(The following statement was released by the rating agency)SYDNEY, September 16 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has affirmed the ratings of three AFG RMBS transactions. The transactions are securitisations of Australian conforming residential full-documentation mortgages originated by AFG Securities Pty Ltd (AFGS). The notes were issued by Perpetual Corporate Trust Limited, in its capacity as trustee of the Series.The rating actions are as follows: AFG 2013-1 Trust:AUD83.1m, Class A (ISIN AU3FN0018479) affirmed at 'AAAsf'; Outlook StableAUD6.8m, Class AB (ISIN AU3FN0018487) affirmed at 'AAAsf'; Outlook StableAFG 2013-2 Trust:AUD90.9m, Class A (ISIN AU3FN0020871) affirmed at 'AAAsf'; Outlook StableAUD13.3m, Class AB (ISIN AU3FN0020889) affirmed at 'AAAsf'; Outlook StableAFG 2014-1 Trust:AUD117.7m, Class A (ISIN AU3FN0022984) affirmed at 'AAAsf'; Outlook StableAUD12.6m, Class AB (ISIN AU3FN0022992) affirmed at 'AAAsf'; Outlook StableKEY RATING DRIVERS The affirmations reflect Fitch's view that available credit enhancement is sufficient to support the notes' current ratings and the agency's expectations of Australia's economic conditions. The credit quality and performance of the loans in the collateral pools have remained in line with Fitch's expectations.At 31 August 2016, 30+ arrears were 0.8%, 0.0% and 1.4% for AFG 2013-1, AFG 2013-2 and AFG 2014-1, respectively. There were no defaults or losses for any of the transactions.All loans in the pools are covered by lenders' mortgage insurance (LMI), with policies provided by Genworth Financial (NYSE:GNW) Mortgage Insurance Pty Limited (Insurer Financial Strength Rating: A+/Stable) and QBE Lenders' Mortgage Insurance Limited (Insurer Financial Strength Rating: AA-/Stable).The default model was not re-run for this rating action as the outstanding ratings are 'AAAsf' and a review of pre-determined performance triggers indicates the transaction displays stable asset performance. RATING SENSITIVITIES Fitch does not expect the ratings to be affected by any foreseeable change in performance. The transaction amortises pro-rata until call option triggers are met. At call, the transaction moves to sequential amortisation, mitigating tail risk. The ratings of the rated notes are LMI-independent and therefore not sensitive to downgrades to the LMI providers' ratings.USE OF THIRD PARTY DUE DILIGENCE PURSUANT TO SEC RULE 17G-10 Form ABS Due Diligence-15E was not provided to, or reviewed by, Fitch in relation to this rating action.REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND ENFORCEMENT MECHANISMS A description of each transaction's representations, warranties and enforcement mechanisms (RW&Es) disclosed in the offering documents that relate to the underlying asset pool is available by accessing the relevant appendix referenced under "Related Research" below. The appendices also contain a comparison of these RW&Es to those Fitch considers typical for the asset class as detailed in the Special Report, Representations, Warranties and Enforcement Mechanisms in Global Structured Finance Transactions, dated 26 March 2015.DATA ADEQUACY Fitch conducted a review of 10 sample loan files focusing on the underwriting procedures conducted by AFGS compared to its credit policy at the time of underwriting. Fitch has checked the consistency and plausibility of the information and no material discrepancies were noted that would affect Fitch's rating analysis.Contacts: Lead Surveillance Analyst Katie BrookesAnalystPhone +61 2 8256 0364Fitch Australia Pty Ltd, Level 15, 77 King St, Sydney, NSW 2000, AustraliaCommittee Chairperson
Natasha VojvodicSenior Director+61 2 8256 0350Media Relations: Leslie Tan, Singapore, Tel: +65 67 96 7234, Email: leslie.tan@fitchratings.com.Additional information is available at www.fitchratings.comSources of Information:The source of information used to assess these ratings was the servicer, AFGS. The issuer has informed Fitch that not all relevant underlying information used in the analysis of the rated notes is public.Applicable Criteria APAC Residential Mortgage Criteria (pub. 30 Aug 2016)https://www.fitchratings.com/site/re/887076Counterparty Criteria for Structured Finance and Covered Bonds (pub. 01 Sep 2016)https://www.fitchratings.com/site/re/886006Counterparty Criteria for Structured Finance and Covered Bonds: Derivative Addendum (pub. 18 Jul 2016)https://www.fitchratings.com/site/re/884964Global Criteria for Lendersâ Mortgage Insurance in RMBS (pub. 28 Jul 2016)https://www.fitchratings.com/site/re/884107Global Structured Finance Rating Criteria (pub. 27 Jun 2016)https://www.fitchratings.com/site/re/883130Related Research AFG 2013-2 New Issue - Appendixhttps://www.fitchratings.com/site/re/722157AFG 2013-2 Trust https://www.fitchratings.com/site/re/722156AFG 2014-1 Trust - in Respect of Series 2014-1 https://www.fitchratings.com/site/re/746975AFG 2014-1 Trust - in Respect of Series 2014-1 - Appendixhttps://www.fitchratings.com/site/re/746976AFG Series 2013-1 Trust https://www.fitchratings.com/site/re/704297AFG Series 2013-1 Trust - Appendixhttps://www.fitchratings.com/site/re/704295Representations, Warranties and Enforcement Mechanisms in Global Structured Finance Transactions (Applicable to Transactions Rated from Sept.26, 2011 until June 15, 2015) https://www.fitchratings.com/site/re/863817Additional Disclosures Dodd-Frank Rating Information Disclosure Form https://www.fitchratings.com/creditdesk/press_releases/content/ridf_frame.cfm?pr _id=1011784Solicitation Status https://www.fitchratings.com/gws/en/disclosure/solicitation?pr_id=1011784Endorsement Policy https://www.fitchratings.com/jsp/creditdesk/PolicyRegulation.faces?context=2&det ail=31ALL FITCH CREDIT RATINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CERTAIN LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERS. PLEASE READ THESE LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERS BY FOLLOWING THIS LINK: HTTP://FITCHRATINGS.COM/UNDERSTANDINGCREDITRATINGS. IN ADDITION, RATING DEFINITIONS AND THE TERMS OF USE OF SUCH RATINGS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE AGENCY'S FREE WEB SITE AT WWW.FITCHRATINGS.COM. PUBLISHED RATINGS, CRITERIA, AND METHODOLOGIES ARE AVAILABLE FROM THIS SITE AT ALL TIMES. FITCH'S CODE OF CONDUCT, CONFIDENTIALITY, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, AFFILIATE FIREWALL, COMPLIANCE, AND OTHER RELEVANT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FROM THE CODE OF CONDUCT SECTION OF THIS SITE. FITCH MAY HAVE PROVIDED ANOTHER PERMISSIBLE SERVICE TO THE RATED ENTITY OR ITS RELATED THIRD PARTIES. DETAILS OF THIS SERVICE FOR RATINGS FOR WHICH THE LEAD ANALYST IS BASED IN AN EU-REGISTERED ENTITY CAN BE FOUND ON THE ENTITY SUMMARY PAGE FOR THIS ISSUER ON THE FITCH WEBSITE. Fitch Australia Pty Ltd holds an Australian financial services licence (AFS licence no. 337123) which authorises it to provide credit ratings to wholesale clients only. Credit ratings information published by Fitch is not intended to be used by persons who are retail clients within the meaning of the Corporations Act 2001.