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Fitch recently assigned ratings to four servicers, upgrading two of them.
First Nationwide saw its residential master servicer rating go to 'RMS2-'. Fitch has recently added plus and minus signs to its servicer rating criteria to further distinguish between companies.
The master servicer rating is based on the company's improvements over the past year in its training program, procedures and controls, technology goals and oversight of primary servicers.
"These operational strengths, combined with FNMC's strong financial performance provide the company with the capability to effectively meet the requirements of servicing its master servicing portfolio," Fitch said.
* Countrywide's subprime servicer was upgraded by Fitch to 'RPS1' as a primary servicer. It's top rating for prime and alternative-A loan products was also affirmed by Fitch.
The ratings were based on Countrywide's strong company and management experience, sophisticated proprietary technology and solid financial condition, Fitch said.
"The ratings also reflect Countrywide's continued commitment to enhancing its servicing platform and its readiness to address a significant increase in portfolio size or related delinquencies," Fitch said.
Source: HighBeam Research, Ratings Roundup: Fitch Sees Strength in Four Veterans.(Brief...