Brokers, Higher FICOs May Be Key to Growing B&C Volume The tightrope could get bouncy this year as many subprime lenders will attempt the risky feat of expanding their market share in a shrinking origination environment. Most experts at the ABS West conference sponsored in Phoenix early this month by Information Management Network predicted a 10 percent to 15 percent drop in subprime mortgage originations this year. Most major subprime MBS issuer/lenders, however, plan to