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2011 News & Updates

  • Massachusetts joins with other State Regulators to announce 10-State Settlement with Mortgage Access Corporation D/B/A Weichert Financial Services

  • 18-65 Accounts Brochure pdf format of 			18-65 Accounts

  • Reminder of Federal Registration Requirements under the S.A.F.E. Act for All Banks, their Mortgage Subsidiaries, and their Mortgage Loan Originators

  • Reminder of Federal Registration Requirements under the S.A.F.E. Act for All Credit Unions and their Mortgage Loan Originators, and the Licensing of Mortgage-Related Credit Union Service Organization

  • 2010 DIS Annual Report Now Available

  • CFPB Implementation Team and CSBS Sign Information Sharing Memorandum of Understanding

  • Regulatory Bulletin 3.3-101: Guidelines for "18-65" Accounts - Reissued on January 6, 2011

  • December 31, 2010 Activity Report

  • Patrick-Murray Administration's Division of Banks to Hold Hearings in Brockton, Lawrence and Springfield on Foreclosure Right-to-Cure Notices, and Reverse Mortgage Regulations

  • Governor Patrick Names David J. Cotney Commissioner of Banks

  • January 31, 2011 Activity Report

  • Approximately 1,500 New Registrations for Non-Bank ATMs following a statewide investigation by the Patrick-Murray Administration

  • 2011 Chapter 206 Funding Distribution

  • February 28, 2011 Activity Report

  • Industry Letter on Truth-In-Savings

  • March 31, 2011 Activity Report

  • April 29, 2011 Activity Report

  • Selected Opinion 11-012

    Opinion relative to mortgage licensing requirements for CUSOs – May 10, 2011
  • May 31, 2011 Activity Report

  • Division issues opinion relative to mortgage licensing requirements for CUSOs

  • Commission Studying Feasibility Of A State-owned Bank Holds Public Meeting In Springfield On June 15

  • Regulatory Guidance to Assist Institutions Impacted by the June 1, 2011 Tornadoes and Severe Weather

  • Regulatory Relief: Guidance to Help Financial Institutions and Facilitate Recovery in Areas of Massachusetts Affected by Severe Storms and Tornadoes

  • Division of Banks December 31, 2010 Annual Report pdf format of 			Division of Banks December 31, 2010 Annual Report
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  • CSBS Criticizes OCC Preemption Proposal

  • June 30, 2011 Activity Report

  • CSBS Supports Ability to Repay; Encourages Flexibility for Lenders

  • CSBS Announces Availability of Federally Registered Mortgage Loan Originator Information on NMLS Consumer AccessSM

  • July 29, 2011 Activity Report

  • Public Hearing on Proposed Regulation 209 CMR 55.00: Reverse Mortgage Loans - September 14, 2011

  • Public Hearing on Proposed Regulation 209 CMR 56.00: Right To Cure A Mortgage Default - September 14, 2011

  • CSBS & AARMR Offer Guidance to CFPB on Defining 'Larger Participants'

  • Division of Banks Orders Internet Reverse Mortgage Companies to Cease Activity in Massachusetts

  • HUD and NeighborWorks® America Accepting Additional Applications For Emergency Homeowners’ Loan Program pdf format of 			HUD and NeighborWorks® America Accepting Additions

  • Decision of August 31, 2011

    Decision establishing certain maximum dishonored check fees at Massachusetts state-chartered institutions
  • Avoiding loan scams after a natural disaster

  • The Role of Community Banks in Small Business Lending links to PDF file

  • August 31, 2011 Activity Report

  • 209 CMR 55.00: Reverse Mortgage Loans-Effective 10/14/11

  • Annual Adjustment of Fee-based Trigger for Additional Mortgage Loan Disclosures

  • September 30, 2011 Activity Report

  • 2012 Chapter 206 Funding Distribution

  • October 31, 2011 Activity Report

  • 2010 Foreclosure Trends Report pdf format of 			2010 Foreclosure Trends Report

  • Division of Banks' Report of 2010 Foreclosure Trends Finds New Right-to-Cure Law Decreases Pre-Foreclosure Notices

  • Revisions to 209 CMR 56.00: Right To Cure A Mortgage Default-New Comment Period Ends 12/9/11 pdf format of 			Revisions to 209 CMR 56.00

  • November 30, 2011 Activity Report

  • Changes to Line of Credit Approval and Reporting Process

  • Licensing Requirements for Motor Vehicle "Leasing" Companies

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