print email comment close Don't Be a Victim of Loan Fraud URL: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/buying/loanfraud.cfm Description: "Every year, misinformed homebuyers, often first-time purchasers or seniors, become victims of predatory lending or loan fraud." This consumer information resource from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides a definition of predatory lending, tactics used by predatory lenders, and tips on buying and financing a home. Includes a link to a list of HUD's housing counseling agencies. Publisher: United States. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Extra Keywords refinance Library of Congress Subject Headings: Housing -- Finance Mortgage loans -- Corrupt practices LII Database Information: Record 8849 created by Jennifer English on 10/08/2003 Last modification on 10/14/2003 Published: 10/08/2003   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/8849