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Compass Analytics plans to build integration between bond libraries and its loan-level models over the next year or two as investors demand more loan-level analysis. “The buyside needs to look at the loans behind the deal and at the whole deal so they can decide which tranches are cheap or rich on a relative value basis,” explained Rob Kessel, managing partner in San Rafael, Calif. Compass may partner with data providers such as Intex to attain deal structure and waterfall rules information.
Compass may also expand its capability to model distressed assets. “The rush has started with folks getting into the sector,” Kessel said. The company is considering making its loan-level models more granular, such as looking at foreclosure timing and costs, servicer advance rate assumptions and their impact on servicers and investors.
Kessel expects the percentage of Compass’ buyside clients to shoot up over the next five years to 50% from 5% now. The growth will come as the buyside relies more heavily on and demands more loan-level analysis, he said.
The company recently acquired Tuttle Risk Management Services, expanding its client base and adding eight professionals to its existing group of 12.