Kroll

·Jan. 10, 2017

An Introduction to Securitization

Before the financial crisis the vast majority of the population had never heard of a securitization. But thanks to the...

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Fintech News Roundup USA

·Jan. 16, 2018

Consumer Debt Levels, MPL Securitization News and More

In this week’s PeerIQ Industry Update they look at the record levels of consumer debt, some regulatory changes, new securitizations and give an update on recent hirings; consumer credit is now at an all time high surpassing $1tn, though per capita levels remain below peak; the Trump administration is looking to revise the Community Reinvestment Act rules to include small business loans; Marlette’s newest securitization, MFT 2018-1, consists of loans originated by Cross River bank for over $390mn and it has received ratings from Kroll; PeerIQ also announced the hiring of 6 new employees as the company continues to grow. Source.

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News Roundup Online Lending USA

·Apr. 25, 2017

Kroll Assigns Ratings for Avant Loans Funding Trust 2017-A

Kroll Bond Rating Agency has assigned ratings for Avant's most recent securitization deal; the portfolio includes three tranches of consumer notes valued at $192.6 million; ratings for each of the three tranches are included in the chart above and range from A- to BB. Source

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Fintech News Roundup USA

·Feb. 5, 2018

Strong Job Growth, Marcus Makes Key Hires and Securitization News

This week’s PeerIQ Industry Update covered the strong job growth reported and the chances of a rate hike in March; Marcus made key hires in an effort to launch a credit card as it builds out their consumer banking businesses; Marlette completed its largest securitization for $464mn and saw the senior tranches of the deal rated AA by Kroll; PeerIQ also highlighted key points from testimony by Nat Hoopes of the Marketplace Lending Association when he testified before the House Financial Services Committee. Source.

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