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The CFPB and DOJ reversed a 2023 rule, allowing lenders to consider immigration status for risk and compliance reasons under ECOA.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Department of Justice have withdrawn a 2023 joint statement that cautioned lenders against considering immigration status in credit decisions, clarifying that such consideration is permitted under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act when tied to legitimate business needs like risk assessment or anti-money laundering rules.
The agencies said the prior guidance caused confusion and may have misled creditors, emphasizing that ECOA does not prohibit using immigration status when necessary for compliance or underwriting.
The reversal, announced January 12, 2026, aligns with the current administration’s approach to immigration and financial regulation, aiming to restore clarity and consistency in enforcement while reaffirming that discrimination based on race, national origin, or other protected classes remains illegal.
El CFPB y el DOJ revirtieron una regla de 2023, permitiendo a los prestamistas considerar el estatus de inmigración por razones de riesgo y cumplimiento bajo ECOA.