2009 Maine Code
TITLE 9-A: MAINE CONSUMER CREDIT CODE
Article 10: LOAN BROKERS
9-A §10-309. Rate locks
Title 9-A: MAINE CONSUMER CREDIT CODE
Article 10: LOAN BROKERS HEADING: PL 1989, C. 70, §3 (NEW); 2005, C. 683, PT. B, §3 (RPR)
Part 3: REGULATION OF PRACTICES HEADING: PL 1989, C. 70, §3 (NEW)
§10-309. Rate locks
If a loan broker collects a fee from a consumer to lock in a certain interest rate for a certain length of time, that loan broker shall: [2007, c. 273, Pt. A, §33 (NEW); 2007, c. 273, Pt. A, §41 (AFF).]
1. Take steps that are necessary to actually secure or guarantee the specified rate for the appropriate length of time;
[ 2007, c. 273, Pt. A, §33 (NEW); 2007, c. 273, Pt. A, §41 (AFF) .]
2. Select a time period within which the loan can reasonably be expected to close; and
[ 2007, c. 273, Pt. A, §33 (NEW); 2007, c. 273, Pt. A, §41 (AFF) .]
3. Use good faith efforts to close the loan within the rate lock period.
[ 2007, c. 273, Pt. A, §33 (NEW); 2007, c. 273, Pt. A, §41 (AFF) .]
SECTION HISTORY
2007, c. 273, Pt. A, §33 (NEW). 2007, c. 273, Pt. A, §41 (AFF).
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