NMLS Approved Provider #1405125

About lockedin learning

Industry expert education, built for you.

Created by industry experts, with mortgage professionals in mind.

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2026

Founded

3,000+

Students served

30+

Courses in the catalog

Quick

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Our story

Why we started.

After years of leading mortgage education at other organizations, I started LockedIn Learning because I believe education should do more than just check a box. I’ve managed NMLS approvals, built programs from the ground up, and have seen firsthand what happens when training is treated as an afterthought. Originators deserve to feel prepared, and employers deserve a return on their training.

I wanted to build something different: education taught by people who have actually done the work, grounded in how the mortgage industry really works, and delivered with the excellence every mortgage professional deserves.

My work with various industry associations has also shown me how much talent is waiting for the right door to open. LockedIn Learning is my way of opening it, so every learner who comes through our programs leaves not just licensed, but locked in to a career they can build on.

LaDonna Lockard

Founder, LockedIn Learning

Our mission

We unlock the door to a mortgage career, and help you build what's on the other side.

How we teach

What you can count on.

Current, every year.

Courses are updated whenever federal rules or NMLS requirements change.

Expert assistance.

Questions are answered by our team of mortgage education professionals.

Real-world scenarios.

Lessons use examples drawn from actual loan files and day-to-day origination.

What we teach

Education for every career stage.

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Compliance

Compliance

Help your team understand the rules, and apply them every day.

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Continuing Education

Continuing education

Everything you need to renew your license, on your schedule.

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Pre-Licensing

Pre-licensing education

Coming soon

Everything you need to start your mortgage career, including the SAFE Act 20-hour requirement.

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Test Prep

Test prep

Coming soon

Practice and review to help you prepare for, and pass, the NMLS exam.

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Professional Development

Professional development

Coming soon

Keep learning after licensing, and build the career you want.

LockedIn Learning Experts

The people behind the courses.

Originators, compliance leaders and educators, with decades of combined industry experience.

LaDonna Lockard, Owner and CEO of LockedIn Learning

LaDonna Lockard

Owner & CEO

Cerryia Lindberg, Operations Manager

Cerryia Lindberg

Operations Manager

Brandon Christensen, National Instructor

Brandon Christensen

National Instructor

NMLS course provider

1405125

Approved by NMLS.

Pre-licensing and continuing education courses are reviewed and approved by NMLS. We report your completed hours directly to NMLS for you.

Unlock your next step.

Whether you’re renewing or just getting started, we’re ready when you are.