Division of Financial Regulation State of Oregon Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on January 30, 2026 - 15:24 GMT

DFR fines LoanMart $660,000 for charging excessive interest in consumer loans; company to repay $900,000 to Oregon borrowers

Jan. 29, 2026 Salem – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) issued a cease-and-desist order against Wheels Financial Group LLC, doing business as LoanMart, for facilitating consumer finance loans that exceed the 36 percent interest rate cap …

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Published on January 13, 2026 - 17:46 GMT

State urges people of Oregon to act before open enrollment ends and beware of health coverage scams

Jan. 12, 2026 Salem – Salem, OR — TK Keen, Oregon's insurance commissioner, is reminding the people of Oregon that open enrollment for health coverage ends Jan. 15, 2026, and is urging residents to act now to avoid gaps in coverage and protect …

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Published on December 30, 2025 - 22:46 GMT

New consumer protection laws go into effect Jan. 1, 2026

Dec. 30, 2025 Salem – Several new consumer protection laws take effect immediately when the clock strikes midnight on Jan. 1, 2026. The Division of Financial Regulation (DFR), part of the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services – the state' …

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Published on December 23, 2025 - 16:23 GMT

Don’t let scammers steal your holiday spirit: DFR unveils the 12 top investor threats

Dec. 17, 2025 Salem – Don't let fraudsters play the Grinch with your finances this holiday season. The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation, along with the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA), is warning investors that bad …

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Published on December 16, 2025 - 22:14 GMT

DFR Leaders Honored with Patriot Award for supporting Oregon National Guard service member

Dec. 16, 2025 Salem – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation's (DFR) Janet Powell and Steve Gordon were recently awarded the Patriot Award by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) office. The award recognizes people and …

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Published on December 10, 2025 - 00:15 GMT

Oregon consumer advocates help recover nearly $2 million for Oregonians in third quarter; over $5.6 million for the year

Dec. 9, 2025 Salem – Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) consumer advocates continue to work to help Oregonians. In the third quarter of this year – July through September – the advocates helped recover $1,836,127, bringing the year-to-date total …

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Published on December 4, 2025 - 00:00 GMT

Oregon DFR joins NASAA, other states, in multimillion dollar settlement with investment institutions

Dec. 3, 2025 Salem – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation has joined the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) in a multimillion dollar settlement with five investment institutions. The settlement resulted from an …

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Published on December 3, 2025 - 18:32 GMT

Keen named Oregon insurance commissioner

Dec. 3, 2025 Salem – TK Keen has been chosen as the Oregon insurance commissioner, the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) announced today. Keen has been serving in the acting insurance commissioner role since June and was deputy …

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Published on November 21, 2025 - 00:24 GMT

Don’t let scammers feast on your finances this Thanksgiving

Nov. 20, 2025 Salem – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) warns investors to stay alert for financial frauds and imposters dishing out scams this holiday season. As Thanksgiving approaches, DFR reminds investors to be alert for scammers that …

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Published on November 20, 2025 - 20:02 GMT

State of Oregon to host virtual public meeting on prescription drug prices Dec. 4

Nov. 20, 2025 Salem – The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services' (DCBS) Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) will be hosting a public hearing on prescription drug prices on Thursday, Dec. 4, at 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. The public is invited …

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Published on November 6, 2025 - 21:28 GMT

With storm season here, contact Division of Financial Regulation’s consumer advocates for help with insurance issues

Nov. 6, 2025 Salem – When their home or vehicle suffers damage due to a storm, many people may not know where to turn for help. The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation's consumer advocates can help answer people's insurance-related questions, …

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Published on November 4, 2025 - 21:02 GMT

National Flood Insurance Program paused during federal government shutdown

Nov. 4, 2025 Salem – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) is alerting consumers that the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is currently paused due to the federal government shutdown. The congressional authorization for the program lapsed …

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Published on October 29, 2025 - 20:52 GMT

Don’t be fooled by masks or disguises: Scammers offer tricks, not treats, this Halloween

Oct. 29, 2025 Salem – As Halloween approaches, the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) is warning the public to stay alert for scammers impersonating government officials, law enforcement, or financial experts. According to the 2025 Enforcement …

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Published on October 27, 2025 - 23:43 GMT

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a good reminder to protect your business from cybercriminals

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) reminds everyone that cybersecurity is a hot topic for the insurance sector today and a growing concern for many businesses. Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a …

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Published on October 23, 2025 - 18:21 GMT

Oregon DFR joins others states in settlement against E Mortgage for unlicensed activity

Oct. 23, 2025 Salem – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) has reached a multi-state settlement with E Mortgage Capital, which is based in Irvine, Calif., resolving allegations of unlicensed lending activity and other violations. Oregon joined …

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Published on October 21, 2025 - 17:33 GMT

DFR asking financial and insurance-related businesses to provide relief to those affected by federal government shutdown

The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) has issued two bulletins encouraging insurance companies, health care service contractors, state-regulated financial institutions, and other entities providing financial products to take measures to help …

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Published on October 16, 2025 - 23:12 GMT

Oregon Division of Financial Regulation, CFTC secure final judgment against precious metals firm that defrauded seniors

Oct. 16, 2025 Final judgment against Safeguard Metals LLC and Jeffrey Ikahn orders restitution and a civil monetary penalty; underscores commitment to protecting seniors from investment fraud Salem – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR), along …

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Published on October 15, 2025 - 01:19 GMT

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek proclaims Oct. 20-24 Community Bank Week

Oct. 14, 2025 Salem – Gov. Tina Kotek has officially proclaimed Oct. 20-24, 2025 as Community Bank Week in Oregon, recognizing the vital role community banks play in supporting families, small businesses, and communities across the state. “For well over a …

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Published on October 9, 2025 - 21:55 GMT

Sarah Young hired to lead Prescription Drug Affordability Board

Oct. 9, 2025 Salem – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) recently hired Sarah Young as the executive director of the Prescription Drug Affordability Board and the Drug Price Transparency Program. Young was the director of the policy and …

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Published on October 8, 2025 - 21:04 GMT

Oregon Division of Financial Regulation issues final health rates for 2026

Oct. 8, 2025 Salem – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation has finalized the 2026 health rates for the individual and small group plans following months of federal uncertainty that delayed the normal review timeline. Five insurers – Moda, Bridgespan …

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