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Fall 2025 Division of Consumer Services Newsletter

Fall 2025 — Division of Consumer Services Newsletter

Quarterly updates from DFI’s Division of Consumer Services.

Ali Higgs

Fall 2025 Message from Ali Higgs 

Quarterly updates and key priorities from the Consumer Services Director.

Renewal Concept

Ready to Renew: What You Need to Know

Renewal information for 2026.

Cyber hygiene concept

Cyber Hygiene Practices for Financial Institutions 

Fact sheets and resources to strengthen controls and reduce cyber risk.

Data security illustration

Data Breaches – What Licensees Need to Know 

Reporting requirements, response steps, and resources for licensees.

Award honoring Cindy Fazio

Award Honors the Legacy of Cindy Fazio 

A recognition celebrating Cindy Fazio’s lasting impact and service.

DFI staff recognition

National Recognition for DFI Staff 

DFI's Lindsay Stenger recognized for significant contributions to mortgage supervision.

NMLS modernization

NMLS Modernization – Next Phase Launches in September 

Phase two of the effort to modernize NMLS is set to launch on September 20.

Washington State Capitol

Rulemaking Update 

Recent rulemaking activity and updates.

Exam findings

From the Field: Common Examination Findings 

Common findings observed by exam teams last quarter.

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