Fair Housing

Under the Fair Housing Act, which of the following is an example of illegal 'redlining'?

AA lender charging higher interest rates on jumbo loans
BA lender refusing to make mortgage loans in neighborhoods based on their racial or ethnic composition✓ Correct
CA seller refusing to accept an offer below asking price
DAn appraiser noting the condition of the property

Explanation

Redlining is the illegal practice of refusing to provide mortgage loans or insurance in specific geographic areas based on the racial or ethnic composition of those neighborhoods, regardless of the creditworthiness of individual applicants.

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