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Selected Opinions of the Division of Banks related to debt collectors

Through these opinions the Division of Banks offers perspective on current issues and questions in the financial services industry.

Table of Contents

2020

  • Opinion 020-001
    • Applicability of Massachusetts General Laws chapter 244, section 35B to certain agency and GSE loans – July 1, 2020

 

2018

  • Opinion 18-006
    • Do business activities, as described, require a debt collector license - December 13, 2018
  • Opinion 18-005
    • Does the servicing activity of commercial transactions, as described, require licensure or registration with the Division – September 4, 2018

2017

  • Opinion 17-005
    • Does acquiring a mortgage as a result of a defective foreclosure require a debt collector license – October 24, 2017

2014

2009

  • Selected Opinion 09-002
    • Does municipal parking authority need a license to collect unpaid tickets, fines, and related costs - October 19, 2009

2007

2006

2004

  • Opinion 04-033
    • Third party loan servicer registration requirement applicable to entity servicing loans owned by another but originated by servicing entity – June 4, 2004

2002

  • Selected Opinion 01-072
    • Exemption for collection agency license when debt is collected by licensed collection agencies or collection attorneys - February 26, 2002

2001

2000

1999 - 1997

Past opinions of the DOB

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