Morningstar DBRS Publishes Updated Methodology and Related Appendices for Rating Canadian Structured Finance Transactions

Morningstar DBRS published an updated version of its "Rating Canadian Structured Finance Transactions" methodology (the General CSF Methodology) and the related appendices to the General CSF Methodology as follows:

(1) Franchise Loans appendix,
(2) Consumer Loans appendix,
(3) Insurance Premium Loans appendix,
(4) Residential Rental Equipment Contract Receivables appendix, and
(5) Utility Submetering Contract Fees appendix (together with the General CSF Methodology, the Methodology).

Morningstar DBRS has conducted a periodic review of the Methodology. Morningstar DBRS deems the update not to be material and determined that no credit ratings are expected to change as a result of this update. This update supersedes the previous version published on March 4, 2024, and is effective as of March 3, 2025.

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