A mortgage loan modification services provider may not:
(1) Misrepresent, expressly or by implication, that the provider is affiliated with, endorsed or approved by, or otherwise associated with:
- a. The United States government,
- b. Any governmental homeowner assistance plan,
- c. Any federal, state, or local government agency, unit, or department,
- d. Any nonprofit housing counselor agency or program,
- e. The maker, holder, or servicer of the dwelling loan, or
- f. Any other individual, entity or program.
- (2) Represent, expressly or by implication, that a homeowner cannot or should not contact or communicate with his or her lender or servicer.
- (3) Request or receive payment of any fee or other consideration until the homeowner has executed a written agreement between the homeowner and the dwelling loan holder or servicer incorporating the offer of mortgage modification services obtained by the provider.
78 Del. Laws, c. 196, § 9; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1