2003-01-09
The Pennsylvania Department of Banking determined that an Internet company brokering business loans and equipment leases is generally not required to obtain a loan broker license under state statutes. This exemption applies provided the company does not charge fees to borrowers for referrals and avoids specific scenarios involving small non-corporate loans with high interest rates. The Department clarified that its analysis is limited to the referenced statutes and does not constitute legal advice for the company's broader business activities.