<div id="readability-page-1"><article>NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to 10 classes of mortgage-backed notes from New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust 2026-NQM2 (NRMLT 2026-NQM2), a $508.0 million non-prime RMBS transaction sponsored by Rithm Capital Corp. (formerly New Residential Investment Corp.), a publicly traded (NYSE: RITM) real estate investment trust (REIT). The underlying mortgages in the subject pool were primarily originated by NewRez LLC (67.6%). In addition, all loans will be serviced by NewRez LLC.NRMLT 2026-NQM2 is collateralized by a pool of 882 residential mortgages, seasoned approximately two months. Borrowers in NRMLT 2026-NQM2 possess a non-zero WA original credit score of 758 and exhibit a weighted average (WA) original loan-to-value (LTV) of 72.4% and a WA combined LTV (CLTV) of 72.4%. .KBRA’s rating approach incorporated loan-level analysis of the mortgage pool through its Residential Asset Loss Model (REALM), an examination of the results from third-party loan file due diligence, cash flow modeling analysis of the transaction’s payment structure, reviews of key transaction parties and an assessment of the transaction’s legal structure and documentation. This analysis is further described in our U.S. RMBS Rating Methodology.To access ratings and relevant documents, click here.Click here to view the report.Related Publications<ul><li>RMBS KCAT</li><li>New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust 2026-NQM2 (NRMLT 2026-NQM2) Tear Sheet</li></ul>Methodologies<ul><li>RMBS: U.S. RMBS Rating Methodology</li><li>Structured Finance: Global Structured Finance Counterparty Methodology</li><li>ESG Global Rating Methodology</li></ul>DisclosuresFurther information on key credit considerations, sensitivity analyses that consider what factors can affect these credit ratings and how they could lead to an upgrade or a downgrade, and ESG factors (where they are a key driver behind the change to the credit rating or rating outlook) can be found in the full rating report referenced above.A description of all substantially material sources that were used to prepare the credit rating and information on the methodology(ies) (inclusive of any material models and sensitivity analyses of the relevant key rating assumptions, as applicable) used in determining the credit rating is available in the Information Disclosure Form(s) located here.Information on the meaning of each rating category can be located here.Further disclosures relating to this rating action are available in the Information Disclosure Form(s) referenced above. Additional information regarding KBRA policies, methodologies, rating scales and disclosures are available at www.kbra.com.About KBRAKroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC (KBRA), one of the major credit rating agencies (CRA), is a full-service CRA registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an NRSRO. Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited is registered as a CRA with the European Securities and Markets Authority. Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK Limited is registered as a CRA with the UK Financial Conduct Authority. In addition, KBRA is designated as a Designated Rating Organization (DRO) by the Ontario Securities Commission for issuers of asset-backed securities to file a short form prospectus or shelf prospectus. KBRA is also recognized as a Qualified Rating Agency by Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission and is recognized by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners as a Credit Rating Provider (CRP) in the U.S.Doc ID: 1013291<img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT/query-ZGlzdHJvPW54JmlkPWJ3bmV3cyZsYW5nPWVuJnNpZD1hY3FyOCZzdHk9MjAyNjAyMDM1ODU2NzdyMQ?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT/query-ZGlzdHJvPW54JmlkPWJ3bmV3cyZsYW5nPWVuJnNpZD1hY3FyOCZzdHk9MjAyNjAyMDM1ODU2NzdyMQ"/>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260203585677/en/Analytical ContactsMinxi Qiu, Director (Lead Analyst) +1 646-731-1263 minxi.qiu@kbra.comBianca Rexach, Associate Director +1 646-731-1410 bianca.rexach@kbra.comEdward DeVito, Senior Managing Director (Rating Committee Chair) +1 646-731-2319 edward.devito@kbra.comBusiness Development ContactDaniel Stallone, Managing Director +1 646-731-1308 daniel.stallone@kbra.comSource: Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC</article></div>

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KBRA has assigned preliminary ratings to 10 classes of mortgage-backed notes from New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust 2026-NQM2, a $508 million non-prime RMBS transaction sponsored by Rithm Capital Corp. The transaction is backed by 882 residential mortgages, primarily originated by NewRez LLC, with a weighted average original credit score of 758 and a loan-to-value ratio of 72.4%. The analysis included loan-level assessments and cash flow modeling, as detailed in KBRA's U.S. RMBS Rating Methodology.

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