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Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 17:16F-37

  • 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
  • Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.
11. a. A mortgage servicer shall comply with all applicable federal laws and regulations relating to mortgage loan servicing, including, but not limited to:

(1) the “Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974″ (12 U.S.C. § 2601 et seq.); and

(2) the “Truth-in-Lending Act” (15 U.S.C. § 1601 et seq.).

b. In addition to any other remedies provided by law, a violation of any federal law or regulation shall be deemed a violation of this section and a basis upon which the commissioner may take enforcement action pursuant to section 14 of this act.

L.2019, c.65, s.11.