Licensing Rules

Washington Amends Scope of Mortgage Broker Licensing Requirement

by Matthew Saunig | Ballard Spahr LLP on 5/8/2013

The state of Washington has recently amended its mortgage broker licensing statute. Under the new amendment, anyone who performs or holds themselves out as being able to provide residential mortgage loan modification services...more

Oklahoma Adds a Mortgage Lender License

by Matthew Saunig | Ballard Spahr LLP on 5/8/2013

Oklahoma recently amended its Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act to add a Mortgage Lender License. A mortgage lender is defined as any entity that takes an application for a residential mortgage loan,...more

Nebraska Enacts Money Transmitters Act

by BuckleySandler LLP on 4/3/2013

On March 20, Nebraska enacted LB 616, the Nebraska Money Transmitters Act. Based on a model legislative outline drafted by a trade group of money transmitter state regulators, the new law repeals and replaces the Sale of...more

State Law Update: Idaho Amends Mortgage Licensing Provisions

by BuckleySandler LLP on 3/25/2013

On March 13, Idaho enacted HB 10, a bill to amend the licensing provisions of the Idaho Residential Mortgage Practices Act. The bill (i) provides a license exemption for individuals who originate mortgages on behalf of...more

State Law Update: Virginia Amends Mortgage Originator Licensing Statute

by BuckleySandler LLP on 3/5/2013

On February 20, Virginia enacted HB 1803, which conforms Virginia law to federal SAFE Act regulations, as recommended by the Virginia Housing Commission. ...more

"Specialty Finance Mergers and Acquisitions: Developments and Considerations"

by Andrew Alin, David Ingles, Sven Mickisch, William Rubenstein | Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 3/5/2013

In a rapidly evolving financial services landscape, mergers and acquisitions activity in the specialty finance sector was robust in 2012 and early 2013, and the pipeline for transactions in this space continues to be strong....more

Investment Management in Australia

by Jim Bulling, Daniel Knight | K&L Gates LLP on 2/22/2013

Asset managers are increasingly looking to Australia as a source of growth and as a gateway to the Asia Pacific region. This overview will assist managers navigate the Australian regulatory landscape. Financial Services...more

FCC Overhauls Experimental Licensing Rules

by John Dodge | Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on 2/6/2013

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently announced a significant overhaul of its experimental licensing rules designed to make it easier for higher education institutions, manufacturers and health care facilities...more

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