KBRA Releases Research – PACE Overview and Market Evolution

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KBRA releases research on the property assessed clean energy (PACE) market, origination and issuance trends for PACE securities backed by residential (R-PACE) and commercial (C-PACE) properties, recent regulatory activity in the sector, and future expectations for the market.

Key Takeaways

• PACE securities are generally collateralized by assessments on residential properties, commercial properties, or a combination of both.
• R-PACE origination and securitization volumes peaked in 2016 and have declined since, primarily due to regulatory headwinds. Conversely, C-PACE volumes have been increasing over the last several years, although total aggregate volumes remain well below that for R-PACE.
• The availability of R-PACE financing is limited to the three states of California, Florida, and Missouri, with California typically accounting for most R-PACE assessments. Although Florida has gained ground in recent years, overall origination and securitization activity are declining.
• Historically, most (91.1%) R-PACE assessments are securitized via public/144A transactions, of which KBRA has rated nearly three-quarters. However, the opposite is true for C-PACE, with only 18.1% of assessments securitized publicly. That said, C-PACE public/144A securitization activity has been increasing, signifying greater market acceptance and interest.
• KBRA expects the C-PACE market to continue its upward trajectory as it becomes more broadly available and competitive with other forms of financing.

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