To apply for an Oregon loan originator license, applicants must: 1) Complete 20 hours of NMLS-approved pre-licensure education and pass an NMLS-approved SAFE national test. They must also pass the Oregon state test unless their name is on the state's education or test certification list. 2) Submit an application through the NMLS including personal information, employment history, and answering disclosure questions. 3) Authorize a criminal background check and credit report. 4) Upon application submission, applicants must be fingerprinted for an FBI background check. 5) Grant company access to their NMLS record once submitted.