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Boom, Bust & Blame -- The Inside Story of America's Economic CrisisBoom, Bust & Blame: The Inside Story of America's Economic Crisis
By The Numbers
Lenders
Financial institutions big and small got caught up in the lending frenzy. Some were fly-by-night operations that made millions through questionable loans. Others were well-known firms with strong reputations, blinded by the promise of huge mortgage profits.