Predatory Lending: Georgia

Predatory lending is a term used to describe a wide range of unfair financial practices. Here are some resources that can help you avoid being a victim.

	Housing counseling
	Georgia Department of Banking and Finance   Consumer resources   Consumer frequently asked questions   Consumer protection agencies
	Georgia Real Estate Commission and Appraisers Board - administers state license laws for real estate brokers, salespersons, community association managers and appraisers.
	State Bar of Georgia - includes Consumer Assistance and Pro Bono Program. Both are listed under Public Resources, Consumer Information.
	Legal aid in Georgia
	Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc.
	Fair housing   Housing discrimination complaints   U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Dev. Fair Housing Hub for Georgia   The Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity, Fair Housing Division (GCEO), enforces the Georgia Fair Housing Law, which makes discrimination in mortgage lending unlawful, based on race, color, national origin, religion, disability, or familial status.   Fair Housing Division Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity Suite 710 - International Tower 229 Peachtree Street, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1605 (404) 656-1736 (in Atlanta) (800) 493-OPEN (within Georgia) GCEO home page
	Predatory Lending Resource Center keeps a log of legislative and regulatory activity in each state.