Washington State Department of Financial Institutions

The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) regulates and examines a variety of state chartered financial services. The Department also provides education and outreach to protect consumers from financial fraud.

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Countrywide Enforcement Action New!
On 06/23/08 DFI issued a Statement of Charges against Countrywide.
Statement of Charges (PDF)* | Governor's Office Press Release
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Credit Unions Mortgage Brokers Trusts

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