BancorpSouth Settles Redlining Allegations

A settlement has been reached between the government and Bancorp South Inc.’s banking subsidiary over allegations of discrimination and redlining.

Tupelo, Mississippi-based BancorpSouth Bank has agreed to settle allegations that it violated the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act.

The financial institution is accused of redlining by meeting the needs of borrowers in white neighborhoods while avoiding lending in minority neighborhoods.


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