DRB Completes Fourth Securitization of Refinanced Student Loans

DARIEN, CT -- (Marketwired) -- 12/21/15 -- DRB, a national bank and the fastest marketplace lender to reach $1 billion in student loan refinancings, today announced it has closed its fourth securitization. This fourth securitization brings total issuance in excess of $928.2 million.

The $332.5 million in senior notes were rated A2 to A3 by Moody's Corporation and AA by DBRS. The loan portfolio was comprised of 75% fixed and 25% variable loans. Morgan Stanley led this transaction.

In November 2015, DRB closed a $359.0 million transaction, a deal rated BBB+ by Fitch Ratings and A by DBRS comprised of 69% fixed and 31% variable loans. DRB has been providing refinancing options for student loans since 2013 and has originated over $1.3 billion since launching its student loan division.

"Since DRB began focusing on student loan refinancing, we have prided ourselves on providing our borrowers with the lowest interest rates, the best customer service and leading technology that would allow them to focus on establishing a strong financial future," said Aryea Aranoff, Chief Strategy Officer of DRB. "Our fourth securitization enables us to continue offering this to our borrowers. In less than two years, we have seen vast growth, and we continue to expand our product offerings as we focus on developing long-term relationships with our borrowers nationwide."

About DRB DRB (Darien Rowayton Bank) is a leading bank, national marketplace lender, and the fastest lender in industry history to reach $1 billion in student loan refinancings. FDIC insured and established in 2006, DRB has helped thousands of professionals with graduate and undergraduate degrees across the country to refinance and consolidate federal and private student loans, saving these borrowers thousands of dollars each. For more information, visit https://student.drbank.com/.

DRB (Darien Rowayton Bank)
Jenny Chou
212.712.2100
[email protected]

Highwire PR for DRB
Jennifer Harlan
646.838.1190 ext. 63
[email protected]

Source: Darien Rowayton Bank

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