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Fitch® Assigns and Upgrades Newrez Servicer Ratings Reflecting Operational Strength and Robust Performance

FORT WASHINGTON, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Newrez LLC aka “Newrez” a leading mortgage servicer and lender, is pleased to announce that it has obtained ratings and upgrades by Fitch Ratings® affirming the strength of its servicing division. These ratings reflect Newrez’s experienced leadership, special servicing capabilities and flexible technology that combine to drive operational excellence on behalf of both its homeowners and clients. Newrez added over a million homeowners to its servicing book last year while maintaining a commitment to operational excellence, innovation, compliance, and best-in-class customer service. Newrez is a designated Fannie Mae® and Freddie Mac® special servicer, ranked as the leading non-agency servicer and the second largest non-bank primary mortgage servicer.

Fitch Ratings® has upgraded the following U.S. residential mortgage servicer ratings for Newrez LLC:

  • U.S. primary prime servicer rating to 'RPS2+' from 'RPS2'; Outlook Stable
  • U.S. special servicer rating to 'RSS2+ from 'RSS2'; Outlook Stable

Fitch® has also assigned the following ratings:

  • U.S. residential specialty for Closed-End Second Lien products at 'RPS2'; Outlook Stable
  • U.S. residential primary Home Equity/HELOC product 'RPS2'; Outlook

About Newrez
Newrez is a leading mortgage lender and servicer dedicated to providing a customer-first experience and helping homeowners throughout their homeownership journey. Newrez offers industry-leading servicing capabilities for owned MSRs and for third-party clients, as well as a robust origination model with presence in the retail, wholesale, correspondent, and consumer direct verticals. Newrez’s mission is to champion homeownership – the company helps clients achieve their homeownership goals through a wide array of products and services. Newrez was established in 2008 and is headquartered in Fort Washington, PA.

Fannie Mae® is a registered trademark of the Federal National Mortgage Association. Freddie Mac® is a registered trademark of the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation. Fitch® and Fitch Ratings® are registered trademarks of Fitch Ratings, Inc. Newrez LLC and any above-mentioned companies are not affiliated.

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