{"id":5390,"date":"2026-05-13T22:38:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T20:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?guid=b25b74ec41bce5a5d08d88664c3501ac"},"modified":"2026-05-13T22:38:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T20:38:00","slug":"kbra-assigns-preliminary-ratings-to-research-driven-pagaya-motor-asset-trust-2026-3-and-research-driven-pagaya-motor-trust-2026-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?p=5390","title":{"rendered":"KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to Research-Driven Pagaya Motor Asset Trust 2026-3 and Research-Driven Pagaya Motor Trust 2026-3"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/creditratingagency?src=hash\" >#creditratingagency<\/a>--KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to 15 classes of notes issued by Research-Driven Pagaya Motor Asset Trust 2026-3 and Research-Driven Pagaya Motor Trust 2026-3 (collectively \u201cRPM 2026-3\u201d), an auto loan ABS transaction. RPM 2026-3 has initial credit enhancement levels of 96.93% for the Class A-1 notes to 5.75% for the Class E-2 notes. Credit enhancement is comprised of overcollateralization (\u201cO\/C\u201d), subordination of junior note classes (except for the Class E-2 notes), a cash reserve account (including the capitalized interest amount) funded at closing, and excess spread.<\/p><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260513601368\/en\/2804652\/5\/kbra-logo.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260513601368\/en\/2804652\/22\/kbra-logo.jpg\" \/><\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260513601368\/en\/2804652\/5\/kbra-logo.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260513601368\/en\/2804652\/21\/kbra-logo.jpg\" \/><\/a><p>\nRPM 2026-3 will issue 15 classes of notes totaling $384.72 million. The proceeds from the sale of the notes and collections will be used to fund: (i) the prefunding account, (ii) the reserve account, and (iii) pay certain transaction expenses. RPM 2026-3 is a fully prefunded transaction where there is no collateral funded at closing and the notes are initially supported by amounts deposited in the prefunding account.<\/p><p>\nPagaya Structured Products LLC, the sponsor and administrator, is a fully owned subsidiary of Pagaya US Holding Company LLC (formerly known as Pagaya Investments US LLC), which is a 100% owned subsidiary of Pagaya Technologies Ltd. (\u201cPagaya Technologies\u201d), an Israeli corporation. Pagaya Technologies is a financial technology company in the lending marketplace that uses machine learning, big data analytics, and AI-driven credit and analysis technology. Pagaya Technologies is currently a publicly traded company listed on the NASDAQ (PGY). This transaction is the 64<sup>th<\/sup> publicly rated securitization sponsored by Pagaya Structured Products LLC (collectively with its affiliates, \u201cPagaya\u201d or the \u201cCompany\u201d).<\/p><p>\nKBRA applied its Auto Loan ABS Global Rating Methodology, as well as its Global Structured Finance Counterparty Methodology, as part of its analysis of the transaction\u2019s proposed capital structure and Pagaya\u2019s historical static pool data. KBRA considered its operational reviews of Pagaya and the third-party originators and servicers, as well as periodic update calls with the Company and the third-party originators and servicers. KBRA has recently conducted surveillance on each third-party originators and servicers in KBRA-rated securitizations. 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%2F69258%2Fratings&amp;esheet=54535585&amp;newsitemid=20260513601368&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=here&amp;index=1&amp;md5=1a03b97b9b8d741da89416652a3f35c0\" 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%2FhfMvNGQY%2Fresearch-driven-pagaya-motor-asset-trust-2026-3-research-driven-pagaya-motor-trust-2026-3-pre-sale-report%3F&amp;esheet=54535585&amp;newsitemid=20260513601368&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=here&amp;index=2&amp;md5=e0f2ee65344db4e3f7bc948300da1e66\" 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%2FRjVgkPtk&amp;esheet=54535585&amp;newsitemid=20260513601368&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Structured+Finance%3A+Global+Structured+Finance+Counterparty+Methodology&amp;index=3&amp;md5=19a747187080204b92d320bb5ab199c2\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">Structured Finance: Global Structured Finance Counterparty 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%2FVLpSzykg&amp;esheet=54535585&amp;newsitemid=20260513601368&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=ABS%3A+Auto+Loan+ABS+Global+Rating+Methodology&amp;index=4&amp;md5=d15607f3435efaffa9522012e288f7ca\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">ABS: Auto Loan ABS Global Rating 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=54535585&amp;newsitemid=20260513601368&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=ESG+factors&amp;index=5&amp;md5=2d268227788eae208e772d7799e8edfd\" 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%2F69258%2Fdisclosures&amp;esheet=54535585&amp;newsitemid=20260513601368&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=here&amp;index=6&amp;md5=703e613bd223a6a4abee78afa2351be2\" 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=54535585&amp;newsitemid=20260513601368&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=here&amp;index=7&amp;md5=8ca81f21c6057261adf66dec7f0329aa\" 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=54535585&amp;newsitemid=20260513601368&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.kbra.com&amp;index=8&amp;md5=c308dd815687a0b1526e30b6a7bcf839\" 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: 1014928<\/p><br\/> <b>Contacts<\/b> <br\/><p>\n<strong>Analytical Contacts<\/strong><\/p><p>\nMelvin Zhou, Managing Director (Lead Analyst)\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>\nDan DePaulo, Associate\n<br\/>+1 646-731-1259\n<br\/><a  href=\"mailto:dan.depaulo@kbra.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">dan.depaulo@kbra.com<\/a><\/p><p>\nArjun Mallya, Analyst\n<br\/>+1 646-731-2343\n<br\/><a  href=\"mailto:arjun.mallya@kbra.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">arjun.mallya@kbra.com<\/a><\/p><p>\nJack Kahan, Senior Managing Director, Global Head of ABS &amp; RMBS (Rating Committee Chair)\n<br\/>+1 646-731-2486\n<br\/><a  href=\"mailto:jack.kahan@kbra.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">jack.kahan@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 15 classes of notes issued by Research-Driven Pagaya Motor Asset Trust 2026-3 and Research-Driven Pagaya Motor Trust 2026-3 (collectively \u201cRPM 2026-3\u201d), an auto loan AB&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5390","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-infos-businesswire"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5390","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=5390"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5390\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5391,"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5390\/revisions\/5391"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=5390"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=5390"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=5390"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}