July 18, 2008

Charlotte, NC -- Representatives from the U.S. Department of Housing and urban Development (HUD), National community Reinvestment Coalition and HUD-approved Housing Counseling Agencies will discuss fair lending requirements of the Federal Fair Housing Act, how to avoid predatory lending, and foreclosure alternatives at a unique forum to be held Thursday, August 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Government Center, 600 E. Fourth Street in Charlotte.

The purpose of this forum is to educate the general public, faith-based organizations and housing professionals about HUD resources and programs that can assist in eradicating unfair and discriminatory lending practices. The forum will also address issues related to foreclosure prevention and options that are available to homeowners facing foreclosures.

Attendees will be able to interact with local and national experts involved in enforcing fair lending laws, developing foreclosure prevention strategies, and operating government programs that help families remain in the homes that they have worked so hard to obtain.

Date: Thursday, August 7, 2008
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Place: Charlotte Mecklenburg Government Center, Room CH-14
600 E. Fourth Street, Charlotte
Parking: Free parking will be available in the Government Center Parking Deck

Individuals and organizations interested in attending should contact the HUD Fair Lending Forum line at 1-800-871-9012 ext. 70948 (voice) or send an e-mail message to HUD2008MediaCampaign@gmail.com to reserve a place at the forum or request additional information. Persons with hearing or speech impairments may access the above telephone number via TTY by calling the toll-free Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339. when making your reservation, please indicate if you need a reasonable accommodation.