New York State Department of Financial Services
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How Do I...
- Obtain a lien release on a vehicle?
- File a FOIL request?
- Serve Process on the Superintendent?
- Find Unclaimed Funds?
- File a 90-Day Foreclosure Notice?
- Obtain approval to use certain words in a corporation title?
- Learn about Tenant's Rights in Foreclosure?
- Learn about mortgage escrow accounts?
Current News
- April 19, 2018: Governor Cuomo Directs Department of Financial Services to Urge Companies to Weigh Reputational Risk of Business Ties to the NRA and Similar Organizations
- April 16, 2018: DFS Superintendent Vullo Issues Consumer Alert Regarding Rent-To-Own and Land Installment Contracts
- April 12, 2018: Governor Cuomo Directs the Department of Financial Services to Issue Guidance and Take Action to Protect Passengers and Drivers on New York Roadways
- April 11, 2018: DFS Fines Nationstar Mortgage LLC $5 Million for Violations of New York Banking Law
- April 10, 2018: DFS to Co-Host Fintech Forum with Conference of State Banking Supervisors
For more news, statements, and related media, visit our DFS News Room.
Recent Developments
- April 23, 2018: A.G. Schneiderman Announces Arrest of Jamestown Taxi Driver Charged with Defrauding Medicaid
(N.Y. Attorney General) - March 14, 2018: Operation Decoy Delivery: A.G. Schneiderman Announces Prison Sentence For Insurance Fraud Ringleader
- March 9, 2018: Statement by New York Financial Services Superintendent Maria T. Vullo Regarding the Department Of Education’s “Interpretation Memo” Challenging States’ Protections for Student Loan Borrowers
- March 2, 2018: DFS Letter Regarding Student Loan Servicers (PDF)
- February 20, 2018: NAIC Holds Public Hearing on Covered Agreement
- February 20, 2018: Statement by New York Financial Services Superintendent Maria T. Vullo Regarding on the Passing of DFS State Charter Advisory Board Member Joseph G. Perri
- February 15, 2018: Top Executives at Long Island Mortgage Lender Plead Guilty to $8.9 Million Fraud (justice.gov)
- February 15, 2018: Statement by New York Financial Services Superintendent Maria T. Vullo Regarding Idaho’s Actions to Undermine the Affordable Care Act
- February 14, 2018: Statement by Financial Services Superintendent Maria T. Vullo on Report of Denials of Insurance Policies for Applicants Who Take HIV Prevention Medication
- February 8, 2018: Statement by DFS Superintendent Maria T. Vullo Regarding the Payment of Title Closers
- January 26, 2018: Defendant Sentenced to 41 Months in Prison for Defrauding Mortgage Lending Institutions (justice.gov)
- January 26, 2018: Statement by DFS Superintendent Maria T. Vullo Regarding the Resolution of Illegal Conduct by BNP Paribas USA Inc.'s Foreign Exchange Trading Business
- January 25, 2018: Statement by DFS Superintendent Maria T. Vullo Regarding CFPB’s Troublesome Policy Shift Away from Consumer Protection
INITIATIVES
Virtual Currencies
Recognizing that virtual currencies present both opportunities and challenges for industry as well as regulators, DFS issued a regulation requiring the licensing of virtual currency businesses in New York. DFS has licensed a number of virtual currency companies to operate in New York, protecting consumers while promoting innovation in the financial services industry.
Payday Lending
DFS protects consumers from illegal payday loans and the debt collectors who attempt to collect on them.
Student Protection Unit
The SPU was formed to enhance consumer protections for NY students, and help them build financially sound futures.
Foreclosure Relief
DFS assists homeowners already in foreclosure or at risk of foreclosure as part of a statewide initiative.
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