HUD Announces $5 Million Wells Fargo Settlement After Complaints Of Discrimination Against Women On Maternity Leave Or Pregnant
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The Fair Housing Act (http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/FHLaws) makes it unlawful to discriminate in real estate related transactions, including the provision of home mortgage loans, on the bases of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, or familial status.
"The settlement is significant for the six families who had the courage to file complaints, and for countless other families who will no longer fear losing out on a home simply because they are expecting a baby," said HUD Secretary
In today's settlement, the lender will distribute a total of
This settlement resolves complaints filed by six families from across the nation - including
Since 2010, HUD has focused on ending maternity leave-related lending discrimination. One of HUD's first cases resulted in a
In addition to the monetary relief announced today,
Persons who believe they have experienced discrimination or believe they may be a potential claimant under the
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