Billionaire Investor To Back Out Of Fremont General Deal


	Billionaire Investor To Back Out Of Fremont General Deal

scottpasinski

9-26-2007 3:41 PM

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scottpasinski says:

Some feel that this is likely a negotiating ploy to gain a better price for Fremont Mortgage, while others feel that the subprime mortgage implosion has deterred investors.

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