FEB 8, 2010 6:17pm ET

4Q Results

Sharp 4Q Rise for FHA-Backed Loans

Lenders originated $86.1 billion in Federal Housing Administration-insured single-family loans in the fourth quarter, up 21% year over year.

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Facebook's securities filings show its Facebook Credits digital currency business is exploding. Does it pose a serious threat to banks?

Yes. Facebook Credits threatens to cut off banks from transactions and customer data.

12%

No. A system the enables users to pay for online games and page upgrades is a harmless niche.

32%

Maybe. It depends on whether Facebook makes an aggressive move into ecommerce.

56%

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