Question

in determining whether to issue a loan, banks are not allowed to ask about an applicant’s
employment history.
date of birth.
country of origin.
income tax returns.

Explanation:

In loan - issuing processes, banks are prohibited from asking about an applicant's country of origin due to anti - discrimination laws (such as those related to fair lending and equal credit opportunity). Employment history, date of birth (to some extent for verifying age - related eligibility in a non - discriminatory way), and income tax returns (to verify income) are relevant or allowed inquiries in the loan approval process.

Answer:

C. country of origin