Maryland legislation repealing a prior exemption from certain mortgage lender and installment loan licensing requirements became effective July 1, 2026. State guidance also said the regulator would not take enforcement action for good-faith reliance so long as any required license was obtained by July 1, 2026.
What changed
The law removed an existing licensing exemption, expanding the set of businesses that may need a Maryland mortgage lender or installment loan license.
Compliance perspective
Any business that had relied on the old exemption should confirm whether Maryland licensure is now required and whether filings were completed by the agency's stated date. This is the kind of state change that can create unlicensed activity risk fast if not caught early.
Key date
Effective date: July 1, 2026.
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