DFI Press Releases
Press releases issued by the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions.
- January 19, 2016
Checks Going Out to CashCall and Western Sky Predatory Lending Victims
Refund checks are being sent to more than 3,000 Washington borrowers - with refunds totaling $1.9 million; additional Washington borrowers had their principal balances written off - December 18, 2015
Beware Of Advance Fee Lending Scams
If you are asked to pay a fee before you can get a loan, be very cautious - November 19, 2015
State Mortgage Regulators Issue Action Against Prospect Mortgage, LLC
Examination Identified Inappropriately Assessed Third-Party Settlement Fees - October 21, 2015
Washington DFI Enters Settlement Agreement With CashCall and Western Sky Financial Over Unlicensed Internet Predatory Lending Activities
Thousands of Washington borrowers are eligible for over-payment refunds totaling $1.9 million; additional Washington borrowers will receive a write-off of their principal balance. - October 8, 2015
National Survey and Town Hall Summaries On State of Community Banking Available
- July 24, 2015
WA Trust Law modernization will benefit financial-sector and protect consumers
- June 17, 2015
DFI Charges Quicken Loans, Inc. with False Advertising Targeting Servicemembers
Quicken Loans, Inc. charged with using official-looking VA seal, misrepresenting mortgage costs, and advertising adjustable rate mortgage loans as having “fixed” rates.