Industry reacts to Countrywide, BofA deal Premium Content

Merger seen as better than alternatives

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Bank of America Corp.'s plan to acquire troubled mortgage lender Countrywide Financial Corp. was welcomed by mortgage industry professionals Friday, who said a merger is preferable to other alternatives including a government bailout of Countrywide or bankruptcy.

Some also wonder whether Bank of America is making the right move, assuming it can close the deal, which must be approved by regulators.

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