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  2. 12 CFR Part 1002 - Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B)

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    12 CFR Part 1002 - Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B) Most recently amended Aug. 2, 2024 Regulation B protects applicants from discrimination in any aspect of a credit transaction.

  3. What you need to know about the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and...

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    ECOA is a federal civil rights law that protects you from being discriminated against by lenders, based on any of the following reasons: Race. Color. Religion. National origin – The country you or your ancestors were born in. Sex (including gender) Marital status. Age (as long as the applicant is old enough to enter into a contract)

  4. Civil Rights Division | The Equal Credit Opportunity Act

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    The Equal Credit Opportunity Act [ECOA], 15 U.S.C. 1691 et seq. prohibits creditors from discriminating against credit applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, because an applicant receives income from a public assistance program, or because an applicant has in good faith exercised any right ...

  5. Equal Credit Opportunity Act - Wikipedia

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    The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) is a United States law (codified at 15 U.S.C. § 1691 et seq.), enacted October 28, 1974, [1] that makes it unlawful for any creditor to discriminate against any applicant, with respect to any aspect of a credit transaction, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, or ...

  6. It prohibits creditors and lenders from considering factors that are unrelated to creditworthiness—specifically, the following protected classes: Race. Color. Religion. National origin (the...

  7. Equal Credit Opportunity Act | Federal Trade Commission

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    This Act (Title VII of the Consumer Credit Protection Act) prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, receipt of public assista.

  8. Fair Lending | OCC

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    The Fair Housing Act (FHA) and Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) protect consumers by prohibiting unfair and discriminatory practices.

  9. Credit Discrimination | Consumer Advice

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    Everyone who participates in the decision to grant credit or in setting the terms of that credit, including real estate brokers who arrange financing, must comply with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA).

  10. CFPB Consumer Laws and Regulations ECOA

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    The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA), which is implemented by Regulation B, applies to all creditors. When originally enacted, ECOA gave the Federal Reserve Board responsibility for

  11. What Is the Equal Credit Opportunity Act? - Experian

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    The Equal Credit Opportunity Act protects you against credit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, receiving public assistance or good faith exercise of any rights under the Consumer Credit Protection Act.