Report title: Washington Mutual Inc Downgraded To 'CCC' From 'BB-'; WAMU Bank 'BBB-/A-3' Affirmed
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Abstract: NEW YORK (Standard&Poor's) Sept. 24, 2008--Standard&Poor's Ratings Services said today that it lowered its counterparty credit rating on Washington Mutual Inc. (WAMU) to 'CCC/C' from 'BB-/B'. At the same time, we affirmed the 'BBB-/A-3' counterparty credit rating on Washington Mutual Bank because of the breadth of its retail franchise. "The downgrade was due to the increased likelihood that a potential sale of the company may not involve the whole company, which increases the risk of default for holding company creditors," said Standard&Poor's credit analyst Victoria Wagner. We also lowered the preferred stock rating to 'CC' from 'B-' to reflect the incremental risk of default of these securities. The outlook remains negative. According to press

Brief Excerpt: RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Washington Mutual Inc Downgraded To '###' From '##-'; WAMU Bank '###-/A-3' Affirmed Publication date: 24-Sep-2008 Primary Credit Analyst: Victoria Wagner, New York (1) 212-438-7406; victoria_wagner@standardandpoors.com...

Report Type: Ratings Action
Ticker: WM
Issuer: Washington Mutual, Inc.
GICS: Thrifts & Mortgage Finance (40102010)
Sector: Asset-Backed Commercial Paper, Asset-Backed Securities, Financial Institutions, Global Issuers, Public Finance, Residential MBS, Structured Finance
Country: United States
Region: United States
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