There is the same question (Q43) in 2009 FRM Full Exam Practice Exam1 from GARP. The solution is as follows.
In a CDO transaction, the Special Purpose Vehicle are special entities of financial institutions and are usually AAA rated. The SPV and institution are legally distinct and credit quality deterioration of the financial institution does not affect the SPV. In this case SPV counterparty risk is low, which is desired by the investor.