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• Prime Solution in Action: WestAmerica Bank

  Seeking Alpha - 2009-02-10

  Christopher Whalen submits: We spend overmuch much time on dead zombie banks. Let's switch gears now and talk about how strong, well-managed banks are helping the FDIC and state regulators create what we've called the Prime Solution, putting troubled assets and deposits in strong hands,...

  Tags: Financial, Christopher Whalen, WestAmerica Bancorporation

• Bank Exposure to Freddie/Fannie Securities: Do Your Homework

  Seeking Alpha - 2008-09-11

  Thomas Smicklas submits: Much has been made of bank exposure to Fannie Mae FNM and/or Freddie Mac FRE securities exposure. This is to be expected given the current state of affairs. The following examples of financial institutions and their exposure, as disclosed on or about July 20, 2008, should be...

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• Are Bank Stocks Buyable?

  Seeking Alpha - 2008-09-10

  The crisis among financials in general and banks in particular is one of the worst-kept secrets around. Less clear, however, is an appropriate investment strategy. Market veterans have seen many groups over the years recover from many crises and know the time to buy is when things still look bleak....

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• Ten Banks That Will Be Hurt by the Takeover of Fannie and Freddie

  Seeking Alpha - 2008-09-08

  The government takeover of Fannie Mae FNM and Feddie Mac FRE should be a positive for most banks.  The deal will lower mortgage rates and will also allow the Treasury Department to purchase mortgage-backed securities from firms in the open market.  That will allow a lot of mortgage paper that is currently clogging the system to start...

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