For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms have the meaning ascribed:
Applicant - a person filing an application for a license, a renewal license, or a change in control under the Act, for an individual office location.
Commissioner - the Commissioner of the Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking.
Department - the Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking.
Fair Credit Reporting Act - 15 USC §§ 1681et seq. and implementing rules and regulations.
Lock-in agreement - an agreement that guarantees an interest rate during a specified period.
Mortgage Dual Authority licensee - a licensee with both a mortgage lender and a mortgage broker license.
Mortgage Servicer - a person who engages in the business of servicing mortgage loans for others or collecting or otherwise receiving mortgage loan payments directly from borrowers for distribution to any other person.
RESPA - the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (12 USC §§ 2601 et seq.) and implementing rules and regulations.
Sponsor or Sponsoring Agent - The District licensed mortgage lender or mortgage broker with whom the mortgage loan originator is employed or associated.
TILA - the Truth In Lending Act ( 15 USC §§ 1601 et seq.) and implementing rules and regulations.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 26, r. 26-C1199