Why Houston's most financially vulnerable residents turn to high-cost loans
February 09, 2026
February 09, 2026
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 9 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Why Houston's most financially vulnerable residents turn to high-cost loans
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For many Houston-area residents, high-cost loans, sometimes referred to as predatory lending products, are not a last resort for discretionary spending -they are a way to keep food on the table, pay rent or cover everyday bills, according to new research from Rice University's . . .
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Why Houston's most financially vulnerable residents turn to high-cost loans
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For many Houston-area residents, high-cost loans, sometimes referred to as predatory lending products, are not a last resort for discretionary spending -they are a way to keep food on the table, pay rent or cover everyday bills, according to new research from Rice University's . . .