What Happened? On December 21, 2023, the New York Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) published an 18-page guidance document (the “Guidance”) on managing material, financial and operational risks due to climate change. The NYDFS issued the Guidance after considering feedback it received on proposed guidance it issued in December 2022 on the same topic. The Guidance […]
State Law
Mortgage Industry Update: Washington DFI Holds First Mortgage Industry Webinar of 2024
A&B Abstract: On January 24th, the Washington Department of Financial Institutions (the “DFI”) conducted its first Mortgage Industry Webinar of 2024 and provided updates in the areas of licensing, examination, and enforcement. Highlights from the Webinar are briefly summarized below. Licensing Update The DFI provided the following snapshot of licensing activity as of December 31, […]
New Indiana Money Transmission License Requirements Impact Business Purpose Activities
A&B Abstract: On May 4, 2023, Governor Holcomb signed SEA 458, the Model Money Transmission Modernization Act (the “MTMA”), into law in Indiana. The MTMA repeals and replaces Indiana’s existing law on money transmitters and, in doing so, expands the definition of money transmission to include business purposes. The new law took effect on January […]
Majority of States Now Permit Remote Work for MLOs and Mortgage Company Employees
A&B Abstract: On June 9, Illinois became the latest state in a growing trend to authorize remote work for mortgage loan originators and mortgage company employees. This makes five states joining the list of jurisdictions legislatively permitting MLOs to work remotely since Montana enacted similar legislation in March, with more states expected during the 2024 […]
Consumer Finance State Roundup
The pace of legislative activity during this current year can make it hard to stay abreast of new laws. The Consumer Finance State Roundup is intended to provide a brief overview of recently enacted legislation of potential interest. Between the end of July and the first week of August, two states enacted legislation of potential […]