About the 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. Contact us at 1.877.RING DFI.

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Recent Developments

• Washington Homeowners To Get Help In Countrywide Settlement New!
• FDIC & NCUA Temporarily Increase Insurance Coverage To $250,000 New!
• Gov. Gregoire Statement On Passing Of Economic Stabilization Plan
• Paulson Statement On Passing Of Emergency Economic Stabilization Act
• Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 Signed by President Bush
• Gov. Gregoire Announces $28 Million In Federal Funds To Address Foreclosures
• Press Release - DFI Encourages Investors To Make Informed Decisions
• DFI Director: "FDIC Insured Bank Deposits are Safe"
• JPMorgan Chase Acquires Banking Operations of WaMu

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