The banking agencies issued two guidances to caution depository institutions about risks involved in funding non-depository lenders that engage in predatory lending. Predatory and abusive practices include:
The banking agencies issued two guidances to caution depository institutions about risks involved in funding non-depository lenders that engage in predatory lending. Predatory and abusive practices include:
Predatory and abusive practices in lending include excessive fees and interest rates, including fees for unnecessary products, which can impose significant financial burdens on borrowers. Additionally, excessive refinancing with fees included in the new loan is a common predatory tactic, as it can trap borrowers in cycles of debt by continually rolling over the fees into new loans, exacerbating their financial difficulties.
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This option correctly identifies predatory and abusive practices by mentioning excessive fees and interest rates, including fees for unnecessary products, which are often indicators of predatory lending. Predatory lending practices typically involve imposing unfair and abusive loan terms on borrowers, including excessive fees and interest rates that can lead to financial hardship for the borrower.
The company can make a great money and the fees will be higher