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What is Lending Discrimination?

 

🛡️ What Is Lending Discrimination? (And How You Can Protect Yourself)

By The Constructive House Channel

Imagine you and a friend both want to buy the same kind of bike. You have the same amount of money, the same good grades, and you’ve saved up just like they did. But the person selling the bikes tells you the price is higher—or says you can’t buy the bike at all. That wouldn’t be fair, right?

Well, something like this can happen with loans, too—and it’s called lending discrimination.

💰 What Is a Loan?

A loan is money that a bank or credit union gives you to help pay for a home, car, or school. You have to pay it back over time. But sometimes, banks treat people unfairly when they ask for a loan.

🚩 What Is Lending Discrimination?





Lending discrimination happens when a bank treats someone unfairly just because of things like:

  • Their skin color

  • Where they live

  • Their age

  • If they’re a man or woman

That’s not just unfair—it’s against the law.

😕 What Might Discrimination Look Like?

Here are some examples:

  • A bank says a loan isn’t available when it really is.

  • Someone with great credit gets a higher rate than others.

  • A person is told not to buy in a certain neighborhood.

  • The bank keeps asking for more and more proof that you can pay—even when you already showed them enough.

These are red flags 🚩 that something may be wrong.

🧾 What Can You Do?

If something feels wrong, write it down. Keep track of:

  • Who you talked to

  • What they said

  • Emails or text messages

  • Your credit score and income

Ask the bank to give everything in writing so you have proof!

📢 How Can You Report It?

If you think a bank was unfair, you can tell people who are here to help:

You can also talk to a Fair Housing Organization or Legal Aid near you.

💬 Want to Speak Up? Here’s a Script!

You can say:

“Hi, I’d like something in writing that shows the rates you offered me and why my application was denied.”

This helps you stay calm and confident while asking for the truth.

✅ Don’t Forget These 5 Easy Tips!

  1. Ask for all loan offers in writing ✍️

  2. Save every email and message 💬

  3. Compare what different banks offer 🏦

  4. Report any unfair treatment 📢

  5. Share what you learned to help others ❤️

💪 You Have Power!

Banks can’t treat you unfairly because of who you are or where you live. That’s the law. And now, you know how to spot the warning signs and stand up for yourself.

Stay smart. Stay strong. Stay Constructive. 🛠️🏠

Download my guide: “The Redlining Case Files”, where I break down real cases of modern housing discrimination—what happened, how it was uncovered, and what we can learn from it.

📺 And don’t forget to subscribe to The Constructive House for more case files, tools, and insights to help protect your future in housing.

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