OREANDA-NEWS. Fitch Ratings has published a special report containing operational assessments of U.S. residential loan aggregators and originators. This report provides assessments of 24 entities, covering company and management experience, risk management/quality control, sourcing and acquisition of assets, underwriting/credit evaluation, property valuation, and performance history.

As part of its operational review effort, and in conjunction with its RMBS rating process, Fitch holds full reviews and/or targeted discussions with originators and aggregators prior to RMBS bond issuance. Fitch transaction presale reports had previously contained assessments on individual subject aggregators and originators; today's release serves to consolidate the assessments into one report.