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   Private and public fair housing agencies - find a fair housing agency in your area from National Fair Housing Advocate Online   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