KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to SCF Equipment Leasing 2021-1 and SCF Equipment Leasing Canada 2021-1

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) assigns preliminary ratings to eight classes of notes issued by SCF Equipment Leasing 2021-1 and SCF Equipment Leasing Canada 2021-1 (“SCF 2021-1”). The notes are newly issued asset-backed securities (ABS) backed by a portfolio of equipment leases and loans.

The SCF 2021-1 transaction represents the eighth equipment ABS sponsored by Stonebriar Commercial Finance LLC. SCF 2021-1 includes nine classes of notes. Credit enhancement includes overcollateralization, a reserve account, subordination for senior classes and excess spread.

The aggregate discounted contract balance (the “ADB”) of the portfolio is approximately $1.01 billion. The portfolio is comprised of 145 contracts to 64 obligors. The average contract balance is approximately $7 million and the average exposure to an obligor is approximately $15.8 million. The maximum exposure to an obligor is approximately $222 million or approximately 22% of the ADB. The securitization is based on the projected equipment loan and lease cash flows discounted at the respective contract’s internal rate of return (“IRR”). The weighted average IRR is 8.24%.

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• Equipment Lease & Loan Global ABS Methodology
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Disclosures

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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 pursuant to the Temporary Registration Regime. 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.