Predatory Lender Demands More Repayment After Triple the Principal Paid
A borrower took a $1,300 loan, repaid $4,200 over several months, and is still being charged a $1,900 settlement amount — a predatory lending pattern. Single high-intensity consumer complaint. State usury law and regulatory complaint are the remedy, not a software product.
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