Rating Scales

DBRS uses five rating scales in providing ratings for long-term obligations, short-term obligations (including commercial paper), preferred shares, claims paying ability and income fund stability. The mortgage servicer evaluation scale may also be used in respect of certain Structured Finance ratings.

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• Commercial Paper and Short-Term Debt
• Long-Term Obligations
• Preferred Shares
• Claims Paying Ability
• Income Fund Stability
• Servicer Evaluations
• Short-Term and Long-Term Rating Relationships