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Dive into the repercussions of unethical subprime lending practices on consumers and society. Explore the loss of property, emotional turmoil, financial instability, and discriminatory targeting of African-American and Latino consumers. Witness the ripple effects that lead to mass layoffs, bankruptcy, homelessness, and the failure of the U.S. financial market.
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Subprime Loans and Social Responsibility: Action and Reaction Effects of unethical Lending Practices Effects on Consumers Loss of property and income: emotional loss Decreases surrounding property values loss of equity and means to fund retirement, health care and education Perpetuates African-American and Latino consumers as targets to unethical practices Mass layoffs, bankruptcy, loss of retirement earnings • Homelessness and poverty due to foreclosures • Discrimination • U.S. Financial Market Failiure Center for Responsible Lending. (2014)