Fitch Smartview: 142 U.S. Prime and Alt-A RMBS Transactions Placed Under Analysis

NEW YORK--(Business Wire)--Following its monthly surveillance review, Fitch identified 142
U.S. Prime and Alt-A transactions as 'Under Analysis' indicating that
Fitch will be issuing a rating action in the coming weeks. 1,875
transactions were designated with a SMARTView date of Jan. 22, 2008
indicating that no immediate action is necessary. To review a list of
these Prime and Alt-A deals use the following link (accessible to all
users of the Fitch Ratings web site): www.fitchratings.com/smartview

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