Predatory lending refers to any unfair practice that benefits the lender and makes it difficult for a borrower to repay debt. The signs of a predatory loan include language like ‘guaranteed’ approval, ...

Predatory lending might sound like a finance buzzword, but its impact is all too real. Picture signing up for a loan that seems like a quick fix, only to discover hidden fees and sky-high interest ...

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Supervisory Policy on Predatory Lending (FDIC FIL-6-2007) describes certain characteristics of predatory lending and reaffirms that such activities are ...

This article appears in the June 2023 issue of The American Prospect magazine. Subscribe here. As a Black woman in America who was barely making ends meet, Ms. Lillie, who asked that we withhold her ...

The loss of a home is devastating to both the family and the community. For a family, owning a home is often their only piece of the “American Pie.” The equity from owning a home is often the only ...

Predatory lending benefits a lender at the borrower's expense. Learn the warning signs and how to spot a good lender. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...