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Center For Responsible Lending - A Resource For Predatory Lending Opponents



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Predatory lending costs Americans billions of dollars annually, through abusive subprime mortgage loans, payday loans, tax refund loans, and other lending scams. The Center for Responsible Lending advocates fair lending through equitable treatment of all borrowers. Use the links below to educate yourself or find assistance.

Mortgage Lending

Mortgage Lending Factsheet (PDF)

Seven Signs of Predatory Mortgage Lending

How to spot and avoid predatory lending

Shopping for a Mortgage? Do Your Homework First (PDF)

Before You Make the Loan
Questions to ask your loan officer, from the Bar Association of St Louis

Payday Lending

Payday Lending fact sheet (PDF)

Nine Signs of Predatory Payday Loans

Consumer warning flyer (PDF)
 > en español

Payday Loan Calculator
Determine the real cost of your payday loan

Need Help?

In California? Report Countrywide fraud.

Facing Foreclosure? Hope for Homeowners or Homeowner Crisis Resource Center

Contact a national organization to get connected.

Find resources in your state.

Legal Help

Private attorney: National Association of Consumer Advocates

Public attorney: Legal Services

Housing or Credit Counselors

Housing counselors in your state

Consumer credit counselors in your state
http://www.debtadvice.org
http://www.nfcc.org/

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