Word: hucksterish
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...City Federal Savings and Loan Association, the nation's 25th largest thrift institution, has nearly tripled its second-mortgage portfolio, to $118 million, during the year. United Jersey Bank, a leading commercial bank lender in the state, has been trying to expand its loan business with hucksterish newspaper ads that advise readers: "Go ahead. Add a room, take a trip, pay old bills, with money from home...