The Federal Reserve Bank of New York and a unit of BlackRock Inc. kicked off a plan to dispose of assets the central bank acquired in the bailout of American International Group Inc., offering $1.5 billion of subprime mortgage bonds for sale in a Wednesday auction, according to traders. BlackRock Solutions, which is handling the widely-watched sale, on Monday afternoon circulated a list of roughly 50 mortgage securities to Wall Street dealers seeking competitive bids on the bonds.
Kerri Ann Panchuk was the Online Editor of HousingWire.com, and regular contributor to HousingWire magazine. Kerri joined HousingWire as a Reporter in early 2011 and since earned a law degree from Southern Methodist University. She previously worked at the Dallas Business Journal.see full bio
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Kerri Ann Panchuk was the Online Editor of HousingWire.com, and regular contributor to HousingWire magazine. Kerri joined HousingWire as a Reporter in early 2011 and since earned a law degree from Southern Methodist University. She previously worked at the Dallas Business Journal.see full bio