Abusive lending practices that include making mortgageA loan using your home as collateral. In some states, the term mortgage is also used to describe the document you sign (to grant the lender a lien on your home). It also may be used to indicate the amount of money you borrow, with interest, to purchase your house. The amount of your mortgage often is the purchase price... loans to people who do not have the income to repay them or repeatedly refinancing loans, charging high points and fees each time and “packing” creditThe ability of a person to borrow money, or buy goods by paying over time. Credit is extended based on a lender’s opinion of the person’s financial situation and reliability, among other factors.... More insurance onto a loan.