Regulation C

Definition: Regulation C is a federal regulation that implements the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA), requiring financial institutions to collect, report, and publicly disclose data about home mortgage applications, originations, and purchases. The regulation aims to ensure transparency in lending practices, promote fair housing, and help identify potential discriminatory lending patterns in the mortgage market.

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Regulation C (HMDA Lending Data)

Regulation C (12 CFR 1003) implements HMDA: requires lenders to report loan data. Purpose: detect discrimination, identify credit needs, and monitor compliance. Data: applications, demographics (race, sex, income), property info, and loan terms. Covered: 25+ closed-end loans or 200+ open-end lines annually. Data is public. Used to identify redlining and lending disparities in FL communities.

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