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Subprime: A meaty explanation

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by Paddy Hirsch
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 - 21:11

The Federal Housing Administration is being criticized for underwriting subprime loans, which critics say could lead to another wave of loan failures. Senior Editor Paddy Hirsch explains subprime lending and its inherent risks.

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Paddy Hirsch is the Senior Producer, Personal Finance at Marketplace and the creator and host of the Marketplace Whiteboard. Follow Paddy on Twitter @paddyhirsch and on facebook at www.facebook.com/paddyhirsch101
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okcomputer0101 - Mar 13, 2013

Thanks! Now I get it.

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Jan R - Mar 3, 2010

Great job! These videos are really helpfull.
Big fan from Poland

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George Bank - Feb 16, 2010

Always looking forward to these videos!

Thanks Paddy!

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Bill Shockey - Feb 16, 2010

Paddy is great at helping us understand things. I wish he would do a presentation on the national deficit, including unfunded liabilities, and help us understand what our real total debt commitment is.

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