Replies to post #43 on Hilltop Holdings Inc (HTH)

[mrholty]

One of the biggest issues in California was insurance especially the Worker's comp area. I can tell you that it looks like we may be a trough pricing and losses in this area. That may be a good precursor for business investment in California if pricing has stabalized. Banks follow business growth.

[Enterprising Investor]

Geography of PlainsCapital Corporation.

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PrimeLending originates mortgage loans in all 50 states with over 200 branch locations.

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FirstSouthwest is an investment banking firm best known for Public Finance. There are offices in Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Florida, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island and Texas.

http://www.firstsw.com/