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Loan Sharking

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loan⋅shark⋅ing

[lohn-shahr-king]
–noun
the practice of lending money at excessive rates of interest.
Also, loan-sharking.


Origin:
1965–70, Americanism; loan shark + -ing 1
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Loan Sharking

When a borrower is charged interest above an established legal rate. Depending on where you live, lenders typically cannot charge more than 60% interest per annum.

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For example, I lend you $10,000 today and you must pay me back $20,000 within 30 days. Loan sharks usually prey on those who are struggling financially, it is highly illegal.

See also: Interest, Loan

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