Finance
The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) prohibits lenders from discriminating against credit applicants based on:
ACredit score and income only
BRace, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, or age✓ Correct
CEmployment history
DDebt-to-income ratio
Explanation
ECOA prohibits creditors from discriminating against applicants 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 income.
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