KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to Torres Residential DAC

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KBRA Europe (KBRA) assigns preliminary ratings to four classes of notes to be issued by Torres Residential DAC, a static RMBS transaction backed by Spanish mortgage participations and mortgage transfer certificates (CTHs). These mortgage participations and CTHs represent the economic rights to receive principal and revenue payments from corresponding Spanish residential mortgage loan agreements originated by Santander Consumer Finance, S.A. (SCF).

The collateral pool comprises €692.7 million of highly seasoned first-lien residential mortgage loans secured primarily on owner-occupied and second homes across Spain. The portfolio reflects credit characteristics broadly consistent with a prime portfolio profile, supported by significant seasoning and generally stable borrower performance. Approximately 19.9% of the loans have been subject to historical restructurings, the majority of which occurred more than a decade ago and have since demonstrated broadly stable repayment behaviour. The pool is geographically concentrated in Andalucía (38.5%) and Madrid (13.3%), with smaller exposures across other autonomous communities in Spain.

SCF will act as lender of record and primary servicer. Intrum Servicing Spain, S.A.U. will be appointed as special servicer for loans that are 120 days or more past due. In contrast to certain recent precedents, the Torres priority of payments separates interest and principal collections. The Notes may be optionally redeemed on the payment date falling in October 2028, with the Class B through Class D note margins increasing thereafter should the Notes remain outstanding beyond this date.

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Methodologies

• RMBS: European RMBS Rating Methodology
• RMBS: European RMBS Rating Methodology Country Addendum: Spain
• Structured Finance: Global Structured Finance Counterparty Methodology
• ESG Global Rating Methodology

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