Sentences with phrase «against predatory lending»

Since the housing bubble burst, government - led reforms have focused on thorough regulation, disclosure, transparency, and documentation to protect consumers against predatory lending practices.

Halbfinger and Powell give AG Andrew Cuomo a mixed review for his tenure at HUD, writing: «(W) hen presented with chances to throttle back on the exploding subprime market, guard against predatory lending and reel in mortgage brokers and lenders, Mr. Cuomo several times faltered and backed down.»

«In today's market, the lending institutions have tightened standards to preserve equity in their portfolios, and, since 2008, the government has instituted regulations to protect consumers against predatory lending.»

I believe their are laws against predatory lending and if you do find yourself in a problem, make sure you pursue that issue until you can't do anything else.

He voted directly against an agency that has sought to defend veterans — and all Americans — against predatory lending practices.

Under the Truth in Lending Act, transparent contractual agreements are required by federal law, which helps protect you against predatory lending.

Enacted in 1994, the Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act (HOEPA) helps protect you against predatory lending (i.e. unfair lending practices designed to take advantage of consumers with potential financial shortcomings).