This subchapter on discrimination in real property applies to vendors and lessors of property and their agents, real estate brokers, agents and salespersons, lending institutions and other persons. For the purpose of this subchapter, lending institutions include banks, building and loan associations, insurance companies and any other enterprise whose business consists in whole or in part in the making or purchasing of any loan or extension of credit, for whatever purpose, whether secured by residential real estate or not, including, but not limited to, financial assistance for the purchase, acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, repair or maintenance of any real property or part or portion thereof, or any agent or employee thereof.
N.J. Admin. Code § 13:13-3.1