On the surface, the Federal Trade Commission’s move to back off disparate impact claims will ease lenders’ regulatory burden. In reality, the shift will complicate compliance as state regulators step in to fill the gap. The FTC released a 21-page policy statement on Aug. 7 clarifying its new stance to avoid pursuing unfair discrimination claims under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) and Section 5 […]
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