Training Events & Opportunities

Fair Housing and Fair Lending Training Series

Join NCRC's Training Academy on Thursdays in December and January from 2-4pm for a webinar series on Fair Housing and Fair Lending Issues, conducted in partnership with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity under NCRC's Fair Housing Initiative Program grants. NCRC's outstanding trainers from the National Neighbors Program will conduct the series.

Thursday, December 8th from 1-4pm EST
Overview of Fair Housing/Fair Lending Laws and Abuses :: This overview is open to housing counselors and fair housing/lending advocates interested in getting an overview on the history of fair housing and fair lending laws, how the laws and regulation have changed over time, and a look at where we are today.

Thursday , January 12^th from 1-4 p.m. EST

The Fair Housing Act and Fair Lending Laws :: This workshop focuses specifically on the lending abuses and mortgage fraud in predatory loans, and how to better assist consumers with issues in servicing, collection and loss mitigation.  While the workshop is open to anyone, it is particularly directed to housing counselors and advocates who work with consumers.

Thursday, January 19th from 1-4 p.m. EST

Consumer Protection Laws That Impact Fair Housing and Fair Lending :: In addition to the Fair Housing Act, there are important consumer protection laws that have an impact on housing lending.  This training will cover the Truth in Lending Act, the Real Estate Procedures Act, the Home Owners Equity Protection Act, the Community Reinvestment Act, the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, and more. The training will also describe methods that can be used to enforce laws that outlaw discrimination and other unfair treatment in consumer finance.

For more information, please contact Charmeda Berkley at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Karen Taylor at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it