Unsolicited rating

In relation to credit ratings, a credit rating which has not been requested by the issuer of the obligation being rated, and which is generally not paid for by the issuer.

The informational basis of an unsolicited credit rating is normally much less than that of a solicited credit rating, generally excluding - for example - in depth meetings with the issuer's management.

See also

• Credit rating
• Public information rating
• Solicited rating