This bulletin constitutes the only official notification you will receive from this office concerning any of the following applications.  Any observations you may have are solicited.  Any comments should be in writing to Bruce H. Adams, Acting Banking Commissioner, Department of Banking, 260 Constitution Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103-1800.  Written comments will be considered only if they are received within ten days from the date of this bulletin.

CONSUMER CREDIT DIVISION ACTIVITY
Consent Order

On February 6, 2015, the Acting Commissioner entered into a Consent Order with Eric A. Dena (NMLS # 251883) and Turnkey Investment Homes, Inc. d/b/a Innovative Capital Solutions (collectively, “Respondents”), Irvine, California.  The Consent Order was based on an investigation by the Consumer Credit Division.  As a result of such investigation, on July 23, 2014, the Commissioner issued an Order to Make Restitution, Notice of Intent to Issue Order to Cease and Desist, Notice of Intent to Impose Civil Penalty and Notice of Right to Hearing.  The Commissioner alleged that Respondents engaged or offered to engage in debt negotiation in this state without the required license, in violation of Section 36a-671(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes.  Pursuant to the Consent Order, Respondents agreed to cease and desist from engaging or offering to engage in debt negotiation in this state without the required license, in violation of Section 36a-671(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes, and to repay all fees paid to Respondents by Connecticut residents for debt negotiation services on and after October 1, 2009.

    Dated:  Tuesday, February 24, 2015


    Bruce H. Adams
    Acting Banking Commissioner