DFI Press Releases
Press releases issued by the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions.
- January 14, 2021
ICYMI: U.S. Small Business Administration Announces Re-opening of Federal Paycheck Protection Program Loans to Small Lenders
Businesses can begin preparing to apply now; program will open to all lenders next week; information sessions for businesses offered by Washington Small Business Development Center - December 21, 2020
DFI Urges Homeowners with Forebearance Plans to Work with Servicers Now to Create a Payment Plan Once Forbearances End
Guidance to mortgage servicers urging them to work with homeowners to avoid foreclosure extended - December 7, 2020
WA DFI Finalizes Investigation of Nationstar/Mr. Cooper's Misconduct and Operational Weaknesses
Multiple residential mortgage origination and servicing-related violations result in nearly $89 million in remediation for more than 115,000 accounts - October 12, 2020
A Message to Washington Homeowners: When Mortgage Payment Forbearances End - Understand Your Options
Make sure you understand the length of the payment forbearance, whether you are eligible for an extension of the forbearance if you need it, and your lenders’ expectations of how you are going to make up the payments - September 30, 2020
Washington DFI Issues Immediate Cease and Desist Order for Fraudulent Bellevue Company Trademining, Inc
Joint investigation with Texas reveals criminal past of Trademining, Inc. CEO - September 29, 2020
Washington DFI Among 30 States Joining CFTC In Charging Metals Dealer With $185 Million Scheme Targeting Seniors
Victims in Washington State lost more than $3 million - May 11, 2020
Washington DFI Joins National Task Force Cracking Down On COVID-19 Investment Scams
Investors are encouraged to ask questions when approached about an investment, and report potential investment fraud