DFI Press Releases
Press releases issued by the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions.
- October 9, 2012
DFI Charges 40 Companies In Continuing Efforts To Combat Mortgage Foreclosure Rescue Scams
DFI seeks full restitution, prohibition from operating in Washington, $873,000 in fines - September 27, 2012
Receiver Appointed To Take Over Hartman Escrow Of Tukwila
King County Superior Court appoints Orse & Co. as Receiver, with Karr Tuttle Campbell as Counsel, to operate and manage Hartman Escrow; Owner Lori Andrew agrees to cooperate after DFI discovers evidence of fraud - May 15, 2012
Washington Department of Financial Institutions Warns of Potential Dangers of Crowdfunding Investment Opportunities
- May 9, 2012
WA DFI Announces Launch Of Investor Education In Your Workplace® Initiative In Washington Credit Unions
- February 24, 2012
DFI Announces Two-Part Expansion For Use Of The NMLS In 2012 For Licensees Doing Business In Washington State
Voluntary expansion is slated to include Money Transmitters and Currency Exchangers in April, followed by the addition of Check Cashers and Payday Lenders in July - February 9, 2012
Frederick Darren Berg Sentenced To 18 Years In Prison
- February 9, 2012
Washington Signs Joint State-Federal Servicing Settlement, Bringing Financial Relief To Struggling Homeowners
State attorneys general negotiate deal with five major mortgage servicers, including funds to assist homeowners with under water mortgages, those facing foreclosure and victims of unfair foreclosure practices