KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to Loanpal Solar Loan 2021-1 Ltd. and Loanpal Solar Loan 2021-1 LLC

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) assigns preliminary ratings to three classes of notes issued by Loanpal Solar Loan 2021-1 Ltd. and Loanpal Solar Loan 2021-1 LLC (“LPSLT 2021-1”), an asset-backed securitization collateralized by a pool of residential solar loans.

The collateral in the LPSLT 2021-1 deal includes approximately $474.29 million of residential solar loans, as of the November 11, 2020 statistical cut-off date. The preliminary ratings reflect the initial credit enhancement levels ranging from 24.89% for the Class A notes to 10.29% for the Class C notes.

KBRA applied its Global General Rating Methodology for Asset-Backed Securities, Global Consumer Loan ABS Rating Methodology and Global Structured Finance Counterparty Methodology as part of its analysis of the transaction’s underlying collateral pool and the proposed capital structure. KBRA also conducted an operational assessment of Loanpal, as well as a review of the transaction’s legal structure and transaction documents. KBRA will also review the operative agreements and legal opinions for the transaction prior to closing.

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Related Publications

• General Global Rating Methodology for Asset-Backed Securities
• Global Consumer Loan ABS Rating Methodology
• Global Structured Finance Counterparty Methodology

Disclosures

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KBRA is a full-service credit rating agency registered as an NRSRO with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. 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 and is a certified Credit Rating Agency (CRA) with the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe is registered with ESMA as a CRA.