In Brief: Bonds Rated, Backed By Low-Income Loans

Standard & Poor's has rated the first security backed by mortgages to low-income borrowers.

The loans, originated through nonprofit Neighborhood Housing Service of America, were made to borrowers that earn 80% of median income or less.

The $75 million security was rated AA.

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