Predatory lenders target minorities 
Wednesday, June 30, 2004 at 03:20AM
TheSpook
The tactics predatory lenders use to capture new customers are subtle. Their victims are often minority groups or the elderly, and the companies employ workers who look a lot like the homeowners they target for high-interest loans. The predator's goal: Get the victim to refinance his home through the company, so that the predator can take possession of the home if the borrower defaults. [more]
Article originally appeared on (http://brownwatch.com/).
See website for complete article licensing information.