Bank of America Insights

After a decade of multibillion-dollar tech investments by banks, efficiency ratios have begun to improve and headcounts drop, some industry watchers say. Skeptics counter that other reasons are at play and that it's all hard to measure.

PFAST 2025-1 will have to navigate a market where the underlying consumers are facing increased challenges from tariff-induced higher prices and a loosening labor market.

Moody's details several strengths in the transaction, including a robust underwriting process. The assets also have a short, weighted average (WA) original term of 52 months.

Bank of America has a playbook for government shutdowns, which includes providing fee and payment waivers as well as loan deferrals and forbearance programs, CEO Brian Moynihan said at the American Bankers Association's annual convention.

Enpal and M&G's move comes at a complex moment for securitizations backed by energy infrastructure and home efficiency equipment.

Ford Credit Floorplan pays a fixed rate to ABS investors, while the dealers' assets pay a rate pegged to the flexible prime rate, so there is the potential of eroding excess spread.