predatory lending

New York state Attorney General alleges Credit Acceptance Corp. of Southfield, MI tricked customers into taking out predatory loans

New York AG, fed agency, sue Southfield car loan company over alleged "predatory" practices

Tracy Samilton

A lawsuit alleges Credit Acceptance Corporation tricked consumers into taking out high fees, high interest loans that the company knew they could not afford to repay.

Politics & Government

There's a push to end "pet leasing" in Michigan

Steve Carmody

Emily Heyboer adopted her poodle Charlie a couple years ago. Charlie was expensive, but the pet store offered a monthly billing option. It was only later…

Economy

Detroit to have conversation about payday loans, predatory lending

Caroline Llanes

The Community Development Advocates of Detroit is hosting a community conversation about the impact of payday loans on Detroit residents Tuesday…

Criminal Justice & Legal System

Predatory lending lawsuit against Morgan Stanley moves forward, the suit involves Detroit homeowners

Steve Carmody

A federal judge ruled this week that a lawsuit accusing investment banking giant Morgan Stanley of predatory lending in Detroit can move forward.The…