Anatomy of a fair-lending exam: the uses and limitations of statistics

In this paper, we consider the role of statistical analysis in fair-lending compliance examinations. We present a case study of an actual fair-lending examination of a large mortgage lender, demonstrating how statistical techniques can be a valuable tool in focusing examiner efforts to either uncover illegal discrimination or exonerate an institution so accused.

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Year of publication:	2000
Authors:	Calem, Paul S. ; Longhofer, Stanley D.
Institutions:	Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
Subject:	Discrimination in mortgage loans \| Mortgages

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Extent:	application/pdf
Series:	Working Paper.
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Language:	English
Notes:	Number 0003R
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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