Iowa Administrative Rules (Last Updated: December 07, 2016) |
Department 181. Commerce Department |
Division 187. Banking Division |
Chapter 18. MORTGAGE BANKERS, MORTGAGE BROKERS, AND REAL ESTATE CLOSING AGENTS |
Section 187.18.18. Advertising and representations to potential borrowers.
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18.18(1) Any advertisement of mortgage loans which are offered by or through a mortgage banker or mortgage broker licensee shall conform to the following requirements:
a. An advertisement shall be in compliance with Truth-in-Lending, Regulation Z, and any other applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
b. An advertisement shall be made only for such products and terms as are actually available and, if their availability is subject to any material requirements or limitations, the advertisement shall specify those requirements or limitations.
c. An advertisement shall not make any statement or fail to make any statement the result of which shall present a misleading or deceptive impression to consumers.
d. An advertisement shall clearly show the licensee’s unique NMLS&R identification number.
18.18(2) A licensee receiving a verbal or written inquiry about the licensee’s services shall respond accurately to any questions about the scope and nature of such services and any costs.
[ARC 8238B, IAB 10/21/09, effective 1/1/10; ARC 9593B, IAB 6/29/11, effective 7/1/11; ARC 9688B, IAB 8/24/11, effective 9/28/11]