{"id":2779,"date":"2026-05-08T05:24:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T03:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?guid=a899a8bca9b44540468df55e33345a23"},"modified":"2026-05-08T05:24:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T03:24:00","slug":"kbra-assigns-preliminary-ratings-to-reach-abs-trust-2026-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?p=2779","title":{"rendered":"KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to Reach ABS Trust 2026-2"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/creditratingagency?src=hash\" >#creditratingagency<\/a>--KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to five classes of notes issued by Reach ABS Trust 2026-2 (\u201cReach 2026-2\u201d), an unsecured consumer loan ABS transaction. Credit enhancement consists of overcollateralization, subordination of junior note classes (except for the Class E notes), a cash reserve account funded at closing, and excess spread.<\/p><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260507881679\/en\/2799395\/5\/kbra-logo.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260507881679\/en\/2799395\/22\/kbra-logo.jpg\" \/><\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260507881679\/en\/2799395\/5\/kbra-logo.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260507881679\/en\/2799395\/21\/kbra-logo.jpg\" \/><\/a><p>\nThis transaction represents Reach Financial, LLC\u2019s (\u201cReach\u201d, the \u201cServicer\u201d or the \u201cCompany\u201d) second term ABS securitization in 2026 and twelfth overall. Reach 2026-2 will issue five classes of notes totaling $405.6 million, collateralized by a trust certificate backed by unsecured consumer loans.<\/p><p>\nReach is an independent consumer finance company that was founded in New York, NY in 2015. Reach shares common ownership with National Debt Relief, LLC (\u201cNDR\u201d); owners of NDR own the majority of Reach, with the remaining equity interest distributed among Reach\u2019s management team and key employees. Reach is the only lending platform used by NDR. The Company, previously known as Liberty Lending LLC, rebranded itself as Reach Financial, LLC in May 2022.<\/p><p>\nKBRA applied its Consumer Loan ABS Global Rating Methodology, as well as its Global Structured Finance Counterparty Methodology as part of its analysis of the portfolio pool data, underlying collateral pool, and capital structure. KBRA considered its operational reviews of Reach as well as periodic update calls with the Company. Operative agreements and legal opinions will be reviewed prior to closing.<\/p><p>\nTo access ratings and relevant documents, click <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kbra.com%2Ftransaction%2F69003%2Fratings&amp;esheet=54531957&amp;newsitemid=20260507881679&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=here&amp;index=1&amp;md5=ba0d7468deab9458b285536b4a2423b9\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">here<\/a>.<\/p><p>\nClick <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kbra.com%2Fpublications%2FVjhyqLrQ%2Freach-abs-trust-2026-2-pre-sale-report%3F&amp;esheet=54531957&amp;newsitemid=20260507881679&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=here&amp;index=2&amp;md5=7d87b4a52a6e73e7dda45628c43326fb\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">here<\/a> to view the report.<\/p><p>\n<strong>Methodologies<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"bwlistsquare\">\n<li>\n<a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kbra.com%2Fpublications%2FGjsqmCFc&amp;esheet=54531957&amp;newsitemid=20260507881679&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=ABS%3A+Consumer+Loan+ABS+Global+Rating+Methodology&amp;index=3&amp;md5=6afe1fa93c285cf601de5154ff070efb\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">ABS: Consumer Loan ABS Global Rating Methodology<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kbra.com%2Fpublications%2FRjVgkPtk&amp;esheet=54531957&amp;newsitemid=20260507881679&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Structured+Finance%3A+Global+Structured+Finance+Counterparty+Methodology&amp;index=4&amp;md5=740dfd37da0f392ada73d2119179f25c\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">Structured Finance: Global Structured Finance Counterparty Methodology<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><p>\n<strong>Disclosures<\/strong><\/p><p>\nFurther information on key credit considerations, sensitivity analyses that consider what factors can affect these credit ratings and how they could lead to an upgrade or a downgrade, and <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kbra.com%2Fpublications%2FJZRHwTBd%2F&amp;esheet=54531957&amp;newsitemid=20260507881679&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=ESG+factors&amp;index=5&amp;md5=4be79b21092b8ee8178a3c7b6533c1d2\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">ESG factors<\/a> (where they are a key driver behind the change to the credit rating or rating outlook) can be found in the full rating report referenced above.<\/p><p>\nA description of all substantially material sources that were used to prepare the credit rating and information on the methodology(ies) (inclusive of any material models and sensitivity analyses of the relevant key rating assumptions, as applicable) used in determining the credit rating is available in the Information Disclosure Form(s) located <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kbra.com%2Ftransaction%2F69003%2Fdisclosures&amp;esheet=54531957&amp;newsitemid=20260507881679&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=here&amp;index=6&amp;md5=3027d44ba36b1c05faf583ceed9e4b23\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">here<\/a>.<\/p><p>\nInformation on the meaning of each rating category can be located <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kbra.com%2Funderstanding-ratings%2Frating-scales%2Flong-term-credit-rating&amp;esheet=54531957&amp;newsitemid=20260507881679&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=here&amp;index=7&amp;md5=fd3f53707923a7d72683066b22cfe065\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">here<\/a>.<\/p><p>\nFurther disclosures relating to this rating action are available in the Information Disclosure Form(s) referenced above. Additional information regarding KBRA policies, methodologies, rating scales and disclosures are available at <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kbra.com&amp;esheet=54531957&amp;newsitemid=20260507881679&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.kbra.com&amp;index=8&amp;md5=9fb3cc16a42f27f297376c5b11e37a39\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">www.kbra.com<\/a>.<\/p><p>\n<strong>About KBRA<\/strong><\/p><p>\nKroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC (KBRA), one of the major credit rating agencies (CRA), is a full-service CRA registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an NRSRO. Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited is registered as a CRA with the European Securities and Markets Authority. Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK Limited is registered as a CRA with the UK Financial Conduct Authority. In addition, KBRA is designated as a Designated Rating Organization (DRO) by the Ontario Securities Commission for issuers of asset-backed securities to file a short form prospectus or shelf prospectus. KBRA is also recognized as a Qualified Rating Agency by Taiwan\u2019s Financial Supervisory Commission and is recognized by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners as a Credit Rating Provider (CRP) in the U.S.<\/p><p>\nDoc ID: 1014880<\/p><br\/> <b>Contacts<\/b> <br\/><p>\n<strong>Analytical Contacts<\/strong><\/p><p>\nJacob Paulose, Associate Director (Lead Analyst)\n<br\/>+1 646-731-1269\n<br\/><a  href=\"mailto:jacob.paulose@kbra.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">jacob.paulose@kbra.com<\/a><\/p><p>\nStavros Cherpelis, Analyst\n<br\/>+1 646-731-2322\n<br\/><a  href=\"mailto:stavros.cherpelis@kbra.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">stavros.cherpelis@kbra.com<\/a><\/p><p>\nRahel Avigdor, Managing Director\n<br\/>+1 646-731-1203\n<br\/><a  href=\"mailto:rahel.avigdor@kbra.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">rahel.avigdor@kbra.com<\/a><\/p><p>\nMelvin Zhou, Managing Director (Rating Committee Chair)\n<br\/>+1 646-731-2412\n<br\/><a  href=\"mailto:melvin.zhou@kbra.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">melvin.zhou@kbra.com<\/a><\/p><p>\n<strong>Business Development Contact<\/strong><\/p><p>\nBrad Korch, Director\n<br\/>+1 646-731-2392\n<br\/><a  href=\"mailto:brad.korch@kbra.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">brad.korch@kbra.com<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NEW YORK&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211;#creditratingagency&#8211;KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to five classes of notes issued by Reach ABS Trust 2026-2 (\u201cReach 2026-2\u201d), an unsecured consumer loan ABS transaction. 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