Every time I apply for a loan, the bank turns me down. Can the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) make the bank give me a loan?
No. The OCC does not make individual credit decisions.
We encourage banks to make prudent loans to sound borrowers and treat customers fairly, but we cannot require banks to extend credit to individuals or businesses.
Last Reviewed: April 2021
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