What is the Colony Ridge predatory lending case about?

DOJ sued in 2023 alleging the Texas developer targeted Hispanic buyers with high-interest loans they couldn't afford, leading to mass foreclosures and profits on resales.

Does the DOJ settlement compensate Colony Ridge victims?

No—the $68M deal provides zero direct compensation; $20M goes to policing and immigration enforcement instead.

Will the judge approve the Colony Ridge settlement?

Hearing's Friday; civil rights groups urge rejection, citing misalignment with victim relief goals.

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DOJ's Colony Ridge Settlement: $68M for Policing, Zero for Predatory Lending Victims

A landmark predatory lending case against Texas developer Colony Ridge is ending not with victim relief, but with millions for cops and ICE. Former enforcers are outraged—calling it a total misalignment of justice.

Fintech Dose Apr 11, 2026 4 min read

Sign for Colony Ridge subdivision amid rainy Texas fields, symbolizing broken homeownership dreams

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DOJ's $68M Colony Ridge settlement skips victim compensation entirely, diverting $20M to policing. 𝕏
Former enforcers call it unprecedented and a 'slap in the face' to civil rights laws. 𝕏
Political shift under Trump prioritizes immigration enforcement over lending justice. 𝕏

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