Lenders apply discriminatory scrutiny to borrowers on FMLA parental leave
Mortgage underwriters subject applicants on FMLA paternity leave to excessive verification demands not applied to other borrowers, effectively treating legally protected leave as a credit risk. Qualified borrowers lose loan opportunities solely because of protected parental leave status. ECOA prohibits this discrimination but enforcement is difficult without clear documentation patterns.
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