usurious

• When the last billion worth was sold a couple of months ago, the reaction in Argentina was very strong against the usurious (14. 87\%, I think - what kind of friend treats a friend like that?) interest rate attached to the bonds. —  Venezuela News And Views
• It would be interesting to know what - if anything - the Harper government is doing to curb the usurious, predatory lending practices of credit card companies here in Canada … —  Progressive Bloggers
• He called the higher rates "usurious," and the second avalanche an avoidable mistake. —  JuneauEmpire.com
• De Wolf is arguing that the "administration fee" is an illegal charge because it imposes a criminal rate of interest, contrary to Canada's Criminal Code outlawing usurious interest rates, defined as more than 60 per cent in annual interest. —  canada.com Top Stories
• They argue it would for the first time lend federal legitimacy to usurious loans and undermine successful efforts under way in several states to slap tougher limits on it. —  legitgov

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