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-22-3350-22-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) |
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 |
| C-17-2145-21-CO07 | KRISTINE M. MORELAND |
Consent Order with attached Statement of Charges | Consumer Loan Act | 12/10/2021 |
| C-21-3240-21-TD01 | Escrow Services of Washington LLC; Rivera, Aurora Lynn |
Temporary Order to Cease and Desist | Escrow Agents Registration Act | 11/18/2021 |
| C-19-2735-21-CA01 | Better Mortgage Corp. |
Consent Agreement | Consumer Loan Act | 11/16/2021 |
| C-21-3072-21-CO01 | Integrity Escrow, Inc. and Tom Nguyen |
Consent Order with attached Statement of Charges | Escrow Agents Registration Act | 11/10/2021 |
| C-18-2383-21-CO01 | Anthony Vincent Muchow |
Consent Order with attached Statement of Charges | Consumer Loan Act | 10/27/2021 |
| C-20-3039-21-CO01 | John A Majorek |
Consent Order with attached Statement of Charges | Mortgage Brokers Practices Act | 10/15/2021 |
| C-20-2883-21-CO02 | Thomas McAvity |
Consent Order with attached Statement of Charges | Mortgage Brokers Practices Act | 09/29/2021 |