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2012 News & Updates

  • CSBS Sets Strategic Goals for Coming Year

  • December 30, 2011 Activity Report

  • 2011 DIS Annual Report Now Available

  • Division of Banks Encourages Taxpayers to Investigate Potential Benefits of Earned Income Tax Credit

  • 209 CMR 56.00-Revised Information

  • CSBS Announces Enhancements to NMLS

  • CSBS New Initiative Develop Uniform MLO State Test

  • State Regulators Release SAFE Act Exam Guidelines

  • January 31, 2012 Activity Report

  • Five Ways to Keep More of Your Tax Refund

  • 209 CMR 56.00: Foreclosure Prevention Options pdf format of 209 CMR 56.00: Right To Cure-Final Regulation

  • Massachusetts Division of Banks Announces Enhanced Participation in NMLS

  • Industry Letter on Unearned Fees in Mortgage Loan Transactions

  • February 29, 2012 Activity Report

  • DOB Comments on CFPB Regulatory Streamlining pdf format of DOB Comments on CFPB Regulatory Streamlining

  • 209 CMR 56.04: Right To Cure Notice

  • Notice Regarding Unlicensed Motor Vehicle Sales Finance Companies pdf format of Notice-Unlicensed Motor Vehicle Sales Finance Companies

  • 2011 Chapter 206: Summary of Funding Activities pdf format of 2011 Chapter 206: Summary of Funding Activities

  • 209 CMR 50.00: Parity with Federal Credit Unions

    April 25th at 10:00 a.m., 1000 Washington Street, Room 1-G, Boston

  • Former Massachusetts Division of Banks Commissioner Named as Comptroller of the Currency

  • Frequently Asked Questions on 150/90 Day Right To Cure Notice

  • March 30, 2012 Activity Report

  • State Regulators Expand Use of NMLS

  • 2011 Annual Report of Massachusetts Joint Enforcement Task Force on the Underground Economy and Employee Misclassification links to PDF file

  • Chapter 206: 2012 List of Grantees

  • Cotney Reappointed - FFIEC State Liaison Committee

  • 209 CMR 50.00: Parity with Federal Credit Unions – Proposed Amendments - Submitted to the House Clerk on May 2, 2012

  • April 30, 2012 Activity Report

  • Regulatory Bulletin Update

  • CSBS Announces 2012-2013 Board & Officers

  • Financial Institutions Bank Secrecy Act E-Filing

  • May 31, 2012 Activity Report

  • Joint Guidance Mortgage Servicing/Military

  • Survey finds Bay State banks charge varying fees for lowest-cost checking accounts

  • Division of Banks 2011 Annual Report pdf format of 2011 Annual Report

  • June 29, 2012 Activity Report

  • Industry Guidance Relative to Money Transmission to Foreign Countries by Foreign Transmittal Agencies

  • Letter on Coordination with CFPB & Confidentiality

  • CSBS Enhances NMLS Consumer Access

  • CSBS Opposes Federal Charter for Non-Bank Lenders

  • Office of Consumer Affairs Financial Awareness Survey Finds Broad Gaps in Knowledge

  • Governor Patrick Signs Foreclosure Prevention Law

  • July 31, 2012 Activity Report

  • 209 CMR 50.00: Parity with Federal Credit Unions - Final Amendments - Effective August 31, 2012 pdf format of 209 CMR 50.00 - Final Amendments - Effective 8/31/12

  • Patrick-Murray Administration's Division of Banks to Hold Hearing on New Foreclosure Regulations

  • August 31, 2012 Activity Report

  • Indirect Automobile Lending and Field of Membership Requirements

  • DOB Policy on ALLL Requirements for Credit Unions

  • Regulatory Bulletin Update 2

  • CSBS Chairman Greg Gonzales Statement on Basel III

  • September 28, 2012 Activity Report

  • CFPB releases International Fund Transfers Small Entity Guide links to PDF file

  • FFIEC - Impact of Drought Conditions on Institutions

  • CSBS Opposes Complexity of Basel III and Standardized Approach Proposals

  • Guide for Servicemembers with Student Loans links to PDF file

  • Industry Guidance for Non-Bank ATM Customers

  • CFPB Report Highlights Problems in Market links to PDF file

  • 209 CMR 18.00: Conduct of the Business of Debt Collectors and Loan Servicers

  • DOB Proposes New Standards for Mortgage Servicing pdf format of DOB Proposes New Standards for Mortgage Servicing

  • CSBS Supports Integrated RESPA & TILA Disclosures

  • October 31, 2012 Activity Report

  • 2013 Chapter 206 Funding Distribution

  • November 30, 2012 Activity Report

  • Authorities Combat Corporate Account Takeover

  • Decision of December 19, 2012

    Decision establishing certain maximum dishonored check fees at Massachusetts state-chartered institutions

  • Guidance on Mortgage Loan Modifications and TDR

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