Fair Housing Act

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 Equal Housing Lender logosecured 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 & Urban Development
Washington, DC 20410

for processing under the Federal Fair Housing Act and to:

National Credit Union Administration
Office of Consumer Protection
Alexandria, VA 22314-3428

for processing under NCUA Regulations

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 Consumer Protection
Alexandria, VA 22314-3428