Bank of England FDIC Sanctions
Bank of England FDIC Sanctions
WASHINGTON, D.C.
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In the Matter of: )
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) ORDER OF PROHIBITION FROM
RYAN QARANA, individually and as institution- ) FURTHER PARTICIPATION and
affiliated party ) ORDER TO PAY
of )
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BANK OF ENGLAND ) FDIC-23-0052e
ENGLAND, ARKANSAS ) FDIC-23-0053k
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(INSURED STATE NONMEMBER BANK) )
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Respondent’s NMLS UI# 784280 )
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Ryan Qarana (Respondent) and Respondent’s counsel were advised of the right to receive
(collectively, Notices) detailing Respondent’s violations of law and unsafe and unsound
practices, for which an Order of Prohibition from Further Participation (Prohibition Order) and
Order to Pay a civil money penalty (Order to Pay) (collectively, Orders) may be issued under 12
Respondent was further advised of the right to a hearing on the Notices under 12 U.S.C. §
1818(e) and (i) and 12 C.F.R. Part 308, subparts A & B. Respondent waived certain rights under
those provisions on November 27, 2023, and consented to the issuance of the Orders by entering
into a Stipulation and Consent to the Issuance of an Order of Prohibition from Further
Participation and Order to Pay (Consent Agreement) with a representative of the Federal Deposit
production office of the Bank of England, England, Arkansas (Bank) from at least January 2019
Commission Act, 15 U.S.C. § 45(a) (Section 5) and engaged or participated in unsafe or unsound
practices by failing to ensure that loan officers in the Bloomfield, Michigan loan production
office complied with Section 5; specifically by misrepresenting or failing to ensure that loan
officers did not misrepresent: (1) available loan prices for mortgage loans, (2) that consumers
could skip two months of their mortgage payments, and (3) the loan production office’s
2. Respondent’s violation of laws and unsafe and unsound practices caused financial
After considering the civil money penalty (CMP) mitigating factors under 12 U.S.C. §
1818(i)(2)(G), the FDIC accepts the Consent Agreement and issues the following:
attempting to vote any proxy, consent, or authorization with respect to any voting rights in any
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c. violating any voting agreement previously approved by the appropriate
5. The Prohibition Order is effective upon issuance and will remain effective and
enforceable until the FDIC and any “appropriate Federal financial institutions regulatory
6. The Prohibition Order is enforceable under 12 U.S.C. § 1818(i), and any violation
of the Prohibition Order may result in additional penalties under 12 U.S.C. § 1818(j).
7. The Prohibition Order does not waive any right, power, or authority of the United
ORDER TO PAY
penalty (CMP) is assessed against Ryan Qarana under 12 U.S.C. § 1818(i)(2) and is effective
upon issuance. Respondent must pay the CMP to the Treasury of the United States.
9. Respondent may not seek or accept indemnification from any insured depository
10. The Order to Pay is enforceable under 12 U.S.C. § 1818(i), and the FDIC will
take action to collect the amount due if Respondent fails to make payment.
11. The Order to Pay does not waive any right, power, or authority of the United
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Issued under delegated authority.
_/s/_________________________________
G. Chris Finnegan,
Senior Deputy Director
Division of Depositor and Consumer Protection
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FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION
WASHINGTON, D.C.
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In the Matter of: )
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RAMY ZOMA, individually and )
as an institution-affiliated party ) ORDER TO PAY
of )
) FDIC-23-0061k
BANK OF ENGLAND )
ENGLAND, ARKANSAS )
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(INSURED STATE NONMEMBER BANK) )
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Respondent’s NMLS UI# 1829934 )
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Ramy Zoma (Respondent) was advised of the right to receive a Notice of Assessment
(Notice) detailing Respondent’s violations of law for which an Order to Pay a civil money
Respondent was further advised of the right to a hearing on the Notice under § 1818(i)
and 12 C.F.R. Part 308, subparts A & B. Respondent waived certain rights under those
provisions on August 30, 2023, and consented to the issuance of an Order to Pay by entering into
a Stipulation and Consent to the Issuance of an Order to Pay (Consent Agreement) with a
The FDIC determined, and Respondent neither admits nor denies the following:
of the Federal Trade Commission Act, 15 U.S.C. § 45(a) (Section 5), by misrepresenting to
consumers Respondents and the Bank’s affiliation with the Department of Veteran Affairs.
2. As described in paragraph 1, Respondent engaged or participated in violations of
law.
After considering the civil money penalty (CMP) mitigating factors under 12 U.S.C. §
1818(i)(2)(G), the FDIC accepts the Consent Agreement and issues the following:
ORDER TO PAY
assessed against Ramy Zoma under 12 U.S.C. § 1818(i)(2) and is effective upon issuance.
Respondent must immediately pay the CMP to the Treasury of the United States.
4. Respondent may not seek or accept indemnification from any insured depository
5. The Order to Pay is enforceable under 12 U.S.C. § 1818(i), and the FDIC will
take action to collect the amount due if Respondent fails to make payment.
6. The Order to Pay does not waive any right, power, or authority of the United
__/s/_________________________
G. Chris Finnegan,
Senior Deputy Director
Division of Depositor and Consumer Protection
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FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION
WASHINGTON, D.C.
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In the Matter of: )
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Oday Sessi, an institution-affiliated party of ) PERSONAL CONSENT ORDER
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BANK OF ENGLAND ) FDIC-23-0089b
ENGLAND, ARKANSAS )
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(INSURED STATE NONMEMBER BANK) )
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Respondent’s NMLS UI# 1799001 )
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Oday Sessi (Respondent) and Respondent’s counsel were advised of the Respondent’s
right to receive a Notice of Intention to Seek a Cease and Desist Order (Notice) detailing
Respondent’s violations of laws for which an Order To Cease and Desist (Personal Consent
Respondent was further advised of the right to a hearing on the Notice under 12 U.S.C. §
1818(b) and 12 C.F.R. Part 308, subparts A & B. Respondent waived certain rights under those
provisions on October 4, 2023, and consented to the issuance of the Personal Consent Order by
entering into a Stipulation to The Issuance of a Personal Consent Order (Consent Agreement)
The FDIC determined and Respondent neither admits nor denies the following:
1. The FDIC determined, and Respondent neither admits nor denies, that from
of the Federal Trade Commission Act, 15 U.S.C. § 45(a) (Section 5), by misrepresenting his and
the Bank’s affiliation with the Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”) in the course of taking
applications for originating VA mortgage loans. These representations were false and
law.
The FDIC accepts the Consent Agreement and issues the following:
Respondent must cease and desist from, and take affirmative action, as follows:
third-party provider that is deemed acceptable by the Regional Director of the FDIC's Dallas
Regional Office. The training must cover the topics of ethics and compliance with mortgage-
related laws and regulations. Respondent must submit documentation to demonstrate successful
completion of this training requirement no later than 15 days after completion of at least 24 hours
of training to the FDIC’s Dallas Regional Office at: David E. Wright, Deputy Regional Director,
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, 600 North Pearl Street, Suite 700, Dallas, Texas 75201.
4. Respondent must not violate Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act.
otherwise becomes an IAP under 12 U.S.C. § 1813(u), Respondent must follow the written
policies and procedures of that IDI. If Respondent is affiliated with an IDI whose written
policies and procedures are more stringent than the provisions of this Personal Consent Order,
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6. Within 10 calendar days of the date of this Personal Consent Order, Respondent
must provide a copy of this Personal Consent Order to the Chairman of the Board of Directors of
must provide a copy of this Personal Consent Order to: (i) the Chairman of the Board of
Directors of the IDI, or (ii) a senior executive manager of the IDI, provided that the official was
approved in writing by the Regional Director, FDIC Dallas Regional Office, for this purpose.
9. If Respondent believes that the Personal Consent Order provisions are fulfilled,
Respondent may request termination of the Personal Consent Order by submitting a letter with
supporting materials to the Regional Director, FDIC Dallas Regional Office. The FDIC may
request additional information to review the termination request. The decision to deny the
request and retain this Personal Consent Order as is, modify it, or terminate it, is at the FDIC’s
discretion.
10. This Personal Consent Order is enforceable and effective under 12 U.S.C. §
1818(i) for 5 years from the date of this Personal Consent Order, except to the extent that any
11. This Personal Consent Order does not waive any right, power, or authority of the
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Issued under delegated authority.
_/s/___________________________
G. Chris Finnegan,
Senior Deputy Director
Division of Depositor and Consumer Protection
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FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION
WASHINGTON, D.C.
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In the Matter of: )
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JANEL ZAITONA, individually and as )
institution-affiliated party ) ORDER TO PAY
of )
) FDIC-23-0058k
BANK OF ENGLAND )
ENGLAND, ARKANSAS )
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(INSURED STATE NONMEMBER BANK) )
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Respondent’s NMLS UI# 1689247 )
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Janel Zaitona (Respondent) was advised of the right to receive a Notice of Assessment
(Notice) detailing Respondent’s violations of law for which an Order to Pay a civil money
Respondent was further advised of the right to a hearing on the Notice under § 1818(i)
and 12 C.F.R. Part 308, subparts A & B. Respondent waived certain rights under those
provisions on September 8, 2023, and consented to the issuance of an Order to Pay by entering
into a Stipulation and Consent to the Issuance of an Order to Pay (Consent Agreement) with a
The FDIC determined, and Respondent neither admits nor denies, the following:
1. From January 2019 through August 2019, Respondent engaged in deceptive acts
or practices in violation of Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act, 15 U.S.C. § 45(a)
(Section 5), by luring consumers to apply for mortgage loans with low, unavailable loan prices
that would not be honored and subsequently increasing the price before closing the loan.
Furthermore, the FDIC determined, and Respondent neither admits nor denies, that from at least
misrepresenting to consumers that they could skip two months of mortgage payments and by
misrepresenting to consumers the Bank’s affiliation with the Department of Veteran’s Affairs.
law.
After considering the civil money penalty (CMP) mitigating factors under 12 U.S.C.
§ 1818(i)(2)(G), the FDIC accepts the Consent Agreement and issues the following:
ORDER TO PAY
assessed against Janel Zaitona under 12 U.S.C. § 1818(i)(2) and is effective upon issuance.
Respondent must immediately pay the CMP to the Treasury of the United States.
4. Respondent may not seek or accept indemnification from any insured depository
5. The Order to Pay is enforceable under 12 U.S.C. § 1818(i), and the FDIC will
take action to collect the amount due if Respondent fails to make payment.
6. The Order to Pay does not waive any right, power, or authority of the United
_/s/__________________
G. Chris Finnegan,
Senior Deputy Director
Division of Depositor and Consumer Protection
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FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION
WASHINGTON, D.C.
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In the Matter of: )
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MARLA ABDULNOOR, individually and as )
institution-affiliated party ) ORDER TO PAY
of )
) FDIC-23-0057k
BANK OF ENGLAND )
ENGLAND, ARKANSAS )
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(INSURED STATE NONMEMBER BANK) )
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Respondent’s NMLS UI# 1662502 )
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Assessment (Notice) detailing Respondent’s violations of law for which an Order to Pay a civil
Respondent was further advised of the right to a hearing on the Notice under § 1818(i)
and 12 C.F.R. Part 308, subparts A & B. Respondent waived certain rights under those
provisions on October 2, 2023, and consented to the issuance of an Order to Pay by entering into
a Stipulation and Consent to the Issuance of an Order to Pay (Consent Agreement) with a
The FDIC determined, and Respondent neither admits nor denies, the following:
1. From January 2019 through August 2019, Respondent engaged in deceptive acts
or practices in violation of Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act, 15 U.S.C. § 45(a)
(Section 5), by luring consumers to apply for mortgage loans with low, unavailable loan prices
that would not be honored and subsequently increasing the price before closing the loan.
Furthermore, the FDIC determined, and Respondent neither admits nor denies, that from at least
misrepresenting to consumers that they could skip two months of mortgage payments.
law.
After considering the civil money penalty (CMP) mitigating factors under 12 U.S.C.
§ 1818(i)(2)(G), the FDIC accepts the Consent Agreement and issues the following:
ORDER TO PAY
assessed against Marla Abdulnoor under 12 U.S.C. § 1818(i)(2) and is effective upon issuance.
Respondent must immediately pay the CMP to the Treasury of the United States.
4. Respondent may not seek or accept indemnification from any insured depository
5. The Order to Pay is enforceable under 12 U.S.C. § 1818(i), and the FDIC will
take action to collect the amount due if Respondent fails to make payment.
6. The Order to Pay does not waive any right, power, or authority of the United
__/s/________________________________
G. Chris Finnegan,
Senior Deputy Director
Division of Depositor and Consumer Protection
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FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION
WASHINGTON, D.C.
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In the Matter of: )
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) ORDER OF PROHIBITION FROM
JASMINE JONNA, individually and as ) FURTHER PARTICIPATION and
institution-affiliated party ) ORDER TO PAY
of )
)
BANK OF ENGLAND ) FDIC-23-0054e
ENGLAND, ARKANSAS ) FDIC-23-0055k
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(INSURED STATE NONMEMBER BANK) )
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Respondent’s NMLS UI# 1222074 )
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Jasmine Jonna (Respondent) was advised of the right to receive a Notice of Intention to
Prohibit from Further Participation and Notice of Assessment (collectively, Notices) detailing
Respondent’s violations of law and unsafe and unsound practices for which an Order of
Prohibition from Further Participation (Prohibition Order) and Order to Pay a civil money
penalty (Order to Pay) (collectively, Orders) may be issued under 12 U.S.C. § 1818(e) and (i).
Respondent was further advised of the right to a hearing on the Notices under 12 U.S.C.
§ 1818(e) and (i) and 12 C.F.R. Part 308, subparts A & B. Respondent waived certain rights
under those provisions on December 31, 2023, and consented to the issuance of the Orders by
entering into a Stipulation and Consent to the Issuance of an Order of Prohibition from Further
Participation and Order to Pay (Consent Agreement) with a representative of the Federal Deposit
office of the Bank of England, England, Arkansas (Bank), in 2019. Respondent engaged in
violations of Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act by misrepresenting available loan
prices for mortgage loans, misrepresenting to consumers that they could skip two months of their
mortgage payments, and misrepresenting the loan production office’s affiliation with the
3. Respondent’s violation of laws and unsafe and unsound practices caused financial
loss or other damage to the Bank, and Respondent received financial gain.
Respondent’s willful or continuing disregard for the safety or soundness of the Bank.
After considering the civil money penalty (CMP) mitigating factors under 12 U.S.C.
§ 1818(i)(2)(G), the FDIC accepts the Consent Agreement and issues the following:
attempting to vote any proxy, consent, or authorization with respect to any voting rights in any
6. The Prohibition Order is effective upon issuance and will remain effective and
enforceable until the FDIC and any “appropriate Federal financial institutions regulatory
7. The Prohibition Order is enforceable under 12 U.S.C. § 1818(i), and any violation
of the Prohibition Order may result in additional penalties under 12 U.S.C. § 1818(j).
8. The Prohibition Order does not waive any right, power, or authority of the United
ORDER TO PAY
assessed against Jasmine Jonna under 12 U.S.C. § 1818(i)(2) and is effective upon issuance.
Respondent must pay the CMP to the Treasury of the United States.
10. Respondent may not seek or accept indemnification from any insured depository
11. The Order to Pay is enforceable under 12 U.S.C. § 1818(i), and the FDIC will
take action to collect the amount due if Respondent fails to make payment.
12. The Order to Pay does not waive any right, power, or authority of the United
__/s/______________________________
G. Chris Finnegan,
Senior Deputy Director
Division of Depositor and Consumer Protection
FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION
WASHINGTON, D.C.
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In the Matter of: )
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LAMONT KENNEDY, individually and as ) PERSONAL CONSENT
institution-affiliated party ) ORDER
of )
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BANK OF ENGLAND ) FDIC-23-0084b
ENGLAND, ARKANSAS )
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(INSURED STATE NONMEMBER BANK) )
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Respondent’s NMLS UI# 784276 )
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Lamont Kennedy (Respondent) was advised of the Respondent’s right to receive a Notice
of Intention to Seek a Cease and Desist Order (Notice) detailing Respondent’s violations of law
for which an Order To Cease and Desist (Personal Consent Order) may be issued under 12
U.S.C. § 1818(b).
Respondent was further advised of the right to a hearing on the Notice under 12 U.S.C.
§ 1818(b) and 12 C.F.R. Part 308, subparts A & B. Respondent waived certain rights under
those provisions on November 17, 2023, and consented to the issuance of the Personal Consent
Order by entering into a Stipulation and Consent to the Issuance of a Personal Consent Order
The FDIC determined and Respondent neither admits nor denies the following:
1. From at least January 2019 through August 2019, Respondent, in his capacity as a
mortgage loan officer of Bank of England, England, Arkansas (the Bank), engaged in deceptive
acts or practices in violation of Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act, 15 U.S.C. 45(a)
(Section 5), by luring consumers to apply for mortgage loans with low, unavailable loan prices
that would not be honored and subsequently increasing the price before closing the loan.
Furthermore, the FDIC determined that from at least January 2019 to October 2019, Respondent
engaged in violations of Section 5 by misrepresenting to consumers that they could skip two
months of mortgage payments if they refinanced their mortgage loan with the Bank.
The FDIC accepts the Consent Agreement and issues the following:
Respondent must cease and desist from, and take affirmative action, as follows:
3. Within 180 days of the date of this Personal Consent Order, Respondent must
complete at least 24 hours of training through an outside third-party provider that is deemed
acceptable by the Regional Director of the FDIC's Dallas Regional Office. The training must
cover the topics of compliance with mortgage-related regulations, Section 5, and ethical lending
practices.
4. Respondent must not violate Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act or
mortgage-related regulations.
§ 1818(e)(7)(A), Respondent shall ensure he has all applicable registrations and/or licenses
U.S.C. § 1813(u), Respondent must follow the written policies and procedures of that IDI. If
Respondent is affiliated with an IDI whose written policies and procedures are more stringent
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than the provisions of this Personal Consent Order, Respondent must adhere to the IDI’s written
must provide a copy of this Personal Consent Order to: (i) the Chairman of the Board of
Directors of the IDI, or (ii) a senior executive manager of the IDI, provided that the official was
approved in writing by the Regional Director, FDIC Dallas Regional Office, for this purpose.
9. If Respondent believes that the Personal Consent Order provisions are fulfilled,
Respondent may request termination of the Personal Consent Order by submitting a letter with
supporting materials to the Regional Director, FDIC Dallas Regional Office. The FDIC may
request additional information to review the termination request. The decision to deny the
request and retain this Personal Consent Order as is, modify it, or terminate it, is at the FDIC’s
discretion.
11. The provisions of this Personal Consent Order are enforceable under 12 U.S.C.
§ 1818(i) for 5 (five) years from the date of this Personal Consent Order, except to the extent that
12. This Personal Consent Order does not waive any right, power, or authority of the
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Issued under delegated authority.
_/s/___________________________________
G. Chris Finnegan
Senior Deputy Director
Division of Depositor and Consumer Protection
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FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION
WASHINGTON, D.C.
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In the Matter of: )
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SALAM YALDO, individually and )
as an institution-affiliated party ) ORDER TO PAY
of )
) FDIC-23-0059k
BANK OF ENGLAND )
ENGLAND, ARKANSAS )
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(INSURED STATE NONMEMBER BANK) )
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Respondent’s NMLS UI# 1707926 )
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Salam Yaldo (Respondent) was advised of the right to receive a Notice of Assessment
(Notice) detailing Respondent’s violation of law for which an Order to Pay a civil money penalty
Respondent was further advised of the right to a hearing on the Notice under § 1818(i)
and 12 C.F.R. Part 308, subparts A & B. Respondent waived certain rights under those
provisions on September 22, 2023, and consented to the issuance of an Order to Pay by entering
into a Stipulation and Consent to the Issuance of an Order to Pay (Consent Agreement) with a
The FDIC determined, and Respondent neither admits nor denies, the following:
1. From January 2019 through August 2019, Respondent engaged in deceptive acts
or practices in violation of Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act, 15 U.S.C. § 45(a)
(Section 5), by luring consumers to apply for mortgage loans with low, unavailable loan prices
that would not be honored and subsequently increasing the price before closing the loan.
Furthermore, the FDIC determined, and Respondent neither admits nor denies, that from at least
misrepresenting to consumers that they could skip two months of mortgage payments. In
addition, the FDIC determined, and Respondent neither admits nor denies, that from at least
to consumers his and the Bank’s affiliation with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
law.
After considering the civil money penalty (CMP) mitigating factors under 12 U.S.C. §
1818(i)(2)(G), the FDIC accepts the Consent Agreement and issues the following:
ORDER TO PAY
assessed against Salam Yaldo under 12 U.S.C. § 1818(i)(2) and is effective upon issuance.
Respondent must immediately pay the CMP to the Treasury of the United States.
4. Respondent may not seek or accept indemnification from any insured depository
5. The Order to Pay is enforceable under 12 U.S.C. § 1818(i), and the FDIC will
take action to collect the amount due if Respondent fails to make payment.
6. The Order to Pay does not waive any right, power, or authority of the United
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Issued under delegated authority.
_/s/__________________________________
G. Chris Finnegan,
Senior Deputy Director
Division of Depositor and Consumer Protection
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FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION
WASHINGTON, D.C.
)
In the Matter of: )
)
Zach Jabro, individually and as an institution- ) ORDER TO PAY
affiliated party of )
) FDIC-23-0056k
BANK OF ENGLAND )
ENGLAND, ARKANSAS )
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(INSURED STATE NONMEMBER BANK) )
)
Respondent’s NMLS UI# 784269 )
)
Zack Jabro (Respondent) was advised of the right to receive a Notice of Assessment
(Notice) detailing Respondent’s violations of law for which an Order to Pay a civil money penalty
Respondent was further advised of the right to a hearing on the Notice under § 1818(i) and
12 C.F.R. Part 308, subparts A & B. Respondent waived certain rights under those provisions on
October 9, 2023, and solely for the purpose of this proceeding and without admitting or denying
any failure to manage, monitor of oversee sales operations; any unsafe or unsound banking
practices; or breaches of fiduciary duty, Respondent consented to the issuance of an Order to Pay
by entering into a Stipulation and Consent to the Issuance of an Order to Pay (Consent Agreement)
with a representative of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s (FDIC) Legal Division.
The FDIC determined, and Respondent neither admits nor denies, the following:
1. From at least January 2019 through January 2020, Respondent, as the Branch
Manager of the Bank of England’s Bloomfield, Michigan branch, failed in certain respects to
and unsound banking practices by failing to manage, monitor and oversee the sales operations of
the branch. The Respondent breached certain duties of care to the Bank of England (Bank) to
oversee the operations of the branch and to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
more than a minimal loss to the Bank and/or resulted in pecuniary gain or other benefit to
Respondent.
After considering the civil money penalty (CMP) mitigating factors under 12 U.S.C.
§ 1818(i)(2)(G), the FDIC accepts the Consent Agreement and issues the following:
ORDER TO PAY
is assessed against Zack Jabro under 12 U.S.C. § 1818(i)(2) and is effective upon issuance.
Respondent must immediately pay the CMP to the Treasury of the United States.
5. Respondent may not seek or accept indemnification from any insured depository
6. The Order to Pay is enforceable under 12 U.S.C. § 1818(i), and the FDIC will take
7. The Order to Pay does not waive any right, power, or authority of the United States;
_/s/________________________
G. Chris Finnegan,
Senior Deputy Director
Division of Depositor and Consumer Protection