District Of Columbia § 26-1116 - Advertising.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 26-1116 — Advertising., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26-1116. Advertising.
26-1116No mortgage lender, mortgage broker, mortgage loan originator, or loan officer required to be licensed under this chapter shall use, or cause to be published, any advertisement which:
Contains any false, misleading, or deceptive statement or representation; or
Identifies the mortgage lender, mortgage broker, mortgage loan originator, or loan officer by any name other than the name set forth on the license issued by the Superintendent [Commissioner].
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Source: official District Of Columbia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About District Of Columbia § 26-1116
What does D.C. Code § 26-1116 cover?
Section 26-1116 ("Advertising.") is part of the D.C. Code, the codified statutory law of District Of Columbia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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