News & Updates
- September 30, 2008 Activity Report
- State Division of Banks Takes Action Against Illegal Reverse Mortgage Programs Targeting Seniors
- 209 CMR 54.00: Mortgage Lender Community Investment - Effective September 5, 2008
- August 28, 2008 Activity Report
- State Launches New Reverse Mortgage Web Site for Seniors
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New Online Foreclosure Database
Click here for additional information regarding the filing process.
UPDATE - MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATOR APPLICANTS:
The Division of Banks is now accepting Mortgage Loan Originator license applications through the NMLS from any individual who is currently working as a loan originator. Click here for additional information regarding the application process.
Chapter 206 FAQs
Hotline to Help Avoid Foreclosure
If you are currently having, or anticipate having difficulty making the payments on your mortgage, or have recently received a foreclosure notice, you are urged to contact NeighborWorks' HOPE Hotline at (888) 995-HOPE (4673), or at www.995hope.org. Counselors on the HOPE Hotline are available 24 hours a day.
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