What types of credit ratings does Morningstar DBRS provide?

Morningstar DBRS provides independent credit ratings for corporate issuers, financial institutions, insurance companies, sovereign and public-sector entities, and structured finance instruments. Its ratings cover both long-term and short-term obligations and span asset classes including asset-backed securities, residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities, covered bonds, project finance, and other structured finance products.

How does the Morningstar DBRS credit rating methodology work?

Morningstar DBRS develops credit ratings using published methodologies, models, and criteria specific to each sector and asset class. Analysts evaluate available information and relevant risk factors, and ratings are determined through a Rating Committee process that reflects a collective, independent assessment of creditworthiness. The resulting ratings are forward-looking opinions about the likelihood that an issuer or security will meet its financial obligations.

How can credit rating data be accessed and integrated into existing systems?

Morningstar DBRS credit rating data can be accessed through automated data feeds, APIs, web subscriptions, and integrations with financial platforms. RatingsNow delivers rating data directly into client workflows through customizable automated feeds, while DBRS Connect APIs enable firms to programmatically access ratings, issuer information, and research content for integration into internal systems and applications.

What asset classes does Morningstar DBRS credit research cover?

Morningstar DBRS credit research spans corporate issuers, financial institutions, insurers, sovereigns, public finance, project finance, and structured finance markets. Research coverage includes asset-backed securities, residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities, covered bonds, structured credit transactions, collateralized loan obligations, asset-backed commercial paper, and other securitized products.

What is the difference between a credit rating and credit research?

TA credit rating is a forward-looking opinion from Morningstar DBRS about the creditworthiness of an issuer or security, expressed through a standardized rating scale. Credit research provides the underlying analysis, commentary, reports, outlooks, and market insights that help investors understand credit risks, industry trends, and the factors that may influence rating decisions.

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