2009-09-24reuters.com

"Linus Wilson of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette argues that while the auction prices are increased by leverage, the increase is offset by the loan guarantee the FDIC makes as part of the deal. So at best it’s a wash and at worst the “subsidized leverage discourages the winning bidder from maximizing the value of loan portfolios.”"



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