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What is predatory lending?
Predatory lending is the practice of preying on, or taking advantage of, an individual or group of people that may have a difficult time buying or refinancing a home such as people who may be poor, uneducated, elderly, or in a protected class. Under the Fair Housing Act, a protected class is a group of people who share common characteristics and are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, religion, national origin, color, disability, familial status, and gender.
How do I know if I've been a victim?
A predatory mortgage is a needlessly expensive home loan that provides no financial benefit to the gorrower in return fo the extra costs. In many cases, homeowners are deceived about the loan's true costs and terms or are pressured into signing loans they cannot afford. Many of these homeowners lose their homes to foreclosure.
Reverse mortgages are becoming popular in America. HUD's Federal Housing Administration (FHA) created one of the first. The Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) is FHA's reverse mortgage program which enables you to withdraw some of the equity in your home. The HECM is a safe plan that can give older Americans greater financial security. Many seniors use it to supplement social security, meet unexpected medical expenses, make home improvements and more. You can receive free information about reverse mortgages in general by calling AARP toll free at (800) 209-8085.
Idaho Department of Finance Frequesntly Asked Questions (FAQ) about Consumer Finance.
The Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) are jointly responsible for enforcing the federal Fair Housing Act (the “Act”), which prohibits discrimination in housing on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, and disability.
This brochure was prepared by Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc. for the purpose of informing tenants of their rights and responsibilities in federal housing programs under current Idaho and federal law. It does not include other legal theories which have been adopted by other states but as yet not accepted by Idaho’s courts. At several points in the brochure, the tenant is advised to seek legal assistance of an attorney.
The purpose of this memorandum is to reiterate procedures for complaints processed by Fair Housing Assistance Program agencies that involve Low Income Housing Tax Credit properties.
Below you will find reasonable accommodation and modification requests that you can fill in via Microsoft Word and then print or print and handwrite to provide to your landlord. Please use the form(s) that fits your situation.
You will also find Proof of Need Letters to give to your doctor to fill out if your landlord requests a proof of need letter.
Este folleto fue preparado por Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc. con el propósito de informar a los
inquilinos de sus derechos y responsabilidades en los programas de vivienda federal bajo la ley de
Idaho y federal actual. No incluye otras teorías legales cuales han sido adoptadas por otros estados
pero aun no han sido aceptadas en los tribunales de Idaho. En varios puntos de este folleto, se le
aconseja al inquilino que obtenga ayuda legal de un abogado. Es especialmente importante para los
Social Security income is a lifeline for most seniors. Because it is considered so essential for survival, it has traditionally been protected from attachment by creditors. However, there are some exceptions.
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