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MGIC Loses $97.9 Million as Mortgage Claims Surge (Update3) – Bloomberg

Posted on July 17th, 2008 in Mortgage Lenders

MGIC Loses $97.9 Million as Mortgage Claims Surge (Update3)
Bloomberg - 11
… “will likely'' need more capital to continue selling coverage, which is expected to become profitable as mortgage lenders tighten standards, S&P said. …

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