dfpi-2022-0073

Mira Vista Escrow — restitution and bar

Escrow officer diverted $1.54M across 18 closings. Officer barred from industry; firm dissolved.

Party
Mira Vista Escrow, Inc.
County
Los Angeles, CA
Year
2022
Amount at issue
$1.54M
Authority
California DFPI
Status
Settled

What happened

Pattern identified after sellers in two adjacent transactions reported missing proceeds.

DFPI consent order required full restitution within 18 months.

Firm dissolved December 2022; surety bond paid the remaining $310,000.

Primary sources

  • DFPI Consent Order
    DFPI File No. 963-2198