Connecticut General Statutes 36a-1 – General statement
This title shall be known as the “Banking Law of Connecticut” and shall be applicable to all Connecticut banks, Connecticut credit unions, mortgage lenders, mortgage correspondent lenders, mortgage brokers, mortgage loan originators, loan processors or underwriters, money transmitters, check cashers, trustees under mortgages or deeds of trust of real property securing certain investments, corporations exercising fiduciary powers, small loan lenders, sales finance companies, mortgage servicers, debt adjusters, debt negotiators, consumer collection agencies, student loan servicers, mortgage lead generators and to such other persons as subject themselves to the provisions of this title or who, by violating any of its provisions, become subject to the penalties provided in this title.
Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 36a-1
- banks: shall include all incorporated banks. See Connecticut General Statutes 1-1
- Loan: includes any line of credit or other extension of credit. See Connecticut General Statutes 36a-2
- Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.
- Mortgage loan: A loan made by a lender to a borrower for the financing of real property. Source: OCC
- Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.