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Subprime: A meaty explanation

Paddy Hirsch Feb 16, 2010
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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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