In Brief: Subprime Lender's Profit Up, Delinquencies Down

United Companies Financial Corp. reported that it earned $20.2 million in the first quarter, 13% more than a year earlier.

The subprime mortgage lender originated $585.1 in home equity and manufactured housing loans, up 43%.

Loans delinquent by 30 days or more declined 25 basis points during the quarter, to 10.35% of total loans.

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