KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to Upstart Securitization Trust 2024-1

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to three classes of notes issued by Upstart Securitization Trust 2024-1 (“UPST 2024-1”), a $208.001 million consumer loan ABS collateralized by unsecured consumer loans.

The preliminary ratings reflect initial credit enhancement levels of 45.50% for the Class A notes, 35.50% for the Class B notes, and 20.50% for the Class C notes. Credit enhancement consists of overcollateralization, excess spread, a non-declining cash reserve account and subordination (except for the Class C notes).

UPST 2024-1 represents the 44th ABS securitization collateralized by unsecured consumer loans originated through the online platform operated by Upstart Network, Inc. (“Upstart” or the “Company”), a 100% owned subsidiary of the publicly traded entity Upstart Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: UPST).

KBRA applied its Consumer Loan ABS Global Rating Methodology, as well as its Global Structured Finance Counterparty Methodology and ESG Global Rating Methodology as part of its analysis of the portfolio pool data, underlying collateral pool and capital structure. KBRA considered its operational reviews of Upstart, as well as periodic update calls with the Company. Operative agreements and legal opinions will be reviewed prior to closing.

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Methodologies

• ABS: Consumer Loan ABS Global Rating Methodology
• Structured Finance: Global Structured Finance Counterparty Methodology
• ESG Global Rating Methodology

Disclosures

Further 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 ESG factors (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.

A 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 here.

Information on the meaning of each rating category can be located here.

Further 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 www.kbra.com.

About KBRA

Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC (KBRA) is a full-service credit rating agency 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 by the Ontario Securities Commission for issuers of asset-backed securities to file a short form prospectus or shelf prospectus. KBRA is also recognized by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners as a Credit Rating Provider.

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Analytical Contacts

Michael Polvere, Associate Director (Lead Analyst)

+1 646-731-3339

michael.polvere@kbra.com

Michael Williams, Associate

+1 646-731-1232

michael.williams@kbra.com

Vicky Xiao, Senior Analyst

+1 646-731-1422

vicky.xiao@kbra.com

Melvin Zhou, Managing Director (Rating Committee Chair)

+1 646-731-2412

melvin.zhou@kbra.com

Business Development Contact

Arielle Smelkinson, Senior Director

+1 646-731-2369

arielle.smelkinson@kbra.com

Source: Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC