Finance
The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) prohibits lenders from discriminating based on all of the following EXCEPT:
ARace
BSex
CCredit score✓ Correct
DMarital status
Explanation
ECOA prohibits discrimination in credit decisions based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, and receipt of public assistance. Credit score is a legitimate financial factor lenders may use in loan decisions.
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