With fair housing being one of the biggest issues in Jacksonville, there are efforts underway to make sure everyone is treated the same when it comes to finding a place to live.

Ameris Bank is helping people in Black and Hispanic communities become homeowners with a nearly $8 million new program, aiming to add generational wealth through access to loan assistance.

Atlanta-based Ameris Bank has agreed to provide millions of dollars to help people buy or maintain homes in areas of Jacksonville that are majority Black or Hispanic.

Georgia-based Ameris Bank has been accused by the Department of Justice of systematically denying and discouraging home loans and other credit to those living in Black and Hispanic neighborhoods in Jacksonville.