Finance
A Massachusetts lender refuses to make loans in a specific neighborhood because of its demographic composition. This is called:
APrudent underwriting
BRedlining✓ Correct
CGeographic risk assessment
DMarket segmentation
Explanation
Redlining is the illegal practice of refusing to make loans or provide insurance in certain areas based on the racial or ethnic composition of those neighborhoods, violating fair lending laws.
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