The rating on Hypo-Bank Burgenland AG’s Austrian mortgage covered bonds (Hypothekenpfandbriefe) reflects the issuer's A- rating enhanced by six notches from governance and cover pool support.

The rating reflects a well-established savings bank business model, solid earnings, a moderate risk profile, and sound financial viability management.

Scope Ratings has updated its rating report on Brage Finans AS, rated A- with Positive Outlook.

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

The rating on DNB Boligkreditt’s Norwegian obligasjoner med fortrinnsrett reflects the issuer's credit strength enhanced by two notches from governance factors. Five notches provide a buffer against an issuer downgrade.

The rating on Landkreditt Boligkreditt's Norwegian covered bonds reflects the issuer rating enhanced by eight notches from governance and cover pool support. Stable performance and two notches buffer against an issuer downgrade.

Scope has today withdrawn the AAA/Stable ratings on the Norwegian covered bonds (obligasjoner med fortrinnsrett) issued by Verd Boligkreditt AS (Verd) for business reasons.

The change in Outlook reflects the expectation of stronger owner support when the company becomes a strategic subsidiary of one of the largest savings banks in Norway.

The rating on Compagnie de Financement Foncier’s French obligations foncières reflects the issuer's A+ rating enhanced by up to nine notches from governance and cover pool factors. Five notches provide a buffer against an issuer downgrade.

Scope Ratings has updated its rating report on Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, rated BBB+ with Stable Outlook.