Tuesday, January 24, 2017

PACE home energy loans and the elderly

Hello,
 
Here is a predatory lending practice that was highlighted in the WSJ yesterday. Loans are being made, primarily to seniors, for energy efficiency improvements, with little regard for repayment ability. The loans are funded by investment-backed securities, same as the subprime loan crisis, and brokered by the energy contractors, many going door to door.  If the link takes you to a paywall, the pdf of the article is attached.
Posted on behalf of Barbara Finch, Children & Adult Network Director
Santa Barbara County Department of Social Services