Equal Credit Opportunity Act

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The Equal Credit Opportunity Act prohibits creditors from discriminating against credit applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, or because an applicant receives income from a public assistance program. [1]

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System has issued regulations under ECOA. These regulations, known as Regulation B, provide the framework for fair lending.

References[edit]

  1. Housing Section Documents. United States Department of Justice.