Finance
The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) prohibits lenders from discriminating in credit decisions based on:
AThe property's location
BRace, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, or receipt of public assistance✓ Correct
CThe borrower's debt-to-income ratio
DThe property's condition
Explanation
ECOA prohibits discrimination in any aspect of a credit transaction based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, or because the applicant receives public assistance.
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