Image depicting a tree with debts representing branches, labeled as senior or junior, and notched to illustrate their position in the capital structure.

Understanding Notching: How Credit Rating Agencies Assign Different Ratings to Specific Debts or Obligations

Introduction to Notching Notching, a term used in credit rating assessment, refers to assigning different ratings to specific debts or obligations of an entity based on their priority level within that organization’s capital structure. The practice of notching stems from the understanding that some debts, like senior or secured ones,

Read more