Banking Picks

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The parent of Ohio's Third Federal Savings & Loan stayed out of trouble by avoiding making subprime loans. Its CEO, whose parents founded the bank in 1938, rejected TARP money, saying he didn't want to use his customers' tax dollars to run his business.rnPeople's united financialrnThe parent of seven banking chains across New England, People's also avoided shaky lending practices. Its CEO says the bank is hoping to acquire some weakened peers at ultra-cheap prices soon.rnRedwood trustrnThis real estate investment trust, which mainly buys real estate loans and mortgage-backed securities, is building up cash to purchase securities at discounts. The 69% drop in its stock over the past year has pushed its dividend yield over 21%.