[authors: Caitlin Dance, Thomas Caruso]

On April 3, DBRS updated its North American CMBS Multi-borrower Rating Methodology. Release.

On April 3, Fitch issued rating criteria for RMBS Lenders’ Mortgage Insurance. Release.

On April 3, Moody’s updated its rating methodology for the Mining Industry. Release.

On April 3, Moody’s updated its rating methodology for the Passenger Airline Industry. Release.

On March 28, 2018, Moody’s issued a statement that its US retail REITs generally will not be affected by Toys R Us’ plans to liquidate all its US Stores. Release.