Which of the following groups is exempt from the New Jersey Residential Mortgage Lending Act?

Employers providing loans to employees are indeed exempt from the New Jersey Residential Mortgage Lending Act because the Act was designed to regulate commercial mortgage lending practices rather than internal loan provisions within an employer-employee relationship. This exemption recognizes that employers may provide financial assistance to their employees as part of an employee benefit program without being subject to the same regulations that govern mortgage lenders and brokers.

The other groups mentioned do not qualify for this exemption. Registered mortgage loan originators are subject to the regulations outlined in the Act and are required to adhere to its provisions. Individuals not involved in mortgage lending would not typically fall under the jurisdiction of the Act but might still be engaging in practices that need to be regulated under different standards. Unregistered mortgage brokers would also be covered by the Act as they are involved in mortgage lending activities, which the Act aims to regulate to protect consumers. Thus, the specific context of the exemption for employers providing loans to employees is crucial in understanding why this group is not subject to the same requirements as others involved in mortgage lending.