(New York Times) –The Department of Housing and Urban Development said today that it would take complaints from individuals who believe they have been harmed by the practices of certain lenders who may have illegally denied mortgages because applicants were pregnant or on short-term disability. HUD may pursue the matter on behalf of individuals if the department learns of any possible violations, said Bryan Greene, the department’s deputy assistant secretary for fair housing enforcement programs. He said the department had reason to believe that more individuals might come forward.

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