KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to GCAT 2023-NQM4 Trust

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to six classes of mortgage pass-through notes from GCAT 2023-NQM4 Trust, a $290.4 million non-prime RMBS transaction. The underlying collateral, comprising 520 residential mortgages, is characterized by a significant concentration of loans underwritten using alternative income documentation. Borrowers in the subject pool possess a non-zero WA original credit score of 743 and exhibit modest equity in each mortgaged property, with WA LTV and combined LTV (CLTV) ratios of 72.9% each.

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Related Publications

• GCAT 2023-NQM4 Trust Tear Sheet
• RMBS KBRA Comparative Analytic Tool (KCAT)

Methodologies

RMBS: U.S. RMBS Rating Methodology
Structured Finance: Global Structured Finance Counterparty Methodology
ESG Global Rating Methodology

Disclosures

Further information on key credit considerations, sensitivity analyses that consider what factors can affect these credit ratings and how they could lead to an upgrade or a downgrade, and ESG factors (where they are a key driver behind the change to the credit rating or rating outlook) can be found in the full rating report referenced above.

A description of all substantially material sources that were used to prepare the credit rating and information on the methodology(ies) (inclusive of any material models and sensitivity analyses of the relevant key rating assumptions, as applicable) used in determining the credit rating is available in the Information Disclosure Form(s) located here.

Information on the meaning of each rating category can be located here.

Further disclosures relating to this rating action are available in the Information Disclosure Form(s) referenced above. Additional information regarding KBRA policies, methodologies, rating scales and disclosures are available at www.kbra.com.

About KBRA

Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC (KBRA) is a full-service credit rating agency 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 by the Ontario Securities Commission for issuers of asset-backed securities to file a short form prospectus or shelf prospectus. KBRA is also recognized by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners as a Credit Rating Provider.

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Analytical

Armine Karajyan, Senior Director, RMBS (Lead Analyst)
+1 646-731-1210
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Liam Vauk, Senior Analyst
+1 646-731-1323
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Jack Kahan, Senior Managing Director, Head of Global RMBS (Rating Committee Chair)
+1 646-731-2486
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Business Development

Daniel Stallone, Senior Director
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Source: Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC

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