Applying blockchain technology to ABS is making progress, but cryptocurrency debacles are slowing a further rollout

While debt outstanding and performance issues are up, and new securitizations are down as expected, only auto ABS showed early signs of issuance growth.

Expected lifetime cumulative net loss is 9.25%, while higher note coupons, only partially offset by higher collateral interest rates, cut excess spread to 5.44%.

Interest rate increases and economic concerns led the government entity to lower the required amount from $1 million to $250,000.

Self-employed borrowers account for 36.2% of the loan pool's outstanding balance, and borrowers with multiple properties represent 47.9% of the pool balance.

After months of speculation, Truist Financial has agreed to sell 20% of its insurance brokerage subsidiary to the private-equity firm Stone Point Capital for $1.95 billion. The deal was touted as a way to provide capital for expansion and increase earnings over time.

The 51 basis point increase was inevitable after the late payment rate reached a record low in the third quarter, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.

The consumer loan and credit card collateral will consist entirely of assets that are seasoned, yet of shorter terms overall.

A pullback by the buyers of Upstart's consumer loans led to a "challenging year," CEO Dave Girouard told analysts. But he added that the company is in "late-stage discussions" with partners that are looking to make longer-term commitments.

Borrowers that are couples, and where the female is younger, account for 32.55% of the pool's aggregate unpaid principal balance, the plurality.

S&P views the transaction's exposure to environmental credit factors as above average, given that the collateral pool primarily comprises vehicles with ICEs.

New starts surged 75% compared to a year ago, but repossessions saw their first decline in one-and-a-half years, according to Attom.