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The Department has compiled information and resources for various topics of interest related to financial matters and financial service providers. Jurisdiction over financial institutions and other financial service providers varies, so please realize that the Department may not regulate a specific entity or type of entity that you are interesting in inquiring about or filing a complaint against.
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Advance Fee Scams / Loan Scams
Ameriquest Settlement Information
Automated Teller Machine (ATM)
Bank Depositor Bill of Rights
This links off-site to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Canceling a Contract
Links off-site to the Governor's Office of Consumer Affairs website.
Check Fraud / Counterfeit Checks
Complaint Record of Mortgage Licensees
Complaints Against Builders and Construction Contractors
Links off-site to the Georgia Secretary of State's website.
Credit Consumer Protection Laws
Credit Reports / Credit Reporting Agencies
Deposit Insurance / Share Insurance Resources (Credit Unions)
Links off-site to the National Credit Union Administration
Deposit Insurance Coverage Frequently Asked Questions (Banks)
Links off-site to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
EconomicRecovery.gov
EconomicRecovery.gov is a resource for the American people to find help to keep their homes, find jobs and protect their savings.
Enforcement Actions and Orders Against Financial Institutions
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
Finance Companies / Small Loan Companies
Financial Services Issues for Senior Citizens (Guide to)
Georgia Association of Mortgage Brokers
Georgia Fair Lending Act (GAFLA)
Georgia Landlord-Tenant Hotline
Home Repair / Home Improvement Scams
Hope for Homeowners Program
On October 1, 2008, the Bush Administration unveiled additional mortgage assistance for homeowners at risk of foreclosure. The HOPE for Homeowners program will refinance mortgages for borrowers who are having difficulty making their payments, but can afford a new loan insured by HUD's Federal Housing Administration. The HOPE for Homeowners program was authorized by the Economic and Housing Recovery Act of 2008.
Licensing - Mortgage Brokers & Lenders
Mechanic's / Materialman's Lien
Links off-site to the Governor's Office of Consumer Affairs website.
Military Personnel / Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
Money Management and Budgeting
Money Service Businesses (MSBs)
Money Transmission/Money Transmitter
Mortgage - Broker/Lender Licensing
Mortgage - Interest Only Payments
Mortgage - Payment Application
Mortgage - Prepayment Penalties
Mortgage - Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
Mortgage - Refinancing
Links off-site to the Federal Reserve and contains useful tips and answers to frequently asked questions about the refinancing process.
Mortgage - Right of Rescission/Right to Cancel
National Credit Union Administration (NCUA)
Regulators and Industry Groups