DBRS Publishes Updated DBRS Master U.S. ABS Surveillance Methodology

DBRS, Inc. (DBRS) published its updated “DBRS Master U.S. ABS Surveillance Methodology.” This methodology, effective as of the date of this press release, supersedes the methodology released under the same title dated December 1, 2016.

In this methodology, DBRS outlines its approach to surveilling the following asset types:
-- Auto fleet leases
-- Auto leases
-- Auto loans
-- Consumer loans
-- Credit cards
-- Equipment leases
-- Insurance premium finance
-- Rental cars
-- Structured settlements
-- Student loans – Federal Family Education Loan Program
-- Student loans – Private
-- Timeshare loans
-- Wholesale auto/dealer floorplans
-- Health care receivables
-- Marine container leases
-- Film rights
-- TV programming licensing rights
-- Property Assessed Clean Energy Assessments
-- Obligations backed by insurance policy (financial guarantee)
-- Aircraft leases
-- Energy Savings Performance Contracts

The methodology does not set forth any material changes from the previous methodology. DBRS does not anticipate any rating changes to existing asset-backed securities ratings as a result of the methodology update.

Notes:
DBRS criteria and methodologies are publicly available on its website www.dbrs.com under Methodologies.

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