department of financial institutions introduction created by statute rcw 43 320 010 the provides regulatory oversight for our state s service providers examples this include examination and supervision chartered commercial banks savings loan associations trust companies foreign credit unions consumer check cashers sellers additionally issues licenses permits exemptions registered securities broker dealers investment advisers agents brokers active franchises franchise business opportunities mortgage escrow officers operating in washington as presently organized was established october 1993 but its historical roots date back to early 1900s with organization division banking on june 12 1907 1930s mission regulating services industry a manner that promotes public confidence markets is accomplished through five divisions administration receive report an alternative format contact po
