Under ECOA, which of the following questions is permissible for a lender to ask during the application process?
Correct Answer
D) What is your employment history?
Employment history is permissible under ECOA as it relates to creditworthiness. Questions about childbearing plans, religion, and detailed marital status (beyond what's needed for property rights) are prohibited as they relate to protected characteristics.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Employment history is permissible under ECOA as it relates to creditworthiness. Questions about childbearing plans, religion, and detailed marital status (beyond what's needed for property rights) are prohibited as they relate to protected characteristics.
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