The Bad News Banks

Consumer groups expose banks fronting for payday predators

Andy Spears

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If you think short-term loans with rates up to 225% are only the product of those shady stores in town or sketchy online lenders, you’d be wrong. Instead, a number of online payday predators actively partner with “legitimate” FDIC-backed banks to prey on consumers.

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Andy Spears

Writer and policy advocate living in Nashville, TN —Public Policy Ph.D. — writes on education policy, consumer affairs, and more . . .