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Licensing Rules Maryland Financial Services Industry

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Maryland enacts new earned wage access law

On May 25, the Maryland General Assembly chaptered HB 1294 and affirmatively subjected earned wage access products to the Maryland consumer credit and licensing provisions. The law requires companies that offer earned wage...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Maryland Expands Licensing Requirements for Mortgage Loan Assignees

On January 10, 2025, the Maryland Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) issued guidance significantly expanding licensing requirements for assignees of residential mortgage loans in Maryland. The guidance stems from an April...more

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Maryland Guidance Applies Licensing Requirements to Assignees of Residential Mortgage Loans

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On January 10, 2025, the Maryland Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) issued formal guidance asserting that assignees of residential mortgage loans—including certain “passive trusts” that acquire or obtain assignments of...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

“True Lender Act” Bill Proposed in Maryland

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Maryland has joined the ranks of states considering legislation that would codify elements of “true lender” theory in an effort to impose federally preempted state licensing requirements and rate caps on loans to Maryland...more

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