940 CMR, § 25.01

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
Section 25.01 - Definitions
(1)Foreclosure Rescue Transaction shall mean a transaction:
(a) by which residential property is conveyed where the person conveying the property (homeowner) maintains a legal or equitable interest in the property conveyed, including, without limitation, a lease interest, an option to acquire the property, or other interest in the property conveyed; and
(b) that is designed or intended by the parties to avoid or delay actual or anticipated foreclosure proceedings against a homeowner's residential property.
(2)Foreclosure-related Services shall mean any goods or services related to, or promising assistance in connection with:
(a) avoiding or delaying actual or anticipated foreclosure proceedings concerning residential property; or
(b) curing or otherwise addressing a default or failure to timely pay, with respect to a residential mortgage loan obligation. Foreclosure-related Services shall include the offer, arrangement or placement of a residential mortgage loan, or other loan, when those goods or services are advertised, offered or promoted in the context described in 940 CMR 25.01(2)(a) and/or (b).

940 CMR, § 25.01