Sentences with phrase «against predatory lending practices»

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

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The payday loan is a controversial topic in banking and financial circles, with increasing regulation and pressure to protect consumers against what may be considered to be predatory lending practices.

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).

Whether it's facing medical debt that is now in collection, loan default due to predatory lending practices, or having to secure a protective order against perpetrators of domestic violence, the Northwest Justice Project provided legal help to 1,426 people last year in the 9th District alone.

We have successfully represented officers and directors of banks, mortgage lenders (including those specializing in subprime loans), and other financial institutions in connection with regulatory matters and complaints brought against them arising from allegations of failure to observe their fiduciary duties, alleged fraud, alleged predatory lending practices, and other matters arising from their respective roles in guiding and leading the efforts in the marketplace of their institutions.