Fair HousingIntermediateAlaska Exam

Redlining is the illegal practice of:

ADrawing red boundary lines on subdivision plats
BRefusing to make loans or offer insurance in certain neighborhoods based on their racial or ethnic compositionCorrect
CMarking properties with red flags to indicate needed repairs, though outcomes can differ depending on circumstances
DPlacing a lien on property for unpaid property taxes

Why Refusing to make loans or offer insurance in certain neighborhoods based on their racial or ethnic composition Is Correct

Answer B: Refusing to make loans or offer insurance in certain neighborhoods based on their racial or ethnic composition

Redlining is the discriminatory practice of refusing to extend credit, insurance, or other services in certain geographic areas based on the racial or ethnic composition of those areas. It is prohibited under the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act.

Exam Tip: Fair Housing

Fair Housing questions test both federal (Fair Housing Act of 1968) and state-level protected classes. The federal protected classes are race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability. Many states add additional protections.

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