Finance
The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) prohibits lenders from discriminating against loan applicants based on:
ACredit score and employment history
BRace, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, or receipt of public assistance✓ Correct
CProperty location in a flood zone
DThe loan amount requested
Explanation
ECOA prohibits credit discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, or because the applicant receives public assistance income.
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