KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to six classes of notes that will be issued from Channel EF 2026-1, LLC (CPEF 2026-1), an equipment ABS transaction. Credit enhancement includes excess spread, a reserve account, overcollateralization (O/C) and subordination for senior classes. The O/C is subject to a target equal to 13.80% of the current pool balance and a floor equal to 0.50% of the initial pool balance. The reserve account is funded at 1.00% of the initial pool balance and is non-amortizing.
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Methodologies
- ABS: Equipment Lease & Loan ABS Global Rating Methodology
- Structured Finance: Global Structured Finance Counterparty Methodology
Disclosures
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Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC (KBRA), one of the major credit rating agencies (CRA), is a full-service CRA registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an NRSRO. Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited is registered as a CRA with the European Securities and Markets Authority. Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK Limited is registered as a CRA with the UK Financial Conduct Authority. In addition, KBRA is designated as a Designated Rating Organization (DRO) by the Ontario Securities Commission for issuers of asset-backed securities to file a short form prospectus or shelf prospectus. KBRA is also recognized as a Qualified Rating Agency by Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission and is recognized by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners as a Credit Rating Provider (CRP) in the U.S.
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