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It is illegal to discriminate in the provisions of or in the availability
of financial assistance because of the consideration of :
- Trends, characteristics or conditions in the neighborhood or
geographic area surrounding a housing accommodation, unless the
financial institution can demonstrate in the particular case that
such consideration is required to avoid an unsafe and unsound
business practice; or
- Race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin
or ancestry.
It is illegal to consider the racial, ethnic, religious or national
origin composition of a neighborhood or geographic area surrounding
a housing accommodation or whether or not such composition is undergoing
change, or is expected to undergo change, in appraising a housing
accommodation or in determining whether or not, or under what terms
and conditions, to provide financial assistance.
These provisions govern financial assistance for the purpose of
the purchase, construction, rehabilitation or refinancing of one
to four unit family residences occupied by the owner and for the
purpose of the home improvement of any ne to four unit family residence.
If you have questions about your rights, or if you wish to file
a complaint, contact the management of this financial institution.
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