Predatory lending is a term used to describe a wide range of unfair financial practices. Here are some resources that can help you avoid being a victim.

• Housing counseling agencies - counseling on buying, renting, defaults, foreclosures, credit issues and reverse mortgages
• HUD's "Protect Yourself from Predatory Lenders" brochure
• Delaware Community Reinvestment Action Council
• Office of the State Bank Commissioner
• Legal assistance
• Attorney General's Fraud and Consumer Protection Division