CPS Announces $419.95 Million Senior Subordinate Asset-Backed Securitization

Group 1 - The core announcement is about Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. closing its second term securitization in 2025, marking its 55th senior subordinate securitization since 2011 and the 38th consecutive securitization to receive a triple "A" rating from at least two rating agencies on the senior class of notes [1][2] - The securitization involved the sale of $419.95 million in asset-backed notes secured by $439.29 million in automobile receivables, with the notes issued by CPS Auto Receivables Trust 2025-B [2] - The transaction consists of five classes of notes with varying interest rates and ratings, with a weighted average coupon of approximately 5.96% [3] Group 2 - Initial credit enhancement for the 2025-B transaction includes a cash deposit equal to 1.00% of the original receivable pool balance and overcollateralization of 4.40%, with agreements requiring accelerated principal payments to achieve specified overcollateralization levels [4] - Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. specializes in providing indirect automobile financing to individuals with past credit issues or limited credit histories, primarily funding through securitization markets [6]