by Calculated Risk on 2/22/2008 10:50:00 AM
Friday, February 22, 2008
BofA: Monoline Split "Significant cost" to Financial Markets
In the current Situation Room report (no link), BofA analysts suggest the monoline insurer breakup could lead to $30 Billion in write-downs for banks. BofA suggests further capital infusions, aimed at stabilizing the monolines at AA, would be a possible alternative.
This is the first suggestion I've seen of trying to stabilize the ratings at AA. I'm not sure how that would impact the muni bond market.