Endless Repossession: Subprime Auto Loans and the Ruthless Multi-Billion Dollar Business of Exploiting Debt
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In a society built entirely around the necessity of driving, owning a car is not a luxury—it is a mandatory requirement for basic survival. For millions of low-income workers with poor credit, the only option is the subprime auto loan. What appears to be a lifeline is actually the entrance to an inescapable, highly engineered cycle of debt. The subprime auto industry is a multi-billion dollar shadow economy that doesn't just tolerate defaults; it actively relies on them. Predatory dealerships sell overpriced, high-mileage cars at exorbitant interest rates, fully expecting the buyer to miss a payment. When they do, the vehicle is swiftly repossessed, the debtor is saddled with the remaining loan, and the exact same car is immediately sold to the next desperate customer. It is a brilliant, vicious cycle where a single vehicle can be flipped and repossessed half a dozen times, generating pure profit at the expense of working-class stability. This investigative book uncovers the hidden mechanics of predatory lending and the high-tech logistics of modern repossession agencies. It details the financial instruments that bundle these high-risk loans into securities, echoing the housing crash of 2008. Examine the dark engine of subprime finance. Understand the ruthless business model that transforms working-class desperation into an endlessly recurring corporate asset. Read more
Publisher : epubli
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Publication date : March 13, 2026
Edition : 1st
Language : English
File size : 1.2 MB
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
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