What rights do I have under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act?

Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) in New Jersey, you have a number of rights. The ECOA prohibits lenders from discriminating against you based on gender, race, religion, and other factors, and ensures that you have the right to an open and fair credit process. Specifically, the ECOA guarantees you the right to a fair review of any credit application you submit. Lenders must review all applications in a timely manner and may not reject your application because of your race, gender, or religion. Lenders must also provide you with the reasons for any disapproval of your application. The ECOA also guarantees you the right to receive a copy of your credit report. You are legally entitled to receive a free copy of your credit report upon request from each of the three major credit reporting agencies. Additionally, you have the right to dispute, and potentially remove, any false or incorrect information from your report. Finally, the ECOA also guarantees you the right to keep your personal information private. Lenders may not disclose information about your credit application, credit score, or credit history to anyone else, unless it is required by law. In summary, the ECOA guarantees consumers the right to a fair and open credit process, the right to receive a copy of their credit report, and the right to keep their personal information private.

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