“Oct. 2 (Bloomberg) — The number of U.S. lenders that can’t collect on at least 20 percent of their loans hit an 18-year high, signaling that more bank failures and losses could slow an economic recovery.”

Banks With Unpaid Loans at 18-Year High.

The Steamboat Pilot & Today: House of Cards.

Editorial: Foot-dragging by the banks | Philadelphia Inquirer | 08/12/2009.