Equal Credit Enhancement and Neighborhood Protection Act of 2001
Summary
Provides punitive damages for reverse redlining.
Applies the provisions of such Act to preapproval requests.
Amends the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975 to set forth additional disclosure requirements, including the requirement of a depository institution to identify any parent or affiliate company that makes or finances mortgage loans.
Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to enforce compliance, including imposition of civil money penalties, with respect to mortgage lenders not affiliated with depository institutions. Sets forth related agency procedures, including judicial review of agency-imposed penalties.
Provides for an alternative State enforcement action.