DBRS Explains Provisions in Exposure Draft on Third-Party Due Diligence Standards for RMBS
June 10, 2011
Rating agency DBRS has clarified its position on several key provisions following a review of market comments on its exposure draft on third-party due diligence criteria for U.S. residential MBS. Not all firms can produce 36 months of payment history on seasoned home loans, particularly with respect to recently purchased home loans. Hence, verification of the pay histories of loans seasoned more than 18 months up to less than 36 months will be allowed...