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A 70-year-old applicant applies for a 30-year mortgage. The lender is concerned about the applicant's age relative to the loan term. Under ECOA, the lender may:

Correct Answer

D) Consider age only in relation to other pertinent creditworthiness factors

Under ECOA and Regulation B, age may only be considered as it relates to pertinent elements of creditworthiness. A lender cannot automatically deny credit or impose different terms based solely on age, but may consider age in relation to factors like income stability or the meaningful life of collateral.

Answer Options
A
Require additional life insurance due to the applicant's age
B
Require a shorter loan term due to the applicant's age
C
Deny the loan based on the applicant's age
D
Consider age only in relation to other pertinent creditworthiness factors

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Under ECOA and Regulation B, age may only be considered as it relates to pertinent elements of creditworthiness. A lender cannot automatically deny credit or impose different terms based solely on age, but may consider age in relation to factors like income stability or the meaningful life of collateral.

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