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According to the HUD, the rate of housing discrimination against members of the AAPIcommunity is comparable to that experienced of other minority groups like Hispanics and African Americans, however, only 1 percent of AAPI’s filed a complaint to the HUD. John
Trasvina, the assistant secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, said it’s important for members of the AAPIcommunity to report such discrimination if they believe it is happening to them."As we mentioned, the level and type of discrimination against Asians in buying and lending is comparable to that of other [minority] races but it is often unspoken, unsaid and it is unaddressed," said Trasvina during a press conference at the HUD office in Downtown Los Angeles.
To address the issue of the AAPIlow report rate, Trasvina practices or loan modification scams.Las Vegas is considered ground zero in the housing crisis that gripped the US since 2007. The city has been consistently topping the list of states with highest foreclosure rates since last year.
The local HUD office has been helping Las Vegas residents deal with housing and foreclosure issues. But additional consideration should be given to Asian Americans needing extra attention on their problems, the group said.
During the meeting, HUD Las Vegas field office director Kenneth LoBene encouraged Asian homeowners to call for an appointment to make sure a translator will be available to assist them when they go to the office for their concerns.
Trasviña, meanwhile, encouraged the group to get to know two officers who will soon be assigned to the local HUD office to assist in the needs of minorities in Las Vegas.
"We want to be able to be able bring these services to you now since it is Asian American Heritage month. But it will not stop today, it will continue every day," Trasvina added.
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