Standard&Poor's Ratings Services raised its rating to 'AA+/A-1+' from 'AA+/A-1' on Minnesota Housing Finance Agency's (MHFA) residential housing finance bonds series 2003B, 2003J, 2004G, 2005C, and 2005I, due to the substitution of the existing standby bond purchase agreements (SBPAs) provided by Lloyds TSB Bank PLC (A/A-1) with SBPAs provided by the Royal Bank of Canada (AA-/A-1+). The 'AA+' long-term component of the rating is based on the unenhanced rating on the resolution. The SBPA provides coverage for the aggregate principal and interest in an amount equal to 184 days at a maximum rate of 12%. The agreement covers the weekly mode. The bonds currently bear interest in the weekly mode and shall be subject to mandatory tender upon