1. (a) As used in this chapter, "creditor" means a person:

   1. (1) that regularly engages in Indiana in the extension of mortgages that are subject to a credit service charge or loan finance charge, as applicable, or are payable by written agreement in more than four (4) installments (not including a down payment); and
   2. (2) to whom the obligation arising from a mortgage is initially payable, either on the face of the note or contract, or by agreement if there is not a note or contract.

2. (b) The term includes the following:

   1. (1) A mortgage servicer.
   2. (2) An agent of a creditor.

As added by P.L.170-2011, SEC.15.