Wise US, Inc. Multistate Consent Order for AML/CFT Violations

Wise US, Inc. has entered into a multistate consent order with several state money transmission regulators due to violations of Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) programs. The order addresses deficiencies found in a multi-state examination, including issues with suspicious activity reporting and transaction monitoring.

Division of Banks v. Marla Taher Abdulnoor - Consent Order

The Massachusetts Division of Banks has issued a consent order against Marla Taher Abdulnoor, a licensed mortgage loan originator. The order stems from alleged failure to disclose a material fact in connection with her NMLS disclosures, following a prior order from the FDIC. Abdulnoor has agreed to refrain from all mortgage loan originator activities in Massachusetts.

Andy Market Corporation Ordered to Cease Unlicensed Check Cashing

The Massachusetts Division of Banks issued a Cease Directive to Andy Market Corporation for engaging in unlicensed check cashing activities. The directive orders the company to stop these operations and pay applicable fees, citing violations of state laws and regulations. The action stems from an examiner's observation of unlicensed check cashing and signage indicating illegal fees.

Consent Order: Banta and First Bank Mortgage Inc.

The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection issued a consent order against Meera Banta and First Bank Mortgage, Inc. (d/b/a Money Tree) for alleged violations of real estate and mortgage lending laws. The order addresses improper fee structures and disclosures related to mortgage loans for residential property sales.

CT Dept of Banking v. Omnipoint Management Solutions LLC - Enforcement Action

The Connecticut Department of Banking has issued a Notice of Intent to Issue an Order to Cease and Desist and Impose Civil Penalty against Omnipoint Management Solutions LLC. The company, which is not licensed in Connecticut, is accused of violating consumer collection agency laws through harassing calls to a hospital's emergency line.

Connecticut Orders Set Forth LLC to Cease Unlicensed Debt Adjustment

The Connecticut Department of Banking has issued an order to Set Forth LLC to cease and desist from unlicensed debt adjustment activities. The order also intends to impose a civil penalty and requires restitution to consumers, following similar actions in Pennsylvania and Oregon.

Connecticut Consumer Credit Division Administrative Orders

The Connecticut Department of Banking has published administrative orders for January 2026, including actions against Banta, Meera, First Bank Mortgage, Inc., Omnipoint Management Solutions LLC, and Set Forth, LLC. These orders detail enforcement actions related to consumer credit.

Coinme Inc. Consent Order for Uniform Money Services Act Violations

The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) issued a Consent Order against Coinme Inc. for violations of the Uniform Money Services Act. The order requires Coinme to cease violations, remediate matters from a multistate examination, and segregate customer virtual currency and cash assets.

Stratus Financial LLC Consent Order for Consumer Loan Act Violations

The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions issued a consent order against Stratus Financial LLC for violations of the Consumer Loan Act. Stratus Financial must pay an investigation fee, waive all interest and fees on student loans to Washington residents, and comply with record retention requirements.

DFI v. La Comercial Food Store LLC - Check Casher License Revocation

The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) has issued a Statement of Charges against La Comercial Food Store LLC, proposing to revoke its check casher license. The allegations include failure to comply with DFI directives, provide financial statements, maintain proper records, and issue customer receipts.