Banks, Mortgages and Consumer Finance

The Banking Bureau of the Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB) regulates District of Columbia Chartered Banks, mortgage companies and consumer finance companies. The Bureau strives to ensure a sound and thriving financial services community that provides the products, credit and capital vital to the needs of District of Columbia residents and businesses. DISB charters and regulates District of Columbia banks and other DC depository financial institutions such as trust companies. DISB also regulates non-depository financial institutions such as mortgage lenders and brokers, money transmitters, consumer finance companies and check cashers. 

• Updates for Banks, Mortgages and Consumer Finance
  • Fraud Alert – Wire Transfer Fraud [PDF]
• Banking in the District                                                                                    
• Mortgage Lenders, Brokers & Loan Originators
• Check Cashers, Consumer Finance Companies, Money Lenders, Money Transmitters
  • New Application Packet [PDF]
  • Renewals [PDF]
• Automated Teller Machine Registration
• Foreclosure Mediation Program
• License & Registration Verification and Status