Week Beginning May 19, 2013

ATM Provider to Pay $50,000 to Settle Allegations

CSBS and CFPB Sign Supervisory Framework

CSBS Announces 2012-2013 Board & Officers

Week Beginning May 12, 2013

Office of Consumer Affairs and Division of Banks Announce Florida-Based Companies Prohibited From Transmitting Money to Foreign Countries

Office of Consumer Affairs and Division of Banks Announce Falmouth-Based Mortgage Lender Shut Down for Servicing Loans Illegally

Week Beginning May 05, 2013

April 30, 2013 Activity Report

Week Beginning April 28, 2013

Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Division of Banks Announce Shut Down of Debt Collector and Action against Five Unlicensed Predatory Lenders

Week Beginning April 21, 2013

CSBS To Host Community Banking Research Conference

Week Beginning April 14, 2013

Chairman of FFIEC State Liaison Committee Announced

Week Beginning April 07, 2013

States Support Bill Restricting Payday Lending

Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Division of Banks Announce Saugus- Based Foreign Transmittal Company Put Out Of Business

Industry Notice Relative to the Collection of Illegal Loans in Massachusetts

March 29, 2013 Activity Report

Week Beginning March 31, 2013

New SAFE MLO Test with Uniform State Content

Week Beginning March 24, 2013

Regulatory Bulletin Update 3

Week Beginning March 10, 2013

2012 Chapter 206: Summary of Funding Activities pdf format of 			2012 Chapter 206: Summary of Funding Activities

February 28, 2013 Activity Report

Week Beginning February 24, 2013

States Support CFPB's Small Creditor Proposal

NMLS Annual Conference

Office of Consumer Affairs and Division of Banks Participate in America Saves Week

Week Beginning February 17, 2013

State Promotes Earned Income Tax Credit

Statement on CFPB Mortgage Servicing Transfer

Week Beginning February 10, 2013

Consumer Affairs and Division of Banks Warn Consumers Shut Down Foreign Transmittal Agent

Week Beginning February 03, 2013

January 31, 2013 Activity Report

Week Beginning January 27, 2013

Massachusetts Division Of Banks Proposes New Rules For Foreclosure Prevention Options

Week Beginning January 20, 2013

Financial Regulators Propose Guidance on Social Media

Week Beginning January 13, 2013

New SAFE MLO Test with Uniform State Component links to PDF file

Week Beginning January 06, 2013

December 31, 2012 Activity Report

Proposed Amendments to 209 CMR 56.00: Right To Cure A Mortgage Default to implement provisions of Chapter 194 of the Acts of 2012 – public hearing on 2/6/13

Week Beginning December 30, 2012

2012 DIS Annual Report Now Available

Week Beginning December 23, 2012

Guidance on Mortgage Loan Modifications and TDR

Week Beginning December 16, 2012

Decision of December 19, 2012

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

Week Beginning December 02, 2012

Authorities Combat Corporate Account Takeover

November 30, 2012 Activity Report

Week Beginning November 11, 2012

2013 Chapter 206 Funding Distribution

Week Beginning November 04, 2012

October 31, 2012 Activity Report

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

CSBS Supports Integrated RESPA & TILA Disclosures

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

Week Beginning October 28, 2012

CFPB Report Highlights Problems in Market links to PDF file

Week Beginning October 21, 2012

Industry Guidance for Non-Bank ATM Customers

Week Beginning October 14, 2012

Guide for Servicemembers with Student Loans links to PDF file

CSBS Opposes Complexity of Basel III and Standardized Approach Proposals

FFIEC - Impact of Drought Conditions on Institutions

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

Week Beginning October 07, 2012

September 28, 2012 Activity Report

Week Beginning September 30, 2012

CSBS Chairman Greg Gonzales Statement on Basel III

Regulatory Bulletin Update 2

DOB Policy on ALLL Requirements for Credit Unions

Week Beginning September 16, 2012

Indirect Automobile Lending and Field of Membership Requirements

Week Beginning September 09, 2012

August 31, 2012 Activity Report

Week Beginning August 19, 2012

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

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

Week Beginning August 05, 2012

July 31, 2012 Activity Report

Week Beginning July 29, 2012

Governor Patrick Signs Foreclosure Prevention Law

Week Beginning July 22, 2012

Two Federally-Chartered Banks Convert to Massachusetts State Charters

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

CSBS Opposes Federal Charter for Non-Bank Lenders

CSBS Enhances NMLS Consumer Access

Week Beginning July 15, 2012

Letter on Coordination with CFPB & Confidentiality

Week Beginning July 08, 2012

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

June 29, 2012 Activity Report

Week Beginning July 01, 2012

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

Week Beginning June 24, 2012

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

Week Beginning June 17, 2012

Joint Guidance Mortgage Servicing/Military

Week Beginning June 10, 2012

May 31, 2012 Activity Report

Week Beginning June 03, 2012

Financial Institutions Bank Secrecy Act E-Filing

Week Beginning May 20, 2012

CSBS Announces 2012-2013 Board & Officers

Week Beginning May 06, 2012

Regulatory Bulletin Update

April 30, 2012 Activity Report

Week Beginning April 29, 2012

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

Cotney Reappointed - FFIEC State Liaison Committee

Chapter 206: 2012 List of Grantees

Week Beginning April 15, 2012

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

State Regulators Expand Use of NMLS

Week Beginning April 08, 2012

March 30, 2012 Activity Report

Week Beginning April 01, 2012

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

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

209 CMR 50.00: Parity with Federal Credit Unions

Week Beginning March 25, 2012

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

Week Beginning March 04, 2012

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

209 CMR 56.04: Right To Cure Notice

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

February 29, 2012 Activity Report

Week Beginning February 26, 2012

Industry Letter on Unearned Fees in Mortgage Loan Transactions

Week Beginning February 19, 2012

Massachusetts Division of Banks Announces Enhanced Participation in NMLS

Week Beginning February 12, 2012

209 CMR 56.00: Right To Cure-Final Regulation pdf format of 			209 CMR 56.00: Right To Cure-Final Regulation

Five Ways to Keep More of Your Tax Refund

Week Beginning February 05, 2012

January 31, 2012 Activity Report

State Regulators Release SAFE Act Exam Guidelines

CSBS New Initiative Develop Uniform MLO State Test

CSBS Announces Enhancements to NMLS

Week Beginning January 29, 2012

209 CMR 56.00-Revised Information

Week Beginning January 22, 2012

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

Week Beginning January 01, 2012

2011 DIS Annual Report Now Available

December 30, 2011 Activity Report

CSBS Sets Strategic Goals for Coming Year

Week Beginning December 25, 2011

Licensing Requirements for Motor Vehicle "Leasing" Companies

Week Beginning December 18, 2011

Changes to Line of Credit Approval and Reporting Process

Week Beginning December 04, 2011

November 30, 2011 Activity Report

Week Beginning November 27, 2011

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

Week Beginning November 20, 2011

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

Week Beginning October 30, 2011

October 31, 2011 Activity Report

2012 Chapter 206 Funding Distribution

Week Beginning October 16, 2011

September 30, 2011 Activity Report

Week Beginning October 09, 2011

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

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

Week Beginning September 04, 2011

August 31, 2011 Activity Report

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

Week Beginning August 28, 2011

Avoiding loan scams after a natural disaster

Decision of August 31, 2011

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

Week Beginning August 21, 2011

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

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

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

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

Week Beginning August 07, 2011

July 29, 2011 Activity Report

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

Week Beginning July 31, 2011

CSBS Supports Ability to Repay; Encourages Flexibility for Lenders

Week Beginning July 10, 2011

June 30, 2011 Activity Report

Week Beginning July 03, 2011

CSBS Criticizes OCC Preemption Proposal

Week Beginning June 26, 2011

Division of Banks December 31, 2010 Annual Report pdf format of 			Division of Banks December 31, 2010 Annual Report
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Week Beginning June 12, 2011

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

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

May 31, 2011 Activity Report

Week Beginning June 05, 2011

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

Division issues opinion relative to mortgage licensing requirements for CUSOs

Week Beginning May 29, 2011

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

Week Beginning May 22, 2011

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

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

Week Beginning May 01, 2011

April 29, 2011 Activity Report

Week Beginning April 03, 2011

March 31, 2011 Activity Report

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Amendments To Regulation Z

Consumer Advisory - New rules reduce predatory debt-collection practices, improve consumer protections

Week Beginning March 06, 2011

Industry Letter on Truth-In-Savings

Week Beginning February 27, 2011

February 28, 2011 Activity Report

Week Beginning February 06, 2011

2011 Chapter 206 Funding Distribution

January 31, 2011 Activity Report

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

Week Beginning January 30, 2011

Governor Patrick Names David J. Cotney Commissioner of Banks

Week Beginning January 09, 2011

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

December 31, 2010 Activity Report

Week Beginning January 02, 2011

2010 DIS Annual Report Now Available

CFPB Implementation Team and CSBS Sign Information Sharing Memorandum of Understanding

Week Beginning December 19, 2010

Patrick-Murray Administration's Division of Banks Identifies more than 300 Unauthorized ATMs in the Commonwealth

Week Beginning December 12, 2010

Division of Banks issues Regulatory Bulletin 5.1-106, Reverse Mortgage Products: Guidance for Managing Compliance and Reputation Risks

Week Beginning December 05, 2010

November 30, 2010 Activity Report

Week Beginning November 14, 2010

Commissioner of Banks Steven L. Antonakes Named to Leadership Position at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Treasury Department Announces Key Leadership Hires for CFPB Implementation Team

Week Beginning November 07, 2010

FFIEC Announces Appointment of David Cotney to the Council's State Liaison Committee

Week Beginning October 31, 2010

October 29, 2010 Activity Report

Week Beginning October 17, 2010

Patrick-Murray Administration Joins Community and Financial Organizations to Announce Campaign Promoting Low-Cost Banking Services

Week Beginning October 03, 2010

September 30, 2010 Activity Report

Week Beginning September 26, 2010

Patrick-Murray Administration's Division of Banks Study Finds Banking Fees Less Costly than Check Cashers

Week Beginning September 12, 2010

Massachusetts Division of Banks Receives Certificate of Accreditation

Week Beginning August 29, 2010

August 31, 2010 Activity Report

Week Beginning August 15, 2010

July 30, 2010 Activity Report

Financial Regulators Adopt Guidance on Reverse Mortgage Products

Week Beginning August 08, 2010

209 CMR 50.00: Parity with Federal Credit Unions - Final Amendments - Effective August 20, 2010 pdf format of 			209 CMR 50.00: Parity with Federal Credit...

Patrick-Murray Administration's Division of Banks Announces Actions against 43 Mortgage Loan Originators

Frequently Asked Questions on Chapter 258 of the Acts of 2010, An Act Relative to Mortgage Foreclosures

Week Beginning August 01, 2010

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

Week Beginning July 18, 2010

Commissioner Testifies Before Federal Banking Agencies on Community Reinvestment Act pdf format of 			Commissioner Testifies Before Federal Banking...
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Week Beginning July 11, 2010

Commissioner of Banks Testifies Before Federal Reserve on Home Mortgage Disclosure Act pdf format of 			Commissioner of Banks Testifies Before Federal...

Week Beginning July 04, 2010

June 30, 2010 Activity Report

Week Beginning June 20, 2010

Selected Opinion on "Convenience Fee" Charges

Week Beginning June 06, 2010

May 31, 2010 Activity Report

Week Beginning May 30, 2010

Division Comments on FDIC's Proposed Templates for Low-Cost Banking Accounts pdf format of 			Division Comments on FDIC's Proposed Templates...

Week Beginning May 09, 2010

Final Amendments to 801 CMR 4.02: 209 CMR Division of Banks and Loan Agencies - Assessment Formulas for Financial Institutions and Non-Bank Licensees - Effective April 16, 2010

Week Beginning May 02, 2010

April 30, 2010 Activity Report

Week Beginning April 25, 2010

209 CMR 50.00: Parity with Federal Credit Unions - Transmittal Letter/Summary - Submitted to the House Clerk on April 29, 2010

Week Beginning April 11, 2010

People's United Bank, Bridgeport, Connecticut Acquires Troubled Butler Bank

Week Beginning April 04, 2010

March 31, 2010 Activity Report

"Buy Here, Pay Here" Information on Licensing Requirements for Motor Vehicle Financing by Motor Vehicle Dealers

MassDOT and the Office of Consumer Affairs Announce Collaboration to Stop Unlicensed Motor Vehicle Financing

Public Hearing on Proposed Amendments to 209 CMR 50.00: Parity with Federal Credit Unions

Week Beginning March 21, 2010

Patrick Administration Announces 35-State Settlement Agreement with CitiFinancial

Week Beginning March 14, 2010

2010 Chapter 206 Funding Distribution

Week Beginning March 07, 2010

February 26, 2010 Activity Report

Week Beginning February 28, 2010

State Regulators Submit Comment to HUD on Proposed SAFE Act Rule

Patrick-Murray Administration's Division of Banks Leads National Effort Opposing Refund Anticipation Loans

Week Beginning February 14, 2010

January 29, 2010 Activity Report

Week Beginning February 07, 2010

Letter to Credit Unions Relative to Lending Authorities under Chapter 454 of the Acts of 2008

Week Beginning January 31, 2010

Consumer Advisory: Refund Anticipation Loans

Regulators Issue Statement on Lending to Creditworthy Small Businesses pdf format of 			Regulators Issue Statement on Lending to...

Public Hearing on Proposed Amendments to 209 CMR 32.00: Disclosure of Consumer Credit Costs and Terms

Week Beginning January 24, 2010

2009 DIS Annual Report Now Available

Office of Consumer Affairs Announces Launch of NMLS Consumer Access to Mortgage Lender Information

Week Beginning January 03, 2010

December 31, 2009 Activity Report

Week Beginning December 13, 2009

Proposed Amendments To 801 CMR 4.02 Assessment Formulas for Financial Institutions and Non-Bank Licensees Regulated by the Division of Banks

Financial Regulators Propose Guidance on Reverse Mortgage Products

Office of Consumer Affairs Ends Check Casher Partnerships Targeting Social Security Recipients

Week Beginning November 29, 2009

November 30, 2009 Activity Report

Week Beginning November 15, 2009

October 30, 2009 Activity Report

Week Beginning October 25, 2009

Amendment Form for the Plan of Operation for Insurance Sales Activities for Massachusetts State-Chartered Credit Unions

Week Beginning October 04, 2009

September 30, 2009 Activity Report

2011 Chapter 206 Grant Application

Week Beginning September 27, 2009

2010 Chapter 206 Grant Application (Due at DOB by 5:00 p.m. 10/30/2009)

Week Beginning September 13, 2009

Division Implements Changes in Mortgage Loan Originator Licensing

Amendments to 209 CMR 42.00: The Licensing of Mortgage Lenders and Mortgage Brokers - Emergency Regulations - Effective September 15, 2009 pdf format of 			Amendments to 209 CMR 42.00: The Licensing of...

Massachusetts Commissioner of Banks Antonakes Testifies on the Community Reinvestment Act

Amendments to 209 CMR 41.00: The Licensing of Mortgage Loan Originators - Emergency Regulations - Effective September 15, 2009 pdf format of 			Amendments to 209 CMR 41.00: The Licensing of...

Week Beginning September 06, 2009

August 31, 2009 Activity Report

Week Beginning August 16, 2009

States Issue Progress Report on Multi-State Mortgage Examinations Initiative

Division of Banks Orders Internet Payday Lenders to Cease Activity in Massachusetts

Week Beginning August 09, 2009

FFIEC Support for Responsible Loss Mitigation Activities

July 31, 2009 Activity Report

Division of Banks Announces Action against Taylor, Bean & Whitaker

Week Beginning August 02, 2009

Governor Patrick Signs SAFE Act Legislation

Week Beginning July 26, 2009

5 Tips for Shopping for a Mortgage

Week Beginning July 05, 2009

June 30, 2009 Activity Report

Week Beginning June 28, 2009

Compendium of Actions Taken Relative to Foreclosures and the Mortgage Industry pdf format of 			Compendium of Actions Taken Relative to...

Week Beginning June 21, 2009

Patrick Administration Announces Multi-State Agreement with Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corporation

Week Beginning June 07, 2009

May 29, 2009 Activity Report

Week Beginning May 31, 2009

Division of Banks Announces Actions Against Mortgage Lenders and Brokers

Week Beginning May 03, 2009

April 30, 2009 Activity Report

Week Beginning April 26, 2009

Patrick Administration and Attorney General Announce Efforts to Protect Distressed Homeowners

Week Beginning April 19, 2009

CSBS Says Mortgage Reform Must Allow for State Role in Supervision, Enforcement

Week Beginning April 05, 2009

March 31, 2009 Activity Report

Week Beginning March 22, 2009

Commissioner of Banks Testifies on Small Business Credit pdf format of 			Commissioner of Banks Testifies on Small...

Week Beginning March 08, 2009

CSBS Says Future Mortgage Reform Legislation Should Build On States' Initiatives in Mortgage Supervision

February 27, 2009 Activity Report

Week Beginning March 01, 2009

DOB Funds $1 Million in Grants for Foreclosure Prevention and First-time Home Counseling Services

2nd Quarter 2009 Mortgage Lender Community Investment (MLCI) Examination Schedule

Week Beginning February 22, 2009

Joint Public Hearing with Administration and Finance on 801 CMR 4.02, Relative to Various Fees Applicable to Licensees of the Division of Banks - March 18, 2009

Week Beginning February 08, 2009

January 30, 2009 Activity Report

Week Beginning January 18, 2009

2008 FIS Annual Report Now Available

Week Beginning January 11, 2009

Don't Borrow Your Own Money! Steer Clear of Tax Refund Anticipation Loans

Week Beginning January 04, 2009

December 31, 2008 Activity Report

Divison of Banks Makes Web-Based Foreclosure Database Available to Public

Week Beginning December 07, 2008

November 28, 2008 Activity Report

State Regulators Issue Examination Guidelines for Reverse Mortgages

Week Beginning November 30, 2008

Massachusetts Becomes First State Accredited Under CSBS Mortgage Supervision Program

Week Beginning November 09, 2008

October 31, 2008 Activity Report

Week Beginning October 12, 2008

Commissioner's Letter - 2008 Annual Asset Assessment

Week Beginning October 05, 2008

September 30, 2008 Activity Report

Week Beginning September 21, 2008

State Division of Banks Takes Action Against Illegal Reverse Mortgage Programs Targeting Seniors

Week Beginning September 07, 2008

August 28, 2008 Activity Report

Week Beginning August 31, 2008

209 CMR 54.00: Mortgage Lender Community Investment - Effective September 5, 2008

Week Beginning August 10, 2008

State Launches New Reverse Mortgage Web Site for Seniors

Week Beginning August 03, 2008

209 CMR 50.00: Parity with Federal Credit Unions - Final Amendments - Effective August 8, 2008 pdf format of 			209 CMR 50.00: Parity with Federal Credit...

July 31, 2008 Activity Report

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

Week Beginning July 13, 2008

Opinion on Exemption for Certain Nonprofits from Mortgage Licensing Statutes

Week Beginning July 06, 2008

June 30, 2008 Activity Report

Housing Program for Massachusetts Veterans Announced

Week Beginning June 22, 2008

Opinion on Loan Modification and Protecting Lien Status

Public Hearing on 209 CMR 54.00: Mortgage Lender Community Investment and Proposed Regulation 209 CMR 54.00

Week Beginning June 01, 2008

May 30, 2008 Activity Report

Governor Calls for First in Nation Lender Standards

Week Beginning May 25, 2008

209 CMR 41.00 and amendments to 209 CMR 42.00 - effective May 30, 2008

Week Beginning May 11, 2008

April 30, 2008 Activity Report

Week Beginning May 04, 2008

Joint Public Hearing with Administration and Finance on 801 CMR 4.02, Relative to Required Mortgage Loan Originator Education Courses under Chapter 206 - May 28, 2008

Week Beginning April 20, 2008

Regulatory Bulletin 5.2-102 Credit Policy Industry Letter

209 CMR 50.00: Parity with Federal Credit Unions - Proposed Amendments - Submitted to the House Clerk on April 18, 2008

Week Beginning April 06, 2008

Regulatory Bulletin 5.1-105 Educational Requirements for Mortgage Loan Originators (Rescinded effective September 16, 2009)

March 31, 2008 Activity Report

Proposed Regulation 209 CMR 42.00 links to PDF file

Proposed Regulation 209 CMR 41.00 links to PDF file

Public Hearing on 209 CMR 41.00: Licensing of Mortgage Loan Originators, and Amendments to 209 CMR 42.00

Week Beginning March 23, 2008

Industry Letter Regarding Regulatory Bulletin 1.1-105: Educational Requirements for Mortgage Loan Originators

Week Beginning March 09, 2008

Division of Banks and Department of Fire Services Letter on Maintaining Foreclosed Property pdf format of 			Division of Banks and Department of Fire...

Updated Regulatory Bulletin 1.3-104 Subprime Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loans To First Time Home Loan Borrowers

AG Files Lawsuit Against Mortgage Broker for Fraudulently Arranging Loans

Week Beginning March 02, 2008

February 29, 2008 Activity Report

Week Beginning February 10, 2008

Division Seeks Comments on CRA Requirements for Mortgage Lenders

January 31, 2008 Activity Report

Week Beginning February 03, 2008

DHCD Now Soliciting RFPs for First-time Homeowner and Foreclosure Prevention Assistance Services

Week Beginning January 27, 2008

Chapter 206 FAQs

Industry Letter - Regulatory Bulletin 1.3-104 Counseling And Opt-In Requirements For Subprime ARMs

2007 FIS Annual Report Now Available

State Warns Consumers to Steer Clear of Refund Anticipation Loans

Week Beginning January 20, 2008

Industry Letter - Regulatory Bulletin 5.2-101 Finalized and Sample Bond Forms Implemented

Week Beginning January 06, 2008

Letter to Nonprofit Agencies Concerning Elimination of Licensing Exemption

December 31, 2007 Activity Report

Week Beginning December 30, 2007

Massachusetts Joins Launch of Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System

Week Beginning December 16, 2007

AG Issues Final Mortgage Regulations and Guidance to Industry

RB 5.2-101 Bond Form Industry Letter

Week Beginning December 09, 2007

November 30, 2007 Activity Report

Week Beginning December 02, 2007

Foreclosure Prevention Legislation

Week Beginning November 04, 2007

October 31, 2007 Activity Report

Decision Establishing Certain Maximum Dishonored Check Fees at Massachusetts State-chartered Institutions

Week Beginning October 21, 2007

Commissioner Testifies on 'Mortgage Reform & Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2007'

Week Beginning October 14, 2007

Foreclosure Prevention Plan Unveiled

Week Beginning October 07, 2007

September 28, 2007 Activity Report

Week Beginning September 30, 2007

Commissioner's Letter - 2007 Annual Asset Assessment

Week Beginning September 09, 2007

August 31, 2007 Activity Report

Week Beginning September 02, 2007

Statement on Loss Mitigation Strategies for Servicers of Residential Mortgages

Week Beginning August 26, 2007

Industry Letter on Final Subprime Lending Guidance, Amendments to 209 CMR 42.00 and Proposed Regulatory Bulletin on Bond for Licensed Lenders and Brokers

Week Beginning August 05, 2007

July 31, 2007 Activity Report

Week Beginning July 29, 2007

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

Division of Banks Announces Actions Against Several Mortgage Entities

Commissioner Testifies Before Federal Reserve on Encouraging Responsible Mortgage Lending pdf format of 			Commissioner Testifies

Week Beginning July 22, 2007

Federal Reserve Bank of Boston: Massachusetts Mortgage Summit Issues Recommendations links to PDF file

Week Beginning July 15, 2007

Federal and State Agencies Announce Pilot Project to Improve Supervision of Subprime Mortgage Lenders

Draft Regulatory Bulletin 5.1-104: Statement on Subprime Mortgage Lending

State Financial Regulators Issue Joint Statement On Sub-prime Lending For State-Licensed Mortgage Lenders

Week Beginning July 08, 2007

Industry Letter on ARM Payment Increases links to Word file

Consumer Alert on ARM Payment Increases

Patrick Administration Unveils New $250 Million Mortgage Loan Program to Help Homeowners Struggling with Subprime Loans

Week Beginning July 01, 2007

June 29, 2007 Activity Report

Changes to Regulatory Bulletin on Experience Requirements Finalized

Week Beginning June 17, 2007

Mortgage Fraud Bill Summary doc format of 			Mortgage Fraud Bill Summary

Mortgage Fraud Bill Text links to PDF file

Week Beginning June 10, 2007

Proposed Amendments to 209 CMR 42.00

Industry Letter Regarding Proposed Amendments to 209 CMR 42.00: The Licensing of Mortgage Lenders and Mortgage Brokers

Commissioner Antonakes Testifies before Congress on Improving Consumer Protection

May 31, 2007 Activity Report

Mortgage Fraud Legislation Filed

Week Beginning May 13, 2007

Proposed Revisions to Regulatory Bulletin 5.1-102 Issued for Industry Comment

Week Beginning May 06, 2007

April 30, 2007 Activity Report

Week Beginning April 29, 2007

Division of Banks to Seek Case-by-Case Delay on Foreclosures

Week Beginning April 22, 2007

Action to Address Home Foreclosures

Week Beginning April 15, 2007

Consumer Affairs Issues Consumer Alert on Advance-Fee Loan Scam and Pay Day Loans

Week Beginning April 08, 2007

March 31, 2007 Activity Report

Mortgage Summit Working Groups Release Report

Week Beginning March 25, 2007

Commissioner Testifies Before US Congress on Subprime and Predatory Mortgage Lending

Week Beginning March 18, 2007

NeighborWorks¿ America Honors Commissioner Antonakes with Government Service Award pdf format of 			NeighborWorks¿ America Honors Commissioner...

Week Beginning March 04, 2007

Febuary 28, 2007 Activity Report

Week Beginning February 25, 2007

Division of Banks Announces Commitment to Participate in CSBS/AARMR MORTGAGE Licensing System

Week Beginning February 18, 2007

2007 Mortgage Lender and Mortgage Broker License Renewal Materials and 2006 Annual Report Forms Now Available

Week Beginning February 04, 2007

January 31, 2007 Activity Report

Week Beginning January 28, 2007

2006 FIS Annual Report Now Available

Week Beginning January 14, 2007

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

Week Beginning January 07, 2007

December 29, 2006 Activity Report

Week Beginning December 31, 2006

Industry Letter Regarding Regulatory Bulletin 5.1-103: Guidance on Non-Traditional Mortgage Product Risks

Week Beginning December 03, 2006

November 30, 2006 Activity Report

Week Beginning November 26, 2006

Holocaust Restitution Fee Waiver Program Launched

209 CMR 42.00: The Licensing of Mortgage Lenders and Mortgage Brokers -- Final Amendments -- Effective December 1, 2006

Week Beginning November 12, 2006

Home Smart Website Launched to Assist Home Buyers and Owners

Industry Letter Regarding Guidance on Nontraditional Mortgage Product Risks

Week Beginning November 05, 2006

October 31, 2006 Activity Report

Week Beginning October 15, 2006

Debt Collector Opinions - October 13, 2006

Week Beginning October 08, 2006

Commissioner's Letter - 2006 Annual Asset Assessment

Week Beginning October 01, 2006

September 30, 2006 Activity Report

CSBS Forms LLC to House National Mortgage Licensing System

When in Debt Know your Rights

Regulatory Relief Bill Gives State Bank System Stronger Voice In Washington

Debt Collection - Frequently Asked Questions

Industry Letter Regarding Practices Of Debt Collectors And Debt Buyers In The Commonwealth

Consumer Alert: Guidance for a Mortgage Loan Transaction

Division of Banks Announces Latest Actions in Crackdown on Mortgage Fraud

Week Beginning September 10, 2006

Commissioner Antonakes Testifies Before US House on Capital Framework, Commercial Real Estate

Week Beginning September 03, 2006

Division of Banks Cracks Down On Abusive Mortgage Lenders and Brokers

Industry Letter Regarding Reduced Documentation Mortgage Loans, September 8, 2006

Emergency Regulations Regarding Prohibited Abusive Acts and Practices 209 CMR 42.00 - Effective September 8, 2006

August 31, 2006 Activity Report

September 30 Deadline for Debt Buyers to Submit License Application

Week Beginning August 27, 2006

Three Men Arrested in Money Laundering and Drug Scheme, Division Closes Company

Week Beginning August 06, 2006

209 CMR 50.00: Parity with Federal Credit Unions - Final Amendments - Effective August 11, 2006

Comment Period on Regulatory Bulletin 5.1-101 Extended Until Friday, September 8, 2006 - Proposed Revisions to Regulatory Bulletin 5.1-101 Issued for Industry Comment

Week Beginning July 30, 2006

July 31, 2006 Activity Report

Week Beginning July 16, 2006

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

Week Beginning July 09, 2006

June 30, 2006 Activity Report

Week Beginning June 18, 2006

CSBS release on the Development of a National Mortgage Licensing Database (June 8, 2006)

FFIEC release on Lessons Learned From Hurricane Katrina (June 15, 2006)

Week Beginning June 11, 2006

Industry Letter Concerning the Massachusetts Debt Collection Statutes, and its Applicability to Debt Buyers, So Called

May 31, 2006 Activity Report

Week Beginning May 21, 2006

209 CMR 38.00: Disclosure of Certain Information and Terms Relative to the Mortgage Application and Approval Process - Proposed Repeal - May 19, 2006

State Orders More Payday Lenders to Cease Activity in Massachusetts

209 CMR 47.00: Parity with Federal or Out-of-State Banks - Proposed Amendments - May 19, 2006

Week Beginning May 14, 2006

April 28, 2006 Activity Report

Week Beginning April 30, 2006

209 CMR 50.00: Parity with Federal Credit Unions - Proposed Amendments - Submitted to the House Clerk on April 28, 2006

Week Beginning April 09, 2006

209 CMR 49.00: Insurance Sales By Banks and Credit Unions - Final Version Effective April 21, 2006

Week Beginning April 02, 2006

March 31, 2006 Activity Report

Week Beginning March 26, 2006

QUOTEMEARATE.COM, INC., Houston, TX - Temporary Order to Cease and Desist

Week Beginning March 12, 2006

209 CMR 50.00: Parity with Federal Credit Unions - Proposed Amendments - March 15, 2006

Week Beginning March 05, 2006

February 28, 2006 Activity Report

Week Beginning February 26, 2006

Debit Card Holders Urged to Verify Recent Transactions

209 CMR 46.00 Community Reinvestment - Emergency Regulations - Submitted on February 28, 2006

Week Beginning February 19, 2006

Renewable Solar Loan Initiative RFP

Week Beginning February 05, 2006

2005 FIS Annual Report Now Available

January 31, 2006 Activity Report

Why Interest-Only Mortgages Are Not In All Consumers' Best Interest

Week Beginning January 22, 2006

AG Reilly, Division of Banks Announce $325 Million Settlement with Ameriquest Mortgage Company

Week Beginning January 08, 2006

December 30, 2005 Activity Report

Week Beginning December 18, 2005

Consumer Alert: Illegal Mortgage Broker Ordered to Cease

Week Beginning December 04, 2005

November 30, 2005 Activity Report

Week Beginning November 27, 2005

209 CMR 46.00 Community Reinvestment - Emergency Regulations - Submitted on December 1, 2005 doc format of 			209 CMR 46.00 Community Reinvestment -...

Week Beginning October 30, 2005

October 31, 2005 Activity Report

Week Beginning October 23, 2005

209 CMR 40.00: Unfair and Deceptive Practices in Consumer Transactions - Final Amendments Effective November 4, 2005 doc format of 			209 CMR 40.00: Unfair and Deceptive Practices...

Week Beginning October 16, 2005

209 CMR 46.00: Community Reinvestment - Proposed Amendments Submitted to the Legislature doc format of 			209 CMR 46.00: Community Reinvestment -...

September 30, 2005 Activity Report

Week Beginning October 09, 2005

Commissioner's Letter - 2005 Annual Asset Assessment

Week Beginning September 11, 2005

August 31, 2005 Activity Report

Week Beginning August 21, 2005

209 CMR 32.00: Disclosure Of Consumer Credit Costs And Terms

209 CMR 46.00: Community Reinvestment - Emergency Regulations doc format of 			209 CMR 46.00: Community Reinvestment -...

209 CMR 32.00, Disclosure of Consumer Credit Costs and Terms doc format of 			209 CMR 32.00, Disclosure of Consumer Credit...

209 CMR 49.00: Insurance Sales By Banks and Credit Unions doc format of 			209 CMR 49.00: Insurance Sales By Banks and...

Week Beginning August 14, 2005

Matrix Investment Corporation, Groton, CT - Temporary Order to Cease and Desist

Week Beginning August 07, 2005

Proposed Amendments to 209 CMR 40.00, Unfair and Deceptive Practices in Consumer Transactions doc format of 			Proposed Amendments to 209 CMR 40.00, Unfair...

Week Beginning July 24, 2005

July 29, 2005 Activity Report

Week Beginning July 03, 2005

Decision of July 8, 2005

Week Beginning June 26, 2005

June 30, 2005 Activity Report

Week Beginning June 19, 2005

Commissioner's Letter - 2005 Annual Asset Assessment doc format of 			Commissioner's Letter - 2005 Annual Asset...

Week Beginning June 12, 2005

Amendment Form: Insurance Sales Plan of Operation doc format of 			Amendment Form: Insurance Sales Plan of Operation

Week Beginning May 29, 2005

May 31, 2005 Activity Report

Week Beginning May 08, 2005

Fair Lending Examinations - Licensed Mortgage Lenders

Week Beginning April 24, 2005

April 29, 2005 Activity Report

Selected Opinion 05-160

Week Beginning March 27, 2005

March 31, 2005 Activity Report

Week Beginning February 27, 2005

February 28, 2005 Activity Report

Week Beginning February 20, 2005

Summary of Banking Recodification Law pdf format of 			Recodification Law

Week Beginning February 06, 2005

State Moves To Stamp-Out Internet Payday Lending During National Consumer Protection Week

209 CMR 40.00, Unfair and Deceptive Practices in Consumer Transactions doc format of 			209 CMR 40.00, Unfair and Deceptive Practices...

209 CMR 32.00, Disclosure of Consumer Credit Costs and Terms doc format of 			209 CMR 32.00, Disclosure of Consumer Credit...

Week Beginning January 30, 2005

Selected Opinion 05-011

2003 Annual Report of the Commissioner of Banks pdf format of 			2003 Annual Report

January 31, 2005 Activity Report

Week Beginning December 26, 2004

December 31, 2004 Activity Report

Final Version of 209 CMR 53.00,

Week Beginning December 12, 2004

Commissioner of Banks Testifies on Impact of Mergers to House Financial Services Committee

Week Beginning November 28, 2004

November 30, 2004 Activity Report

Week Beginning October 31, 2004

Industry Advisory Letter on Mortgage Loan Prepayment Fee Limitations

209 CMR 53.00: Determination and Documentation of Borrower's Interest

Consumer Guide to Check 21 and Substitute Checks

Week Beginning October 24, 2004

October 30, 2004 Activity Report

Week Beginning October 17, 2004

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

Chapter 268 of the Acts of 2004 An Act Prohibiting Certain Practices in Home Mortgage Lending: Frequently Asked Questions - As of October 2005

Division Comments On FDIC CRA Proposal

Week Beginning October 10, 2004

Check 21 Presentation from the FFIEC

Week Beginning September 26, 2004

Division Of Banks Comments On NCUA Proposed Rule 708a (Conversion of Insured Credit Unions to Mutual Savings Banks)

September 30, 2004 Activity Report

Week Beginning September 19, 2004

Division Of Banks Comments On NCUA Proposed Rule 708b (Mergers and Termination of Insured Status)

Week Beginning August 29, 2004

August 31, 2004 Activity Report

Week Beginning August 08, 2004

$300K Settlement with Mortgage One pdf format of 			$300K Settlement with Mortgage One

Week Beginning July 25, 2004

July 31, 2004 Activity Report

Comment on Overdraft Protection Guidance

209 CMR 42.00: The Licensing Of Mortgage Lenders And Mortgage Brokers - Effective December 1, 2006

MICHAEL KIM, d/b/a 123goloan.com, Burlington, MA - Temporary Order to Cease and Desist

August 13, 2004 - Final Amendments to 209 CMR 42.00: Rate Lock Regulations pdf format of 			August 13, 2004 - Final Amendments to 209 CMR...

Week Beginning July 11, 2004

Illegal Mortgage Lender Ordered to Cease

Week Beginning July 04, 2004

DNC Impact: Guidance for State-Chartered Institutions

Trust Preferred Securities Proposal

Week Beginning June 27, 2004

June 30, 2004 Activity Report

Week Beginning June 06, 2004

Romney Declares June 11th 2004 Day of Honor for President Reagan

Week Beginning May 23, 2004

May 28, 2004 Activity Report

Week Beginning May 16, 2004

May 21, 2004 - Proposed Amendments to 209 CMR 42.00: Rate Lock Regulations

Week Beginning April 25, 2004

April 30, 2004 Activity Report

Week Beginning March 28, 2004

Decision of March 31, 2004

March 31, 2004 Activity Report

Cease Letter - Macro Financial Corporation

Week Beginning February 29, 2004

Selected Opinion 04-008

Week Beginning February 22, 2004

February 27, 2004 Activity Report

Week Beginning February 01, 2004

Consumer Affairs, Division of Banks and National Consumer Law Center Warn Taxpayers to Avoid Tax Time RALs

Week Beginning January 25, 2004

January 30, 2004 Activity Report

Week Beginning January 04, 2004

Taxi Drivers Credit Union, Allston, MA - Terminating Order

Week Beginning December 28, 2003

December 31, 2003 Activity Report

NovaStar Home Mortgage, Inc., Kansas City, MO - Consent Order

Week Beginning December 21, 2003

Refund Anticipation Loan

INSTAFI.COM, Irvine, CA - Temporary Order to Cease and Desist

AG Reilly, Division of Banks announce that $13.5 million in refund checks for Massachusetts consumers are in the mail

Week Beginning November 23, 2003

November 28, 2003 Activity Report

Division Of Banks Comments On NCUA Proposed Rule 708a (Conversion of Insured Credit Unions to Mutual Savings Banks)

Week Beginning October 26, 2003

Platinum Capital Group, Irvine, CA - Temporary Order to Cease and Desist

Cease and Desist Order Against Novastar Home Mortgage, Inc., Kansas City, MO

KN Management, Inc., Concord, MA - Temporary Order to Cease and Desist

October 31, 2003 Activity Report

Illegal Credit Union Shut Down

Cease and Desist Order Against Taxi Drivers Credit Union

Week Beginning October 05, 2003

Division Issues Regulatory Action

Division Opposes OCC Preemption Proposal

Week Beginning September 28, 2003

Division Issues Regulatory Action

September 30, 2003 Activity Report

Week Beginning August 31, 2003

Mortgage Rate Locks

Week Beginning August 24, 2003

August 29, 2003 Activity Report

Mortgage One Financial Corp., Norwood, MA - Temporary Order to Cease and Desist

Week Beginning August 03, 2003

AG REILLY, DIVISION OF BANKS ANNOUNCE PLAN TO DISTRIBUTE $13.4 MILLION SETTLEMENT TO AN ESTIMATED 13K MASSACHUSETTS BORROWERS

Week Beginning July 27, 2003

Rate Lock Commitments

July 31, 2003 Activity Report

Week Beginning April 20, 2003

Decision of April 24, 2003

Week Beginning March 16, 2003

Requirements of Money Service Businesses

Week Beginning March 02, 2003

Warning for Tax Preparers