Almost certain likelihood of support from the Korean government Strong market position in residential mortgage backed securities (RMBS) and long-term fixed-rate mortgage loan markets Strong asset quality Relatively low profitability High business concentration due to legal restrictions Relatively high interest rate risk The ratings on Korea Housing Finance Corp. (KHFC: foreign currency A/Stable/A-1; local currency A+/Stable/A-1) reflect the almost certain likelihood of support from the government of Korea (foreign currency rating A/Stable/A-1; local currency rating A+/Stable/A-1), strong market position in RMBS and long-term fixed-rate mortgage loan markets, and strong asset quality. On the other hand, the ratings also reflect KHFC's relatively low profitability, high business concentration due to legal restrictions, and relatively high interest rate risk. The ratings on KHFC