On October 1, DBRS released its methodologies for rating companies in oil and gas and oilfield servicesOil and GasOilfield Services.

On September 30, Moody's released its methodology for rating companies in the consumer durables industry.  Report.

On September 30, Fitch proposed a new methodology for estimating losses for US RMBS transactions. Comments should be submitted by October 31.  Report.

On September 30, DBRS released its methodology for analyzing legal criteria in European structured finance transactionsReport.

On September 29, Moody's released its methodology for rating bond programs issued by housing finance agencies and secured by multifamily loansReport.

On September 29, Fitch proposed a new methodology for rating commercial real estate loans securing covered bonds.  Comments should be submitted by October 27.  Report.

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