Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency; Single Family Multiple MBS; Single Family Whole Loan

S&P Global Ratings assigned its 'AA+' long-term rating and underlying rating (SPUR) to Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency's (MassHousing, or the agency) single-family housing revenue bonds (SFHRBs), series 209 (federally taxable), 210 (AMT), 211 (non-AMT), and 212 (non-AMT/soft put). At the same time, we affirmed our 'AA+' long-term rating on MassHousing's SFHRBs outstanding. The outlook is stable. The rating reflects our opinion of: Consistent strengthening in the indenture's performance and equity position over the past two years; The very strong asset quality of the single-family loan portfolio, with approximately 74% of the portfolio consisting of mortgage-backed securities (MBS) guaranteed by Fannie Mae, and high-performing whole loans; Strong parity of approximately 116.63%, as demonstrated in economic stress scenario cash flows that reflect

...S&P Global Ratings assigned its '##+' long-term rating and underlying rating (SPUR) to Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency's (MassHousing, or the agency) single-family housing revenue bonds (SFHRBs), series 209 (federally taxable), 210 (AMT), 211 (non-AMT), and 212 (non-AMT/soft put). At the same time, we affirmed our '##+' long-term rating on MassHousing's SFHRBs outstanding. The outlook is stable. The rating reflects our opinion of: + Consistent strengthening in the indenture's performance and equity position over the past two years; + The very strong asset quality of the single-family loan portfolio, with approximately 74% of the portfolio consisting of mortgage-backed securities (MBS) guaranteed by Fannie Mae, and high-performing whole loans; + Strong parity of approximately 116.63%, as demonstrated in economic stress scenario cash flows that reflect fully funded loss coverage at the '##' level; + Sufficient program reserves to provide liquidity for delinquent mortgage loans, along...

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