Investment banks have been trying hedge against losses from the mortgage meltdown and broader credit crunch for at least a year, but some of those

Credit-rating agencies, appraisers blamed for credit crunch April 24th, 2008 by Jeff Collins Commercial real estate execs cast blame today for last year’s mortgage meltdown at credit-rating agencies and appraisers. One private investment firm manager referred

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — Demand for new homes may not return to normal levels until next decade, ... homebuilders and other firms affected the by the mortgage meltdown, such as investment banks, to use losses