More about Zachary Pearlstein
Zachary Pearlstein, JD, is a Regulatory Compliance Director with CLA's Mortgage Advisory Division. He joined CLA on January 1, 2014, as part of its acquisition of Bankers Advisory, Inc. Zachary oversees Mortgage Advisory's regulatory compliance team, which focuses on federal and state compliance, fair lending, and the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA). He is a graduate of Brandeis University and earned his juris doctor at Suffolk University Law School. He is admitted to the Massachusetts Bar.
Blog Posts by Zachary Pearlstein:
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State of Washington Issues Guidance Regarding Trust Accounts under MBPA
The Washington Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) has recently issued interim guidance on the use of a trust account when receiving reimbursement for payments to third-party service providers. The DFI plans to implement this guidance through rulemaking in 2019.
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Rhode Island Adopts Provisions Regarding Mortgage Foreclosure Disclosures
The Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation has recently adopted provisions relating to mortgage foreclosure disclosures, which are effective immediately.
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Rhode Island Adopts Provisions Regarding Home Loan Protection Act
The Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation has recently adopted provisions regarding its Home Loan Protection Act. These updates include procedures, clarification, and guidance to mortgagees, and are effective as of October 18, 2018.
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Florida Adopts Provisions Regarding Loan Officer Licensing for Military Members
The Florida Department of Financial Services has recently adopted provisions relating to fee waiver procedures for military personnel, veterans, and spouses seeking a loan originator license or renewal of a loan originator license. These provisions are effective on September 25, 2018.
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New Jersey Amends Licensing Provisions under RMLA
The state of New Jersey has recently amended provisions under its Residential Mortgage Lending Act (RMLA). These amendments are effective on November 22, 2018.
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Rhode Island Updates Various Provisions
The state of Rhode Island has recently updated provisions regarding mediation conferences, the Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act, and the Uniform Law on Notarial Acts.
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Michigan Modifies Provisions Regarding Property Recording
The state of Michigan has recently enacted Senate Bill No. 737, regarding the requirements for recording with the register of deeds. These provisions are effective immediately.
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North Carolina Amends Provisions Regarding Real Property and Notice of Foreclosure Sale Cancellations
North Carolina Amends Provisions Regarding Real Property The state of North Carolina has recently enacted House Bill 852, which makes changes to various real property statutes as recommended by the Real Property Section of the North Carolina Bar Association, and which regulates the solicitation fees for copies of documents recorded with the registers of deeds […]
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South Carolina Adopts Provisions Regarding Department of Consumer Affairs, and Telephone Privacy Protection Act
The state of South Carolina has recently adopts provisions regarding the state’s Department of Consumer Affairs, and its Telephone Privacy Protection Act. Both updates are effective immediately.
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Florida Adopts Provisions Regarding Unlawful Rebates and Inducements Relating to Title Insurance Transactions
The Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Insurance Agents and Agency Services, has recently adopted provisions regarding unlawful rebates and inducements relating to title insurance transactions. These provisions are effective on May 13, 2018.