Finance
The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) prohibits Wyoming lenders from discriminating in credit decisions based on:
AThe borrower's credit score
BRace, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, or receipt of public assistance✓ Correct
CThe borrower's employment history
DThe location of the property being financed
Explanation
ECOA prohibits discrimination in credit decisions based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, or whether income comes from public assistance. Lenders must base credit decisions on creditworthiness, not protected characteristics.
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