Written contract required — Contract entered by loan originator binding on mortgage broker — Written loan broker agreement required.

RCW 19.146.040
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(1) Every contract between a mortgage broker, or a loan originator, and a borrower must be in writing and contain the entire agreement of the parties. (2) Any contract under this section entered by a loan originator is binding on the mortgage broker. (3) A mortgage broker must have a written loan broker agreement with a lender before any solicitation of, or contracting with, the public. (1) Every contract between a mortgage broker, or a loan originator, and a borrower must be in writing and contain the entire agreement of the parties. (2) Any contract under this section entered by a loan originator is binding on the mortgage broker. (3) A mortgage broker must have a written loan broker agreement with a lender before any solicitation of, or contracting with, the public.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=19.146&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026

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