### Question
Can you define what residential real estate-related transaction means?


### Answer
**Residential real estate-related transaction** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 3605*:

> any of the following:


(1) The making or purchasing of loans or providing other financial assistance—


(A) for purchasing, constructing, improving, repairing, or maintaining a dwelling

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3605*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 45-FAIR HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERALLY**

