OREANDA-NEWS. Fitch Ratings has launched the SA RMBS Compare, an Excel tool that provides easy access to Fitch's surveillance and index data on South African RMBS transactions.

The SA RMBS Compare allows users to review the performance of transactions in comparison with macroeconomic indicators. The tool allows the comparison of transactions using performance measures such as arrears, defaults, recoveries and loss severity.

Fitch uses SA RMBS Compare to assess and monitor performance. SA RMBS Compare's main features are:
- Compare transaction performance with others
- Compare originators, vintages and product types
- Compare housing market and macroeconomic indicators
- Compare a selected portfolio of transactions
- Links to the full data history for each transaction
- Visualise comparisons with customisable charts and tables for inclusion in documents

The SA RMBS Compare is available at www.fitchratings.com and can be accessed through the links below. Fitch also has available ABS and RMBS Compare tools covering further EMEA jurisdictions.

SA RMBS Compare (All Browsers except Internet Explorer)
SA RMBS Compare (Internet Explorer Version)

Contacts:
Andreas Wilgen
Managing Director
+44 20 3530 1171
Fitch Ratings Limited
30 North Colonnade
London E14 5GN

Daniele Visentin
Director
+44 20 3530 1371

Andy Brewer
Senior Director
+44 20 3530 1005

Media Relations: Athos Larkou, London, Tel: +44 203 530 1549, Email: athos.larkou@fitchratings.com.

Additional information is available at www.fitchratings.com.

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South Africa RMBS Compare (All Browsers Except Internet Explorer)
South Africa RMBS Compare (Internet Explorer Version)

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16 Sep 2015 9:56 AM GMT/UTC

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