Study Shows Over Half Of Nation's Subprime Mortgages Came From CA Banks (Picture-4736934)

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RICHMOND, CA - MAY 07: An lender foreclosure auction sign is posted in front of a foreclosed home May 7, 2009 in Richmond, California. A study of government data on subprime loans by the Center for Public Integrity showed that 56 percent of the $1.38 trillion in subprime mortgages originated from 15 lenders in California between 2005 and 2007. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

DALY CITY, CA - OCTOBER 16: Carol Medina (L) speaks to a financial counselor with the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA) during 'Save The Dream' event October 16, 2009 at the Cow Palace in Daly City, California. Thousands of people lined up for the NACA Save the Dream event for assistance with having their mortgages restructured to avoid foreclosure or an auction sale of their home. NACA has held events throughout the U.S. with over 180,000 people seeking help with their home loans. The event runs through October 20 and is expected to draw over 55,000 participants. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

DALY CITY, CA - OCTOBER 16: People line up in the parking lot of the Cow Palace for the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA) 'Save The Dream' event October 16, 2009 in Daly City, California. Thousands of people lined up for the NACA Save the Dream event for assistance with having their mortgages restructured to avoid foreclosure or an auction sale of their home. NACA has held events throughout the U.S. with over 180,000 people seeking help with their home loans. The event runs through October 20 and is expected to draw over 55,000 participants. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

DALY CITY, CA - OCTOBER 16: A couple looks on as they speak to a financial counselor with the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA) during 'Save The Dream' event October 16, 2009 at the Cow Palace in Daly City, California. Thousands of people lined up for the NACA Save the Dream event for assistance with having their mortgages restructured to avoid foreclosure or an auction sale of their home. NACA has held events throughout the U.S. with over 180,000 people seeking help with their home loans. The event runs through October 20 and is expected to draw over 55,000 participants. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

DALY CITY, CA - OCTOBER 16: Hundreds of financial counselors with the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA) help homeowners process financial information during the 'Save The Dream' event October 16, 2009 at the Cow Palace in Daly City, California. Thousands of people lined up for the NACA Save the Dream event for assistance with having their mortgages restructured to avoid foreclosure or an auction sale of their home. NACA has held events throughout the U.S. with over 180,000 people seeking help with their home loans. The event runs through October 20 and is expected to draw over 55,000 participants. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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RICHMOND, CA - MAY 07: An lender foreclosure auction sign is posted in front of a foreclosed home May 7, 2009 in Richmond, California. A study of government data on subprime loans by the Center for Public Integrity showed that 56 percent of the $1.38 trillion in subprime mortgages originated from 15 lenders in California between 2005 and 2007. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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