Rating Agency Developments

On November 13, Moody’s released its FHA-VA RMBS surveillance methodology.  Moody’s Report.

On November 12, Moody’s released its approach to assessing swap counterparties in cash flow transactions.  Moody’s Report.

On November 12, DBRS released its rating methodology for assessing European residential mortgage portfolios.  DBRS Report.

On November 11, Moody’s released its approach to rating Japanese RMBS transactions.  Moody’s Report.

On November 11, S&P released its RMBS methodology for rating condominium investment loan securitizations in Japan.  S&P Report.