Montana § 32-9-172 Mortgage Lender Net Worth Requirement

Montana Statutes

§ 32-9-172 — Mortgage Lender Net Worth Requirement

Montana § 32-9-172

Title 32FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

Ch. 9RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE BROKERS, LENDERS, SERVICERS, AND LOAN ORIGINATORS

Part 1Montana Mortgage Act

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Mont. Code Ann. § 32-9-172 (2026).

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32-9-172 . Mortgage lender net worth requirement.

(1)A mortgage lender shall continuously maintain the minimum net worth required by this section.

(2)A mortgage lender must have a minimum net worth of $250,000 and submit evidence that establishes compliance with this section. Evidence of net worth must include submission of recent financial statements accompanied by a written statement by an independent certified public accountant attesting that the accountant has reviewed the financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

(3)If the net worth of a mortgage lender falls below the minimum net worth set forth in subsection (2), the licensee shall provide a plan, subject to approval of the department, to increase the licensee's net worth to an amount in co

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32-9-172 . Mortgage lender net worth requirement. (1) A mortgage lender shall continuously maintain the minimum net worth required by this section.
(2) A mortgage lender must have a minimum net worth of $250,000 and submit evidence that establishes compliance with this section. Evidence of net worth must include submission of recent financial statements accompanied by a written statement by an independent certified public accountant attesting that the accountant has reviewed the financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
(3) If the net worth of a mortgage lender falls below the minimum net worth set forth in subsection (2), the licensee shall provide a plan, subject to approval of the department, to increase the licensee's net worth to an amount in conformance with this section. Submission of a plan under this section must be made within 30 business days of service of a notice from the department that the licensee is not in compliance with subsection (2). A plan that is not timely submitted or that is not approved by the department may result in denial of the application, issuance of a cease and desist order, license suspension, or license revocation.
(4) Maintenance of the minimum net worth specified under this section is a requirement for continued licensure. Failure to meet or maintain the minimum net worth standards under this part may constitute grounds for the denial of an application, issuance of a cease and desist order, license suspension, or license revocation.