Stories Tagged as
Predatory lending
New federal programs aim to shrink the racial housing gap
by
Justin Ho
Jun 20, 2022
The homeownership rate among Black Americans is 42%. For white Americans, it's more than 70%.
Savings app aims to combat predatory payday loans
by
Peggy Lowe
Aug 9, 2019
Still in its pilot phase, Onward promotes saving in small increments with a view to building a nest egg and eventually creating credit.
Loans for energy-efficient upgrades might be a bigger burden than a high energy bill
by
David Brancaccio
and Jonaki Mehta
Jan 7, 2019
Some see a conflict of interest in how PACE loans are made.
How New York's court system turned into a debt-collection machine
Nov 27, 2018
A series from Bloomberg this week sheds light on a predatory lending practice that’s turning New York’s court system into a debt-collection machine. Some lenders that offer cash advances to small businesses require their customers to sign what’s called a “confession of judgment.” That means before borrowers get a loan, they sign away their right […]
Predatory tax preparers target low-income households
by
Audrey Quinn
Apr 3, 2015
Some tax preparers charge high fees and make dubious loans to vulnerable clients.