Updates for:
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Mortgage
Brokers, Lenders, Originators - Escrow
- Check Casher/Seller & Payday Lender
- Money Services
Featured Articles
Rulemaking
None at this time.
Enforcement Actions
See 2011 enforcement actions taken by the Division of Consumer Services.
Contact Us
Email: dcs@dfi.wa.gov
Phone: 1-877 RING DFI (746-4334)
Web: www.dfi.wa.gov/cs
Message from Deb Bortner
Director of Consumer Services
"First I want to thank those individuals who took the time to answer our newsletter survey last Fall. Our team was pleasantly surprised with the level and depth of the responses we received to our request for input."
"In fact it was the most enthusiastic feedback we have ever received, including both the number of individuals that completed the survey and the level of comments provided. Of the 1200 individuals that opened up our communication, over 430 filled out the survey with....
Electronic Examinations
We are providing additional information on the Department of Financial Institutions’ (the Department) new electronic examination (e-exam) process. The Department, along with other States in the country and the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS), have signed an agreement that will enable coordinated multi-state mortgage examinations and the use of technology to increase efficiencies in examinations.
We wish to give you additional information on two sets of deadlines that the two industries are required to meet in 2011.
Legislative Update – Changes to State & Federal Rules
There have been several changes to State and Federal rules that you should know about.
We've put together an update regarding these changes.
Learn About Changes to State and Federal Rules
Requirements for Mortgage Servicers & Subsidiaries of Banks
Updates regarding the timelines for new licensing requirements for mortgage servicers and subsidiaries of banks.
Please let us know if we can provide you with any additional support to make this transition as streamlined as possible.