Massachusetts Division of Banks reminds businesses about continuity plans

State Issues Licensing Covid-19 Massachusetts

On March 11, the Massachusetts Division of Banks issued a reminder that licensees should have in place business continuity plans in relation to Covid-19 and its potential impact on the delivery of financial services. During a period of quarantine or social distancing in homes due to Covid-19, the Division does not require mortgage loan originators’ homes to be licensed as a branch as long as they do not advertise the home as an office and do not meet consumers at their home. The Division would also permit all other licensees to work from home, provided certain conditions are met.