Federal Mortgage LawsQuestion 7 of 400
Which of the following is NOT a protected basis under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act?
a.Marital status
b.Receipt of public assistance income
c.National origin
d.Educational attainment level
Explanation
ECOA's protected bases are race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, and the applicant's receipt of public assistance or exercise of rights under the Consumer Credit Protection Act. Educational attainment is not a protected class under ECOA. Marital status, public assistance income, and national origin are all protected.
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