Fair Lending Behavioral Interview Prompt
Scenario
You are discussing fair lending practices during an on-site behavioral interview.
Questions
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The current portfolio issues 50% of loans to women and 50% to men. Does this guarantee fair lending? Explain why or why not.
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What additional analyses would you perform to assess fairness?
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Why are you interested in machine learning?
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Describe a past failure and what you would do differently.
Considerations (Hints)
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Qualified-applicant mix and stage-by-stage funnel analysis
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Acceptance rates and selection-rate parity
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Pricing parity and risk-adjusted pricing
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Disparate impact tests (e.g., 80% rule) and fairness metrics