The field of mortgage is fast becoming a popular one. From requiring a minimal initial investment to get licensed to how quickly one can become a mortgage professional, there are many reasons why young people around the country are considering careers in the mortgage industry.

Does this sound like you? The good news is that in many areas of the country, homes are selling, and there is a high demand for mortgage brokers. So, if you want to get a piece of the action, it’s time you start working towards a career in the mortgage industry. How do you get started? Here are five tips to get you going.

1. Get your education

First of all, you’ll need to get an NMLS account and ID and get educated to pass the mortgage broker exam. MLO training is what will get you prepared for a future in the industry. You don’t (and can’t) want to try to start your mortgage career without it. There are numerous courses available, but regardless of where you study and which option you choose, you’re going to need to take a 20+ hour course to get trained and pass your exam.

2. Find the right employer

Once you’ve taken the course, passed your exam, gone through a background check, and have paid all the necessary fees, it’s time to find the right employer. In fact, you’ll need to have some type of employer sponsorship that guarantees your individual license will be supervised before you actually get your mortgage license. It may not sound very easy, but it’s a great start to your career and will help to provide you with the experience you’ll need to build a business of your own in the future.

3. Start building connections

From realtors to partners and the clients themselves, a successful mortgage business is going to be all about creating connections. If you’re still studying your courses or even simply thinking about getting started in the mortgage industry, now is the time to begin networking and building relationships. Your future career could be a success because you started making connections today. Make sure you have connections in the industry—it will help you in the future immensely. Try asking potential employers if they would like to have coffee and discuss the mortgage industry.

4. Treat your first clients like royalty

If you’re going to build a successful career in the world of mortgage, building your reputation is important—a good reputation that is. So, when your first clients walk through the door, treat them as well as you’d like to be treated, especially when dealing with something as high stress as getting a loan. Whether you get your first clients from the networking you did before starting your career or through marketing campaigns, treat them well, and their “word of mouth” will treat you well in return.

5. Continue getting educated

When it comes to your mortgage license, you’ll need to get it renewed every year. So, don’t shy away from continuous training. It will help you through the ebbs and flows of the industry and make you one of the most prepared mortgage brokers out there. While you may have thought the learning part of your career was over, updated courses will benefit you and your business.

The Bottom Line

Getting started as a mortgage broker can be a great decision for your career path. It’s a field that has a high demand around the country, so you may find it easy to get a job once you get licensed. These tips can help get you started for a future career that will be a successful one.