Idaho regulator issues “Work from Home” guidance

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On March 12, the Idaho Department of Finance issued guidance to its licensees and registrants—including mortgage brokers/lenders, mortgage loan originators, regulated lenders, title lenders, payday lenders and collection agencies—permitting employees to work from home even where the residence is not a licensed branch. The Department stated it will not take action against a licensee or registrant so long as the licensable activities meet specified data security and privacy requirements, and the licensee or registrant avoids advertising the unlicensed address or phone number, meeting consumers at the residence, or otherwise holding out or suggesting that the residence is a licensed location. The guidance is effective until June 30.