The Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced discrimination settlements with two mortgage lenders accused of denying FHA mortgage loans to expectant mothers. Two women filed separate complaints against Magna Bank in Nashville, TN, and Home Loan Center in Irvine, CA, alleging a violation of the Fair Housing Act. According to the complaints, the women’s loan applications were rejected because they were pregnant and temporarily on leave. The settlement agreement with Magna Bank requires the bank to pay the complainant $14,085 for allegedly ...