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Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the Servicer, or in the event the Servicer is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the Owner. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the Owner. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgage. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the Owner. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial Account. As soon as practical thereafter the expenses of such sale shall be paid and the Servicer shall reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Fees, and on the Remittance Date immediately following the date on which such sale proceeds are received the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in the Custodial Account shall be distributed to the Owner. The Servicer shall advance funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is located. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement with respect to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02.

Appears in 51 contracts

Samples: Master Servicing Agreement (Structured Asset Securities Corp Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-11h), Master Servicing Agreement (Structured Asset Sec Corp Mort Pas THR Cert Ser 2002 4h), Master Servicing Agreement (Structured Asset Sec Corp Mor Pass Thru Cer Ser 2002-10h)

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Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the Servicer or its designee (or MERS, as applicable) or such other Person as may be designated by the Master Servicer, or in the event the Servicer or its designee (or MERS, as applicable) is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the Owner. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the Owner. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts best efforts to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) a REMIC REMIC, FASIT or REIT election has not been made with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, held and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner Master Servicer to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half three years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner Master Servicer as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) ifProperty. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, with the written consent of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant required to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among provide financing for the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgagesale of any REO Property. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The Subject to the approval of the Master Servicer as described in this paragraph, the disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the Owner. Prior to acceptance by the Servicer of an offer to sell any REO Property, the Servicer shall notify the Master Servicer of such offer in writing which notification shall set forth all material terms of said offer (each a "Notice of Sale"). The Master Servicer shall be deemed to have approved the sale of any REO Property unless the Master Servicer notifies the Servicer in writing, within five (5) days after its receipt of the related Notice of Sale, that it disapproves of the related sale, in which case the Servicer shall not proceed with such sale. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial Account. As soon as practical thereafter the expenses of such sale shall be paid and the Servicer shall reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing FeesFees and unreimbursed advances made pursuant to Section 5.03, and on the Remittance Date immediately following the date on Principal Prepayment Period in which such sale proceeds are received the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in the Custodial Account shall be distributed to the Owner. The With the prior consent of the Master Servicer, the Servicer shall advance withdraw from the Custodial Account funds necessary to reimburse the Servicer for costs and expenses approved by the Master Servicer and incurred by the Servicer in connection with the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is located4.10. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners Owner of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 4.16 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement with respect to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.0211.02.

Appears in 37 contracts

Samples: Correspondent Servicing Agreement (Structured Asset Securities Corp Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-22), Correspondent Servicing Agreement (Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust), Correspondent Servicing Agreement (Structured Asset Securities Corp)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the ServicerPurchaser or its designee, or in the event the Servicer Purchaser is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer Company from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner Purchaser shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the OwnerPurchaser or its designee. The Servicer Company shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner Purchaser solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The ServicerCompany, either itself or through an agent selected by the ServicerCompany, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer Company shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer Company deems to be in the best interest of the OwnerPurchaser. The Servicer Company shall use its Best Efforts best efforts to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years one year after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) (A) a REMIC election has not been made with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer Company determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner Purchaser to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years year is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) Property the Servicer Company shall report monthly to the Owner Purchaser as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgageProperty. The Servicer Company shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer Company at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer Company deems to be in the best interests of the OwnerPurchaser. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial Account. As soon as practical thereafter the expenses of such sale shall be paid and the Servicer Company shall reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing FeesFees and unreimbursed advances made pursuant to Section 5.03, and on the Remittance Date immediately following the date on Principal Prepayment Period in which such sale proceeds are received the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in the Custodial Account shall be distributed to the OwnerPurchaser. The Servicer Company shall advance withdraw the Custodial Account funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 4.10 and the fees of any managing agent of the ServicerCompany, a Subservicer, or the Servicer Company itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is located. The Servicer Company shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners Purchasers of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this the Section 3.18 4.16 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement with respect to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02.

Appears in 28 contracts

Samples: Assignment and Assumption (Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2007-1), Warranties and Servicing Agreement (Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2006-12), Warranties and Servicing Agreement (Lehman XS Trust Series 2006-12n)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the ServicerPurchaser or its designee, or in the event the Servicer Purchaser is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer Company from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner Purchaser shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the OwnerPurchaser or its designee. The Servicer Company shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner Purchaser solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The ServicerCompany, either itself or through an agent selected by the ServicerCompany, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer Company shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer Company deems to be in the best interest of the OwnerPurchaser. The Servicer Company shall use its Best Efforts best efforts to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years one year after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) (A) a REMIC election has not been made with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer Company determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner Purchaser to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years year is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) Property the Servicer Company shall report monthly to the Owner Purchaser as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgageProperty. The Servicer Company shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer Company at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer Company deems to be in the best interests of the OwnerPurchaser. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial Account. As soon as practical thereafter the expenses of such sale shall be paid and the Servicer Company shall reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing FeesFees and unreimbursed advances made pursuant to Section 5.03, and on the Remittance Date immediately following the date on Principal Prepayment Period in which such sale proceeds are received the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in the Custodial Account shall be distributed to the OwnerPurchaser. The Servicer Company shall advance withdraw the Custodial Account funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 4.10 and the fees of any managing agent of the ServicerCompany, a Subservicer, or the Servicer Company itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is located. The Servicer Company shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners Purchasers of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this the Section 3.18 4.16 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement with respect to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02.

Appears in 28 contracts

Samples: Warranties and Servicing Agreement (Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust), Warranties and Servicing Agreement (Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2005-7), Warranties and Servicing Agreement (Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Rate)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the ServicerPurchaser, or in the event the Servicer Purchaser is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer Company from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner Purchaser shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the OwnerPurchaser. The Servicer Company shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner Purchaser solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The ServicerCompany, either itself or through an agent selected by the ServicerCompany, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer Company shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer Company deems to be in the best interest of the OwnerPurchaser. The Servicer Company shall use its Best Efforts best efforts to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years one year after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer Company determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner Purchaser to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years year is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer Company shall report monthly to the Owner Purchaser as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent of the OwnerPurchaser, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer Company as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer Company and Owner Purchaser shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgage. The Servicer Company shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer Company at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer Company deems to be in the best interests of the OwnerPurchaser. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial Account. As soon as practical thereafter the expenses of such sale shall be paid and the Servicer Company shall reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing FeesFees and unreimbursed advances made pursuant to Section 5.03, and on the Remittance Date immediately following the date on Principal Prepayment Period in which such sale proceeds are received the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in the Custodial Account shall be distributed to the OwnerPurchaser. The Servicer Company shall advance withdraw the Custodial Account funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 4.10 and the fees of any managing agent of the ServicerCompany, a Subservicer, or the Servicer Company itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is located. The Servicer Company shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners Purchasers of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this the Section 3.18 4.16 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner Purchaser may at its election terminate this Agreement with respect to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.0211.02.

Appears in 18 contracts

Samples: Reconstituted Servicing Agreement (Structured Asset Securities Corp Mort Pas THR Cer Se 2002-2), Reconstituted Servicing Agreement (Structured Asset Sec Corp Mort Pass THR Cert Ser 2002-15), Reconstituted Servicing Agreement (Structured Asset Sec Corp Mort Pass THR Cert Ser 2002-15)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the Servicer, or in Servicer on behalf of the event Owner and without reference to the Servicer is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state Owner except as otherwise required by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is locatedlaw. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the Owner. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. In consideration therefor, the Owner shall pay the Servicer the REO Management Fee. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the OwnerOwner in accordance with Accepted Servicing Practices. The Servicer shall provide the Owner on a monthly basis a report on the status of each REO Property. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts commercially reasonable efforts to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years one year after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years year is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgageProperty. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the National Flood Disaster Protection Insurance Act of 19731968, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required abovein Section 2.10 hereof. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the OwnerOwner in accordance with Accepted Servicing Practices. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial AccountAccount pursuant to the terms of this Agreement but not later than the second Business Day following receipt thereof. As soon as practical thereafter thereafter, the expenses of such sale shall be paid and the Servicer shall reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, Advances and unpaid Servicing FeesFees made pursuant to this Section 2.18. With respect to each REO Property, the Servicer shall hold all funds collected and on received in connection with the Remittance Date immediately following operation of the date on which such sale proceeds are received the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining REO Property in the Custodial Account shall be distributed to the OwnerAccount. The Servicer shall advance funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant cause to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, be deposited on or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is located. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date prior to the Owners of second Business Day following the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the receipt thereof in each Custodial Account all revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement received with respect to one or more the conservation and disposition of the related REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02Property.

Appears in 15 contracts

Samples: Flow Servicing Agreement (GSR Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-5f), Flow Servicing Agreement (GSR Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-2f), Flow Servicing Agreement (GSR Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-10f)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the Servicer, or in the event the Servicer is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner Servicer shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the Owner. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managedlocated and consistent with the Owner Servicing Guidelines. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the Owner. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgage. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Propertycoverage, liability insurance andinsurance, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in accordance with the amount required aboveprovisions of Section 3.09 and 3.10 hereof. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the Owner. Prior to the disposition of the REO Property, the Owner may provide a valuation for the REO Property to the Servicer no later than three (3) Business Days after notification of the Owner by the Servicer. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial Collection Account. As soon as practical thereafter the expenses of such sale shall be paid and the Servicer shall reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed xxxxxxxxxxxx X&X Advances, Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Fees, and on the Remittance Date immediately following the date on which such sale proceeds are received the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in the Custodial Collection Account shall be distributed to the Owner. The Servicer shall advance funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard or Flood insurance pursuant to this Section 3.12 3.14 and the fees of any managing agent of property manager appointed by the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is located. .” The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners Owner of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 3.14 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement with respect to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02.

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Samples: Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-15ar), Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-14sl), Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-8xs)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the Servicerrelated Trust, or in the event the Servicer related Trust is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner related Trust shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the Ownerrelated Trust. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner related Trust solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the such REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the Ownerrelated Trust. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 3.12, in connection with a foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure, in the event the Servicer has reasonable cause to believe that a Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, or if the Master Servicer otherwise requests, an environmental inspection or review of such Mortgaged Property to be conducted by a qualified inspector shall be arranged by the Servicer. Upon completion of the inspection, the Servicer shall provide the Master Servicer with a written report of such environmental inspection. In the event that the environmental inspection report indicates that the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In the event that the environmental inspection report is inconclusive as to the whether or not the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not, without the prior written approval of the Master Servicer, proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts be reimbursed for all Servicing Advances made pursuant to this paragraph with respect to the related Mortgaged Property from the amounts on deposit in the Custodial Account with respect to Securitized Loans in the same Trust. In the event that a Trust which has made one or more REMIC elections acquires any REO Property in connection with a default or imminent default on a Securitized Loan, the Servicer shall dispose of such REO Property not later than the end of the third taxable year after the year of its acquisition by the related Trust unless the Servicer has applied for and received a grant of extension from the Internal Revenue Service (and provides a copy of the same to the Master Servicer) to the effect that, under the REMIC Provisions and any relevant proposed legislation and under applicable state law, a REMIC elected by such Trust may hold REO Property for a longer period without adversely affecting the REMIC status of such REMIC or causing the imposition of a federal or state tax upon such REMIC. If the Servicer has received such an extension (and provided a copy of the same to the Master Servicer), then the Servicer shall continue to attempt to sell the REO Property for its fair market value for such period longer than three years as soon such extension permits (the “Extended Period”). If the Servicer has not received such an extension, and the Servicer is unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending 3 months before the end of such third taxable year after its acquisition by the related Trust or if the Servicer has received such an extension, and the Servicer is unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending three months before the close of the Extended Period, the Servicer shall, before the end of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as possible and shall sell applicable, (i) purchase such REO Property at a price equal to the REO Property’s fair market value or (ii) auction the REO Property to the highest bidder (which may be the Servicer) in an auction reasonably designed to produce a fair price prior to the expiration of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as the case may be. The related Trustee shall sign any event document or take any other action reasonably requested by the Servicer which would enable the Servicer, on behalf of the related Trust, to request such grant of extension. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, no REO Property acquired by a Trust shall be rented (or allowed to continue to be rented) or otherwise used by or on behalf of such Trust in such a manner or pursuant to any terms that would: (i) cause such REO Property to fail to qualify as “foreclosure property” within three years after title has been taken the meaning of Section 860G(a)(8) of the Code; or (ii) subject any REMIC elected by such Trust to the imposition of any federal income taxes on the income earned from such REO Property, including any taxes imposed by reason of Sections 860F or 860G(c) of the Code, unless (i) a REMIC election the Servicer has not been made agreed to indemnify and hold harmless such Trust with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner to imposition of any such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgagetaxes. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (ai) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or property and (bii) unpaid principal balance the outstanding Principal Balance of the related Mortgage Securitized Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the Ownerrelated Trust. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial Account. As soon as practical thereafter After the expenses of such sale disposition shall be paid and have been paid, the Servicer shall reimburse itself pursuant to Section 3.04 hereof for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Fees, and Advances it incurred with respect to such REO Property. The Servicer shall withdraw from the amounts on the Remittance Date immediately following the date on which such sale proceeds are received the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining deposit in the Custodial Account shall be distributed with respect to Securitized Loans in the Owner. The Servicer shall advance same Trust funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Master Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is locatedGuide. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners Trustee of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 3.12 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement with respect to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02.

Appears in 10 contracts

Samples: Servicing Agreement (Thornburg Mortgage Securities Trust 2006-1), Servicing Agreement (Thornburg Mortgage Securities Trust 2004-2), Servicing Agreement (Thornburg Mortgage Securities Trust 2008-1)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the Servicer, or in Servicer on behalf of the event Owner and without reference to the Servicer is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state Owner except as otherwise required by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is locatedlaw. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the Owner. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. In consideration therefor, the Owner shall pay the Servicer the REO Management Fee per month as set forth in the applicable Commitment Letter. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the OwnerOwner in accordance with Accepted Servicing Practices. The Servicer shall provide the Owner on a monthly basis a report on the status of each REO Property. In consideration therefor, the Owner shall pay the Servicer the REO Management Fee per month as set forth in the applicable Commitment Letter. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts commercially reasonable efforts to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years one year after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years year is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgageProperty. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the National Flood Disaster Protection Insurance Act of 19731968, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required abovein Section 2.10 hereof. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the OwnerOwner in accordance with Accepted Servicing Practices. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial AccountAccount pursuant to the terms of this Agreement but not later than the second Business Day following receipt thereof. As soon as practical thereafter thereafter, the expenses of such sale shall be paid and the Servicer shall reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, Advances and unpaid Servicing FeesFees made pursuant to this Section. With respect to each REO Property, the Servicer shall hold all funds collected and on received in connection with the Remittance Date immediately following operation of the date on which such sale proceeds are received the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining REO Property in the Custodial Account shall be distributed to the OwnerAccount. The Servicer shall advance funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant cause to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, be deposited on or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is located. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date prior to the Owners of second Business Day following the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the receipt thereof in each Custodial Account all revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement received with respect to one or more the conservation and disposition of the related REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02Property.

Appears in 7 contracts

Samples: Flow Servicing Agreement (GSR Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-3f), Flow Servicing Agreement (GSR Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-2f), Flow Servicing Agreement (GSR 2006-5f)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the ServicerCompany, or in the event the Servicer Company is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer Company from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner Purchaser shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the OwnerPurchaser. The Servicer Company shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner Purchaser solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The ServicerCompany, either itself or through an agent selected by the ServicerCompany, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer Company shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer Company deems to be in the best interest of the OwnerPurchaser. The Servicer Company shall use its Best Efforts best efforts to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years prior to the close of the third calendar year beginning after the year in which title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner to such effect, Company determines that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half three years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Propertysentence, (i) the Servicer Company shall report monthly to the Owner Purchaser as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent of the Owner, if a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage (a) shall name the Servicer Company as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage (2) shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgage. The Servicer Company shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance property and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the Owner. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial Account. As soon as practical thereafter the expenses of such sale shall be paid and the Servicer shall reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Fees, and on the Remittance Date immediately following the date on which such sale proceeds are received the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in the Custodial Account shall be distributed to the Owner. The Servicer shall advance funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is located. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement with respect to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02.required

Appears in 7 contracts

Samples: Warranties and Servicing Agreement (Merrill Lynch Alternative Note Asset Trust, Series 2007-A2), Warranties and Servicing Agreement (Merrill Lynch Mortgage Backed Securities Trust, Series 2007-1), Warranties and Servicing Agreement (Merrill Lynch Alternative Note Asset Trust, Series 2007-A3)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the ServicerTrustee, or in the event the Servicer Trustee is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner Trustee shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the OwnerTrustee. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner Trustee solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the OwnerTrust Fund. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 3.12, in connection with a foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure, in the event the Servicer has reasonable cause to believe that a Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, or if the Master Servicer or NIMS Insurer otherwise requests, an environmental inspection or review of such Mortgaged Property to be conducted by a qualified inspector shall be arranged by the Servicer. Upon completion of the inspection, the Servicer shall provide the Master Servicer and NIMS Insurer with a written report of such environmental inspection. In the event that the environmental inspection report indicates that the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In the event that the environmental inspection report is inconclusive as to the whether or not the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not, without the prior approval of both the Master Servicer and the NIMS Insurer proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In such instance, the Master Servicer and/or the NIMS Insurer shall be deemed to have approved such foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure unless either notifies the Servicer in writing, within three (3) days after its receipt of written notice of the proposed foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure from the Servicer, that it disapproves of the related foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts be reimbursed for all Servicing Advances made pursuant to this paragraph with respect to the related Mortgaged Property from the Trust Custodial Account. In the event that the Trust Fund acquires any REO Property in connection with a default or imminent default on a Mortgage Loan, the Servicer shall dispose of such REO Property not later than the end of the third taxable year after the year of its acquisition by the Trust Fund unless the Servicer has applied for and received a grant of extension from the Internal Revenue Service (and provide a copy of the same to the NIMS Insurer) to the effect that, under the REMIC Provisions and any relevant proposed legislation and under applicable state law, the applicable Trust REMIC may hold REO Property for a longer period without adversely affecting the REMIC status of such REMIC or causing the imposition of a federal or state tax upon such REMIC. If the Servicer has received such an extension (and provide a copy of the same to the NIMS Insurer), then the Servicer shall continue to attempt to sell the REO Property for its fair market value for such period longer than three years as soon such extension permits (the “Extended Period”). If the Servicer has not received such an extension and the Servicer is unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending 3 months before the end of such third taxable year after its acquisition by the Trust Fund or if the Servicer has received such an extension, and the Servicer is unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending three months before the close of the Extended Period, the Servicer shall, before the end of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as possible and shall sell applicable, (i) purchase such REO Property at a price equal to the REO Property’s fair market value, as acceptable to the NIMS Insurer or (ii) auction the REO Property to the highest bidder (which may be the Servicer) in an auction reasonably designed to produce a fair price prior to the expiration of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as the case may be. The Trustee shall sign any event document or take any other action reasonably requested by the Servicer which would enable the Servicer, on behalf of the Trust Fund, to request such grant of extension. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, no REO Property acquired by the Trust Fund shall be rented (or allowed to continue to be rented) or otherwise used by or on behalf of the Trust Fund in such a manner or pursuant to any terms that would: (i) cause such REO Property to fail to qualify as “foreclosure property” within three years after title has been taken the meaning of Section 860G(a)(8) of the Code; or (ii) subject any Trust REMIC to the imposition of any federal income taxes on the income earned from such REO Property, including any taxes imposed by reason of Sections 860F or 860G(c) of the Code, unless (i) a REMIC election the Servicer has not been made agreed to indemnify and hold harmless the Trust Fund and the NIMS Insurer with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner to imposition of any such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgagetaxes. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (ai) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or property and (bii) unpaid principal balance the outstanding Principal Balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, . Prior to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out acceptance by the Servicer at such priceof an offer to sell any REO Property, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems shall notify the Master Servicer and the NIMS Insurer of such offer in writing which notification shall set forth all material terms of said offer (each a “Notice of Sale”). The Master Servicer and/or the NIMS Insurer shall be deemed to be have approved the sale of any REO Property unless either of them notifies the Servicer in the best interests writing, within three (3) days after its receipt of the Ownerrelated Notice of Sale, that it disapproves of the related sale, in which case the Servicer shall not proceed with such sale. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Trust Custodial Account. As soon as practical thereafter After the expenses of such sale disposition shall be paid and have been paid, the Servicer shall reimburse itself pursuant to Section 3.04 hereof for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Fees, Fees and on the Remittance Date immediately following the date on which Monthly Advances it incurred with respect to such sale proceeds are received the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in the Custodial Account shall be distributed to the OwnerREO Property. The Servicer shall advance withdraw from the Trust Custodial Account funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, Xxxxxxx Mac Guides or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is locatedXxxxxx Mae Guide. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners Trustee of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 3.12 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement with respect to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02.

Appears in 7 contracts

Samples: Servicing Agreement (Structured Asset Securities Corp Mor Pas THR Ce Se 2003-Bc12), Servicing Agreement (Structured Asset Inv Loan Mort Pass THR Certs Ser 2003-Bc6), Servicing Agreement (Structured Asset Sec Corp Mort Pas THR Certs Ser 2003 Bc8)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the ServicerTrustee or its nominee (or MERS, as applicable, provided however that if the Servicer deems it to be in the best interest of the Trustee, the Servicer may take title in the name of a person or persons other than MERS), or in the event the Servicer Trustee is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer (with a copy delivered to the Trustee) from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner Trustee shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the OwnerTrustee. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner Trustee solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the OwnerTrustee and the Trust Fund. The Servicer may permit an obligor to pay off a non-performing Mortgage Loan at less than its unpaid principal balance or charge off all or a portion of such non-performing Mortgage Loan if such discounted payoff or charge off is in accordance with Accepted Servicing Practices and the Servicer believes that such discounted payoff or charge off is in the best interest of the Trust Fund; provided that in the case of any proposed discounted payoff or proposed charge off, the Servicer shall notify the Master Servicer, by telecopy and telephone, of the proposed discounted payoff or charge off. The Master Servicer shall be deemed to have approved the discounted payoff or charge off of any Mortgage Loan unless the Master Servicer notifies the Servicer in writing, within five (5) Business Days after its receipt of the related notice, that it disapproves of the discounted payoff or charge off, in which case the Servicer shall not proceed with such discounted payoff or charge off. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 3.16, in connection with a foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure, in the event the Servicer has reasonable cause to believe that a Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, or if the Trustee or the Master Servicer otherwise requests, an environmental inspection or review of such Mortgaged Property to be conducted by a qualified inspector shall be arranged by the Servicer. Upon completion of the inspection, the Servicer shall provide the Trustee and the Master Servicer with a written report of such environmental inspection. In the event that the environmental inspection report indicates that the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In the event that the environmental inspection report is inconclusive as to whether or not the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not, without the prior approval of the Master Servicer, proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In such instance, the Master Servicer shall be deemed to have approved such foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure unless the Master Servicer notifies the Servicer in writing, within two (2) Business Days after its receipt of written notice of the proposed foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure from the Servicer, that it disapproves of the related foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts be reimbursed for all Servicing Advances made pursuant to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made this paragraph with respect to the arrangement under which related Mortgaged Property from the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice Custodial Account. Subject to the Owner to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent approval of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Master Servicer as mortgageedescribed in this paragraph, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgage. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the OwnerTrust Fund. Prior to acceptance by the Servicer of an offer to sell any REO Property, the Servicer shall notify the Master Servicer of such offer in writing which notification shall set forth all material terms of said offer (each, a “Notice of Sale”). The proceeds of Master Servicer shall be deemed to have approved the sale of any REO Property unless the Master Servicer notifies the Servicer in writing, within two (2) Business Days after its receipt of the related Notice of Sale, that it disapproves of the related sale, in which case the Servicer shall not proceed with the sale. With respect to any REO Property, upon a REO Disposition, the Servicer shall be entitled to retain from REO Disposition Proceeds a disposition fee equal to $1,500. In the event that the Trust Fund acquires any REO Property in connection with a default or imminent default on a Mortgage Loan, the Servicer shall dispose of such REO Property not later than the end of the third taxable year after the year of its acquisition by the Trust Fund unless the Servicer has applied for and received a grant of extension from the Internal Revenue Service to the effect that, under the REMIC Provisions and any relevant proposed legislation and under applicable state law, the applicable Trust REMIC may hold REO Property for a longer period without adversely affecting the REMIC status of such REMIC or causing the imposition of a federal or state tax upon such REMIC. If the Servicer has received such an extension, then the Servicer shall continue to attempt to sell the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in for its fair market value for such period longer than three years as such extension permits (the Custodial Account“Extended Period”). As soon as practical thereafter If the expenses of Servicer has not received such sale shall be paid an extension and the Servicer shall reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Feesis unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending 3 months before the end of such third taxable year after its acquisition by the Trust Fund or if the Servicer has received such an extension, and the Servicer is unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending three months before the close of the Extended Period, the Servicer shall, before the end of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as applicable, (i) purchase such REO Property at a price equal to the REO Property’s fair market value or (ii) auction the REO Property to the highest bidder (which may be the Servicer) in an auction reasonably designed to produce a fair price prior to the expiration of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as the case may be. The Trustee shall sign any document or take any other action reasonably requested by the Servicer which would enable the Servicer, on behalf of the Trust Fund, to request such grant of extension. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, no REO Property acquired by the Trust Fund shall be rented (or allowed to continue to be rented) or otherwise used by or on behalf of the Trust Fund in such a manner or pursuant to any terms that would: (i) cause such REO Property to fail to qualify as “foreclosure property” within the meaning of Section 860G(a)(8) of the Code; or (ii) subject any Trust REMIC to the imposition of any federal income taxes on the Remittance Date immediately following income earned from such REO Property, including any taxes imposed by reason of Sections 860F or 860G(c) of the date on which such sale proceeds are received Code, unless the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in Servicer has agreed to indemnify and hold harmless the Custodial Account shall be distributed Trust Fund with respect to the Ownerimposition of any such taxes. The Servicer shall advance also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in amount which is at least equal to the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The Servicer shall withdraw from the Custodial Account funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is locatedXxxxxx Xxx Guides. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners Master Servicer of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 3.16 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding If the foregoingServicer determines that, at any time and from time in accordance with Accepted Servicing Practices, it is in the best interest of the Trustee or the Trust Fund not to timeproceed with foreclosure or accept a deed in lieu of foreclosure, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement Servicer shall have the right to do so with respect the consent of the Master Servicer, whereupon the related Mortgage Loan shall be deemed to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02be finally liquidated and the Servicer shall have the right to release the lien of the Mortgage on the related Mortgaged Property and the Servicer shall be entitled to reimbursement for all outstanding unreimbursed Monthly Advances and Servicing Advances from the Custodial Account in accordance with Sections 3.04(viii) and (ix).

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Samples: Servicing Agreement (Lehman XS Trust 2006-5), Servicing Agreement (Lehman XS Trust, Series 2006-8), Servicing Agreement (Lehman XS Trust 2006-11)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the ServicerCompany, or in the event the Servicer Company is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer Company from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner Purchaser shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the OwnerPurchaser. The Servicer Company shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner Purchaser solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The ServicerCompany, either itself or through an agent selected by the ServicerCompany, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer Company shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer Company deems to be in the best interest of the OwnerPurchaser. The Servicer Company shall use its Best Efforts best efforts to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years prior to the close of the third calendar year beginning after the year in which title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner to such effect, Company determines that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half three years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Propertysentence, (i) the Servicer Company shall report monthly to the Owner Purchaser as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent of the Owner, if a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage (a) shall name the Servicer Company as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage (2) shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgage. The Servicer Company shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance property and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The Company shall indemnify the Purchaser and hold it harmless against any and all claims, losses, damages, penalties, fines, forfeitures, reasonable and necessary legal fees and related costs, judgments, and any other costs, fees and expenses that the Purchaser may sustain in any way related to premises liability claims made with respect to an REO Property and based on losses occurring prior to the related REO Disposition. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer Company at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer Company deems to be in the best interests of the OwnerPurchaser. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial Account. As soon as practical thereafter the expenses of such sale shall be paid and the Servicer Company shall reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Fees, Fees and on unreimbursed advances made pursuant to Section 5.03. On the Remittance Date immediately following the date on Principal Prepayment Period in which such sale proceeds are received the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in the Custodial Account shall be distributed to the OwnerPurchaser. The Servicer Company shall advance withdraw from the Custodial Account funds necessary for the proper operation, operation management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 4.10 and the fees of any managing agent of the ServicerCompany, or the Servicer Company itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is located. The Servicer Company shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners Purchaser of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 4.16 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement with respect to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02.

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Samples: Indemnification Agreement (Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust Series 2006-A4), Warranties and Servicing Agreement (Merrill Lynch Mortgage Backed Securities Trust, Series 2007-2), Warranties and Servicing Agreement (Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust Series MLCC 2006-3)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the Servicer, or in the event the Servicer is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner Servicer shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the Owner. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managedlocated and consistent with the Owner Servicing Guidelines. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the Owner. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgage. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Propertycoverage, liability insurance andinsurance, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in accordance with the amount required aboveprovisions of Section 3.09 and 3.10 hereof. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the Owner. Prior to the disposition of the REO Property, the Owner may provide a valuation for the REO Property to the Servicer no later than three (3) Business Days after notification of the Owner by the Servicer. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial Collection Account. As soon as practical thereafter the expenses of such sale shall be paid and the Servicer shall reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed P&I Advances, Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing FeesXxxx, and on the xxx xx xxe Remittance Date immediately following the date on which such sale proceeds are received the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in the Custodial Collection Account shall be distributed to the Owner. The Servicer shall advance funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard or Flood insurance pursuant to this Section 3.12 3.14 and the fees of any managing agent of property manager appointed by the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances." for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is located. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners Owner of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 3.14 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement with respect to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02.

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Samples: Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-6ar), Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-1ar), Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-2)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the Servicer, or in the event the Servicer is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner Servicer shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the Owner. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managedlocated and consistent with the Owner Servicing Guidelines. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the Owner. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgage. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Propertycoverage, liability insurance andinsurance, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in accordance with the amount required aboveprovisions of Section 3.09 and 3.10 hereof. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the Owner. Prior to the disposition of the REO Property, the Owner may provide a valuation for the REO Property to the Servicer no later than three (3) Business Days after notification of the Owner by the Servicer. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial Collection Account. As soon as practical thereafter the expenses of such sale shall be paid and the Servicer shall reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed P&I Advances, Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing FeesFxxx, and on the xxx xx xxx Remittance Date immediately following the date on which such sale proceeds are received the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in the Custodial Collection Account shall be distributed to the Owner. The Servicer shall advance funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard or Flood insurance pursuant to this Section 3.12 3.14 and the fees of any managing agent of property manager appointed by the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances." for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is located. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners Owner of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 3.14 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement with respect to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-6xs), Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-8ar), Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-16ax)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the Servicerrelated Trust, or in the event the Servicer related Trust is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner related Trust shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the Ownerrelated Trust. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner related Trust solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the such REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the Ownerrelated Trust. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 3.12, in connection with a foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure, in the event the Servicer has reasonable cause to believe that a Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, or if the Master Servicer otherwise requests, an environmental inspection or review of such Mortgaged Property to be conducted by a qualified inspector shall be arranged by the Servicer. Upon completion of the inspection, the Servicer shall provide the Master Servicer and the NIMs Insurer with a written report of such environmental inspection. In the event that the environmental inspection report indicates that the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In the event that the environmental inspection report is inconclusive as to the whether or not the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not, without the prior written approval of the Master Servicer and the NIMs Insurer, proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts be reimbursed for all Servicing Advances made pursuant to this paragraph with respect to the related Mortgaged Property from the amounts on deposit in the Custodial Account with respect to Securitized Loans in the same Trust. In the event that a Trust which has made one or more REMIC elections acquires any REO Property in connection with a default or imminent default on a Securitized Loan, the Servicer shall dispose of such REO Property not later than the end of the third taxable year after the year of its acquisition by the related Trust unless the Servicer has applied for and received a grant of extension from the Internal Revenue Service (and provides a copy of the same to the Master Servicer) to the effect that, under the REMIC Provisions and any relevant proposed legislation and under applicable state law, a REMIC elected by such Trust may hold REO Property for a longer period without adversely affecting the REMIC status of such REMIC or causing the imposition of a federal or state tax upon such REMIC. If the Servicer has received such an extension (and provided a copy of the same to the Master Servicer), then the Servicer shall continue to attempt to sell the REO Property for its fair market value for such period longer than three years as soon such extension permits (the “Extended Period”). If the Servicer has not received such an extension, and the Servicer is unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending 3 months before the end of such third taxable year after its acquisition by the related Trust or if the Servicer has received such an extension, and the Servicer is unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending three months before the close of the Extended Period, the Servicer shall, before the end of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as possible and shall sell applicable, (i) purchase such REO Property at a price equal to the REO Property’s fair market value or (ii) auction the REO Property to the highest bidder (which may be the Servicer) in an auction reasonably designed to produce a fair price prior to the expiration of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as the case may be. The related Trustee shall sign any event document or take any other action reasonably requested by the Servicer which would enable the Servicer, on behalf of the related Trust, to request such grant of extension. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, no REO Property acquired by a Trust shall be rented (or allowed to continue to be rented) or otherwise used by or on behalf of such Trust in such a manner or pursuant to any terms that would: (i) cause such REO Property to fail to qualify as “foreclosure property” within three years after title has been taken the meaning of Section 860G(a)(8) of the Code; or (ii) subject any REMIC elected by such Trust to the imposition of any federal income taxes on the income earned from such REO Property, including any taxes imposed by reason of Sections 860F or 860G(c) of the Code, unless (i) a REMIC election the Servicer has not been made agreed to indemnify and hold harmless such Trust with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner to imposition of any such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgagetaxes. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (ai) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or property and (bii) unpaid principal balance the outstanding Principal Balance of the related Mortgage Securitized Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the Ownerrelated Trust. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial Account. As soon as practical thereafter After the expenses of such sale disposition shall be paid and have been paid, the Servicer shall reimburse itself pursuant to Section 3.04 hereof for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Fees, and Advances it incurred with respect to such REO Property. The Servicer shall withdraw from the amounts on the Remittance Date immediately following the date on which such sale proceeds are received the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining deposit in the Custodial Account shall be distributed with respect to Securitized Loans in the Owner. The Servicer shall advance same Trust funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Master Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is locatedGuide. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners Trustee of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 3.12 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement with respect to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02.

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Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Opteum Mortgage Acceptance CORP Trust 2006-2), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Opteum Mortgage Acceptance Corp. Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-4), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Opteum Mortgage Acceptance Corp Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-3)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the Servicerrelated Trust, or in the event the Servicer related Trust is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner related Trust shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the Ownerrelated Trust. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner related Trust solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the such REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the Ownerrelated Trust. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 3.12, in connection with a foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure, in the event the Servicer has reasonable cause to believe that a Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, or if the Master Servicer otherwise requests, an environmental inspection or review of such Mortgaged Property to be conducted by a qualified inspector shall be arranged by the Servicer. Upon completion of the inspection, the Servicer shall provide the Master Servicer with a written report of such environmental inspection. In the event that the environmental inspection report indicates that the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In the event that the environmental inspection report is inconclusive as to the whether or not the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not, without the prior written approval of the Master Servicer, proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts be reimbursed for all Servicing Advances made pursuant to this paragraph with respect to the related Mortgaged Property from the amounts on deposit in the Custodial Account with respect to Securitized Loans in the same Trust. In the event that a Trust which has made one or more REMIC elections acquires any REO Property in connection with a default or imminent default on a Securitized Loan, the Servicer shall dispose of such REO Property not later than the end of the third taxable year after the year of its acquisition by the related Trust unless the Servicer has applied for and received a grant of extension from the Internal Revenue Service (and provides a copy of the same to the Master Servicer) to the effect that, under the REMIC Provisions and any relevant proposed legislation and under applicable state law, a REMIC elected by such Trust may hold REO Property for a longer period without adversely affecting the REMIC status of such REMIC or causing the imposition of a federal or state tax upon such REMIC. If the Servicer has received such an extension (and provided a copy of the same to the Master Servicer), then the Servicer shall continue to attempt to sell the REO Property for its fair market value for such period longer than three years as soon such extension permits (the "Extended Period"). If the Servicer has not received such an extension, and the Servicer is unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending 3 months before the end of such third taxable year after its acquisition by the related Trust or if the Servicer has received such an extension, and the Servicer is unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending three months before the close of the Extended Period, the Servicer shall, before the end of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as possible and shall sell applicable, (i) purchase such REO Property at a price equal to the REO Property’s fair market value or (ii) auction the REO Property to the highest bidder (which may be the Servicer) in an auction reasonably designed to produce a fair price prior to the expiration of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as the case may be. The related Trustee shall sign any event document or take any other action reasonably requested by the Servicer which would enable the Servicer, on behalf of the related Trust, to request such grant of extension. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, no REO Property acquired by a Trust shall be rented (or allowed to continue to be rented) or otherwise used by or on behalf of such Trust in such a manner or pursuant to any terms that would: (i) cause such REO Property to fail to qualify as "foreclosure property" within three years after title has been taken the meaning of Section 860G(a)(8) of the Code; or (ii) subject any REMIC elected by such Trust to the imposition of any federal income taxes on the income earned from such REO Property, including any taxes imposed by reason of Sections 860F or 860G(c) of the Code, unless (i) a REMIC election the Servicer has not been made agreed to indemnify and hold harmless such Trust with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner to imposition of any such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgagetaxes. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (ai) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or property and (bii) unpaid principal balance the outstanding Principal Balance of the related Mortgage Securitized Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the Ownerrelated Trust. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial Account. As soon as practical thereafter After the expenses of such sale disposition shall be paid and have been paid, the Servicer shall reimburse itself pursuant to Section 3.04 hereof for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Fees, and Advances it incurred with respect to such REO Property. The Servicer shall withdraw from the amounts on the Remittance Date immediately following the date on which such sale proceeds are received the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining deposit in the Custodial Account shall be distributed with respect to Securitized Loans in the Owner. The Servicer shall advance same Trust funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Master Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is locatedGuide. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners Trustee of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 3.12 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement with respect to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02.

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Samples: Servicing Agreement (Structured Asset Securities Corp Thorn Mort Sec Tr 2003-3), Servicing Agreement (Structured Asset Sec Corp Thornburg Mort Sec Trust 2003 6), Servicing Agreement (Greenwich Capital Acceptance Thornburg Sec Tr 2003-4)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the Servicerrelated Trust, or in the event the Servicer related Trust is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner related Trust shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the Ownerrelated Trust. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner related Trust solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the such REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the Ownerrelated Trust. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 3.12, in connection with a foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure, in the event the Servicer has reasonable cause to believe that a Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, or if the Master Servicer otherwise requests, an environmental inspection or review of such Mortgaged Property to be conducted by a qualified inspector shall be arranged by the Servicer. Upon completion of the inspection, the Servicer shall provide the Master Servicer with a written report of such environmental inspection. In the event that the environmental inspection report indicates that the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In the event that the environmental inspection report is inconclusive as to the whether or not the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not, without the prior written approval of the Master Servicer, proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts be reimbursed for all Servicing Advances made pursuant to this paragraph with respect to the related Mortgaged Property from the amounts on deposit in the Custodial Account with respect to Securitized Loans in the same Trust. In the event that a Trust which has made one or more REMIC elections acquires any REO Property in connection with a default or imminent default on a Securitized Loan, the Servicer shall dispose of such REO Property not later than the end of the third taxable year after the year of its acquisition by the related Trust unless the Servicer has applied for and received a grant of extension from the Internal Revenue Service (and provides a copy of the same to the Master Servicer) to the effect that, under the REMIC Provisions and any relevant proposed legislation and under applicable state law, a REMIC elected by such Trust may hold REO Property for a longer period without adversely affecting the REMIC status of such REMIC or causing the imposition of a federal or state tax upon such REMIC. If the Servicer has received such an extension (and provided a copy of the same to the Master Servicer), then the Servicer shall continue to attempt to sell the REO Property for its fair market value for such period longer than three years as soon such extension permits (the "Extended Period"). If the Servicer has not received such an extension, and the Servicer is unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending 3 months before the end of such third taxable year after its acquisition by the related Trust or if the Servicer has received such an extension, and the Servicer is unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending three months before the close of the Extended Period, the Servicer shall, before the end of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as possible and shall sell applicable, (i) purchase such REO Property at a price equal to the REO Property's fair market value or (ii) auction the REO Property to the highest bidder (which may be the Servicer) in an auction reasonably designed to produce a fair price prior to the expiration of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as the case may be. The related Trustee shall sign any event document or take any other action reasonably requested by the Servicer which would enable the Servicer, on behalf of the related Trust, to request such grant of extension. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, no REO Property acquired by a Trust shall be rented (or allowed to continue to be rented) or otherwise used by or on behalf of such Trust in such a manner or pursuant to any terms that would: (i) cause such REO Property to fail to qualify as "foreclosure property" within three years after title has been taken the meaning of Section 860G(a)(8) of the Code; or (ii) subject any REMIC elected by such Trust to the imposition of any federal income taxes on the income earned from such REO Property, including any taxes imposed by reason of Sections 860F or 860G(c) of the Code, unless (i) a REMIC election the Servicer has not been made agreed to indemnify and hold harmless such Trust with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner to imposition of any such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgagetaxes. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (ai) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or property and (bii) unpaid principal balance the outstanding Principal Balance of the related Mortgage Securitized Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the Ownerrelated Trust. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial Account. As soon as practical thereafter After the expenses of such sale disposition shall be paid and have been paid, the Servicer shall reimburse itself pursuant to Section 3.04 hereof for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Fees, and Advances it incurred with respect to such REO Property. The Servicer shall withdraw from the amounts on the Remittance Date immediately following the date on which such sale proceeds are received the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining deposit in the Custodial Account shall be distributed with respect to Securitized Loans in the Owner. The Servicer shall advance same Trust funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Master Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is locatedGuide. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners Trustee of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 3.12 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement with respect to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Servicing Agreement (Thornburg Mortgage Securities Trust 2007-2), Servicing Agreement (Structured Asset Mortgage Investments Ii Inc), Servicing Agreement (Greenwich Capital Acceptance Inc)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the ServicerTrustee or its nominee (or MERS, as applicable, provided however that if the Servicer deems it to be in the best interest of the Trustee, the Servicer may take title in the name of a person or persons other than MERS), or in the event the Servicer Trustee is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer (with a copy delivered to the Trustee) from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner Trustee shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the OwnerTrustee. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner Trustee solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the OwnerTrustee and the Trust Fund. The Servicer may permit an obligor to pay off a non-performing Mortgage Loan at less than its unpaid principal balance or charge off all or a portion of such non-performing Mortgage Loan if such discounted payoff or charge off is in accordance with Accepted Servicing Practices (without regard to the Xxxxxx Xxx Guides) and the Servicer believes that such discounted payoff or charge off is in the best interest of the Trust Fund; provided that in the case of any proposed discounted payoff or proposed charge off, the Servicer shall notify the Master Servicer, by telecopy and telephone, of the proposed discounted payoff or charge off. The Master Servicer shall be deemed to have approved the discounted payoff or charge off of any Mortgage Loan unless the Master Servicer notifies the Servicer in writing, within five (5) Business Days after its receipt of the related notice, that it disapproves of the discounted payoff or charge off, in which case the Servicer shall not proceed with such discounted payoff or charge off. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 3.16, in connection with a foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure, in the event the Servicer has reasonable cause to believe that a Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, or if the Trustee or the Master Servicer otherwise requests, an environmental inspection or review of such Mortgaged Property to be conducted by a qualified inspector shall be arranged by the Servicer. Upon completion of the inspection, the Servicer shall provide the Trustee and the Master Servicer with a written report of such environmental inspection. In the event that the environmental inspection report indicates that the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In the event that the environmental inspection report is inconclusive as to whether or not the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not, without the prior approval of the Master Servicer, proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In such instance, the Master Servicer shall be deemed to have approved such foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure unless the Master Servicer notifies the Servicer in writing, within two (2) Business Days after its receipt of written notice of the proposed foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure from the Servicer, that it disapproves of the related foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts be reimbursed for all Servicing Advances made pursuant to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made this paragraph with respect to the arrangement under which related Mortgaged Property from the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice Custodial Account. Subject to the Owner to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent approval of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Master Servicer as mortgageedescribed in this paragraph, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgage. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the OwnerTrust Fund. Prior to acceptance by the Servicer of an offer to sell any REO Property, the Servicer shall notify the Master Servicer of such offer in writing which notification shall set forth all material terms of said offer (each, a “Notice of Sale”). The proceeds of Master Servicer shall be deemed to have approved the sale of any REO Property unless the Master Servicer notifies the Servicer in writing, within two (2) Business Days after its receipt of the related Notice of Sale, that it disapproves of the related sale, in which case the Servicer shall not proceed with the sale. With respect to any REO Property, upon a REO Disposition, the Servicer shall be entitled to retain from REO Disposition Proceeds a disposition fee equal to $1,500. In the event that the Trust Fund acquires any REO Property in connection with a default or imminent default on a Mortgage Loan, the Servicer shall dispose of such REO Property not later than the end of the third taxable year after the year of its acquisition by the Trust Fund unless the Servicer has applied for and received a grant of extension from the Internal Revenue Service to the effect that, under the REMIC Provisions and any relevant proposed legislation and under applicable state law, the applicable Trust REMIC may hold REO Property for a longer period without adversely affecting the REMIC status of such REMIC or causing the imposition of a federal or state tax upon such REMIC. If the Servicer has received such an extension, then the Servicer shall continue to attempt to sell the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in for its fair market value for such period longer than three years as such extension permits (the Custodial Account“Extended Period”). As soon as practical thereafter If the expenses of Servicer has not received such sale shall be paid an extension and the Servicer shall reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Feesis unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending 3 months before the end of such third taxable year after its acquisition by the Trust Fund or if the Servicer has received such an extension, and the Servicer is unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending three months before the close of the Extended Period, the Servicer shall, before the end of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as applicable, (i) purchase such REO Property at a price equal to the REO Property’s fair market value or (ii) auction the REO Property to the highest bidder (which may be the Servicer) in an auction reasonably designed to produce a fair price prior to the expiration of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as the case may be. The Trustee shall sign any document or take any other action reasonably requested by the Servicer which would enable the Servicer, on behalf of the Trust Fund, to request such grant of extension. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, no REO Property acquired by the Trust Fund shall be rented (or allowed to continue to be rented) or otherwise used by or on behalf of the Trust Fund in such a manner or pursuant to any terms that would: (i) cause such REO Property to fail to qualify as “foreclosure property” within the meaning of Section 860G(a)(8) of the Code; or (ii) subject any Trust REMIC to the imposition of any federal income taxes on the Remittance Date immediately following income earned from such REO Property, including any taxes imposed by reason of Sections 860F or 860G(c) of the date on which such sale proceeds are received Code, unless the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in Servicer has agreed to indemnify and hold harmless the Custodial Account shall be distributed Trust Fund with respect to the Ownerimposition of any such taxes. The Servicer shall advance also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in amount which is at least equal to the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The Servicer shall withdraw from the Custodial Account funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is locatedXxxxxx Xxx Guides. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners Master Servicer of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 3.16 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding If the foregoingServicer determines that, at any time and from time in accordance with Accepted Servicing Practices, it is in the best interest of the Trustee or the Trust Fund not to timeproceed with foreclosure or accept a deed in lieu of foreclosure, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement Servicer shall have the right to do so with respect the consent of the Master Servicer, whereupon the related Mortgage Loan shall be deemed to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02be finally liquidated and the Servicer shall have the right to release the lien of the Mortgage on the related Mortgaged Property and the Servicer shall be entitled to reimbursement for all outstanding unreimbursed Monthly Advances and Servicing Advances from the Custodial Account in accordance with Sections 3.04(viii) and (ix).

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Samples: Servicing Agreement (LXS 2007-8h), Servicing Agreement (Lehman XS Trust 2007-9), Servicing Agreement (Lehman XS Trust 2007-11)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the Servicer, or in the event the Servicer is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner Servicer shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the Owner. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managedlocated and consistent with the Owner Servicing Guidelines. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the Owner. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgage. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Propertycoverage, liability insurance andinsurance, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in accordance with the amount required aboveprovisions of Section 3.09 and 3.10 hereof. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the Owner. Prior to the disposition of the REO Property, the Owner may provide a valuation for the REO Property to the Servicer no later than three (3) Business Days after notification of the Owner by the Servicer. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial Collection Account. As soon as practical thereafter the expenses of such sale shall be paid and the Servicer shall reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed uxxxxxxxxxxx X&X Advances, Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Fees, and on the Remittance Date immediately following the date on which such sale proceeds are received the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in the Custodial Collection Account shall be distributed to the Owner. The Servicer shall advance funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard or Flood insurance pursuant to this Section 3.12 3.14 and the fees of any managing agent of property manager appointed by the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is located. .” The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners Owner of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 3.14 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement with respect to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02.

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Samples: Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-14ar), Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-10sl), Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-13)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the ServicerTrustee or its nominee (or MERS, as applicable, provided, however, that if the Servicer deems it to be in the best interest of the Trustee, the Servicer may take title in the name of a person or persons other than MERS), or in the event the Servicer Trustee is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer (with a copy delivered to the Trustee) from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner Trustee shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the OwnerTrustee. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner Trustee solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the OwnerTrustee and the Trust Fund. The Servicer may permit an obligor to pay off a non-performing Mortgage Loan at less than its unpaid principal balance or charge off all or a portion of such non-performing Mortgage Loan if such discounted payoff or charge off is in accordance with Accepted Servicing Practices (without regard to the Xxxxxx Xxx Guides) and the Servicer believes that such discounted payoff or charge off is in the best interest of the Trust Fund; provided that in the case of any proposed discounted payoff or proposed charge off, the Servicer shall notify the Master Servicer of the proposed discounted payoff or charge off. The Master Servicer shall be deemed to have approved the discounted payoff or charge off of any Mortgage Loan unless the Master Servicer notifies the Servicer in writing, within five (5) Business Days after its receipt of the related notice, that it disapproves of the discounted payoff or charge off, in which case the Servicer shall not proceed with such discounted payoff or charge off. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 3.16, in connection with a foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure, in the event the Servicer has reasonable cause to believe that a Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, or if the Trustee or the Master Servicer otherwise requests, an environmental inspection or review of such Mortgaged Property to be conducted by a qualified inspector shall be arranged by the Servicer. Upon completion of the inspection, the Servicer shall provide the Trustee and the Master Servicer with a written report of such environmental inspection. In the event that the environmental inspection report indicates that the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In the event that the environmental inspection report is inconclusive as to whether or not the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not, without the prior approval of the Master Servicer, proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In such instance, the Master Servicer shall be deemed to have approved such foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure unless the Master Servicer notifies the Servicer in writing, within two (2) Business Days after its receipt of written notice of the proposed foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure from the Servicer, that it disapproves of the related foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts be reimbursed for all Servicing Advances made pursuant to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made this paragraph with respect to the arrangement under which related Mortgaged Property from the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice Custodial Account. Subject to the Owner to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent approval of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Master Servicer as mortgageedescribed in this paragraph, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgage. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the OwnerTrust Fund. Prior to acceptance by the Servicer of an offer to sell any REO Property, the Servicer shall notify the Master Servicer of such offer in writing which notification shall set forth all material terms of said offer (each, a “Notice of Sale”). The proceeds of Master Servicer shall be deemed to have approved the sale of any REO Property unless the Master Servicer notifies the Servicer in writing, within two (2) Business Days after its receipt of the related Notice of Sale, that it disapproves of the related sale, in which case the Servicer shall not proceed with the sale. With respect to any REO Property, upon a REO Disposition, the Servicer shall be entitled to retain from REO Disposition Proceeds a disposition fee equal to $1,500. In the event that the Trust Fund acquires any REO Property in connection with a default or imminent default on a Mortgage Loan, the Servicer shall dispose of such REO Property not later than the end of the third taxable year after the year of its acquisition by the Trust Fund unless the Servicer has applied for and received a grant of extension from the Internal Revenue Service to the effect that, under the REMIC Provisions and any relevant proposed legislation and under applicable state law, the applicable Trust REMIC may hold REO Property for a longer period without adversely affecting the REMIC status of such REMIC or causing the imposition of a federal or state tax upon such REMIC and has notified the Master Servicer and the Trustee of such extension by providing a copy of the application and the grant of such extension to the Trustee and the Master Servicer. If the Servicer has received such an extension, then the Servicer shall continue to attempt to sell the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in for its fair market value for such period longer than three years as such extension permits (the Custodial Account“Extended Period”). As soon as practical thereafter If the expenses of Servicer has not received such sale shall be paid an extension and the Servicer shall reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Feesis unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending 3 months before the end of such third taxable year after its acquisition by the Trust Fund or if the Servicer has received such an extension, and the Servicer is unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending three months before the close of the Extended Period, the Servicer shall, before the end of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as applicable, (i) purchase such REO Property at a price equal to the REO Property’s fair market value or (ii) auction the REO Property to the highest bidder (which may be the Servicer) in an auction reasonably designed to produce a fair price prior to the expiration of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as the case may be. The Trustee shall sign any document or take any other action reasonably requested by the Servicer which would enable the Servicer, on behalf of the Trust Fund, to request such grant of extension. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, no REO Property acquired by the Trust Fund shall be rented (or allowed to continue to be rented) or otherwise used by or on behalf of the Trust Fund in such a manner or pursuant to any terms that would: (i) cause such REO Property to fail to qualify as “foreclosure property” within the meaning of Section 860G(a)(8) of the Code; or (ii) subject any Trust REMIC to the imposition of any federal income taxes on the Remittance Date immediately following income earned from such REO Property, including any taxes imposed by reason of Sections 860F or 860G(c) of the date on which such sale proceeds are received Code, unless the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in Servicer has agreed to indemnify and hold harmless the Custodial Account shall be distributed Trust Fund with respect to the Ownerimposition of any such taxes. The Servicer shall advance not be responsible for allowing tenants and lessees to occupy a Mortgaged Property if the eviction of such tenants and lessees is not permitted under state or local law. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in amount which is at least equal to the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The Servicer shall withdraw from the Custodial Account funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is locatedXxxxxx Xxx Guides. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners Master Servicer of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 3.16 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding If the foregoingServicer determines that, at any time and from time in accordance with Accepted Servicing Practices, it is in the best interest of the Trustee or the Trust Fund not to timeproceed with foreclosure or accept a deed in lieu of foreclosure, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement Servicer shall have the right to do so with respect the consent of the Master Servicer, whereupon the related Mortgage Loan shall be deemed to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02be finally liquidated and the Servicer shall have the right to release the lien of the Mortgage on the related Mortgaged Property and the Servicer shall be entitled to reimbursement for all outstanding unreimbursed Monthly Advances and Servicing Advances from the Custodial Account in accordance with Sections 3.04(viii) and (ix).

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Samples: Servicing Agreement (Lehman Mortgage Trust 2007-3), Servicing Agreement (Lehman Mortgage Trust 2007-4), Servicing Agreement (LMT 2007-1)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the ServicerOwner, or in the event the Servicer Owner is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the Owner. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the Owner. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts best efforts to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three two years after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (ia) a REMIC election has not been made with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (iib) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half two years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgage. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Servicer shall not be required to provide financing for the sale of any REO Property. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The Subject to the approval of the Owner as described in this paragraph, the disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the Owner. Prior to acceptance by the Servicer of an offer to sell any REO Property, the Servicer shall notify the Owner of such offer in writing which notification shall set forth all material terms of said offer (each a "Notice of Sale"). The Owner shall be deemed to have approved the sale of any REO Property unless the Owner notifies the Servicer in writing, within 1 Business Day after its receipt of the related Notice of Sale, that it disapproves of the related sale. With respect to any REO Property, upon a REO Disposition, the Servicer shall be entitled to retain from REO Disposition Proceeds a disposition fee equal to the lesser of (A) 1.5% of the Net Sale Proceeds or (B) $1,250; provided, however, that (1) in the event that the REO Disposition Proceeds exceed $25,000, such disposition fee shall not be less than $500 and (2) in the event that the REO Disposition Proceeds are $25,000 or less, such disposition fee shall be equal to $250. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial Account. As soon as practical thereafter After the expenses of such sale disposition shall be paid and have been paid, the Servicer shall reimburse itself submit a reasonably detailed invoice for any related unreimbursed reimbursement of Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Fees, and on the Remittance Date immediately following the date on which such sale proceeds are received the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in the Custodial Account Advances it incurred thereunder. Such invoice shall be distributed submitted on a monthly basis according to the OwnerSection 5.02 hereof. The Servicer shall advance withdraw the Custodial Account funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is locatedFNMA Guides. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners Owner of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 3.11 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement with respect to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02.

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Samples: Flow Servicing Agreement (American Residential Eagle Inc), Servicing Agreement (Structured Asset Securities Corp/Ny), Flow Servicing Agreement (Structured Asset Securities Corp)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the Servicerrelated Trust, or in the event the Servicer related Trust is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner related Trust shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the Ownerrelated Trust. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner related Trust solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the such REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the Ownerrelated Trust. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 3.12, in connection with a foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure, in the event the Servicer has reasonable cause to believe that a Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, or if the Master Servicer otherwise requests, an environmental inspection or review of such Mortgaged Property to be conducted by a qualified inspector shall be arranged by the Servicer. Upon completion of the inspection, the Servicer shall provide the Master Servicer with a written report of such environmental inspection. In the event that the environmental inspection report indicates that the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In the event that the environmental inspection report is inconclusive as to the whether or not the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not, without the prior written approval of the Master Servicer, proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts be reimbursed for all Servicing Advances made pursuant to this paragraph with respect to the related Mortgaged Property from the amounts on deposit in the Custodial Account with respect to Securitized Loans in the same Trust. In the event that a Trust which has made one or more REMIC elections acquires any REO Property in connection with a default or imminent default on a Securitized Loan, the Servicer shall dispose of such REO Property not later than the end of the third taxable year after the year of its acquisition by the related Trust unless the Servicer has applied for and received a grant of extension from the Internal Revenue Service (and provides a copy of the same to the Master Servicer) to the effect that, under the REMIC Provisions and any relevant proposed legislation and under applicable state law, a REMIC elected by such Trust may hold REO Property for a longer period without adversely affecting the REMIC status of such REMIC or causing the imposition of a federal or state tax upon such REMIC. If the Servicer has received such an extension (and provided a copy of the same to the Master Servicer), then the Servicer shall continue to attempt to sell the REO Property for its fair market value for such period longer than three years as soon such extension permits (the "Extended Period"). If the Servicer has not received such an extension, and the Servicer is unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending 3 months before the end of such third taxable year after its acquisition by the related Trust or if the Servicer has received such an extension, and the Servicer is unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending three months before the close of the Extended Period, the Servicer shall, before the end of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as possible and shall sell applicable, (i) purchase such REO Property at a price equal to the REO Property's fair market value or (ii) auction the REO Property to the highest bidder (which may be the Servicer) in an auction reasonably designed to produce a fair price prior to the expiration of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as the case may be. The related Trustee shall sign any event document or take any other action reasonably requested by the Servicer which would enable the Servicer, on behalf of the related Trust, to request such grant of extension. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, no REO Property acquired by a Trust shall be rented (or allowed to continue to be rented) or otherwise used by or on behalf of such Trust in such a manner or pursuant to any terms that would: (i) cause such REO Property to fail to qualify as "foreclosure property" within three years after title has been taken the meaning of Section 860G(a)(8) of the Code; or (ii) subject any REMIC elected by such Trust to the imposition of any federal income taxes on the income earned from such REO Property, including any taxes imposed by reason of Sections 860F or 860G(c) of the Code, unless (i) a REMIC election the Servicer has not been made agreed to indemnify and hold harmless such Trust with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner to imposition of any such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgagetaxes. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (ai) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or property and (bii) unpaid principal balance the outstanding Principal Balance of the related Mortgage Securitized Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the Owner. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial Account. As soon as practical thereafter the expenses of such sale shall be paid and the Servicer shall reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Fees, and on the Remittance Date immediately following the date on which such sale proceeds are received the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in the Custodial Account shall be distributed to the Owner. The Servicer shall advance funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is located. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement with respect to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02.related

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Samples: Servicing Agreement (Thornburg Mortgage Securities Trust 2006-5), Servicing Agreement (Thornburg Mortgage Securities Trust 2007-1), Servicing Agreement (Thornburg Mortgage Securities Trust 2006-6)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the ServicerTrustee, or in the event the Servicer Trustee is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, located or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner Trustee shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the OwnerTrustee. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner Trustee solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the OwnerTrust Fund. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 3.12, in connection with a foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure, in the event the Servicer has reasonable cause to believe that a Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, or if the Master Servicer or NIMS Insurer otherwise requests, an environmental inspection or review of such Mortgaged Property to be conducted by a qualified inspector shall be arranged by the Servicer. Upon completion of the inspection, the Servicer shall provide the Master Servicer and NIMS Insurer with a written report of such environmental inspection. In the event that the environmental inspection report indicates that the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In the event that the environmental inspection report is inconclusive as to the whether or not the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not, without the prior approval of both the Master Servicer and the NIMS Insurer proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In such instance, the Master Servicer and/or the NIMS Insurer shall be deemed to have approved such foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure unless either notifies the Servicer in writing, within three (3) days after its receipt of written notice of the proposed foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure from the Servicer, that it disapproves of the related foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts be reimbursed for all Servicing Advances made pursuant to this paragraph with respect to the related Mortgaged Property from the Custodial Account. In the event that the Trust Fund acquires any REO Property in connection with a default or imminent default on a Mortgage Loan, the Servicer shall dispose of such REO Property not later than the end of the third taxable year after the year of its acquisition by the Trust Fund unless the Servicer has applied for and received a grant of extension from the Internal Revenue Service (and provide a copy of the same to the NIMS Insurer) to the effect that, under the REMIC Provisions and any relevant proposed legislation and under applicable state law, the applicable Trust REMIC may hold REO Property for a longer period without adversely affecting the REMIC status of such REMIC or causing the imposition of a federal or state tax upon such REMIC. If the Servicer has received such an extension (and provide a copy of the same to the NIMS Insurer), then the Servicer shall continue to attempt to sell the REO Property for its fair market value for such period longer than three years as soon such extension permits (the “Extended Period”). If the Servicer has not received such an extension and the Servicer is unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending 3 months before the end of such third taxable year after its acquisition by the Trust Fund or if the Servicer has received such an extension, and the Servicer is unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending three months before the close of the Extended Period, the Servicer shall, before the end of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as possible and shall sell applicable, (i) purchase such REO Property at a price equal to the REO Property’s fair market value, as acceptable to the NIMS Insurer or (ii) auction the REO Property to the highest bidder (which may be the Servicer) in an auction reasonably designed to produce a fair price prior to the expiration of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as the case may be. The Trustee shall sign any event document or take any other action reasonably requested by the Servicer which would enable the Servicer, on behalf of the Trust Fund, to request such grant of extension. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, no REO Property acquired by the Trust Fund shall be rented (or allowed to continue to be rented) or otherwise used by or on behalf of the Trust Fund in such a manner or pursuant to any terms that would: (i) cause such REO Property to fail to qualify as “foreclosure property” within three years after title has been taken the meaning of Section 860G(a)(8) of the Code; or (ii) subject any Trust REMIC to the imposition of any federal income taxes on the income earned from such REO Property, including any taxes imposed by reason of Sections 860F or 860G(c) of the Code, unless (i) a REMIC election the Servicer has not been made agreed to indemnify and hold harmless the Trust Fund and the NIMS Insurer with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner to imposition of any such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgagetaxes. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (ai) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or property and (bii) unpaid principal balance the outstanding Principal Balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of Each REO Property Disposition shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, price and upon such terms and conditions, conditions as the Servicer deems reasonably determines to be in the best interests interest of the OwnerCertificateholders and provided the sales price and the related terms and conditions are results of arm’s-length negotiation. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial Account. As soon as practical thereafter After the expenses of such sale disposition shall be paid and have been paid, the Servicer shall reimburse itself pursuant to Section 3.04 for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Fees, Fees and on the Remittance Date immediately following the date on which Monthly Advances it incurred with respect to such sale proceeds are received the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in the Custodial Account shall be distributed to the OwnerREO Property. The Servicer shall advance withdraw from the Custodial Account funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, Xxxxxxx Mac Guides or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is located. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement with respect to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02Xxxxxx Mae Guide.

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Samples: Servicing Agreement (Structured Asset Securities Corp 2005-S4), Servicing Agreement (Structured Asset Securities Corp 2005-S1), Servicing Agreement (Structured Asset Securities Corp 2005-S5)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the Servicerrelated Trust, or in the event the Servicer related Trust is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner related Trust shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the Ownerrelated Trust. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner related Trust solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the such REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the Ownerrelated Trust. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 3.12, in connection with a foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure, in the event the Servicer has reasonable cause to believe that a Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, or if the Master Servicer otherwise requests, an environmental inspection or review of such Mortgaged Property to be conducted by a qualified inspector shall be arranged by the Servicer. Upon completion of the inspection, the Servicer shall provide the Master Servicer and the NIMs Insurer with a written report of such environmental inspection. In the event that the environmental inspection report indicates that the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In the event that the environmental inspection report is inconclusive as to the whether or not the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not, without the prior written approval of the Master Servicer and the NIMs Insurer, proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts be reimbursed for all Servicing Advances made pursuant to this paragraph with respect to the related Mortgaged Property from the amounts on deposit in the Custodial Account with respect to Securitized Loans in the same Trust. In the event that a Trust which has made one or more REMIC elections acquires any REO Property in connection with a default or imminent default on a Securitized Loan, the Servicer shall dispose of such REO Property not later than the end of the third taxable year after the year of its acquisition by the related Trust unless the Servicer has applied for and received a grant of extension from the Internal Revenue Service (and provides a copy of the same to the Master Servicer) to the effect that, under the REMIC Provisions and any relevant proposed legislation and under applicable state law, a REMIC elected by such Trust may hold REO Property for a longer period without adversely affecting the REMIC status of such REMIC or causing the imposition of a federal or state tax upon such REMIC. If the Servicer has received such an extension (and provided a copy of the same to the Master Servicer), then the Servicer shall continue to attempt to sell the REO Property for its fair market value for such period longer than three years as soon such extension permits (the "Extended Period"). If the Servicer has not received such an extension, and the Servicer is unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending 3 months before the end of such third taxable year after its acquisition by the related Trust or if the Servicer has received such an extension, and the Servicer is unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending three months before the close of the Extended Period, the Servicer shall, before the end of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as possible and shall sell applicable, (i) purchase such REO Property at a price equal to the REO Property's fair market value or (ii) auction the REO Property to the highest bidder (which may be the Servicer) in an auction reasonably designed to produce a fair price prior to the expiration of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as the case may be. The related Trustee shall sign any event document or take any other action reasonably requested by the Servicer which would enable the Servicer, on behalf of the related Trust, to request such grant of extension. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, no REO Property acquired by a Trust shall be rented (or allowed to continue to be rented) or otherwise used by or on behalf of such Trust in such a manner or pursuant to any terms that would: (i) cause such REO Property to fail to qualify as "foreclosure property" within three years after title has been taken the meaning of Section 860G(a)(8) of the Code; or (ii) subject any REMIC elected by such Trust to the imposition of any federal income taxes on the income earned from such REO Property, including any taxes imposed by reason of Sections 860F or 860G(c) of the Code, unless (i) a REMIC election the Servicer has not been made agreed to indemnify and hold harmless such Trust with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner to imposition of any such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgagetaxes. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (ai) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or property and (bii) unpaid principal balance the outstanding Principal Balance of the related Mortgage Securitized Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the Ownerrelated Trust. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial Account. As soon as practical thereafter After the expenses of such sale disposition shall be paid and have been paid, the Servicer shall reimburse itself pursuant to Section 3.04 hereof for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Fees, and Advances it incurred with respect to such REO Property. The Servicer shall withdraw from the amounts on the Remittance Date immediately following the date on which such sale proceeds are received the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining deposit in the Custodial Account shall be distributed with respect to Securitized Loans in the Owner. The Servicer shall advance same Trust funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Master Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is locatedGuide. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners Trustee of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 3.12 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement with respect to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02.

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Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Opteum Mortgage Acceptance Corp Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, 2005-1), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Homestar Mortgage Acceptance Corp Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-5), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Opteum Mortgage Acceptance Corp Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, 2005-2)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or foreclosure, by deed in lieu of foreclosureforeclosure or otherwise (including by purchase), the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of VCMR, or, at the Servicer, or in direction of the event the Servicer is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding titlerelated Owner, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by a nominee for the Servicer from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is locatedrelated Owner. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the related Owner shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the related Owner. The In accordance with an REO marketing plan approved by the Owners, the Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the related Owner solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition maximizing the net present value of proceeds recoverable by the applicable Owner. The Servicer shall cause each REO Property to be inspected promptly upon the acquisition of title thereto and saleshall cause each REO Property to be inspected in accordance with Section 2.13. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one yearthree years, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best reasonable interest of the related Owner. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts commercially reasonable efforts to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the related Owner to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO PropertyProperty or that to maximize recovery the REO Property should be rented. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the The Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner Owners as to the progress being made in selling such each REO Property and (ii) if, in accordance with the written consent of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgageSection 2.17. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the related Owner; provided that the Servicer has received the prior written consent of the related Owner with respect to each disposition thereof. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial Account. As soon as practical thereafter thereafter, the expenses of such sale shall be paid and the Servicer shall reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, Expenses and unpaid Servicing Fees, and on . On the Remittance Date immediately following the date on Principal Prepayment Period in which such sale proceeds are received received, the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in the Custodial Account shall be distributed to the OwnerOwners, net of any Ancillary Income or unreimbursed Servicing Fees, Expenses or Servicing Advances. The Servicer shall advance withdraw from the Custodial Account funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which 2.10. Such advances shall be deemed "considered a Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is located. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses)Advance. Notwithstanding the foregoing, at in the event any time and from time to time, such cost exceeds $5,000 before making any such advance the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement with respect to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02Servicer shall obtain the related Owner’s prior written approval.

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Samples: Loan Servicing Agreement (Franklin Credit Management Corp), Loan Servicing Agreement (Franklin Credit Holding Corp/De/), Loan Servicing Agreement (Franklin Credit Holding Corp/De/)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the Servicer, or in Company on behalf of the event Purchaser and without reference to the Servicer is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state Purchaser except as otherwise required by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is locatedlaw. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner Purchaser shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the OwnerPurchaser. The Servicer Company shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner Purchaser solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The ServicerCompany, either itself or through an agent selected by the ServicerCompany, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer Company shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer Company deems to be in the best interest of the OwnerPurchaser. The Servicer Company shall use its Best Efforts best efforts to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years one year after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner to such effect, Company determines that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years year is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer Company shall report monthly to the Owner Purchaser as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent of the Owner, if a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer Company as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgage. The Servicer Company shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer Company at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer Company deems to be in the best interests of the OwnerPurchaser. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial Account. As soon as practical thereafter the expenses of such sale shall be paid and the Servicer Company shall reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Fees, Fees and on unreimbursed advances made pursuant to Section 5.03. On the Remittance Date immediately following the date on which receipt of such sale proceeds are received proceeds, the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in the Custodial Account shall be distributed to the OwnerPurchaser. The Servicer Company shall advance withdraw from the Custodial Account funds necessary for the proper operation, operation management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 4.10 and the fees of any managing agent of the ServicerCompany, or the Servicer Company itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is located. The Servicer Company shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners Purchaser of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 4.16 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement with respect to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Trust Agreement (GS Mortgage GSAMP Trust 2004-Wf), Custodial Agreement (Gs Mortgage Securities Corp Mort Pas THR Cert Se 2002 Wf), Custodial Agreement (Gs Mortgage Securities Corp Mort Pas THR Cert Se 2002 Wf)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the ServicerTrustee or its nominee (or MERS, as applicable, provided, however, that if the Servicer deems it to be in the best interest of the Trust Fund, the Servicer may take title in the name of a person or persons other than MERS), or in the event the Servicer Trustee is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer (with a copy delivered to the Trustee) from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner Trustee shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the OwnerTrustee. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner Trustee solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the OwnerTrustee. If the Servicer determines that it is in the best interest of the Trustee to not proceed with foreclosure or accept a deed in lieu of foreclosure, the Servicer shall have the right to do so, whereupon the related Mortgage Loan shall be deemed to be finally liquidated and the Servicer shall have the right to release the lien of the Mortgage on the related Mortgage Property and the Servicer shall be entitled to reimbursement for all outstanding unreimbursed Servicing Advances and Monthly Advances from the Custodial Account in accordance with Section 3.04(viii). The Servicer may permit an obligor to pay off a non-performing Mortgage Loan at less than its unpaid principal balance or charge off all or a portion of such non-performing Mortgage Loan if such discounted payoff or charge off is in accordance with Accepted Servicing Practices (without regard to the provisions of the Xxxxxx Xxx Guides) and the Servicer believes that such discounted payoff or charge off is in the best interest of the Trust Fund; provided that in the case of any proposed discounted payoff or proposed charge off, the Servicer shall notify the Master Servicer and the NIMS Insurer, by telecopy and telephone, of the proposed discounted payoff or proposed charge off of any Mortgage Loan. The Master Servicer and the NIMS Insurer shall each be deemed to have approved the discounted payoff or charge off of any Mortgage Loan unless either of the Master Servicer or the NIMS Insurer notifies the Servicer in writing, within five (5) Business Days after its receipt of the related notice, that it disapproves of the discounted payoff or charge off, in which case the Servicer shall not proceed with such discounted payoff or charge off. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 3.16, in connection with a foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure, in the event the Servicer has reasonable cause to believe that a Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, or if the Master Servicer or NIMS Insurer otherwise requests, an environmental inspection or review of such Mortgaged Property to be conducted by a qualified inspector shall be arranged by the Servicer. Upon completion of the inspection, the Servicer shall provide the Master Servicer and the NIMS Insurer with a written report of such environmental inspection. In the event that the environmental inspection report indicates that the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In the event that the environmental inspection report is inconclusive as to the whether or not the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not, without the prior approval of the Master Servicer and the NIMS Insurer, proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In such instance, the Master Servicer and the NIMS Insurer shall be deemed to have approved such foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure unless either party notifies the Servicer in writing, within two (2) Business Days after its receipt of written notice of the proposed foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure from the Servicer, that it disapproves of the related foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts be reimbursed for all Servicing Advances made pursuant to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made this paragraph with respect to the arrangement under which related Mortgaged Property from the Mortgage Loans Custodial Account. Subject to the approval of the Master Servicer and the REO Property are heldNIMS Insurer as described in this paragraph, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgage. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the OwnerTrust Fund. Prior to acceptance by the Servicer of an offer to sell any REO Property, the Servicer shall notify the Master Servicer and the NIMS Insurer of such offer in writing which notification shall set forth all material terms of said offer (each a “Notice of Sale”). The proceeds of Master Servicer and the NIMS Insurer shall be deemed to have approved the sale of any REO Property unless either notifies the Servicer in writing, within 2 Business Days after its receipt of the related Notice of Sale, that it disapproves of the related sale, in which case the Servicer shall not proceed with such sale. With respect to any REO Property, upon a REO Disposition, the Servicer shall be entitled to retain from REO Disposition Proceeds a disposition fee equal to $1,500. In the event that the Trust Fund acquires any REO Property in connection with a default or imminent default on a Mortgage Loan, the Servicer shall dispose of such REO Property not later than the end of the third taxable year after the year of its acquisition by the Trust Fund unless the Servicer has applied for and received a grant of extension from the Internal Revenue Service (and provide a copy of the same to the NIMS Insurer) to the effect that, under the REMIC Provisions and any relevant proposed legislation and under applicable state law, the applicable Trust REMIC may hold REO Property for a longer period without adversely affecting the REMIC status of such REMIC or causing the imposition of a federal or state tax upon such REMIC. If the Servicer has received such an extension (and provided a copy of the same to the NIMS Insurer), then the Servicer shall continue to attempt to sell the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in for its fair market value for such period longer than three years as such extension permits (the Custodial Account“Extended Period”). As soon as practical thereafter If the expenses of Servicer has not received such sale shall be paid an extension and the Servicer shall reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Feesis unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending 3 months before the end of such third taxable year after its acquisition by the Trust Fund or if the Servicer has received such an extension, and the Servicer is unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending three months before the close of the Extended Period, the Servicer shall, before the end of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as applicable, (i) purchase such REO Property at a price equal to the REO Property’s fair market value, as acceptable to the NIMS Insurer or (ii) auction the REO Property to the highest bidder (which may be the Servicer) in an auction reasonably designed to produce a fair price prior to the expiration of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as the case may be. The Trustee shall sign any document or take any other action reasonably requested by the Servicer which would enable the Servicer, on behalf of the Trust Fund, to request such grant of extension. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, no REO Property acquired by the Trust Fund shall be rented (or allowed to continue to be rented) or otherwise used by or on behalf of the Trust Fund in such a manner or pursuant to any terms that would: (i) cause such REO Property to fail to qualify as “foreclosure property” within the meaning of Section 860G(a)(8) of the Code; or (ii) subject any Trust REMIC to the imposition of any federal income taxes on the Remittance Date immediately following income earned from such REO Property, including any taxes imposed by reason of Sections 860F or 860G(c) of the date on which such sale proceeds are received Code, unless the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in Servicer has agreed to indemnify and hold harmless the Custodial Account shall be distributed Trust Fund and the NIMS Insurer with respect to the Ownerimposition of any such taxes. The Servicer shall advance also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in amount which is at least equal to the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The Servicer shall withdraw from the Custodial Account funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is locatedXxxxxx Xxx Guides. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners Master Servicer of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 3.16 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement with respect to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02.

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Samples: Servicing Agreement (Sasco 2006-Bc3), Servicing Agreement (Sasco 2006-Bc4), Servicing Agreement (Structured Asset Securities CORP Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-Bc5)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the Servicer, or in the event the Servicer is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner Servicer shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the Owner. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managedlocated and consistent with the Owner Servicing Guidelines. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the Owner. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgage. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Propertycoverage, liability insurance andinsurance, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in accordance with the amount required aboveprovisions of Section 3.09 and 3.10 hereof. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the Owner. Prior to the disposition of the REO Property, the Owner may provide a valuation for the REO Property to the Servicer no later than three (3) Business Days after notification of the Owner by the Servicer. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial Collection Account. As soon as practical thereafter the expenses of such sale shall be paid and the Servicer shall reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed P&I Advances, Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing FeesXxxx, and on the xxx xx xxx Remittance Date immediately following the date on which such sale proceeds are received the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in the Custodial Collection Account shall be distributed to the Owner. The Servicer shall advance funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard or Flood insurance pursuant to this Section 3.12 3.14 and the fees of any managing agent of property manager appointed by the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances." for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is located. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners Owner of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 3.14 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement with respect to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02.

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Samples: Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-2ax), Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-11), Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1xs)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the Servicerrelated Trust, or in the event the Servicer related Trust is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner related Trust shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the Ownerrelated Trust. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner related Trust solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the such REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the Ownerrelated Trust. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 3.12, in connection with a foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure, in the event the Servicer has reasonable cause to believe that a Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, or if the Master Servicer otherwise requests, an environmental inspection or review of such Mortgaged Property to be conducted by a qualified inspector shall be arranged by the Servicer. Upon completion of the inspection, the Servicer shall provide the Master Servicer and the Certificate Insurer with a written report of such environmental inspection. In the event that the environmental inspection report indicates that the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In the event that the environmental inspection report is inconclusive as to the whether or not the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not, without the prior written approval of the Master Servicer and the Certificate Insurer, proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts be reimbursed for all Servicing Advances made pursuant to this paragraph with respect to the related Mortgaged Property from the amounts on deposit in the Custodial Account with respect to Securitized Loans in the same Trust. In the event that a Trust which has made one or more REMIC elections acquires any REO Property in connection with a default or imminent default on a Securitized Loan, the Servicer shall dispose of such REO Property not later than the end of the third taxable year after the year of its acquisition by the related Trust unless the Servicer has applied for and received a grant of extension from the Internal Revenue Service (and provides a copy of the same to the Master Servicer) to the effect that, under the REMIC Provisions and any relevant proposed legislation and under applicable state law, a REMIC elected by such Trust may hold REO Property for a longer period without adversely affecting the REMIC status of such REMIC or causing the imposition of a federal or state tax upon such REMIC. If the Servicer has received such an extension (and provided a copy of the same to the Master Servicer), then the Servicer shall continue to attempt to sell the REO Property for its fair market value for such period longer than three years as soon such extension permits (the “Extended Period”). If the Servicer has not received such an extension, and the Servicer is unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending 3 months before the end of such third taxable year after its acquisition by the related Trust or if the Servicer has received such an extension, and the Servicer is unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending three months before the close of the Extended Period, the Servicer shall, before the end of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as possible and shall sell applicable, (i) purchase such REO Property at a price equal to the REO Property’s fair market value or (ii) auction the REO Property to the highest bidder (which may be the Servicer) in an auction reasonably designed to produce a fair price prior to the expiration of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as the case may be. The related Trustee shall sign any event document or take any other action reasonably requested by the Servicer which would enable the Servicer, on behalf of the related Trust, to request such grant of extension. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, no REO Property acquired by a Trust shall be rented (or allowed to continue to be rented) or otherwise used by or on behalf of such Trust in such a manner or pursuant to any terms that would: (i) cause such REO Property to fail to qualify as “foreclosure property” within three years after title has been taken the meaning of Section 860G(a)(8) of the Code; or (ii) subject any REMIC elected by such Trust to the imposition of any federal income taxes on the income earned from such REO Property, including any taxes imposed by reason of Sections 860F or 860G(c) of the Code, unless (i) a REMIC election the Servicer has not been made agreed to indemnify and hold harmless such Trust with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner to imposition of any such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgagetaxes. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (ai) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or property and (bii) unpaid principal balance the outstanding Principal Balance of the related Mortgage Securitized Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the Ownerrelated Trust. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial Account. As soon as practical thereafter After the expenses of such sale disposition shall be paid and have been paid, the Servicer shall reimburse itself pursuant to Section 3.04 hereof for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Fees, and Advances it incurred with respect to such REO Property. The Servicer shall withdraw from the amounts on the Remittance Date immediately following the date on which such sale proceeds are received the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining deposit in the Custodial Account shall be distributed with respect to Securitized Loans in the Owner. The Servicer shall advance same Trust funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Master Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is locatedGuide. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners Master Servicer of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 3.12 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement with respect to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Servicing Agreement (MASTR Alternative Loan Trust 2006-3), Servicing Agreement (MASTR Asset Securitization Trust 2006-3), Servicing Agreement (MASTR Alternative Loan Trust 2006-1)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the Servicer, or in the event the Servicer is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner Servicer shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the Owner. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managedlocated and consistent with the Owner Servicing Guidelines. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the Owner. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgage. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Propertycoverage, liability insurance andinsurance, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in accordance with the amount required aboveprovisions of Section 3.09 and 3.10 hereof. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the Owner. Prior to the disposition of the REO Property, the Owner may provide a valuation for the REO Property to the Servicer no later than three (3) Business Days after notification of the Owner by the Servicer. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial Collection Account. As soon as practical thereafter the expenses of such sale shall be paid and the Servicer shall reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed P&I Advances, Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing FeesFexx, and on the Remittance xxx xx xxx Xemittance Date immediately following the date on which such sale proceeds are received the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in the Custodial Collection Account shall be distributed to the Owner. The Servicer shall advance funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard or Flood insurance pursuant to this Section 3.12 3.14 and the fees of any managing agent of property manager appointed by the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances." for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is located. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners Owner of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 3.14 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement with respect to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-12xs), Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-15xs)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the Servicer, or in the event the Servicer is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the OwnerCompany. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner Company solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and salesale (unless otherwise directed in writing by the Company). The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the ServicerServicer and reasonably acceptable to the Company and CMHC, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in accordance with Required Servicing Practices and to the extent it does not contravene the Accepted Servicing Practices, in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the Owner. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts best efforts to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years one year after title has been taken to such REO Property, Property (unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made with respect to otherwise directed by CMHC or otherwise directed in writing by the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO PropertyCompany). If a period longer than one and a half years (1) year is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner Company as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgageProperty. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amendedavailable, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems appropriate (subject to be in approval by CMHC and the best interests of the OwnerCompany). The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial Account. As soon as practical thereafter the expenses of such sale shall be paid and the Servicer shall reimburse itself pursuant to Section 2.5.3 hereof, as applicable, for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing FeesFees and unreimbursed advances made pursuant to this Section, and on the Remittance Date immediately following the date on Due Period in which such sale proceeds are received the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in the Custodial Account shall be distributed to the OwnerCompany; provided that such distribution shall, in any event, be made within ninety (90) days from and after the closing of the sale of such REO Property. In addition to the Servicer's obligations set forth in this Section 2.14, the Servicer shall deliver to the Company, upon request, whenever title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure copies of all notices transmitted to, and received from, CMHC with respect thereto, together with a copy of the appraisal, if any, of the related Mortgaged Property obtained by the Servicer on or prior to the date of such acquisition. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the Company may, at the Company's sole option, terminate the Servicer as servicer of any such REO Property without payment of any Termination Fee with respect thereto, provided that (i) the Company gives the Servicer notice of such termination within ten (10) Business Days of receipt of said copies of notices from the Servicer which termination shall be effective no more than fifteen (15) Business Days from and after the date of said notice from the Company and (ii) the Servicer shall on the date said termination takes effect be reimbursed by Company for any unreimbursed advances of the Servicer's funds made pursuant to Section 3.2 and any unreimbursed Servicing Advances in each case relating to the Mortgage Loan underlying such REO Property. In the event of any such termination, the provisions of Section 8.6 hereof shall apply to said termination and the transfer of servicing responsibilities with respect to such REO Property to the Company. With respect to each REO Property, the Servicer shall deposit all funds collected and received in connection with the operation of the REO Property in the Custodial Account. The Servicer shall advance funds necessary for cause to be deposited on a daily basis upon the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary receipt thereof in the area where the Mortgaged Property is located. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the Custodial Account all revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement received with respect to one or more the conservation and disposition of the related REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02Property.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Servicing Agreement (Nb Capital Corp), Servicing Agreement (Nb Capital Corp)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the ServicerTrustee or its nominee (or MERS, as applicable, provided, however, that if the Servicer deems it to be in the best interest of the Trust Fund, the Servicer may take title in the name of a person or persons other than MERS), or in the event the Servicer Trustee is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer (with a copy delivered to the Trustee) from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner Trustee shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the OwnerTrustee. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner Trustee solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the OwnerTrust Fund. The Servicer may permit an obligor to pay off a non-performing Mortgage Loan at less than its unpaid principal balance or charge off all or a portion of such non-performing Mortgage Loan if such discounted payoff or charge off is in accordance with Accepted Servicing Practices (without regard to the Xxxxxx Xxx Guides) and the Servicer believes that such discounted payoff or charge off is in the best interest of the Trust Fund; provided that in the case of any proposed discounted payoff or proposed charge off, the Servicer shall notify the Master Servicer of the proposed discounted payoff or charge off. The Master Servicer shall be deemed to have approved the discounted payoff or charge off of any Mortgage Loan unless the Master Servicer notifies the Servicer in writing, within five (5) Business Days after its receipt of the related notice, that it disapproves of the discounted payoff or charge off, in which case the Servicer shall not proceed with such discounted payoff or charge off. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 3.16, in connection with a foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure, in the event the Servicer has reasonable cause to believe that a Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, or if the Trustee or the Master Servicer otherwise requests, an environmental inspection or review of such Mortgaged Property to be conducted by a qualified inspector shall be arranged by the Servicer. Upon completion of the inspection, the Servicer shall provide the Trustee and the Master Servicer with a written report of such environmental inspection. In the event that the environmental inspection report indicates that the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In the event that the environmental inspection report is inconclusive as to whether or not the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not, without the prior approval of the Master Servicer, proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In such instance, the Master Servicer shall be deemed to have approved such foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure unless the Master Servicer notifies the Servicer in writing, within two (2) Business Days after its receipt of written notice of the proposed foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure from the Servicer, that it disapproves of the related foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts be reimbursed for all Servicing Advances made pursuant to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made this paragraph with respect to the arrangement under which related Mortgaged Property from the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice Custodial Account. Subject to the Owner to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent approval of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Master Servicer as mortgageedescribed in this paragraph, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgage. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the OwnerTrust Fund. Prior to acceptance by the Servicer of an offer to sell any REO Property, the Servicer shall notify the Master Servicer of such offer in writing which notification shall set forth all material terms of said offer (each, a “Notice of Sale”). The proceeds of Master Servicer shall be deemed to have approved the sale of any REO Property unless the Master Servicer notifies the Servicer in writing, within two (2) Business Days after its receipt of the related Notice of Sale, that it disapproves of the related sale, in which case the Servicer shall not proceed with the sale. With respect to any REO Property, upon a REO Disposition, the Servicer shall be entitled to retain from REO Disposition Proceeds a disposition fee equal to $1,500. In the event that the Trust Fund acquires any REO Property in connection with a default or imminent default on a Mortgage Loan, the Servicer shall dispose of such REO Property not later than the end of the third taxable year after the year of its acquisition by the Trust Fund unless the Servicer has applied for and received a grant of extension from the Internal Revenue Service to the effect that, under the REMIC Provisions and any relevant proposed legislation and under applicable state law, the applicable Trust REMIC may hold REO Property for a longer period without adversely affecting the REMIC status of such REMIC or causing the imposition of a federal or state tax upon such REMIC and has notified the Master Servicer and the Trustee of such extension by providing a copy of the application and the grant of such extension to the Trustee and the Master Servicer. If the Servicer has received such an extension, then the Servicer shall continue to attempt to sell the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in for its fair market value for such period longer than three years as such extension permits (the Custodial Account“Extended Period”). As soon as practical thereafter If the expenses of Servicer has not received such sale shall be paid an extension and the Servicer shall reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Feesis unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending 3 months before the end of such third taxable year after its acquisition by the Trust Fund or if the Servicer has received such an extension, and the Servicer is unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending three months before the close of the Extended Period, the Servicer shall, before the end of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as applicable, (i) purchase such REO Property at a price equal to the REO Property’s fair market value or (ii) auction the REO Property to the highest bidder (which may be the Servicer) in an auction reasonably designed to produce a fair price prior to the expiration of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as the case may be. The Trustee shall sign any document or take any other action reasonably requested by the Servicer which would enable the Servicer, on behalf of the Trust Fund, to request such grant of extension. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, no REO Property acquired by the Trust Fund shall be rented (or allowed to continue to be rented) or otherwise used by or on behalf of the Trust Fund in such a manner or pursuant to any terms that would: (i) cause such REO Property to fail to qualify as “foreclosure property” within the meaning of Section 860G(a)(8) of the Code; or (ii) subject any Trust REMIC to the imposition of any federal income taxes on the Remittance Date immediately following income earned from such REO Property, including any taxes imposed by reason of Sections 860F or 860G(c) of the date on which such sale proceeds are received Code, unless the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in Servicer has agreed to indemnify and hold harmless the Custodial Account shall be distributed Trust Fund with respect to the Ownerimposition of any such taxes. The Servicer shall advance not be responsible for allowing tenants and lessees to occupy a Mortgaged Property if the eviction of such tenants and lessees is not permitted under state or local law. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in amount which is at least equal to the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The Servicer shall withdraw from the Custodial Account funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is locatedXxxxxx Xxx Guides. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners Master Servicer of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 3.16 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding If the foregoingServicer determines that, at any time and from time in accordance with Accepted Servicing Practices, it is in the best interest of the Trust Fund not to timeproceed with foreclosure or accept a deed in lieu of foreclosure, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement Servicer shall have the right to do so with respect the consent of the Master Servicer, whereupon the related Mortgage Loan shall be deemed to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02be finally liquidated and the Servicer shall have the right to release the lien of the Mortgage on the related Mortgaged Property and the Servicer shall be entitled to reimbursement for all outstanding unreimbursed Monthly Advances and Servicing Advances from the Custodial Account in accordance with Sections 3.04(viii) and (ix).

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Samples: Servicing Agreement (Lehman Mortgage Trust 2007-8), Servicing Agreement (Lehman Mortgage Trust 2007-6)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the ServicerTrustee or its nominee (or MERS, as applicable, provided, however, that if the Servicer deems it to be in the best interest of the Trustee, the Servicer may take title in the name of a person or persons other than MERS), or in the event the Servicer Trustee is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer (with a copy delivered to the Trustee) from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner Trustee shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the OwnerTrustee. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner Trustee solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the OwnerTrustee and the Trust Fund. The Servicer may permit an obligor to pay off a non-performing Mortgage Loan at less than its unpaid principal balance or charge off all or a portion of such non-performing Mortgage Loan if such discounted payoff or charge off is in accordance with Accepted Servicing Practices and the Servicer believes that such discounted payoff or charge off is in the best interest of the Trust Fund; provided that in the case of any proposed discounted payoff or proposed charge off, the Servicer shall notify the Master Servicer, by telecopy and telephone, of the proposed discounted payoff or charge off. The Master Servicer shall be deemed to have approved the discounted payoff or charge off of any Mortgage Loan unless the Master Servicer notifies the Servicer in writing, within five (5) Business Days after its receipt of the related notice, that it disapproves of the discounted payoff or charge off, in which case the Servicer shall not proceed with such discounted payoff or charge off. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 3.16, in connection with a foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure, in the event the Servicer has reasonable cause to believe that a Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, or if the Trustee or the Master Servicer otherwise requests, an environmental inspection or review of such Mortgaged Property to be conducted by a qualified inspector shall be arranged by the Servicer. Upon completion of the inspection, the Servicer shall provide the Trustee and the Master Servicer with a written report of such environmental inspection. In the event that the environmental inspection report indicates that the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In the event that the environmental inspection report is inconclusive as to whether or not the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not, without the prior approval of the Master Servicer, proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In such instance, the Master Servicer shall be deemed to have approved such foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure unless the Master Servicer notifies the Servicer in writing, within two (2) Business Days after its receipt of written notice of the proposed foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure from the Servicer, that it disapproves of the related foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts be reimbursed for all Servicing Advances made pursuant to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made this paragraph with respect to the arrangement under which related Mortgaged Property from the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice Custodial Account. Subject to the Owner to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent approval of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Master Servicer as mortgageedescribed in this paragraph, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgage. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the OwnerTrust Fund. Prior to acceptance by the Servicer of an offer to sell any REO Property, the Servicer shall notify the Master Servicer of such offer in writing which notification shall set forth all material terms of said offer (each, a “Notice of Sale”). The proceeds of Master Servicer shall be deemed to have approved the sale of any REO Property unless the Master Servicer notifies the Servicer in writing, within two (2) Business Days after its receipt of the related Notice of Sale, that it disapproves of the related sale, in which case the Servicer shall not proceed with the sale. With respect to any REO Property, upon a REO Disposition, the Servicer shall be entitled to retain from REO Disposition Proceeds a disposition fee equal to $1,500. In the event that the Trust Fund acquires any REO Property in connection with a default or imminent default on a Mortgage Loan, the Servicer shall dispose of such REO Property not later than the end of the third taxable year after the year of its acquisition by the Trust Fund unless the Servicer has applied for and received a grant of extension from the Internal Revenue Service to the effect that, under the REMIC Provisions and any relevant proposed legislation and under applicable state law, the applicable Trust REMIC may hold REO Property for a longer period without adversely affecting the REMIC status of such REMIC or causing the imposition of a federal or state tax upon such REMIC and has notified the Master Servicer and the Trustee of such extension by providing a copy of the application and the grant of such extension to the Trustee and the Master Servicer. If the Servicer has received such an extension, then the Servicer shall continue to attempt to sell the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in for its fair market value for such period longer than three years as such extension permits (the Custodial Account“Extended Period”). As soon as practical thereafter If the expenses of Servicer has not received such sale shall be paid an extension and the Servicer shall reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Feesis unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending 3 months before the end of such third taxable year after its acquisition by the Trust Fund or if the Servicer has received such an extension, and the Servicer is unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending three months before the close of the Extended Period, the Servicer shall, before the end of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as applicable, (i) purchase such REO Property at a price equal to the REO Property’s fair market value or (ii) auction the REO Property to the highest bidder (which may be the Servicer) in an auction reasonably designed to produce a fair price prior to the expiration of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as the case may be. The Trustee shall sign any document or take any other action reasonably requested by the Servicer which would enable the Servicer, on behalf of the Trust Fund, to request such grant of extension. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, no REO Property acquired by the Trust Fund shall be rented (or allowed to continue to be rented) or otherwise used by or on behalf of the Trust Fund in such a manner or pursuant to any terms that would: (i) cause such REO Property to fail to qualify as “foreclosure property” within the meaning of Section 860G(a)(8) of the Code; or (ii) subject any Trust REMIC to the imposition of any federal income taxes on the Remittance Date immediately following income earned from such REO Property, including any taxes imposed by reason of Sections 860F or 860G(c) of the date on which such sale proceeds are received Code, unless the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in Servicer has agreed to indemnify and hold harmless the Custodial Account shall be distributed Trust Fund with respect to the Ownerimposition of any such taxes. The Servicer shall advance not be responsible for allowing tenants and lessees to occupy a Mortgaged Property if the eviction of such tenants and lessees is not permitted under state or local law. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in amount which is at least equal to the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The Servicer shall withdraw from the Custodial Account funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is locatedXxxxxx Xxx Guides. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners Master Servicer of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 3.16 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding If the foregoingServicer determines that, at any time and from time in accordance with Accepted Servicing Practices, it is in the best interest of the Trustee or the Trust Fund not to timeproceed with foreclosure or accept a deed in lieu of foreclosure, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement Servicer shall have the right to do so with respect the consent of the Master Servicer, whereupon the related Mortgage Loan shall be deemed to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02be finally liquidated and the Servicer shall have the right to release the lien of the Mortgage on the related Mortgaged Property and the Servicer shall be entitled to reimbursement for all outstanding unreimbursed Monthly Advances and Servicing Advances from the Custodial Account in accordance with Sections 3.04(viii) and (ix).

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Samples: Servicing Agreement (Lehman Mortgage Trust 2006-6), Servicing Agreement (LMT 2006-4)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the Servicerrelated Trust, or in the event the Servicer related Trust is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner related Trust shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the Ownerrelated Trust. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner related Trust solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the such REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the Ownerrelated Trust. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 3.12, in connection with a foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure, in the event the Servicer has reasonable cause to believe that a Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, or if the Master Servicer otherwise requests, an environmental inspection or review of such Mortgaged Property to be conducted by a qualified inspector shall be arranged by the Servicer. Upon completion of the inspection, the Servicer shall provide the Master Servicer and the NIMs Insurer with a written report of such environmental inspection. In the event that the environmental inspection report indicates that the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In the event that the environmental inspection report is inconclusive as to the whether or not the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not, without the prior written approval of the Master Servicer and the NIMs Insurer, proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts be reimbursed for all Servicing Advances made pursuant to this paragraph with respect to the related Mortgaged Property from the amounts on deposit in the Custodial Account with respect to Securitized Loans in the same Trust. In the event that a Trust which has made one or more REMIC elections acquires any REO Property in connection with a default or imminent default on a Securitized Loan, the Servicer shall dispose of such REO Property not later than the end of the third taxable year after the year of its acquisition by the related Trust unless the Servicer has applied for and received a grant of extension from the Internal Revenue Service (and provides a copy of the same to the Master Servicer) to the effect that, under the REMIC Provisions and any relevant proposed legislation M-1-29 and under applicable state law, a REMIC elected by such Trust may hold REO Property for a longer period without adversely affecting the REMIC status of such REMIC or causing the imposition of a federal or state tax upon such REMIC. If the Servicer has received such an extension (and provided a copy of the same to the Master Servicer), then the Servicer shall continue to attempt to sell the REO Property for its fair market value for such period longer than three years as soon such extension permits (the "Extended Period"). If the Servicer has not received such an extension, and the Servicer is unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending 3 months before the end of such third taxable year after its acquisition by the related Trust or if the Servicer has received such an extension, and the Servicer is unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending three months before the close of the Extended Period, the Servicer shall, before the end of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as possible and shall sell applicable, (i) purchase such REO Property at a price equal to the REO Property's fair market value or (ii) auction the REO Property to the highest bidder (which may be the Servicer) in an auction reasonably designed to produce a fair price prior to the expiration of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as the case may be. The related Trustee shall sign any event document or take any other action reasonably requested by the Servicer which would enable the Servicer, on behalf of the related Trust, to request such grant of extension. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, no REO Property acquired by a Trust shall be rented (or allowed to continue to be rented) or otherwise used by or on behalf of such Trust in such a manner or pursuant to any terms that would: (i) cause such REO Property to fail to qualify as "foreclosure property" within three years after title has been taken the meaning of Section 860G(a)(8) of the Code; or (ii) subject any REMIC elected by such Trust to the imposition of any federal income taxes on the income earned from such REO Property, including any taxes imposed by reason of Sections 860F or 860G(c) of the Code, unless (i) a REMIC election the Servicer has not been made agreed to indemnify and hold harmless such Trust with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner to imposition of any such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgagetaxes. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (ai) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or property and (bii) unpaid principal balance the outstanding Principal Balance of the related Mortgage Securitized Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the Ownerrelated Trust. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial Account. As soon as practical thereafter After the expenses of such sale disposition shall be paid and have been paid, the Servicer shall reimburse itself pursuant to Section 3.04 hereof for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Fees, and Advances it incurred with respect to such REO Property. The Servicer shall withdraw from the amounts on the Remittance Date immediately following the date on which such sale proceeds are received the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining deposit in the Custodial Account shall be distributed with respect to Securitized Loans in the Owner. The Servicer shall advance same Trust funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Master Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is locatedGuide. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners Trustee of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 3.12 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement with respect to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02.

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Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Homestar Mortgage Accep Corp Asst Back Certs Ser 2004-2.), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Homestar Mortgage Accep Corp Asst Back Certs Ser 2004-2.)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the ServicerTrustee or its nominee (or MERS, as applicable, provided however that if the Servicer deems it to be in the best interest of the Trustee, the Servicer may take title in the name of a person or persons other than MERS), or in the event the Servicer Trustee is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer (with a copy delivered to the Trustee) from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner Trustee shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the OwnerTrustee. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner Trustee solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the OwnerTrustee and the Trust Fund. The Servicer may permit an obligor to pay off a non-performing Mortgage Loan at less than its unpaid principal balance or charge off all or a portion of such non-performing Mortgage Loan if such discounted payoff or charge off is in accordance with Accepted Servicing Practices (without regard to the Fxxxxx Mxx Guides) and the Servicer believes that such discounted payoff or charge off is in the best interest of the Trust Fund; provided that in the case of any proposed discounted payoff or proposed charge off, the Servicer shall notify the Master Servicer, by telecopy and telephone, of the proposed discounted payoff or charge off. The Master Servicer shall be deemed to have approved the discounted payoff or charge off of any Mortgage Loan unless the Master Servicer notifies the Servicer in writing, within five (5) Business Days after its receipt of the related notice, that it disapproves of the discounted payoff or charge off, in which case the Servicer shall not proceed with such discounted payoff or charge off. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 3.16, in connection with a foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure, in the event the Servicer has reasonable cause to believe that a Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, or if the Trustee or the Master Servicer otherwise requests, an environmental inspection or review of such Mortgaged Property to be conducted by a qualified inspector shall be arranged by the Servicer. Upon completion of the inspection, the Servicer shall provide the Trustee and the Master Servicer with a written report of such environmental inspection. In the event that the environmental inspection report indicates that the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In the event that the environmental inspection report is inconclusive as to whether or not the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not, without the prior approval of the Master Servicer, proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In such instance, the Master Servicer shall be deemed to have approved such foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure unless the Master Servicer notifies the Servicer in writing, within two (2) Business Days after its receipt of written notice of the proposed foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure from the Servicer, that it disapproves of the related foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts be reimbursed for all Servicing Advances made pursuant to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made this paragraph with respect to the arrangement under which related Mortgaged Property from the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice Custodial Account. Subject to the Owner to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent approval of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Master Servicer as mortgageedescribed in this paragraph, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgage. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the OwnerTrust Fund. Prior to acceptance by the Servicer of an offer to sell any REO Property, the Servicer shall notify the Master Servicer of such offer in writing which notification shall set forth all material terms of said offer (each, a “Notice of Sale”). The proceeds of Master Servicer shall be deemed to have approved the sale of any REO Property unless the Master Servicer notifies the Servicer in writing, within two (2) Business Days after its receipt of the related Notice of Sale, that it disapproves of the related sale, in which case the Servicer shall not proceed with the sale. With respect to any REO Property, upon a REO Disposition, the Servicer shall be entitled to retain from REO Disposition Proceeds a disposition fee equal to $1,500. In the event that the Trust Fund acquires any REO Property in connection with a default or imminent default on a Mortgage Loan, the Servicer shall dispose of such REO Property not later than the end of the third taxable year after the year of its acquisition by the Trust Fund unless the Servicer has applied for and received a grant of extension from the Internal Revenue Service to the effect that, under the REMIC Provisions and any relevant proposed legislation and under applicable state law, the applicable Trust REMIC may hold REO Property for a longer period without adversely affecting the REMIC status of such REMIC or causing the imposition of a federal or state tax upon such REMIC. If the Servicer has received such an extension, then the Servicer shall continue to attempt to sell the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in for its fair market value for such period longer than three years as such extension permits (the Custodial Account“Extended Period”). As soon as practical thereafter If the expenses of Servicer has not received such sale shall be paid an extension and the Servicer shall reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Feesis unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending 3 months before the end of such third taxable year after its acquisition by the Trust Fund or if the Servicer has received such an extension, and the Servicer is unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending three months before the close of the Extended Period, the Servicer shall, before the end of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as applicable, (i) purchase such REO Property at a price equal to the REO Property’s fair market value or (ii) auction the REO Property to the highest bidder (which may be the Servicer) in an auction reasonably designed to produce a fair price prior to the expiration of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as the case may be. The Trustee shall sign any document or take any other action reasonably requested by the Servicer which would enable the Servicer, on behalf of the Trust Fund, to request such grant of extension. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, no REO Property acquired by the Trust Fund shall be rented (or allowed to continue to be rented) or otherwise used by or on behalf of the Trust Fund in such a manner or pursuant to any terms that would: (i) cause such REO Property to fail to qualify as “foreclosure property” within the meaning of Section 860G(a)(8) of the Code; or (ii) subject any Trust REMIC to the imposition of any federal income taxes on the Remittance Date immediately following income earned from such REO Property, including any taxes imposed by reason of Sections 860F or 860G(c) of the date on which such sale proceeds are received Code, unless the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in Servicer has agreed to indemnify and hold harmless the Custodial Account shall be distributed Trust Fund with respect to the Ownerimposition of any such taxes. The Servicer shall advance also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in amount which is at least equal to the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The Servicer shall withdraw from the Custodial Account funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is locatedFxxxxx Mxx Guides. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners Master Servicer of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 3.16 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding If the foregoingServicer determines that, at any time and from time in accordance with Accepted Servicing Practices, it is in the best interest of the Trustee or the Trust Fund not to timeproceed with foreclosure or accept a deed in lieu of foreclosure, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement Servicer shall have the right to do so with respect the consent of the Master Servicer, whereupon the related Mortgage Loan shall be deemed to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02be finally liquidated and the Servicer shall have the right to release the lien of the Mortgage on the related Mortgaged Property and the Servicer shall be entitled to reimbursement for all outstanding unreimbursed Monthly Advances and Servicing Advances from the Custodial Account in accordance with Sections 3.04(viii) and (ix).

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Samples: Servicing Agreement (LXS 2007-3), Servicing Agreement (Lehman XS Trust 2007-6)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the ServicerTrustee, or in the event the Servicer Trustee is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner Trustee shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the OwnerTrustee. The Trustee shall have the option to manage and operate the REO Property provided the Trustee gives written notice of its intention to do so within 60 days after such REO Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure and reimburses the Servicer for any unreimbursed Servicing Advances with respect to such REO Property incurred prior to transferring such management responsibilities to the Trustee. The election by the Trustee to manage the REO Property shall not constitute a termination of any rights of the Servicer. If the Trustee does not elect to manage and operate the REO Property, the Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner Trustee solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managedconsistent with Accepted Servicing Practices. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the OwnerTrustee. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts best efforts to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years one year after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (ia) a REMIC election has not been made with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (iib) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner Trustee to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years year is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (ix) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner Trustee as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (iiy) if, with the written consent of the OwnerTrustee, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner Trustee shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgage. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the OwnerTrustee. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial Account. As soon as practical thereafter the expenses of such sale shall be paid and the Servicer shall reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Fees, Fees and on unreimbursed advances made pursuant to Section 7.3. On the Servicer Remittance Date immediately following the date on Prepayment Period in which such sale proceeds are received received, the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in the Custodial Account shall be distributed to the OwnerTrustee. The Servicer shall advance withdraw from the Custodial Account funds necessary for the proper operation, operation management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is located4.11. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Servicer Remittance Date to the Owners Trustee of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 4.17 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement with respect to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02.

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Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (First NLC Securitization, Inc.), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (FBR Securitization, Inc.)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the ServicerTrustee, or in the event the Servicer Trustee is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner Trustee shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the OwnerTrustee. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner Trustee solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the OwnerTrust Fund. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 3.12, in connection with a foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure, in the event the Servicer has reasonable cause to believe that a Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, or if the Master Servicer or NIMS Insurer otherwise requests, an environmental inspection or review of such Mortgaged Property to be conducted by a qualified inspector shall be arranged by the Servicer. Upon completion of the inspection, the Servicer shall provide the Master Servicer and NIMS Insurer with a written report of such environmental inspection. In the event that the environmental inspection report indicates that the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In the event that the environmental inspection report is inconclusive as to the whether or not the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not, without the prior approval of both the Master Servicer and the NIMS Insurer proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In such instance, the Master Servicer and/or the NIMS Insurer shall be deemed to have approved such foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure unless either notifies the Servicer in writing, within three (3) days after its receipt of written notice of the proposed foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure from the Servicer, that it disapproves of the related foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts be reimbursed for all Servicing Advances made pursuant to this paragraph with respect to the related Mortgaged Property from the Trust Custodial Account. In the event that the Trust Fund acquires any REO Property in connection with a default or imminent default on a Mortgage Loan, the Servicer shall dispose of such REO Property not later than the end of the third taxable year after the year of its acquisition by the Trust Fund unless the Servicer has applied for and received a grant of extension from the Internal Revenue Service (and provide a copy of the same to the NIMS Insurer) to the effect that, under the REMIC Provisions and any relevant proposed legislation and under applicable state law, the applicable Trust REMIC may hold REO Property for a longer period without adversely affecting the REMIC status of such REMIC or causing the imposition of a federal or state tax upon such REMIC. If the Servicer has received such an extension (and provide a copy of the same to the NIMS Insurer), then the Servicer shall continue to attempt to sell the REO Property for its fair market value for such period longer than three years as soon such extension permits (the “Extended Period”). If the Servicer has not received such an extension and the Servicer is unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending 3 months before the end of such third taxable year after its acquisition by the Trust Fund or if the Servicer has received such an extension, and the Servicer is unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending three months before the close of the Extended Period, the Servicer shall, before the end of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as possible and shall sell applicable, (i) purchase such REO Property at a price equal to the REO Property’s fair market value, as acceptable to the NIMS Insurer or (ii) auction the REO Property to the highest bidder (which may be the Servicer) in an auction reasonably designed to produce a fair price prior to the expiration of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as the case may be. The Trustee shall sign any event document or take any other action reasonably requested by the Servicer which would enable the Servicer, on behalf of the Trust Fund, to request such grant of extension. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, no REO Property acquired by the Trust Fund shall be rented (or allowed to continue to be rented) or otherwise used by or on behalf of the Trust Fund in such a manner or pursuant to any terms that would: (i) cause such REO Property to fail to qualify as “foreclosure property” within three years after title has been taken the meaning of Section 860G(a)(8) of the Code; or (ii) subject any Trust REMIC to the imposition of any federal income taxes on the income earned from such REO Property, including any taxes imposed by reason of Sections 860F or 860G(c) of the Code, unless (i) a REMIC election the Servicer has not been made agreed to indemnify and hold harmless the Trust Fund and the NIMS Insurer with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner to imposition of any such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgagetaxes. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (ai) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or property and (bii) unpaid principal balance the outstanding Principal Balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, . Prior to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out acceptance by the Servicer at such priceof an offer to sell any REO Property, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems shall notify the Master Servicer and the NIMS Insurer of such offer in writing which notification shall set forth all material terms of said offer (each a “Notice of Sale”). The Master Servicer and the NIMS Insurer shall be deemed to be have approved the sale of any REO Property unless either of them notifies the Servicer in the best interests writing, within three (3) days after its receipt of the Owner. related Notice of Sale, that it disapproves of the related sale, in which case the Servicer shall not proceed with such sale." The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Trust Custodial Account. As soon as practical thereafter After the expenses of such sale disposition shall be paid and have been paid, the Servicer shall reimburse itself pursuant to Section 3.04 hereof for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Fees, Fees and on the Remittance Date immediately following the date on which Monthly Advances it incurred with respect to such sale proceeds are received the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in the Custodial Account shall be distributed to the OwnerREO Property. The Servicer shall advance withdraw from the Trust Custodial Account funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, Xxxxxxx Mac Guides or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is locatedXxxxxx Mae Guide. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners Trustee of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 3.12 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement with respect to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02.

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Samples: Servicing Agreement (Structured Asset Sec Corp Mort Pass THR Cert Ser 2002-Bc7), Servicing Agreement (Structured Asset Sec Corp Mort Pass THR Certs Ser 2002-Bc8)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the ServicerTrustee or its nominee (or MERS, as applicable, provided, however, that if the Servicer deems it to be in the best interest of the Trustee, the Servicer may take title in the name of a person or persons other than MERS), or in the event the Servicer Trustee is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer (with a copy delivered to the Trustee) from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner Trustee shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the OwnerTrustee. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner Trustee solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the OwnerTrustee and the Trust Fund. The Servicer may permit an obligor to pay off a non-performing Mortgage Loan at less than its unpaid principal balance or charge off all or a portion of such non-performing Mortgage Loan if such discounted payoff or charge off is in accordance with Accepted Servicing Practices (without regard to the Fxxxxx Mxx Guides) and the Servicer believes that such discounted payoff or charge off is in the best interest of the Trust Fund; provided that in the case of any proposed discounted payoff or proposed charge off, the Servicer shall notify the Master Servicer of the proposed discounted payoff or charge off. The Master Servicer shall be deemed to have approved the discounted payoff or charge off of any Mortgage Loan unless the Master Servicer notifies the Servicer in writing, within five (5) Business Days after its receipt of the related notice, that it disapproves of the discounted payoff or charge off, in which case the Servicer shall not proceed with such discounted payoff or charge off. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 3.16, in connection with a foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure, in the event the Servicer has reasonable cause to believe that a Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, or if the Trustee or the Master Servicer otherwise requests, an environmental inspection or review of such Mortgaged Property to be conducted by a qualified inspector shall be arranged by the Servicer. Upon completion of the inspection, the Servicer shall provide the Trustee and the Master Servicer with a written report of such environmental inspection. In the event that the environmental inspection report indicates that the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In the event that the environmental inspection report is inconclusive as to whether or not the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not, without the prior approval of the Master Servicer, proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In such instance, the Master Servicer shall be deemed to have approved such foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure unless the Master Servicer notifies the Servicer in writing, within two (2) Business Days after its receipt of written notice of the proposed foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure from the Servicer, that it disapproves of the related foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts be reimbursed for all Servicing Advances made pursuant to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made this paragraph with respect to the arrangement under which related Mortgaged Property from the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice Custodial Account. Subject to the Owner to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent approval of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Master Servicer as mortgageedescribed in this paragraph, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgage. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the OwnerTrust Fund. Prior to acceptance by the Servicer of an offer to sell any REO Property, the Servicer shall notify the Master Servicer of such offer in writing which notification shall set forth all material terms of said offer (each, a “Notice of Sale”). The proceeds of Master Servicer shall be deemed to have approved the sale of any REO Property unless the Master Servicer notifies the Servicer in writing, within two (2) Business Days after its receipt of the related Notice of Sale, that it disapproves of the related sale, in which case the Servicer shall not proceed with the sale. With respect to any REO Property, upon a REO Disposition, the Servicer shall be entitled to retain from REO Disposition Proceeds a disposition fee equal to $1,500. In the event that the Trust Fund acquires any REO Property in connection with a default or imminent default on a Mortgage Loan, the Servicer shall dispose of such REO Property not later than the end of the third taxable year after the year of its acquisition by the Trust Fund unless the Servicer has applied for and received a grant of extension from the Internal Revenue Service to the effect that, under the REMIC Provisions and any relevant proposed legislation and under applicable state law, the applicable Trust REMIC may hold REO Property for a longer period without adversely affecting the REMIC status of such REMIC or causing the imposition of a federal or state tax upon such REMIC and has notified the Master Servicer and the Trustee of such extension by providing a copy of the application and the grant of such extension to the Trustee and the Master Servicer. If the Servicer has received such an extension, then the Servicer shall continue to attempt to sell the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in for its fair market value for such period longer than three years as such extension permits (the Custodial Account“Extended Period”). As soon as practical thereafter If the expenses of Servicer has not received such sale shall be paid an extension and the Servicer shall reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Feesis unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending 3 months before the end of such third taxable year after its acquisition by the Trust Fund or if the Servicer has received such an extension, and the Servicer is unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending three months before the close of the Extended Period, the Servicer shall, before the end of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as applicable, (i) purchase such REO Property at a price equal to the REO Property’s fair market value or (ii) auction the REO Property to the highest bidder (which may be the Servicer) in an auction reasonably designed to produce a fair price prior to the expiration of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as the case may be. The Trustee shall sign any document or take any other action reasonably requested by the Servicer which would enable the Servicer, on behalf of the Trust Fund, to request such grant of extension. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, no REO Property acquired by the Trust Fund shall be rented (or allowed to continue to be rented) or otherwise used by or on behalf of the Trust Fund in such a manner or pursuant to any terms that would: (i) cause such REO Property to fail to qualify as “foreclosure property” within the meaning of Section 860G(a)(8) of the Code; or (ii) subject any Trust REMIC to the imposition of any federal income taxes on the Remittance Date immediately following income earned from such REO Property, including any taxes imposed by reason of Sections 860F or 860G(c) of the date on which such sale proceeds are received Code, unless the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in Servicer has agreed to indemnify and hold harmless the Custodial Account shall be distributed Trust Fund with respect to the Ownerimposition of any such taxes. The Servicer shall advance not be responsible for allowing tenants and lessees to occupy a Mortgaged Property if the eviction of such tenants and lessees is not permitted under state or local law. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in amount which is at least equal to the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The Servicer shall withdraw from the Custodial Account funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is locatedFxxxxx Mxx Guides. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners Master Servicer of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 3.16 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding If the foregoingServicer determines that, at any time and from time in accordance with Accepted Servicing Practices, it is in the best interest of the Trustee or the Trust Fund not to timeproceed with foreclosure or accept a deed in lieu of foreclosure, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement Servicer shall have the right to do so with respect the consent of the Master Servicer, whereupon the related Mortgage Loan shall be deemed to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02be finally liquidated and the Servicer shall have the right to release the lien of the Mortgage on the related Mortgaged Property and the Servicer shall be entitled to reimbursement for all outstanding unreimbursed Monthly Advances and Servicing Advances from the Custodial Account in accordance with Sections 3.04(viii) and (ix).

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Samples: Servicing Agreement (Lehman Mortgage Trust 2007-2), Servicing Agreement (Lehman Mortgage Trust 2007-5)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the Servicer, Servicer or in the event the Servicer is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state State by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion opinion of Counsel counsel obtained by the Servicer from any an attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Any such Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the benefit of the Owner. The Servicer shall notify the Owner of each acquisition of REO Property upon such acquisition, and thereafter assume the responsibility for marketing such REO Property in accordance with Accepted Servicing Practices. Thereafter, the Servicer shall continue to provide certain administrative services to the Owner relating to such REO Property as set forth in this Section 2.15. If a period longer than one year is necessary to sell any REO Property, the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to progress being made in selling such REO Property. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided belowherein) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the Owner. The REO Disposition Proceeds from the sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial Account and shall be separately identified from all other funds deposited or to be deposited in such Custodial Account. As soon as practical thereafter, the expenses of such sale shall be paid and the Servicer shall reimburse itself for any related Servicing Advances and unpaid Servicing Fees. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts commercially reasonable efforts to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years one year after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years year is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgageProperty. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required abovein Section 2.10 hereof. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the Owner. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial Account. As soon as practical thereafter thereafter, the expenses of such sale shall be paid and the Servicer shall reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, Advances and unpaid Servicing FeesFees made pursuant to this Section, and on the Remittance Date immediately following the date on Principal Prepayment Period in which such sale proceeds are received the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in the Custodial Account shall be distributed to the Owner. The With respect to each REO Property, the Servicer shall advance hold all funds necessary for collected and received in connection with the proper operation, management and maintenance operation of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary Property in the area where the Mortgaged Property is locatedCustodial Account. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time cause to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement deposited on a daily basis within two (2) Business Days of receipt thereof in each Custodial Account all revenues received with respect to one or more the conservation and disposition of the related REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02Property.

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Samples: Servicing Agreement (Deutsche Alt-a Securities Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2007-1), Servicing Agreement (Deutsche Alt-B Securities Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2007-Ab1)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or foreclosure, by deed in lieu of foreclosureforeclosure or otherwise (including by purchase), the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the ServicerOwner, or in or, at the event direction of the Servicer is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding titleOwner, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by a nominee for the Servicer from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is locatedOwner. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the Owner. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one yearthree years, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best reasonable interest of the Owner. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts commercially reasonable efforts to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO PropertyProperty or that to maximize recovery the REO Property should be rented. If a period longer than one and a half three years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgageProperty. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best reasonable interests of the Owner. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial Account. As soon as practical thereafter the expenses of such sale shall be paid and the Servicer shall reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Fees, and on the Remittance Date immediately following the date on which such sale proceeds are received the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in the Custodial Account shall be distributed to the Owner. The Servicer shall advance funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is located. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement with respect to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02.

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Samples: Loan Servicing Agreement (Franklin Credit Management Corp), Loan Servicing Agreement (Franklin Credit Management Corp/De/)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the ServicerTrustee or its nominee (or MERS, as applicable, provided, however, that if the Servicer deems it to be in the best interest of the Trustee, the Servicer may take title in the name of a person or persons other than MERS), or in the event the Servicer Trustee is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer (with a copy delivered to the Trustee) from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner Trustee shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the OwnerTrustee. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner Trustee solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the OwnerTrustee and the Trust Fund. The Servicer may permit an obligor to pay off a non-performing Mortgage Loan at less than its unpaid principal balance or charge off all or a portion of such non-performing Mortgage Loan if such discounted payoff or charge off is in accordance with Accepted Servicing Practices (without regard to the Fxxxxx Mxx Guides) and the Servicer believes that such discounted payoff or charge off is in the best interest of the Trust Fund; provided that in the case of any proposed discounted payoff or proposed charge off, the Servicer shall notify the Master Servicer, by telecopy and telephone, of the proposed discounted payoff or charge off. The Master Servicer shall be deemed to have approved the discounted payoff or charge off of any Mortgage Loan unless the Master Servicer notifies the Servicer in writing, within five (5) Business Days after its receipt of the related notice, that it disapproves of the discounted payoff or charge off, in which case the Servicer shall not proceed with such discounted payoff or charge off. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 3.16, in connection with a foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure, in the event the Servicer has reasonable cause to believe that a Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, or if the Trustee or the Master Servicer otherwise requests, an environmental inspection or review of such Mortgaged Property to be conducted by a qualified inspector shall be arranged by the Servicer. Upon completion of the inspection, the Servicer shall provide the Trustee and the Master Servicer with a written report of such environmental inspection. In the event that the environmental inspection report indicates that the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In the event that the environmental inspection report is inconclusive as to whether or not the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not, without the prior approval of the Master Servicer, proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In such instance, the Master Servicer shall be deemed to have approved such foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure unless the Master Servicer notifies the Servicer in writing, within two (2) Business Days after its receipt of written notice of the proposed foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure from the Servicer, that it disapproves of the related foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts be reimbursed for all Servicing Advances made pursuant to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made this paragraph with respect to the arrangement under which related Mortgaged Property from the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice Custodial Account. Subject to the Owner to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent approval of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Master Servicer as mortgageedescribed in this paragraph, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgage. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the OwnerTrust Fund. Prior to acceptance by the Servicer of an offer to sell any REO Property, the Servicer shall notify the Master Servicer of such offer in writing which notification shall set forth all material terms of said offer (each, a “Notice of Sale”). The proceeds of Master Servicer shall be deemed to have approved the sale of any REO Property unless the Master Servicer notifies the Servicer in writing, within two (2) Business Days after its receipt of the related Notice of Sale, that it disapproves of the related sale, in which case the Servicer shall not proceed with the sale. With respect to any REO Property, upon a REO Disposition, the Servicer shall be entitled to retain from REO Disposition Proceeds a disposition fee equal to $1,500. In the event that the Trust Fund acquires any REO Property in connection with a default or imminent default on a Mortgage Loan, the Servicer shall dispose of such REO Property not later than the end of the third taxable year after the year of its acquisition by the Trust Fund unless the Servicer has applied for and received a grant of extension from the Internal Revenue Service to the effect that, under the REMIC Provisions and any relevant proposed legislation and under applicable state law, the applicable Trust REMIC may hold REO Property for a longer period without adversely affecting the REMIC status of such REMIC or causing the imposition of a federal or state tax upon such REMIC and has notified the Master Servicer and the Trustee of such extension by providing a copy of the application and the grant of such extension to the Trustee and the Master Servicer. If the Servicer has received such an extension, then the Servicer shall continue to attempt to sell the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in for its fair market value for such period longer than three years as such extension permits (the Custodial Account“Extended Period”). As soon as practical thereafter If the expenses of Servicer has not received such sale shall be paid an extension and the Servicer shall reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Feesis unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending 3 months before the end of such third taxable year after its acquisition by the Trust Fund or if the Servicer has received such an extension, and the Servicer is unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending three months before the close of the Extended Period, the Servicer shall, before the end of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as applicable, (i) purchase such REO Property at a price equal to the REO Property’s fair market value or (ii) auction the REO Property to the highest bidder (which may be the Servicer) in an auction reasonably designed to produce a fair price prior to the expiration of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as the case may be. The Trustee shall sign any document or take any other action reasonably requested by the Servicer which would enable the Servicer, on behalf of the Trust Fund, to request such grant of extension. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, no REO Property acquired by the Trust Fund shall be rented (or allowed to continue to be rented) or otherwise used by or on behalf of the Trust Fund in such a manner or pursuant to any terms that would: (i) cause such REO Property to fail to qualify as “foreclosure property” within the meaning of Section 860G(a)(8) of the Code; or (ii) subject any Trust REMIC to the imposition of any federal income taxes on the Remittance Date immediately following income earned from such REO Property, including any taxes imposed by reason of Sections 860F or 860G(c) of the date on which such sale proceeds are received Code, unless the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in Servicer has agreed to indemnify and hold harmless the Custodial Account shall be distributed Trust Fund with respect to the Ownerimposition of any such taxes. The Servicer shall advance not be responsible for allowing tenants and lessees to occupy a Mortgaged Property if the eviction of such tenants and lessees is not permitted under state or local law. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in amount which is at least equal to the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The Servicer shall withdraw from the Custodial Account funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is locatedFxxxxx Mxx Guides. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners Master Servicer of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 3.16 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding If the foregoingServicer determines that, at any time and from time in accordance with Accepted Servicing Practices, it is in the best interest of the Trustee or the Trust Fund not to timeproceed with foreclosure or accept a deed in lieu of foreclosure, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement Servicer shall have the right to do so with respect the consent of the Master Servicer, whereupon the related Mortgage Loan shall be deemed to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02be finally liquidated and the Servicer shall have the right to release the lien of the Mortgage on the related Mortgaged Property and the Servicer shall be entitled to reimbursement for all outstanding unreimbursed Monthly Advances and Servicing Advances from the Custodial Account in accordance with Sections 3.04(viii) and (ix).

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Samples: Servicing Agreement (Lehman Mortgage Trust 2006-7), Servicing Agreement (Lehman Mortgage Trust 2006-8)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the Servicer, Servicer or in the event the Servicer is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state State by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion opinion of Counsel counsel obtained by the Servicer from any an attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Any such Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the benefit of the Owner. The Servicer shall notify the Owner of each acquisition of REO Property upon such acquisition, and thereafter assume the responsibility for marketing such REO Property in accordance with Accepted Servicing Practices.Thereafter, the Servicer shall continue to provide certain administrative services to the Owner relating to such REO Property as set forth in this Section 2.15. If a period longer than one year is necessary to sell any REO Property, the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to progress being made in selling such REO Property. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. .The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. .The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided belowherein) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the Owner.The REO Disposition Proceeds from the sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial Account and shall be separately identified from all other funds deposited or to be deposited in such Custodial Xxxxxxx.Xx soon as practical thereafter, the expenses of such sale shall be paid and the Servicer shall reimburse itself for any related Servicing Advances. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts commercially reasonable efforts to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years one year after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. .If a period longer than one and a half years year is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgageProperty. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required abovein Section 2.10 hereof. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the Owner. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial Account. As soon as practical thereafter thereafter, the expenses of such sale shall be paid and the Servicer shall reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, Advances and unpaid Servicing FeesFees made pursuant to this Section, and on the Remittance Date immediately following the date on Principal Prepayment Period in which such sale proceeds are received the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in the Custodial Account shall be distributed to the Owner. With respect to each REO Property, the Servicer shall hold all funds collected and received in connection with the operation of the REO Property in the Custodial Account.The Servicer shall advance funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is located. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time cause to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding deposited on a daily basis upon the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement receipt thereof in each Custodial Account all revenues received with respect to one or more the conservation and disposition of the related REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02Property.

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Samples: Servicing Agreement (Deutsche Alt-a Securities Inc)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the ServicerTrustee or its nominee (or MERS, as applicable, provided however that if the Servicer deems it to be in the best interest of the Trustee, the Servicer may take title in the name of a person or persons other than MERS), or in the event the Servicer Trustee is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer (with a copy delivered to the Trustee) from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner Trustee shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the OwnerTrustee. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner Trustee solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the OwnerTrustee and the Trust Fund. The Servicer may permit an obligor to pay off a non-performing Mortgage Loan at less than its unpaid principal balance or charge off all or a portion of such non-performing Mortgage Loan if such discounted payoff or charge off is in accordance with Accepted Servicing Practices and the Servicer believes that such discounted payoff or charge off is in the best interest of the Trust Fund; provided that in the case of any proposed discounted payoff or proposed charge off, the Servicer shall notify the Master Servicer, by telecopy and telephone, of the proposed discounted payoff or charge off. The Master Servicer shall be deemed to have approved the discounted payoff or charge off of any Mortgage Loan unless the Master Servicer notifies the Servicer in writing, within five (5) Business Days after its receipt of the related notice, that it disapproves of the discounted payoff or charge off, in which case the Servicer shall not proceed with such discounted payoff or charge off. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 3.16, in connection with a foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure, in the event the Servicer has reasonable cause to believe that a Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, or if the Trustee or the Master Servicer otherwise requests, an environmental inspection or review of such Mortgaged Property to be conducted by a qualified inspector shall be arranged by the Servicer. Upon completion of the inspection, the Servicer shall provide the Trustee and the Master Servicer with a written report of such environmental inspection. In the event that the environmental inspection report indicates that the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In the event that the environmental inspection report is inconclusive as to whether or not the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not, without the prior approval of the Master Servicer, proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In such instance, the Master Servicer shall be deemed to have approved such foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure unless the Master Servicer notifies the Servicer in writing, within two (2) Business Days after its receipt of written notice of the proposed foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure from the Servicer, that it disapproves of the related foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts be reimbursed for all Servicing Advances made pursuant to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made this paragraph with respect to the arrangement under which related Mortgaged Property from the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice Custodial Account. Subject to the Owner to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent approval of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Master Servicer as mortgageedescribed in this paragraph, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgage. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the OwnerTrust Fund. Prior to acceptance by the Servicer of an offer to sell any REO Property, the Servicer shall notify the Master Servicer of such offer in writing which notification shall set forth all material terms of said offer (each, a “Notice of Sale”). The proceeds of Master Servicer shall be deemed to have approved the sale of any REO Property unless the Master Servicer notifies the Servicer in writing, within two (2) Business Days after its receipt of the related Notice of Sale, that it disapproves of the related sale, in which case the Servicer shall not proceed with the sale. With respect to any REO Property, upon a REO Disposition, the Servicer shall be entitled to retain from REO Disposition Proceeds a disposition fee equal to $1,500. In the event that the Trust Fund acquires any REO Property in connection with a default or imminent default on a Mortgage Loan, the Servicer shall dispose of such REO Property not later than the end of the third taxable year after the year of its acquisition by the Trust Fund unless the Servicer has applied for and received a grant of extension from the Internal Revenue Service to the effect that, under the REMIC Provisions and any relevant proposed legislation and under applicable state law, the applicable Trust REMIC may hold REO Property for a longer period without adversely affecting the REMIC status of such REMIC or causing the imposition of a federal or state tax upon such REMIC. If the Servicer has received such an extension, then the Servicer shall continue to attempt to sell the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in for its fair market value for such period longer than three years as such extension permits (the Custodial Account“Extended Period”). As soon as practical thereafter If the expenses of Servicer has not received such sale shall be paid an extension and the Servicer shall reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Feesis unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending 3 months before the end of such third taxable year after its acquisition by the Trust Fund or if the Servicer has received such an extension, and the Servicer is unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending three months before the close of the Extended Period, the Servicer shall, before the end of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as applicable, (i) purchase such REO Property at a price equal to the REO Property’s fair market value or (ii) auction the REO Property to the highest bidder (which may be the Servicer) in an auction reasonably designed to produce a fair price prior to the expiration of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as the case may be. The Trustee shall sign any document or take any other action reasonably requested by the Servicer which would enable the Servicer, on behalf of the Trust Fund, to request such grant of extension. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, no REO Property acquired by the Trust Fund shall be rented (or allowed to continue to be rented) or otherwise used by or on behalf of the Trust Fund in such a manner or pursuant to any terms that would: (i) cause such REO Property to fail to qualify as “foreclosure property” within the meaning of Section 860G(a)(8) of the Code; or (ii) subject any Trust REMIC to the imposition of any federal income taxes on the Remittance Date immediately following income earned from such REO Property, including any taxes imposed by reason of Sections 860F or 860G(c) of the date on which such sale proceeds are received Code, unless the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in Servicer has agreed to indemnify and hold harmless the Custodial Account shall be distributed Trust Fund with respect to the Ownerimposition of any such taxes. The Servicer shall advance also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in amount which is at least equal to the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The Servicer shall withdraw from the Custodial Account funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is locatedFxxxxx Mxx Guides. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners Master Servicer of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 3.16 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding If the foregoingServicer determines that, at any time and from time in accordance with Accepted Servicing Practices, it is in the best interest of the Trustee or the Trust Fund not to timeproceed with foreclosure or accept a deed in lieu of foreclosure, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement Servicer shall have the right to do so with respect the consent of the Master Servicer, whereupon the related Mortgage Loan shall be deemed to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02be finally liquidated and the Servicer shall have the right to release the lien of the Mortgage on the related Mortgaged Property and the Servicer shall be entitled to reimbursement for all outstanding unreimbursed Monthly Advances and Servicing Advances from the Custodial Account in accordance with Sections 3.04(viii) and (ix).

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Samples: Servicing Agreement (Lehman XS Trust 2006-3)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the ServicerOwner, or in the event the Servicer Owner is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the Owner. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managedlocated and consistent with Accepted Servicing Practices. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the Owner. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgage. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Propertycoverage, liability insurance andinsurance, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in accordance with the amount required aboveprovisions of Section 3.09 and 3.10 hereof. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the Owner. Prior to the disposition of the REO Property, the Owner may provide a valuation for the REO Property to the Servicer no later than three (3) Business Days after notification of the Owner by the Servicer. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial Collection Account. As soon as practical thereafter the expenses of such sale shall be paid and the Servicer shall reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed uxxxxxxxxxxx X&X Advances, Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Fees, and on the Remittance Date immediately following the date on which such sale proceeds are received the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in the Custodial Collection Account shall be distributed to the Owner. The Servicer shall advance funds necessary for the proper operation, management management, maintenance and maintenance liquidiation of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard or Flood insurance pursuant to this Section 3.12 3.14 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, or manager appointed by the Servicer itselffor the purposes of managing and liquidating the REO Property, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is located. .” The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners Owner of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 3.14 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement with respect to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02.

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Samples: Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-9sl)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the ServicerTrustee or its nominee (or MERS, as applicable, provided, however, that if the Servicer deems it to be in the best interest of the Trustee, the Servicer may take title in the name of a person or persons other than MERS), or in the event the Servicer Trustee is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer (with a copy delivered to the Trustee) from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner Trustee shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the OwnerTrustee. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner Trustee solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the OwnerTrustee and the Trust Fund. The Servicer may permit an obligor to pay off a non-performing Mortgage Loan at less than its unpaid principal balance or charge off all or a portion of such non-performing Mortgage Loan if such discounted payoff or charge off is in accordance with Accepted Servicing Practices and the Servicer believes that such discounted payoff or charge off is in the best interest of the Trust Fund; provided that in the case of any proposed discounted payoff or proposed charge off, the Servicer shall notify the Master Servicer, by telecopy and telephone, of the proposed discounted payoff or charge off. The Master Servicer shall be deemed to have approved the discounted payoff or charge off of any Mortgage Loan unless the Master Servicer notifies the Servicer in writing, within five (5) Business Days after its receipt of the related notice, that it disapproves of the discounted payoff or charge off, in which case the Servicer shall not proceed with such discounted payoff or charge off. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 3.16, in connection with a foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure, in the event the Servicer has reasonable cause to believe that a Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, or if the Trustee or the Master Servicer otherwise requests, an environmental inspection or review of such Mortgaged Property to be conducted by a qualified inspector shall be arranged by the Servicer. Upon completion of the inspection, the Servicer shall provide the Trustee and the Master Servicer with a written report of such environmental inspection. In the event that the environmental inspection report indicates that the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In the event that the environmental inspection report is inconclusive as to whether or not the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not, without the prior approval of the Master Servicer, proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In such instance, the Master Servicer shall be deemed to have approved such foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure unless the Master Servicer notifies the Servicer in writing, within two (2) Business Days after its receipt of written notice of the proposed foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure from the Servicer, that it disapproves of the related foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts be reimbursed for all Servicing Advances made pursuant to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made this paragraph with respect to the arrangement under which related Mortgaged Property from the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice Custodial Account. Subject to the Owner to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent approval of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Master Servicer as mortgageedescribed in this paragraph, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgage. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the OwnerTrust Fund. Prior to acceptance by the Servicer of an offer to sell any REO Property, the Servicer shall notify the Master Servicer of such offer in writing which notification shall set forth all material terms of said offer (each, a “Notice of Sale”). The proceeds of Master Servicer shall be deemed to have approved the sale of any REO Property unless the Master Servicer notifies the Servicer in writing, within two (2) Business Days after its receipt of the related Notice of Sale, that it disapproves of the related sale, in which case the Servicer shall not proceed with the sale. With respect to any REO Property, upon a REO Disposition, the Servicer shall be entitled to retain from REO Disposition Proceeds a disposition fee equal to $1,500. In the event that the Trust Fund acquires any REO Property in connection with a default or imminent default on a Mortgage Loan, the Servicer shall dispose of such REO Property not later than the end of the third taxable year after the year of its acquisition by the Trust Fund unless the Servicer has applied for and received a grant of extension from the Internal Revenue Service to the effect that, under the REMIC Provisions and any relevant proposed legislation and under applicable state law, the applicable Trust REMIC may hold REO Property for a longer period without adversely affecting the REMIC status of such REMIC or causing the imposition of a federal or state tax upon such REMIC and has notified the Master Servicer and the Trustee of such extension by providing a copy of the application and the grant of such extension to the Trustee and the Master Servicer. If the Servicer has received such an extension, then the Servicer shall continue to attempt to sell the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in for its fair market value for such period longer than three years as such extension permits (the Custodial Account“Extended Period”). As soon as practical thereafter If the expenses of Servicer has not received such sale shall be paid an extension and the Servicer shall reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Feesis unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending 3 months before the end of such third taxable year after its acquisition by the Trust Fund or if the Servicer has received such an extension, and the Servicer is unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending three months before the close of the Extended Period, the Servicer shall, before the end of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as applicable, (i) purchase such REO Property at a price equal to the REO Property’s fair market value or (ii) auction the REO Property to the highest bidder (which may be the Servicer) in an auction reasonably designed to produce a fair price prior to the expiration of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as the case may be. The Trustee shall sign any document or take any other action reasonably requested by the Servicer which would enable the Servicer, on behalf of the Trust Fund, to request such grant of extension. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, no REO Property acquired by the Trust Fund shall be rented (or allowed to continue to be rented) or otherwise used by or on behalf of the Trust Fund in such a manner or pursuant to any terms that would: (i) cause such REO Property to fail to qualify as “foreclosure property” within the meaning of Section 860G(a)(8) of the Code; or (ii) subject any Trust REMIC to the imposition of any federal income taxes on the Remittance Date immediately following income earned from such REO Property, including any taxes imposed by reason of Sections 860F or 860G(c) of the date on which such sale proceeds are received Code, unless the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in Servicer has agreed to indemnify and hold harmless the Custodial Account shall be distributed Trust Fund with respect to the Ownerimposition of any such taxes. The Servicer shall advance not be responsible for allowing tenants and lessees to occupy a Mortgaged Property if the eviction of such tenants and lessees is not permitted under state or local law. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in amount which is at least equal to the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The Servicer shall withdraw from the Custodial Account funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is locatedFanxxx Xxe Xxides. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners Master Servicer of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 3.16 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding If the foregoingServicer determines that, at any time and from time in accordance with Accepted Servicing Practices, it is in the best interest of the Trustee or the Trust Fund not to timeproceed with foreclosure or accept a deed in lieu of foreclosure, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement Servicer shall have the right to do so with respect the consent of the Master Servicer, whereupon the related Mortgage Loan shall be deemed to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02be finally liquidated and the Servicer shall have the right to release the lien of the Mortgage on the related Mortgaged Property and the Servicer shall be entitled to reimbursement for all outstanding unreimbursed Monthly Advances and Servicing Advances from the Custodial Account in accordance with Sections 3.04(viii) and (ix).

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Samples: Servicing Agreement (Lehman Mortgage Trust 2006-5)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any the Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosureforeclosure (an "REO Property"), the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the ServicerTrustee (or, or in with respect to the event the Servicer is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding titlePool III Mortgage Loans, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee Co-Trustee) for the Ownerbenefit of the Class A Certificateholders. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner Certificateholders and the Certificate Insurer solely for the purpose of its prudent and prompt disposition and sale. The ServicerServicer shall, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided belowsame) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the OwnerCertificate Insurer and the Pool I, Pool II, Pool III or Pool IV Certificateholders, as the case may be. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts cause to dispose be deposited in the applicable Principal and Interest Account, no later than five Business Days after the receipt thereof, all revenues received with respect to the conservation and disposition of the related REO Property net of funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation fees of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent managing agent acting on behalf of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgage. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required aboveServicer. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests interest of the OwnerPool I, Pool II, Pool III or Pool IV Certificateholders, as the case may be and the Certificate Insurer. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial Account. As Principal and Interest Account as received from time to time and, as soon as practical thereafter practicable thereafter, the expenses of such sale shall be paid and paid, the Servicer shall shall, subject to Section 5.04, reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Fees, unpaid Contingency Fees and on unreimbursed Monthly Advances, and the Remittance Date immediately following Servicer shall deposit in the date on which such sale proceeds are received Principal and Interest Account the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in the Custodial Account shall to be distributed to the OwnerPool I, Pool II, Pool III or Pool IV Certificateholders, as the case may be, in accordance with Section 6.08 hereof. The In the event any Mortgaged Property is acquired as aforesaid or otherwise in connection with a default or imminent default on a Mortgage Loan, the Servicer shall advance funds necessary dispose of such Mortgaged Property within two years after its acquisition unless the Servicer shall have received an Opinion of Counsel also addressed to the Certificate Insurer to the effect that the holding of such Mortgaged Property subsequent to two years after its acquisition will not result in the imposition of taxes on "prohibited transactions" as defined in section 860F of the Code or cause the Trust Fund to fail to qualify as a REMIC at any time that any Class A Certificates are outstanding. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, no Mortgaged Property acquired by the Servicer pursuant to this Section shall be rented (or allowed to continue to be rented) or otherwise used for the proper operation, management and maintenance production of income by or on behalf of the Trust Fund, and no construction shall take place on such Mortgaged Property, in such a manner or pursuant to any terms that would cause such Mortgaged Property to fail to qualify as "foreclosure property" within the meaning of Section 860G(a)(8) of the Code or result in the receipt by the Trust Fund of any "income from non-permitted assets" which is subject to taxation within the meaning of Sections 860G(c) and 857(b)(4)(B) of the Code. If a period greater than two years is permitted under this Agreement and is necessary to sell any REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant Servicer shall give appropriate notice to Section 3.12 the Trustee and the fees of any managing agent of the ServicerCertificate Insurer (and, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is located. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement with respect to one or more a Pool III Mortgage Loan, the Co-Trustee) and shall report monthly to the Trustee (and, with respect to a Pool III Mortgage Loan, the Co- Trustee) as to the progress being made in selling such REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02Property.

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Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Money Store Trust 1996-C)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in such name as the name of the ServicerOwner may designate, or in the event the Servicer Owner is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the Owner. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the Owner. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts best efforts to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (ia) a REMIC election has not been made with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (iib) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half two years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgage. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Servicer shall not be required to provide financing for the sale of any REO Property. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The Subject to the approval of the Owner as described in this paragraph, the disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the Owner. Prior to acceptance by the Servicer of an offer to sell any REO Property, the Servicer shall notify the Owner of such offer in writing which notification shall set forth all material terms of said offer (each a “Notice of Sale”). The Owner shall be deemed to have approved the sale of any REO Property unless the Owner notifies the Servicer in writing, within 1 Business Day after its receipt of the related Notice of Sale, that it disapproves of the related sale. With respect to any REO Property, upon a REO Disposition, the Servicer shall be entitled to retain from REO Disposition Proceeds a disposition fee as may be set forth in a separate letter agreement substantially in the form of Exhibit J hereto. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial Account. As soon as practical thereafter After the expenses of such sale disposition shall be paid and have been paid, the Servicer shall reimburse itself submit a reasonably detailed invoice for any related unreimbursed reimbursement of Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Fees, and on the Remittance Date immediately following the date on which such sale proceeds are received the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in the Custodial Account Advances it incurred thereunder. Such invoice shall be distributed to the Ownersubmitted in accordance with Section 5.02 hereof. The Servicer shall advance withdraw the Custodial Account funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is locatedFNMA Guides. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners Owner of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 3.11 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement with respect to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02.

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Samples: Flow Servicing Agreement (Lehman Mortgage Trust 2006-8)

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Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the Servicer, Servicer or the Person designated by the Owner or in the event the Servicer such person is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state State by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion opinion of Counsel counsel obtained by the Servicer from any an attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Any such Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the benefit of the Owner. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate notify the Owner in accordance with prudent servicing practices of each acquisition of REO Property upon such acquisition, and thereafter assume the responsibility for marketing such REO Property in accordance with Accepted Servicing Practices. Thereafter, the Servicer shall continue to provide certain administrative services to the Owner relating to such REO Property as set forth in this Section 4.13. The Servicer shall use its best efforts to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within one year after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) the Servicer determines, and gives appropriate notice to the Owner, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such Property or (ii) a REMIC election has been made with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and REO Property are held. If a REMIC election is made pursuant to paragraph (ii) above, the REO Property must be sold within three years following the end of the calendar year of the date of acquisition unless (A) the Owner solely shall have been supplied with an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that the holding by the related trust of such Mortgaged Property subsequent to such three-year period (and specifying the period beyond such three-year period for which the Mortgaged Property may be held) will not result in the imposition of taxes on “prohibited transactions” of the related trust as defined in Section 860F of the Code, or cause the related REMIC to fail to qualify as a REMIC, in which case the related trust may continue to hold such Mortgaged Property (subject to any conditions contained in such Opinion of Counsel), or (B) the Owner (at the Servicer’s expense) or the Servicer shall have applied for, prior to the expiration of such three-year period, an extension of such three-year period in the manner contemplated by Section 856(e)(3) of the Code, in which case the three-year period shall be extended by the applicable period. If a period longer than one year is necessary to sell any REO Property, the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to progress being made in selling such REO Property. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, if a REMIC election has been made, no Mortgaged Property held by a REMIC shall be rented (or allowed to continue to be rented) or otherwise used for the purpose production of its prompt disposition income by or on behalf of the related trust or sold in such a manner or pursuant to any terms that would (i) cause such Mortgaged Property to fail to qualify at any time as “foreclosure property” within a meaning of Section 860G(a)(8) of the Code, (ii) subject the related trust to the imposition of any Federal or State income taxes on “net income from foreclosure property” with respect to such Mortgaged Property within the meaning of Section 860G(c) of the Code, or (iii) cause the sale of such Mortgaged Property to result in the receipt by the related trust or any income from non-permitted assets as described in Section 860F(a) (2)(B) of the Code, unless the Servicer has agreed to indemnify and salehold harmless the related trust with respect to the imposition of any such taxes. The ServicerServicer shall, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall and in accordance with the Xxxxxx Mae Guide, manage, conserve, protect and operate the each REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Each REO Disposition shall be carried out by the Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (at such price and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on upon such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the Owner. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, only with the prior written consent of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgage. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to Disposition Proceeds from the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the Owner. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial Account and shall be separately identified from all other funds deposited or to be deposited in such Custodial Account. As soon as practical thereafter thereafter, the expenses of such sale shall be paid and the Servicer shall reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Fees, and on the Remittance Date immediately following the date on which such sale proceeds are received the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in the Custodial Account shall be distributed or Monthly Advances made pursuant to the OwnerSection 5.03. The Servicer shall advance funds necessary furnish to the Owner on each Remittance Date, an operating statement for each REO Property covering the operation of each REO Property for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances previous month. Such operating statement shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for accompanied by such other information as the purposes hereunderOwner shall reasonably request. The Servicer shall cause each REO management fee Property to be inspected promptly upon the acquisition of title thereto and shall cause each REO Property to be an amount that is reasonable and customary in inspected at least monthly thereafter or more frequently as may be required by the area where the Mortgaged Property is locatedcircumstances. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on or cause the inspector to make a written report of each Remittance Date such inspection. Such reports shall be retained in the Servicing File and copies thereof shall be forwarded by the Servicer to the Owners of Owner. Notwithstanding anything to the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described contrary set forth in this Section 3.18 4.13, the parties hereto hereby agree that the Owner, at its option, shall be entitled to manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for its own benefit (such option, an “REO Option”). In connection with the exercise of an REO Option, the prior two paragraphs and the related provisions of Section 4.03 and Section 4.04(iii) (such provisions, the “REO Marketing Provisions”) shall be revised as follows. Following the acquisition of any reserves reasonably required from time Mortgaged Property, the Servicer shall submit a detailed invoice to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities the Owner for such expenses). Notwithstanding all related Servicing Advances and, upon exercising the foregoing, at any time and from time to timeREO Option, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement shall promptly reimburse the Servicer for such amounts. In the event the REO Option is exercised with respect to one an REO Property, Section 4.04 (iii) shall not be applicable thereto. References made in Section 4.03 with respect to the reimbursement of Servicing Advances shall, for purposes of such REO Property, be deemed to be covered by this paragraph. The Owner acknowledges that, in the event it exercises an REO Option, with respect to the related REO Property, there shall be no breach by the Servicer based upon or more arising out of the Servicer’s failure to comply with the REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02Marketing Provisions.

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Samples: Servicing Agreement (Deutsche Alt-a Securities Inc)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the holder of the Servicer, or in . In the event the Servicer is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO any Mortgaged Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as the Servicer, it shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer from any attorney duly licensed to practice law strictly in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held its capacity as nominee servicing agent for the OwnerInvestor. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner Investor solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided belowsame) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the Ownerconsistent with Applicable Requirements. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts best efforts to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years prior to the close of the third calendar year beginning after the year in which title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner to such effect, determines that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgage. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973Act, as amended, flood insurance amended in the amount required above. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the OwnerInvestor and consistent with Applicable Requirements. The rental income and proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in remitted to the Custodial AccountInvestor, subject to Section 4.05. As soon as practical thereafter the expenses of such sale shall be paid and the Servicer shall reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, Advances and unpaid Servicing Fees, and on the Remittance Date immediately following the date on which such sale proceeds are received the . The net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in the Custodial Account shall be distributed to the Owner. The Servicer shall advance funds necessary for the proper operationInvestor, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant subject to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is located. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement with respect to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.024.05.

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Samples: Servicing Agreement (Wells Fargo Real Estate Investment Corp.)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the ServicerOwner, or in the event the Servicer Owner is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state if where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion opinion of Counsel counsel obtained by the Servicer from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the Owner. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one (1) year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the Owner. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts best efforts to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Propertypossible. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the The Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgageProperty. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such priceServicer. No REO Property shall be marketed for less than the appraised value, and upon such terms and conditions, as without the Servicer deems to prior consent of the Owner. No REO Property shall be in sold without the best interests prior consent of the Owner. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be he promptly deposited in the Custodial Account. As soon as practical thereafter the expenses of such sale shall be paid and the Servicer shall reimburse itself pursuant to Section 2.05(iii) or 2.05(iv) hereof as applicable, for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing FeesFees and unreimbursed advances made pursuant to this Section, and on the Remittance Date immediately following the date on Due Period in which such sale proceeds are received the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in the Custodial Account shall be distributed to the Owner; provided that such distribution shall, in any event, be made within ninety (90) days from and after the closing of the sale of such REO Property. In addition to the Servicer’s obligations set forth in this Section 2.16, the Servicer shall deliver written notice to the Owner whenever title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the Owner may, at the Owner’s sole option, terminate the Servicer as servicer of any such REO Property.without payment of any Termination Fee with respect thereto, provided that (i).the Owner gives the Servicer notice of such termination within ten (10) Business Days of receipt of said written notice from the Servicer which termination shall be effective no more than fifteen (15) Business Days from and after the date of said notice from the Owner and (ii) the Servicer shall on the date said termination takes effect be reimbursed by withdrawal from the Custodial Account for any unreimbursed Servicing Advances in each case relating to the Mortgage Loan underlying such REO Property notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in Section 2.05. In the event of any such termination, the provisions of Section 8.04 hereof shall apply to said termination and the transfer of servicing responsibilities with respect to such REO Property to the Owner or its designee. With respect to each REO Property, the Servicer shall hold all funds collected and received in connection with the operation of the REO Property in the Custodial Account. The Servicer shall advance funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is located. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time cause to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding deposited on a daily basis upon the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement receipt thereof in each Custodial Account all revenues received with respect to one or more the conservation and disposition of the related REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02Property.

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Samples: Assumption and Recognition Agreement (Structured Asset Sec Corp Mort Pass THR Cert Ser 2002-26)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the ServicerTrustee or its nominee (or MERS, as applicable, provided however that if the Servicer deems it to be in the best interest of the Trustee, the Servicer may take title in the name of a person or persons other than MERS), or in the event the Servicer Trustee is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer (with a copy delivered to the Trustee) from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner Trustee shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the OwnerTrustee. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner Trustee solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the OwnerTrustee and the Trust Fund. The Servicer may permit an obligor to pay off a non-performing Mortgage Loan at less than its unpaid principal balance or charge off all or a portion of such non-performing Mortgage Loan if such discounted payoff or charge off is in accordance with Accepted Servicing Practices (without regard to the Xxxxxx Xxx Guides) and the Servicer believes that such discounted payoff or charge off is in the best interest of the Trust Fund; provided that in the case of any proposed discounted payoff or proposed charge off, the Servicer shall notify the Master Servicer, by telecopy and telephone, of the proposed discounted payoff or charge off. The Master Servicer shall be deemed to have approved the discounted payoff or charge off of any Mortgage Loan unless the Master Servicer notifies the Servicer in writing, within five (5) Business Days after its receipt of the related notice, that it disapproves of the discounted payoff or charge off, in which case the Servicer shall not proceed with such discounted payoff or charge off. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 3.16, in connection with a foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure, in the event the Servicer has reasonable cause to believe that a Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, or if the Trustee or the Master Servicer otherwise requests, an environmental inspection or review of such Mortgaged Property to be conducted by a qualified inspector shall be arranged by the Servicer. Upon completion of the inspection, the Servicer shall provide the Trustee and the Master Servicer with a written report of such environmental inspection. In the event that the environmental inspection report indicates that the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In the event that the environmental inspection report is inconclusive as to whether or not the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not, without the prior approval of the Master Servicer, proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In such instance, the Master Servicer shall be deemed to have approved such foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure unless the Master Servicer notifies the Servicer in writing, within two (2) Business Days after its receipt of written notice of the proposed foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure from the Servicer, that it disapproves of the related foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts be reimbursed for all Servicing Advances made pursuant to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made this paragraph with respect to the arrangement under which related Mortgaged Property from the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice Custodial Account. Subject to the Owner to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent approval of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Master Servicer as mortgageedescribed in this paragraph, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgage. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the OwnerTrust Fund. Prior to acceptance by the Servicer of an offer to sell any REO Property, the Servicer shall notify the Master Servicer of such offer in writing which notification shall set forth all material terms of said offer (each, a “Notice of Sale”). The proceeds of Master Servicer shall be deemed to have approved the sale of any REO Property unless the Master Servicer notifies the Servicer in writing, within two (2) Business Days after its receipt of the related Notice of Sale, that it disapproves of the related sale, in which case the Servicer shall not proceed with the sale. With respect to any REO Property, upon a REO Disposition, the Servicer shall be entitled to retain from REO Disposition Proceeds a disposition fee equal to $1,500. In the event that the Trust Fund acquires any REO Property in connection with a default or imminent default on a Mortgage Loan, the Servicer shall dispose of such REO Property not later than the end of the third taxable year after the year of its acquisition by the Trust Fund unless the Servicer has applied for and received a grant of extension from the Internal Revenue Service to the effect that, under the REMIC Provisions and any relevant proposed legislation and under applicable state law, the applicable Trust REMIC may hold REO Property for a longer period without adversely affecting the REMIC status of such REMIC or causing the imposition of a federal or state tax upon such REMIC. If the Servicer has received such an extension, then the Servicer shall continue to attempt to sell the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in for its fair market value for such period longer than three years as such extension permits (the Custodial Account“Extended Period”). As soon as practical thereafter If the expenses of Servicer has not received such sale shall be paid an extension and the Servicer shall reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Feesis unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending 3 months before the end of such third taxable year after its acquisition by the Trust Fund or if the Servicer has received such an extension, and the Servicer is unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending three months before the close of the Extended Period, the Servicer shall, before the end of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as applicable, (i) purchase such REO Property at a price equal to the REO Property’s fair market value or (ii) auction the REO Property to the highest bidder (which may be the Servicer) in an auction reasonably designed to produce a fair price prior to the expiration of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as the case may be. The Trustee shall sign any document or take any other action reasonably requested by the Servicer which would enable the Servicer, on behalf of the Trust Fund, to request such grant of extension. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, no REO Property acquired by the Trust Fund shall be rented (or allowed to continue to be rented) or otherwise used by or on behalf of the Trust Fund in such a manner or pursuant to any terms that would: (i) cause such REO Property to fail to qualify as “foreclosure property” within the meaning of Section 860G(a)(8) of the Code; or (ii) subject any Trust REMIC to the imposition of any federal income taxes on the Remittance Date immediately following income earned from such REO Property, including any taxes imposed by reason of Sections 860F or 860G(c) of the date on which such sale proceeds are received Code, unless the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in Servicer has agreed to indemnify and hold harmless the Custodial Account shall be distributed Trust Fund with respect to the Ownerimposition of any such taxes. The Servicer shall advance also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in amount which is at least equal to the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The Servicer shall withdraw from the Custodial Account funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is locatedXxxxxx Xxx Guides. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners Master Servicer of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 3.16 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding If the foregoingServicer determines that, in accordance with Accepted Servicing Practices, it is in the best interest of the Trustee or the Trust Fund not to proceed with foreclosure or accept a deed in lieu of foreclosure, the Servicer shall have the right to do so with the consent of the Master Servicer, whereupon the related Mortgage Loan shall be deemed to be finally liquidated and the Servicer shall have the right to release the lien of the Mortgage on the related Mortgaged Property and the Servicer shall be entitled to reimbursement for all outstanding unreimbursed Monthly Advances and Servicing Advances from the Custodial Account in accordance with Sections 3.04(viii) and (ix). As an alternative to permitting a modification or effectuating a foreclosure or other conversion of the ownership of a Mortgaged Property, the Master Servicer may, at its option and as provided in the Trust Agreement, purchase any time Mortgage Loan that has become one hundred and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement with respect to one twenty (120) days or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02delinquent in payment; provided, however, that (i) the Master Servicer promptly notifies the Servicer of its intention to purchase any such delinquent Mortgage Loan and (iii) the Master Servicer shall exercise any such option to purchase a Mortgage Loan within sixty (60) days after any such Mortgage Loan has become one hundred and twenty (120) days delinquent.

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Samples: Servicing Agreement (Lehman XS Trust 2007-10h)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the ServicerIssuer, or in the event the Servicer Issuer is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner Issuer shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the OwnerIssuer. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner Issuer solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managedconsistent with Accepted Servicing Practices. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the OwnerIssuer. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts commercially reasonable best efforts to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years one year after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner Master Servicer to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years year is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (ix) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner Master Servicer and the Indenture Trustee as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (iiy) if, with the written consent of the Owner, if a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgage. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the OwnerIssuer. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial Account. As soon as practical thereafter the expenses of such sale shall be paid and the Servicer shall reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Fees, Fees and on unreimbursed advances. On the Servicer Remittance Date immediately following the date on Prepayment Period in which such sale proceeds are received received, the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in the Custodial Account shall be distributed remitted to the OwnerSecurities Administrator. The Servicer shall advance withdraw from the Custodial Account funds necessary for the proper operation, operation management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is located4.11. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions remittances on each Servicer Remittance Date to the Owners Securities Administrator of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 4.17 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement with respect to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02.

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Samples: Transfer and Servicing Agreement (FBR Securitization Trust 2005-1)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any the Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosureforeclosure (an "REO Property"), the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the ServicerTrustee (or, or in with respect to the event the Servicer is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding titlePool III Mortgage Loans, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee Co-Trustee) for the Ownerbenefit of the Class A Certificateholders. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner Certificateholders and the Certificate Insurer solely for the purpose of its prudent and prompt disposition and sale. The ServicerServicer shall, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided belowsame) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the OwnerCertificate Insurer and the Pool I, Pool II, Pool III or Pool IV Certificateholders, as the case may be. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts cause to dispose be deposited in the applicable Principal and Interest Account, no later than five Business Days after the receipt thereof, all revenues received with respect to the conservation and disposition of the related REO Property net of funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation fees of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent managing agent acting on behalf of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgage. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required aboveServicer. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests interest of the OwnerPool I, Pool II, Pool III or Pool IV Certificateholders, as the case may be and the Certificate Insurer. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial Account. As Principal and Interest Account as received from time to time and, as soon as practical thereafter practicable thereafter, the expenses of such sale shall be paid and paid, the Servicer shall shall, subject to Section 5.04, reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Fees, unpaid Contingency Fees and on unreimbursed Monthly Advances, and the Remittance Date immediately following Servicer shall deposit in the date on which such sale proceeds are received Principal and Interest Account the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in the Custodial Account shall to be distributed to the OwnerPool I, Pool II, Pool III or Pool IV Certificateholders, as the case may be, in accordance with Section 6.08 hereof. The In the event any Mortgaged Property is acquired as aforesaid or otherwise in connection with a default or imminent default on a Mortgage Loan, the Servicer shall advance funds necessary dispose of such Mortgaged Property within two years after its acquisition unless the Servicer shall have received an Opinion of Counsel also addressed to the Certificate Insurer to the effect that the holding of such Mortgaged Property subsequent to two years after its acquisition will not result in the imposition of taxes on "prohibited transactions" as defined in section 860F of the Code or cause the Trust Fund to fail to qualify as a REMIC at any time that any Class A Certificates are outstanding. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, no Mortgaged Property acquired by the Servicer pursuant to this Section shall be rented (or allowed to continue to be rented) or otherwise used for the proper operation, management and maintenance production of income by or on behalf of the Trust Fund, and no construction shall take place on such Mortgaged Property, in such a manner or pursuant to any terms that would cause such Mortgaged Property to fail to qualify as "foreclosure property" within the meaning of Section 860G(a)(8) of the Code or result in the receipt by the Trust Fund of any "income from non-permitted assets" which is subject to taxation within the meaning of Sections 860G(c) and 857(b)(4)(B) of the Code. If a period greater than two years is permitted under this Agreement and is necessary to sell any REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant Servicer shall give appropriate notice to Section 3.12 the Trustee and the fees of any managing agent of the ServicerCertificate Insurer (and, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is located. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement with respect to one or more a Pool III Mortgage Loan, the Co- Trustee) and shall report monthly to the Trustee (and, with respect to a Pool III Mortgage Loan, the Co-Trustee) as to the progress being made in selling such REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02Property.

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Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Money Store Trust 1996-D)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the Servicer, or in the event the Servicer is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner Servicer shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the Owner. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managedlocated and consistent with the Owner Servicing Guidelines. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the Owner. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgage. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Propertycoverage, liability insurance andinsurance, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in accordance with the amount required aboveprovisions of Section 3.09 and 3.10 hereof. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the Owner. Prior to the disposition of the REO Property, the Owner may provide a valuation for the REO Property to the Servicer no later than three (3) Business Days after notification of the Owner by the Servicer. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial Collection Account. As soon as practical thereafter the expenses of such sale shall be paid and the Servicer shall reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed P&I Advances, Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Fees, and on the Remittance xxx xx xxx Xxxittance Date immediately following the date on which such sale proceeds are received the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in the Custodial Collection Account shall be distributed to the Owner. The Servicer shall advance funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard or Flood insurance pursuant to this Section 3.12 3.14 and the fees of any managing agent of property manager appointed by the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances." for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is located. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners Owner of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 3.14 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement with respect to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02.

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Samples: Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-9ar)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the ServicerTrustee or its nominee (or MERS, as applicable, provided, however, that if the Servicer deems it to be in the best interest of the Trust Fund, the Servicer may take title in the name of a person or persons other than MERS), or in the event the Servicer Trustee is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer (with a copy delivered to the Trustee) from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner Trustee shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the OwnerTrustee. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner Trustee solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the OwnerTrust Fund. The Servicer may permit an obligor to pay off a non-performing Mortgage Loan at less than its unpaid principal balance or charge off all or a portion of such non-performing Mortgage Loan if such discounted payoff or charge off is in accordance with Accepted Servicing Practices (without regard to the Fannie Mxx Xxxdxx) and the Servicer believes that such discounted payoff or charge off is in the best interest of the Trust Fund; provided that in the case of any proposed discounted payoff or proposed charge off, the Servicer shall notify the Master Servicer of the proposed discounted payoff or charge off. The Master Servicer shall be deemed to have approved the discounted payoff or charge off of any Mortgage Loan unless the Master Servicer notifies the Servicer in writing, within five (5) Business Days after its receipt of the related notice, that it disapproves of the discounted payoff or charge off, in which case the Servicer shall not proceed with such discounted payoff or charge off. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 3.16, in connection with a foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure, in the event the Servicer has reasonable cause to believe that a Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, or if the Trustee or the Master Servicer otherwise requests, an environmental inspection or review of such Mortgaged Property to be conducted by a qualified inspector shall be arranged by the Servicer. Upon completion of the inspection, the Servicer shall provide the Trustee and the Master Servicer with a written report of such environmental inspection. In the event that the environmental inspection report indicates that the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In the event that the environmental inspection report is inconclusive as to whether or not the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not, without the prior approval of the Master Servicer, proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In such instance, the Master Servicer shall be deemed to have approved such foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure unless the Master Servicer notifies the Servicer in writing, within two (2) Business Days after its receipt of written notice of the proposed foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure from the Servicer, that it disapproves of the related foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts be reimbursed for all Servicing Advances made pursuant to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made this paragraph with respect to the arrangement under which related Mortgaged Property from the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice Custodial Account. Subject to the Owner to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent approval of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Master Servicer as mortgageedescribed in this paragraph, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgage. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the OwnerTrust Fund. Prior to acceptance by the Servicer of an offer to sell any REO Property, the Servicer shall notify the Master Servicer of such offer in writing which notification shall set forth all material terms of said offer (each, a “Notice of Sale”). The proceeds of Master Servicer shall be deemed to have approved the sale of any REO Property unless the Master Servicer notifies the Servicer in writing, within two (2) Business Days after its receipt of the related Notice of Sale, that it disapproves of the related sale, in which case the Servicer shall not proceed with the sale. With respect to any REO Property, upon a REO Disposition, the Servicer shall be entitled to retain from REO Disposition Proceeds a disposition fee equal to $1,500. In the event that the Trust Fund acquires any REO Property in connection with a default or imminent default on a Mortgage Loan, the Servicer shall dispose of such REO Property not later than the end of the third taxable year after the year of its acquisition by the Trust Fund unless the Servicer has applied for and received a grant of extension from the Internal Revenue Service to the effect that, under the REMIC Provisions and any relevant proposed legislation and under applicable state law, the applicable Trust REMIC may hold REO Property for a longer period without adversely affecting the REMIC status of such REMIC or causing the imposition of a federal or state tax upon such REMIC and has notified the Master Servicer and the Trustee of such extension by providing a copy of the application and the grant of such extension to the Trustee and the Master Servicer. If the Servicer has received such an extension, then the Servicer shall continue to attempt to sell the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in for its fair market value for such period longer than three years as such extension permits (the Custodial Account“Extended Period”). As soon as practical thereafter If the expenses of Servicer has not received such sale shall be paid an extension and the Servicer shall reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Feesis unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending 3 months before the end of such third taxable year after its acquisition by the Trust Fund or if the Servicer has received such an extension, and the Servicer is unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending three months before the close of the Extended Period, the Servicer shall, before the end of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as applicable, (i) purchase such REO Property at a price equal to the REO Property’s fair market value or (ii) auction the REO Property to the highest bidder (which may be the Servicer) in an auction reasonably designed to produce a fair price prior to the expiration of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as the case may be. The Trustee shall sign any document or take any other action reasonably requested by the Servicer which would enable the Servicer, on behalf of the Trust Fund, to request such grant of extension. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, no REO Property acquired by the Trust Fund shall be rented (or allowed to continue to be rented) or otherwise used by or on behalf of the Trust Fund in such a manner or pursuant to any terms that would: (i) cause such REO Property to fail to qualify as “foreclosure property” within the meaning of Section 860G(a)(8) of the Code; or (ii) subject any Trust REMIC to the imposition of any federal income taxes on the Remittance Date immediately following income earned from such REO Property, including any taxes imposed by reason of Sections 860F or 860G(c) of the date on which such sale proceeds are received Code, unless the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in Servicer has agreed to indemnify and hold harmless the Custodial Account shall be distributed Trust Fund with respect to the Ownerimposition of any such taxes. The Servicer shall advance not be responsible for allowing tenants and lessees to occupy a Mortgaged Property if the eviction of such tenants and lessees is not permitted under state or local law. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in amount which is at least equal to the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The Servicer shall withdraw from the Custodial Account funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is locatedFannie Mxx Xxxdxx. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners Master Servicer of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 3.16 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding If the foregoingServicer determines that, at any time and from time in accordance with Accepted Servicing Practices, it is in the best interest of the Trust Fund not to timeproceed with foreclosure or accept a deed in lieu of foreclosure, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement Servicer shall have the right to do so with respect the consent of the Master Servicer, whereupon the related Mortgage Loan shall be deemed to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02be finally liquidated and the Servicer shall have the right to release the lien of the Mortgage on the related Mortgaged Property and the Servicer shall be entitled to reimbursement for all outstanding unreimbursed Monthly Advances and Servicing Advances from the Custodial Account in accordance with Sections 3.04(viii) and (ix).

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Samples: Servicing Agreement (Lehman Mortgage Trust 2007-7)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the ServicerTrustee, or in the event the Servicer Trustee is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, located or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner Trustee shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the OwnerTrustee. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner Trustee solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the OwnerTrust Fund. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 3.12, in connection with a foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure, in the event the Servicer has reasonable cause to believe that a Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, or if the Master Servicer or NIMS Insurer otherwise requests, an environmental inspection or review of such Mortgaged Property to be conducted by a qualified inspector shall be arranged by the Servicer. Upon completion of the inspection, the Servicer shall provide the Master Servicer and NIMS Insurer with a written report of such environmental inspection. In the event that the environmental inspection report indicates that the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In the event that the environmental inspection report is inconclusive as to the whether or not the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not, without the prior approval of both the Master Servicer and the NIMS Insurer proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In such instance, the Master Servicer and/or the NIMS Insurer shall be deemed to have approved such foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure unless either notifies the Servicer in writing, within three (3) days after its receipt of written notice of the proposed foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure from the Servicer, that it disapproves of the related foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts be reimbursed for all Servicing Advances made pursuant to this paragraph with respect to the related Mortgaged Property from the Custodial Account. In the event that the Trust Fund acquires any REO Property in connection with a default or imminent default on a Mortgage Loan, the Servicer shall dispose of such REO Property not later than the end of the third taxable year after the year of its acquisition by the Trust Fund unless the Servicer has applied for and received a grant of extension from the Internal Revenue Service (and provide a copy of the same to the NIMS Insurer) to the effect that, under the REMIC Provisions and any relevant proposed legislation and under applicable state law, the applicable Trust REMIC may hold REO Property for a longer period without adversely affecting the REMIC status of such REMIC or causing the imposition of a federal or state tax upon such REMIC. If the Servicer has received such an extension (and provide a copy of the same to the NIMS Insurer), then the Servicer shall continue to attempt to sell the REO Property for its fair market value for such period longer than three years as soon such extension permits (the “Extended Period”). If the Servicer has not received such an extension and the Servicer is unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending 3 months before the end of such third taxable year after its acquisition by the Trust Fund or if the Servicer has received such an extension, and the Servicer is unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending three months before the close of the Extended Period, the Servicer shall, before the end of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as possible and shall sell applicable, (i) purchase such REO Property at a price equal to the REO Property’s fair market value, as acceptable to the NIMS Insurer or (ii) auction the REO Property to the highest bidder (which may be the Servicer) in an auction reasonably designed to produce a fair price prior to the expiration of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as the case may be. The Trustee shall sign any event document or take any other action reasonably requested by the Servicer which would enable the Servicer, on behalf of the Trust Fund, to request such grant of extension. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, no REO Property acquired by the Trust Fund shall be rented (or allowed to continue to be rented) or otherwise used by or on behalf of the Trust Fund in such a manner or pursuant to any terms that would: (i) cause such REO Property to fail to qualify as “foreclosure property” within three years after title has been taken the meaning of Section 860G(a)(8) of the Code; or (ii) subject any Trust REMIC to the imposition of any federal income taxes on the income earned from such REO Property, including any taxes imposed by reason of Sections 860F or 860G(c) of the Code, unless (i) a REMIC election the Servicer has not been made agreed to indemnify and hold harmless the Trust Fund and the NIMS Insurer with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner to imposition of any such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgagetaxes. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (ai) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or property and (bii) unpaid principal balance the outstanding Principal Balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of Each REO Property Disposition shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, price and upon such terms and conditions, conditions as the Servicer deems reasonably determines to be in the best interests interest of the OwnerCertificateholders and provided the sales price and the related terms and conditions are results of arm’s-length negotiation. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial Account. As soon as practical thereafter After the expenses of such sale disposition shall be paid and have been paid, the Servicer shall reimburse itself pursuant to Section 3.04 hereof for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Fees, Fees and on the Remittance Date immediately following the date on which Monthly Advances it incurred with respect to such sale proceeds are received the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in the Custodial Account shall be distributed to the OwnerREO Property. The Servicer shall advance withdraw from the Custodial Account funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, Xxxxxxx Mac Guides or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is located. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement with respect to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02Xxxxxx Mae Guide.

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Samples: Servicing Agreement (Structured Asset Securities Corp)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the Servicer, or in the event the Servicer is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the OwnerCompany. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner Company solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and salesale (unless otherwise directed in writing by the Company). The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the ServicerServicer and reasonably acceptable to the Company and CMHC, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in accordance with Required Servicing Practices and to the extent it does not contravene the Accepted Servicing Practices, in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the Owner. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts best efforts to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years one year after title has been taken to such REO Property, Property (unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made with respect to otherwise directed by CMHC or otherwise directed in writing by the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO PropertyCompany). If a period longer than one and a half years (1) year is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner Company as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgageProperty. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amendedavailable, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems appropriate (subject to be in approval by CMHC and the best interests of the OwnerCompany). The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial Account. As soon as practical thereafter the expenses of such sale shall be paid and the Servicer shall reimburse itself pursuant to Section 2.5.3 hereof, as applicable, for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing FeesFees and unreimbursed advances made pursuant to this Section, and on the Remittance Date immediately following the date on Due Period in which such sale proceeds are received the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in the Custodial Account shall be distributed to the OwnerCompany; provided that such distribution shall, in any event, be made within ninety (90) days from and after the closing of the sale of such REO Property. In addition to the Servicer's obligations set forth in this Section 2.15, the Servicer shall deliver to the Company, upon request, whenever title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure copies of all notices transmitted to, and received from, CMHC with respect thereto, together with a copy of the appraisal, if any, of the related Mortgaged Property obtained by the Servicer on or prior to the date of such acquisition. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the Company may, at the Company's sole option, terminate the Servicer as servicer of any such REO Property without payment of any Termination Fee with respect thereto, provided that (i) the Company gives the Servicer notice of such termination within ten (10) Business Days of receipt of said copies of notices from the Servicer which termination shall be effective no more than fifteen (15) Business Days from and after the date of said notice from the Company and (ii) the Servicer shall on the date said termination takes effect be reimbursed by the Company for any unreimbursed advances of the Servicer's funds made pursuant to Section 3.2 and any unreimbursed Servicing Advances in each case relating to the Mortgage Loan underlying such REO Property. In the event of any such termination, the provisions of Section 8.6 hereof shall apply to said termination and the transfer of servicing responsibilities with respect to such REO Property to the Company. With respect to each REO Property, the Servicer shall deposit all funds collected and received in connection with the operation of the REO Property in the Custodial Account. The Servicer shall advance funds necessary for cause to be deposited on a daily basis upon the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary receipt thereof in the area where the Mortgaged Property is located. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the Custodial Account all revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement received with respect to one or more the conservation and disposition of the related REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02Property.

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Samples: Servicing Agreement (Nb Finance LTD)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the ServicerServicer as agent for the Administrative Agent, or in the event the Servicer is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by reasonably acceptable to the Servicer from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is locatedAdministrative Agent. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner Servicer shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the OwnerServicer. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner Owners solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) Eligible Loan on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the OwnerPurchaser. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts to dispose of the REO Property in accordance with Accepted Servicing Practices as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgagepossible. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such priceprice and, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests interest of the OwnerPurchaser. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial any Collection Account. As soon as practical thereafter the expenses of such sale shall be paid and the Servicer shall reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Fees, and on the Remittance Date immediately following the date on which such sale proceeds are received the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in the Custodial Account shall be distributed to the Owner. The Servicer shall advance funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is located. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement with respect to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02.

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Samples: Repurchase and Servicing Agreement (PHH Corp)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the ServicerTrust, or in the event the Servicer Trust is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner Trust shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the OwnerTrust. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner Trust solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the such REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the Ownerrelated Trust. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 3.12, in connection with a foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure, in the event the Servicer has reasonable cause to believe that a Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, or if the Master Servicer otherwise requests, an environmental inspection or review of such Mortgaged Property to be conducted by a qualified inspector shall be arranged by the Servicer. Upon completion of the inspection, the Servicer shall provide the Master Servicer with a written report of such environmental inspection. In the event that the environmental inspection report indicates that the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In the event that the environmental inspection report is inconclusive as to the whether or not the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not, without the prior written approval of the Master Servicer, proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts be reimbursed for all Servicing Advances made pursuant to this paragraph with respect to the related Mortgaged Property from the amounts on deposit in the Custodial Account with respect to Securitized Loans in the same Trust. In the event that the Trust which has made one or more REMIC elections acquires any REO Property in connection with a default or imminent default on a Securitized Loan, the Servicer shall dispose of such REO Property not later than the end of the third taxable year after the year of its acquisition by the Trust unless the Servicer has applied for and received a grant of extension from the Internal Revenue Service (and provides a copy of the same to the Master Servicer) to the effect that, under the REMIC Provisions and any relevant proposed legislation and under applicable state law, a REMIC elected by such Trust may hold REO Property for a longer period without adversely affecting the REMIC status of such REMIC or causing the imposition of a federal or state tax upon such REMIC. If the Servicer has received such an extension (and provided a copy of the same to the Master Servicer), then the Servicer shall continue to attempt to sell the REO Property for its fair market value for such period longer than three years as soon such extension permits (the “Extended Period”). If the Servicer has not received such an extension, and the Servicer is unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending 3 months before the end of such third taxable year after its acquisition by the Trust or if the Servicer has received such an extension, and the Servicer is unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending three months before the close of the Extended Period, the Servicer shall, before the end of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as possible and shall sell applicable, (i) purchase such REO Property at a price equal to the REO Property’s fair market value or (ii) auction the REO Property to the highest bidder (which may be the Servicer) in an auction reasonably designed to produce a fair price prior to the expiration of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as the case may be. The Trustee shall sign any event document or take any other action reasonably requested by the Servicer which would enable the Servicer, on behalf of the Trust, to request such grant of extension. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, no REO Property acquired by the Trust shall be rented (or allowed to continue to be rented) or otherwise used by or on behalf of such Trust in such a manner or pursuant to any terms that would: (i) cause such REO Property to fail to qualify as “foreclosure property” within three years after title has been taken the meaning of Section 860G(a)(8) of the Code; or (ii) subject any REMIC elected by such Trust to the imposition of any federal income taxes on the income earned from such REO Property, including any taxes imposed by reason of Sections 860F or 860G(c) of the Code, unless (i) a REMIC election the Servicer has not been made agreed to indemnify and hold harmless such Trust with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner to imposition of any such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgagetaxes. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (ai) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or property and (bii) unpaid principal balance the outstanding Principal Balance of the related Mortgage Securitized Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the OwnerTrust. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial Account. As soon as practical thereafter After the expenses of such sale disposition shall be paid and have been paid, the Servicer shall reimburse itself pursuant to Section 3.04 hereof for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Fees, and Advances it incurred with respect to such REO Property. The Servicer shall withdraw from the amounts on the Remittance Date immediately following the date on which such sale proceeds are received the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining deposit in the Custodial Account shall be distributed with respect to Securitized Loans in the Owner. The Servicer shall advance same Trust funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Master Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is locatedGuide. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners Trustee of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 3.12 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement with respect to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02.

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Samples: Servicing Agreement (Thornburg Mortgage Securities Trust 2007-4)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the Servicer, Servicer on behalf of the Owner and without reference to the Owner except as otherwise required by law or in the event the Servicer is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer from any an attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Servicer shall hold such title as nominee for the Owner, and any Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner or the Servicer shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the Owner. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the Owner. The Servicer shall notify the Owner from time to time as to the status of each REO Property. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts commercially reasonable efforts to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years one year after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years year is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgageProperty. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the National Flood Disaster Protection Insurance Act of 19731968, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required abovein Section 2.12 hereof. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the Owner. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial Account. As soon as practical thereafter thereafter, the expenses of such sale shall be paid and the Servicer shall reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, Advances and unpaid Servicing FeesFees made pursuant to this Section, and on the Remittance Date immediately following the date on Principal Prepayment Period in which such sale proceeds are received the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in the Custodial Account shall be distributed to the Owner. The With respect to each REO Property, the Servicer shall advance hold all funds necessary for collected and received in connection with the proper operation, management and maintenance operation of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary Property in the area where the Mortgaged Property is locatedCustodial Account. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time cause to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding deposited on a daily basis upon the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement receipt thereof in each Custodial Account all revenues received with respect to one or more the conservation and disposition of the related REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02Property.

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Samples: Flow Servicing Agreement (GSAA Home Equity 2005-12)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the ServicerTrustee, or in the event the Servicer Trustee is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner Trustee shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the OwnerTrustee. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner Trustee solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the OwnerTrust Fund. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 3.12, in connection with a foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure, in the event the Servicer has reasonable cause to believe that a Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, or if the Master Servicer or NIMS Insurer otherwise requests, an environmental inspection or review of such Mortgaged Property to be conducted by a qualified inspector shall be arranged by the Servicer. Upon completion of the inspection, the Servicer shall provide the Master Servicer and NIMS Insurer with a written report of such environmental inspection. In the event that the environmental inspection report indicates that the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In the event that the environmental inspection report is inconclusive as to the whether or not the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not, without the prior approval of both the Master Servicer and the NIMS Insurer proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In such instance, the Master Servicer and/or the NIMS Insurer shall be deemed to have approved such foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure unless either notifies the Servicer in writing, within three (3) days after its receipt of written notice of the proposed foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure from the Servicer, that it disapproves of the related foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts be reimbursed for all Servicing Advances made pursuant to this paragraph with respect to the related Mortgaged Property from the Custodial Account. In the event that the Trust Fund acquires any REO Property in connection with a default or imminent default on a Mortgage Loan, the Servicer shall dispose of such REO Property not later than the end of the third taxable year after the year of its acquisition by the Trust Fund unless the Servicer has applied for and received a grant of extension from the Internal Revenue Service (and provide a copy of the same to the NIMS Insurer) to the effect that, under the REMIC Provisions and any relevant proposed legislation and under applicable state law, the applicable Trust REMIC may hold REO Property for a longer period without adversely affecting the REMIC status of such REMIC or causing the imposition of a federal or state tax upon such REMIC. If the Servicer has received such an extension (and provide a copy of the same to the NIMS Insurer), then the Servicer shall continue to attempt to sell the REO Property for its fair market value for such period longer than three years as soon such extension permits (the “Extended Period”). If the Servicer has not received such an extension and the Servicer is unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending 3 months before the end of such third taxable year after its acquisition by the Trust Fund or if the Servicer has received such an extension, and the Servicer is unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending three months before the close of the Extended Period, the Servicer shall, before the end of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as possible and shall sell applicable, (i) purchase such REO Property at a price equal to the REO Property’s fair market value, as acceptable to the NIMS Insurer or (ii) auction the REO Property to the highest bidder (which may be the Servicer) in an auction reasonably designed to produce a fair price prior to the expiration of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as the case may be. The Trustee shall sign any event document or take any other action reasonably requested by the Servicer which would enable the Servicer, on behalf of the Trust Fund, to request such grant of extension. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, no REO Property acquired by the Trust Fund shall be rented (or allowed to continue to be rented) or otherwise used by or on behalf of the Trust Fund in such a manner or pursuant to any terms that would: (i) cause such REO Property to fail to qualify as “foreclosure property” within three years after title has been taken the meaning of Section 860G(a)(8) of the Code; or (ii) subject any Trust REMIC to the imposition of any federal income taxes on the income earned from such REO Property, including any taxes imposed by reason of Sections 860F or 860G(c) of the Code, unless (i) a REMIC election the Servicer has not been made agreed to indemnify and hold harmless the Trust Fund and the NIMS Insurer with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner to imposition of any such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgagetaxes. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (ai) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or property and (bii) unpaid principal balance the outstanding Principal Balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of Each REO Property Disposition shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, price and upon such terms and conditions, conditions as the Servicer deems reasonably determines to be in the best interests interest of the OwnerCertificateholders and provided the sales price and the related terms and conditions are results of arm’s-length negotiation. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial Account. As soon as practical thereafter After the expenses of such sale disposition shall be paid and have been paid, the Servicer shall reimburse itself pursuant to Section 3.04 hereof for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Fees, Fees and on the Remittance Date immediately following the date on which Monthly Advances it incurred with respect to such sale proceeds are received the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in the Custodial Account shall be distributed to the OwnerREO Property. The Servicer shall advance withdraw from the Custodial Account funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, Xxxxxxx Mac Guides or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is located. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement with respect to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02Xxxxxx Mae Guide.

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Samples: Servicing Agreement (Structured Asset Sec Corp Mort Pass THR Certs Ser 2004-S1)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the ServicerTrustee or its nominee (or MERS, as applicable, provided however that if the Servicer deems it to be in the best interest of the Trustee, the Servicer may take title in the name of a person or persons other than MERS), or in the event the Servicer Trustee is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer (with a copy delivered to the Trustee) from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner Trustee shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the OwnerTrustee. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner Trustee solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the OwnerTrustee and the Trust Fund. The Servicer may permit an obligor to pay off a non-performing Mortgage Loan at less than its unpaid principal balance or charge off all or a portion of such non-performing Mortgage Loan if such discounted payoff or charge off is in accordance with Accepted Servicing Practices (without regard to the Xxxxxx Mae Guides) and the Servicer believes that such discounted payoff or charge off is in the best interest of the Trust Fund; provided that in the case of any proposed discounted payoff or proposed charge off, the Servicer shall notify the Master Servicer, by telecopy and telephone, of the proposed discounted payoff or charge off. The Master Servicer shall be deemed to have approved the discounted payoff or charge off of any Mortgage Loan unless the Master Servicer notifies the Servicer in writing, within five (5) Business Days after its receipt of the related notice, that it disapproves of the discounted payoff or charge off, in which case the Servicer shall not proceed with such discounted payoff or charge off. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 3.16, in connection with a foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure, in the event the Servicer has reasonable cause to believe that a Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, or if the Trustee or the Master Servicer otherwise requests, an environmental inspection or review of such Mortgaged Property to be conducted by a qualified inspector shall be arranged by the Servicer. Upon completion of the inspection, the Servicer shall provide the Trustee and the Master Servicer with a written report of such environmental inspection. In the event that the environmental inspection report indicates that the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In the event that the environmental inspection report is inconclusive as to whether or not the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not, without the prior approval of the Master Servicer, proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In such instance, the Master Servicer shall be deemed to have approved such foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure unless the Master Servicer notifies the Servicer in writing, within two (2) Business Days after its receipt of written notice of the proposed foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure from the Servicer, that it disapproves of the related foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts be reimbursed for all Servicing Advances made pursuant to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made this paragraph with respect to the arrangement under which related Mortgaged Property from the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice Custodial Account. Subject to the Owner to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent approval of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Master Servicer as mortgageedescribed in this paragraph, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgage. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the OwnerTrust Fund. Prior to acceptance by the Servicer of an offer to sell any REO Property, the Servicer shall notify the Master Servicer of such offer in writing which notification shall set forth all material terms of said offer (each, a “Notice of Sale”). The proceeds of Master Servicer shall be deemed to have approved the sale of any REO Property unless the Master Servicer notifies the Servicer in writing, within two (2) Business Days after its receipt of the related Notice of Sale, that it disapproves of the related sale, in which case the Servicer shall not proceed with the sale. With respect to any REO Property, upon a REO Disposition, the Servicer shall be entitled to retain from REO Disposition Proceeds a disposition fee equal to $1,500. In the event that the Trust Fund acquires any REO Property in connection with a default or imminent default on a Mortgage Loan, the Servicer shall dispose of such REO Property not later than the end of the third taxable year after the year of its acquisition by the Trust Fund unless the Servicer has applied for and received a grant of extension from the Internal Revenue Service to the effect that, under the REMIC Provisions and any relevant proposed legislation and under applicable state law, the applicable Trust REMIC may hold REO Property for a longer period without adversely affecting the REMIC status of such REMIC or causing the imposition of a federal or state tax upon such REMIC. If the Servicer has received such an extension, then the Servicer shall continue to attempt to sell the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in for its fair market value for such period longer than three years as such extension permits (the Custodial Account“Extended Period”). As soon as practical thereafter If the expenses of Servicer has not received such sale shall be paid an extension and the Servicer shall reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Feesis unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending 3 months before the end of such third taxable year after its acquisition by the Trust Fund or if the Servicer has received such an extension, and the Servicer is unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending three months before the close of the Extended Period, the Servicer shall, before the end of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as applicable, (i) purchase such REO Property at a price equal to the REO Property’s fair market value or (ii) auction the REO Property to the highest bidder (which may be the Servicer) in an auction reasonably designed to produce a fair price prior to the expiration of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as the case may be. The Trustee shall sign any document or take any other action reasonably requested by the Servicer which would enable the Servicer, on behalf of the Trust Fund, to request such grant of extension. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, no REO Property acquired by the Trust Fund shall be rented (or allowed to continue to be rented) or otherwise used by or on behalf of the Trust Fund in such a manner or pursuant to any terms that would: (i) cause such REO Property to fail to qualify as “foreclosure property” within the meaning of Section 860G(a)(8) of the Code; or (ii) subject any Trust REMIC to the imposition of any federal income taxes on the Remittance Date immediately following income earned from such REO Property, including any taxes imposed by reason of Sections 860F or 860G(c) of the date on which such sale proceeds are received Code, unless the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in Servicer has agreed to indemnify and hold harmless the Custodial Account shall be distributed Trust Fund with respect to the Ownerimposition of any such taxes. The Servicer shall advance also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in amount which is at least equal to the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The Servicer shall withdraw from the Custodial Account funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is locatedXxxxxx Xxx Guides. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners Master Servicer of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 3.16 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding If the foregoingServicer determines that, at any time and from time in accordance with Accepted Servicing Practices, it is in the best interest of the Trustee or the Trust Fund not to timeproceed with foreclosure or accept a deed in lieu of foreclosure, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement Servicer shall have the right to do so with respect the consent of the Master Servicer, whereupon the related Mortgage Loan shall be deemed to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02be finally liquidated and the Servicer shall have the right to release the lien of the Mortgage on the related Mortgaged Property and the Servicer shall be entitled to reimbursement for all outstanding unreimbursed Monthly Advances and Servicing Advances from the Custodial Account in accordance with Sections 3.04(viii) and (ix).

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Samples: Servicing Agreement (Lehman XS Trust 2007-1)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the ServicerTrustee or its nominee (or MERS, as applicable, provided however that if the Servicer deems it to be in the best interest of the Trustee, the Servicer may take title in the name of a person or persons other than MERS), or in the event the Servicer Trustee is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer (with a copy delivered to the Trustee) from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner Trustee shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the OwnerTrustee. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner Trustee solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the OwnerTrustee and the Trust Fund. The Servicer may permit an obligor to pay off a non-performing Mortgage Loan at less than its unpaid principal balance or charge off all or a portion of such non-performing Mortgage Loan if such discounted payoff or charge off is in accordance with Accepted Servicing Practices and the Servicer believes that such discounted payoff or charge off is in the best interest of the Trust Fund; provided that in the case of any proposed discounted payoff or proposed charge off, the Servicer shall notify the Master Servicer, by telecopy and telephone, of the proposed discounted payoff or charge off. The Master Servicer shall be deemed to have approved the discounted payoff or charge off of any Mortgage Loan unless the Master Servicer notifies the Servicer in writing, within five (5) Business Days after its receipt of the related notice, that it disapproves of the discounted payoff or charge off, in which case the Servicer shall not proceed with such discounted payoff or charge off. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 3.16, in connection with a foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure, in the event the Servicer has reasonable cause to believe that a Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, or if the Trustee or the Master Servicer otherwise requests, an environmental inspection or review of such Mortgaged Property to be conducted by a qualified inspector shall be arranged by the Servicer. Upon completion of the inspection, the Servicer shall provide the Trustee and the Master Servicer with a written report of such environmental inspection. In the event that the environmental inspection report indicates that the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In the event that the environmental inspection report is inconclusive as to whether or not the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not, without the prior approval of the Master Servicer, proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In such instance, the Master Servicer shall be deemed to have approved such foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure unless the Master Servicer notifies the Servicer in writing, within two (2) Business Days after its receipt of written notice of the proposed foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure from the Servicer, that it disapproves of the related foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts be reimbursed for all Servicing Advances made pursuant to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made this paragraph with respect to the arrangement under which related Mortgaged Property from the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice Custodial Account. Subject to the Owner to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent approval of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Master Servicer as mortgageedescribed in this paragraph, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgage. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the OwnerTrust Fund. Prior to acceptance by the Servicer of an offer to sell any REO Property, the Servicer shall notify the Master Servicer of such offer in writing which notification shall set forth all material terms of said offer (each, a “Notice of Sale”). The proceeds of Master Servicer shall be deemed to have approved the sale of any REO Property unless the Master Servicer notifies the Servicer in writing, within two (2) Business Days after its receipt of the related Notice of Sale, that it disapproves of the related sale, in which case the Servicer shall not proceed with the sale. With respect to any REO Property, upon a REO Disposition, the Servicer shall be entitled to retain from REO Disposition Proceeds a disposition fee equal to $1,500. In the event that the Trust Fund acquires any REO Property in connection with a default or imminent default on a Mortgage Loan, the Servicer shall dispose of such REO Property not later than the end of the third taxable year after the year of its acquisition by the Trust Fund unless the Servicer has applied for and received a grant of extension from the Internal Revenue Service to the effect that, under the REMIC Provisions and any relevant proposed legislation and under applicable state law, the applicable Trust REMIC may hold REO Property for a longer period without adversely affecting the REMIC status of such REMIC or causing the imposition of a federal or state tax upon such REMIC. If the Servicer has received such an extension, then the Servicer shall continue to attempt to sell the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in for its fair market value for such period longer than three years as such extension permits (the Custodial Account“Extended Period”). As soon as practical thereafter If the expenses of Servicer has not received such sale shall be paid an extension and the Servicer shall reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Feesis unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending 3 months before the end of such third taxable year after its acquisition by the Trust Fund or if the Servicer has received such an extension, and the Servicer is unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending three months before the close of the Extended Period, the Servicer shall, before the end of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as applicable, (i) purchase such REO Property at a price equal to the REO Property’s fair market value or (ii) auction the REO Property to the highest bidder (which may be the Servicer) in an auction reasonably designed to produce a fair price prior to the expiration of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as the case may be. The Trustee shall sign any document or take any other action reasonably requested by the Servicer which would enable the Servicer, on behalf of the Trust Fund, to request such grant of extension. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, no REO Property acquired by the Trust Fund shall be rented (or allowed to continue to be rented) or otherwise used by or on behalf of the Trust Fund in such a manner or pursuant to any terms that would: (i) cause such REO Property to fail to qualify as “foreclosure property” within the meaning of Section 860G(a)(8) of the Code; or (ii) subject any Trust REMIC to the imposition of any federal income taxes on the Remittance Date immediately following income earned from such REO Property, including any taxes imposed by reason of Sections 860F or 860G(c) of the date on which such sale proceeds are received Code, unless the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in Servicer has agreed to indemnify and hold harmless the Custodial Account shall be distributed Trust Fund with respect to the Ownerimposition of any such taxes. The Servicer shall advance not be responsible for allowing tenants and lessees to occupy a Mortgaged Property if the eviction of such tenants and lessees is not permitted under state or local law. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in amount which is at least equal to the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The Servicer shall withdraw from the Custodial Account funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is locatedFanxxx Xxe Xxides. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners Master Servicer of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 3.16 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding If the foregoingServicer determines that, at any time and from time in accordance with Accepted Servicing Practices, it is in the best interest of the Trustee or the Trust Fund not to timeproceed with foreclosure or accept a deed in lieu of foreclosure, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement Servicer shall have the right to do so with respect the consent of the Master Servicer, whereupon the related Mortgage Loan shall be deemed to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02be finally liquidated and the Servicer shall have the right to release the lien of the Mortgage on the related Mortgaged Property and the Servicer shall be entitled to reimbursement for all outstanding unreimbursed Monthly Advances and Servicing Advances from the Custodial Account in accordance with Sections 3.04(viii) and (ix).

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Samples: Servicing Agreement (Lehman XS Trust Series 2006-12n)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the ServicerTrust, or in the event the Servicer Trust is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner Trust shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the OwnerTrust. The Master Servicer shall have the option to manage and operate the REO Property provided the Master Servicer gives written notice of its intention to do so within 60 days after such REO Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure and reimburses the Servicer for any unreimbursed Servicing Advances with respect to such REO Property incurred prior to transferring such management responsibilities to the Master Servicer. The election by the Master Servicer to manage the REO Property shall not constitute a termination of any rights of the Servicer. If the Master Servicer does not elect to manage and operate the REO Property, the Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner Trust solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managedconsistent with Accepted Servicing Practices. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the OwnerTrust. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts best efforts to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years one year after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner Master Servicer to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years year is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (ix) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner Master Servicer as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (iiy) if, with the written consent of the OwnerMaster Servicer, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner Master Servicer shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgage. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the OwnerTrust. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial Account. As soon as practical thereafter the expenses of such sale shall be paid and the Servicer shall reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Fees, Fees and on unreimbursed advances. On the Servicer Remittance Date immediately following the date on Prepayment Period in which such sale proceeds are received received, the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in the Custodial Account shall be distributed to the OwnerTrust. The Servicer shall advance withdraw from the Custodial Account funds necessary for the proper operation, operation management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is located4.11. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Servicer Remittance Date to the Owners Trust of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 4.17 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement with respect to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02.

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Samples: Transfer and Servicing Agreement (FBR Securitization, Inc.)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the Servicer, or in the event the Servicer is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the Owner. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the Owner. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgage. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The Subject to the approval of the Owner as described in this paragraph, the disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the Owner. Prior to acceptance by the Servicer of an offer to sell any REO Property of which Lehman Capital is the Owner for a sale price that is less than 90% xx xxx unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan, the Servicer shall notify Lehman Capital of such offer in writing which notification shall sex xxxxh all material terms of said offer (each a "Notice of Sale"). Lehman Capital shall be deemed to have approved the sale of any REO Xxxxxrty unless Lehman Capital notifies the Servicer in writing, within five (5) daxx xxxer its receipt of the related Notice of Sale, that it disapproves of the related sale, in which case the Servicer shall not proceed with such sale. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial Account. As soon as practical thereafter the expenses of such sale shall be paid and the Servicer shall reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing FeesFees and unreimbursed Monthly Advances made in accordance with Section 4.03, and on the Remittance Date immediately following the date on Principal Prepayment Period in which such sale proceeds are received the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in the Custodial Account shall be distributed to the Owner. The Servicer shall advance funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is located. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement with respect to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02.

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Samples: Reconstituted Servicing Agreement (Structured Asset Securities Corp Mort Pas THR Ce Se 2001-Bc3)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the ServicerTrustee or its nominee (or MERS, as applicable, provided however that if the Servicer deems it to be in the best interest of the Trustee, the Servicer may take title in the name of a person or persons other than MERS), or in the event the Servicer Trustee is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer (with a copy delivered to the Trustee) from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner Trustee shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the OwnerTrustee. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner Trustee solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the OwnerTrustee and the Trust Fund. The Servicer may permit an obligor to pay off a non-performing Mortgage Loan at less than its unpaid principal balance or charge off all or a portion of such non-performing Mortgage Loan if such discounted payoff or charge off is in accordance with Accepted Servicing Practices (without regard to the Xxxxxx Xxx Guides) and the Servicer believes that such discounted payoff or charge off is in the best interest of the Trust Fund; provided that in the case of any proposed discounted payoff or proposed charge off, the Servicer shall notify the Master Servicer of the proposed discounted payoff or charge off. The Master Servicer shall be deemed to have approved the discounted payoff or charge off of any Mortgage Loan unless the Master Servicer notifies the Servicer in writing, within five (5) Business Days after its receipt of the related notice, that it disapproves of the discounted payoff or charge off, in which case the Servicer shall not proceed with such discounted payoff or charge off. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 3.16, in connection with a foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure, in the event the Servicer has reasonable cause to believe that a Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, or if the Trustee or the Master Servicer otherwise requests, an environmental inspection or review of such Mortgaged Property to be conducted by a qualified inspector shall be arranged by the Servicer. Upon completion of the inspection, the Servicer shall provide the Trustee and the Master Servicer with a written report of such environmental inspection. In the event that the environmental inspection report indicates that the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In the event that the environmental inspection report is inconclusive as to whether or not the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not, without the prior approval of the Master Servicer, proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In such instance, the Master Servicer shall be deemed to have approved such foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure unless the Master Servicer notifies the Servicer in writing, within two (2) Business Days after its receipt of written notice of the proposed foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure from the Servicer, that it disapproves of the related foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts be reimbursed for all Servicing Advances made pursuant to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made this paragraph with respect to the arrangement under which related Mortgaged Property from the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice Custodial Account. Subject to the Owner to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent approval of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Master Servicer as mortgageedescribed in this paragraph, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgage. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the OwnerTrust Fund. Prior to acceptance by the Servicer of an offer to sell any REO Property, the Servicer shall notify the Master Servicer of such offer in writing which notification shall set forth all material terms of said offer (each, a “Notice of Sale”). The proceeds of Master Servicer shall be deemed to have approved the sale of any REO Property unless the Master Servicer notifies the Servicer in writing, within two (2) Business Days after its receipt of the related Notice of Sale, that it disapproves of the related sale, in which case the Servicer shall not proceed with the sale. With respect to any REO Property, upon a REO Disposition, the Servicer shall be entitled to retain from REO Disposition Proceeds a disposition fee equal to $1,500. In the event that the Trust Fund acquires any REO Property in connection with a default or imminent default on a Mortgage Loan, the Servicer shall dispose of such REO Property not later than the end of the third taxable year after the year of its acquisition by the Trust Fund unless the Servicer has applied for and received a grant of extension from the Internal Revenue Service to the effect that, under the REMIC Provisions and any relevant proposed legislation and under applicable state law, the applicable Trust REMIC may hold REO Property for a longer period without adversely affecting the REMIC status of such REMIC or causing the imposition of a federal or state tax upon such REMIC. If the Servicer has received such an extension, then the Servicer shall continue to attempt to sell the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in for its fair market value for such period longer than three years as such extension permits (the Custodial Account“Extended Period”). As soon as practical thereafter If the expenses of Servicer has not received such sale shall be paid an extension and the Servicer shall reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Feesis unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending 3 months before the end of such third taxable year after its acquisition by the Trust Fund or if the Servicer has received such an extension, and the Servicer is unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending three months before the close of the Extended Period, the Servicer shall, before the end of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as applicable, (i) purchase such REO Property at a price equal to the REO Property’s fair market value or (ii) auction the REO Property to the highest bidder (which may be the Servicer) in an auction reasonably designed to produce a fair price prior to the expiration of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as the case may be. The Trustee shall sign any document or take any other action reasonably requested by the Servicer which would enable the Servicer, on behalf of the Trust Fund, to request such grant of extension. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, no REO Property acquired by the Trust Fund shall be rented (or allowed to continue to be rented) or otherwise used by or on behalf of the Trust Fund in such a manner or pursuant to any terms that would: (i) cause such REO Property to fail to qualify as “foreclosure property” within the meaning of Section 860G(a)(8) of the Code; or (ii) subject any Trust REMIC to the imposition of any federal income taxes on the Remittance Date immediately following income earned from such REO Property, including any taxes imposed by reason of Sections 860F or 860G(c) of the date on which such sale proceeds are received Code, unless the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in Servicer has agreed to indemnify and hold harmless the Custodial Account shall be distributed Trust Fund with respect to the Ownerimposition of any such taxes. The Servicer shall advance not be responsible for allowing tenants and lessees to occupy a Mortgaged Property if the eviction of such tenants and lessees is not permitted under state or local law. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in amount which is at least equal to the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The Servicer shall withdraw from the Custodial Account funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is locatedXxxxxx Xxx Guides. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners Master Servicer of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 3.16 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding If the foregoingServicer determines that, at any time and from time in accordance with Accepted Servicing Practices, it is in the best interest of the Trustee or the Trust Fund not to timeproceed with foreclosure or accept a deed in lieu of foreclosure, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement Servicer shall have the right to do so with respect the consent of the Master Servicer, whereupon the related Mortgage Loan shall be deemed to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02be finally liquidated and the Servicer shall have the right to release the lien of the Mortgage on the related Mortgaged Property and the Servicer shall be entitled to reimbursement for all outstanding unreimbursed Monthly Advances and Servicing Advances from the Custodial Account in accordance with Sections 3.04(viii) and (ix).

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Samples: Servicing Agreement (Lehman XS Trust 2007-14h)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the ServicerTrustee, or in the event the Servicer Trustee is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner Trustee shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the OwnerTrustee. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner Trustee solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the OwnerTrust Fund. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 3.12, in connection with a foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure, in the event the Servicer has reasonable cause to believe that a Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, or if the Master Servicer or NIMS Insurer otherwise requests, an environmental inspection or review of such Mortgaged Property to be conducted by a qualified inspector shall be arranged by the Servicer. Upon completion of the inspection, the Servicer shall provide the Master Servicer and NIMS Insurer with a written report of such environmental inspection. In the event that the environmental inspection report indicates that the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In the event that the environmental inspection report is inconclusive as to the whether or not the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not, without the prior approval of both the Master Servicer and the NIMS Insurer proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In such instance, the Master Servicer and/or the NIMS Insurer shall be deemed to have approved such foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure unless either notifies the Servicer in writing, within three (3) days after its receipt of written notice of the proposed foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure from the Servicer, that it disapproves of the related foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts be reimbursed for all Servicing Advances made pursuant to this paragraph with respect to the related Mortgaged Property from the Trust Custodial Account. In the event that the Trust Fund acquires any REO Property in connection with a default or imminent default on a Mortgage Loan, the Servicer shall dispose of such REO Property not later than the end of the third taxable year after the year of its acquisition by the Trust Fund unless the Servicer has applied for and received a grant of extension from the Internal Revenue Service (and provide a copy of the same to the NIMS Insurer) to the effect that, under the REMIC Provisions and any relevant proposed legislation and under applicable state law, the applicable Trust REMIC may hold REO Property for a longer period without adversely affecting the REMIC status of such REMIC or causing the imposition of a federal or state tax upon such REMIC. If the Servicer has received such an extension (and provide a copy of the same to the NIMS Insurer), then the Servicer shall continue to attempt to sell the REO Property for its fair market value for such period longer than three years as soon such extension permits (the “Extended Period”). If the Servicer has not received such an extension and the Servicer is unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending 3 months before the end of such third taxable year after its acquisition by the Trust Fund or if the Servicer has received such an extension, and the Servicer is unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending three months before the close of the Extended Period, the Servicer shall, before the end of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as possible and shall sell applicable, (i) purchase such REO Property at a price equal to the REO Property’s fair market value, as acceptable to the NIMS Insurer or (ii) auction the REO Property to the highest bidder (which may be the Servicer) in an auction reasonably designed to produce a fair price prior to the expiration of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as the case may be. The Trustee shall sign any event document or take any other action reasonably requested by the Servicer which would enable the Servicer, on behalf of the Trust Fund, to request such grant of extension. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, no REO Property acquired by the Trust Fund shall be rented (or allowed to continue to be rented) or otherwise used by or on behalf of the Trust Fund in such a manner or pursuant to any terms that would: (i) cause such REO Property to fail to qualify as “foreclosure property” within three years after title has been taken the meaning of Section 860G(a)(8) of the Code; or (ii) subject any Trust REMIC to the imposition of any federal income taxes on the income earned from such REO Property, including any taxes imposed by reason of Sections 860F or 860G(c) of the Code, unless (i) a REMIC election the Servicer has not been made agreed to indemnify and hold harmless the Trust Fund and the NIMS Insurer with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner to imposition of any such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgagetaxes. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (ai) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or property and (bii) unpaid principal balance the outstanding Principal Balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, . Prior to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out acceptance by the Servicer at such priceof an offer to sell any REO Property, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems shall notify the Master Servicer and the NIMS Insurer of such offer in writing which notification shall set forth all material terms of said offer (each a “Notice of Sale”). The Master Servicer and the NIMS Insurer shall be deemed to be have approved the sale of any REO Property unless either of them notifies the Servicer in the best interests writing, within five (5) days after its receipt of the Owner. related Notice of Sale, that it disapproves of the related sale, in which case the Servicer shall not proceed with such sale." The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Trust Custodial Account. As soon as practical thereafter After the expenses of such sale disposition shall be paid and have been paid, the Servicer shall reimburse itself pursuant to Section 3.04 hereof for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Fees, Fees and on the Remittance Date immediately following the date on which Monthly Advances it incurred with respect to such sale proceeds are received the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in the Custodial Account shall be distributed to the OwnerREO Property. The Servicer shall advance withdraw from the Trust Custodial Account funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, Freddie Mac Guides or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is locatedFannie Mae Guide. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners Trustee of the net cash flow from flox xxxx the REO Property (which shall wxxxx xhall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 3.12 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement with respect to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02.

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Samples: Servicing Agreement (Amoritizing Residential Col Tr Mor Pas Thru Cer Ser 2002-Bc6)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the ServicerTrustee or its nominee (or MERS, as applicable, provided however that if the Servicer deems it to be in the best interest of the Trustee, the Servicer may take title in the name of a person or persons other than MERS), or in the event the Servicer Trustee is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer (with a copy delivered to the Trustee) from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner Trustee shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the OwnerTrustee. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner Trustee solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the OwnerTrustee and the Trust Fund. The Servicer may permit an obligor to pay off a non-performing Mortgage Loan at less than its unpaid principal balance or charge off all or a portion of such non-performing Mortgage Loan if such discounted payoff or charge off is in accordance with Accepted Servicing Practices (without regard to the Fxxxxx Mae Guides) and the Servicer believes that such discounted payoff or charge off is in the best interest of the Trust Fund; provided that in the case of any proposed discounted payoff or proposed charge off, the Servicer shall notify the Master Servicer, by telecopy and telephone, of the proposed discounted payoff or charge off. The Master Servicer shall be deemed to have approved the discounted payoff or charge off of any Mortgage Loan unless the Master Servicer notifies the Servicer in writing, within five (5) Business Days after its receipt of the related notice, that it disapproves of the discounted payoff or charge off, in which case the Servicer shall not proceed with such discounted payoff or charge off. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 3.16, in connection with a foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure, in the event the Servicer has reasonable cause to believe that a Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, or if the Trustee or the Master Servicer otherwise requests, an environmental inspection or review of such Mortgaged Property to be conducted by a qualified inspector shall be arranged by the Servicer. Upon completion of the inspection, the Servicer shall provide the Trustee and the Master Servicer with a written report of such environmental inspection. In the event that the environmental inspection report indicates that the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In the event that the environmental inspection report is inconclusive as to whether or not the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not, without the prior approval of the Master Servicer, proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In such instance, the Master Servicer shall be deemed to have approved such foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure unless the Master Servicer notifies the Servicer in writing, within two (2) Business Days after its receipt of written notice of the proposed foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure from the Servicer, that it disapproves of the related foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts be reimbursed for all Servicing Advances made pursuant to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made this paragraph with respect to the arrangement under which related Mortgaged Property from the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice Custodial Account. Subject to the Owner to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent approval of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Master Servicer as mortgageedescribed in this paragraph, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgage. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the OwnerTrust Fund. Prior to acceptance by the Servicer of an offer to sell any REO Property, the Servicer shall notify the Master Servicer of such offer in writing which notification shall set forth all material terms of said offer (each, a “Notice of Sale”). The proceeds of Master Servicer shall be deemed to have approved the sale of any REO Property unless the Master Servicer notifies the Servicer in writing, within two (2) Business Days after its receipt of the related Notice of Sale, that it disapproves of the related sale, in which case the Servicer shall not proceed with the sale. With respect to any REO Property, upon a REO Disposition, the Servicer shall be entitled to retain from REO Disposition Proceeds a disposition fee equal to $1,500. In the event that the Trust Fund acquires any REO Property in connection with a default or imminent default on a Mortgage Loan, the Servicer shall dispose of such REO Property not later than the end of the third taxable year after the year of its acquisition by the Trust Fund unless the Servicer has applied for and received a grant of extension from the Internal Revenue Service to the effect that, under the REMIC Provisions and any relevant proposed legislation and under applicable state law, the applicable Trust REMIC may hold REO Property for a longer period without adversely affecting the REMIC status of such REMIC or causing the imposition of a federal or state tax upon such REMIC. If the Servicer has received such an extension, then the Servicer shall continue to attempt to sell the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in for its fair market value for such period longer than three years as such extension permits (the Custodial Account“Extended Period”). As soon as practical thereafter If the expenses of Servicer has not received such sale shall be paid an extension and the Servicer shall reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Feesis unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending 3 months before the end of such third taxable year after its acquisition by the Trust Fund or if the Servicer has received such an extension, and the Servicer is unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending three months before the close of the Extended Period, the Servicer shall, before the end of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as applicable, (i) purchase such REO Property at a price equal to the REO Property’s fair market value or (ii) auction the REO Property to the highest bidder (which may be the Servicer) in an auction reasonably designed to produce a fair price prior to the expiration of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as the case may be. The Trustee shall sign any document or take any other action reasonably requested by the Servicer which would enable the Servicer, on behalf of the Trust Fund, to request such grant of extension. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, no REO Property acquired by the Trust Fund shall be rented (or allowed to continue to be rented) or otherwise used by or on behalf of the Trust Fund in such a manner or pursuant to any terms that would: (i) cause such REO Property to fail to qualify as “foreclosure property” within the meaning of Section 860G(a)(8) of the Code; or (ii) subject any Trust REMIC to the imposition of any federal income taxes on the Remittance Date immediately following income earned from such REO Property, including any taxes imposed by reason of Sections 860F or 860G(c) of the date on which such sale proceeds are received Code, unless the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in Servicer has agreed to indemnify and hold harmless the Custodial Account shall be distributed Trust Fund with respect to the Ownerimposition of any such taxes. The Servicer shall advance also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in amount which is at least equal to the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The Servicer shall withdraw from the Custodial Account funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is locatedFxxxxx Mxx Guides. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners Master Servicer of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 3.16 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding If the foregoingServicer determines that, at any time and from time in accordance with Accepted Servicing Practices, it is in the best interest of the Trustee or the Trust Fund not to timeproceed with foreclosure or accept a deed in lieu of foreclosure, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement Servicer shall have the right to do so with respect the consent of the Master Servicer, whereupon the related Mortgage Loan shall be deemed to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02be finally liquidated and the Servicer shall have the right to release the lien of the Mortgage on the related Mortgaged Property and the Servicer shall be entitled to reimbursement for all outstanding unreimbursed Monthly Advances and Servicing Advances from the Custodial Account in accordance with Sections 3.04(viii) and (ix).

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Samples: Servicing Agreement (Lehman XS Trust 2006-17)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the ServicerPerson designated by the Owner, or in the event the Servicer such Person is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the Owner. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the Owner. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts best efforts to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years one year after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years year is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgage. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the Owner. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial Account. As soon as practical thereafter the expenses of such sale shall be paid and the Servicer shall collect the related REO Disposition Fee, reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, Advances and unpaid Servicing Fees, and on . On the Remittance Date immediately following the date on which receipt of such sale proceeds are received proceeds, the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in the Custodial Account shall be distributed to the Owner. The Servicer shall advance withdraw from the Custodial Account funds necessary for the proper operation, operation management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 4.10 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is located. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners Owner of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 4.16 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement with respect to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02.

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Samples: Servicing Agreement (Deutsche Alt-a Securities Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2006-Ar2)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the Servicer, or in the event the Servicer is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner Servicer shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the Owner. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managedlocated and consistent with the Owner Servicing Guidelines. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the Owner. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgage. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Propertycoverage, liability insurance andinsurance, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in accordance with the amount required aboveprovisions of Section 3.09 and 3.10 hereof. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the Owner. Prior to the disposition of the REO Property, the Owner may provide a valuation for the REO Property to the Servicer no later than three (3) Business Days after notification of the Owner by the Servicer. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial Collection Account. As soon as practical thereafter the expenses of such sale shall be paid and the Servicer shall reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed P&I Advances, Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing FeesFeex, and on the Remittance xxx xx xxx Xxmittance Date immediately following the date on which such sale proceeds are received the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in the Custodial Collection Account shall be distributed to the Owner. The Servicer shall advance funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard or Flood insurance pursuant to this Section 3.12 3.14 and the fees of any managing agent of property manager appointed by the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances." for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is located. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners Owner of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 3.14 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement with respect to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02.

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Samples: Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-13arx)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the ServicerTrust, or in the event the Servicer Trust is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner Trust shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the OwnerTrust. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner Trust solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managedconsistent with Accepted Servicing Practices. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the OwnerTrust. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts commercially reasonable best efforts to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years one year after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner Master Servicer to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years year is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (ix) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner Master Servicer and the Indenture Trustee as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (iiy) if, with the written consent of the Owner, if a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgage. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the OwnerTrust. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial Account. As soon as practical thereafter the expenses of such sale shall be paid and the Servicer shall reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Fees, Subservicing Fees and on unreimbursed advances. On the Servicer Remittance Date immediately following the date on Prepayment Period in which such sale proceeds are received received, the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in the Custodial Account shall be distributed remitted to the OwnerMaster Servicer. The Servicer shall advance withdraw from the Custodial Account funds necessary for the proper operation, operation management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is located4.11. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions remittances on each Servicer Remittance Date to the Owners Master Servicer of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 4.17 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement with respect to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02.

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Samples: Transfer and Servicing Agreement (First NLC Securitization, Inc.)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the ServicerTrustee, or in the event the Servicer Trustee is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner Trustee shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the OwnerTrustee. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner Trustee solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the OwnerTrust Fund. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 3.12, in connection with a foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure, in the event the Servicer has reasonable cause to believe that a Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, or if the Master Servicer or NIMS Insurer otherwise requests, an environmental inspection or review of such Mortgaged Property to be conducted by a qualified inspector shall be arranged by the Servicer. Upon completion of the inspection, the Servicer shall provide the Master Servicer and NIMS Insurer with a written report of such environmental inspection. In the event that the environmental inspection report indicates that the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In the event that the environmental inspection report is inconclusive as to the whether or not the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not, without the prior approval of both the Master Servicer and the NIMS Insurer proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In such instance, the Master Servicer and/or the NIMS Insurer shall be deemed to have approved such foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure unless either notifies the Servicer in writing, within three (3) days after its receipt of written notice of the proposed foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure from the Servicer, that it disapproves of the related foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts be reimbursed for all Servicing Advances made pursuant to this paragraph with respect to the related Mortgaged Property from the Trust Custodial Account. In the event that the Trust Fund acquires any REO Property in connection with a default or imminent default on a Mortgage Loan, the Servicer shall dispose of such REO Property not later than the end of the third taxable year after the year of its acquisition by the Trust Fund unless the Servicer has applied for and received a grant of extension from the Internal Revenue Service (and provide a copy of the same to the NIMS Insurer) to the effect that, under the REMIC Provisions and any relevant proposed legislation and under applicable state law, the applicable Trust REMIC may hold REO Property for a longer period without adversely affecting the REMIC status of such REMIC or causing the imposition of a federal or state tax upon such REMIC. If the Servicer has received such an extension (and provide a copy of the same to the NIMS Insurer), then the Servicer shall continue to attempt to sell the REO Property for its fair market value for such period longer than three years as soon such extension permits (the “Extended Period”). If the Servicer has not received such an extension and the Servicer is unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending 3 months before the end of such third taxable year after its acquisition by the Trust Fund or if the Servicer has received such an extension, and the Servicer is unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending three months before the close of the Extended Period, the Servicer shall, before the end of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as possible and shall sell applicable, (i) purchase such REO Property at a price equal to the REO Property’s fair market value, as acceptable to the NIMS Insurer or (ii) auction the REO Property to the highest bidder (which may be the Servicer) in an auction reasonably designed to produce a fair price prior to the expiration of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as the case may be. The Trustee shall sign any event document or take any other action reasonably requested by the Servicer which would enable the Servicer, on behalf of the Trust Fund, to request such grant of extension. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, no REO Property acquired by the Trust Fund shall be rented (or allowed to continue to be rented) or otherwise used by or on behalf of the Trust Fund in such a manner or pursuant to any terms that would: (i) cause such REO Property to fail to qualify as “foreclosure property” within three years after title has been taken the meaning of Section 860G(a)(8) of the Code; or (ii) subject any Trust REMIC to the imposition of any federal income taxes on the income earned from such REO Property, including any taxes imposed by reason of Sections 860F or 860G(c) of the Code, unless (i) a REMIC election the Servicer has not been made agreed to indemnify and hold harmless the Trust Fund and the NIMS Insurer with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner to imposition of any such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgagetaxes. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (ai) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or property and (bii) unpaid principal balance the outstanding Principal Balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, . Prior to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out acceptance by the Servicer at such priceof an offer to sell any REO Property, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems shall notify the Master Servicer and the NIMS Insurer of such offer in writing which notification shall set forth all material terms of said offer (each a “Notice of Sale”). The Master Servicer and/or the NIMS Insurer shall be deemed to be have approved the sale of any REO Property unless either of them notifies the Servicer in the best interests writing, within three (3) days after its receipt of the Ownerrelated Notice of Sale, that it disapproves of the related sale, in which case the Servicer shall not proceed with such sale. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Trust Custodial Account. As soon as practical thereafter After the expenses of such sale disposition shall be paid and have been paid, the Servicer shall reimburse itself pursuant to Section 3.04 hereof for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Fees, Fees and on the Remittance Date immediately following the date on which Monthly Advances it incurred with respect to such sale proceeds are received the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in the Custodial Account shall be distributed to the OwnerREO Property. The Servicer shall advance withdraw from the Trust Custodial Account funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, Freddie Mac Guides or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is locatedFannie Mae Guide. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Rexxxxxxxe Date to the Owners of Trustxx xx the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 3.12 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement with respect to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02.

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Samples: Servicing Agreement (Structured Asset Sec Corp Mort Pas THR Certs Ser 2003 Bc9)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the Servicer, or in the event the Servicer is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner Servicer shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the Owner. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managedlocated and consistent with the Owner Servicing Guidelines. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the Owner. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgage. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Propertycoverage, liability insurance andinsurance, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in accordance with the amount required aboveprovisions of Section 3.09 and 3.10 hereof. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the Owner. Prior to the disposition of the REO Property, the Owner may provide a valuation for the REO Property to the Servicer no later than three (3) Business Days after notification of the Owner by the Servicer. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial Collection Account. As soon as practical thereafter the expenses of such sale shall be paid and the Servicer shall reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed P&I Advances, Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing FeesServicinx Xxxx, and on the xxx xx xhe Remittance Date immediately following the date on which such sale proceeds are received the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in the Custodial Collection Account shall be distributed to the Owner. The Servicer shall advance funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard or Flood insurance pursuant to this Section 3.12 3.14 and the fees of any managing agent of property manager appointed by the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances." for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is located. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners Owner of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 3.14 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement with respect to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02.

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Samples: Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-17xs)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the ServicerTrustee or its nominee (or MERS, as applicable, provided, however, that if the Servicer deems it to be in the best interest of the Trustee, the Servicer may take title in the name of a person or persons other than MERS), or in the event the Servicer Trustee is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer (with a copy delivered to the Trustee) from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner Trustee shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the OwnerTrustee. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner Trustee solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the OwnerTrustee and the Trust Fund. The Servicer may permit an obligor to pay off a non-performing Mortgage Loan at less than its unpaid principal balance or charge off all or a portion of such non-performing Mortgage Loan if such discounted payoff or charge off is in accordance with Accepted Servicing Practices (without regard to the Xxxxxx Xxx Guides) and the Servicer believes that such discounted payoff or charge off is in the best interest of the Trust Fund; provided that in the case of any proposed discounted payoff or proposed charge off, the Servicer shall notify the Master Servicer, by telecopy and telephone, of the proposed discounted payoff or charge off. The Master Servicer shall be deemed to have approved the discounted payoff or charge off of any Mortgage Loan unless the Master Servicer notifies the Servicer in writing, within five (5) Business Days after its receipt of the related notice, that it disapproves of the discounted payoff or charge off, in which case the Servicer shall not proceed with such discounted payoff or charge off. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 3.16, in connection with a foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure, in the event the Servicer has reasonable cause to believe that a Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, or if the Trustee or the Master Servicer otherwise requests, an environmental inspection or review of such Mortgaged Property to be conducted by a qualified inspector shall be arranged by the Servicer. Upon completion of the inspection, the Servicer shall provide the Trustee and the Master Servicer with a written report of such environmental inspection. In the event that the environmental inspection report indicates that the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In the event that the environmental inspection report is inconclusive as to whether or not the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not, without the prior approval of the Master Servicer, proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In such instance, the Master Servicer shall be deemed to have approved such foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure unless the Master Servicer notifies the Servicer in writing, within two (2) Business Days after its receipt of written notice of the proposed foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure from the Servicer, that it disapproves of the related foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts be reimbursed for all Servicing Advances made pursuant to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made this paragraph with respect to the arrangement under which related Mortgaged Property from the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice Custodial Account. Subject to the Owner to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent approval of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Master Servicer as mortgageedescribed in this paragraph, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgage. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the OwnerTrust Fund. Prior to acceptance by the Servicer of an offer to sell any REO Property, the Servicer shall notify the Master Servicer of such offer in writing which notification shall set forth all material terms of said offer (each, a “Notice of Sale”). The proceeds of Master Servicer shall be deemed to have approved the sale of any REO Property unless the Master Servicer notifies the Servicer in writing, within two (2) Business Days after its receipt of the related Notice of Sale, that it disapproves of the related sale, in which case the Servicer shall not proceed with the sale. With respect to any REO Property, upon a REO Disposition, the Servicer shall be entitled to retain from REO Disposition Proceeds a disposition fee equal to $1,500. In the event that the Trust Fund acquires any REO Property in connection with a default or imminent default on a Mortgage Loan, the Servicer shall dispose of such REO Property not later than the end of the third taxable year after the year of its acquisition by the Trust Fund unless the Servicer has applied for and received a grant of extension from the Internal Revenue Service to the effect that, under the REMIC Provisions and any relevant proposed legislation and under applicable state law, the applicable Trust REMIC may hold REO Property for a longer period without adversely affecting the REMIC status of such REMIC or causing the imposition of a federal or state tax upon such REMIC and has notified the Master Servicer and the Trustee of such extension by providing a copy of the application and the grant of such extension to the Trustee and the Master Servicer. If the Servicer has received such an extension, then the Servicer shall continue to attempt to sell the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in for its fair market value for such period longer than three years as such extension permits (the Custodial Account“Extended Period”). As soon as practical thereafter If the expenses of Servicer has not received such sale shall be paid an extension and the Servicer shall reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Feesis unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending 3 months before the end of such third taxable year after its acquisition by the Trust Fund or if the Servicer has received such an extension, and the Servicer is unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending three months before the close of the Extended Period, the Servicer shall, before the end of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as applicable, (i) purchase such REO Property at a price equal to the REO Property’s fair market value or (ii) auction the REO Property to the highest bidder (which may be the Servicer) in an auction reasonably designed to produce a fair price prior to the expiration of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as the case may be. The Trustee shall sign any document or take any other action reasonably requested by the Servicer which would enable the Servicer, on behalf of the Trust Fund, to request such grant of extension. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, no REO Property acquired by the Trust Fund shall be rented (or allowed to continue to be rented) or otherwise used by or on behalf of the Trust Fund in such a manner or pursuant to any terms that would: (i) cause such REO Property to fail to qualify as “foreclosure property” within the meaning of Section 860G(a)(8) of the Code; or (ii) subject any Trust REMIC to the imposition of any federal income taxes on the Remittance Date immediately following income earned from such REO Property, including any taxes imposed by reason of Sections 860F or 860G(c) of the date on which such sale proceeds are received Code, unless the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in Servicer has agreed to indemnify and hold harmless the Custodial Account shall be distributed Trust Fund with respect to the Ownerimposition of any such taxes. The Servicer shall advance not be responsible for allowing tenants and lessees to occupy a Mortgaged Property if the eviction of such tenants and lessees is not permitted under state or local law. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in amount which is at least equal to the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The Servicer shall withdraw from the Custodial Account funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is locatedXxxxxx Xxx Guides. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners Master Servicer of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 3.16 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding If the foregoingServicer determines that, at any time and from time in accordance with Accepted Servicing Practices, it is in the best interest of the Trustee or the Trust Fund not to timeproceed with foreclosure or accept a deed in lieu of foreclosure, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement Servicer shall have the right to do so with respect the consent of the Master Servicer, whereupon the related Mortgage Loan shall be deemed to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02be finally liquidated and the Servicer shall have the right to release the lien of the Mortgage on the related Mortgaged Property and the Servicer shall be entitled to reimbursement for all outstanding unreimbursed Monthly Advances and Servicing Advances from the Custodial Account in accordance with Sections 3.04(viii) and (ix).

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Samples: Servicing Agreement (Lehman Mortgage Trust 2006-9)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the ServicerServicer as agent for the Administrative Agent, or in the event the Servicer is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by reasonably acceptable to the Servicer from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is locatedAdministrative Agent. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner Servicer shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the OwnerServicer. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner Owners solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) Eligible Loan on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the OwnerPurchaser. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts to dispose of the REO Property in accordance with Accepted Servicing Practices as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgagepossible. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such priceprice and, and upon such terms and conditions, as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests interest of the OwnerPurchaser. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial any Collection Account. As soon as practical thereafter the expenses of such sale shall be paid and the Servicer shall reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Fees, and on the Remittance Date immediately following the date on which such sale proceeds are received the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in the Custodial Account shall be distributed to the Owner. The Servicer shall advance funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is located. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement with respect to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02.

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Samples: Repurchase and Servicing Agreement (PHH Corp)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the ServicerTrustee, or in the event the Servicer Trustee is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner Trustee shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the OwnerTrustee. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner Trustee solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the OwnerTrust Fund. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 3.12, in connection with a foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure, in the event the Servicer has reasonable cause to believe that a Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, or if the Master Servicer or NIMS Insurer otherwise requests, an environmental inspection or review of such Mortgaged Property to be conducted by a qualified inspector shall be arranged by the Servicer. Upon completion of the inspection, the Servicer shall provide the Master Servicer and NIMS Insurer with a written report of such environmental inspection. In the event that the environmental inspection report indicates that the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In the event that the environmental inspection report is inconclusive as to the whether or not the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not, without the prior approval of both the Master Servicer and the NIMS Insurer proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In such instance, the Master Servicer and/or the NIMS Insurer shall be deemed to have approved such foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure unless either notifies the Servicer in writing, within three (3) days after its receipt of written notice of the proposed foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure from the Servicer, that it disapproves of the related foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts be reimbursed for all Servicing Advances made pursuant to this paragraph with respect to the related Mortgaged Property from the Trust Custodial Account. In the event that the Trust Fund acquires any REO Property in connection with a default or imminent default on a Mortgage Loan, the Servicer shall dispose of such REO Property not later than the end of the third taxable year after the year of its acquisition by the Trust Fund unless the Servicer has applied for and received a grant of extension from the Internal Revenue Service (and provide a copy of the same to the NIMS Insurer) to the effect that, under the REMIC Provisions and any relevant proposed legislation and under applicable state law, the applicable Trust REMIC may hold REO Property for a longer period without adversely affecting the REMIC status of such REMIC or causing the imposition of a federal or state tax upon such REMIC. If the Servicer has received such an extension (and provide a copy of the same to the NIMS Insurer), then the Servicer shall continue to attempt to sell the REO Property for its fair market value for such period longer than three years as soon such extension permits (the “Extended Period”). If the Servicer has not received such an extension and the Servicer is unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending 3 months before the end of such third taxable year after its acquisition by the Trust Fund or if the Servicer has received such an extension, and the Servicer is unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending three months before the close of the Extended Period, the Servicer shall, before the end of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as possible and shall sell applicable, (i) purchase such REO Property at a price equal to the REO Property’s fair market value, as acceptable to the NIMS Insurer or (ii) auction the REO Property to the highest bidder (which may be the Servicer) in an auction reasonably designed to produce a fair price prior to the expiration of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as the case may be. The Trustee shall sign any event document or take any other action reasonably requested by the Servicer which would enable the Servicer, on behalf of the Trust Fund, to request such grant of extension. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, no REO Property acquired by the Trust Fund shall be rented (or allowed to continue to be rented) or otherwise used by or on behalf of the Trust Fund in such a manner or pursuant to any terms that would: (i) cause such REO Property to fail to qualify as “foreclosure property” within three years after title has been taken the meaning of Section 860G(a)(8) of the Code; or (ii) subject any Trust REMIC to the imposition of any federal income taxes on the income earned from such REO Property, including any taxes imposed by reason of Sections 860F or 860G(c) of the Code, unless (i) a REMIC election the Servicer has not been made agreed to indemnify and hold harmless the Trust Fund and the NIMS Insurer with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner to imposition of any such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgagetaxes. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (ai) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or property and (bii) unpaid principal balance the outstanding Principal Balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of Each REO Property Disposition shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, price and upon such terms and conditions, conditions as the Servicer deems reasonably determines to be in the best interests interest of the OwnerCertificateholders and provided the sales price and the related terms and conditions are results of arm’s-length negotiation. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Trust Custodial Account. As soon as practical thereafter After the expenses of such sale disposition shall be paid and have been paid, the Servicer shall reimburse itself pursuant to Section 3.04 hereof for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Servicing Fees, Fees and on the Remittance Date immediately following the date on which Monthly Advances it incurred with respect to such sale proceeds are received the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in the Custodial Account shall be distributed to the OwnerREO Property. The Servicer shall advance withdraw from the Trust Custodial Account funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, Xxxxxxx Mac Guides or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is located. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement with respect to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02Xxxxxx Mae Guide.

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Samples: Servicing Agreement (Structured Asset Sec Corp Mort Pass THR Certs Series 2004 2)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of LaSalle Bank National Association (or MERS, and if applicable, the Servicername of any successor trustee), as trustee for Securitized Asset Investment Loan Trust Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2004-BNC2 or its nominee, or in the event the Servicer Trustee is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, located or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer (with a copy delivered to the Trustee) from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner Trustee shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the OwnerTrustee. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner Trustee solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the OwnerTrust Fund. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 3.12, in connection with a foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure, in the event the Servicer has reasonable cause to believe that a Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, or if the Master Servicer or NIMS Insurer otherwise requests, an environmental inspection or review of such Mortgaged Property to be conducted by a qualified inspector shall be arranged by the Servicer. Upon completion of the inspection, the Servicer shall provide the Master Servicer and NIMS Insurer with a written report of such environmental inspection. In the event that the environmental inspection report indicates that the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In the event that the environmental inspection report is inconclusive as to the whether or not the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, the Servicer shall not, without the prior approval of both the Master Servicer and the NIMS Insurer proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In such instance, the Master Servicer and/or the NIMS Insurer shall be deemed to have approved such foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure unless either notifies the Servicer in writing, within three (3) days after its receipt of written notice of the proposed foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure from the Servicer, that it disapproves of the related foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts be reimbursed for all Servicing Advances made pursuant to this paragraph with respect to the related Mortgaged Property from the Trust Custodial Account. In the event that the Trust Fund acquires any REO Property in connection with a default or imminent default on a Mortgage Loan, the Servicer shall dispose of such REO Property not later than the end of the third taxable year after the year of its acquisition by the Trust Fund unless the Servicer has applied for and received a grant of extension from the Internal Revenue Service (and provided a copy of the same to the NIMS Insurer) to the effect that, under the REMIC Provisions and any relevant proposed legislation and under applicable state law, the applicable Trust REMIC may hold REO Property for a longer period without adversely affecting the REMIC status of such REMIC or causing the imposition of a federal or state tax upon such REMIC. If the Servicer has received such an extension (and provided a copy of the same to the NIMS Insurer), then the Servicer shall continue to attempt to sell the REO Property for its fair market value for such period longer than three years as soon such extension permits (the “Extended Period”). If the Servicer has not received such an extension and the Servicer is unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending 3 months before the end of such third taxable year after its acquisition by the Trust Fund or if the Servicer has received such an extension, and the Servicer is unable to sell the REO Property within the period ending three months before the close of the Extended Period, the Servicer shall, before the end of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as possible and shall sell applicable, (i) purchase such REO Property at a price equal to the REO Property’s fair market value, as acceptable to the NIMS Insurer or (ii) auction the REO Property to the highest bidder (which may be the Servicer) in an auction reasonably designed to produce a fair price prior to the expiration of the three-year period or the Extended Period, as the case may be. The Master Servicer shall sign any event document or take any other action reasonably requested by the Servicer which would enable the Servicer, on behalf of the Trust Fund, to request such grant of extension. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, no REO Property acquired by the Trust Fund shall be rented (or allowed to continue to be rented) or otherwise used by or on behalf of the Trust Fund in such a manner or pursuant to any terms that would: (i) cause such REO Property to fail to qualify as “foreclosure property” within three years after title has been taken the meaning of Section 860G(a)(8) of the Code; or (ii) subject any Trust REMIC to the imposition of any federal income taxes on the income earned from such REO Property, including any taxes imposed by reason of Sections 860F or 860G(c) of the Code, unless (i) a REMIC election the Servicer has not been made agreed to indemnify and hold harmless the Trust Fund and the NIMS Insurer with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner to imposition of any such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgagetaxes. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (ai) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or property and (bii) unpaid principal balance the outstanding Principal Balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The disposition of Each REO Property Disposition shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, price and upon such terms and conditions, conditions as the Servicer deems reasonably determines to be in the best interests interest of the OwnerCertificateholders and provided the sales price and the related terms and conditions are results of arm’s-length negotiation. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Trust Custodial Account. As soon as practical thereafter After the expenses of such sale disposition shall be paid and have been paid, the Servicer shall reimburse itself for pursuant to Section 3.04 apply any related remaining proceeds to payment of any unreimbursed Servicing Advances, unpaid Option One Servicing Fees, and on the Servicing Advances or Monthly Advances or unpaid Seller Remittance Date immediately following the date on which Amount incurred with respect to such sale proceeds are received the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in the Custodial Account shall be distributed to the OwnerREO Property. The Servicer shall advance withdraw from the Trust Custodial Account funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, Xxxxxxx Mac Guides or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is located. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement with respect to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02Xxxxxx Mae Guide.

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Samples: Subservicing Agreement (Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust 2004-Bnc2)

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property. In the event that title to any Mortgaged Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of the ServicerOwner, or in the event the Servicer Owner is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the "doing business" or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by a nominee for the Servicer from any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is locatedOwner. The Person or Persons holding such title other than the Owner shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the Owner. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Owner solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale. The Servicer, either itself or through an agent selected by the Servicer, shall manage, conserve, protect and operate the REO Property in the same manner that it manages, conserves, protects and operates other foreclosed property for its own account, and in the same manner that similar property in the same locality as the REO Property is managed. The Servicer shall attempt to sell the same (and may temporarily rent the same for a period not greater than one year, except as otherwise provided below) on such terms and conditions as the Servicer deems to be in the best reasonable interest of the Owner. The Servicer shall use its Best Efforts commercially reasonable efforts to dispose of the REO Property as soon as possible and shall sell such REO Property in any event within three years one year after title has been taken to such REO Property, unless (i) a REMIC election has not been made with respect to the arrangement under which the Mortgage Loans and the REO Property are held, and (ii) the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Owner to such effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such REO Property. If a period longer than one and a half years year is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to sell any REO Property, (i) the Servicer shall report monthly to the Owner as to the progress being made in selling such REO Property and (ii) if, with the written consent of the Owner, a purchase money mortgage is taken in connection with such sale, such purchase money mortgage shall name the Servicer as mortgagee, and such purchase money mortgage shall not be held pursuant to this Agreement, but instead a separate participation agreement among the Servicer and Owner shall be entered into with respect to such purchase money mortgageProperty. The Servicer shall also maintain on each REO Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (a) 100% of the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, or (b) unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it becomes an REO Property, liability insurance and, to the extent required and available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, flood insurance in the amount required above. The Servicer shall provide the Owner with an Asset Plan for each REO Property and the Owner shall 1) consent to such a plan or 2) if Owner desires the Servicer to revise such a plan, provide the Servicer with specific changes. If the Owner does not respond to the Servicer within three (3) Business Days of its receipt of an Asset Plan, the Servicer shall consider the Owner’s consent granted. The disposition of REO Property shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price, and upon such terms and conditions, as in accordance with the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of the OwnerAsset Plan. The proceeds of sale of the REO Property shall be promptly deposited in the Custodial Account. As soon as practical thereafter the expenses of such sale shall be paid and the Servicer shall reimburse itself for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances, and unpaid Servicing Fees, and on . On the Remittance Date immediately following the date on Principal Prepayment Period in which such sale proceeds are received the net cash proceeds of such sale remaining in the Custodial Account shall be distributed to the Owner. The Servicer shall advance withdraw from the Custodial Account funds necessary for the proper operation, operation management and maintenance of the REO Property, including the cost of maintaining any hazard insurance pursuant to Section 3.12 2.10 and the fees of any managing agent of the Servicer, or the Servicer itself, which advances shall be deemed "Servicing Advances" for the purposes hereunder. The REO management fee shall be an amount that is reasonable and customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is located. The Servicer shall make monthly distributions on each Remittance Date to the Owners Owner of the net cash flow from the REO Property (which shall equal the revenues from such REO Property net of the expenses described in this Section 3.18 2.16 and of any reserves reasonably required from time to time to be maintained to satisfy anticipated liabilities for such expenses). Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time, the Owner may at its election terminate this Agreement with respect to one or more REO Properties as provided by Section 9.02.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Loan Servicing Agreement (Mortgageit Holdings Inc)

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