Fair Housing
Which federal law made it illegal to discriminate in residential mortgage lending based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or familial status?
AThe Community Reinvestment Act
BThe Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA)
CThe Fair Housing Act✓ Correct
DThe Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA)
Explanation
The federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in residential mortgage lending (as well as in the sale and rental of housing) based on the enumerated protected classes.
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