Discrimination - Credit - Employment - Higher Education - Housing - Public Accommodation - Retaliation Complaint Procedure Mediation Enforcement Events Calendar Request for Speech Education Programs 1-888-278-7101	Credit It is unlawful discriminatory practice for any creditor to discriminate against any applicant for credit in the granting, withholding, extending, or renewing or credit, or in the fixing of rates, terms, or conditions of any form or credit, on the basis of race, color religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, or ancestry, except with respect to age in real estate transactions between financial institutions, insurance companies as defined by section 5725.01 of the Revised Code. It is also unlawful discriminatory practice to use or make any inquiry as to race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, or ancestry for the purpose of limiting or specifying those persons to whom credit will be granted, except under a limited circumstance as it relates to ascertaining the creditor’s rights and remedies applicable to the particular extension of credit. Creditors may not refuse to consider the sources of income of an applicant for credit, in whole or in part, on the basis of race, color religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, or ancestry. There are many regulations regarding creditors’ rights and responsibilities. For more information please contact a regional office of The Ohio Civil Rights Commission for more specific inquiries. Home   |   About Us   |   Services   |   Charge Forms   |   Regional Offices Publications   |   Employment   |   Public Affairs   |   Case Archive ** Disclaimer ** Site Developed by Sophisticated Systems, Inc.