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KBRA Releases Research – 2019 Small Business Lending ABS Year in Review and 2020 Outlook

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) publishes its 2019 Small Business Lending ABS Year in Review and 2020 Outlook. KBRA has seen a substantial increase in the issuance of securitizations backed by receivables from small businesses in the U.S. KBRA is the leading rating agency in the sector, having rated over $1.5 billion in notes across six issuers in 2019, compared to $227 million in rated notes across three issuers in 2018.

This report is intended to give a market update on the issuance volume, companies that securitize small business receivables, key characteristics of the outstanding transactions, trends, and expectations for the small business lending ABS sector in 2020.

To view the report, click here.

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Analytical Contacts:

Chris Baffa, Associate Director
(646) 731-3312
cbaffa@kbra.com

Pritam Patel, Associate
(646) 731-3374
ppatel@kbra.com

Eric Neglia, Managing Director
(646) 731-2456
eneglia@kbra.com

Business Development Contact:

Ted Burbage, Managing Director
(646) 731-3325
tburbage@kbra.com

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Headquarters: New York City, New York
CEO: Jim Nadler
Employees: 400+
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Contacts

Analytical Contacts:

Chris Baffa, Associate Director
(646) 731-3312
cbaffa@kbra.com

Pritam Patel, Associate
(646) 731-3374
ppatel@kbra.com

Eric Neglia, Managing Director
(646) 731-2456
eneglia@kbra.com

Business Development Contact:

Ted Burbage, Managing Director
(646) 731-3325
tburbage@kbra.com

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