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Lending Quotes

On money, access, and fairness.

These lending quotes argue that the quality of a loan matters more than how many loans get made. For more on proving value, see our Prove quotes.

It is the quality of lending over the quantity of lending.

Quotes by Lewis Thompson Preston

Groups that work in black neighborhoods around the country have contended that much of subprime lending is 'predatory lending.'

Quotes by Bill Dedman

Subprime lending is growing faster in black areas than in white areas.

Quotes by Bill Dedman

Lending rate is a function of both liquidity as well as credit demand.

Quotes by Arundhati Bhattacharya

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do these lending quotes focus on?
The difference between quality and quantity in lending, disparities in who receives subprime loans, and the economic factors behind interest rates.
Do any quotes raise concerns about fairness in lending?
Yes, more than one references subprime lending expanding faster in Black neighborhoods, with some describing the pattern as predatory.
Is there a quote about what determines lending rates?
Yes, one explains that lending rates depend on both available liquidity and overall demand for credit.
Is lending discussed only in economic terms here?
Mostly, yes - the focus stays on quality, access, and rate-setting rather than personal finance tips, a similarly grounded approach found in David Slade quotes.
What's the overall concern raised across these lending quotes?
That lending practices can be uneven, and that responsible lending means paying attention to who gets access and on what terms.

Others raise concerns about subprime lending growing faster in Black communities, describing patterns some have called predatory, alongside a note on how liquidity and credit demand shape lending rates. Explore Joe Bob Briggs quotes for a change of subject.