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The Fallout of Predatory Lending and the Role of Consumer Protection

This chapter explores the predatory lending practices and adjustable-rate mortgages that triggered the 2008 financial crisis, culminating in widespread foreclosures and financial instability. It emphasizes the importance of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's role in combating these issues and the need to safeguard the agency from political changes.

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