Statistical News Release: Volume of Dutch securitisations increasing for the first time since 2007
(WorldNews Netherlands)

In 2018, the amount outstanding in Dutch securitisations placed with investors went up by EUR 0,7 billion (+1.4%) to EUR 50.1 billion. This marked the first growth since the financial crisis in 2007. The increase was mainly driven by higher issuance volumes, which totalled EUR 9.1 billion. New mortgage providers entered the securitisations market as well as market operators that had been absent for some time. Nevertheless, the total volume of outstanding securitisations is still 65% below the level of 2007. Securitisations involve bundling of loans extended to households and businesses, which are then packaged and sold as marketable debt securities through dedicated securitisation vehicles....