Mortgage Banking Course

[Shiv A.]

Let me start by thanking you for all the help in the past! While I try to google or research forums before asking a question here, you know how deep and drowning google answers can be, and some of the forum topics are too spread out :)

Need help in understanding mortgage banker process (for those who have the license): what is the sequence of mortgage banking, is it that first you become a mortgage loan officer (mlo) and then apply for broker license? And, is the sequencing same across most states? also whats the difference between mortgage loan officer vs. underwriter vs broker?

I am looking on the NMLS site and while there are tons of resources, what I figured out as a first step is to create NMLS account, and then apply for a pre-certification course, which needs to be passed. And, is it recommended you start out as an individual and apply to a company?

Oooh boy - lots of questions, but am I in the right direction? Please, any help/pointers would do!

Again, thank you in advance.