Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 31.04 - Consumer Loan Act.
31.04.055 - License—Director's duties.

RCW 31.04.055
License—Director's duties.

(1) The director shall issue and deliver a license to the applicant to make loans in accordance with this chapter at the location specified in the application if, after investigation, the director finds that:
(a) The applicant has paid all required fees;
(b) The applicant has submitted a complete application in compliance with RCW 31.04.045;
(c) Neither the applicant nor its officers or principals have had a license issued under this section or any other section, in this state or another state, revoked or suspended within the last five years of the date of filing of the application;
(d) Neither the applicant nor any of its officers or principals have been convicted of a gross misdemeanor involving dishonesty or financial misconduct or a felony or a violation of the banking laws of this state or of the United States within seven years of the filing of an application;
(e) The financial responsibility, experience, character, and general fitness of the applicant are such as to command the confidence of the community and to warrant a belief that the business will be operated honestly, fairly, and efficiently within the purposes of this chapter; and
(f) Neither the applicant nor any of its principals have provided unlicensed residential mortgage loan modification services in this state in the five years prior to the filing of the present application.
(2) If the director does not find the conditions of subsection (1) of this section have been met, the director shall not issue the license. The director shall notify the applicant of the denial and return to the applicant the bond posted and the sum paid by the applicant as a license fee, retaining the investigation fee to cover the costs of investigating the application. The director shall approve or deny every application for license under this chapter within ninety days from the filing of a complete application with the fees and the approved bond.

[ 2010 c 35 § 4; 2001 c 81 § 5; 1994 c 92 § 163; 1991 c 208 § 6.]

Structure Revised Code of Washington

Revised Code of Washington

Title 31 - Miscellaneous Loan Agencies

Chapter 31.04 - Consumer Loan Act.

31.04.015 - Definitions.

31.04.025 - Application of chapter.

31.04.027 - Violations of chapter.

31.04.035 - License required—When violation occurs.

31.04.045 - License—Application—Background checks—Fee—Surety bond.

31.04.055 - License—Director's duties.

31.04.065 - License—Information contained.

31.04.075 - Licensee—Place of business.

31.04.085 - Licensee—Assessment—Bond—Time of payment.

31.04.093 - Licensing—Applications—Regulation of licensees—Director's duties and authority—Fines—Orders—Statute of limitations.

31.04.102 - Loans secured, or not secured, by lien on real property—Licensee's obligations—Disclosure of fees and costs to borrower—Time limits.

31.04.105 - Licensee—Powers—Restrictions.

31.04.115 - Open-end loan—Requirements—Restrictions—Options.

31.04.125 - Loan restrictions—Interest calculations.

31.04.135 - Advertisements or promotions.

31.04.143 - Subpoena authority—Application—Contents—Notice—Fees.

31.04.145 - Investigations and examinations—Director's duties and powers—Production of information—Costs.

31.04.155 - Licensee—Recordkeeping—Director's access—Report requirement—Failure to report.

31.04.165 - Director—Broad administrative discretion—Rule making—Actions in superior court.

31.04.168 - Director—Powers under chapter 19.144 RCW.

31.04.175 - Violations—No penalty prescribed—Gross misdemeanor—Good faith exception.

31.04.202 - Application of administrative procedure act.

31.04.205 - Enforcement of chapter—Director's discretion—Hearing—Sanctions—Recovery of costs.

31.04.208 - Application of consumer protection act.

31.04.211 - Application of chapter—2009 c 120.

31.04.221 - Mortgage loan originator—License required—Unique identifier required.

31.04.224 - Licensing exemptions—Residential mortgage loans.

31.04.227 - Mortgage loan origination—Independent contractors.

31.04.231 - Individual loan processor—Licensing exemptions.

31.04.234 - Mortgage loan originator license—Application form and content.

31.04.237 - Use of nationwide mortgage licensing system and registry.

31.04.241 - Mortgage loan originator application—Required submission and use of personal information.

31.04.244 - Mortgage loan originator application—Required information—Fees.

31.04.247 - Issuance of mortgage loan originator license—Necessary findings.

31.04.251 - Mortgage loan originator license—Renewal—Surrender—Rules.

31.04.254 - Mortgage loan originator licensing process—Rules—Interim procedures.

31.04.257 - Mortgage loan originator interim license.

31.04.261 - Mortgage loan originator—Prelicensing education requirements.

31.04.264 - Mortgage loan originator—Testing requirements.

31.04.267 - Mortgage loan originator—Continuing education requirements.

31.04.271 - Mortgage loan originators—System information may be challenged.

31.04.274 - Information provided to nationwide mortgage licensing system and registry—Confidentiality—Restrictions on sharing.

31.04.277 - Consumer loan companies—When reports of condition are required.

31.04.281 - Reports of violation—2009 c 120.

31.04.284 - Mortgage loan originator—Unique identifier—Display.

31.04.290 - Residential mortgage loan servicer—Requirements—Written detailed information.

31.04.293 - Residential mortgage loan modification services—Written disclosure summary—Limitation on fees—Rules.

31.04.297 - Third-party residential mortgage loan modification services providers—Duties—Restrictions.

31.04.300 - Residential mortgage loan servicer—Liquidity, operating reserves, tangible net worth requirements.

31.04.310 - Residential mortgage or student education loan servicer—Appointment of receiver.

31.04.400 - Program for student education loan servicers—Student achievement council's student loan advocate—Costs—Fees.

31.04.405 - Requirements for a student education loan servicer—Borrower request for information—Transfer of service rights—Records—Rules—Director's obligations.

31.04.410 - Student education loan servicer licensee.

31.04.415 - Third-party student education loan modification services—Restrictions—Requirements.

31.04.420 - Subject to student education loan servicer requirements—Exempt from licensing.

31.04.430 - Dog or cat purchase contracts.

31.04.500 - Short title.

31.04.505 - Definitions.

31.04.510 - Requirements of licensee—Minimum capital—Exceptions.

31.04.515 - Loan requirements—Compliance—Rules.

31.04.520 - Right to rescind transaction.

31.04.525 - Preapproval required from department of financial institutions—Application of section—Rules.

31.04.530 - Required notice to prospective borrower about counseling—Form—Contents—Annual disclosure statements—Property appraisals.

31.04.535 - Lender default—Treble damages—Civil remedies.

31.04.540 - Loan advances—Eligibility and benefits under means-tested programs—Subject to federal law.

31.04.901 - Short title.

31.04.902 - Effective dates, implementation—1991 c 208.

31.04.903 - Effective date—2009 c 120.

31.04.904 - Effective date—2010 c 35.

31.04.905 - Application—2018 c 62.

31.04.906 - Short title—2018 c 62.