Kansas vs Minnesota for MLO Licensing

Total Fees

$291.25

$281.25

Pre-Licensing

20 hrs

Timeline

8-16 wks

4-8 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Kansas	Minnesota
Total Fees	$291.25	$281.25 ✓
Pre-Licensing Hours	20 hrs	20 hrs
Processing Time	8-16 weeks	4-8 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	N/A	N/A
Renewal Fee	$150	$50 ✓
CE Hours	8 hrs	8 hrs
Reciprocity	None	None

Key Differences

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Cost

Minnesota is $10 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Minnesota

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Processing Speed

Minnesota processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Minnesota

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Minnesota $281.25

vs Kansas ($291.25)

Fewer Hours

Kansas 20 hrs

vs Minnesota (20 hrs)

Faster Processing

Minnesota 4-8 wks

vs Kansas (8-16 wks)

Kansas

Kansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner

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Full Kansas MLO requirements →

Minnesota

Minnesota Department of Commerce

Official Website →

Full Minnesota MLO requirements →

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