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KBRA’s Equipment ABS in Focus Webinar: Performance Trends, Ratings, and Investor Considerations
May 15, 2025 | 10:00 AM EST / 15:00 GMT
Online
Join KBRA for an investor-focused webinar where we delve into the critical aspects of Equipment Asset-Backed Securities (ABS). The discussion will provide an outlook for equipment finance companies as well as a comprehensive overview of KBRA's Equipment Loan & Lease Index, offering valuable insights into credit performance metrics across securitized equipment loan and lease collateral pools. This webinar aims to equip investors with the knowledge to navigate the Equipment ABS landscape confidently, addressing prevalent concerns and highlighting opportunities within the sector
Discussion Topics
- Macroeconomic outlook and considerations for equipment finance
- Understanding KBRA's Equipment Indices: An exploration of the main Equipment Loan & Lease Index and its sub-indices—Small-Medium Ticket and Large Ticket—highlighting their role in assessing market trends and credit performance
- Decoding Rating Factors: An in-depth discussion on the pivotal elements considered during the rating of Equipment ABS transactions, emphasizing asset quality, servicer strength, and structural protections
- Risk Appetite and Underwriting Standards: Insights into how risk tolerance, credit underwriting standards, and funding strategies influence the ratings process and overall transaction stability
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KBRA Speakers
Van Hesser
Senior Managing Director
Chief Strategist
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Joanne DeSimone
Managing Director
ABS Commercial
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Brian Ford
Managing Director
Ratings General
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Kenneth Martens
Managing Director
ABS Commercial
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ABS Commercial
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KBRA Business Development
KBRA’s Equipment ABS in Focus Webinar: Performance Trends, Ratings, and Investor Considerations
May 15, 2025 | 10:00 AM EST / 15:00 GMT | Online
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