Standard&Poor's Ratings Services affirmed its 'AAA/A-1+' rating on Colorado Housing and Finance Authority's multifamily housing revenue bonds, series 1996A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, and J. The rating is based on the strength of the Fannie Mae collateral agreements securing the bonds. Each project is separately collateralized; assets from one project are not used to cover liabilities on any other. All issues have short-term investments commensurate with their ratings. In addition, all series exhibit asset-to-liability parity greater than 100%. The Fannie Mae collateral agreements provide credit and liquidity support for each transaction. Under the collateral agreement, Fannie Mae is obligated to make regularly scheduled mortgage payments prior to interest payment dates in the event that
