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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A mortgage lender may not:
(1) cause or require a borrower to obtain property insurance coverage in an amount that exceeds the replacement cost of the improvements as established by the property insurer;
(2) disburse the mortgage loan proceeds to a closing agent in any form other than, as applicable:
(a) direct deposit to a borrower's account;
(b) wire transfer;
(c) bank or certified check;
(d) attorney's check drawn on a trust account; or
(e) other form as specifically authorized by applicable law;
(3) disburse the proceeds of a mortgage loan without sufficient collected funds on hand at the time of the disbursement in the account upon which the funds are drawn;
(4) fail to disburse funds in accordance with a loan commitment to make a mortgage loan that was accepted by the borrower;
(5) fail to take the actions required to effect a release of the lender's security interest in the property as described in 71-1-212;
(6) advertise that a mortgage applicant will have unqualified access to credit without disclosing what material limitations on the availability of credit exist, such as the percentage of downpayment required, that a higher rate or points could be required, or that restrictions as to the maximum principal amount of the mortgage loan offered could apply;
(7) advertise a mortgage loan for which a prevailing rate is indicated in the advertisement unless the advertisement specifically states that the expressed rate could change or not be available at commitment or closing;
(8) advertise mortgage loans, including rates, margins, discounts, points, fees, commissions, or other material information, including material limitations on mortgage loans, unless the person is able to make advertised mortgage loans to a reasonable number of qualified applicants; or
(9) falsely advertise or misuse names in violation of 18 U.S.C. 709 or 32-1-402.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Montana Title 32. Financial Institutions § 32-9-168. Mortgage lender prohibitions - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mt/title-32-financial-institutions/mt-st-32-9-168/
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