Subprime mortgages blanketed the nation

Story date: 2007-10-12 01:58:00
Added on: 2007-10-12 03:00:23

Herald Tribune - ... of loan data by The Wall Street Journal indicates that from 2004 to 2006, more than 2,500 banks, thrifts, credit unions and mortgage ... Many loans at risk of going bad have not yet done so. As much as $600 billion in adjustable-rate subprime loans ...


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