RMBS

If cumulative loss or a delinquency trigger event is in effect, then the deal will distribute principal among the class A notes before any principal allocation the class M1 or class B certificates.

The transaction uses a shifting interest repayment structure, and its lockout that is subject to performance triggers.

New private-label bonds collateralized by loans made outside the qualified mortgage definition hit highs for the month, quarter and year, CreditFlow data shows.

On a weighted average (WA) basis, the collateral mortgages have a slightly higher leverage level than previous transactions, although moderate, with an original loan-to-value (LTV) ratio of 71.9%.

A large majority of the pool assets, 86.2%, are second-lien home equity investment contracts that have a weighted average (WA) multiple share rate of 2.00x.

The Structured Finance Association is adding its weight to recent support for a Securities and Exchange Commission action that could modernize Reg AB II.

SEMT 2025-12's collateral profile is slightly weaker compared with the prior transaction, with a slightly lower weighted average FICO score.

Second-lien mortgages make up the collateral pool. Those assets normally have a high expected loss severity, but the borrowers appear to be of prime credit quality.

Most of the pool of 1,011 residential mortgages, 69.7%, are considered non-prime mortgages, primarily due to the documentation and styles of underwriting.