KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to Oban Cards 2026-1 PLC
KBRA UK (KBRA) assigns preliminary ratings to five classes of notes to be issued under the Oban master trust structure, a UK credit card ABS programme backed by receivables originated and serviced by Vanquis Bank Limited (Vanquis Bank, the Company or the Servicer). The issuance relates to Series 2026-1 (the Series), which will be issued by Oban Cards 2026-1 plc. Credit enhancement for the rated notes consists primarily of subordination of junior note classes, excess spread generated by the receivables and a liquidity reserve. The transaction also includes a minimum transferor interest of 0.75%, which provides structural protection against dilution risk.
Vanquis Bank is a UK specialist bank active in consumer lending in the United Kingdom. Its products include credit cards, vehicle finance and second charge mortgages, together with retail deposit products. Credit cards remain its largest business line by receivables balance, with gross customer interest-earning balances of approximately £1.5 billion as of year-end 2025.
The Series includes a revolving period of up to three years, which may be extended by up to 12 months in accordance with the transaction documents. During the revolving period, principal collections will generally be applied to purchase additional eligible receivables, unless a series pay-out event occurs, and no principal payments will be made on the notes. Following the revolving period, the transaction will enter a controlled accumulation period during which principal collections will be retained to fund repayment of the notes.
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Methodologies
- ABS: Credit Card ABS Global Rating Methodology
- Structured Finance: Global Structured Finance Counterparty Methodology
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Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC (KBRA), one of the major credit rating agencies (CRA), is a full-service CRA registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an NRSRO. Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited is registered as a CRA with the European Securities and Markets Authority. Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK Limited is registered as a CRA with the UK Financial Conduct Authority. In addition, KBRA is designated as a Designated Rating Organization (DRO) by the Ontario Securities Commission for issuers of asset-backed securities to file a short form prospectus or shelf prospectus. KBRA is also recognized as a Qualified Rating Agency by Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission and is recognized by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners as a Credit Rating Provider (CRP) in the U.S. Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK is located at 1 Connaught Place, 2nd Floor London, England.
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