KfW's issuer rating is aligned with the Federal Republic of Germany's AAA sovereign rating.

Rating affirmation reflects the recent strong operating performance as well as solid asset quality and solvency metrics.

Scope Ratings has updated its issuer rating report on Sandnes Sparebank, rated A- with Stable Outlook.

The issuer’s credit strength combined with governance and cover pool support result in the highest rating. Market risks are moderate. Sound credit quality of the cover pool with granular, low loan-to-value domestic residential mortgage secured loans.

Scope Ratings has updated its issuer rating report on Landkreditt Bank, rated A- with Stable Outlook.

Rating affirmation reflects ongoing resilience of the bank's business and operating performance.

Scope Ratings has updated its rating report on the Obligasjoner med fortrinnsrett (Norwegian mortgage-covered bonds) issued by SSB Boligkreditt AS.

Scope Ratings has updated its analytical report on Brage Finans, rated A- with Stable Outlook.

Rating affirmation reflects the ongoing resilience of the bank's business and operating performance.

The issuer’s credit strength combined with governance and cover pool support result in the highest rating. A soft-bullet profile and overcollateralisation reduce risks from maturity mismatches; its low-loan-to-value cover assets are resilient to stress.