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No one may take any of the following actions based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, handicap, marital status, age, use of a service animal by a person with a disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or sexual orientation/gender identity:

  • Refuse to make a mortgage loan
  • Refuse to provide information regarding loans
  • Impose different terms or conditions on a loan, such as different interest rates, points, or fees
  • Discriminate in appraising property
  • Refuse to purchase a loan
  • Refuse to negotiate for housing
  • Make housing unavailable
  • Deny a dwelling
  • Set different terms, conditions, or privileges for the sale of a dwelling
  • Provide different housing services or facilities
  • Falsely deny that housing is available for inspection or sale
  • Persuade owners to sell (blockbusting)
  • Deny access to or membership in a facility or service (such as a multiple listing service) related to the sale of housing
  • Advertise or make any statement that indicates a limitation or preference based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or handicap. This prohibition against discriminatory advertising applies to single-family and owner-occupied housing that is otherwise exempt from the Fair Housing Act. For more information, view the real estate advertising guidance provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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