Fair Housing Act

FAIR HOUSING ACT

Course Description: 
The Fair Housing Act course introduces students to the history, purpose and coverage of the Fair Housing Act (FHA).  Students will learn about the FHA prohibited bases of discrimination, the requirements of the Equal Housing Lender Lobby Poster, and the Fair Housing logo. Students will also learn about FHA terminology and recordkeeping requirements.

Audience:  Frontline bank personnel such as tellers, new accounts and other entry-level bank positions.

Learning Objectives:  After completing this course, students will be able to:

  • Explain the background and purpose of the Fair Housing Act

  • Describe the coverage of the Fair Housing Act

  • Explain the requirements of the Fair Housing Act

  • Describe the penalties for non-compliance with the Fair Housing Act

Prerequisites:  There are no prerequisites for this course.  However, a familiarity with general banking practices, either in deposit, operations, or lending functions is valuable.

Delivery Methods:  This course is available in the following formats

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