Inform. Protect. Regulate.

DFI ensures the safety and soundness of state-chartered and state-licensed financial institutions, and ensures regulatory compliance by state-licensed financial institutions, escrow depositories, money transmitters, mortgage servicers, mortgage loan originators and mortgage loan originator companies, by fairly administering applicable statutes and rules, in order to protect the rights and funds of depositors, borrowers, consumers and other members of the public.

.@SBAgov reached the $300 million milestone in disaster assistance loans in Hawaii. SBA continues to accept applications for our SBA property damage disaster loans. @HawaiiDFI

April is Financial Literacy Month, and a great time to talk about consumer protection information that helps people avoid losing money to scammers. @HawaiiDFI

FinCEN announced the renewal of its GTOs that require U.S. title insurance companies to identify the natural persons behind shell companies used in non-financed purchases of residential real estate from 04-19-24 to 10-15-24 @HawaiiDFI

Want more help for your friend or family member? Here are some resources: To report a . Next steps to take after paying a scammer. If identity theft is a concern, help them start their recovery at http://IdentityTheft.gov. @HawaiiDFI @FTC

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Banks

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Banks

Find laws, rules, forms, and answers to frequently asked questions.

Nondepository

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Nondepository Financial Institutions

Mortgage companies
Escrow companies
Money transmitters
Installment lenders

Find laws, rules, forms, and answers to frequently asked questions for MLO/MLOC, MS, MT, ED, and IL.

Consumers

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Consumers


How to file a complaint
Debit card vs Credit card use
Fraud - how to spot a fraudster
Homeowners - where to get help

Find information about keeping your money safe and tools for making smart financial decisions.