Division of Consumer Services Enforcement Actions
The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) takes enforcement action against businesses and individuals that violate the laws, rules, or regulations.
Below is a list of recent enforcement actions. These actions help ensure compliance with state financial laws and protect consumers from unlawful practices.
| Order # | Respondents | Type of Order | Act | Date Entered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C-25-3919-26-SC01 | Newrez LLC, NMLS #3013 |
Statement of Charges | Consumer Loan Act | 03/31/2026 |
| C-23-3617-26-CO01 | New Venture Escrow Inc |
Consent Order with attached Statement of Charges | Escrow Agents Registration Act | 03/20/2026 |
| C-26-4201-26-FO01 | Noble Escrow Services LLC |
Final Order with attached Temporary Order to Cease and Desist | Escrow Agents Registration Act | 03/12/2026 |
| C-23-3656-25-CO01 | Paula Christina Krost NMLS #487482 |
Consent Order with attached Statement of Charges | Consumer Loan Act | 03/09/2026 |
| C-25-4002-26-CO01 | Juan Dario Lopez, NMLS #1463739 |
Consent Order with attached Statement of Charges | Check Cashers and Sellers Act | 03/02/2026 |
| C-25-4017-25-CO01 | Luminate Home Loans, Inc., NMLS #150953 |
Consent Order with attached Statement of Charges | Consumer Loan Act | 02/20/2026 |
| C-25-4017-25-CO02 | Joel John Sarysz NMLS #1134506 |
Consent Order with attached Statement of Charges | Consumer Loan Act | 02/10/2026 |
| C-25-3892-26-CO01 | COINZOOM, INC NMLS #1735216 |
Consent Order with attached Statement of Charges | Uniform Money Services Act | 02/09/2026 |
| C-24-3783-26-CO01 | Arboretum Mortgage Corporation, NMLS #42831 |
Consent Order with attached Statement of Charges | Mortgage Brokers Practices Act | 02/06/2026 |
| C-25-3973-26-FO01 | Bay-Valley Mortgage Group Inc d/b/a Pacific Bay Lending Group and Valley View Home Loans - NMLS #192103 |
Final Order to Cease and Desist | Consumer Loan Act | 01/21/2026 |
| C-25-4093-26-SC01 | La Comercial Food Store LLC, NMLS #2152073 |
Statement of Charges | Check Cashers and Sellers Act | 01/08/2026 |
| C-23-3679-25-CO01 | Stratus Financial, LLC, NMLS #2324575 |
Consent Order | Consumer Loan Act | 12/29/2025 |
| C-25-4009-25-CO01 | Coinme, Inc., NMLS #1185542 |
Consent Order | Uniform Money Services Act | 12/23/2025 |
| C-25-4092-25-SC01 |
Pro Escrow Inc |
Statement of Charges | Escrow Agents Registration Act | 12/23/2025 |
| C-24-3707-25-CO01 |
Pego Investments, Inc. |
Consent Order | Consumer Loan Act | 12/22/2025 |
| C-24-3811-25-FO01 |
Castle Mortgage Corp. NMLS # 61382, |
Final Order with attached Statement of Charges | Consumer Loan Act | 12/02/2025 |
| C-25-3953-25-FO01 |
Del Toro Loan Servicing, Inc., NMLS #351720 |
Final Order with attached Statement of Charges | Consumer Loan Act | 11/25/2025 |
| C-25-3983-25-FO01 |
Surrogacy Escrow Account Management LLC d/b/a SEAM LLC |
Final Order with attached Statement of Charges | Escrow Agents Registration Act | 11/25/2025 |
| C-25-4009-25-SC01 |
Coinme, Inc., NMLS #1185542 |
Statement of Charges | Uniform Money Services Act | 11/25/2025 |
| C-24-3734-25-CO01 |
NEXA Mortgage, LLC, NMLS #1660690 |
Consent Order with attached Statement of Charges | Mortgage Brokers Practices Act | 11/05/2025 |