### Question
Can you define what fair lending means?


### Answer
**Fair lending** is defined as the following in *12 U.S.C. § 5481*:

> fair, equitable, and nondiscriminatory access to credit for consumers

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 5481*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 53-WALL STREET REFORM AND CONSUMER PROTECTION > SUBCHAPTER V-BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION**

