oil and gas

Rating Agency Developments

On October 1, DBRS released its methodologies for rating companies in oil and gas and oilfield services. Oil and Gas. Oilfield Services.

On September 30, Moody’s released its methodology for rating companies in the consumer durables industry. Report.

On September 30, Fitch proposed a new methodology for estimating losses for US RMBS transactions. Comments should be submitted by October 31. Report.

On September 30, DBRS released its methodology for analyzing legal criteria in European structured finance transactions. Report.

On September 29, Moody’s released its methodology for rating bond programs issued by housing finance agencies and secured by multifamily loans. Report.

On September 29, Fitch proposed a new methodology for rating commercial real estate loans securing covered bonds. Comments should be submitted by October 27. Report.

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Rating Agency Developments

On April 28, DRBS updated its methodologies for oil and gas companies and for project finance. DBRS Methodologies.

On April 27, Fitch released its updated criteria for rating general obligation transactions of state housing finance agencies. Fitch Release. Fitch Report.

On April 25, Fitch released is updated criteria for rating airport operating lease ABS. Fitch Release.

On April 25, Fitch released its updated report on U.S. municipal structured finance rating criteria. Fitch Release. Fitch Report.

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