Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, for which of the following is it illegal for a bank to discriminate against borrowers?
A) The applicant's income
B) The applicant's credit history
C) The applicant's national origin
D) The applicant's job history
E) A civil judgment against the applicant

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The Equal Credit Opportunity Act prohibits lenders from discriminating against borrowers on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, marital status, age, or receipt of income from public assistance programs. The other factors listed may be taken into consideration by lenders when determining whether to approve a loan, as long as they are not used as a basis for discrimination.

Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, for Which of the Following