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Recent news releases

Changes to laws pertaining to credit card charges and to improve disclosure take effect July 1, 2010. Click here to read more.

Fall 2008 – Special Edition:
Your New, Higher FDIC Insurance Coverage
How You Can Be Fully Protected

File a complaint - Notice: Between December 17 and December 24, a technical issue interrupted the delivery of complaints to our mailbox. If you submitted a complaint during this time period and have not received a response, we urge you to contact our office or resubmit the complaint. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Foreclosures in Oregon

2008 Legislation
Regulation of home mortgage loan foreclosure consultants and equity purchasers - House Bill 3630
On March 11, 2008, Governor Ted Kulongoski signed into law House Bill 3630, which requires “foreclosure consultants” to provide a homeowner with a written contract ... read more

Identity theft protection act

Obtain a free credit report

The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) has launched a new campaign to help seniors and their families learn how to avoid insurance and financial abuse. The campaign is called SAFE, which stands for Senior and Family Education. read more

To encourage a wide range of financial services, products, and information for Oregonians, delivered in a safe, sound, equitable, and fraud-free manner.


 


2009 Discount Rate Applicable to Consumer Finance Loans

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Recent events have caused consumers concern over their financial accounts. There are many safeguards in place to protect your accounts, and most Oregonians do not need to make sudden decisions. Click here for answers to frequently asked questions and links to government-sponsored resources.

Mortgage Lending Workgroup

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Oregon will celebrate its 150th year as a state in 2009. Click here to see how plans for this sesquicentennial celebration are unfolding.



Identity theft protection act

Online Mortgage Lender Licensing System

2008 Legislation
Enforcement Authority for Loan Originators - Senate Bill 1064
Expands enforcement over loan originators and requires lenders to file an annual report with DCBS... read more

Check-cashing licensing and limits on fees charged
The 2007 Legislature passed HB 2202 limiting the fees check-cashing businesses may charge. The new law also requires licensing of check-cashing businesses as of January 1, 2008. read more

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