Fitch Issues Presale Report on Chevy Chase Auto Receivables Trust 2001-3

    NEW YORK--Dec. 5, 2001--Fitch issued a presale report today on Chevy Chase Auto receivables Trust 2001-3 discussing the rating analysis behind Fitch's expected ratings on the offered notes. The collateral securing the notes is a pool of highly seasoned retail installment sales contracts secured by automobiles, light duty trucks, and vans.
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