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-14-1447-14-CO01 | Richard John Seracka |
Consent Order with attached Statement of Charges | Mortgage Brokers Practices Act | 02/18/2015 |
| C-13-1149-15-FO01 | Kelley Matter d/b/a Nationwide Industries d/b/a Nationwide Mortgage |
Final Order with attached Statement of Charges | Mortgage Brokers Practices Act | 02/18/2015 |
| C-12-0917-15-CO01 | Peak 3 Holdings, LLC |
Consent Order with attached Statement of Charges | Check Cashers and Sellers Act | 02/18/2015 |
| C-14-1413-15-CO02 | Douglas Owens and Lisa Wait |
Consent Order | Check Cashers and Sellers Act | 02/18/2015 |
| C-14-1413-15-CO01 | United Holdings Group LLC and Gateway Holdings Group LLC |
Consent Order | Check Cashers and Sellers Act | 02/18/2015 |
| C-12-1095-15-FO02 | Mader Law Group, LLC a/k/a Mader & Associates and Eric Andrew Mader
Comments:
Amended Final Order with Attached Final Order and Statement of Charges |
Amended Final Order | Mortgage Brokers Practices Act | 02/04/2015 |
| C-12-1054-15-CO03 | Homeowner Defense Group, LLC d/b/a U.S. Loan Educators, Legal Affiliates Group and Family 1st Home |
Consent Order with attached Statement of Charges | Mortgage Brokers Practices Act | 01/28/2015 |
| C-14-1523-15-FO01 | Cash 4 Checks LLC d/b/a Roman Chavarria
Comments:
Final Order with Attached Statement of Charges and Temporary Order to Cease and Desist |
Final Order with attached Statement of Charges | Check Cashers and Sellers Act | 01/27/2015 |
| C-14-1446-14-CO01 | Secure Settlement, Inc. d/b/a National Housing Advocates and Benjamin Borazghi
Comments:
Consent Order with Attached Statement of Charges and Temporary Order to Cease and Desist |
Consent Order with attached Statement of Charges | Mortgage Brokers Practices Act | 01/27/2015 |
| C-12-1054-15-CO02 | Nathan C. Bishop |
Consent Order with attached Statement of Charges | Mortgage Brokers Practices Act | 01/26/2015 |
| C-14-1616-14-CO01 | C&E Financial Group, Inc. |
Consent Order | Consumer Loan Act | 01/23/2015 |
| C-14-1506-14-FO01 | Kevin P. Brannan |
Final Order with attached Statement of Charges | Consumer Loan Act | 01/09/2015 |
| C-11-0639-14-CO01 | Mortgage Investors Corporation |
Consent Order with attached Statement of Charges | Consumer Loan Act | 01/06/2015 |
| C-13-1371-14-CO01 | Action PDL Services d/b/a Action Payday; Integrity PDL Services d/b/a Integrity Payday Loans d/b/a IPL Today; Joshua L. Mitchem; Jeremy D. Shafer
Comments:
Order #'s: C-13-1356-14-CO01, C-13-1371-14-CO01, C-13-1356-14-CO02, C-13-1371-14-CO02 |
Consent Order with attached Statement of Charges | Check Cashers and Sellers Act | 01/02/2015 |
| C-14-1411-14-CO02 | Christopher T. Kamberis and Brian Liston |
Consent Order with attached Statement of Charges | Check Cashers and Sellers Act | 12/30/2014 |
| C-14-1448-14-AG01 | Pension Funding, LLC |
Consent Order with attached Statement of Charges | Consumer Loan Act | 12/29/2014 |
| C-14-1411-14-CO01 | Ashland Enterprises Limited and Blackthorn Enterprises, LLC |
Consent Order with attached Statement of Charges | Check Cashers and Sellers Act | 12/29/2014 |
| C-14-1432-14-CO01 | National Foreclosure Rescue Center Inc. f/k/a Save Your Home Help Center Incorporated f/k/a Save Your Home Law Center Inc. and Robert Jason de Groot |
Consent Order with attached Statement of Charges | Mortgage Brokers Practices Act | 12/29/2014 |
| C-12-1020-14-FO02 | Lori Lynn Andrew |
Final Order with attached Statement of Charges | Escrow Agents Registration Act | 12/23/2014 |
| C-13-1380-14-CO01 | Russell Roger Henry d/b/a Home Finance d/b/a/RussFinancesHomes.com |
Consent Order with attached Statement of Charges | Mortgage Brokers Practices Act | 12/18/2014 |