Clayton's Quantum Servicing Corp. Receives First Rating on S&P's Select Servicer...

Clayton's Quantum Servicing Corp. Receives First Rating on S&P's Select
Servicer List

SHELTON, Conn., Jan. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Clayton Holdings, Inc.
(Nasdaq: CLAY), a leading provider of information-based analytics, consulting
and outsourced services for capital markets firms, lending institutions, fixed
income investors and loan servicers announced today that its special servicing
unit, Quantum Servicing Corp. has been rated "average" by Standard & Poor's.
This was the servicer's first rating since being added to the S&P Select
Servicer List last April. The company earned a place on this select list
after only 18 months of operation.
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According to S&P, Quantum's initial rating is "based on the company's
superior level of automation, an industry-experienced management team and its
internal control and risk management environment." The report also mentions
strong process management, thorough policies and procedures, a satisfactory
(and developing) training regimen, and successful execution of strategic
business initiatives.
In addition to the rating, S&P said Quantum's outlook is "Stable." The
S&P report stated: "Management is committed to improving Quantum's performance
and profits by expanding its loan servicing portfolio. Quantum's servicing
strategy is to capitalize on its superior automation, experienced management
team and sound internal controls to maximize cost efficiencies while providing
superior service and minimizing investor portfolio risk."
The complete S&P report can be found at:
http://www.clayton.com/ProductsAndServices/special_servicing.aspx.

"Continued turmoil in the subprime market and growing concern within the
high-LTV market are driving demand for independent, customized servicing
operations," said Frank P. Filipps, Clayton Holding's Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer. "In 2007 our servicing portfolio grew by more than 150
percent and we added 11 new clients. The rating and outlook from S&P reaffirm
our business model."
About Clayton Holdings, Inc.
Clayton Holdings, Inc., headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut, is an
information and analytics company serving leading capital markets firms,
lending institutions, fixed income investors and loan servicers with a full
suite of information-based analytics, specialty consulting and outsourced
services. Clayton's services include due diligence analytics, conduit support
services, professional staffing, compliance products and services, credit risk
management and surveillance and specialized loan servicing services.
Additional information is available at www.clayton.com.
About the S&P Servicer List
The Standard & Poor's Select Servicer list is based on a comprehensive
assessment of a firm's operational capabilities for servicing commercial
mortgage, residential mortgage, and/or asset-backed portfolios. Standard &
Poor's performs an analysis of a firm's management and organization, servicing
administration, and financial position. To be included and remain on the
Select Servicer List, a firm must meet the criteria for attaining at least an
AVERAGE rating with an outlook of stable. Inclusion on the list reflects that
a firm is, at the very least, performing its duties in an effective and
controlled manner, and is in general compliance with investor, regulatory and
agency requirements.
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SOURCE Clayton Holdings, Inc.

William F. Campbell of Campbell Lewis Communications for Clayton Holdings,
Inc., +1-212-995-8057, +1-917-328-6539 (m), bill@campbelllewis.com