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Explore our blog for practical advice on data discovery, data visualization, and last-mile data delivery across structured finance use cases within the context of a metadata-first data strategy. Discover how-to posts, ChatGPT prompt guides, and other valuable content to enhance your data analysis and presentation skills.
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A Deep Dive into Tap Rock Resources: Data Lineage and M&A Analysis

Trace the data lineage of Tap Rock Resources from private entity to M&A exit. Learn how to programmatically link SEC filings, debt instruments, and corporate events for verifiable analysis.

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Tracing BlackRock Commercial Real Estate: A Data Lineage Approach

Trace BlackRock's commercial real estate exposure from 13F filings to CMBS loan tapes. Learn how to programmatically link equity holdings to underlying debt for precise risk modeling.

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Deconstructing Apollo Commercial Real Estate: From Filings to Loan Tapes

Analyze Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance (ARI) programmatically using SEC filings. Learn how to track loan origination to securitization with verifiable data lineage.

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A Data-Driven Guide to CMBS: From Loan Tapes to Verifiable Insights

Learn what CMBS are from a data lineage perspective. Understand how to source, parse, and link CMBS data programmatically from EDGAR filings to verifiable insights.

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Analyzing the SoFi Credit Rating for ABS Surveillance

Learn how to analyze the SoFi credit rating for ABS surveillance. Understand data lineage, disambiguate borrower vs corporate vs tranche ratings, and build verifiable risk models.

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Guide to analyzing priority income funds

Deconstructing the Priority Income Fund: A Guide for Analysts

Learn how to analyze priority income funds programmatically. Understand waterfall structures, SEC filings, and how to build verifiable risk models for fund analysis.

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Guide to analyzing New Residential Investment Corp programmatically

Programmatic Analysis of New Residential Investment Corp (Rithm Capital)

Learn how to programmatically analyze New Residential Investment Corp (Rithm Capital). Understand data lineage, SEC filings, and how to link CIKs to RMBS deals for risk monitoring.

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Deconstructing the Mercury Insurance Group Rating for Programmatic Analysis

Learn how to programmatically analyze the Mercury Insurance Group rating. Understand data lineage, SEC filings, and how to build verifiable risk models for insurance counterparty analysis.

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Programmatic Analysis of the Amazon Credit Rating

Learn how to programmatically analyze the Amazon credit rating. Understand data lineage, SEC filings, and how to build verifiable risk models using credit ratings.

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Programmatic Guide to US Bank Credit Ratings

Learn how to programmatically analyze US bank credit ratings for structured finance. Understand data lineage, entity linking, and integration with counterparty risk models.

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How to Find Owners of Commercial Property: A Data Lineage Approach

Learn how to find owners of commercial property using a data lineage approach. Trace ownership through SPVs, LLCs, and trusts for CMBS risk modeling and counterparty analysis.

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Guide to tenant improvements in commercial real estate and CMBS analysis.

Tenant Improvements: Programmatic Analysis for CMBS and CRE

Learn what tenant improvements are in commercial real estate and CMBS. Understand TI allowances, their impact on NOI, and how to programmatically analyze them from lease agreements and filings.

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Guide to commercial & industrial loans in structured finance.

What Are C&I Loans A Structured Finance Guide

Learn what C&I loans are in structured finance. Understand commercial & industrial loans, their role in CLOs, and how to programmatically analyze them with data lineage.

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Guide to citing SEC filings with proper identifiers and data lineage.

How to Cite SEC Filings for Reproducible Financial Analysis

Learn how to cite SEC filings correctly for reproducible financial analysis. Master CIK, Accession Numbers, and File Numbers to build verifiable data lineage.

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Flattening Yield Curve: A Programmatic Guide for Structured Finance Analysts

Learn how to programmatically analyze a flattening yield curve for structured finance. Monitor Treasury spreads, link macro signals to deal-level data, and build reproducible workflows.

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BDC Holdings Dataset Download: A Guide for Programmatic Analysis

Accessing a reliable BDC holdings dataset download is critical for structured-finance analysis. Learn how to source, structure, and analyze BDC portfolio data programmatically.

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A Practical Guide to Defeasance in Real Estate

Learn how defeasance works in real estate, including the process, costs, key parties, and strategic considerations for CMBS loan prepayment.

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What Is Capitalization Rate in Real Estate?

Learn what capitalization rate means in real estate, how to calculate cap rates, and how this key metric helps investors evaluate property investments.

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Real Estate Debt Service Coverage Ratio Explained

Master the debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) in real estate with this comprehensive guide covering calculation, benchmarks, underwriting, and stress testing.

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Visual comparison of CDO and CLO structured finance instruments and their key differences.

CDO vs CLO: Understanding the Key Differences

Understand the key differences between CDOs and CLOs, including collateral quality, structure, risk profiles, and performance history in structured finance.

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Cap Rate Formula Real Estate: An Analytical Guide

Master the cap rate formula in real estate with this analytical guide covering NOI calculation, property valuation, interpretation, and advanced applications.

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A Guide on How to Purchase Mortgage-Backed Securities

Learn how to purchase mortgage-backed securities with this comprehensive guide covering market access, screening, due diligence, execution, and portfolio monitoring.

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8 Asset Backed Securities Examples: A 2025 Analysis

Explore 8 asset backed securities examples with detailed analysis of MBS, CDOs, auto loans, credit cards, student loans, equipment financing, and more.

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Commercial real estate properties and financial structures representing CMBS securitization.

What Is a Commercial Mortgage Backed Security Explained

What is a commercial mortgage-backed security (CMBS)? Learn how CMBS work, their structure, lifecycle, and key risks for investors in this comprehensive guide.

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What is a business development company? Quick guide

What is a business development company (BDC)? Learn how BDCs work, their investment structure, regulatory framework, and key risks for investors.

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What is a tranche in finance? Quick guide

What is a tranche in finance? Learn how tranches work, their role in structured finance, and how risk is allocated across senior, mezzanine, and junior tranches.

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What is a special purpose vehicle? A quick guide

What is a special purpose vehicle and why do SPVs matter? Explore how SPVs work, their uses, and the key risks in one clear guide.

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Introducing the AI Tech CMBS Exposure Tool

Discover our new AI-powered tool for analyzing technology sector exposure in CMBS deals with instant insights and risk assessment.

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How to Ask Chatbots the Right Questions About Deals

Master the art of asking chatbots precise questions about CMBS and ABS deals. Unlock actionable insights with metadata-driven strategies.

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Changing Chart Types with ChatGPT: From Bar to Line

Transform your existing charts into new formats to meet different needs.

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FIGI Tracker for SEC.gov EDGAR Filings

Count.co canvas looking for references to FIGIs in SEC.gov EDGAR filings.

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Sample chart depicting the distribution of multifamily collateral in CMBS deals, comparing the percentage of deals with multifamily collateral against the number of multifamily loans.

Making the CMBS Collateral Distribution Chart

Discover the reasons behind and the process of creating the CMBS Collateral Distribution Chart.

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Sample chart showing the trend of ABS auto loan delinquencies over time, categorized by 31-60 days, 61-90 days, and 90+ days delinquency periods.

Making the ABS Delinquencies Chart

Understand the creation and purpose of the ABS Delinquencies Chart.

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Table showing the top 5 states for a CMBS deal in terms of the number of properties and percentage of the pool, including California, New York, Texas, North Carolina, and Illinois.

Why and How We Made the Geographic Distribution for CMBS

Understand the creation and purpose of the CMBS Geographic Distribution Charts.

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Customizing Chart Colors with ChatGPT: Enhancing Visual Appeal

Learn how to modify chart colors to highlight key data points and improve readability.

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Transforming Fonts in Your Charts with ChatGPT

Learn how to change font types, sizes, and styles to create a professional and cohesive look.

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Sample chart showing the distribution of FICO scores in ABS deals, highlighting the percentage of loans within different FICO score ranges.

Why and How We Made the ABS FICO Distribution Chart

Discover the reasons behind and the process of creating the ABS FICO Distribution Chart.

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Sample chart showing the distribution of loan terms in ABS deals, highlighting the percentage of loans with different terms.

Why and How We Made the ABS Loan Term Distribution Chart

Discover the reasons behind and the process of creating the ABS Loan Term Distribution Chart.

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Modifying Chart Legends with ChatGPT: Improving Clarity

Learn how to customize chart legends to make your data more understandable and visually appealing.

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Simplifying Complex Data with ChatGPT: Making Charts Accessible

Learn how to break down complex data into simpler, more digestible visualizations.

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Highlighting Important Data in Charts with ChatGPT

Learn how to emphasize key data points in your charts to draw attention to the most important information.

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Using Gradients and Solid Colors in Charts with ChatGPT

Learn how to apply gradients and solid colors to enhance the visual appeal of your charts.

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Maintaining Consistent Chart Styles with ChatGPT

Learn how to ensure all your charts follow a consistent style guide for professional presentations.

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Combining Multiple Charts with ChatGPT: Creating Comprehensive Views

Learn how to combine multiple charts into a single, comprehensive visualization.

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Comparing Two Time Periods with ChatGPT: Trend Analysis

Learn how to create charts that compare data across different time periods for trend analysis.

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Comparing Two Data Sources with ChatGPT: Cross-Reference Analysis

Learn how to create charts that compare data from different sources for comprehensive analysis.

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Enhancing Chart Backgrounds with ChatGPT: Visual Appeal

Learn how to customize chart backgrounds to create more visually appealing and professional presentations.

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Interactive Chart Modifications with ChatGPT: Dynamic Visualizations

Learn how to create interactive chart modifications that respond to user input and provide dynamic visualizations.

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Automatic Chart Customization Bot with ChatGPT

Learn how to set up a ChatGPT bot that understands your style guide and automatically applies the correct styles when a chart is dropped in.

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Adding Annotations and Highlights to Charts with ChatGPT

Learn how to add annotations and highlights to your charts to draw attention to specific data points or trends.

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Creating Multi-Axis Charts with ChatGPT

Learn how to create charts with multiple axes to represent different data sets on the same chart for more complex analysis.

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Using ChatGPT to Filter and Display Specific Data Segments

Learn how to filter data to display only specific segments in your charts, making it easier to focus on relevant information.

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Incorporating Interactive Elements into Charts with ChatGPT

Explore how to add interactive elements to your charts, such as hover-over information and clickable data points.

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Creating Infographic-Style Charts with ChatGPT

Learn how to transform your charts into infographic-style visualizations for more engaging and informative presentations.

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Sample ChatGPT prompt for summarizing a chart.

Generating Summary Reports from Chart Data Using ChatGPT

Discover how to use ChatGPT to automatically generate summary reports based on the data presented in your charts.

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Sample chart showing the distribution of interest rates in CMBS deals, highlighting the percentage of loans with different interest rates.

Why and How We Made the CMBS Interest Rates Distribution

Discover the reasons behind and the process of creating the CMBS Interest Rates Distribution Chart.

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Sample chart showing the distribution of loan structures in CMBS deals, highlighting the percentage of loans with different structures.

Why and How We Made the CMBS Loan Structure Distribution

Discover the reasons behind and the process of creating the CMBS Loan Structure Distribution Chart.

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Sample chart showing the maturity schedule of loans in CMBS deals, highlighting the distribution of loan maturities over time.

Why and How We Made the CMBS Maturity Schedule Chart

Discover the reasons behind and the process of creating the CMBS Maturity Schedule Chart.

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Sample chart showing the distribution of property types in CMBS deals, highlighting the percentage of loans backed by different property types.

Why and How We Made the CMBS Property Types Distribution

Discover the reasons behind and the process of creating the CMBS Property Types Distribution Chart.

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What if CMBS data showed up in 20 types of Google SERP features

Imagining if CMBS data appeared in Google SERP features.

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