DFI Press Releases
Press releases issued by the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions.
- March 24, 2010
Washington Part Of 35-State Settlement With CitiFinancial
Record penalty assessed for failure to report residential mortgage loans - March 17, 2010
Governor Gregoire Signs Two DFI-Requested Bills Designed To Strengthen Oversight Of Financial Institutions In WA
EHB 2831 and 2830 update existing laws regarding regulation of banks and credit unions - March 15, 2010
Governor Gregoire Signs DFI-Requested Bill Aimed At Making Fees More Fair For Smaller Money Transmitters
Restructuring of examination fees levels program cost for small and large companies, clarification of regulation of non FDIC-insured stored value cards protects consumers - March 12, 2010
Governor Gregoire Signs Two DFI-Requested Bills Designed To Protect Consumers, Ensure Sound Business Practices
Loan Servicing/Modification and Escrow bills become consumer protection laws today - February 26, 2010
Umpqua Bank Of Roseburg, ORE. Purchases Tacoma-Based Rainier Pacific Savings Bank After Closure By WA DFI
- January 29, 2010
Columbia State Bank Of Tacoma Purchases American Marine Bank Of Bainbridge Island After Closure By Washington DFI
American Marine branches with normal operating hours on Saturday will reopen as branches of Columbia State Bank on Saturday, the rest will reopen on Monday as branches of Columbia State Bank - January 25, 2010
Washington Consumers Gain Access To Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System & Registry (NMLS)
Access to database means consumers can verify license of brokers and lenders nationwide