Journal Article

Predatory lending—a grassroots perspective


Abstract: Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement (CCl) is a multiissue, statewide nonprofit organization with a 28-year history and nearly 2,000 dues-paying members. CCI was founded in 1975 in Waterloo, Iowa, by people who wanted to address local problems and improve their community. Since then, CCI has expanded to include urban members from Des Moines and family farmers and other rural citizens from across the state. Iowa CCI?s purpose is to empower and unite grassroots people of all ethnic backgrounds to address problems in their community and win positive social, economic, and environmental justice.

Keywords: Predatory lending;

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

Part of Series: Profitwise

Publication Date: 2004

Issue: Jun

Pages: 7-8