Study Shows Over Half Of Nation's Subprime Mortgages Came From CA Banks

RICHMOND, CA - MAY 07: Plywood covers the windows of a foreclosed home for sale May 7, 2009 in Richmond, California. A study of government data on subprime loans by the Center for Public Integrity showed that 56 percent of the $1.38 trillion in subprime mortgages originated from 15 lenders in California between 2005 and 2007. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)