Finance
The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) prohibits lenders from discriminating in lending based on:
AThe borrower's credit score
BRace, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or receipt of public assistance✓ Correct
CThe loan amount requested
DWhether the property is in a floodplain
Explanation
ECOA (Regulation B) prohibits creditors from discriminating against credit applicants based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, or because they receive public assistance. Lenders must base decisions solely on creditworthiness factors.
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