The NEC’s Subprime Mortgage

“Right now, living lean and mean is good for us, but when this property is cleaned up — say in 2012 or 2013 — we’re going to have damn good reserves,” Swett said.

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Comment / By Paul Mason / July 31, 2009, 12:02 p.m.

Kudos to the lenders for being so reasonable and pragmatic in this difficult time and situation.

Comment / By Thirdeye / Aug. 17, 2009, 10:33 a.m.

The NEC wouldn’t be in this pickle if they hadn’t gotten greedy and pulled strings with Arcata city government to force the owners of the Marino’s property to sell after the fire. Hey Connie, can you say karma?

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