Fair Access to Banking Act aims to ensure financial institutions provide fair access to services.
The Fair Access to Banking Act seeks to ensure financial institutions provide fair access to financial services. It prohibits banks and credit unions with over $50 billion in assets from denying services based on subjective criteria. Institutions must base decisions on impartial, risk-based standards. The act allows individuals to sue for violations, with potential for treble damages and attorney's fees. It also bars these institutions from using taxpayer-funded discount window lending programs if they deny lawful businesses services.
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