Washington State Department of Financial Institutions

Ameriquest News Conference Audio Clips

On Monday January 23, 2006, attorneys general and financial regulators from seven states announced a $325 million nationwide settlement with Ameriquest Mortgage Company. Audio clips from the national media briefing conference call are available below.

Commentaries (MP3 clips)

MP3 Overview of Ameriquest Settlement
  Listen to Chuck Cross, Director of Consumer Services at DFI, give an overview of the Ameriquest Settlement.

MP3 Overview of Washington State's Involvement
  Rob McKenna, Attorney General of Washington State, gives an overview of Washington State's involvement in the Ameriquest Settlement.

Questions and Answers (MP3 clips)

MP3 Have Mortgage Brokers been investigated?
MP3 Were subprime loans offered to those eligible for prime loans?
MP3 When will individuals receive their restitution?

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