Today Spar Nord Bank was awarded the following ratings by Moody's: Financial strength rating: C Long-term deposit rating: A1 Short-term deposit rating: P-1 The reason behind Spar Nord Bank's decision to initiate a rating process with Moody's is primarily that the Bank's business growth has, in recent years, generated an increased need for additional funding. Having been awarded a rating, the Bank expects to obtain a more diversified funding base, including by the floating of loans on the bond market.