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The Thekwini Fund 11 (RF) Limited – Ratings Affirmed

Johannesburg, 28 April 2017 — Global Credit Ratings (“GCR”) has affirmed the following final, public long-term credit ratings accorded to the following Class A Notes issued by The Thekwini Fund 11 (RF) Ltd (the “Issuer”):

●
 Class A1 Notes,
stock code TH11A1;
 due 18 July 2041;
AAA(ZA)(sf)
 Stable Outlook;
●
 Class A2 Notes,
stock code TH11A2;
 due 18 July 2041;
AAA(ZA)(sf)
 Stable Outlook;
●
 Class A3 Notes,
stock code TH11A3;
 due 18 July 2041;
AAA(ZA)(sf)
 Stable Outlook;
●
 Class A4 Notes,
stock code TH11A4;
 due 18 July 2041;
AAA(ZA)(sf)
 Stable Outlook;
●
 Class A5 Notes,
stock code TH11A5;
 due 18 July 2041;
AAA(ZA)(sf)
 Stable Outlook;
●
 Class A6 Notes,
stock code TH11A6;
 due 18 July 2041;
AAA(ZA)(sf)
 Stable Outlook;
●
 Class A7 Notes,
stock code TH11A7;
 due 18 July 2041;
AAA(ZA)(sf)
 Stable Outlook;
●
 Class A8 Notes,
stock code TH11A8;
 due 18 July 2041;
AAA(ZA)(sf)
 Stable Outlook.

Concurrently, GCR has upgraded the following final, public long-term credit ratings accorded to the following classes of Notes issued by the Issuer, and accorded a Positive Outlook:

●
 Class B1 Notes
stock code TH11B1;
 due 18 July 2041;
AA+(ZA)(sf)
 Positive Outlook;
●
 Class B2 Notes
stock code TH11B2;
 due 18 July 2041;
AA+(ZA)(sf)
 Positive Outlook;
●
 Class B3 Notes,
stock code TH11B3;
 due 18 July 2041;
AA+(ZA)(sf)
 Positive Outlook;
●
 Class C1 Notes,
stock code TH11C1;
 due 18 July 2041;
BBB+(ZA)(sf)
 Positive Outlook;
●
 Class C2 Notes,
stock code TH11C2;
 due 18 July 2041;
BBB+(ZA)(sf)
 Positive Outlook;
●
 Class C3 Notes,
stock code TH11C3;
 due 18 July 2041;
BBB+(ZA)(sf)
 Positive Outlook.

The Transaction also has Class D Notes of R67,000,000 and a subordinated Start-Up Loan of R79,810,000, which are both unrated. The final, public credit ratings accorded to the Class A Notes relate to timely payment of interest and ultimate payment of principal, whilst the ratings on all other securities relate to ultimate payment of interest and ultimate payment of principal. The ratings exclude an assessment of the ability of the Issuer to pay either any (early repayment) penalties or any default interest rate penalties.

RATING RATIONALE

The Thekwini Fund 11 (RF) Limited has an amortising R4bn Residential Mortgage Backed Securities Programme (the “Programme”), comprising of home loans originated by SA Home Loans (Pty) Ltd (“SAHL”). SAHL was established in 1999 as a specialist home lender. It is the sixth largest home loan lender and is the largest non-bank home loan lender in South Africa.

The aggregate principal balance of Notes outstanding has declined from R3.47bn in April 2015 to R2.56bn as at 18 April 2017. The Notes have a legal final maturity date in July 2041, with the coupon step-up date occurring on 18 July 2018. The Transaction benefits from the establishment of a Reserve Fund of R86.75m, as well as an Arrears Reserve, Capital Reserve and an external Redraw Facility.

There were no breaches in any covenants reported over the 12 month review period. The Issuer’s home loan portfolio is of a granular nature, comprising in excess of 4,000 home loans as at 31 March 2017. As per the Eligibility Criteria, no home loan can exceed a Committed Loan-To-Value (“LTV”) ratio in excess of 81% and a Payment-To-Income ratio of 31%. The Weighted Average Current LTV ratio of the portfolio was 61.0% as at 31 March 2017. GCR has adjusted the Weighted Average Default Frequency and Weighted Average Recovery Rate metrics for the Transaction to 7.3% and 92.7% respectively for a ‘B(ZA)(sf)’ rating scenario. The relatively satisfactory repayment profile of the Issuer’s portfolio and subsequent pay-down of the designated Class A1 Notes over the review period has necessitated a rating upgraded on the Class B and Class C Notes.

For more information regarding the Transaction, please refer to The Thekwini Fund 11 (RF) Limited – R4bn Residential Mortgage Backed Securities Programme Surveillance Report to be published on 28 April 2017.

RATINGS HISTORY

Stock code
Initial/ Last Rating
Long Term Rating
Short Term Rating
Outlook
TH11A1
29 April 2016
AAA(ZA)(sf)
n.a
Stable
TH11A2
29 April 2016
AAA(ZA)(sf)
n.a
Stable
TH11A3
29 April 2016
AAA(ZA)(sf)
n.a
Stable
TH11A4
29 April 2016
AAA(ZA)(sf)
n.a
Stable
TH11A5
29 April 2016
AAA(ZA)(sf)
n.a
Stable
TH11A6
29 April 2016
AAA(ZA)(sf)
n.a
Stable
TH11A7
29 April 2016
AAA(ZA)(sf)
n.a
Stable
TH11A8
29 April 2016
AAA(ZA)(sf)
n.a
Stable
TH11B1
29 April 2016
AA(ZA)(sf)
n.a
Stable
TH11B2
29 April 2016
AA(ZA)(sf)
n.a
Stable
TH11B3
29 April 2016
AA(ZA)(sf)
n.a
Stable
TH11C1
29 April 2016
BBB(ZA)(sf)
n.a
Stable
TH11C2
29 April 2016
BBB(ZA)(sf)
n.a
Stable
TH11C3
29 April 2016
BBB(ZA)(sf)
n.a
Stable

ANALYTICAL CONTACTS

Primary Analyst

Rishentra Naidoo

Senior Structured Finance Analyst

+27 11 784 1771

rishentran@globalratings.net

Secondary Analyst

Tinashe Mujuru

Structured Finance Analyst

+27 11 784 1771

tinashem@globalratings.net

Committee Chairman

Emma-Jane Fulcher

Sector Head: Structured Finance Ratings

+27 11 784 1771

fulcher@globalratings.net

APPLICABLE METHODOLOGIES AND RELATED RESEARCH

Global Master Structured Finance Rating Criteria – Feb ’17;

Global Residential Mortgage Backed Securities Rating Criteria – May ’16; and

The Thekwini Fund 11 (RF) Limited New Ratings Report – Apr ’16.

RATING LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERS

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS/ACRONYMS USED IN THIS DOCUMENT AS PER GCR’S STRUCTURED FINANCE GLOSSARY

Arrears General term for non-performing obligations, i.e. obligations that are overdue.
Arrears Reserve An accounting provision made in a reserve fund for arrears.
Capital The sum of money that is used to generate proceeds.
Coupon Interest payment on a security.
Covenant A provision that is indicative of performance. Covenants are either positive or negative. Positive covenants are activities that the borrower commits to, typically in its normal course of business. Negative covenants are certain limits and restrictions on the borrowers’ activities.
Default A default occurs when: 1.) The Borrower is unable to repay its debt obligations in full; 2.) A credit-loss event such as charge-off, specific provision or distressed restructuring involving the forgiveness or postponement of obligations; 3.) The borrower is past due more than X days on any debt obligations as defined in the transaction documents; 4.) The obligor has filed for bankruptcy or similar protection from creditors.
Eligibility Criteria Limitations imposed on the type and quality of assets that can be sold by the Originator / Servicer into the Securitisation vehicle which ensure the transaction will track the performance of historical data analysed as closely as possible.
Income Money received, especially on a regular basis, for work or through investments.
International Scale Rating LC International local currency (International LC) ratings measure the likelihood of repayment in the currency of the jurisdiction in which the issuer is domiciled. Therefore, the rating does not take into account the possibility that it will not be able to convert local currency into foreign currency or make transfers between sovereign jurisdictions.
Issuer The party indebted or the person making repayments for its borrowings.
Loan A sum of money borrowed by a debtor that is expected to be paid back with interest to the creditor. A debt instrument where immovable property is the collateral for the loan. A mortgage gives the lender a right to take possession of the property if the borrower fails to repay the loan. Registration is a prerequisite for the existence of any mortgage loan. A mortgage can be registered over either a corporeal or incorporeal property, even if it does not belong to the mortgagee. Also called a Mortgage bond.
Long-Term Rating A long term rating reflects an issuer’s ability to meet its financial obligations over the following three to five year period, including interest payments and debt redemptions. This encompasses an evaluation of the organisation’s current financial position, as well as how the position may change in the future with regard to meeting longer term financial obligations.
Option Either a call or a put option. A call option gives the holder the right to buy assets at an agreed price on or before a particular date. A put option gives the holder the right to sell assets at an agreed price on or before a particular date.
Principal The total amount borrowed or lent, e.g. the face value of a bond, excluding interest.
Rating Outlook A Rating outlook indicates the potential direction of a rated entity’s rating over the medium term, typically one to two years. An outlook may be defined as: ‘Stable’ (nothing to suggest that the rating will change), ‘Positive’ (the rating symbol may be raised), ‘Negative’ (the rating symbol may be lowered) or ‘Evolving’ (the rating symbol may be raised or lowered).
Repayment Payment made to honour obligations in regards to a credit agreement in the following credited order: 3.) Satisfy the due or unpaid interest charges; 4.) Satisfy the due or unpaid fees or charges; and 5.) To reduce the amount of the principal debt.
Reserve Fund A funded account available for use by a Special Purpose Vehicle for one or more specified purposes. A reserve fund is often used as a form of credit enhancement. Typically accumulated over time, through excess cash flows.
Securities Various instruments used in the capital market to raise funds.
Short-Term Rating A short term rating is an opinion of an issuer’s ability to meet all financial obligations over the upcoming 12 month period, including interest payments and debt redemptions.
Stock Code A unique code allocated to a publicly listed security.
Surveillance Process of monitoring a transaction according to triggers, covenants and key performance indicators.
Timely Payment The principal debt, interest, fees and expenses being repaid promptly in accordance with the contractual obligation.
Transaction A transaction that enables an Issuer to issue debt securities in the capital markets. A debt issuance programme that allows an Issuer the continued and flexible issuance of several types of securities in accordance with the programme terms and conditions.
Ultimate Payment A measure of the principal debt, interest, fees and expenses being repaid over a period of time determined by recoveries.
Weighted The weight that a single obligation has in relation to the aggregated pool of obligations. For example, a single mortgage principal balance divided by the aggregated mortgage pool principal balance.
Weighted Average An average resulting from the multiplication of each component by a factor reflecting its importance or, relative size to a pool of assets or liabilities.
   

For a detailed glossary of terms please click here

SALIENT FEATURES OF ACCORDED RATINGS

GCR affirms that a.) no part of the ratings was influenced by any other business activities of the credit rating agency; b.) the ratings were based solely on the merits of the rated entity, security or financial instrument being rated; c.) such ratings were an independent evaluation of the risks and merits of the rated entity, security or financial instrument; and d.) the validity of the ratings is for a maximum of 12 months, or earlier as indicated by the applicable credit ratings document.

The Servicer participated in the rating process via face-to-face meetings and other written correspondence.

The credit ratings have been disclosed to the Servicer with no contestation of the ratings.

The ratings above were solicited by, or on behalf of the rated client, and therefore, GCR has been compensated for the provision of the ratings.

The information received from the Issuer and other reliable third parties to accord the credit ratings included:

  • The final signed and executed transaction documents;
  • Quarterly Investor reports of the Issuer;
  • Prepayments data;
  • Foreclosure and recoveries data; and
  • Pool cut as at 31 March 2017.

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