B&C News Briefs Æ Federal bank and thrift regulators have joined with the Department of the Housing and Urban Development to issue a new brochure designed to help borrowers avoid predatory lending. Entitled “Putting Your Home on the Line is Risky Business,” the brochure warns that home-equity borrowers should always shop around to ensure that they are getting the best deal. The document cautions that abusive lenders often target the elderly, low-income borrowers, and borrowers