Under the Federal Fair Housing Act, it is illegal on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, handicap, or familial status (having children under the age of 18) to:
- Deny a loan for the purpose of purchasing, constructing, improving, repairing or maintaining a dwelling, or deny any loan secured by a dwelling or
- Discriminate in fixing the amount, interest rate, duration, application procedures or other terms or conditions of such a loan, or in appraising property.
If you believe you have been discriminated against, you should send a complaint to:
Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Washington D.C. 20410
For processing under the Federal Fair Housing Act and to National Credit Union Administration:
Office of Examination and Insurance
1775 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-3428
Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, it is illegal to discriminate in any credit transaction:
- On the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, marital status or age
- Because income is from public assistance, or
- Because a right was exercised under the Consumer Credit Protection Act
If you believe you have been discriminated against, you should send a complaint to:
National Credit Union Administration
Office of Examination and Insurance
1775 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-3428