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A collateralized mortgage obligation (CMO) has the characteristics below. Which of the following are most accurate regarding its credit enhancement?
| Return on assets | 8.75% |
|---------------------------|-------------|
| Senior tranche | $400,000,000 |
| Subordinated tranche A | $120,000,000 |
| Subordinated tranche B | $50,000,000 |
| Value of collateral | $600,000,000 |
| Interest paid on liabilities of SPE | 7.50% |
| Fees and expenses | 0.60% |
I. There is overcollateralization.
II. The investors gain credit enhancement through the excess spread.
A
I only.
B
II only.
C
Both I and II.
D
Neither I nor II.