RCW 19.148.020Definitions.Unless the context requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.(1) 'Lender' shall mean any person in the business of making a loan.(2) 'Loan' shall mean any loan used to finance the acquisition of a one-to-four family owner-occupied residence located in this state.(3) 'Purchasing servicing agent' is any person who purchases, receives through transfer or assignment, or otherwise acquires the responsibility of the servicing for a loan.(4) 'Person' shall include an individual, firm, association, partnership, business, trust, corporation, or any other legal entity whether resident or nonresident.[ 1989 c 98 s 2.]
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