AMP starts marketing Progress 2018-1 RMBS deal

On 15 June, AMP Bank began taking indications of interest for its residential mortgage-backed securities transaction, Progress 2018-1. The deal has an indicative total volume of A$750 million (US$559.7 million) and is expected to launch in the week beginning 18 June.

Progress 2018-1 indicative price guidance and structure

TrancheIndicative volume (A$m)Expected rating (S&P/Moody's)Credit enhancement (per cent)Weighted-average life (no. of years)Indicative price guidance (bp/1m BBSW)
A 690 AAA/Aaa 8 2.9 112 area
AB 40.875 AAA/NR 2.55 6 160 area
B 11.25 AA/NR 1.05 6 180 area
C 6.975 A/NR 0.12 6 mid-high 200s area
D 0.9 NR/NR N/A 6 ND

Source: Westpac Institutional Bank 15 June 2018

Westpac Institutional Bank is arranging the transaction and leading alongside Deutsche Bank, Macquarie Bank, MUFG Securities and National Australia Bank.