EthicsQuestion 295 of 400
A creditworthy single woman is told she must have a male cosigner even though her income and credit qualify her on her own. This most likely violates ECOA on the basis of:
a.Age
b.Sex and marital status
c.National origin
d.Receipt of public assistance
Explanation
Requiring a cosigner from a qualified applicant because she is an unmarried woman discriminates on the basis of sex and marital status, both prohibited by ECOA. Age, national origin, and public-assistance status are also protected but are not the basis implicated by demanding a male cosigner.
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