Under the 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, construction, 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
Dept of Housing & Urban Development
Washington, DC 20410

For processing under the Federal Fair Housing Act to:

National Credit Union Administration
Office of Examination and Insurance
1775 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-3428

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