Finance
The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) prohibits lenders from discriminating based on all of the following EXCEPT:
ARace
BMarital status
CCredit score✓ Correct
DReligion
Explanation
ECOA prohibits credit discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, or public assistance income. Credit score is not a protected characteristic — lenders may use creditworthiness factors.
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