Monday, June 18, 2007

Some top-rated subprime bonds downgraded by Moody's

(Reuters) - Moody's Investors Service on Friday downgraded 131 bonds
backed by "second-lien" or "piggyback" subprime mortgages,
which allow home buyers to borrow the cash needed for a down
payment, effectively putting no money down for a house.




The downgrades, which affected subprime loans made in 2006
to borrowers with patchy credit, included a small portion of
securities carrying Moody's highest "Aaa" rating.


Read more at Reuters.com Bonds News

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