Gay applicants for bank loan told to take HIV test
In Porthmadog, north Wales, a gay man named Stuart complained about the way he and his partner were treated by HSBC bank. Why? Stuart was told to take a HIV test as part of his mortgage insurance application. Stuart said, "One of the questions was: 'Are you a part of, or have you ever been part of the following groups - bisexual, homosexual or an intravenous drug user?' I felt dirty and so did my partner."
In a statement HSBC Life (UK) said its paper application forms had already been amended, and electronic versions were due to be changed by the end of September.
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