Resimac launches prime RMBS transaction

On 14 May, Resimac launched its Premier Series 2018-1 prime residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) transaction. The deal has an indicative total volume equivalent to A$750 million (US$567.1 million), including the US dollar-denominated Class A1 notes.

Resimac Premier Series 2018-1 indicative price guidance and structure:

ClassIndicative volume (m)Expected rating (S&P/Fitch)Credit enhancement (per cent)Weighted-average life (no. of years)Indicative price guidance (bp/1m BBSW)
A1 US$210 AAA/AAA 10 1.8 85-90 area/1m US Libor
A2 A$288.75 AAA/AAA 10 2.7 110 area
A3a A$50 AAA/AAA 10 5 3.71 per cent area, equivalent to 135 
A3b A$62.5 AAA/AAA 10 5 135 area
AB A$47.25 AAA/NR 3.7 4.5 165 area
B A$11.25 AA/NR 2.2 4.5 185-195 area
C A$7.5 A/NR 1.2 4.5 275-285 area
D A$6 BB/NR 0.4 4.3 575 area
E A$3 NR/NR N/A 5 ND

Source: National Australia Bank 14 May 2018

The transaction is expected to price on or before 18 May, according to arranger National Australia Bank which is also leading alongside Citi and Westpac Institutional Bank.