Predatory lending is a term used to describe a wide range of unfair financial practices. Here are some resources that can help you avoid being a victim.

	California Department of Financial Institutions Consumer Services
	California Department of Consumer Affairs
	Legal Assistance
	California Department of Real Estate - Avoiding Predatory Lending
	Predatory Lending Resource Center - Information from the Mortgage Banker's Association of America (MBA)
	Housing Counseling Agencies