Subprime lenders appear to be gearing up for an assault on the Alt A business, as profit pressures continue to dog the sector. “We’re going to compete with the Alt A lenders,” said Joseph Lydon, chief operating officer of Accredited Home Lenders, outlining the company’s strategy in a recent conference call with analysts. “We want to be a player in the higher quality business and continue to be a player in that market going forward...