Predatory Lending is Illegal
If you own a home it is likely to be your greatest single asset. Unfortunately, if you agree to a loan that is based on the equity which you have in your house, you are putting your most valuable asset at risk. You should be careful because certain abusive or exploitive lenders (Commonly called Predatory Lenders) target home owners (particularly the elderly, minorities, low income persons and those with poor credit ratings). Although there are many reputable lenders, the past few years have seen an increase in the Mortgage credit market.  Luckily, there is some protection under both federal and state law. First, Congress passed the “Truth in Lending Act” (TILA) in 1968. TILA can be found at 15 U.S.C. 1600 et. seq. It is implemented by the Federal Reserve Board’s Regulation Z at 12 CFR, Part 226 and by the Federal … See the FULL STORY
