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1. Study: Predatory Lending in Maine is Growing

(Web Page; Fri Aug 20 11:37:00 CDT 2010)

Augusta, ME - Predatory lending practices cost Mainers at least $23 million a year, say Coastal Enterprises Inc. and the Center for Responsible Lending in the first comprehensive study of predatory lending in Maine. These predatory pract...

2. 1999 NC Predatory Lending Law

(Web Page; Tue Jul 27 15:35:00 CDT 2010)

Full Text of the Law Short Summary of SB 1149 Full Summary of SB 1149 In 1999, North Carolina became the first state to enact legislation to curb predatory mortgage lending. Over the many years since, the North Carolina law has proven...

3. Predatory Lending Still Perfectly Legal

(Web Page; Fri May 21 11:40:00 CDT 2010)

Predatory lending practices have been and will remain perfectly legal -- even after the financial reform package is passed -- insists Peter Miller, writing for LoanSafe.org. While the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 ma...

4. Predatory Lending Practices March On and On

(Web Page; Mon Aug 30 10:26:00 CDT 2010)

Consumer advocates oppose a recent proposal by Sen. Christopher Dodd (D-Conn.) that would make the proposed Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA) part of another government body -- most likely federal banking regulators. They insis...

5. United Against Predatory Lending Practices

(Web Page; Fri Sep 03 14:48:00 CDT 2010)

Despite their opposing party affiliations, Montana Reps. Anders Blewett (D-Great Fall) and Jesse O'Hara (R-Great Falls) agree that a 400 percent interest rate is to high and that something must be done to protect the state's borrowers --...

6. Predatory Lending Measure Clears Assembly

(Web Page; Mon Aug 30 10:25:00 CDT 2010)

The California Assembly has passed an anti-predatory mortgage lending bill proposed by Assemblyman Ted Lieu (D-Torrance) that would force mortgage brokers to act in a borrower's best interests by banning yield-spread premiums, which are ...

7. Summary of 2007 North Carolina Predatory Lending Law (HB1817)

(Web Page; Thu Aug 19 12:44:00 CDT 2010)

On August 16, 2007, Governor Mike Easley signed into law the NC Predatory Lending Law, House Bill 1817. This law passed with strong support, and was endorsed by major financial organizations across the state as well as the Coalition for...

8. 2007 North Carolina Predatory Lending Law

(Web Page; Thu Aug 19 12:29:00 CDT 2010)

SummaryFrequently Asked QuestionsSession Law On August 16, 2007, Governor Mike Easley signed into law the NC Predatory Lending Law, House Bill 1817. This law passed with strong support, and was endorsed by major financial organizations...

9. Predatory Lending Annual Toll is $9.1 Billion

(Web Page; Thu Dec 10 17:24:00 CST 2009)

WASHINGTON, D.C., July 25 -- The North Carolina-based Coalition for Responsible Lending (CRL) today released a major new report showing that predatory lending practices cost U.S. borrowers an estimated $9.1 billion annually. The U.S. Sen...

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10. Miller, Watt & Frank Promote Predatory Lending Bill

(Web Page; Thu Dec 10 17:24:00 CST 2009)

Press StatementsMartin Eakes, CEO, Self-Help and CRLNefertari McKoy, Borrower, Columbus County NCTom Miller, Iowa Attorney GeneralPatricia Madrid, New Mexico Attorney GeneralRoy Cooper, North Carolina Attorney General WASHINGTON, D.C. ...

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