OREANDA-NEWS. Fitch Ratings has affirmed the rating of Lion Series 2009-1 Trust's Class A notes at 'AAAsf'. The transaction is a securitisation of Australian conforming residential mortgages originated by HSBC Bank Australia Limited (HSBC). The rating action is as follows:

AUD2.8bn Class A notes affirmed at 'AAAsf'; Outlook Stable.

KEY RATING DRIVERS
The affirmation reflects Fitch's view that the available credit enhancement is sufficient to support the notes' current rating, and the agency's expectations of Australia's economic conditions. Credit quality and performance of the underlying loans have remained within the agency's expectations. The transaction is currently paying down on a pro-rata basis.

At 30 June 2015, 30+ days arrears stood at 0.34%, below Fitch's 1Q15 Dinkum RMBS Index of 1.17%. There is no lenders' mortgage insurance, and there have been no losses to date.

RATING SENSITIVITIES
Fitch's 'AAAsf' breakeven stressed default rate is 8.35%. The Class A notes can withstand an additional 18.25% in defaults at Fitch's 'AAAsf' loss severity.

DUE DILIGENCE USAGE
No third party due diligence was provided or reviewed in relation to this rating action.

DATA ADEQUACY
Fitch conducted a file review of 10 sample loan files focusing on the underwriting procedures conducted by HSBC Bank Australia Limited compared to HSBC Bank Australia Limited's credit policy at the time of underwriting. Fitch has checked the consistency and plausibility of the information and no material discrepancies were noted that would impact Fitch's rating analysis.

A comparison of the transaction's representations, warranties and enforcement mechanisms (RW&Es) to those of typical RW&Es for this asset class is available by accessing the reports and/or links given under Related Research below.