2012 Connecticut General Statutes
Title 36a - The Banking Law of Connecticut
Chapter 669 - Regulated Activities

PART I*
CREDITORS’ COLLECTION PRACTICES

• Section 36a-645 - (Formerly Sec. 36-243a). Definitions.
• Section 36a-646 - (Formerly Sec. 36-243b). Prohibited acts.
• Section 36a-647 - (Formerly Sec. 36-243c). Enforcement powers of commissioner. Regulations.
• Section 36a-648 - Abusive, harassing, fraudulent, deceptive or misleading debt collection practices. Liability. Exemptions. Limitations on actions.
• Section 36a-648a - Credit card debt collection actions against parents or legal guardians of students.
• Section 36a-649 to 36a-654 - Reserved for future use.

PART II
DEBT ADJUSTERS AND DEBT NEGOTIATION

• Section 36a-655 - (Formerly Sec. 36-364). Definitions.
• Section 36a-656 - (Formerly Sec. 36-365). Debt adjustment. License application, requirements and fees. Authority of commissioner to conduct criminal history records checks and deny application for license. Automatic suspension of license or renewal license. Notice. Opportunity for hearing. Abandonment of application.
• Section 36a-657 - (Formerly Sec. 36-369). Suspension, revocation or refusal to renew license or taking of other action. Enforcement powers of commissioner.
• Section 36a-658 - (Formerly Sec. 36-370). Posting of license. Responsibilities of licensee. License nontransferable. Surrender of license.
• Section 36a-659 - (Formerly Sec. 36-372). Separate bank account for benefit of debtors. Books and records.
• Section 36a-660 - (Formerly Sec. 36-375). Licensee’s duties. Written agreement required.
• Section 36a-661 - (Formerly Sec. 36-376). Prohibited acts.
• Section 36a-661a - Written agreement voidable. Licensee claims for restitution.
• Section 36a-662 - (Formerly Sec. 36-377). Regulations.
• Section 36a-663 - (Formerly Sec. 36-378). Exceptions.
• Section 36a-664 - (Formerly Sec. 36-380). Surety bond required. Form of surety bond. Cancellation of bond. Notice. Automatic suspension of license. Notice. Opportunity for hearing.
• Section 36a-665 - (Formerly Sec. 36-381). Penalties.
• Section 36a-666 to 36a-670 - Reserved for future use.
• Section 36a-671 - Definitions. Debt negotiation. License application, requirements and fees. Authority of commissioner to conduct criminal history records checks and deny application for license. Abandonment of application. Automatic suspension of license or renewal license. Notice. Opportunity for hearing.
• Section 36a-671a - Suspension, revocation or refusal to renew license or taking of other action. Enforcement powers of commissioner.
• Section 36a-671b - Debt negotiation service contract required. Fees, commissions and other valuable consideration. Noncompliant contracts voidable by consumer.
• Section 36a-671c - Exceptions.
• Section 36a-671d - Surety bond required. Form of surety bond. Cancellation of bond. Automatic suspension of license. Notice. Opportunity for hearing. Determination of penal sum. Aggregate amount of residential loans.
• Section 36a-671e - Requirements re mortgage loan originator license.
• Section 36a-672 to 36a-674 - Reserved for future use.

PART III*
TRUTH-IN-LENDING ACT

• Section 36a-675 - (Formerly Sec. 36-416). Short title: Truth-in-Lending Act.
• Section 36a-676 - (Formerly Sec. 36-393). Definitions.
• Section 36a-677 - (Formerly Sec. 36-393a). State policy.
• Section 36a-678 - (Formerly Sec. 36-393b). Compliance with Consumer Credit Protection Act. Exempt transactions.
• Section 36a-679 - (Formerly Sec. 36-395). Regulations.
• Section 36a-680 - (Formerly Sec. 36-398). Effect of inconsistent law.
• Section 36a-681 - (Formerly Sec. 36-399). Penalty.
• Section 36a-682 - (Formerly Sec. 36-400). Compliance of governmental instruments. Exemptions from penalties.
• Section 36a-683 - (Formerly Sec. 36-407). Failure to disclose.
• Section 36a-684 - (Formerly Sec. 36-414). Enforcement. Disclosure errors and adjustments.
• Section 36a-685 - (Formerly Sec. 36-415). Unenforceable agreements.
• Section 36a-686 to 36a-689 - Reserved for future use.

PART IV
INTEREST AND FINANCE CHARGE REBATES

• Section 36a-690 - (Formerly Sec. 36-417z). Calculation of interest or finance charge rebates. Prohibited methods. Transactions affected.
• Section 36a-691 to 36a-694 - Reserved for future use.

PART V
CONSUMER CREDIT REPORTS

• Section 36a-695 - (Formerly Sec. 36-431). Definitions.
• Section 36a-696 - (Formerly Sec. 36-432). Disclosure to consumer of information re credit report.
• Section 36a-697 - (Formerly Sec. 36-433). Exceptions.
• Section 36a-698 - (Formerly Sec. 36-434). Regulations.
• Section 36a-699 - (Formerly Sec. 36-435). Penalty.
• Section 36a-699a - Written summary of consumer’s rights.
• Section 36a-699b - Dispute by consumer re completeness or accuracy of information.
• Section 36a-699c - Procedures by credit rating agency to assure accuracy.
• Section 36a-699d - Credit report for use in credit transaction not initiated by consumer.
• Section 36a-699e - Existing consent judgment or settlement with Attorney General.
• Section 36a-699f - Blocking of information appearing on credit report as result of identity theft.
• Section 36a-700 - (Formerly Sec. 36-435l). Credit clinics. Definitions. Contracts. Prohibited acts. Penalties.
• Section 36a-701 - Security freeze on credit report: Definitions.
• Section 36a-701a - Consumer security freezes on credit report. Timing. Disclosure of report to third party during freeze. Procedures for freeze. Refusal by credit rating agency to implement freeze. Exceptions.
• Section 36a-701b - Breach of security re computerized data containing personal information. Notice of breach. Delay for criminal investigation. Means of notice. Unfair trade practice.
• Section 36a-702 to 36a-704 - Reserved for future use.

PART VI
MORTGAGE PROCESSING

• Section 36a-705 - (Formerly Sec. 36-442). Definitions.
• Section 36a-706 - (Formerly Sec. 36-442a). Mortgage rate lock-in.
• Section 36a-707 - (Formerly Sec. 36-442b). Applicant’s remedies.
• Section 36a-708 - Prohibited acts by mortgage brokers.
• Section 36a-709 to 36a-714 - Reserved for future use.

PART VII
MORTGAGE SERVICING

• Section 36a-715 - (Formerly Sec. 36-442m). Definitions.
• Section 36a-716 - (Formerly Sec. 36-442n). Escrow accounts.
• Section 36a-717 - (Formerly Sec. 36-442o). Penalties.
• Section 36a-718 - (Formerly Sec. 36-442p). Orders. Notice. Hearings.
• Section 36a-719 to 36a-724 - Reserved for future use.

PART VIII
MORTGAGE INSURANCE

• Section 36a-725 - (Formerly Sec. 36-442aa). Definitions.
• Section 36a-726 - (Formerly Sec. 36-442bb). Disclosure required.
• Section 36a-727 to 36a-734 - Reserved for future use.

PART IX
HOME MORTGAGE DISCLOSURE

• Section 36a-735 - (Formerly Sec. 36-443). Short title: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act.
• Section 36a-736 - (Formerly Sec. 36-444). Definitions.
• Section 36a-737 - (Formerly Sec. 36-445). Discrimination in making of home purchase, home improvement and mortgage loans. Applications submitted by members of reserves or National Guard.
• Section 36a-738 - (Formerly Sec. 36-446). Disclosure requirements for financial institutions.
• Section 36a-739 - (Formerly Sec. 36-448). Reports by financial institutions. Filing requirements.
• Section 36a-740 - (Formerly Sec. 36-449). Violations by financial institutions. Rights of loan applicant.
• Section 36a-741 - (Formerly Sec. 36-451). Cease and desist order. Enforcement action.
• Section 36a-742 - (Formerly Sec. 36-452). Protection of confidentiality of an individual’s financial status.
• Section 36a-743 - (Formerly Sec. 36-454). Commissioner to analyze home financing.
• Section 36a-744 - (Formerly Sec. 36-455). Regulations.
• Section 36a-745 - Reserved for future use.

PART IXa
CONNECTICUT ABUSIVE HOME LOANLENDING PRACTICES ACT

• Section 36a-746 - Short title: Connecticut Abusive Home Loan Lending Practices Act.
• Section 36a-746a - Definitions.
• Section 36a-746b - Disclosures.
• Section 36a-746c - Prohibited provisions in loan agreement.
• Section 36a-746d - Report of payment history.
• Section 36a-746e - Prohibited acts by lender.
• Section 36a-746f - Purchase of insurance by buyer.
• Section 36a-746g - Refund or credit of charges.
• Section 36a-747 to 36a-754 - Reserved for future use.

PART X
OTHER MORTGAGE AND LOAN PRACTICES

• Section 36a-755 - (Formerly Sec. 36-9h). Mortgage appraisal practices. Definitions. Regulations.
• Section 36a-756 - (Formerly Sec. 36-9t). Title insurance as condition of mortgage on residential real estate prohibited.
• Section 36a-757 - (Formerly Sec. 36-9u). Mortgage insurance requirements limited.
• Section 36a-758 - (Formerly Sec. 36-9y). Payment of loan proceeds by certified, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check or by wire transfer.
• Section 36a-758a - Payment of first or secondary mortgage loan proceeds by wire transfer. Time limits. Penalties.
• Section 36a-759 - (Formerly Sec. 36-4). Minority of veterans, spouses and widows for purposes of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act.
• Section 36a-759a - Compliance with John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007. Limit on interest rate charged on consumer credit to members of armed services.
• Section 36a-760 - Nonprime home loans: Definitions; applicability.
• Section 36a-760a - Duties of lenders and mortgage brokers relating to nonprime home loans.
• Section 36a-760b - Analysis of obligor’s ability to pay.
• Section 36a-760c - Prohibition against making nonprime home loan when proceeds used to pay off special mortgage.
• Section 36a-760d - Requirements for making nonprime home loans.
• Section 36a-760e - Restrictions on provisions in nonprime home loans.
• Section 36a-760f - Prohibition against dividing or structuring loan to avoid application of nonprime home loan statutory provisions.
• Section 36a-760g - Restrictions on making and financing under nonprime home loans. Curing of defaults.
• Section 36a-760h - Additional duties of mortgage brokers.
• Section 36a-760i - Court action based on lender’s failure to comply with statutory requirements.
• Section 36a-760j - Prohibition against influencing real estate appraisals.
• Section 36a-761 to 36a-769 - Reserved for future use.

PART XI*
RETAIL INSTALLMENT SALES FINANCING

• Section 36a-770 - (Formerly Sec. 42-83).*(See end of section for amended version of subdivision (12) of subsection (c) and effective date.) Applicability of Uniform Commercial Code. Filing and recording. Definitions.
• Section 36a-771 - (Formerly Sec. 42-84). General contract requirements.
• Section 36a-772 - (Formerly Sec. 42-85). Maximum finance charge on retail sales of motor vehicles and other goods.
• Section 36a-773 - (Formerly Sec. 42-86). Insurance.
• Section 36a-774 - (Formerly Sec. 42-87). Installment loan contract requirements.
• Section 36a-775 - (Formerly Sec. 42-88). Confession of judgment provision invalid.
• Section 36a-776 - (Formerly Sec. 42-89). Inclusion of other goods in contract void.
• Section 36a-777 - (Formerly Sec. 42-90). Acknowledgment of receipt of notice and statement.
• Section 36a-778 - (Formerly Sec. 42-91). Delinquency and collection charges.
• Section 36a-779 - (Formerly Sec. 42-92). Assignment of contract.
• Section 36a-780 - (Formerly Sec. 42-93). Payments after assignment.
• Section 36a-781 - (Formerly Sec. 42-94). Statement of payments made. Receipts.
• Section 36a-782 - (Formerly Sec. 42-95). Cancellation of contract on payment in full.
• Section 36a-783 - (Formerly Sec. 42-96). Rebate and refund upon prepayment of contract.
• Section 36a-784 - (Formerly Sec. 42-97). Renewals and extensions.
• Section 36a-785 - (Formerly Sec. 42-98). Foreclosure.
• Section 36a-786 - (Formerly Sec. 42-99). Recovery of charges barred by wilful violations.
• Section 36a-787 - (Formerly Sec. 42-100). Penalty.
• Section 36a-788 - (Formerly Sec. 42-100a). Enforcement action.
• Section 36a-789 to 36a-799 - Reserved for future use.

PART XII
CONSUMER COLLECTION AGENCIES

• Section 36a-800 - (Formerly Sec. 42-127). Consumer collection agency. Definitions.
• Section 36a-801 - (Formerly Sec. 42-127a). License required. Application, issuance, renewal. Examination of records. Authority to conduct criminal history records check. Abandonment of application. Automatic suspension of license or renewal license. Notice. Opportunity for hearing.
• Section 36a-801a - Persons engaged in business of collecting child support.
• Section 36a-801b - Collection of child support. Written agreement.
• Section 36a-802 - (Formerly Sec. 42-128a). Surety bond required. Authority of commissioner to proceed on bond. Cancellation of bond; notice. Automatic suspension of license; notice. Opportunity for hearing.
• Section 36a-803 - (Formerly Sec. 42-129). Conviction of certain crimes disqualification to engage in consumer collection business.
• Section 36a-804 - (Formerly Sec. 42-129a). Suspension, revocation or refusal to renew license or taking of other action.
• Section 36a-805 - (Formerly Sec. 42-131). Prohibited practices. Exception.
• Section 36a-806 - (Formerly Sec. 42-131a). Prohibited practices within and without state. Examination of affairs.
• Section 36a-807 - (Formerly Sec. 42-131b). Liability.
• Section 36a-808 - (Formerly Sec. 42-131c). Unfair or deceptive practices. Enforcement action.
• Section 36a-809 - (Formerly Sec. 42-131d). Commissioner’s powers. Regulations.
• Section 36a-810 - (Formerly Sec. 42-133a). Penalty.