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Tenant Financials and Credit Ratings
You can search for current S&P rating information using an entity name, a standard identifier such as CUSIP, CINS, or ISINS number, or a Fund name.
Moody’s also provides a similar credit rating service, but while their ratings use similar symbols, there are significant differences. The table below compares the various symbols.
Standard & Poors | Moody’s | Interpretation |
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AAA | Aaa | Extremely strong capacity to meet financial commitments. |
AA | Aa2 | Very strong capacity to meet financial commitments. |
A | A2 | Strong capacity to meet financial commitments, but susceptible to adverse conditions |
BBB | Baa2 | Adequate capacity to meet financial commitments, but more subject to adverse economic conditions. |
BB | Ba2 | Less vulnerable in the near-term but faces major ongoing uncertainties in the event of adverse business, financial and economic conditions. |
B | B2 | More vulnerable to adverse business, financial and economic conditions but currently has the capacity to meet financial commitments. |
CCC | Caa2 | Currently vulnerable and dependent on favorable business, financial and economic conditions to meet financial commitments. |
CC | Currently highly vulnerable. | |
C- | A bankruptcy petition has been filed or similar action taken but payments or financial commitments are continued. | |
D- | Payment default on financial commitments. |
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While there is no such thing as a “risk-free” investment, choosing a NNN lease property with an investment-grade corporate tenant or a creditworthy franchise tenant will typically provide a reliable, lower-risk investment with steady monthly income and little to no responsibility, while meeting your financial and lifestyle expectations.
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