Fair Housing
The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) in Maine prohibits credit discrimination based on:
AProperty location only
BRace, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, or receipt of public assistance✓ Correct
CCredit score only
DEmployment history only
Explanation
The ECOA prohibits creditors from discriminating against credit applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, or because the applicant receives public assistance income.
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