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Legislative & Regulatory Bulletins

 

Welcome to IMBA’s Legislative & Regulatory Bulletins (L & R Bulletins) web page. These bulletins are published and sent to IMBA’s Members so that they have the most recent information and interpretations available to them to assist them in complying with the MBLAA and its Regulations.

 

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IMBA L&R Bulletin # 1 – Features

• the regulations concerning Broker and Agent licensing
• new law and regulations that took effect on July 1, 2008
• new regulations that will come into effect on January 1, 2009

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IMBA L&R Bulletin # 2 – Features

• the regulations concerning who a Brokerage can and cannot pay
• the Brokerage’s obligations regarding these payments
• payments to Brokers and Agents that are operating as sub-contractors to a Brokerage
• the conditions that have to be met to pay them as a corporation, partnership or sole proprietorship

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IMBA L&R Bulletin # 3 – Features

• new requirements regarding financial statements for brokerages
• disclosure of risks
• October 15, 2008 changes to high ratio mortgage insurance guidelines

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IMBA L&R Bulletin # 4 – Features

• restrictions on Tied Selling is discussed

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IMBA L&R Bulletin # 5 – Features

• the use of names, titles and licence numbers in advertising material
• changes to the borrower disclosure form

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IMBA L&R Bulletin # 6 – Features

• changes to the lender and private investment disclosure requirements are
  discussed

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IMBA L&R Bulletin # 7 – Features

• announcement of seminars in February 2009 to review changes effective
  January 2009 under the new act

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