Finance
The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) prohibits mortgage lenders from discriminating based on all of the following EXCEPT:
ARace and national origin
BSex and marital status
CAge (with limitations)
DCredit history (FICO score)✓ Correct
Explanation
ECOA prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, and receipt of public assistance. Credit history and financial qualifications are legitimate, non-discriminatory lending criteria.
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