N.Y. Banking Law 595-B – Regulation of mortgage loan servicers
§ 595-b. Regulation of mortgage loan servicers. 1. Establishment of grounds to impose a fine or penalty. In addition to such other rules, regulations and policies as the superintendent may promulgate to effectuate the purposes of this article, the superintendent shall promulgate regulations and policies governing the establishment of grounds to impose a fine or penalty with respect to the activities of a mortgage loan servicer.
Terms Used In N.Y. Banking Law 595-B
- Interest rate: The amount paid by a borrower to a lender in exchange for the use of the lender's money for a certain period of time. Interest is paid on loans or on debt instruments, such as notes or bonds, either at regular intervals or as part of a lump sum payment when the issue matures. Source: OCC
- Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.
2. Servicing practices. In addition to such other rules, regulations and policies as the superintendent may promulgate to effectuate the purposes of this article, the superintendent may prescribe regulations which relate to: (a) providing for disclosures to borrowers of the basis for any interest rate resets; (b) requirements for the provision of pay-off statements; and (c) governing the timing of the crediting of payments made by the borrower.