
vs
24 hrs
NC
Timeline
4-8 wks
IA
vs
4-8 wks
NC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Iowa North Carolina
Total Fees $241.25 $316
Pre-Licensing Hours 20 hrs 24 hrs
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle N/A N/A
Renewal Fee $50 $125
CE Hours 8 hrs 8 hrs
Reciprocity None None

Key Differences

Cost

Iowa is $74.75 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Iowa

Education Hours

Iowa requires only 20 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Iowa

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Iowa $241.25
vs North Carolina ($316)
Fewer Hours
Iowa 20 hrs
vs North Carolina (24 hrs)
Faster Processing
Iowa 4-8 wks
vs North Carolina (4-8 wks)

North Carolina

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