Vision
Accuracy
Speed
Trust

Delivering financial
insights at the
speed of markets

VAST is a nimble credit ratings agency focused on middle markets. We work with clients across multiple sectors looking to raise capital. Our ratings process includes free, preliminary feedback to help you quickly assess credit quality while structuring your deal. From data to insight…because the markets won’t wait

SERVICES

CORPORATE RATINGS FOCUSED ON MIDDLE MARKETS

CORPORATE RATINGS

We provide accurate and timely credit ratings, helping institutions assess creditworthiness across a wide array of transactions.

DEFINITIVE RATINGS

For clients that engage VAST for a final definitive rating, a credit ratings committee will meet to conduct a thorough review, incorporate qualitative overlays to refine the assessment to derive the definitive rating. Once completed, a final rating alongside with a detailed report is published providing actionable insights and a comprehensive overview of the factors influencing the rating outcome.

CORPORATE INDICATIVE MODELS

Our expertise in private placement ratings allows financial institutions to raise capital in private credit markets with confidence.

INSTANT INDICATIVE RATINGS FEEDBACK

The platform is configured to generate the preliminary rating accompanied by a concise rationale supporting the initial rating along highlighting key risk factors, emphasizing transparency and clarity in the preliminary evaluation process. Click here to learn more.

SECTORS

SOME OF THE CORPORATE SECTORS WE RATE

  • Aerospace & Defense

  • Auto & Related

  • Banking

  • Building Materials & Construction

  • Capital Goods

  • Chemicals

  • Consumer

  • Covered Bonds

  • Distribution/Postal Services

  • Diversified Manufacturing

  • Diversified Services

  • Energy (Oil & Gas)

  • Environmental Services

  • Finance Companies

  • Food, Beverage & Tobacco

  • Gaming, Lodging & Leisure

  • Global Power

  • Government Related Institutions

  • Health Care

  • HomeBuilding

  • Leveraged Finance

  • Media & Entertainment

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  • Natural Resources

  • Property/Real Estate

  • Real Estate Finance

  • Retailing 

  • Securities & Exchange

  • Speciality Finance

  • Technology

  • Telecommunications

  • Transportation

  • Utilities - Non US

  • Water/Wastewater Utility

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

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