Marie is a married woman with a good job. If she applies for credit solely in her own name, the credit company may not deny her individual credit if she is creditworthy, but the credit company is permitted to ask if she is married to maintain a complete file on her.

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Unless the husband will be using the account or the consumer is relying on her husband's credit, it is illegal even to ask if the consumer is married.

Marie Is a Married Woman with a Good Job