S.B. 31 Enrolled

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UTAH RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE PRACTICES
2 AND LICENSING ACT
3 2009 GENERAL SESSION
4 STATE OF UTAH
5 Chief Sponsor: Wayne L. Niederhauser
6 House Sponsor: James A. Dunnigan
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8 LONG TITLE
9 General Description:
10 This bill modifies the Utah Residential Mortgage Practices Act to address requirements
11 under federal law and to make other changes.
12 Highlighted Provisions:
13 This bill:
14 . modifies the definition provision;
15 . imposes additional duties on the division related to rulemaking, reporting, or other
16 requirements related to Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing;
17 . modifies the scope and exemptions from the chapter;
18 . modifies licensing requirements and procedures, including:
19 . modifying requirements related to examinations, prelicensing education, and
20 continuing education;
21 . removing the authorization for issuing conditional licenses;
22 . addressing requirements to reactivate an inactive license; and
23 . providing for a transition and changes related to Secure and Fair Enforcement
24 for Mortgage Licensing;
25 . imposes requirements related to reports of condition;
26 . clarifies language related to disciplinary action and prohibited conduct;
27 . modifies renewal requirements;
28 . addresses the affect on a license of the division paying a judgment creditor from the
29 Residential Mortgage Loan Education, Research, and Recovery Fund; and

30 . makes technical and conforming amendments, including making terminology
31 consistent.
32 Monies Appropriated in this Bill:
33 None
34 Other Special Clauses:
35 This bill provides an effective date.
36 This bill coordinates with H.B. 86, Division of Real Estate Related Amendments, by
37 making technical changes.
38 Utah Code Sections Affected:
39 AMENDS:
40 13-34-105, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2006, Chapter 47
41 31A-2-402, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2007, Chapter 325
42 61-2-5, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2000, Chapter 329
43 61-2c-101, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2000, Chapter 329
44 61-2c-102, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2008, Chapters 158 and 382
45 61-2c-103, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2008, Chapters 158 and 382
46 61-2c-104, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2008, Chapter 382
47 61-2c-105, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2008, Chapter 382
48 61-2c-106, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2005, Chapter 199
49 61-2c-201, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2008, Chapter 382
50 61-2c-202, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2008, Chapters 382 and 387
51 61-2c-203, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2007, Chapter 325
52 61-2c-205, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2008, Chapter 382
53 61-2c-206, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2008, Chapters 382 and 387
54 61-2c-207, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2008, Chapter 382
55 61-2c-208, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2008, Chapter 382
56 61-2c-301, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2007, Chapter 325
57 61-2c-302, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2007, Chapter 325

58 61-2c-402, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2007, Chapter 325
59 61-2c-402.1, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2008, Chapters 3 and 382
60 61-2c-403, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2008, Chapters 382 and 387
61 61-2c-405, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2008, Chapters 370 and 387
62 61-2c-502, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2008, Chapter 387
63 61-2c-507, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2004, Chapter 297
64 61-2c-509, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2004, Chapter 297
65 61-2d-102, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2004, Chapter 252
66 70D-1-10, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2004, Chapter 297
67 ENACTS:
68 61-2c-204.1, Utah Code Annotated 1953
69 61-2c-205.1, Utah Code Annotated 1953
70 63I-2-261, Utah Code Annotated 1953
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72 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
73 Section 1. Section 13-34-105 is amended to read:
74 13-34-105. Exempted institutions.
75 (1) This chapter does not apply to the following institutions:
76 (a) a Utah institution directly supported, to a substantial degree, with funds provided
77 by:
78 (i) the state;
79 (ii) a local school district; or
80 (iii) other Utah governmental subdivision;
81 (b) an institution that offers instruction exclusively at or below the 12th grade level;
82 (c) a lawful enterprise that offers only professional review programs, such as C.P.A.
83 and bar examination review and preparation courses;
84 (d) a private, postsecondary educational institution that is owned, controlled, operated,
85 or maintained by a bona fide church or religious denomination, which is exempted from

86 property taxation under the laws of this state;
87 (e) subject to Subsection (3), a school or institution that is accredited by a regional or
88 national accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education;
89 (f) subject to Subsection (4), a business organization, trade or professional association,
90 fraternal society, or labor union that:
91 (i) sponsors or conducts courses of instruction or study predominantly for bona fide
92 employees or members; and
93 (ii) does not, in advertising, describe itself as a school;
94 (g) an institution that exclusively offers general education courses or instruction solely
95 remedial, avocational, nonvocational, or recreational in nature, that does not:
96 (i) advertise occupation objectives; or
97 (ii) grant educational credentials;
98 (h) an institution that offers only workshops or seminars:
99 (i) lasting no longer than three calendar days; and
100 (ii) for which academic credit is not awarded;
101 (i) an institution that offers programs:
102 (i) in barbering, cosmetology, real estate, or insurance; and
103 (ii) that are regulated and approved by a state or federal governmental agency;
104 (j) an education provider certified by the Division of Real Estate under Section
105 [ 61-2c-103 ] 61-2c-204.1 ;
106 (k) an institution that offers aviation training if the institution:
107 (i) (A) is approved under Part 141, Federal Aviation Regulations, 14 C.F.R. Chapter
108 141; or
109 (B) provides aviation training under Part 61, Federal Aviation Regulations, 14 C.F.R.
110 Chapter 61; and
111 (ii) exclusively offers aviation training that a student fully receives within 24 hours
112 after the student pays any tuition, fee, or other charge for the aviation training; and
113 (l) an institution that provides emergency medical services training if all of the

114 institution's instructors, course coordinators, and courses are approved by the Department of
115 Health.
116 (2) (a) If available evidence suggests that an exempt institution under this section is
117 not in compliance with the standards of registration under this chapter and applicable division
118 rules, the division shall contact the institution and, if appropriate, the state or federal
119 government agency to request corrective action.
120 (b) Subsection (2)(a) does not apply to an institution exempted under Subsection
121 (1)(e).
122 (3) An institution, branch, extension, or facility operating within the state that is
123 affiliated with an institution operating in another state must be separately approved by the
124 affiliate's regional or national accrediting agency to qualify for the exemption described in
125 Subsection (1)(e).
126 (4) For purposes of Subsection (1)(f), a business organization, trade or professional
127 association, fraternal society, or labor union is considered to be conducting the course
128 predominantly for bona fide employees or members if it hires a majority of the persons who:
129 (a) successfully complete its course of instruction or study with a reasonable degree of
130 proficiency; and
131 (b) apply for employment with that same entity.
132 Section 2. Section 31A-2-402 is amended to read:
133 31A-2-402. Definitions.
134 As used in this part:
135 (1) "Commission" means the Title and Escrow Commission created in Section
136 31A-2-403 .
137 (2) "Concurrence" means the entities given a concurring role must jointly agree for the
138 action to be taken.
139 (3) "Dual licensed title licensee" means a title licensee who holds:
140 (a) a producer license as a title licensee; and
141 (b) a license or certificate under:

142 (i) Title 61, Chapter 2, Division of Real Estate [Division];
143 (ii) Title 61, Chapter 2b, Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act; or
144 (iii) Title 61, Chapter 2c, Utah Residential Mortgage Practices and Licensing Act.
145 (4) "Real Estate Commission" means the Real Estate Commission created in Section
146 61-2-5.5 .
147 (5) "Title licensee" means a person licensed under this title as:
148 (a) an agency with a title insurance line of authority;
149 (b) a producer with:
150 (i) a general title insurance line of authority; or
151 (ii) a specific category of authority for title insurance; or
152 (c) a title insurance adjuster.
153 Section 3. Section 61-2-5 is amended to read:
154 61-2-5. Division of Real Estate created -- Functions -- Director appointed --
155 Functions.
156 (1) There is created within the Department of Commerce a Division of Real Estate. It
157 is responsible for the administration and enforcement of:
158 (a) this chapter;
159 (b) Title 57, Chapter 11, Utah Uniform Land Sales Practices Act;
160 (c) Title 57, Chapter 19, Timeshare and Camp Resort Act;
161 (d) Title 57, Chapter 23, Real Estate Cooperative Marketing Act;
162 (e) Chapter 2a, Real Estate [Education, Research, and] Recovery Fund Act;
163 (f) Chapter 2b, Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act; and
164 (g) Chapter 2c, Utah Residential Mortgage Practices and Licensing Act.
165 (2) The division is under the direction and control of a director appointed by the
166 executive director of the department with the approval of the governor. The director holds the
167 office of director at the pleasure of the governor.
168 (3) The director, with the approval of the executive director, may employ personnel
169 necessary to discharge the duties of the division at salaries to be fixed by the director

170 according to standards established by the Department of Administrative Services.
171 (4) On or before October 1 of each year, the director shall, in conjunction with the
172 department, report to the governor and the Legislature concerning the division's work for the
173 preceding fiscal year ending June 30.
174 (5) The director, in conjunction with the executive director, shall prepare and submit
175 to the governor and the Legislature a budget for the fiscal year next following the convening of
176 the Legislature.
177 Section 4. Section 61-2c-101 is amended to read:
178 CHAPTER 2c. UTAH RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE PRACTICES AND LICENSING
179 ACT
180 61-2c-101. Title.
181 This chapter is known as the "Utah Residential Mortgage Practices and Licensing Act."
182 Section 5. Section 61-2c-102 is amended to read:
183 61-2c-102. Definitions.
184 (1) As used in this chapter:
185 (a) "Affiliate" means [an individual or an entity that] a person who directly, or
186 indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls or is controlled by, or is under common
187 control with, a specified individual or entity.
188 (b) "Applicant" means [an individual or entity] a person applying for a license under
189 this chapter.
190 (c) "Approved examination provider" means a person approved by the nationwide
191 database as an approved test provider.
192 [(c)] (d) "Associate lending manager" means [a person] an individual who:
193 (i) qualifies under this chapter as a principal lending manager; and
194 (ii) works by or on behalf of another principal lending manager in transacting the
195 business of residential mortgage loans.
196 [(d)] (e) "Branch office" means a licensed entity's office:
197 (i) for the transaction of the business of residential mortgage loans regulated under this

198 chapter; [and]
199 (ii) other than the main office of the licensed entity[.]; and
200 (iii) that operates under the same business name as the licensed entity.
201 [(e)] (f) (i) "Business of residential mortgage loans" means for compensation or in the
202 expectation of compensation to:
203 (A) engage in an act that makes an individual a loan originator;
204 [(A)] (B) make or originate a residential mortgage loan;
205 [(B)] (C) directly or indirectly solicit[, place, or negotiate] a residential mortgage loan
206 for another; or
207 [(C)] (D) unless excluded under Subsection (1)(f)(ii), render services related to the
208 origination of a residential mortgage loan including:
209 [(I) taking an application; and]
210 (I) preparing a loan package;
211 (II) communicating with the borrower and lender[.]; or
212 (III) advising on a loan term.
213 (ii) "Business of residential mortgage loans" does not include:
214 (A) if working as an employee under the direction of and subject to the supervision
215 and instruction of a person licensed under this chapter, the performance of a clerical [function]
216 or support duty such as:
217 [(I) gathering information related to a residential mortgage loan on behalf of the
218 prospective borrower or a person licensed under this chapter; or]
219 [(II) an individual who works under the instruction of a person licensed under this
220 chapter:]
221 [(Aa) requesting or gathering information;]
222 (I) the receipt, collection, or distribution of information common for the processing or
223 underwriting of a loan in the mortgage industry other than taking an application;
224 (II) communicating with a consumer to obtain information necessary for the
225 processing or underwriting of a residential mortgage loan;

226 [(Bb)] (III) word processing;
227 [(Cc)] (IV) sending correspondence; or
228 [(Dd)] (V) assembling files;
229 (B) ownership of an entity that engages in the business of residential mortgage loans if
230 the owner does not personally perform the acts listed in Subsection (1)[(e)](f)(i); or
231 (C) except if an individual will engage in an activity as a loan originator, acting in one
232 or more of the following capacities:
233 [(C) acting as] (I) a loan wholesaler;
234 [(D) acting as] (II) an account executive for a loan wholesaler;
235 [(E) acting as] (III) a loan underwriter;
236 [(F) acting as] (IV) a loan closer; or
237 [(G)] (V) funding a loan.
238 (g) "Certified education provider" means a person who is certified under Section
239 61-2c-204.1 to provide one or more of the following:
240 (i) prelicensing education; or
241 (ii) continuing education.
242 [(f)] (h) "Closed-end" means a loan:
243 (i) with a fixed amount borrowed; and
244 (ii) that does not permit additional borrowing secured by the same collateral.
245 [(g)] (i) "Commission" means the Residential Mortgage Regulatory Commission
246 created in Section 61-2c-104 .
247 [(h)] (j) "Compensation" means anything of economic value that is paid, loaned,
248 granted, given, donated, or transferred to an individual or entity for or in consideration of:
249 (i) services;
250 (ii) personal or real property; or
251 (iii) another thing of value.
252 (k) "Continuing education" means education taken by an individual licensed under
253 this chapter in order to meet the education requirements imposed by Sections 61-2c-204.1 and

254 61-2c-205 to renew a license under this chapter.
255 [(i)] (l) "Control," as used in Subsection (1)(a), means the power to directly or
256 indirectly:
257 (i) direct or exercise a controlling interest over:
258 (A) the management or policies of an entity; or
259 (B) the election of a majority of the directors, officers, managers, or managing partners
260 of an entity;
261 (ii) vote 20% or more of a class of voting securities of an entity by an individual; or
262 (iii) vote more than 5% of a class of voting securities of an entity by another entity.
263 [(j)] (m) "Depository institution" is as defined in Section 7-1-103 .
264 [(k)] (n) "Director" means the director of the division.
265 [(l)] (o) "Division" means the Division of Real Estate.
266 [(m)] (p) "Dwelling" means a residential structure attached to real property that
267 contains one to four units including any of the following if used as a residence:
268 (i) a condominium unit;
269 (ii) a cooperative unit;
270 (iii) a manufactured home; or
271 (iv) a house.
272 [(n)] (q) "Entity" means:
273 (i) a corporation;
274 (ii) a limited liability company;
275 (iii) a partnership;
276 (iv) a company;
277 (v) an association;
278 (vi) a joint venture;
279 (vii) a business trust;
280 (viii) a trust; or
281 (ix) another organization.

282 [(o)] (r) "Executive director" means the executive director of the Department of
283 Commerce.
284 [(p)] (s) "Inactive status" means a dormant status into which an unexpired license is
285 placed when the holder of the license is not currently engaging in the business of residential
286 mortgage loans.
287 [(q)] (t) "Licensee" means [an individual or entity] a person licensed with the division
288 under this chapter.
289 (u) "Licensing examination" means the examination required by Section 61-2c-204.1
290 or 61-2c-206 for an individual to obtain a license under this chapter.
291 (v) (i) Except as provided in Subsection (1)(v)(ii), "loan originator" means an
292 individual who for compensation or in expectation of compensation:
293 (A) takes a residential mortgage loan application; or
294 (B) offers or negotiates terms of a residential mortgage loan.
295 (ii) "Loan originator" does not include a person who:
296 (A) is described in Subsection (1)(v)(i), but who performs exclusively administrative
297 or clerical tasks as described in Subsection (1)(f)(ii)(A);
298 (B) unless compensated by a lender, a principal lending manager, or an agent of a
299 lender or principal lending manager:
300 (I) only performs real estate brokerage activities; and
301 (II) is licensed under Chapter 2, Division of Real Estate; and
302 (C) is solely involved in extension of credit relating to a timeshare plan, as defined in
303 11 U.S.C. Sec. 101(53D).
304 [(r)] (w) "Mortgage officer" means an individual who is licensed with the division to
305 transact the business of residential mortgage loans through a principal lending manager.
306 (x) "Nationwide database" means the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and
307 Registry, authorized under Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing, 12 U.S.C.
308 Sec. 5101, et seq.
309 (y) "Nontraditional mortgage product" means a mortgage product other than a 30-year

310 fixed rate mortgage.
311 (z) "Person" means an individual or entity.
312 (aa) "Prelicensing education" means education taken by an individual seeking to be
313 licensed under this chapter in order to meet the education requirements imposed by Section
314 61-2c-204.1 or 61-2c-206 for an individual to obtain a license under this chapter.
315 [(s)] (bb) (i) "Principal lending manager" means [a person] an individual licensed as a
316 principal lending manager under Section 61-2c-206 to transact the business of residential
317 mortgage loans.
318 (ii) [A person] An individual licensed as a principal lending manager may transact the
319 business of residential mortgage loans as a mortgage officer.
320 [(t)] (cc) "Record" means information that is:
321 (i) prepared, owned, received, or retained by [an individual or entity] a person; and
322 (ii) (A) inscribed on a tangible medium; or
323 (B) (I) stored in an electronic or other medium; and
324 (II) retrievable in perceivable form.
325 [(u)] (dd) "Residential mortgage loan" means [a closed-end, first mortgage loan or] an
326 extension of credit, if:
327 (i) the loan or extension of credit is secured by a:
328 (A) mortgage;
329 (B) deed of trust; or
330 (C) [lien] consensual security interest; [and]
331 (ii) the mortgage, deed of trust, or [lien] consensual security interest described in
332 Subsection (1)[(u)](dd)(i):
333 (A) is on a dwelling located in the state; and
334 (B) is created with the consent of the owner of the residential real property[.]; and
335 (iii) solely for the purposes of defining "loan originator," the extension of credit is
336 primarily for personal, family, or household use.
337 [(v)] (ee) "State" means:

338 (i) a state, territory, or possession of the United States;
339 (ii) the District of Columbia; or
340 (iii) the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
341 (ff) "Unique identifier" is as defined in 12 U.S.C. Sec. 5102.
342 (2) (a) If a term not defined in this section is defined by rule, the term shall have the
343 meaning established by the division by rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3,
344 Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.
345 (b) If a term not defined in this section is not defined by rule, the term shall have the
346 meaning commonly accepted in the business community.
347 Section 6. Section 61-2c-103 is amended to read:
348 61-2c-103. Powers and duties of the division.
349 (1) The division shall administer this chapter.
350 (2) In addition to [any] a power or duty expressly provided in this chapter, the division
351 may:
352 (a) receive and act on a complaint including:
353 (i) taking action designed to obtain voluntary compliance with this chapter; or
354 (ii) commencing an administrative or judicial proceeding on the division's own
355 initiative;
356 (b) establish one or more programs for the education of consumers with respect to
357 residential mortgage loans;
358 (c) (i) make one or more studies appropriate to effectuate the purposes and policies of
359 this chapter; and
360 (ii) make the results of the studies described in Subsection (2)(c)(i) available to the
361 public;
362 (d) visit and investigate [an entity] a person licensed under this chapter, regardless of
363 whether the [entity] person is located in Utah; and
364 (e) employ one or more necessary hearing examiners, investigators, clerks, and other
365 employees and agents.

366 (3) The division shall make rules for the administration of this chapter in accordance
367 with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, including:
368 (a) licensure procedures for:
369 (i) [an individual or entity] a person required by this chapter to obtain a license with
370 the division; and
371 (ii) the establishment of a branch office by an entity;
372 (b) proper handling of [funds] monies received by a licensee;
373 (c) record-keeping requirements by a licensee; [and]
374 (d) certification procedures for certifying an education provider; and
375 [(d)] (e) standards of conduct for a licensee or certified education provider.
376 (4) The division may by rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah
377 Administrative Rulemaking Act, require as a condition of maintaining a license or
378 certification under this chapter that a person comply with a requirement of the nationwide
379 database if:
380 (a) required for uniformity amongst states; and
381 (b) not inconsistent with this chapter.
382 (5) The division shall by rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah
383 Administrative Rulemaking Act, provide a process under which an individual may challenge
384 information contained in the nationwide database.
385 [(4)] (6) The division may make available to the public a list of the names and mailing
386 addresses of [all] licensees:
387 (a) either directly or through a third party; and
388 (b) at a reasonable cost.
389 [(5) The division shall:]
390 [(a) certify an education provider who offers:]
391 [(i) prelicensing education to candidates for licensure under this chapter; or]
392 [(ii) continuing education to individuals licensed under this chapter; and]
393 [(b) make available to the public, licensees, and candidates for licensure a list of the

394 names and addresses of all education providers certified under this Subsection (5).]
395 [(6) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act,
396 the division shall make rules establishing:]
397 [(a) certification criteria and procedures for a provider of prelicensing education and
398 continuing education; and]
399 [(b) standards of conduct for a certified education provider.]
400 [(7) The division may charge a fee established in accordance with Section 63J-1-303
401 for processing a change that a licensee is required by Section 61-2c-205 to report to the
402 division.]
403 [(8) (a) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking
404 Act, and this Subsection (8), the division shall make rules establishing a licensure procedure
405 for obtaining both a principal lending manager license and an entity license at the same time
406 that applies if the principal lending manager is the only individual that transacts the business
407 of residential mortgage loans on behalf of the entity, including as an employee or agent of the
408 entity.]
409 [(b) A rule made under this Subsection (8) shall require that to obtain or renew both a
410 principal lending manager license and an entity license, an individual described in Subsection
411 (8)(a) is required to only:]
412 [(i) complete one licensing process for the term of a license; and]
413 [(ii) pay one licensing fee for the term of a license.]
414 (7) The division shall annually:
415 (a) review the requirements related to the nationwide database imposed by federal law
416 or the nationwide database on:
417 (i) the division;
418 (ii) a licensee under this chapter;
419 (iii) a certified education provider; or
420 (iv) an approved examination provider; and
421 (b) after the review required by Subsection (7)(a):

422 (i) report to the Business and Labor Interim Committee the impact of the requirements
423 on the implementation by the division of this chapter; and
424 (ii) recommend legislation, if any, to the Business and Labor Interim Committee
425 related to how the division should coordinate with the nationwide database.
426 (8) The division may enter into a relationship or contract with the nationwide database
427 or another entity designated by the nationwide database to do the following related to a
428 licensee or other person subject to this chapter:
429 (a) collect or maintain a record; and
430 (b) process a transaction fee or other fee.
431 (9) The division shall regularly report the following to the nationwide database:
432 (a) a violation of this chapter;
433 (b) disciplinary action under this chapter; and
434 (c) other information relevant to this chapter.
435 Section 7. Section 61-2c-104 is amended to read:
436 61-2c-104. Residential Mortgage Regulatory Commission.
437 (1) (a) There is created within the division the "Residential Mortgage Regulatory
438 Commission" consisting of the following members appointed by the executive director with
439 the approval of the governor:
440 (i) four members [having] who:
441 (A) have at least three years of experience in transacting the business of residential
442 mortgage loans; and [who]
443 (B) are [currently] licensed under this chapter at the time of and during appointment;
444 and
445 (ii) one member from the general public.
446 (b) (i) The executive director with the approval of the governor may appoint an
447 alternate member to the board.
448 (ii) The alternate member shall:
449 (A) at the time of the appointment, have at least three years of experience in

450 transacting the business of residential mortgage loans; and
451 (B) be licensed under this chapter at the time of and during appointment.
452 (2) (a) Except as required by Subsection (2)(b), the executive director shall appoint
453 [each] a new member or reappointed member subject to appointment by the executive director
454 to a four-year term ending June 30.
455 (b) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (2)(a), the executive director
456 shall, at the time of appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of terms to ensure that the
457 terms of commission members are staggered so that approximately half of the commission is
458 appointed every two years.
459 (c) If a vacancy occurs in the membership of the commission for any reason, the
460 [replacement shall be appointed] executive director shall appoint a replacement for the
461 unexpired term.
462 (3) Members of the commission shall annually select one member to serve as chair.
463 (4) (a) The commission shall meet at least quarterly.
464 (b) The director may call a meeting in addition to the meetings required by Subsection
465 (4)(a):
466 (i) at the discretion of the director;
467 (ii) at the request of the chair of the commission; or
468 (iii) at the written request of three or more commission members.
469 (5) (a) Three members of the commission constitute a quorum for the transaction of
470 business.
471 (b) If a quorum of members is unavailable for any meeting and an alternate member
472 [has been] is appointed to the commission by the executive director with the approval of the
473 governor, the alternate member shall serve as a regular member of the commission for that
474 meeting if with the presence of the alternate member there is a quorum present at the meeting.
475 (c) The action of a majority of a quorum present is an action of the commission.
476 (6) (a) (i) A member who is not a government employee [shall] may not receive [no]
477 compensation or benefits for the member's services, but may receive per diem and expenses

478 incurred in the performance of the member's official duties at the rates established by the
479 Division of Finance under Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107 .
480 (ii) A member who is not a government employee may decline to receive per diem and
481 expenses for the member's service.
482 (b) (i) A state government officer and employee member who does not receive salary,
483 per diem, or expenses from the member's agency for the member's service may receive per
484 diem and expenses incurred in the performance of the member's official duties from the
485 commission at the rates established by the Division of Finance under Sections 63A-3-106 and
486 63A-3-107 .
487 (ii) A state government officer and employee member may decline to receive per diem
488 and expenses for the member's service.
489 (7) [The] In addition to a duty or power expressly provided for elsewhere in this
490 chapter, the commission shall:
491 (a) except as provided in Subsection 61-2c-202 (2), concur in the licensure or denial of
492 licensure of [individuals and entities] a person under this chapter in accordance with Part 2,
493 Licensure;
494 (b) take disciplinary action with the concurrence of the director in accordance with
495 Part 4, Enforcement; and
496 (c) advise the division concerning matters related to the administration and
497 enforcement of this chapter[; and].
498 [(d) with the concurrence of the division, determine the requirements for:]
499 [(i) the examination required under Section 61-2c-202 , covering at least:]
500 [(A) the fundamentals of the English language;]
501 [(B) arithmetic;]
502 [(C) the provisions of this chapter;]
503 [(D) rules adopted by the division;]
504 [(E) basic residential mortgage principles and practices; and]
505 [(F) any other aspect of Utah law the commission determines is appropriate;]

506 [(ii) with the concurrence of the division, the continuing education requirements under
507 Section 61-2c-205 , including:]
508 [(A) except as provided in Subsection 61-2c-202 (4)(a)(iii) and Subsection
509 61-2c-206 (1)(c), the appropriate number of hours of prelicensing education and required
510 continuing education; and]
511 [(B) the subject matter of courses the division may accept for continuing education
512 purposes;]
513 [(iii) with the concurrence of the division, the prelicensing education required under
514 Sections 61-2c-202 and 61-2c-206 , including online education or distance learning options;
515 and]
516 [(iv) the examination required under Section 61-2c-206 covering:]
517 [(A) advanced residential mortgage principles and practices; and]
518 [(B) other aspects of Utah law the commission, with the concurrence of the division,
519 determines appropriate.]
520 [(8) The commission may appoint a committee to make recommendations to the
521 commission concerning approval of prelicensing education and continuing education courses.]
522 [(9) The commission and the division shall make the examination and prelicensing
523 education and continuing education requirements described in this section available through
524 the Internet or other distance education methods approved by the commission and division
525 when reasonably practicable.]
526 [(10) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act,
527 the commission, with the concurrence of the division, shall make rules establishing procedures
528 under which a licensee may be exempted from continuing education requirements:]
529 [(a) for a period not to exceed four years; and]
530 [(b) upon a finding of reasonable cause.]
531 Section 8. Section 61-2c-105 is amended to read:
532 61-2c-105. Scope of chapter -- Exemptions.
533 (1) (a) [This] Except as to an individual who will engage in an activity as a loan

534 originator, this chapter applies to a closed-end residential mortgage loan secured by a first lien
535 or equivalent security interest on a [one to four unit] dwelling.
536 (b) This chapter does not apply to a transaction covered by Title 70C, Utah Consumer
537 Credit Code.
538 (2) The following are exempt from this chapter:
539 (a) the federal government;
540 (b) a state;
541 (c) a political subdivision of a state;
542 (d) an agency of or entity created by a governmental entity described in Subsections
543 (2)(a) through (c) including:
544 (i) the Utah Housing Corporation created in Title 9, Chapter 4, Part 9, Utah Housing
545 Corporation Act;
546 (ii) the Federal National Mortgage Corporation;
547 (iii) the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation;
548 (iv) the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation;
549 (v) the Resolution Trust Corporation;
550 (vi) the Government National Mortgage Association;
551 (vii) the Federal Housing Administration;
552 (viii) the National Credit Union Administration;
553 (ix) the Farmers Home Administration; and
554 (x) the United States Department of Veterans Affairs;
555 (e) a depository institution;
556 (f) an affiliate of a depository institution;
557 (g) an employee or agent of an entity described in Subsections (2)(a) through (f):
558 (i) when that person acts on behalf of the entity described in Subsections (2)(a)
559 through (f); and
560 [(h) an individual or entity:]
561 (ii) including an employee of:

562 (A) a depository institution;
563 (B) a subsidiary of a depository institution that is:
564 (I) owned and controlled by the depository institution; and
565 (II) regulated by a federal banking agency, as defined in 12 U.S.C. Sec. 5102; or
566 (C) an institution regulated by the Farm Credit Administration;
567 (h) except as provided in Subsection (3), a person who:
568 (i) [that] makes a loan:
569 (A) secured by an interest in real property;
570 (B) with the [individual's or the entity's] person's own money; and
571 (C) for the [individual's or entity's] person's own investment; and
572 (ii) that does not engage in the business of making loans secured by an interest in real
573 property;
574 (i) [an individual or entity] except as provided in Subsection (3), a person who
575 receives a mortgage, deed of trust, or [lien] consensual security interest on real property if the
576 individual or entity:
577 (i) is the seller of real property; and
578 (ii) receives the mortgage, deed of trust, or [lien] consensual security interest on real
579 property as security for a separate money obligation;
580 (j) [an individual or entity] a person who receives a mortgage, deed of trust, or [lien]
581 consensual security interest on real property if:
582 (i) the [individual or entity] person receives the mortgage, deed of trust, or [lien]
583 consensual security interest as security for an obligation payable on an installment or deferred
584 payment basis;
585 (ii) the obligation described in Subsection (2)(j)(i) arises from [an individual or entity]
586 a person providing materials or services used in the improvement of the real property that is
587 the subject of the mortgage, deed of trust, or [lien] consensual security interest; and
588 (iii) the mortgage, deed of trust, or [lien] consensual security interest [was] is created
589 without the consent of the owner of the real property that is the subject of the mortgage, deed

590 of trust, or [lien] consensual security interest;
591 (k) a nonprofit corporation that:
592 (i) is exempt from paying federal income taxes;
593 (ii) is certified by the United States Small Business Administration as a small business
594 investment company;
595 (iii) is organized to promote economic development in this state; and
596 (iv) has as its primary activity providing financing for business expansion;
597 (l) except as provided in Subsection (3), a court appointed fiduciary; or
598 (m) an attorney admitted to practice law in this state:
599 (i) if the attorney is not principally engaged in the business of negotiating residential
600 mortgage loans; and
601 (ii) when the attorney renders services in the course of the attorney's practice as an
602 attorney.
603 (3) An individual who will engage in an activity as a loan originator is exempt from
604 this chapter only if the individual is an employee or agent exempt under Subsection (2)(g).
605 [(3)] (4) (a) Notwithstanding Subsection (2)(m), an attorney exempt from this chapter
606 may not engage in conduct described in Section 61-2c-301 when transacting business of
607 residential mortgage loans.
608 (b) If an attorney exempt from this chapter violates Subsection [(3)] (4)(a), the
609 attorney:
610 (i) is not subject to enforcement by the division under Part 4, Enforcement; and
611 (ii) is subject to disciplinary action generally applicable to an attorney admitted to
612 practice law in this state.
613 (c) If the division receives a complaint alleging an attorney exempt from this chapter is
614 in violation of Subsection [(3)] (4)(a), the division shall forward the complaint to the Utah
615 State Bar for disciplinary action.
616 [(4) (a) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking
617 Act, the division shall, by rule, determine a date, on or after December 31, 2004, after which

618 an individual who is exempt under Subsection (2) may voluntarily obtain a license pursuant to
619 Subsection (4)(b).]
620 [(b) (i) After the date described in Subsection (4)(a), an]
621 (5) (a) An individual who is exempt under Subsection (2) or (3) may voluntarily
622 obtain a license under this chapter by complying with Part 2, Licensure.
623 [(ii)] (b) An individual who voluntarily obtains a license pursuant to this Subsection
624 [(4)(b)] (5) shall comply with all the provisions of this chapter.
625 Section 9. Section 61-2c-106 is amended to read:
626 61-2c-106. Addresses provided the division.
627 (1) (a) In providing an address to the division under this chapter, a person shall
628 provide a physical location or street address [shall be provided].
629 (b) The following [are] is public information:
630 (i) a business address; or
631 (ii) a mailing address.
632 (2) [An individual or entity licensed under this chapter will be] A licensee is
633 considered to have received [any] a notification that is mailed to the last mailing address
634 furnished to the division by [the individual, or by]:
635 (a) if the licensee is an individual, the individual; or
636 (b) if the licensee is an entity, the principal lending manager of the entity[, licensed
637 under this chapter].
638 Section 10. Section 61-2c-201 is amended to read:
639 61-2c-201. Licensure required of person engaged in the business of residential
640 mortgage loans -- Mortgage officer -- Principal lending manager.
641 (1) Unless exempt from this chapter under Section 61-2c-105 , [an individual or entity]
642 a person may not transact the business of residential mortgage loans[, as defined in Section
643 61-2c-102 ,] without obtaining a license under this chapter.
644 (2) For purposes of this chapter, [an individual or entity] a person transacts business in
645 this state if:

646 (a) (i) the [individual or entity] person engages in an act that constitutes the business
647 of residential mortgage loans; and
648 (ii) (A) the act described in Subsection (2)(a)(i) is directed to or received in this state;
649 and
650 (B) the real property that is the subject of the act described in Subsection (2)(a)(i) is
651 located in this state; or
652 (b) a representation is made by the [individual or entity] person that the [individual or
653 entity] person transacts the business of residential mortgage loans in this state.
654 (3) An individual who has an ownership interest in an entity required to be licensed
655 under this chapter is not required to obtain an individual license under this chapter unless the
656 individual transacts the business of residential mortgage loans.
657 (4) Unless otherwise exempted under this chapter, licensure under this chapter is
658 required of both:
659 (a) the individual who directly transacts the business of residential mortgage loans;
660 and
661 (b) if the individual transacts business as an employee or agent of an entity or
662 individual, the entity or individual for whom the employee or agent transacts the business of
663 residential mortgage loans.
664 (5) (a) An individual licensed under this chapter may not engage in the business of
665 residential mortgage loans on behalf of more than one entity at the same time.
666 (b) This Subsection (5) does not restrict the number of:
667 (i) different lenders [an individual or entity] a person may use as a funding source for
668 residential mortgage loans; or
669 (ii) entities in which an individual may have an ownership interest, regardless of
670 whether the entities are:
671 (A) licensed under this chapter; or
672 (B) exempt under Section 61-2c-105 .
673 (6) An individual licensed under this chapter may not transact the business of

674 residential mortgage loans for the following at the same time:
675 (a) an entity licensed under this chapter; and
676 (b) an entity that is exempt from licensure under Section 61-2c-105 .
677 (7) A mortgage officer may not receive consideration for transacting the business of
678 residential mortgage loans from any person or entity except the principal lending manager with
679 whom the mortgage officer is licensed.
680 (8) A mortgage officer shall conduct all business of residential mortgage loans:
681 (a) through the principal lending manager with which the individual is licensed; and
682 (b) in the business name under which the principal lending manager is authorized by
683 the division to do business.
684 [(9) (a) (i) This Subsection (9)(a) does not apply to an individual who transacts the
685 business of residential mortgage loans as an employee or agent of another individual or entity.]
686 [(ii)] (9) (a) If an entity that is authorized by this chapter to transact the business of
687 residential mortgage loans transacts the business of residential mortgage loans under an
688 assumed business name, the entity shall:
689 [(A)] (i) register the assumed name with the division; and
690 [(B)] (ii) furnish the division proof that the assumed business name [has been] is filed
691 with the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code pursuant to Title 42, Chapter 2,
692 Conducting Business Under Assumed Name.
693 (b) The division may charge a fee established in accordance with Section 63J-1-303
694 for registering an assumed name pursuant to this Subsection (9).
695 (10) A licensee whose license is in inactive status may not transact the business of
696 residential mortgage loans.
697 Section 11. Section 61-2c-202 is amended to read:
698 61-2c-202. Licensure procedures.
699 (1) To apply for licensure under this chapter an applicant shall:
700 (a) submit to the division a licensure statement that:
701 (i) lists any name under which the [individual or entity] applicant will transact

702 business in this state;
703 (ii) lists the address of the principal business location of the applicant;
704 (iii) if the applicant is an entity:
705 (A) lists the principal lending manager of the entity; and
706 (B) contains the signature of the principal lending manager;
707 (iv) demonstrates that the applicant meets the qualifications listed in Section
708 61-2c-203 ;
709 (v) if the applicant is an entity, lists:
710 (A) all jurisdictions in which the entity is registered, licensed, or otherwise regulated
711 in the business of residential mortgage loans; and
712 (B) the history of any disciplinary action or adverse administrative action taken
713 against the entity by [any] a regulatory agency [within the ten years preceding the application];
714 and
715 (vi) includes any information required by the division by rule;
716 (b) if the applicant is an individual, the applicant shall provide:
717 (i) (A) a fingerprint card in a form acceptable to the division; and
718 (B) consent to a criminal background check by:
719 (I) the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification; and
720 (II) the Federal Bureau of Investigation;
721 (ii) evidence using a method approved by the division of having successfully
722 completed approved prelicensing education in accordance with Section 61-2c-204.1 ;
723 (iii) evidence using a method approved by the division by rule of having successfully
724 passed a licensing examination in accordance with Section 61-2c-204.1 ; and
725 (iv) if the applicant will engage in an activity as a loan originator:
726 (A) the individual's unique identifier;
727 (B) any other evidence required by the division by rule demonstrating that the
728 individual has submitted the following to the nationwide database:
729 (I) a fingerprint card in a form acceptable to the nationwide database;

730 (II) consent to a criminal background check by:
731 (Aa) the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification; and
732 (Bb) the Federal Bureau of Investigation; and
733 (III) information requested by the nationwide database regarding personal history and
734 experience including authorization for the nationwide database and division to obtain:
735 (Aa) an independent credit report obtained from a consumer reporting agency
736 described in 15 U.S.C. Sec. 1681 et seq.; and
737 (Bb) information related to an administrative, civil, or criminal finding of a
738 governmental jurisdiction; and
739 [(b)] (c) pay [to the division]:
740 (i) an application fee established by the division in accordance with Section
741 63J-1-303 ; and
742 (ii) the reasonable expenses incurred in processing the application for licensure,
743 including the costs incurred by the division under Subsection (4)[; and].
744 [(c) comply with Subsection (4).]
745 (2) (a) The division shall issue a license to an applicant if the division, with the
746 concurrence of the commission, finds that the applicant:
747 (i) meets the qualifications of [Section] Sections 61-2c-203 and 61-2c-204.1 ; and
748 (ii) complies with this section.
749 (b) The commission may delegate to the division the authority to:
750 (i) review a class or category of application for an initial or renewed license;
751 (ii) determine whether an applicant meets the licensing criteria in [Section] Sections
752 61-2c-203 and 61-2c-204.1 ;
753 (iii) conduct a necessary hearing on an application; and
754 (iv) approve or deny a license application without concurrence by the commission.
755 (c) If the commission delegates to the division the authority to approve or deny an
756 application without concurrence by the commission and the division denies an application for
757 licensure, the applicant who is denied licensure may petition the commission for review of the

758 denial.
759 (d) An applicant who is denied licensure under Subsection (2)(b) may seek agency
760 review by the executive director only after the commission reviews the division's denial of the
761 applicant's application.
762 (3) Subject to Subsection (2)(d) and in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 4,
763 Administrative Procedures Act, an applicant who is denied licensure under this chapter may
764 submit a request for agency review to the executive director within 30 days following the day
765 on which the commission order denying the licensure is issued.
766 [(4) (a) An individual applying for a license under this chapter shall:]
767 [(i) submit a fingerprint card in a form acceptable to the division at the time the
768 licensure statement is filed;]
769 [(ii) consent to a criminal background check by:]
770 [(A) the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification; and]
771 [(B) the Federal Bureau of Investigation;]
772 [(iii) provide proof using a method approved by the division of having successfully
773 completed approved prelicensing education required by the commission under Section
774 61-2c-104 :]
775 [(A) before taking the examination required by Subsection (4)(a)(iv); and]
776 [(B) in the number of hours, not to exceed 90 hours, required by rule made by the
777 division in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act; and]
778 [(iv) provide proof using a method approved by the division of having successfully
779 passed an examination approved by the commission under Section 61-2c-104 .]
780 [(b)] (4) (a) The division shall request the Department of Public Safety to complete:
781 (i) for an applicant who will engage in an activity as a loan originator, a criminal
782 background check by the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification; or
783 (ii) for an applicant who will not engage in an activity as a loan originator, a Federal
784 Bureau of Investigation criminal background check [for an applicant] through a national
785 criminal history system.

786 [(c) The] (b) An applicant shall pay the cost of:
787 (i) the fingerprinting required by this section; and
788 (ii) the criminal background check required by this section.
789 [(d) (i) A license under this chapter is conditional pending completion of the criminal
790 background check required by this Subsection (4).]
791 [(ii) If a criminal background check discloses that an applicant fails to accurately
792 disclose a criminal history, the license shall be immediately and automatically revoked.]
793 [(iii) An individual or entity whose conditional license is revoked under Subsection
794 (4)(d)(ii) may appeal the revocation in a hearing conducted by the commission:]
795 [(A) after the revocation; and]
796 [(B) in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act.]
797 [(iv) The commission may delegate to the division or an administrative law judge the
798 authority to conduct a hearing described in Subsection (4)(d)(iii).]
799 [(v) Relief from a revocation may be granted only if:]
800 [(A) the criminal history upon which the division based the revocation:]
801 [(I) did not occur; or]
802 [(II) is the criminal history of another person;]
803 [(B) (I) the revocation is based on a failure to accurately disclose a criminal history;
804 and]
805 [(II) the applicant had a reasonable good faith belief at the time of application that
806 there was no criminal history to be disclosed; or]
807 [(C) the division fails to follow the prescribed procedure for the revocation.]
808 [(e) If a license is revoked or a revocation is upheld after a hearing described in
809 Subsection (4)(d)(iii), the person may not apply for a new license for a period of 12 months
810 after the day on which the license is revoked.]
811 [(f)] (c) The funds paid by an applicant for the cost of the criminal background check
812 shall be nonlapsing.
813 [(g) The commission may delegate to the division the authority to make a decision on

814 whether relief from a revocation should be granted.]
815 Section 12. Section 61-2c-203 is amended to read:
816 61-2c-203. General qualifications for licensure.
817 (1) To qualify for licensure under this chapter, an individual:
818 [(a) shall have good moral character and the competency to transact the business of
819 residential mortgage loans;]
820 [(b)] (a) shall demonstrate [honesty, integrity, and truthfulness;]:
821 (i) financial responsibility;
822 (ii) good moral character; and
823 (iii) the competence to transact the business of residential mortgage loans, including
824 general fitness such as to command the confidence of the community and to warrant a
825 determination that the individual will operate honestly, fairly, and efficiently within the
826 purposes of this chapter;
827 [(c)] (b) except as provided in Subsection (3), may not have been convicted of, pled
828 guilty of, pled no contest to, pled guilty in a similar manner to, or resolved by diversion or its
829 equivalent:
830 (i) a felony involving an act of fraud, dishonesty, a breach of trust, or money
831 laundering;
832 (ii) a felony in the seven years preceding the day on which an application is submitted
833 to the division;
834 (iii) in the ten years preceding the day on which an application is submitted to the
835 division of:
836 [(i) any] (A) a felony or class A misdemeanor involving moral turpitude; or
837 [(ii) any] (B) a crime in [any other] another jurisdiction that is the equivalent of a
838 felony or class A misdemeanor involving moral turpitude;
839 [(d) except as provided in Subsection (3), may not have been convicted]
840 (iv) in the five years preceding the day on which an application is submitted to the
841 division [of]:

842 [(i) any] (A) a class B or class C misdemeanor involving moral turpitude; or
843 [(ii) any] (B) a crime in another jurisdiction that is the equivalent of a class B or class
844 C misdemeanor involving moral turpitude;
845 [(e) except as provided in Subsection (3), in relationship to a crime set forth in
846 Subsection (1)(c) or (d) during the time period set forth in Subsection (1)(c) or (d), may not
847 have:]
848 [(i) entered a guilty plea, a no contest plea, or its equivalent; and]
849 [(ii) resolved by diversion or its equivalent;]
850 (c) if the applicant will engage in an activity as a loan originator, may not have had a
851 license as a loan originator revoked by a governmental jurisdiction at any time;
852 [(f)] (d) except as provided in Subsection [61-2c-202 (4)(e)] (3), may not have had a
853 license or registration suspended, revoked, surrendered, canceled, or denied in the five years
854 preceding the date the individual applies for licensure [except as provided in Subsection (3),]
855 if:
856 (i) the registration or license is issued by this state or another jurisdiction; and
857 (ii) the suspension, revocation, surrender, probation, fine, cancellation, or denial is
858 based on misconduct in a professional capacity that relates to moral character, honesty,
859 integrity, truthfulness, or the competency to transact the business of residential mortgage
860 loans;
861 [(g)] (e) except as provided in Subsection (3), may not have been the subject of a bar
862 by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the New York Stock Exchange, or the National
863 Association of Securities Dealers within the five years preceding the date the individual
864 applies for registration; and
865 [(h)] (f) may not have had [any] a temporary or permanent injunction entered against
866 the individual:
867 (i) by a court or licensing agency; and
868 (ii) on the basis of:
869 (A) conduct or a practice involving the business of residential mortgage loans; or

870 (B) conduct involving fraud, misrepresentation, or deceit.
871 (2) To qualify for licensure under this chapter an entity may not have:
872 (a) any of the following individuals in management who fails to meet the requirements
873 of Subsection (1) for an individual who will engage in an activity as a loan originator:
874 (i) a manager or a managing partner;
875 (ii) a director;
876 (iii) an executive officer; or
877 (iv) an individual occupying a position or performing functions similar to those
878 described in Subsections (2)(a)(i) through (iii); or
879 (b) a principal lending manager who fails to meet the requirements of Subsection (1)
880 for an individual who will engage in an activity as a loan originator.
881 (3) (a) Notwithstanding the failure to meet the requirements of [Subsections (1)(c)
882 through (h)] Subsections (1)(b)(iii), (b)(iv), (d), (e), and (f) and except as provided in
883 Subsection (3)(b), the division may permit [an individual or entity] a person to be licensed
884 under this chapter if the individual applicant or a person listed in Subsection (2):
885 [(a)] (i) fails to meet the requirements of Subsections (1)[(c) through (h)](b)(iii),
886 (b)(iv), (d), (e), and (f);
887 [(b)] (ii) otherwise meets the qualifications for licensure; and
888 [(c)] (iii) provides evidence satisfactory to the division with the concurrence of the
889 commission that the individual applicant or person described in Subsection (2):
890 [(i)] (A) is of good moral character;
891 [(ii)] (B) is honest;
892 [(iii)] (C) has integrity;
893 [(iv)] (D) is truthful; and
894 [(v)] (E) has the competency to transact the business of residential mortgage loans.
895 (b) The division may not license an individual under this Subsection (3) if that
896 individual will engage in an activity as a loan originator.
897 Section 13. Section 61-2c-204.1 is enacted to read:

898 61-2c-204.1. Education providers -- Education requirements -- Examination
899 requirements.
900 (1) As used in this section:
901 (a) "Approved continuing education course" means a course of continuing education
902 that is approved by the nationwide database.
903 (b) "Approved prelicensing education course" means a course of prelicensing
904 education that is approved by the nationwide database.
905 (2) (a) A person may not provide prelicensing education or continuing education if
906 that person is not certified by the division under this chapter.
907 (b) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act,
908 the division shall make rules establishing:
909 (i) certification criteria and procedures to become a certified education provider; and
910 (ii) standards of conduct for a certified education provider.
911 (c) In accordance with the rules described in Subsection (2)(b), the division shall
912 certify a person to provide one or more of the following:
913 (i) prelicensing education; or
914 (ii) continuing education.
915 (d) The division shall make available to the public a list of the names and addresses of
916 certified education providers.
917 (e) In certifying an education provider, the division by rule may:
918 (i) distinguish between an individual instructor and an entity that provides education;
919 or
920 (ii) approve prelicensing education or continuing education courses.
921 (3) (a) The division may not:
922 (i) license an individual under this chapter as a mortgage officer who has not
923 completed the prelicensing education required by this section:
924 (A) before taking the licensing examination required by Subsection (4); and
925 (B) in the number of hours, not to exceed 90 hours, required by rule made by the

926 division in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act,
927 except that the division shall require that a person who will engage in an activity as a loan
928 originator complete at least 20 hours of approved prelicensing education courses that include
929 at least:
930 (I) three hours of federal law and regulation;
931 (II) three hours of ethics that includes instruction on fraud, consumer protection, and
932 fair lending issues; and
933 (III) two hours of training related to lending standards for the nontraditional mortgage
934 product marketplace;
935 (ii) subject to Subsection (6), renew a license of an individual who has not completed
936 the continuing education required by this section and Section 61-2c-205 ; or
937 (iii) the division may not license an individual under this chapter as a principal
938 lending manager who has not completed the prelicensing education required by Section
939 61-2c-206 before taking the licensing examination required by Section 61-2c-206 .
940 (b) Subject to Subsection (3)(a) and with the concurrence of the division, the
941 commission shall determine:
942 (i) except as provided in Subsection 61-2c-206 (1)(c), the appropriate number of hours
943 of prelicensing education required to obtain a license;
944 (ii) the subject matters of the prelicensing education required under this section and
945 Section 61-2c-206 , including online education or distance learning options;
946 (iii) the appropriate number of hours of continuing education required to renew a
947 license, except that at a minimum the continuing education required for a person who engages
948 in an activity as a loan originator shall include at least eight hours annually of approved
949 continuing education courses that include at least:
950 (A) three hours of federal law and regulations;
951 (B) two hours of ethics, that include instruction on fraud, consumer protection, and
952 fair lending issues; and
953 (C) two hours of training related to lending standards for the nontraditional mortgage

954 product marketplace; and
955 (iv) the subject matter of courses the division may accept for continuing education
956 purposes.
957 (c) The commission may appoint a committee to make recommendations to the
958 commission concerning approval of prelicensing education and continuing education courses,
959 except that the commission shall appoint at least one member to the committee to represent
960 each association that represents a significant number of individuals licensed under this
961 chapter.
962 (d) The division may by rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah
963 Administrative Rulemaking Act, provide for the calculation of continuing education credits,
964 except that the rules shall be consistent with 12 U.S.C. Sec. 5105.
965 (4) (a) The division may not license an individual under this chapter unless that
966 individual first passes a licensing examination administered by an approved examination
967 provider.
968 (b) The commission, with the concurrence of the division, shall determine the
969 requirements for:
970 (i) a licensing examination that at least:
971 (A) includes the qualified written test developed by the nationwide database; and
972 (B) tests knowledge of the:
973 (I) fundamentals of the English language;
974 (II) arithmetic;
975 (III) provisions of this chapter;
976 (IV) rules adopted under this chapter;
977 (V) basic residential mortgage principles and practices; and
978 (VI) any other aspect of Utah law the commission determines is appropriate; and
979 (ii) a licensing examination required under Section 61-2c-206 that:
980 (A) includes the qualified written test developed by the nationwide database; and
981 (B) tests knowledge of the:

982 (I) advanced residential mortgage principles and practices; and
983 (II) other aspects of Utah law the commission, with the concurrence of the division,
984 determines appropriate.
985 (c) An individual who will engage in an activity as a loan originator, is not considered
986 to have passed a licensing examination if that individual has not met the minimum
987 competence requirements of 12 U.S.C. Sec. 5104(d)(3).
988 (5) When reasonably practicable, the commission and the division shall make the
989 licensing examination, prelicensing education, and continuing education requirements
990 described in this section available electronically through one or more distance education
991 methods approved by the commission and division.
992 (6) (a) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act,
993 the commission, with the concurrence of the division, shall make rules establishing procedures
994 under which a licensee may be exempted from continuing education requirements:
995 (i) for a period not to exceed four years; and
996 (ii) upon a finding of reasonable cause.
997 (b) An individual who engages in an activity as a loan originator may not under this
998 Subsection (6) be exempted from the eight hours of continuing education required under
999 Subsection (3)(b)(iii) for an individual who engages in an activity as a loan originator.
1000 Section 14. Section 61-2c-205 is amended to read:
1001 61-2c-205. Term of licensure -- Renewal -- Reporting of changes.
1002 (1) (a) A license under this chapter is valid for [a two-year period] one year.
1003 (b) Notwithstanding Subsection (1)(a), the time period of a license may be extended or
1004 shortened by as much as one year to maintain or change a renewal cycle established by rule by
1005 the division.
1006 (2) To renew a license, no later than the date the license expires, a licensee shall:
1007 (a) (i) file the renewal form required by the division; and
1008 (ii) furnish the information required by Subsection 61-2c-202 (1);
1009 (b) pay a fee to the division established by the division in accordance with Section

1010 63J-1-303 ; and
1011 (c) if the licensee is an individual and the individual's license is in active status at the
1012 time of application for renewal, submit proof using forms approved by the division of having
1013 completed during the [two years prior to] year before application the continuing education
1014 required [by the commission] under Section [ 61-2c-104 ] 61-2c-204.1 .
1015 (3) (a) A licensee under this chapter shall notify the division using the form required
1016 by the division within ten days of the date on which there is a change in:
1017 (i) a name under which the licensee transacts the business of residential mortgage
1018 loans in this state;
1019 (ii) (A) if the licensee is an entity, the business location of the licensee; or
1020 (B) if the licensee is an individual, the home and business addresses of the individual;
1021 (iii) the principal lending manager of the entity;
1022 (iv) the entity with which an individual licensee is licensed to conduct the business of
1023 residential mortgage loans; or
1024 (v) any other information that is defined as material by rule made by the division.
1025 (b) Failure to notify the division of a change described in Subsection (3)(a) is separate
1026 grounds for disciplinary action against a licensee.
1027 (4) A licensee shall notify the division by sending the division a signed statement
1028 within ten business days of:
1029 (a) (i) a conviction of [any] a criminal offense;
1030 (ii) the entry of a plea in abeyance to [any] a criminal offense; or
1031 (iii) the potential resolution of [any] a criminal case by:
1032 (A) a diversion agreement; or
1033 (B) any other agreement under which a criminal [charges are] charge is held in
1034 suspense for a period of time;
1035 (b) filing a personal bankruptcy or bankruptcy of a business that transacts the business
1036 of residential mortgage loans;
1037 (c) the suspension, revocation, surrender, cancellation, or denial of a professional

1038 license or professional registration of the licensee, whether the license or registration is issued
1039 by this state or another jurisdiction; or
1040 (d) the entry of a cease and desist order or a temporary or permanent injunction:
1041 (i) against the licensee by a court or licensing agency; and
1042 (ii) based on:
1043 (A) conduct or a practice involving the business of residential mortgage loans; or
1044 (B) conduct involving fraud, misrepresentation, or deceit.
1045 (5) (a) A license under this chapter expires if the licensee does not apply to renew the
1046 license on or before the expiration date of the license.
1047 (b) Within 30 calendar days after the expiration date, a licensee whose license has
1048 expired may apply to reinstate the expired license [upon] by:
1049 (i) [payment of] paying a renewal fee and a late fee determined by the division under
1050 Section 63J-1-303 ; and
1051 (ii) if the licensee is an individual and is applying to reinstate a license to active status,
1052 providing proof using forms approved by the division of having completed, during the [two
1053 years prior to] year before application, the continuing education required [by the commission]
1054 under Section [ 61-2c-104 ] 61-2c-204.1 .
1055 (c) After the 30 calendar days described in Subsection (5)(b) and within six months
1056 after the expiration date, a licensee whose license has expired may apply to reinstate an
1057 expired license [upon] by:
1058 (i) [payment of] paying a renewal fee and a late fee determined by the division under
1059 Section 63J-1-303 ;
1060 (ii) if the licensee is an individual and is applying to reinstate a license to active status,
1061 providing proof using forms approved by the division of having completed, during the [two
1062 years prior to] year before application, the continuing education required [by the commission]
1063 under Section [ 61-2c-104 ] 61-2c-204.1 ; and
1064 (iii) in addition to the continuing education [required for a timely renewal,] described
1065 in Subsection (5)(c)(ii), providing proof of completing an additional 12 hours of continuing

1066 education [approved by the commission under Section 61-2c-104 ] meeting the requirements
1067 of Section 61-2c-204.1 .
1068 (d) [A] The division shall issue a license to a licensee whose license [has been
1069 expired] expires under this Subsection (5) for more than six months [shall be relicensed as
1070 prescribed for an original] as if the licensee is a new applicant filing an application for an
1071 original license under Section 61-2c-202 .
1072 (6) The division may charge a fee established in accordance with Section 63J-1-303
1073 for processing a change that a licensee is required to report to the division under this section.
1074 Section 15. Section 61-2c-205.1 is enacted to read:
1075 61-2c-205.1. Transition to use of nationwide database.
1076 (1) An individual not required to be licensed under this chapter as in effect on
1077 December 31, 2010, who is required to be licensed under this chapter as in effect on January
1078 1, 2011, may not engage in the business of residential mortgage loans on or after January 1,
1079 2011 without holding a license under this chapter.
1080 (2) An individual who applies for a license under this chapter on or after January 1,
1081 2011, shall meet the requirements of this chapter as in effect on January 1, 2011.
1082 (3) (a) This Subsection (3) applies to a licensee who:
1083 (i) will engage in an activity as a loan originator on or after January 1, 2011; and
1084 (ii) holds an active license under this chapter on December 31, 2010.
1085 (b) A licensee shall comply with the requirements of this chapter as in effect on
1086 January 1, 2011, by no later than January 1, 2011, in order to hold an active license on or after
1087 January 1, 2011.
1088 (c) The license of a licensee that fails to comply with this section on or before January
1089 1, 2011 becomes inactive on January 1, 2011 until:
1090 (i) the day on which the licensee complies with the requirements of this chapter; or
1091 (ii) the license expires.
1092 (4) (a) A license of an individual who will engage in an activity as a loan originator
1093 that is inactive on December 31, 2010, terminates as of January 1, 2011 unless that licensee

1094 provides on or before January 1, 2011, evidence satisfactory to the division that the licensee
1095 has complied with the requirements for registration under the nationwide database.
1096 (b) The division may by rule, made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah
1097 Administrative Rulemaking Act, proscribe:
1098 (i) the "requirements for registration under the nationwide database" described in
1099 Subsection (4)(a);
1100 (ii) the evidence required by this Subsection (4); and
1101 (iii) the procedure for submitting the evidence required by this Subsection (4).
1102 (5) The division may make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah
1103 Administrative Rulemaking Act, providing a process:
1104 (a) that is consistent with this section to transition the licensing of individuals engaged
1105 in the business of residential mortgage loans to the license requirements under this chapter as
1106 in effect on January 1, 2011; or
1107 (b) to suspend a requirement for holding a license under this chapter that is related to
1108 the nationwide database if:
1109 (i) the suspension is related to changes made to Secure and Fair Enforcement for
1110 Mortgage Licensing, 12 U.S.C. Sec. 5105, et seq., on or after January 1, 2009; and
1111 (ii) the suspension ends on or before December 31, 2011.
1112 (6) The division may report or provide recommendations to the Legislature regarding
1113 changes, if any, that could be made to this chapter in response to changes made to the
1114 nationwide database or under Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing, 12 U.S.C.
1115 Sec. 5101, et seq., including changes related to grandfathering.
1116 Section 16. Section 61-2c-206 is amended to read:
1117 61-2c-206. Principal lending manager licenses.
1118 (1) To qualify as a principal lending manager under this chapter, an individual shall, in
1119 addition to meeting the standards in Section 61-2c-203 :
1120 (a) submit an application on a form approved by the division;
1121 (b) pay a fee determined by the division under Section 63J-1-303 ;

1122 (c) submit proof of having successfully completed 40 hours of prelicensing education
1123 approved by the commission under Section [ 61-2c-104 ] 61-2c-204.1 ;
1124 (d) submit proof of having successfully completed the principal lending manager
1125 licensing examination approved by the commission under Section [ 61-2c-104 ] 61-2c-204.1 ;
1126 (e) submit proof on a form approved by the division of three years of full-time active
1127 experience as a mortgage officer in the five years preceding the day on which the application
1128 is submitted, or its equivalent as approved by the commission; and
1129 (f) if the individual is not licensed under this chapter at the time of application, submit
1130 to the criminal background check required by Subsection 61-2c-202 [(4)](1)(b).
1131 (2) A principal lending manager may not engage in the business of residential
1132 mortgage loans on behalf of more than one entity at the same time.
1133 Section 17. Section 61-2c-207 is amended to read:
1134 61-2c-207. Reciprocal licensure.
1135 (1) The division may enter into a reciprocity agreement with another state and issue a
1136 reciprocal license to a licensee of that state if the division determines that the:
1137 (a) state has substantially equivalent licensing laws, including compliance with Secure
1138 and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing, 12 U.S.C. Sec. 5101, et seq.;
1139 (b) state requires a licensing examination that is substantially equivalent to the
1140 examination required by this chapter; and
1141 (c) licensee has not had:
1142 (i) formal charges alleging a violation of state mortgage laws filed against the licensee;
1143 or
1144 (ii) disciplinary action or license restriction taken by the licensee's state of domicile.
1145 (2) The division may issue a reciprocal license to a licensee of a state with which the
1146 division does not have a reciprocity agreement if the individual:
1147 (a) submits to the division an affidavit that the individual has five years of experience
1148 in the business of residential mortgage loans;
1149 (b) establishes that the individual's experience described in Subsection (2)(a) was

1150 under requirements substantially equivalent to the licensing requirements of this chapter; and
1151 (c) provides any other information required by the division by rule under Subsection
1152 (3).
1153 (3) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act,
1154 the division shall define the information an individual shall provide to the division pursuant to
1155 Subsection (2).
1156 Section 18. Section 61-2c-208 is amended to read:
1157 61-2c-208. Activation and inactivation of license.
1158 (1) (a) A licensee may request that the division place the license on inactive status by
1159 submitting an inactivation form approved by the division.
1160 (b) The license of a mortgage officer who or [mortgage] an entity that is not affiliated
1161 with an active license of a principal lending manager automatically converts to inactive status
1162 on the day on which the mortgage officer or [mortgage] entity is not affiliated with the active
1163 license of the principal lending manager.
1164 (c) A licensee whose license is in inactive status may not transact the business of
1165 residential mortgage loans.
1166 (2) To activate a license that [has been] is placed on inactive status, a licensee shall:
1167 (a) submit an activation form:
1168 (i) approved by the division; and
1169 (ii) signed by the principal lending manager with whom the licensee is affiliating;
1170 (b) pay an activation fee established by the division under Section 63J-1-303 ; [and]
1171 (c) if the licensee is an individual whose license was in inactive status at the time of
1172 the previous renewal, the licensee shall supply the division with proof of the successful
1173 completion of the number of hours of continuing education that the licensee would have been
1174 required to complete under [Subsection 61-2c-205 (2)(c)] Section 61-2c-204.1 if the licensee's
1175 license had been on active status, up to a maximum of the number of hours required for two
1176 licensing periods[.]; and
1177 (d) pass the licensing examination described in Section 61-2c-204.1 if:

1178 (i) the licensee is an individual who will engage in an activity as a loan originator; and
1179 (ii) the license has been in inactive status for five years or more from the day on which
1180 the licensee submits an inactivation form with the division.
1181 Section 19. Section 61-2c-301 is amended to read:
1182 61-2c-301. Prohibited conduct -- Violations of the chapter.
1183 (1) [An individual or entity] A person transacting the business of residential mortgage
1184 loans in this state may not:
1185 (a) give or receive compensation or anything of value in exchange for a referral of
1186 residential mortgage loan business;
1187 (b) charge a fee in connection with a residential mortgage loan transaction:
1188 (i) that is excessive; or
1189 (ii) if the [individual or entity] person does not comply with Section 70D-1-6 ;
1190 (c) give or receive compensation or anything of value in exchange for a referral of
1191 settlement or loan closing services related to a residential mortgage loan transaction;
1192 (d) do any of the following to induce a lender to extend credit as part of a residential
1193 mortgage loan transaction:
1194 (i) make a false statement or representation;
1195 (ii) cause false documents to be generated; or
1196 (iii) knowingly permit false information to be submitted by any party;
1197 (e) give or receive compensation or anything of value, or withhold or threaten to
1198 withhold payment of an appraiser fee, to influence the independent judgment of an appraiser
1199 in reaching a value conclusion in a residential mortgage loan transaction, except that it is not a
1200 violation of this section for a licensee to withhold payment because of a bona fide dispute
1201 regarding a failure of the appraiser to comply with the licensing law or the Uniform Standards
1202 of Professional Appraisal Practice;
1203 (f) violate or not comply with:
1204 (i) this chapter;
1205 (ii) an order of the commission or division; or

1206 (iii) a rule made by the division;
1207 (g) fail to respond within the required time period to:
1208 (i) a notice or complaint of the division; or
1209 (ii) a request for information from the division;
1210 (h) make false representations to the division, including in a licensure statement;
1211 (i) for [any] a residential mortgage loan transaction beginning on or after January 1,
1212 2004, engage in the business of residential mortgage loans with respect to the transaction if the
1213 [individual or entity] person also acts in any of the following capacities with respect to the
1214 same residential mortgage loan transaction:
1215 (i) appraiser;
1216 (ii) escrow agent;
1217 (iii) real estate agent;
1218 (iv) general contractor; or
1219 (v) title insurance agent;
1220 (j) order a title insurance report or hold a title insurance policy unless the [individual
1221 or entity] person provides to the title insurer a copy of a valid, current license under this
1222 chapter;
1223 (k) engage in unprofessional conduct as defined by rule;
1224 (l) engage in an act or omission in transacting the business of residential mortgage
1225 loans that constitutes dishonesty, fraud, or misrepresentation;
1226 (m) engage in false or misleading advertising;
1227 (n) (i) fail to account for all funds received in connection with a residential mortgage
1228 loan;
1229 (ii) use funds for a different purpose from the purpose for which the funds were
1230 received; or
1231 (iii) except as provided in Subsection (4), retain funds paid for services if the services
1232 were not actually performed;
1233 (o) fail, within 90 calendar days of a request from a borrower who has paid for an

1234 appraisal, to give a copy of an appraisal ordered and used for a transaction to the borrower;
1235 (p) engage in an act that is performed to:
1236 (i) evade this chapter; or
1237 (ii) assist another person to evade this chapter;
1238 (q) recommend or encourage default or delinquency, or continuation of an existing
1239 default or delinquency, by a mortgage applicant on an existing indebtedness [prior to] before
1240 the closing of a residential mortgage loan that will refinance all or part of the indebtedness;
1241 (r) in the case of the principal lending manager of an entity or a branch office of an
1242 entity, fail to exercise reasonable supervision over the activities of:
1243 (i) [any] unlicensed staff; and
1244 (ii) [any] a mortgage [officers] officer who [are] is licensed with the principal lending
1245 manager;
1246 (s) pay or offer to pay an individual who does not hold a license under this chapter for
1247 work that requires the individual to hold a license under this chapter; [or]
1248 (t) in the case of a dual licensed title licensee as defined in Section 31A-2-402 :
1249 (i) provide a title insurance product or service without the approval required by
1250 Section 31A-2-405 ; or
1251 (ii) knowingly provide false or misleading information in the statement required by
1252 Subsection 31A-2-405 (2)[.]; or
1253 (u) represent to the public that the person can or will perform any act of a loan
1254 originator if that person is not licensed under this chapter because the person is exempt under
1255 Subsection 61-2c-102 (1)(f)(ii)(A), including through:
1256 (i) advertising;
1257 (ii) a business card;
1258 (iii) stationary;
1259 (iv) a brochure;
1260 (v) a sign;
1261 (vi) a rate list; or

1262 (vii) other promotional item.
1263 (2) Whether or not the crime is related to the business of residential mortgage loans, it
1264 is a violation of this chapter for a licensee or a person who is a certified education provider to
1265 do any of the following with respect to a criminal offense [which] that involves moral
1266 turpitude:
1267 (a) be convicted;
1268 (b) plead guilty or nolo contendere;
1269 (c) enter a plea in abeyance; or
1270 (d) be subjected to a criminal disposition similar to the ones described in Subsections
1271 (2)(a) through (c).
1272 (3) A principal lending manager does not violate Subsection (1)(r) if:
1273 (a) in contravention of the principal lending manager's written policies and
1274 instructions, an affiliated licensee of the principal lending manager violates:
1275 (i) this chapter; or
1276 (ii) rules made by the division under this chapter;
1277 (b) the principal lending manager established and followed reasonable procedures to
1278 ensure that affiliated licensees receive adequate supervision;
1279 (c) upon learning of a violation by an affiliated licensee, the principal lending manager
1280 attempted to prevent or mitigate the damage;
1281 (d) the principal lending manager did not participate in or ratify the violation by an
1282 affiliated licensee; and
1283 (e) the principal lending manager did not attempt to avoid learning of the violation.
1284 (4) Notwithstanding Subsection (1)(n)(iii), a licensee may, upon compliance with
1285 Section 70D-1-6 , charge a reasonable cancellation fee for work done originating a mortgage if
1286 the mortgage is not closed.
1287 Section 20. Section 61-2c-302 is amended to read:
1288 61-2c-302. Record requirements.
1289 (1) For the time period specified in Subsection (2), a licensee shall make or possess

1290 any record required for that licensee by a rule made by the division.
1291 (2) A licensee shall maintain in its possession a record described in Subsection (1) for
1292 four years from the last to occur of the following:
1293 (a) the final entry on a residential mortgage loan is made by that licensee;
1294 (b) if the residential mortgage loan is serviced by the licensee:
1295 (i) the residential mortgage loan is paid in full; or
1296 (ii) the licensee ceases to service the residential mortgage loan; or
1297 (c) if the residential mortgage loan is not serviced by the licensee, the residential
1298 mortgage loan is closed.
1299 (3) A licensee shall:
1300 (a) make available to the division for inspection and copying during normal business
1301 hours all records required to be maintained under this chapter; and
1302 (b) upon reasonable notice from the division to a licensee, produce all records
1303 described in Subsection (3)(a) that are related to an investigation being conducted by the
1304 division at the division office for inspection and copying by the division.
1305 (4) A [licensed entity] licensee who is an entity shall maintain and produce for
1306 inspection by the division a current list of all individuals whose licenses are affiliated with the
1307 entity.
1308 (5) A licensee who engages in an activity as a loan originator shall maintain and
1309 produce for inspection by the division a report of condition submitted to the nationwide
1310 database as required by 12 U.S.C. Sec. 5104(e) for at least four years from the day on which
1311 the licensee submits the report of condition.
1312 Section 21. Section 61-2c-402 is amended to read:
1313 61-2c-402. Disciplinary action.
1314 (1) Subject to the requirements of Section 61-2c-402.1 , [if an individual or entity] the
1315 commission, with the concurrence of the division, may impose a sanction described in
1316 Subsection (2) against a person if the person:
1317 (a) (i) is a licensee or person required to be licensed under this chapter; and

1318 (ii) violates this chapter[,]; or [an]
1319 (b) (i) is a certified education provider or person required to be certified to provide
1320 prelicensing or continuing education under this chapter; and
1321 (ii) violates this chapter[, the].
1322 (2) The commission, with the concurrence of the director, may against a person
1323 described in Subsection (1):
1324 [(1)] (a) impose an educational requirement;
1325 [(2)] (b) impose a civil penalty against the individual or entity in an amount not to
1326 exceed the greater of:
1327 [(a)] (i) $2,500 for each violation; or
1328 [(b)] (ii) the amount equal to any gain or economic benefit derived from each
1329 violation;
1330 [(3)] (c) deny an application for an original license;
1331 [(4)] (d) do any of the following to a license under this chapter:
1332 [(a)] (i) suspend;
1333 [(b)] (ii) revoke;
1334 [(c)] (iii) place on probation;
1335 [(d)] (iv) deny renewal;
1336 [(e)] (v) deny reinstatement; [or]
1337 [(f)] (vi) in the case of a denial or revocation of a license, set a waiting period for an
1338 applicant to apply for a license under this chapter;
1339 [(5)] (vii) issue a cease and desist order; or
1340 [(6) do] (viii) impose any combination of [Subsections (1) through (5)] sanctions
1341 described in this Subsection (2).
1342 Section 22. Section 61-2c-402.1 is amended to read:
1343 61-2c-402.1. Adjudicative proceedings -- Review.
1344 (1) (a) Before [the actions] an action described in Section 61-2c-402 may be taken, the
1345 division shall:

1346 (i) give notice to the [individual or entity] person against whom the action is brought;
1347 and
1348 (ii) commence an adjudicative proceeding.
1349 (b) If after the adjudicative proceeding is commenced under Subsection (1)(a) the
1350 presiding officer determines that [an individual or entity] a person required to be licensed
1351 under this chapter has violated this chapter, the division may take an action described in
1352 Section 61-2c-402 by written order.
1353 (2) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act, [an
1354 individual or entity] a person against whom action is taken under this section may seek review
1355 by the executive director of the action.
1356 (3) If [an individual or entity] a person prevails in a judicial appeal and the court finds
1357 that the state action was undertaken without substantial justification, the court may award
1358 reasonable litigation expenses to that individual or entity as provided under Title 78B, Chapter
1359 8, Part 5, Small Business Equal Access to Justice Act.
1360 (4) (a) An order issued under this section takes effect 30 days after the service of the
1361 order unless otherwise provided in the order.
1362 (b) If an appeal of an order issued under this section is taken by [an individual or
1363 entity] a person, the division may stay enforcement of the order in accordance with Section
1364 63G-4-405 .
1365 (5) If ordered by the court of competent jurisdiction, the division shall promptly take
1366 an action described in Section 61-2c-402 against a license granted under this chapter.
1367 Section 23. Section 61-2c-403 is amended to read:
1368 61-2c-403. Cease and desist orders.
1369 (1) (a) The director may issue and serve by certified mail, or by personal service, on
1370 [an individual or entity] a person an order to cease and desist from an act if:
1371 (i) the director has reason to believe that the [individual or entity] person has been
1372 engaged, is engaging in, or is about to engage in the act constituting a violation of this
1373 chapter; and

1374 (ii) it appears to the director that it would be in the public interest to stop the act.
1375 (b) Within ten days after service of the order, the party named in the order may request
1376 a hearing to be held in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act.
1377 (c) Pending a hearing requested under Subsection (1)(b), a cease and desist order shall
1378 remain in effect.
1379 (2) (a) After the hearing described in Subsection (1), if the director finds that an act of
1380 the [individual or entity] person violates this chapter, the director:
1381 (i) shall issue an order making the cease and desist order permanent; and
1382 (ii) may impose another disciplinary action under Section 61-2c-402 .
1383 (b) (i) The director may file suit in the name of the division to enjoin and restrain [an
1384 individual or entity] a person on whom an order is served under this section from violating this
1385 chapter if:
1386 (A) (I) the [individual or entity] person does not request a hearing under Subsection
1387 (1); or
1388 (II) a permanent cease and desist order is issued against the [individual or entity]
1389 person following a hearing or stipulation; and
1390 (B) (I) the [individual or entity] person fails to cease the act; or
1391 (II) after discontinuing the act, the [individual or entity] person again commences the
1392 act.
1393 (ii) The suit described in Subsection (2)(b)(i) shall be filed in the district court in the
1394 county:
1395 (A) in which the act occurs;
1396 (B) where the individual resides; or
1397 (C) where the individual or entity carries on business.
1398 (3) The cease and desist order issued under this section may not interfere with or
1399 prevent the prosecution of a remedy or action enforcement under this chapter.
1400 (4) An individual who violates a cease and desist order issued under this section is
1401 guilty of a class A misdemeanor.

1402 Section 24. Section 61-2c-405 is amended to read:
1403 61-2c-405. Penalty for violating this chapter -- Automatic revocation.
1404 (1) In addition to being subject to a disciplinary action by the commission, a person
1405 who violates this chapter:
1406 (a) is guilty of a class A misdemeanor upon conviction of a first violation of this
1407 chapter; and
1408 (b) is guilty of a third degree felony upon conviction of a second or subsequent
1409 violation of this chapter.
1410 (2) [Any] A license or [registration] certification issued by the division to [any] a
1411 person [or entity] convicted of a violation of Section 76-6-1203 is automatically revoked.
1412 Section 25. Section 61-2c-502 is amended to read:
1413 61-2c-502. Additional license fee.
1414 (1) An individual who applies for or renews a license shall pay, in addition to the
1415 application or renewal fee, a reasonable annual fee:
1416 (a) determined by the division with the concurrence of the commission; and
1417 (b) not to exceed $18.
1418 (2) An entity that applies for or renews an entity license shall pay, in addition to the
1419 application or renewal fee, a reasonable annual fee:
1420 (a) determined by the division with the concurrence of the commission; and
1421 (b) not to exceed $25.
1422 (3) Notwithstanding Section 13-1-2 , the following shall be paid into the Residential
1423 Mortgage Loan Education, Research, and Recovery Fund to be used as provided in this part:
1424 (a) a fee provided in this section;
1425 (b) a fee for certifying:
1426 (i) a [mortgage] school as a certified education provider;
1427 (ii) a [mortgage] prelicensing or continuing education course; or
1428 (iii) a [mortgage] prelicensing or continuing education provider as an instructor; and
1429 (c) a civil penalty imposed under this chapter.

1430 (4) If the balance in the Residential Mortgage Loan Education, Research, and
1431 Recovery Fund that is available to satisfy a judgment against a licensee decreases to less than
1432 $100,000, the division may make an additional assessment to a licensee to maintain the
1433 balance available at $100,000 to satisfy judgments.
1434 Section 26. Section 61-2c-507 is amended to read:
1435 61-2c-507. Division subrogated to judgment creditor -- Authority to revoke
1436 license.
1437 (1) If the division pays a judgment creditor from the fund:
1438 (a) the division is subrogated to the rights of the judgment creditor for the amounts
1439 paid out of the fund; and
1440 (b) any amount and interest recovered by the division shall be deposited in the fund.
1441 (2) [The] (a) Subject to Subsection (2)(b), the license of a licensee for whom payment
1442 from the fund is made under this part is automatically revoked[.] as of the earlier of the day on
1443 which:
1444 (i) the division is ordered by a court to pay from the fund; or
1445 (ii) the division pays from the fund.
1446 (b) (i) A person whose license is revoked under Subsection (2)(a) may appeal the
1447 revocation in a hearing conducted by the commission:
1448 (A) after the revocation; and
1449 (B) in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act.
1450 (ii) The commission may delegate:
1451 (A) to the division or an administrative law judge the authority to conduct a hearing
1452 described in Subsection (2)(b)(i); or
1453 (B) to the division the authority to make a decision on whether relief from a revocation
1454 should be granted.
1455 (3) [A] Unless the revocation is not upheld after a hearing described in Subsection
1456 (2)(b), a licensee whose license is revoked pursuant to Subsection (2) may not apply for a new
1457 license until the licensee [has paid] pays into the fund:

1458 (a) the amount paid out of the fund on behalf of the licensee; and
1459 (b) interest at a rate determined by the division with the concurrence of the
1460 commission.
1461 Section 27. Section 61-2c-509 is amended to read:
1462 61-2c-509. Disciplinary actions.
1463 (1) This part does not limit the authority of the director or commission to take
1464 disciplinary action against a licensee for a violation of:
1465 (a) this chapter; or
1466 (b) rules made by the division under this chapter.
1467 (2) The repayment in full of all obligations to the fund by a licensee does not nullify or
1468 modify the effect of a disciplinary proceeding brought under:
1469 (a) this chapter; or
1470 (b) rules made by the division under this chapter.
1471 Section 28. Section 61-2d-102 is amended to read:
1472 61-2d-102. Definitions.
1473 As used in this part:
1474 (1) "Accelerate" means a demand for immediate repayment of the entire balance of a
1475 residential mortgage loan.
1476 (2) "Borrower" means a person that:
1477 (a) seeks a high-cost mortgage; or
1478 (b) is obligated under a high-cost mortgage.
1479 (3) "High-cost mortgage" means a borrower credit transaction that is secured by the
1480 borrower's principal dwelling, if any of the following apply with respect to such borrower
1481 credit transaction:
1482 (a) the transaction is secured by a first mortgage on the borrower's principal dwelling
1483 and the annual percentage rate on the credit, at the consummation of the transaction, will
1484 exceed by more than eight percentage points the yield on treasury securities having
1485 comparable periods of maturity on the 15th day of the month immediately preceding the

1486 month in which the application for the extension of credit is received by the lender;
1487 (b) the transaction is secured by a junior or subordinate mortgage on the borrower's
1488 principal dwelling and the annual percentage rate on the credit, at the consummation of the
1489 transaction, will exceed ten percentage points the yield on treasury securities having
1490 comparable periods of maturity on the 15th day of the month immediately preceding the
1491 month in which the application for the extension of credit is received by the lender; or
1492 (c) (i) the total points and fees payable at or before the transaction will exceed the
1493 greater of 8% of the total loan amount or $400;
1494 (ii) (A) the $400 figure shall be adjusted annually on January 1 to match the adjusted
1495 number adopted by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve in accordance with Section
1496 226.32(a)(1)(ii) of the Code of Federal Regulations[. If]; or
1497 (B) if the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System does not announce an
1498 adjusted figure, the last adjustment of the $400 figure shall be adjusted annually on January 1
1499 by the annual percentage change in the Consumer Price Index that was reported on the
1500 preceding June 1; and
1501 (d) the loan is made by or originated through a person or business required to hold a
1502 license as provided in Title 61, Chapter 2c, Utah Residential Mortgage Practices and
1503 Licensing Act.
1504 (4) "Lender" means a person that:
1505 (a) offers a high-cost mortgage; or
1506 (b) extends a high-cost mortgage; and
1507 (c) is required to have a license as provided in Title 61, Chapter 2c, Utah Residential
1508 Mortgage Practices and Licensing Act.
1509 (5) "Prepay" or "prepayment" means to make a payment to a lender that:
1510 (a) is more than the amount of the next scheduled payment due;
1511 (b) pays more than half of the principal balance of the high-cost mortgage; and
1512 (c) is paid more than 24 months before the last scheduled payment according to the
1513 terms of the high-cost mortgage when it is made.

1514 (6) "Residential mortgage transaction" means a transaction in which a mortgage, deed
1515 of trust, purchase money security interest arising under an installment sales contract, or
1516 equivalent consensual security interest is created or retained in the borrower's principal
1517 dwelling to finance the acquisition or initial construction of that dwelling.
1518 (7) "Reverse mortgage transaction" means a nonrecourse borrower credit obligation in
1519 which:
1520 (a) a mortgage, deed of trust, or equivalent consensual security interest securing one or
1521 more advances is created in the borrower's principal dwelling; and
1522 (b) any principal, interest, or shared appreciation or equity is due and payable, other
1523 than in the case of default, only after:
1524 (i) the borrower dies;
1525 (ii) the dwelling is transferred; or
1526 (iii) the borrower ceases to occupy the dwelling as a principal dwelling.
1527 Section 29. Section 63I-2-261 is enacted to read:
1528 63I-2-261. Repeal dates -- Title 61.
1529 Section 61-2c-205.1 is repealed July 1, 2012.
1530 Section 30. Section 70D-1-10 is amended to read:
1531 70D-1-10. Notification of department -- Exemptions.
1532 (1) Except as provided in Subsection (2), [no] a person may not engage in the business
1533 of making mortgage loans [nor may any person] or engage in the business of being a mortgage
1534 loan broker or servicer, without first filing written notification with the department and paying
1535 the fees required by this chapter.
1536 (2) The following persons are exempt from the notification requirements contained in
1537 this chapter and from the annual fee imposed in Subsection 70D-1-12 (1):
1538 (a) all persons authorized under Utah law or under federal law to do business as a
1539 depository institution in this state;
1540 (b) all wholly-owned subsidiaries of depository institutions described in Subsection
1541 (2)(a); and

1542 (c) all persons that:
1543 (i) are required to license with the Utah Division of Real Estate pursuant to Title 61,
1544 Chapter 2c, Utah Residential Mortgage Practices and Licensing Act; and
1545 (ii) are not engaged in the business of being a mortgage loan servicer.
1546 Section 31. Effective date.
1547 This bill takes effect January 1, 2010, except that Section 61-2c-205.1 takes effect on
1548 July 1, 2009.
1549 Section 32. Coordinating S.B. 31 with H.B. 86 -- Technical changes.
1550 If this S.B. 31 and H.B. 86, Division of Real Estate Related Amendments, both pass, it
1551 is the intent of the Legislature that in preparing the Utah Code database for publication, the
1552 Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel modify Section 61-2c-402 to read as
1553 follows:
1554 "(1) Subject to the requirements of Section 61-2c-402.1 , [if an individual or entity] the
1555 commission, with the concurrence of the division, may impose a sanction described in
1556 Subsection (2) against a person if the person:
1557 (a) (i) is a licensee or person required to be licensed under this chapter; and
1558 (ii) violates this chapter[,]; or [an]
1559 (b) (i) is a certified education provider or person required to be certified to provide
1560 prelicensing or continuing education under this chapter; and
1561 (ii) violates this chapter[, the].
1562 (2) The commission, with the concurrence of the director, may against a person
1563 described in Subsection (1):
1564 [(1)] (a) impose an educational requirement;
1565 [(2)] (b) impose a civil penalty against the individual or entity in an amount not to
1566 exceed the greater of:
1567 [(a)] (i) $2,500 for each violation; or
1568 [(b)] (ii) the amount equal to any gain or economic benefit derived from each
1569 violation;

1570 [(3)] (c) deny an application for an original license;
1571 [(4)] (d) do any of the following to a license under this chapter:
1572 [(a)] (i) suspend;
1573 [(b)] (ii) revoke;
1574 [(c)] (iii) place on probation;
1575 [(d)] (iv) deny renewal;
1576 [(e)] (v) deny reinstatement; or
1577 [(f)] (vi) in the case of a denial or revocation of a license, set a waiting period for [an
1578 applicant] a person to apply for a license under this chapter;
1579 [(5)] (e) issue a cease and desist order; [or]
1580 (f) require the reimbursement of the division of costs incurred by the division related
1581 to the recovery, storage, or destruction of a record that the person disposes of in a manner that
1582 violates this chapter or a rule made under this chapter;
1583 (g) modify a sanction described in Subsections (2)(a) through (f) if the commission
1584 finds that the person complies with court ordered restitution; or
1585 [(6) do] (h) impose any combination of [Subsections (1) through (5)] sanctions
1586 described in this Subsection (2).