§__.28(c) – 1
Q: What is meant by “discriminatory or other illegal credit practices”?
A1. An institution engages in discriminatory credit practices if it discourages or discriminates against credit applicants or borrowers on a prohibited basis, in violation, for example, of the Fair Housing Act or the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (as implemented by Regulation B). Examples of other illegal credit practices inconsistent with helping to meet community credit needs include violations of
- the Truth in Lending Act regarding rescission of certain mortgage transactions and regarding disclosures and certain loan term restrictions in connection with credit transactions that are subject to the Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act;
- the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act regarding the giving and accepting of referral fees, unearned fees, or kickbacks in connection with certain mortgage transactions; and
- the Federal Trade Commission Act regarding unfair or deceptive acts or
Examiners will determine the effect of evidence of illegal credit practices as set forth in examination procedures and §__.28(c) of the regulation.
Violations of other provisions of the consumer protection laws generally will not adversely affect an institution’s CRA rating, but may warrant the inclusion of comments in an institution’s performance evaluation. These comments may address the institution’s policies, procedures, training programs, and internal assessment efforts.
Source: Interagency Questions & Answers Regarding Community Reinvestment | July 2016