Question

While taking an application, an originator learns that his potential borrower receives income from a public assistance program. Without even running a full pre-qualification, the originator tells the would-be borrower that he cannot help someone who is receiving public assistance. This originator is in violation of the:

Answer 1

Answer:

Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA).

Explanation:

The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) is a federal law that was enacted on 28th of October, 1974 by the US Congress. It was created by the government of the United States of America so as to avail all individuals (borrowers) an equal opportunity to obtain loans and other types of credits from creditors (lenders) without any form of discrimination based on factors such as religion, colour, race, marital status, age (provided he or she is mature), sex, etc.

In this scenario, the originator is in violation of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) because an originator is prohibited from basing a decision to give or grant credit to an applicant (would-be borrower) due to the fact that he or she receives income from a public assistance program.