KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to Angel Oak Mortgage Trust 2026-1 (AOMT 2026-1)

Core Viewpoint - KBRA has assigned preliminary ratings to ten classes of mortgage-backed certificates from Angel Oak Mortgage Trust 2026-1, which is a $298.9 million non-prime RMBS transaction [1] Group 1: Transaction Details - The underlying collateral consists of 581 residential mortgages [1] - A significant concentration of loans is underwritten using alternative income documentation [1] Group 2: Loan Classification - 65.9% of the loans are classified as non-qualified mortgages (Non-QM) [1] - 34.1% of the loans are exempt from the Ability-to-Repay rule [1]