Section 22317.5.

Cal. Financial Code - FIN § 22317.5.
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On any loan secured by real property, a licensee may not do either of the following: (a) Fail to disburse funds in accordance with a commitment to make a loan that is accepted by the applicant. (b) Intentionally delay the closing of a loan for the sole purpose of increasing interest, costs, fees, or charges payable by the borrower.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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