Fair Housing

Redlining refers to the illegal practice of:

AMarking property boundaries on plat maps
BDenying mortgage loans or insurance to residents of certain neighborhoods based on race or ethnicity✓ Correct
CRequiring a minimum credit score for all loan applicants
DZoning residential areas for single-family use only

Explanation

Redlining was the practice by banks and insurers of refusing loans or coverage to residents of minority neighborhoods, literally drawn in red on maps. It is prohibited under the Fair Housing Act and the Community Reinvestment Act.

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