Press Release

DBRS Morningstar Takes Rating Actions on Five American Credit Acceptance Receivables

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March 10, 2020

DBRS, Inc. (DBRS Morningstar) took rating actions on 28 outstanding ratings from five American Credit Acceptance Receivables transactions. Of the rated classes reviewed, nine were upgraded, four were discontinued due to repayment, and 15 were confirmed. For the ratings that were upgraded, performance trends are such that credit enhancement levels are sufficient to cover DBRS Morningstar’s expected losses at their new respective rating levels. For the notes that were confirmed, performance trends are such that credit enhancement levels are sufficient to cover DBRS Morningstar’s expected losses at their current respective rating levels.

The ratings are based on DBRS Morningstar’s review of the following analytical considerations:

--Transaction capital structure, proposed ratings and form and sufficiency of available credit enhancement.
--The transaction parties’ capabilities with regard to origination, underwriting and servicing.
--The credit quality of the collateral pool and historical performance.

Notes:
The principal methodology is DBRS Master U.S. ABS Surveillance Methodology, which can be found on dbrs.com under Methodologies & Criteria.

The rated entity or its related entities did not participate in the rating process for this rating action. DBRS Morningstar had access to the accounts and other relevant internal documents of the rated entity or its related entities in connection with this rating action.

Please see the related appendix for additional information regarding the sensitivity of assumptions used in the rating process.

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