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To: Ramsey Su who wrote (53683)	2/13/2006 11:36:47 AM
From: ild	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 110194

The subprime and the homebuilders are hit with margin compression. For subprime it happens because big banks have entered the game. For builders it was because their prices have come under pressure. WMs and CFCs are still levitating as there is a hope for the soft landing of RE/debt bubble.

To: Ramsey Su who wrote (53683)	2/13/2006 3:53:59 PM
From: patron_anejo_por_favor	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 110194

>>What has not been hit yet are the WM and CFCs<< ...or LEND, bless it's pointed little head!<G>

To: Ramsey Su who wrote (53683)	2/14/2006 11:35:18 AM
From: loantech	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 110194

Ramsey, NO GREEB day you worry way too much! <G> <Loan fears exaggerated? The losses from risky new adjustable-rate loans won't be as bad as many fear, according to a study by a division of title insurer First American Corp. As rising rates push up mortgage payments, defaults could reach $110 billion over the next five years, accounting for about 1 percent of home sales through 2004 and most of 2005. "It's not great," said a First American Real Estate Solutions economist, "but it doesn't break the economy." A UCLA economist warned the picture could darken if the economy sours and large numbers of homeowners lose their jobs. (Los Angeles Times, free registration required)>>> finance.yahoo.com Scroll down....