Finance
The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) prohibits lenders from discriminating in lending based on all of the following EXCEPT:
ARace
BSex
CCredit score✓ Correct
DReligion
Explanation
ECOA prohibits credit discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, or receipt of public assistance income. Credit score is a legitimate financial underwriting factor and is not a protected class under ECOA.
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