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Raj MehraSeptember 5, 2007
Writedowns of Retained Interests Could be Next Shoe to Drop for Subprime Lenders
Analysis of: NovaStar to Slash Lending and Cut Jobs | www.nytimes.com
Author: Raj Mehra, President & Founder, Chelsea Advisory Services
Retained interests from securitizations made up more than 75% of the shareholder's equity at NFI. Also, the company has elected to finance these securities. Demand, never very strong to begin with, has deteriorated severely in the last month. The company could be forced to recognize a sizeable...
September 3, 2007
Why the Fed's Help Won't Help
Analysis of: Inside the Countrywide Lending Spree | www.nytimes.com
Author: James Butler, President, Rigley Financial Corporation
It is wonderful that President Bush's plan to help the disenfranchised keep their homes, and in some (albeit, few) cases, this program will work. But like the cut in the commercial lending rates, this is more symbolic than helpful, and the true problems will persist after the assistance package is ...
August 29, 2007
Why the Alt-A Originate-To-Sell Mortgage Business Model Could No Longer Be Viable in a Declining Real Estate Market
Analysis of: Some Banks Better Positioned Than Others to Survive Mortgage Fallout | biz.yahoo.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
Alt-A Mortgage Sector Strategist (Robert Eng, CEO Strategist Network) says, “the Alt-A originate-to-sell mortgage business model might not be viable in a declining real estate market.”  There are three main reasons for this.  1) Alt-A (stated income) loans may tend to contain areas of...
August 29, 2007
The Greater Fool Theory
Analysis of: FOCUS Credit ratings face credibility gap, inquiries in wake of sub-prime woes | www.forbes.com
Author: James Butler, President, Rigley Financial Corporation
For years now, the Mortgage and Commercial Lending arena has been the subject of great debate as to whether sound credit decisions were being made. Now, finally, the proof of careless lending practices are coming to light: the question at hand is how will we deal with the fallout?
Raj MehraAugust 27, 2007
Thoughts on the impact on third quarter earnings from the crisis in subprime mortgages
Analysis of: Bank Profits May Well Suffer, but Credit Crisis Hardly Leaves Them Defenseless | www.nytimes.com
Author: Raj Mehra, President & Founder, Chelsea Advisory Services
Several banks will be closing their third quarter soon. The credit crisis intensified in the third quarter - what impact should we expect to see from the bankruptcies, plummeting market values, the virtual demise of the collateralized debt obligations market etc. - Some banks will write down goodwill...
Martin AlpertAugust 23, 2007
Katrina Insurance Issues-A possible blessing in disguise?
Analysis of: Katrina propels insurance factor | www.sunherald.com
Author: Martin Alpert, Claim Director, CAMBRIDGE INTEGRATED SERVICES GROUP INC
Katrina insurance coverage issues have acted as a possible spark for Congress to step up to the plate. Should insurance policies have what some perceive as illusory coverage?
Martin AlpertAugust 23, 2007
Lead Paint Litigation;Light at the end of the tunnel?
Analysis of: Lead paint litigation is beginning to fade | www.law.com
Author: Martin Alpert, Claim Director, CAMBRIDGE INTEGRATED SERVICES GROUP INC
New Rulings hinder certain lead paint Claims. The seminal lead paint ruling in Rhode Island may be an aberration.
Martin AlpertAugust 20, 2007
Are Securities Class Actions really on the decline?
Analysis of: Where Have All the Securities Class Actions Gone? | www.law.com
Author: Martin Alpert, Claim Director, CAMBRIDGE INTEGRATED SERVICES GROUP INC
Statistics seem to suggest that the number of Securities Class Actions are on the decline? It appears the previous up swing in the market, Sarbanes-Oxley, recent case law and exit of key litigators have been factors in the recent decline.  
Raj MehraAugust 20, 2007
Some of the Red Flags to look out for
Analysis of: How Missed Signs Contributed to a Mortgage Meltdown | www.nytimes.com
Author: Raj Mehra, President & Founder, Chelsea Advisory Services
       The debacle in subprime bonds was side stepped by some investors. They were able to spot warning signs while others ignored or missed them. A lot of this information was in plain sight. Others could have found the same red flags, if only they knew what to look for
Martin AlpertAugust 14, 2007
Tobacco Litigation has a split of authority in New York
Analysis of: Design-Defect Theory Upheld in Tobacco Suit | www.law.com
Author: Martin Alpert, Claim Director, CAMBRIDGE INTEGRATED SERVICES GROUP INC
Design Defect and Punitive Damages were rejected in Tobacco Litigation in New York, but not anymore! Allowing punitive damages potentially raises leverage for plaintiffs and exposure to Tobacco Defendants.

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