medium · Asset-Backed Securities waterfalls
Consider a prime auto ABS with a 'step-down' structure that allows the transaction to switch from sequential pay to pro-rata pay after 24 months.
Which of the following conditions would typically PREVENT this step-down from occurring?
- The cumulative net loss (CNL) rate is 1.80%, which exceeds the specified Month 24 performance trigger of 1.50%.
- The Class A-1 senior money market tranche has been fully retired on its scheduled amortization timetable.
- The prepayment speed, measured in ABS%, has increased from 1.0% to 1.4% amid a strong used car resale market.
- The reserve account remains fully funded at its required target level of 0.50% of the initial pool balance today.
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