Predatory lending: What it is and how to avoid it
Predatory lenders employ many tactics. Here’s what to watch for.
TJ Porter has eight years of experience as a personal finance writer covering investing, banking, credit, and more. He has written dozens of articles for Bankrate and other popular finance websites such as Credit Karma and the Balance.
TJ's brush with personal finance began as he looked for ways to stretch his own dollars through deals or reward points. In all of his writing, TJ aims to provide easy to understand and actionable content that can help readers make financial choices that work for them.
When he's not writing about finance, TJ enjoys games (of the video and board variety), cooking and reading.
Predatory lenders employ many tactics. Here’s what to watch for.
You have to pay to initiate bankruptcy, and that’s just the beginning.
Salvage or rebuilt title cars are those that have been rebuilt after being totaled.
Have the following list of documents ready for a smooth application process.
The average business loan interest rates vary by loan type and lender.
Backd and Bluevine are online lenders offering small business financing. Learn how they compare to find the right lender for you.
California is one of the most populous — and expensive — states in the country. Its housing market is complex.
Getting preapproved for the right mortgage amount is the first step in getting your dream home. Here’s how to wangle more from your lender.