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HomeCar Title Loans: “There to Rip You Off”
Posted by Larry Doyle on July 18th, 2011 9:10 AM |
What is your mental image of a business which earns a 300% annualized rate of interest?
Did somebody say, “shady characters hanging out on a street corner with a large wad of bills”?
Who said, “guys driving around in cars with dark tinted windows”?
How about, “typical loan sharks”? Perhaps all of the above?
Is there a legitimate business in our nation today which might be able to charge a 300% annualized rate of interest? Well, I guess that would depend on how one defines legitimate. I think it would be safe to say that if you are doing business with somebody who charges a 300% annualized rate of interest, you would want to be VERY CAREFUL. What type of business has got these kind of rates? (more…)
Loan Sharks Not Welcome Here
Posted by Larry Doyle on March 5th, 2009 3:49 PM |
In the midst of this economic turmoil in which many people are increasingly cash constrained, a cottage industry has developed which preys on the most vulnerable in our society. This industry facilitates short term loans in exchange for the borrower’s paycheck or tax refund.
The companies that participate in this lending should not only be outed but they should also be prosecuted for this activity.
Bloomberg writes how More Americans Turn to Tax Refund Loans to Pay Monthly Bills. With implied rates of interest on these loans from 50% to 500%, this is loan sharking at its worst!! Where are the Better Business Bureau and Attorney Generals when you really need them? (more…)
