New video explores potential for AI bias in mortgage lending

Experts participating in BAD INPUT argue technology could expand access to credit, but also perpetuate discriminatory lending unless it is closely overseen. Continue reading

Redfin settles ‘digital redlining’ discrimination case

Redfin has reached a settlement with the National Fair Housing Alliance in its discrimination case after nearly two years. The brokerage will pay $4 million along with making several policy changes. Continue reading

Keller Williams partners with the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance

The partnership will give Keller Williams a seat on the Alliance’s advisory board, among other things. Continue reading

NAR debuts fair housing plan, meets with HUD

The National Association of Realtors’ new action plan will focus on accountability and training for agents, and comes amid an industry-wide discussion about discrimination. Continue reading

HUD unveils fair housing proposal, draws condemnation from housing advocates

A proposed rule change is meant to give local officials more flexibility, but critics condemned the proposal as an attempt to ‘gut’ fair housing efforts. Continue reading

Trump admin proposes massive overhaul of FHA, Freddie and Fannie

The Trump administration Thursday released a long-awaited plan to overhaul the way the U.S. government helps homeowners. Separate guidance from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the United States Department of the Treasury includ… Continue reading

Fair lending policy director to be investigated for racial blog posts

Now that Eric Blankenstein’s old blog post has come to light, the CFBP has asked an independent group to investigate its top enforcement director. Continue reading

Fair lending policy director faces accusations of racism in blog post

A high-ranking policy director at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) responsible for overseeing fair lending practices is under fire for a racially charged blog post. Continue reading