Representation & Warranties issues may have had something to do with where JP Morgan’s priced its RMBS deal this week; but its structuring was also to blame.

By tweaking one aspect of its methodology for rating securitizations, Moody’s Investors Service has set the stage for more downgrades of deals issued out of peripheral Eurozone countries.

With consumer spending on the rise and investors warming to more esoteric assets, timeshare operators are increasingly turning to the securitization market to finance loans.

As banks exit mortgage servicing, new players are turning to

Ally Bank is planning a $1.25 billion prime auto loan securitization, according to a presale report by Fitch Ratings.

John Deere Capital Corp. plans to issue a $851.42 million equipment lease- backed securitization, according to prospectus supplement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission today.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency’s new initiative to help streamline modifications for eligible borrowers is likely only to have a minimal impact on MBS, according to analysts at JP Morgan.

J.P. Morgan and Deutsche Bank are working on a $285 million CMBS backed by the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego, according to a Morningstar presale report.

The Oklahoma Student Loan Authority plans to issue a $211.82 million securitization of Federal Family Education Program loans, according to an offering memorandum.

Monex Credit Co. (MCC) will issue $75 million of precious metal backed notes.

Automotive Rentals (ARI) plans to issue a $453 million ABS backed mostly by fleet lease contracts for light trucks and cars.