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Mortgage lending process in California Criminal Law

Current through 2026 California legislative session

In California criminal law, “Mortgage lending process” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the California criminal code.

What does “Mortgage lending process” mean in California criminal law?

“Mortgage lending process” means the process through which a person seeks or obtains a mortgage loan, including, but not limited to, solicitation, application, origination, negotiation of terms, third-party provider services, underwriting, signing and closing, and funding of the loan. (Cal. Penal Code § 532f)

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