Finance
The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) prohibits lenders from discriminating in credit decisions based on all of the following EXCEPT:
ARace and national origin
BSex and marital status
CReligion and age (if over 40)
DOccupation and income level✓ Correct
Explanation
ECOA prohibits credit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, age (if over 40), religion, and receipt of public assistance income. Occupation and income level are legitimate financial criteria lenders may consider.
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