AZ HB2169

Amends loan originator licensing requirements under Arizona Revised Statutes sections 6-991.03 and 6-991.07 to align with the nationwide mortgage licensing system and registry established by the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008.

Modifies pre-licensure education requirements to include four hours of Arizona state law (increased from previous requirements) and removes specific examination coverage of state laws from the general knowledge test.

Changes examination administration to require use of exams developed or deemed acceptable by the nationwide mortgage licensing system and registry rather than state-specific exams.

Requires examination fees to be set consistent with nationwide mortgage licensing system requirements and clarifies the superintendent's authority to contract with examination providers.

Updates continuing education renewal requirements to include one hour of Arizona state law instruction among the eight required continuing education units.