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.

• North Carolina Housing Finance Agency - information about predatory lending
• North Carolina Housing Finance Agency Predatory Lending Counseling Resources North Carolina's predatory lending law (Senate Bill 1149) mandates that persons considering high-cost home loans must receive counseling from a North Carolina Housing Finance Agency-approved counselor before they complete the loan process.
• Housing Counseling - General Resources
• Predatory Lending Resource Center keeps a log of legislative and regulatory activity in each state.