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Equal Credit Opportunity Act

Equal Credit Opportunity Act

The Equal Credit Opportunity Act is a United States law which makes it unlawful for any lender to discriminate against any applicant due to race, sex, religion, ethnicity, color, national origin, marital status or age (unless the applicant is a minor). The Act was brought into force in 1976 and applies to any person or entity engaged in credit decisions including banks, credit unions, finance companies, bankcard companies, and retailers.

Tax Liens On Credit Reports

A tax lien is a lien forced by law on assets to ensure the payment of taxes. A tax lien might be …

Common Credit Terms

There are numerous terms related to credit and credit reports; most of these terms are defined by…

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