(A) It is a civil rights violation for a third-party loan modification service provider, because of unlawful discrimination, familial status, immigration status, source of income, or an arrest record, to:
         (1) refuse to engage in loan modification services;

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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 775 ILCS 5/3-102.10

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Foreclosure: A legal process in which property that is collateral or security for a loan may be sold to help repay the loan when the loan is in default. Source: OCC
  • Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.

         (2) alter the terms, conditions, or privileges of
    
such services; or
        (3) discriminate in making such services available,
    
including, but not limited to, by making a statement, advertisement, representation, inquiry, listing, offer, or solicitation that indicates a preference or the intention to make such a preference in making such services available.
    (B) For purposes of this Section, “third-party loan modification service provider” means a person or entity, whether licensed or not, who, for or with the expectation of receiving consideration, provides assistance or services to a loan borrower to obtain a modification to a term of an existing real estate loan or to obtain foreclosure relief. “Third-party loan modification service provider” does not include lenders, brokers or appraisers of mortgage loans, or the servicers, subsidiaries, affiliates, or agents of the lender.