Thinktank launches A$500 million Commercial Series 2021-2 Trust

On 22 November, Thinktank Group launched its A$500 million (US$361.9 million) small ticket commercial and residential mortgage-backed securities deal, Commercial Series 2021-2 Trust. The transaction is anticipated to price by 25 November. Westpac Institutional Bank is arranger and lead manager alongside Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Deutsche Bank and Macquarie Bank.

Commercial Series 2021-2 Trust structure and indicative price guidance

TrancheIndicative volume (A$m)Expected rating (S&P)Weighted-average life (no. of years)Initial credit support (per cent)Indicative price guidance (bp/1m BBSW)
A1 300 AAA 2 40 100-105 area
A2 83 AAA 2 23.4 120 area
B 32.5 AA 3 16.9 140 area
C 32.5 A 3 10.4 175 area
D 22.5 BBB 3 5.9 270 area
E 12 BB 3 3.5 ND
F 8.5 B 3 1.8 ND
G 4 NR 3 1 ND
H 5 NR 3 N/A ND

Source: Westpac Institutional Bank 22 November 2021

Tranches E and F are no longer available, while A2-D have 50 per cent availability. Tranches G and H are retained by the borrower.