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In many states, a company that services a residential mortgage loan by collecting payments from borrowers must hold a mortgage servicer license. What can come as a surprise, however, is that those licenses can also apply to...more
The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) will release the first phase of major enhancements to the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System & Registry (NMLS) on July 20....more
Finding a suitable location for a cannabis retail store is not easy, especially in New York City, where quality retail locations are scarce and expensive, and regulations are more robust than most other municipalities....more
While residential mortgage lenders are facing tough headwinds driven by rising interest rates and low housing volume, the current market presents opportunities for savvy investors looking at mortgage servicing rights...more
One of the more nuanced licensing issues that can arise under state credit laws is the need for individual mortgage loan originators (MLOs) to be licensed. On its face, the MLO license seems relatively straightforward....more
The Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Financial Institutions is amending the rules that implement the state’s Residential Mortgage Lending Act. The Division is seeking preliminary feedback on the administrative rules,...more
On March 21, Arkansas enacted HB 1439 to clarify the sponsorship process and amend licensing requirements under the state’s Fair Mortgage Lending Act. The amendments modify the definition of a “transitional loan officer...more
On March 13, the North Dakota governor signed SB 2090, which, among other things, revises licensing requirements for residential mortgage lenders. ...more
On March 16, the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS), on behalf of the NMLS Policy Committee, issued a request for public comments on proposed uniform state licensing standards for mortgage companies. ...more
On February 16, the Montana governor signed HB 30, which amends certain provisions of the state’s mortgage laws. Among other things, the act outlines provisions related to financial condition requirements, model state...more
Following a trend started during the COVID pandemic, Virginia State Delegate Bill Wiley (R) introduced a bill, HB 2389 in the current legislative session of the Virginia General Assembly that would allow employees of a...more
This briefing is the second in a series of briefings by Walkers’ on the Lending, Credit and Finance (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2022 (the “LCFL”), and provides an overview of the licensing regime applicable to consumer...more
State legislatures in Georgia and Rhode Island recently amended their lending and licensing laws. The following are the noteworthy updates: Georgia - - HB 891 creates an exception from licensure under the Georgia...more
On the first day of renewals the NMLS brought to me, system issues and lock outs. Yes, the 2021 Renewal season brought no holiday joy to either regulator or industry users. The first twelve days did present challenges with...more
The question of whether a state mortgage finance licensing obligation arises to acquire and hold mortgage loans or mortgage loan servicing rights has often generated confusion and raised questions among mortgage finance...more
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, state mortgage regulators are daily issuing guidance (1) about whether work from home arrangements are permissible under their existing licensing requirements and/or (2) are granting...more
In a 9-3 vote earlier this month, the California Assembly Banking and Finance Committee approved legislation requiring a license for debt collectors and debt buyers, entitled the Debt Collection Licensing Act (SB 908) (DCLA)....more
During this pandemic, both Idaho and South Dakota have been busy adding new mortgage licensing requirements. As discussed below, these new licensing requirements will materially impact mortgage lenders and servicers doing...more
Updated June 16, 2020 - In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, state mortgage regulators are daily issuing guidance (1) about whether work from home arrangements are permissible under their existing licensing requirements...more
The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) President and CEO, John Ryan, recently announced the CSBS’s legislative priorities for state regulators this year. They include opposing any federal legislation that preempts...more