Howard Atkins

We decided two years ago, given the burgeoning and growing demand for U.S. corporate bonds, to tap into that and read more

We decided two years ago, given the burgeoning and growing demand for U.S. corporate bonds, to tap into that and diversify our funding base.

We would like to do more acquisitions within our geographic footprint. We think those make sense at the right price, read more

We would like to do more acquisitions within our geographic footprint. We think those make sense at the right price, but frankly we're not going to do those if they don't make sense from a price point of view.

Interest rates remain at relatively low levels and consequently the mortgage business remains robust,

Interest rates remain at relatively low levels and consequently the mortgage business remains robust,