Transcription of The Securitization Process
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Asset-Backed Securities The Securitization Process Prof. Ian Giddy Stern School of Business New York University Asset-Backed Securities q The basic idea q What's needed? q The technique q Applications q Typical sequence Copyright 2001 Ian H. Giddy The Securitization Process3. Securitization of Assets q Securitization is the transformation of an illiquid asset into a security. q For example, a group of consumer loans can be transformed into a publically-issued debt security. q A security is tradable, and therefore more liquid than the underlying loan or receivables. Securitization of assets can lower risk, add liquidity, and improve economic efficiency. q Sometimes,assets are worth more off the balance sheet than on it. Copyright 2001 Ian H. Giddy The Securitization Process4. What is the Technique for Creating Asset-Backed Securities? q A lender originates loans, such as to a homeowner or corporation.
qCompare equivalent credit risks across different kinds of debt: corporate, sovereign, ABS qCompare alternatives across different ratings levels qObtain a relative as well as an absolute measure of credit risk qBe reasonably sure of a market to sell the security. n Moodys n Standard & Poors n Fitch n Moodys n Standard & Poors n Fitch
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