Loan Modification Services
Companies and individuals offering loan modification services to Washington residents involving their Washington real property must be licensed under the Mortgage Broker Practices Act (MBPA), chapter 19.146 RCW, or Consumer Loan Act (CLA), chapter 31.04 RCW, unless otherwise exempt under the language of those Acts.
Licensing & Laws For Loan Modification Service Providers
- Interpretive Statement (PDF)*
Interpretive Statement from DFI regarding licensing of loan modification services. -
Fee Agreement For Loan Modification Services (PDF)*
Agreement for loan modification services. -
FAQs
Answers to frequently asked loan modification questions. -
Mortgage Broker Licensing
Information on how to become licensed under the Mortgage Broker Practices Act. -
Consumer Loan Company Licensing
Information on how to become licensed under the Consumer Loan Act. -
Mortgage Broker Practices Act
RCW 19.146 -
Consumer Loan Act
RCW 31.04
Information For Homeowners
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Be Cautious When Using Loan Modification Services
DFI advises homeowners who are delinquent on their mortgage to be cautious about using the services of someone offering to help them work with their lender to modify the terms of their home loan. -
Verify A License With DFI
Before working with a company or individual providing loan modification services in Washington, verify that they are licensed. -
Free Foreclosure & Refinancing Counseling
Free foreclosure and refinancing counseling is sponsored by the State of Washington. -
Making Home Affordable
First announced by President Barack Obama in February, Making Home Affordable will offer assistance to as many as 7 to 9 million homeowners making a good-faith effort to make their mortgage payments. -
Court Halts Bogus Loan Modification Operation
Two firms falsely claimed to be affiliated with non-profit HOPE NOW Alliance.
Other Resources
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Loan Modifications: Caution To Attorneys And Homeowners
An article written by Bob Lipson and David Huey of Washington State Attorney General’s Office.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about loan modification services, please feel free to contact us.
Phone: 360-902-8703
Toll Free: 1-877 RING DFI (746-4334)
Email: dcs@dfi.wa.gov.
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