Financial Services >> Analyst Interviews >> July 19, 2004

OUTLOOK FOR MORTGAGE FINANCE COMPANIES: ERIK EISENSTEIN – STANDARD & POOR’S EQUITY GROUP

ERIK EISENSTEIN is a Senior Industry Analyst covering thrifts and mortgage finance companies, having been with Standard & Poor's U.S. Equity Research Services since June 2000. Mr. Eisenstein's coverage area comprises a variety of mortgage-related companies, including mortgage insurers, mortgage banks, government sponsored entities, savings and loans and some regional banks with substantial mortgage operations. Prior to joining S&P, he was with American International Group, where he was an insurance underwriter, and then underwriting manager, beginning in April 1997. From 1995 to 1997, Mr. Eisenstein was a practicing attorney, having been admitted to the New York State Bar in April 1995. Profile
TWST: Tell us about your coverage.

Mr. Eisenstein: I cover about 15 mortgage finance companies. I cover the

mortgage-related GSEs, the three biggest mortgage insurers, the large

mortgage