138k views
5 votes
When evaluating ms. hanks' creditworthiness, can herman take into account that ms. hanks lives in bastrop valley, and generally people there are a credit risk?

User Engo
by
6.8k points

1 Answer

7 votes
It depends. You can not discriminate against race, martial status, national origin, and age. Though where someone lives is not in a protected category for discrimination, someone could still sue if they feel they are being discriminated against based on where they live. A credit decision should be solely focused on their creditworthiness not their background. 
User Rosemary
by
7.2k points