Advanced Methodology FAQ
Deep dive questions on our methodology and ratings process
How often do the industry models get updated with new information?
How did the Payroll Protection Program (PPP Program) Affect FHRs during the Covid-19 pandemic?
How do you expect the December 2017 US tax changes to be reflected in the FHR?
Why is the distribution of risk levels in the RapidRatings system different than other tools I use?
Does the FHR account for a large firm's access to unused credit lines?
When does RapidRatings remove a company from the model dataset?
How are off-balance-sheet items (e.g. contingent claims) captured in the FHR?
How does the FHR incorporate the impact of significant related-party transactions?
Does the FHR model capture which high risk companies will eventually become low risk?