The notes, raised to BBB from BBB-, had been placed on watch for a possible upgrade in mid-November after the fitness chain issued $550 million in a new 2019 notes offering through the Planet Fitness Master Issuer trust.

Alternative data "may improve the speed and accuracy of credit decisions and may help firms evaluate the creditworthiness of consumers," the agencies said.

The latest deal, WFCM 2019-C54, involves 44 loans secured by 88 properties, with a heavy exposure to office (32%), multifamily (21.1%) and retail (17.9%) properties.

The agency announced changes meant to reduce compliance costs and allow some institutions to provide estimates rather than disclose exact prices for international money transfers.

According to Moody's, Ally's latest auto-loan ABS will not require the issuer to repurchase loans with modified terms or maturities.

The agency’s director previewed a policy for companies under enforcement action to have their orders terminated if they comply ahead of schedule.

The agency’s director previewed a policy for companies under enforcement action to have their orders terminated if they comply ahead of schedule.

Loan defect risk in purchase applications stopped falling and plateaued in October, according to First American Financial Corp.

According to Moody's, Ally's latest auto-loan ABS will not require the issuer to repurchase loans with modified terms or maturities.

In a recent interview, Plaza Home Mortgage CEO Kevin Parra discussed why he likes certain underutilized loan products, thinks online lending will be limited, and is bullish on third-party originations.

The ratings agency's monthly auto loan ABS index tracker shows losses and 60-plus-day delinquencies decreased both month-over-month and year-over-year.

Developer Stephen Ross' firm is among a trio of sponsors securitizing part of a $1.245 billion loan for another office tower development in New York's Hudson Yards submarket.