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Resources and Online Tools
Online Tools
- Assessment Calculator Assessment calculator and instructions for banks, foreign banks and trust companies, industrial banks and credit unions.
- DFI FormsMaster list of all DFI forms, instructions and/or information to help you conduct business.
- Directory of Licensees Links to lists of DFI licensees by type of financial institution - banks, credit unions, money transmitters, etc.
- List of Licensees Complete list of DFI licensees including financial institution name, link to Web site (when available) and headquarter location.
- Multiple Department License LookupThis lookup will search licensing information for the Department of Corporations, Department of Financial Institutions, Department of Real Estate and the Office of Real Estate Appraisers.
- Search for Licensees Search for state financial institutions by institution name or institution type.
Resources
- Commissioner's SurveysIncludes information regarding Residential Mortgage Surveys and other special reports administered by the DFI.
- Bank on California The "Bank on California" initiative will help working families save money by accessing basic financial services others may take for granted – putting them in the financial mainstream.
- California Financial Literacy Month (CAFLM)April is designated California Financial Literacy Month (CAFLM) to highlight the importance of financial literacy and encourage all Californians to increase their understanding of saving, investing and credit choices.
- California State Bank Charter - The Charter of Choice Information on starting a new state-chartered bank or converting an existing federally licensed institution to state charter.
- DFI Kids' LinksResources for children, student, teachers about money, saving money and planning our financial futures.
- Financial Education Directory - "Financial topics from A-Z" Financial education prepares us to make informed decisions and encourages us to learn how to save, invest, use credit wisely, and prepare for our financial futures. We hope you find this directory both useful and easy to use. There is an array of financial education information, so we've prepared this centralized user-friendly list of resources to help you find the financial information that you are seeking.
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Answers to frequently asked questions about state financial institutions and laws and regulations.
- Resources for Bank Officers & Directors Explore resources specifically designed for banking professionals. Includes report.
- State-Chartered Credit Union - Facts and Figures Information from the National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) on the number of state-chartered credit unions, size and health of state-chartered credit unions, deposit insurance, and accredited agencies.