Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) has assigned senior unsecured debt ratings to HomeStreet, Inc. HMST and HomeStreet Bank based on KBRA's Global Bank and Bank Holding Company Rating Methodology published on January 28, 2015.
KBRA's senior unsecured debt rating of BBB- for HomeStreet, Inc. is supported by HMST's sound regulatory capital levels, improving asset quality, and strong (and improving) earnings. The ratings are primarily constrained by weak historical performance, a subpar efficiency ratio, and limited diversification in the loan portfolio.
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Senior Managing Director
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