I understand.  Things aren't exactly booming here either.  We have been steady, but much slower than last year.  We had 4 examiners last year, and we only have 2 this year.  We seem to have enough work to keep them busy and we are probably going to hire one more, but there is no way I have enough work for 4 right now.

I think that part of the reason for things being slow is the subprime market is having a rough time.  See my blog-post, Bubble Bursting In The Subprime Market.  It is scary to think what might happen as a result of the defaulting subprime loans.  I think its going to get worse industry-wide. 

Best,
Robert A. Franco
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