Stangis started off by asking some basic questions: What makes a good ranking method?

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But with the roundabout method you have the stocks in a taxable account, where they can do some good on your tax return.

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The good news is that securitization volumes are increasing, though this method of financing still faces some major challenges, including how to unwind loans that turn bad.

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