Posts Tagged: subprime lenders

Why Won’t My Car Start?

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Before many subprime borrowers drive their car off the lot, their car is equipped with a starter interrupt device, which allows lenders to remotely disable the ignition. This article and video highlight the problematic issues related to “electronic repossession.” Questions: 1. What percentage of car loans are estimated to be lending for subprime borrowers? 2…. Read more »

Interesting ACLU case

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The ACLU is filing suit against Morgan Stanley, alleging that the company targeted African American borrowers in risky loan offerings. The ACLU claims that Morgan Stanley is culpable for predatory loan offered through the New Century Financial Corporation, who is a now-defunct subprime lender, because Morgan Stanley pressured New Century to make these troublesome loans… Read more »