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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-22-3358-22-CO01

Zachary Mishler

Consent Order Mortgage Brokers Practices Act 12/31/2021
C-22-3301-22-CO01

Misty Stoddart

Consent Order Mortgage Brokers Practices Act 12/31/2021
C-22-3365-22-CO01

Matthew Ballmaier

Consent Order Mortgage Brokers Practices Act 12/31/2021
C-22-3347-22-CO01

Joseph Shalaby

Consent Order Mortgage Brokers Practices Act 12/31/2021
C-22-3319-22-CO01

Brian Brown

Consent Order Mortgage Brokers Practices Act 12/31/2021
C-22-3327-22-CO01

Justin Roach

Consent Order Mortgage Brokers Practices Act 12/31/2021
C-22-3329-22-CO01

Robert Drenk

Consent Order Mortgage Brokers Practices Act 12/31/2021
C-22-3350-22-CO01

Joel Hansen

Consent Order Mortgage Brokers Practices Act 12/31/2021
C-22-3300-22-CO01

Timothy Matthews

Consent Order Mortgage Brokers Practices Act 12/31/2021
C-22-3299-22-CO01

Jitendera Kandola

Consent Order Mortgage Brokers Practices Act 12/31/2021
C-22-3323-22-CO01

James Kott

Consent Order Mortgage Brokers Practices Act 12/31/2021
C-22-3335-22-CO01

Robert Velarde

Consent Order Mortgage Brokers Practices Act 12/31/2021
C-22-3287-22-CO01

Gabrielle Trachtman

Consent Order Mortgage Brokers Practices Act 12/31/2021
C-22-3336-22-CO01

Montee Skorich

Consent Order Mortgage Brokers Practices Act 12/31/2021
C-22-3326-22-CO01

Erik Board

Consent Order Mortgage Brokers Practices Act 12/31/2021
C-22-3343-22-CO01

Brian Santos

Consent Order Mortgage Brokers Practices Act 12/31/2021
C-18-2383-21-CO02

American Financial Network, Inc. (AFN)
John Robert Sherman III, individually and as President of AFN

Consent Order with attached Statement of Charges Consumer Loan Act 12/30/2021
C-17-2145-21-CO06

CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC

Consent Order with attached Statement of Charges Consumer Loan Act 12/21/2021
C-21-3209-21-CO01

CLIMB INVESTCO, LLC

Consent Order Consumer Loan Act 12/13/2021
C-20-3025-21-CO01

KRKABOB INCORPORATED; JOSEPH MICHAEL PENNINGTON

Consent Order with attached Statement of Charges Consumer Loan Act 12/10/2021