NewDay EU loan note issuer ratings affirmed as KBRA withdraws class E note rating

NewDay EU loan note issuer ratings affirmed as KBRA withdraws class E note rating
NewDay ratings affirmed, E cut

Amendments to the capital structure of NewDay Partnership EU Loan Note Issuer S.à r.l.'s Series VFN-P3, Sub-Series V1 prompt a fresh review of note ratings in the UK credit card ABS market. The action covers revised credit enhancement, margin profiles and maturity terms, while the Class E Notes are reduced to zero and their related commitments are cancelled.

Highlights

  • KBRA affirms ratings on two note classes and withdraws its rating on Class E Notes after their balance and commitments are reduced to zero.
  • Capital structure amendments involve revised credit enhancement levels, margin profiles, and maturity terms for NewDay Partnership EU Loan Note Issuer S.à r.l., Series VFN-P3, Sub-Series V1.
  • KBRA's analysis based on April 2026 distribution data finds the remaining notes' credit enhancement sufficient, with timely interest payments supporting credit stability.

Capital structure changes drive rating action

As reported by Kroll Bond Rating Agency, KBRA affirms its ratings on two classes of notes and withdraws its rating on one class of notes issued by NewDay Partnership EU Loan Note Issuer S.à r.l., Series VFN-P3, Sub-Series V1. The transaction is a UK credit card asset-backed securities programme backed by receivables originated by NewDay Ltd. and serviced by NewDay Cards Ltd.

The rating action reflects amendments to the capital structure, including revised credit enhancement levels, margin profiles and maturity terms. As part of those changes, the Class E Notes in VFN-P3, V1 are reduced to zero and the related commitments are cancelled, leading KBRA to withdraw that rating.

Performance supports affirmed notes

KBRA says its analysis indicates that existing credit enhancement for the remaining notes is sufficient to support the affirmed ratings. The review uses data as of the April 2026 distribution date, covering the March 2026 collection period.

To date, the securities have received timely interest payments. That performance record supports credit stability in the transaction and is relevant for investors tracking risk in the UK consumer ABS sector.

In our earlier coverage of KBRA’s rating actions on The ANB Corporation, we outlined how weaker profitability and thinner capital buffers led to debt rating downgrades, even as the long-term outlook was revised to Stable. We also noted that solid asset quality and a resilient deposit franchise helped support the bank’s funding profile despite near-term earnings pressure.

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