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The DFPI is aware of the temporary slowdown in obtaining a new Nationwide Multistate Licensing System or NMLS account.
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December 2021 Monthly Bulletin
- New Student Loan Servicing Ombudsperson Plays Critical Role in Education and Outreach
- Broker-Dealer/Investment Adviser Renewals Due Soon
- Debt Collection Advisory Committee Hosts Second Public Meeting
American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD) Recognizes DFPI for Groundbreaking Investigation
The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) was recently selected to receive the American Association of Franchisees and Dealers’ prestigious Chairman’s Award for Distinguished Service to the Franchising Community.
Imposter Using Fake DFPI Form to Collect Information and Payment
The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has been notified that an entity is using an unofficial form, designed to appear as a legitimate escrow form, to pose as the DFPI to collect an individual’s information and payment.
November 2021 Monthly Bulletin
- Clothilde “Cloey” Hewlett Appointed As New DFPI Commissioner
- NMLS Licensees Advised to Renew by Nov. 30
- New DFPI Consumer Financial Protection Division Webpage
Los Angeles-based Rent-to-Own Furniture Startup Agrees to Refund Overcharges and Comply with Consumer Protection Laws
In its first action against a rent-to-own firm violating the California Consumer Financial Protection Law (CCFPL), the DFPI today finalized a settlement with Los Angeles-based rent-to-own furniture provider Fernished, Inc., doing business as Fernish.
DFPI Efforts Spur Participation in Mortgage Relief Program Funded by U.S. Treasury
Following the announcement from Gov. Gavin Newsom of the approval by the U.S. Treasury to provide $1 billion in mortgage relief grants to homeowners, the DFPI highlights efforts that spurred participation in the program and helped forge a national model to protect homeowners impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
DFPI Reaches Agreement to End High-Interest Rate Loans Marketed by LoanMart for 21 Months
The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) today announced it reached an agreement with Los Angeles-based LoanMart that prohibits the company from marketing or servicing automobile title loans with rates greater than 36 percent in California.
DFPI Report Shows Changes in Consumer Lending, Decrease in PACE Program
The 2020 annual report for the California Financing Law released today shows a change in consumer behavior likely impacted by a number of factors, including the global COVID-19 pandemic.
DFPI Sanctions Debt Collector in First Action Under the California Consumer Financial Protection Law
The DFPI today issued its first enforcement action against a debt collector and debt buyer.
Scesi.com (formerly SCinvesting.com) is Fraudulently Posing as California-licensed, Broker-Dealer Seedchange Execution Services Inc.
The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has received information that the website Scesi.com (formerly SCinvesting.com) is marketing itself as …
Imposter Using Fake DFPI Form to Collect Information and Payment
The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has been notified that an entity is using an unofficial form, designed to appear as a legitimate escrow form, to pose as the DFPI to collect an individual’s information and payment.
M-Financial Group is Fraudulently Posing as a California-licensed lender
The DFPI has received information that the company M-Financial Group, LLC is fraudulently marketing itself as a finance lender in California.
Website skysphere.org is Fraudulently Posing as a California-licensed Investment Adviser
The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has received information that the website skysphere.org is fraudulently marketing itself as a licensed Investment Adviser.
DFPI imposter appears to be engaged in fraud against California consumers
The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) received a complaint from a California resident who received an email, purportedly from the DFPI, under the name “Christopher S. Shultz, Financial Services.”
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