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Division of Consumer Services Enforcement Actions

The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) takes enforcement action against businesses and individuals that violate the laws, rules, or regulations.

Below is a list of recent enforcement actions. These actions help ensure compliance with state financial laws and protect consumers from unlawful practices.

Order # Respondents Type of Order Act Date Entered
C-09-005-10-CO01

Mikel Erich Erdman

Consent Order with attached Statement of Charges Mortgage Brokers Practices Act 12/14/2010
C-09-256-10-CO02

Steven Oscherowitz

Consent Order with attached Statement of Charges Mortgage Brokers Practices Act 12/10/2010
C-08-030-10-CO01

Countrywide Home Loans

Consent Order with attached Statement of Charges Consumer Loan Act 12/09/2010
C-09-459-10-FO01

Kenn Nickell

Final Order with attached Statement of Charges Mortgage Brokers Practices Act 12/09/2010
C-09-318-10-CO01

Catalyst Investment Solutions, Inc

Consent Order with attached Statement of Charges Mortgage Brokers Practices Act 12/09/2010
C-08-066-08-SC01

Western States Mortgage Corp., Residential Capital Corp. Steven William Lusa Owner, Troy Bowers Loan Originator

Final Order Mortgage Brokers Practices Act 12/08/2010
C-08-377-10-CO01

Compass Mortgage LLC dba www.compasslending.com; William C. McKinley

Comments:

Satisfaction of Judgment filed in Thurston County Superior Court Filed: 12/16/2013 Amount: $27,000

Additional Files:
Satisfaction of Judgment filed in Thurston County Superior Court

Consent Order with attached Statement of Charges Mortgage Brokers Practices Act 12/02/2010
C-09-415-10-CO01

Financial Center Mortgages and Investments LLC; Scott James Foushee; Preston Hodges; Jon Burnett

Consent Order with attached Statement of Charges Mortgage Brokers Practices Act 11/08/2010
C-09-202-10-CO01

Premier Northwest Mortgage and Finance Corporation D/B/A Premier Mortgage Northwest; Patrick Eugene McDermott; Elroy C. McDermott

Consent Order with attached Statement of Charges Mortgage Brokers Practices Act 11/08/2010
C-09-192-10-CO01

US Advocate Law Group, P.C.; Jeffrey Alan Nemerofsky

Consent Order with attached Statement of Charges Mortgage Brokers Practices Act 11/02/2010
C-10-267-10-CO01

Lawyers Title Of Nevada, Inc

Consent Order with attached Statement of Charges Escrow Agents Registration Act 10/26/2010
C-10-266-10-CO01

Fidelity National Title Agency Of Nevada, Inc

Consent Order with attached Statement of Charges Escrow Agents Registration Act 10/26/2010
C-10-021-10-CO01

Pilchuck Mortgage, Inc., Gina M. Evans; David L. Evans

Consent Order with attached Statement of Charges Mortgage Brokers Practices Act 10/26/2010
C-10-265-10-CO01

Fidelity National Title Company, f/k/a Security Title Guaranty Co

Consent Order with attached Statement of Charges Escrow Agents Registration Act 10/26/2010
C-10-172-10-FO01

Emerald Marketing Group LLC

Final Order with attached Statement of Charges Check Cashers and Sellers Act 10/21/2010
C-09-275-10-CO01

Todd R. Hubbart

Consent Order with attached Statement of Charges Mortgage Brokers Practices Act 10/21/2010
C-10-370-10-TD01

Mortgage Relief Servicing Group; Kristopher Quigley

Temporary Order to Cease and Desist Mortgage Brokers Practices Act 10/19/2010
C-09-442-10-CO01

Joseph Paul Augustavo

Consent Order with attached Statement of Charges Consumer Loan Act 10/08/2010
C-10-182-10-TD01

Cash Advance Now

Temporary Order to Cease and Desist Check Cashers and Sellers Act 10/08/2010
C-10-043-10-FO01

Paycheck Today a/k/a Apex 1

Final Order with attached Statement of Charges Check Cashers and Sellers Act 10/08/2010