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
• Legal Assistance
• Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions - Did you know that you can file complaints against financial institutions?
• Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs
• Tennessee statutes - search the statues for applicable laws on lending, housing and discrimination
• Fair housing
  • Tennessee Fair Housing Council - promoting housing justice in middle Tennessee
  • Housing discrimination complaints
  • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Fair Housing Hub for Tennessee
  • The Tennessee Human Rights Commission - an independent state agency charged with preventing and eradicating discrimination in employment, public accommodations, housing, and the distribution of federal funds
  • Nashville Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency Fair Housing Information
  • Nashville/Davidson County Metro Human Relations Commission - assists with complaints concerning employment, housing, financial services and commercial transactions, and public accommodations
  • Memphis Fair Housing Center