Nordic Credit Rating publishes its methodology for covered bonds
The covered bond rating methodology focuses on Nordic covered bond issuers, national regulations and market characteristics.
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Sustainable power production supports the creditworthiness of Nordic utilities
NCR views the credit outlook for Nordic utilities as stable supported by sustainable power generation and strong ownership.
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Swedbank's controversy spills over to Swedish savings banks
The controversy surrounding Swedbank has received significant attention, NCR reviewed the impact for savings banks.
Rapidly growing and profitable niche banks face challenges
NCR sees challenges ahead for consumer banks due to declining growth prospects, higher funding costs and higher losses.
Nordic bond maturities in 2019 - a slightly more challenging affair
Our analysis suggests the issuers may have to refinance 2019 maturities at a premium from current levels.
NCR expands coverage to covered bonds
During spring, 2019, market participants will be invited to provide comments on the covered bond methodology.
Sparbanken Västra Mälardalen
Rating withdrawn on 1 Sep. 2025 due to merger with then Sparbanken Rekarne, now Sparbanken Mälardalen.
Upward pressure on Swedish mortgage rates goes beyond Riksbank decision
The Riksbank may not raise the repo rate tomorrow due to weak inflation figures, slowing growth, Brexit concerns and a wavering global economy. However, other factors could drive mortgage rates.
Sparbanken Mälardalen AB (publ)
Sparbanken Mälardalen is a Swedish savings bank based in the Mälardalen region, west of Stockholm. Its core market comprises five municipalities with a combined population of about 180,000. Formed on 1 Sep. 2025 through the merger of Sparbanken Rekarne and Sparbanken Västra Mälardalen, it is one of Sweden's largest savings banks.
The bank is owned by the savings bank foundations of the two former banks and Swedbank AB. It has a history of collaborating with Swedbank on various products, IT solutions and retail mortgage financing through Swedbank Hypotek AB.
Swedish banking market is strong, despite potential housing market volatility
Nordic Credit Rating (NCR) applies a score of 'a-' for the Swedish banking market and views the domestic operating environment as stable.