A policy that results in a disparate impact on a prohibited basis and is not legally justified violates fair lending laws and regulations. Evidence of discriminatory intent is not necessary to establish that a bank’s adoption or implementation of a policy or practice that has a disparate impact violates ECOA or the FH Act. Disparate Treatment More @Wikipedia
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