In this backgrounder on subprime lending, LexisNexis offers an overview of the subprime lending crisis, with discussion of the characteristics of subprime loans, predatory lending, and the growth of the subprime mortgage market, as well as an examination of the federal regulatory framework that is in place to address this problem. This primer is a must for any attorney who wants to increase their understanding of this widespread problem. For the complete commentary, click on the link below.