Pepper starts marketing PRS 22 RMBS deal with possible green tranche

On 21 November, Pepper Group (Pepper) began taking indications of interest for the Class A1-a, Class A2 and Class B notes of its residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) transaction, PRS 22. The structure may also include an Australian dollar denominated A1-Ga tranche backed by green mortgages, subject to sufficient demand.

PRS 22 indicative price guidance and structure

TrancheIndicative volume (A$m)Expected ratings (S/M)Weighted-average life (no. of years)Indicative price guidance (bp/1m BBSW)
A1-a ND AAA/Aaa 2.6 140-145 area
A2 111 AAA/Aaa 4 210-220 area
B 52.5 AA/NR 4 235-245 area
C 21 A/NR 4 310
D 16.5 BBB/NR 4 410
E 9 BB/NR 3.9 610
F 7.5 B/NR 2.9 720
G 7.5 NR/NR 5 ND

Source: Westpac Institutional Bank 21 November 2018

Pepper conducted investor meetings regarding the transaction in the week of 5 November, which were arranged by Citi, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, National Australia Bank, Natixis, Standard Chartered Bank and Westpac Institutional Bank.