The Series 2007-1 securitisation of $206 million is made up of prime and non-conforming mortgages. This issue follows the successful completion of an A$235 million SME/CMBS securitisation and the launch of an A$400 million commercial paper program earlier this month. Macquarie and Deutsche Bank were joint lead managers of the transaction.
"There was strong interest in the transaction from domestic investors," Macquarie Division Director Kevin Lee says.
"This securitisation confirms that the capital markets will continue to support high quality issuers with demonstrated track records."
Liberty managing director Sherman Ma says; "This issue highlights the importance of having a stand-alone operation based in New Zealand."
"The fund raising underscores Liberty's commitment to New Zealand and bolsters our investment in Mike Pero and the recent migration of our portfolio servicing function to our Auckland office."
