Equal Housing Lender
First State Bank does business in accordance with Federal Fair Lending Laws.
Under the federal fair housing act, it is illegal, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, handicap, or familial status (having children under the age of 18), to:
- Deny a loan for the purpose of purchasing, constructing, improving, repairing, or maintaining a dwelling, or to deny any loan secured by a dwelling; or
- Discriminate in fixing the amount, interest rate, duration, application procedures, or other terms or conditions of such a loan, or in appraising property.
If you believe you have been discriminated against, you should send a complaint to:
Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Washington, DC 20410
For processing under the Federal Fair Housing Act And To:
Comptroller of the Currency
Customer Assistance Group
1301 McKinney Street Suite 3450
Houston, TX 77010
Under the equal credit opportunity act, it is illegal to discriminate in any credit transaction:
- On the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, or age;
- Because income is from public assistance; or
- Because a right has been exercised under the Consumer Credit Protection Act.
If you believe you have been discriminated against, you should send a complaint to:
- Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
1700 G Street NW
Washington, DC 20006
