According to the FTC, how does the ECOA empower individuals? Credit cannot be denied based on unrelated factors.
FTC stands for the Federal Trade Commission and the ECOA stands for Equal Credit Opportunity Act. The ECOA is a law in the United States in regards to credit applications not being discrimated by race, color, religion, national origin, sex, maritial status, or age. The only reason a person should be denied from receiving loans is if they have a low credit score or other factors that directly relate to the reasons credit lenders deny consumers.
