In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, state mortgage regulators are daily issuing guidance (1) about whether work from home arrangements are permissible under their existing licensing requirements and/or (2) are granting temporary permission for licensable activity to occur from unlicensed locations (including employee homes) under specified conditions. Below we identify the states that have issued guidance specifically on this topic. Please note that the scope, duration, conditions and requirements set by the states differ – some even require approval – so please carefully review the state's guidance set forth at the hyperlink. This is a rapidly changing area so check back regularly for updates and changes.
Alabama |
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Alaska |
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Arkansas |
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California |
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Colorado |
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Connecticut |
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District of Columbia |
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Hawaii |
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Idaho |
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Indiana |
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Iowa |
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Kansas |
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Kentucky |
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Louisiana |
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Maryland |
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Massachusetts |
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Michigan |
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Minnesota |
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Mississippi |
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Montana |
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Nebraska |
Guidance on Temporary Branch Relocations (NMLS link) Application Form (NMLS link) |
Nevada |
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New Hampshire |
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New Jersey |
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New Mexico |
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North Dakota |
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Oklahoma |
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Ohio |
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Oregon |
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Pennsylvania |
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Rhode Island |
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South Carolina |
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South Dakota |
Updated Interim Regulatory Guidance (NMLS link) |
Tennessee |
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Texas |
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Utah |
Guidance (NMLS link) |
Vermont |
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Washington |
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West Virginia |
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Wisconsin |
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