Q: Where do I get information on who regulates lenders?

The following regulatory bodies oversee lenders:

Comptroller of the Currency, Compliance Division, Washington, D.C., (202) 874-4800; occ.treas.gov.
Office of Thrift Supervision, Consumer Affairs, Washington, D.C., (800) 842-6929; ots.treas.gov.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., Consumer Affairs, Washington, D.C., (800) 925-4618; fdic.gov.
Your state departments of real estate or commerce also may regulate the lenders in your area.