Purpose


The proposed rule amendments streamline regulations pertaining to recordkeeping requirements for mortgage loan transactions. Rule 69V-40.177, F.A.C., requires mortgage brokers, and mortgage lenders acting as mortgage brokers, to maintain certain information about each mortgage loan transaction. Rule 69V-40.265, F.A.C., requires the same information for mortgage lenders. To streamline regulations, Rule 69V-40.177, F.A.C., is being repealed and Rule 69V-40.265, F.A.C., is being amended to include mortgage brokers. These rules were identified for amendment as the result of the comprehensive rule review that the Office of Financial Regulation undertook pursuant to Sections 120.74 and 120.745, F.S.