Maine vs South Carolina for MLO Licensing
Total Fees
$271.25
ME
vs
$246.25
SC
Pre-Licensing
20 hrs
ME
vs
23 hrs
SC
Timeline
8-16 wks
ME
vs
4-8 wks
SC
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Category | Maine | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fees | $271.25 | $246.25 ✓ |
| Pre-Licensing Hours | 20 hrs ✓ | 23 hrs |
| Processing Time | 8-16 weeks | 4-8 weeks ✓ |
| Renewal Cycle | N/A | N/A |
| Renewal Fee | $80 | $50 ✓ |
| CE Hours | 8 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Reciprocity | None | None |
Key Differences
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Cost
South Carolina is $25 cheaper for total licensing fees.
Winner: South Carolina
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Education Hours
Maine requires only 20 pre-licensing hours.
Winner: Maine
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Processing Speed
South Carolina processes applications in 4-8 weeks.
Winner: South Carolina
Category Winners
Lower Cost
South Carolina $246.25
vs Maine ($271.25)
Fewer Hours
Maine 20 hrs
vs South Carolina (23 hrs)
Faster Processing
South Carolina 4-8 wks
vs Maine (8-16 wks)
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