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-21-3116-22-CO01 | Meratas, Inc. |
Consent Order | Consumer Loan Act | 04/15/2022 |
| C-20-3034-22-CO03 | Daniel Louis Shertzer |
Consent Order with attached Statement of Charges | Consumer Loan Act | 04/07/2022 |
| C-20-3025-22-FO01 | Kenneth James Pittman |
Final Order with attached Statement of Charges | Consumer Loan Act | 04/06/2022 |
| C-20-3034-22-CO02 | Jordan Kendall Biel |
Consent Order with attached Statement of Charges | Consumer Loan Act | 04/05/2022 |
| C-20-3034-22-CO01 | Kelly Mortgage Inc and Tracy Lyn Kelly |
Consent Order with attached Statement of Charges | Consumer Loan Act | 03/16/2022 |
| C-21-3229-22-FO01 | Jon Darren Zapisek |
Final Order with attached Statement of Charges | Mortgage Brokers Practices Act | 03/16/2022 |
| C-20-2833-22-CO01 | S & S Financial Partners LLC d/b/a Netcashman; George Tim Shields; Robert Richard Sullivan |
Consent Order with attached Statement of Charges | Consumer Loan Act | 03/01/2022 |
| C-21-3240-22-FO01 | Escrow Services of Washington, LLC; Lynn Rivera |
Final Order with attached Statement of Charges | Escrow Agents Registration Act | 02/25/2022 |
| C-19-2754-22-CO02 | West Coast Funding, Inc. d/b/a West Coast Financial and Henry S. Chu |
Consent Order with attached Statement of Charges | Mortgage Brokers Practices Act | 02/25/2022 |
| C-14-1577-22-FO01 | Colleagues In Law LC; Devin D. Benter |
Final Order with attached Statement of Charges | Mortgage Brokers Practices Act | 02/24/2022 |
| C-21-3250-22-CO01 | Logan Finance Corporation |
Consent Order | Consumer Loan Act | 02/15/2022 |
| C-21-3232-22-FO01 | Daniel Lamar Terry |
Final Order with attached Statement of Charges | Consumer Loan Act | 02/10/2022 |
| C-21-3249-22-CO01 | New Hampshire Higher Education Loan Corporation dba NHHELO |
Consent Order | Consumer Loan Act | 02/10/2022 |
| C-22-3345-22-CO01 | Ignacio Lopez |
Consent Order | Mortgage Brokers Practices Act | 01/15/2022 |
| C-22-3328-22-CO01 | Brian Schiele |
Consent Order | Mortgage Brokers Practices Act | 01/15/2022 |
| C-22-3325-22-CO01 | Ali Parto |
Consent Order | Mortgage Brokers Practices Act | 01/15/2022 |
| C-22-3342-22-CO01 | Ronald Siegel |
Consent Order | Mortgage Brokers Practices Act | 01/15/2022 |
| C-22-3333-22-CO01 | Richard Hartnett Jr |
Consent Order | Mortgage Brokers Practices Act | 01/15/2022 |
| C-22-3294-22-CO01 | Casey Peek |
Consent Order | Mortgage Brokers Practices Act | 01/15/2022 |
| C-22-3318-22-CO01 | Nathan Kowarsky |
Consent Order | Mortgage Brokers Practices Act | 01/15/2022 |