Moody’s provides information on default rates, ratings changes, and other credit information. Examine the default rates for syndicated bank loans and structured financed securities by going to their site. To access Moody’s study of historical default rates:

 Go to www.moodys.com.

 Search for “Rating Methodologies and Performance.”

 “Historical Performance”

 Look for:

 Syndicated bank loans

 Structured finance default studies