DFI Press Releases
Press releases issued by the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions.
- January 24, 2014
Two Years Later, Foreclosure Fairness Act Continues To Help Struggling Homeowners
Information now available in 11 languages, urging homeowners to seek free counseling - December 19, 2013
Washington Homeowners To Receive Assistance In Multi-State Ocwen Loan Servicing Settlement
Restitution includes funds for homeowners wrongly foreclosed upon and principal reductions for current homeowners whose property values are under water - August 26, 2013
Consumers Should Use Caution When Dealing With Mortgage Payment Companies Like Nationwide Biweekly Administration, Inc.
DFI initiated an enforcement action against Nationwide Biweekly Administration, Inc., a company that transmits mortgage payments on behalf of Washington homeowners - April 9, 2013
DFI Charges 32 Companies In Continuing Effort To Combat Unlicensed Loan Modification Activity
DFI seeks full restitution, prohibition from operating in Washington, $426,000 in fines - March 14, 2013
Washington Department Of Financial Institutions Warns About Collection Scams
Washington regulator identifies increase in reports of collection scams threatening state’s consumers - January 11, 2013
Sunwest Bank Of Irvine, Calif. Purchases Westside Community Bank After Closure By Washington DFI
- October 25, 2012
Washington DFI Issues Statement of Charges Against Five Unlicensed Online Lenders, Including Western Sky Financial
DFI seeks restitution, prohibition from operating in Washington State, $669,300 in fines