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AmeriCredit Corp. Jul 08
Standard & Poors, July 2008
Abstract
Strong market position in subprime automobile lending Full-spectrum lending capabilities Granularity of receivables portfolio Concentration in subprime automobile lending Reliance on asset-backed securities (ABS) markets for funding Encumbered balance sheet Standard & Poor's Ratings Services' rating on AmeriCredit Corp. reflects the company's concentration in subprime auto lending, reliance on the ABS markets for funding, and encumbered balance sheet. Offsetting factors include its strong market position in subprime automobile lending, lending capabilities across the credit spectrum, and the granularity of its receivables portfolio. AmeriCredit's concentration in subprime auto financing is a negative ratings factor, given that the credit quality of these loans is highly vulnerable to economic cycles. The company's establishment of full spectrum lending capabilities through the acquisition of near-prime...
Companies mentioned in this report are: General Motors Financial Co. Inc.
Action: Review
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Research Type: Full Analysis
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