Explain the Difference Between the Regulatory System and the Criminal

question 14

Essay

Explain the difference between the regulatory system and the criminal and civil justice systems

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Definitions:

Lending Standards

Regulations and criteria set by financial institutions to determine the qualification of borrowers for loans.

Alt-A Loans

Loans extended with little documentation or verification of the borrowers’ income, employment, and other indicators of their ability to repay. Because of this poor documentation, these loans are risky.

Economic Crisis

A situation where an economy faces a sudden downturn brought on by a financial crisis, resulting in high unemployment and inflation.

Foreclosure Rates

The frequency at which properties are forced to be sold due to the owner's failure to pay the mortgage.