On April 24, 2008, Standard&Poor's Ratings Services said it has lowered its ratings on GMAC LLC, parent company of Residential Capital LLC, to 'B' from 'B+'. The outlook remains negative. At the same time, we lowered the ratings on Residential Capital LLC to 'CCC+' from 'B' following the announcement that two independent board members have resigned. We also placed Residential Capital LLC's ratings on CreditWatch with negative implications. (Please see the related research update, titled, "Residential Capital LLC Ratings Cut To 'CCC+', On CreditWatch Negative On Performance Concerns," also published today on RatingsDirect.) The rating action on GMAC LLC reflects our concerns regarding Residential Capital LLC's stressed condition, the likelihood that Residential Capital LLC will require additional support,