Core Insights - KBRA has assigned preliminary ratings to six classes of notes issued by Research-Driven Pagaya Motor Asset Trust 2026-R1 and Research-Driven Pagaya Motor Trust 2026-R1, which is an auto loan ABS transaction [1][2] - The total issuance for RPM 2026-R1 amounts to $442.30 million, with initial credit enhancement levels ranging from 35.69% for Class A notes to 2.65% for Class E-2 notes [2] Company Overview - Pagaya Structured Products LLC, the sponsor and administrator of the transaction, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pagaya US Holding Company LLC, which is itself a 100% owned subsidiary of Pagaya Technologies Ltd, an Israeli financial technology company [3] - Pagaya Technologies utilizes machine learning, big data analytics, and AI-driven credit analysis technology in the lending marketplace and is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the ticker PGY [3] Transaction Details - RPM 2026-R1 is Pagaya's first refinancing transaction under the RPM shelf, acquiring receivables previously securitized through the RPM platform in earlier transactions [2] - The proceeds from the note issuance will be allocated to the purchase account, reserve account, and certain transaction expenses [2] Rating Methodology - KBRA applied its Auto Loan ABS Global Rating Methodology, Global Structured Finance Counterparty Methodology, and ESG Global Rating Methodology in analyzing the transaction's capital structure and Pagaya's historical data [4] - The agency conducted operational reviews of Pagaya and third-party originators and servicers, along with periodic update calls to ensure comprehensive evaluation [4]