Perfected first lien

A first attachment on an asset that is duly recorded with the relevant government body so that the lender will be able to act on it should the borrower default.

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The bankruptcy-remote, statutorily defined nature of the issuer and a bond structure involving a perfected first lien security interest in the income tax revenues are key credit strengths that lead Fitch to consider the credit quality of the corporation's bonds as distinct from that of the village of Riverdale (IDR of CCC).

Fitch Ratings assigns 'BB' rating to Riverdale Finance Corporation 2018A

State statutes authorize the borrowing and provide for the perfected first lien on pledged revenues.

Fitch Affirms Public Lighting Authority of Detroit, MI Utility Tax Bonds at 'BBB+'; Outlook Stable

The bankruptcy-remote, statutorily defined nature of the issuer and a bond structure involving a perfected first lien security interest in the sales tax revenues are key credit strengths that lead Fitch to consider the corporation's credit quality as distinct from that of the city of Chicago (Issuer Default Rating 'BBB-', Stable Outlook).

Fitch Ratings assigns 'AAA' rating to Chicago Sales Tax Securitization Corporation