EXHIBIT 4
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GS MORTGAGE SECURITIES CORP.,
Depositor,
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
Servicer,
X.X. XXXXXX TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
Custodian,
XXXXX FARGO BANK, N.A.,
Custodian,
and
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY,
Trustee
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POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT
Dated as of August 1, 2005
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GSAMP TRUST 2005-HE4
MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES,
SERIES 2005-HE4
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
Section 1.01 Definitions.................................................
ARTICLE II
CONVEYANCE OF MORTGAGE LOANS;
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
Section 2.01 Conveyance of Mortgage Loans................................
Section 2.02 Acceptance by the Trustee of the Mortgage Loans.............
Section 2.03 Representations, Warranties and Covenants of the
Servicer and Each Custodian..............................
Section 2.04 Execution and Delivery of Certificates......................
Section 2.05 REMIC Matters...............................................
Section 2.06 Representations and Warranties of the Depositor.............
Section 2.07 Enforcement of Obligations for Breach of Mortgage Loan
Representations..........................................
ARTICLE III
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICING
OF MORTGAGE LOANS
Section 3.01 Servicer to Service Mortgage Loans..........................
Section 3.02 Subservicing Agreements between the Servicer and
Subservicers.............................................
Section 3.03 Successor Subservicers......................................
Section 3.04 Liability of the Servicer...................................
Section 3.05 No Contractual Relationship between Subservicers and the
Trustee..................................................
Section 3.06 Assumption or Termination of Subservicing Agreements by
Trustee..................................................
Section 3.07 Collection of Certain Mortgage Loan Payments................
Section 3.08 Subservicing Accounts.......................................
Section 3.09 Collection of Taxes, Assessments and Similar Items;
Escrow Accounts..........................................
Section 3.10 Collection Accounts.........................................
Section 3.11 Withdrawals from the Collection Accounts....................
Section 3.12 Investment of Funds in the Collection Accounts and the
Distribution Account.....................................
Section 3.13 Maintenance of Hazard Insurance, Errors and Omissions
and Fidelity Coverage....................................
Section 3.14 Enforcement of Due-on-Sale Clauses; Assumption
Agreements...............................................
Section 3.15 Realization upon Defaulted Mortgage Loans...................
Section 3.16 Release of Mortgage Files...................................
Section 3.17 Title, Conservation and Disposition of REO Property.........
Section 3.18 Notification of Adjustments.................................
Section 3.19 Access to Certain Documentation and Information
Regarding the Mortgage Loans.............................
Section 3.20 Documents, Records and Funds in Possession of the
Servicer to Be Held for the Trustee......................
Section 3.21 Servicing Compensation......................................
Section 3.22 Annual Statement as to Compliance...........................
Section 3.23 Annual Independent Public Accountants' Servicing
Statement; Financial Statements..........................
Section 3.24 Trustee to Act as Servicer..................................
Section 3.25 Compensating Interest.......................................
Section 3.26 Credit Reporting; Xxxxx-Xxxxx-Xxxxxx Act....................
Section 3.27 Excess Reserve Fund Account; Distribution Account...........
Section 3.28 Optional Purchase of Delinquent Mortgage Loans..............
Section 3.29 Transfer of Servicing for Certain Mortgage Loans............
ARTICLE IV
DISTRIBUTIONS AND
ADVANCES BY THE SERVICERS
Section 4.01 Advances....................................................
Section 4.02 Priorities of Distribution..................................
Section 4.03 Monthly Statements to Certificateholders....................
Section 4.04 Certain Matters Relating to the Determination of LIBOR......
Section 4.05 Allocation of Applied Realized Loss Amounts.................
Section 4.06 Supplemental Interest Trust.................................
Section 4.07 Maturity Reserve Accounts...................................
ARTICLE V
THE CERTIFICATES
Section 5.01 The Certificates............................................
Section 5.02 Certificate Register; Registration of Transfer and
Exchange of Certificates.................................
Section 5.03 Mutilated, Destroyed, Lost or Stolen Certificates...........
Section 5.04 Persons Deemed Owners.......................................
Section 5.05 Access to List of Certificateholders' Names and
Addresses................................................
Section 5.06 Maintenance of Office or Agency.............................
ARTICLE VI
THE DEPOSITOR AND THE SERVICERS
Section 6.01 Respective Liabilities of the Depositor and the Servicer....
Section 6.02 Merger or Consolidation of the Depositor or the Servicer....
Section 6.03 Limitation on Liability of the Depositor, the Servicer
and Others...............................................
Section 6.04 Limitation on Resignation of the Servicer...................
Section 6.05 Additional Indemnification by the Servicer; Third Party
Claims...................................................
ARTICLE VII
DEFAULT
Section 7.01 Events of Default...........................................
Section 7.02 Trustee to Act; Appointment of Successor....................
Section 7.03 Notification to Certificateholders..........................
ARTICLE VIII
CONCERNING THE TRUSTEE
Section 8.01 Duties of the Trustee.......................................
Section 8.02 Certain Matters Affecting the Custodians and the Trustee....
Section 8.03 Trustee Not Liable for Certificates or Mortgage Loans.......
Section 8.04 Trustee May Own Certificates................................
Section 8.05 Trustee's Fees and Expenses.................................
Section 8.06 Eligibility Requirements for the Trustee....................
Section 8.07 Resignation and Removal of the Trustee......................
Section 8.08 Successor Trustee...........................................
Section 8.09 Merger or Consolidation of the Trustee......................
Section 8.10 Appointment of Co-Trustee or Separate Trustee...............
Section 8.11 Tax Matters.................................................
Section 8.12 Periodic Filings............................................
Section 8.13 Tax Treatment of Upper-Tier Carry Forward Amounts, Basis
Risk Carry Forward Amounts and Payments from Maturity
Reserve Accounts.........................................
Section 8.14 Custodial Responsibilities..................................
Section 8.15 Limitations on Custodial Responsibilities...................
ARTICLE IX
TERMINATION
Section 9.01 Termination upon Liquidation or Purchase of the Mortgage
Loans....................................................
Section 9.02 Final Distribution on the Certificates......................
Section 9.03 Additional Termination Requirements.........................
ARTICLE X
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Section 10.01 Amendment...................................................
Section 10.02 Recordation of Agreement; Counterparts......................
Section 10.03 Governing Law...............................................
Section 10.04 Intention of Parties........................................
Section 10.05 Notices.....................................................
Section 10.06 Severability of Provisions..................................
Section 10.07 Assignment; Sales; Advance Facilities.......................
Section 10.08 Limitation on Rights of Certificateholders..................
Section 10.09 Inspection and Audit Rights.................................
Section 10.10 Certificates Nonassessable and Fully Paid...................
Section 10.11 Waiver of Jury Trial........................................
Section 10.12 Limitation of Damages.......................................
Section 10.13 Rights of the Swap Provider.................................
Section 10.14 No Solicitation.............................................
SCHEDULES
Schedule I Mortgage Loan Schedule
Schedule II Representations and Warranties of JPMorgan, as Servicer
Schedule III Representations and Warranties of X.X. Xxxxxx Trust
Company, National Association, as Custodian
Schedule IV Representations and Warranties of Xxxxx Fargo Bank, N.A., as
Custodian
Schedule V Coupon Strip Reserve Account Schedule
EXHIBITS
Exhibit A-1 Form of Class A, Class M and Class B Certificates
Exhibit B Form of Class P Certificate
Exhibit C Form of Class C Certificate
Exhibit D-1 Form of Class R-1 Certificate
Exhibit D-2 Form of Class R-2 Certificate
Exhibit D-3 Form of Class R-3 Certificate
Exhibit E Form of Class X Certificate
Exhibit F Form of Initial Certification of Custodians or Trustee
Exhibit G Form of Document Certification and Exception Report of Custodians
or Trustee
Exhibit H Form of Residual Transfer Affidavit
Exhibit I Form of Transferor Certificate
Exhibit J Form of Rule 144A Letter
Exhibit K Form of Investment Letter (Non-Rule 144A)
Exhibit L Form of Request for Release
Exhibit M Contents of Each Mortgage File
Exhibit N Servicer Reporting Requirements
Exhibit O Form of Certification to be provided with Form 10-K
Exhibit P Form of Trustee Certification to be provided to Depositor
Exhibit Q Form of Servicer Certification to be provided to Depositor
Exhibit R Fremont Agreements
Exhibit S EquiFirst Agreements
Exhibit T Representations and Warranties Agreement
THIS POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT, dated as of August 1, 2005, is
among GS MORTGAGE SECURITIES CORP., a Delaware corporation (the "Depositor"),
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking association (the
"Servicer"), X.X. XXXXXX TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking
association ("X.X. Xxxxxx Trust Company"), XXXXX FARGO BANK, N.A., a national
banking association ("Xxxxx Fargo" and together with X.X. Xxxxxx Trust Company,
the "Custodians"), and DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, a national banking
association, as trustee (the "Trustee").
W I T N E S S E T H:
In consideration of the mutual agreements herein contained, the
parties hereto agree as follows:
PRELIMINARY STATEMENT
The Trustee shall elect that five segregated asset pools within the
Trust Fund (exclusive of (i) the Prepayment Premiums, (ii) the Interest Rate
Swap Agreement, (iii) the Supplemental Interest Trust, (iv) the Excess Reserve
Fund Account, (v) the Maturity Reserve Accounts, (vi) the right of the LIBOR
Certificates to receive Upper-Tier Carry Forward Amounts and, without
duplication, Basis Risk Carry Forward Amounts and the obligation to pay Class IO
Shortfalls), and (vii) the right of the LIBOR Certificates to receive the
principal payments from the Maturity Reseve Accounts be treated for federal
income tax purposes as comprising five REMICs (each, a "Trust REMIC" or, in the
alternative, Pooling-Tier REMIC-1, Pooling-Tier REMIC-2, the Lower-Tier REMIC,
the Upper-Tier REMIC and the Class X REMIC, respectively). The Class X Interest
and each Class of LIBOR Certificates (other than the right of each Class of
LIBOR Certificates to receive (i) Upper-Tier Carry Forward Amounts and, without
duplication, Basis Risk Carry Forward Amounts (ii) principal payments from the
Maturity Reserve Accounts and (iii) the obligation to pay Class IO Shortfalls)
represents ownership of a regular interest in a REMIC for purposes of the REMIC
Provisions.
The Class R-3 Certificates represent ownership of the sole class of
residual interest in the Class X REMIC. The Class R-2 Certificates represent
ownership of the sole class of residual interest in Pooling-Tier REMIC-1 for
purposes of the REMIC Provisions. The Class R-1 Certificates represent ownership
of the sole class of residual interest in each of Pooling-Tier REMIC-2, the
Lower-Tier REMIC and the Upper-Tier REMIC for purposes of the REMIC Provisions.
The Start-up Day for each REMIC described herein is the Closing
Date. The latest possible maturity date for each Certificate is the latest date
referenced in Section 2.05.
The Class X REMIC shall hold as assets the Class UT-X Interest, the
Class UT-IO Interest and the Class UT-CSIO Interest as set out below. The
Upper-Tier REMIC shall hold as assets the several classes of uncertificated
Lower-Tier Regular Interests, set out below. The Lower-Tier REMIC shall hold as
assets the several classes of uncertificated Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 Regular
Interests. Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 shall hold as assets the several classes of
uncertificated Pooling-Tier REMIC-1 Regular Interests. Pooling-Tier REMIC-1
shall hold as assets the assets of the Trust Fund (exclusive of (i) the
Prepayment Premiums, (ii) the Interest Rate Swap Agreement, (iii) the
Supplemental Interest Trust, (iv) the Excess Reserve Fund Account, (v) the
Maturity Reserve Accounts, (vi) the right of the LIBOR Certificates to receive
Upper-Tier Carry Forward Amounts and, without duplication, Basis Risk Carry
Forward Amounts and the obligation to pay Class IO Shortfalls) and (vii) the
right of the LIBOR Certificates to receive the principal payments from the
Maturity Reseve Accounts.
For federal income tax purposes, each Class of LIBOR Certificates
represents a beneficial ownership of a regular interest in the Upper-Tier REMIC,
the right to receive Upper-Tier Carry Forward Amounts (and, without duplication,
Basis Risk Carry Forward Amounts), the right to receive payments from the
Maturity Reserve Accounts and the obligation to pay Class IO Shortfalls, the
Class X Certificates represent beneficial ownership of the Class X Interest, the
Class IO Interest, the Class CSIO Interest, the Interest Rate Swap Agreement,
the Supplemental Interest Trust, the Excess Reserve Fund Account, the Maturity
Reserve Accounts and the right to receive Class IO Shortfalls, and the Class P
Certificates represent beneficial ownership of the Prepayment Premiums, which
portions of the Trust Fund shall be treated as a grantor trust.
Pooling-Tier REMIC-1
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Pooling-Tier REMIC-1 shall issue the following interests in
Pooling-Tier REMIC-1, and each such interest is hereby designated as a regular
interest in the Pooling-Tier REMIC-1. Pooling-Tier REMIC-1 Interests with an "I"
in their designation shall relate to Loan Group I and Pooling Tier REMIC-1
Interests with a "II" in their designation shall relate to Loan Group II.
Pooling-Tier REMIC-1 shall also issue the Class R-2 Certificates. The Class R-2
Certificates are hereby designated as the sole class of residual interest in
Pooling-Tier REMIC-1. The Class R-2 Certificates shall have a $100 Class
Certificate Balance and shall have no interest rate.
Initial Pooling-Tier
Pooling-Tier REMIC-1 Pooling-Tier REMIC-1 REMIC-1 Principal
Interest Interest Rate Amount
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Class PT1-I-1 (1) $ 17,457,434.09
Class PT1-I-2A (2) $ 4,779,626.83
Class PT1-I-2B (3) $ 4,779,626.83
Class PT1-I-3A (2) $ 4,214,695.23
Class PT1-I-3B (3) $ 4,214,695.23
Class PT1-I-4A (2) $ 5,019,647.29
Class PT1-I-4B (3) $ 5,019,647.29
Class PT1-I-5A (2) $ 5,810,845.63
Class PT1-I-5B (3) $ 5,810,845.63
Class PT1-I-6A (2) $ 6,580,416.46
Class PT1-I-6B (3) $ 6,580,416.46
Class PT1-I-7A (2) $ 7,320,462.80
Class PT1-I-7B (3) $ 7,320,462.80
Class PT1-I-8A (2) $ 8,022,971.41
Class PT1-I-8B (3) $ 8,022,971.41
Class PT1-I-9A (2) $ 8,679,975.34
Class PT1-I-9B (3) $ 8,679,975.34
Class PT1-I-10A (2) $ 9,283,588.37
Class PT1-I-10B (3) $ 9,283,588.37
Class PT1-I-11A (2) $ 9,822,059.59
Class PT1-I-11B (3) $ 9,822,059.59
Class PT1-I-12A (2) $ 9,621,882.89
Class PT1-I-12B (3) $ 9,621,882.89
Class PT1-I-13A (2) $ 9,114,912.28
Class PT1-I-13B (3) $ 9,114,912.28
Class PT1-I-14A (2) $ 8,626,686.46
Class PT1-I-14B (3) $ 8,626,686.46
Class PT1-I-15A (2) $ 8,164,697.16
Class PT1-I-15B (3) $ 8,164,697.16
Class PT1-I-16A (2) $ 7,727,530.89
Class PT1-I-16B (3) $ 7,727,530.89
Class PT1-I-17A (2) $ 7,313,849.47
Class PT1-I-17B (3) $ 7,313,849.47
Class PT1-I-18A (2) $ 6,922,387.22
Class PT1-I-18B (3) $ 6,922,387.22
Class PT1-I-19A (2) $ 6,551,948.92
Class PT1-I-19B (3) $ 6,551,948.92
Class PT1-I-20A (2) $ 6,201,401.79
Class PT1-I-20B (3) $ 6,201,401.79
Class PT1-I-21A (2) $ 5,869,673.79
Class PT1-I-21B (3) $ 5,869,673.79
Class PT1-I-22A (2) $ 5,555,752.09
Class PT1-I-22B (3) $ 5,555,752.09
Class PT1-I-23A (2) $ 61,143,674.72
Class PT1-I-23B (3) $ 61,143,674.72
Class PT1-I-24A (2) $ 1,193,998.39
Class PT1-I-24B (3) $ 1,193,998.39
Class PT1-I-25A (2) $ 1,136,111.06
Class PT1-I-25B (3) $ 1,136,111.06
Class PT1-I-26A (2) $ 1,081,052.10
Class PT1-I-26B (3) $ 1,081,052.10
Class PT1-I-27A (2) $ 1,028,683.08
Class PT1-I-27B (3) $ 1,028,683.08
Class PT1-I-28A (2) $ 978,871.09
Class PT1-I-28B (3) $ 978,871.09
Class PT1-I-29A (2) $ 931,490.29
Class PT1-I-29B (3) $ 931,490.29
Class PT1-I-30A (2) $ 886,420.88
Class PT1-I-30B (3) $ 886,420.88
Class PT1-I-31A (2) $ 843,549.08
Class PT1-I-31B (3) $ 843,549.08
Class PT1-I-32A (2) $ 802,767.02
Class PT1-I-32B (3) $ 802,767.02
Class PT1-I-33A (2) $ 763,971.82
Class PT1-I-33B (3) $ 763,971.82
Class PT1-I-34A (2) $ 726,997.38
Class PT1-I-34B (3) $ 726,997.38
Class PT1-I-35A (2) $ 4,520,765.94
Class PT1-I-35B (3) $ 4,520,765.94
Class PT1-I-36A (2) $ 447,628.83
Class PT1-I-36B (3) $ 447,628.83
Class PT1-I-37A (2) $ 427,458.96
Class PT1-I-37B (3) $ 427,458.96
Class PT1-I-38A (2) $ 408,196.01
Class PT1-I-38B (3) $ 408,196.01
Class PT1-I-39A (2) $ 389,799.06
Class PT1-I-39B (3) $ 389,799.06
Class PT1-I-40A (2) $ 372,229.01
Class PT1-I-40B (3) $ 372,229.01
Class PT1-I-41A (2) $ 355,449.45
Class PT1-I-41B (3) $ 355,449.45
Class PT1-I-42A (2) $ 339,424.29
Class PT1-I-42B (3) $ 339,424.29
Class PT1-I-43A (2) $ 324,119.65
Class PT1-I-43B (3) $ 324,119.65
Class PT1-I-44A (2) $ 309,503.47
Class PT1-I-44B (3) $ 309,503.47
Class PT1-I-45A (2) $ 295,544.88
Class PT1-I-45B (3) $ 295,544.88
Class PT1-I-46A (2) $ 282,214.19
Class PT1-I-46B (3) $ 282,214.19
Class PT1-I-47A (2) $ 269,483.20
Class PT1-I-47B (3) $ 269,483.20
Class PT1-I-48A (2) $ 257,325.06
Class PT1-I-48B (3) $ 257,325.06
Class PT1-I-49A (2) $ 245,714.10
Class PT1-I-49B (3) $ 245,714.10
Class PT1-I-50A (2) $ 234,625.66
Class PT1-I-50B (3) $ 234,625.66
Class PT1-I-51A (2) $ 224,036.24
Class PT1-I-51B (3) $ 224,036.24
Class PT1-I-52A (2) $ 213,923.53
Class PT1-I-52B (3) $ 213,923.53
Class PT1-I-53A (2) $ 204,266.05
Class PT1-I-53B (3) $ 204,266.05
Class PT1-I-54A (2) $ 195,043.50
Class PT1-I-54B (3) $ 195,043.50
Class PT1-I-55A (2) $ 186,236.24
Class PT1-I-55B (3) $ 186,236.24
Class PT1-I-56A (2) $ 177,825.32
Class PT1-I-56B (3) $ 177,825.32
Class PT1-I-57A (2) $ 169,793.61
Class PT1-I-57B (3) $ 169,793.61
Class PT1-I-58A (2) $ 162,123.17
Class PT1-I-58B (3) $ 162,123.17
Class PT1-I-59A (2) $ 154,802.07
Class PT1-I-59B (3) $ 154,802.07
Class PT1-I-60A (2) $ 147,931.51
Class PT1-I-60B (3) $ 147,931.51
Class PT1-I-61A (2) $ 3,111,278.15
Class PT1-I-61B (3) $ 3,111,278.15
Class PT1-I-CSIO (8) (8)
Class PT1-II-1 (4) $ 34,562,683.39
Class PT1-II-2A (5) $ 9,462,775.67
Class PT1-II-2B (6) $ 9,462,775.67
Class PT1-II-3A (5) $ 8,344,315.77
Class PT1-II-3B (6) $ 8,344,315.77
Class PT1-II-4A (5) $ 9,937,971.71
Class PT1-II-4B (6) $ 9,937,971.71
Class PT1-II-5A (5) $ 11,504,397.87
Class PT1-II-5B (6) $ 11,504,397.87
Class PT1-II-6A (5) $ 13,028,005.54
Class PT1-II-6B (6) $ 13,028,005.54
Class PT1-II-7A (5) $ 14,493,160.20
Class PT1-II-7B (6) $ 14,493,160.20
Class PT1-II-8A (5) $ 15,883,997.09
Class PT1-II-8B (6) $ 15,883,997.09
Class PT1-II-9A (5) $ 17,184,743.16
Class PT1-II-9B (6) $ 17,184,743.16
Class PT1-II-10A (5) $ 18,379,785.13
Class PT1-II-10B (6) $ 18,379,785.13
Class PT1-II-11A (5) $ 19,445,858.41
Class PT1-II-11B (6) $ 19,445,858.41
Class PT1-II-12A (5) $ 19,049,545.61
Class PT1-II-12B (6) $ 19,049,545.61
Class PT1-II-13A (5) $ 18,045,837.72
Class PT1-II-13B (6) $ 18,045,837.72
Class PT1-II-14A (5) $ 17,079,241.04
Class PT1-II-14B (6) $ 17,079,241.04
Class PT1-II-15A (5) $ 16,164,587.84
Class PT1-II-15B (6) $ 16,164,587.84
Class PT1-II-16A (5) $ 15,299,079.61
Class PT1-II-16B (6) $ 15,299,079.61
Class PT1-II-17A (5) $ 14,480,067.03
Class PT1-II-17B (6) $ 14,480,067.03
Class PT1-II-18A (5) $ 13,705,044.28
Class PT1-II-18B (6) $ 13,705,044.28
Class PT1-II-19A (5) $ 12,971,645.08
Class PT1-II-19B (6) $ 12,971,645.08
Class PT1-II-20A (5) $ 12,277,626.71
Class PT1-II-20B (6) $ 12,277,626.71
Class PT1-II-21A (5) $ 11,620,866.71
Class PT1-II-21B (6) $ 11,620,866.71
Class PT1-II-22A (5) $ 10,999,359.91
Class PT1-II-22B (6) $ 10,999,359.91
Class PT1-II-23A (5) $ 121,053,148.78
Class PT1-II-23B (6) $ 121,053,148.78
Class PT1-II-24A (5) $ 2,363,895.61
Class PT1-II-24B (6) $ 2,363,895.61
Class PT1-II-25A (5) $ 2,249,289.44
Class PT1-II-25B (6) $ 2,249,289.44
Class PT1-II-26A (5) $ 2,140,282.90
Class PT1-II-26B (6) $ 2,140,282.90
Class PT1-II-27A (5) $ 2,036,601.92
Class PT1-II-27B (6) $ 2,036,601.92
Class PT1-II-28A (5) $ 1,937,983.41
Class PT1-II-28B (6) $ 1,937,983.41
Class PT1-II-29A (5) $ 1,844,178.21
Class PT1-II-29B (6) $ 1,844,178.21
Class PT1-II-30A (5) $ 1,754,949.12
Class PT1-II-30B (6) $ 1,754,949.12
Class PT1-II-31A (5) $ 1,670,070.92
Class PT1-II-31B (6) $ 1,670,070.92
Class PT1-II-32A (5) $ 1,589,329.98
Class PT1-II-32B (6) $ 1,589,329.98
Class PT1-II-33A (5) $ 1,512,522.68
Class PT1-II-33B (6) $ 1,512,522.68
Class PT1-II-34A (5) $ 1,439,320.12
Class PT1-II-34B (6) $ 1,439,320.12
Class PT1-II-35A (5) $ 8,950,279.06
Class PT1-II-35B (6) $ 8,950,279.06
Class PT1-II-36A (5) $ 886,222.17
Class PT1-II-36B (6) $ 886,222.17
Class PT1-II-37A (5) $ 846,289.54
Class PT1-II-37B (6) $ 846,289.54
Class PT1-II-38A (5) $ 808,152.49
Class PT1-II-38B (6) $ 808,152.49
Class PT1-II-39A (5) $ 771,729.94
Class PT1-II-39B (6) $ 771,729.94
Class PT1-II-40A (5) $ 736,944.49
Class PT1-II-40B (6) $ 736,944.49
Class PT1-II-41A (5) $ 703,724.05
Class PT1-II-41B (6) $ 703,724.05
Class PT1-II-42A (5) $ 671,997.21
Class PT1-II-42B (6) $ 671,997.21
Class PT1-II-43A (5) $ 641,696.85
Class PT1-II-43B (6) $ 641,696.85
Class PT1-II-44A (5) $ 612,759.53
Class PT1-II-44B (6) $ 612,759.53
Class PT1-II-45A (5) $ 585,124.12
Class PT1-II-45B (6) $ 585,124.12
Class PT1-II-46A (5) $ 558,731.81
Class PT1-II-46B (6) $ 558,731.81
Class PT1-II-47A (5) $ 533,526.80
Class PT1-II-47B (6) $ 533,526.80
Class PT1-II-48A (5) $ 509,455.94
Class PT1-II-48B (6) $ 509,455.94
Class PT1-II-49A (5) $ 486,468.40
Class PT1-II-49B (6) $ 486,468.40
Class PT1-II-50A (5) $ 464,515.34
Class PT1-II-50B (6) $ 464,515.34
Class PT1-II-51A (5) $ 443,550.26
Class PT1-II-51B (6) $ 443,550.26
Class PT1-II-52A (5) $ 423,528.97
Class PT1-II-52B (6) $ 423,528.97
Class PT1-II-53A (5) $ 404,408.95
Class PT1-II-53B (6) $ 404,408.95
Class PT1-II-54A (5) $ 386,150.00
Class PT1-II-54B (6) $ 386,150.00
Class PT1-II-55A (5) $ 368,713.26
Class PT1-II-55B (6) $ 368,713.26
Class PT1-II-56A (5) $ 352,061.18
Class PT1-II-56B (6) $ 352,061.18
Class PT1-II-57A (5) $ 336,159.89
Class PT1-II-57B (6) $ 336,159.89
Class PT1-II-58A (5) $ 320,973.83
Class PT1-II-58B (6) $ 320,973.83
Class PT1-II-59A (5) $ 306,479.43
Class PT1-II-59B (6) $ 306,479.43
Class PT1-II-60A (5) $ 292,876.99
Class PT1-II-60B (6) $ 292,876.99
Class PT1-II-61A (5) $ 6,159,754.35
Class PT1-II-61B (6) $ 6,159,754.35
Class PT1-II-CSIO (8) (8)
Class PT1-R (7) $ 100.00
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(1) For any Distribution Date (and the related Interest Accrual Period), this
Pooling-Tier REMIC-1 Regular Interest shall bear interest at a per annum
rate (its "Pooling-Tier REMIC-1 Interest Rate") equal to the Pooling-Tier
REMIC-1 Loan Group I WAC Rate.
(2) For any Distribution Date (and the related Interest Accrual Period) this
Pooling-Tier REMIC-1 Regular Interest shall bear interest at a per annum
rate (its "Pooling-Tier REMIC-1 Interest Rate") equal to the product of
(i) 2 and (ii) the Pooling-Tier REMIC-1 Loan Group I WAC Rate, subject to
a maximum rate of [8.9120%]
(3) For any Distribution Date (and the related Interest Accrual Period) this
Pooling-Tier REMIC-1 Regular Interest shall bear interest at a per annum
rate (its "Pooling-Tier REMIC-1 Interest Rate") equal to the excess, if
any, of (A) the product of (i) 2 and (ii) the Pooling-Tier REMIC-1 Loan
Group I WAC Rate over B) 8.9120%.
(4) For any Distribution Date (and the related Interest Accrual Period), this
Pooling-Tier REMIC-1 Regular Interest shall bear interest at a per annum
rate (its "Pooling-Tier REMIC-1 Interest Rate") equal to the Pooling-Tier
REMIC-1 Loan Group II WAC Rate.
(5) For any Distribution Date (and the related Interest Accrual Period) this
Pooling-Tier REMIC-1 Regular Interest shall bear interest at a per annum
rate (its "Pooling-Tier REMIC-1 Interest Rate") equal to the product of
(i) 2 and (ii) the Pooling-Tier REMIC-1 Loan Group II WAC Rate, subject to
a maximum rate of 8.9120%.
(6) For any Distribution Date (and the related Interest Accrual Period) this
Pooling-Tier REMIC-1 Regular Interest shall bear interest at a per annum
rate (its "Pooling-Tier REMIC-1 Interest Rate") equal to the excess, if
any, of (A) the product of (i) 2 and (ii) the Pooling-Tier REMIC-1 Loan
Group II WAC Rate over (B) 8.9120%.
(7) The Class PT1-R Interest shall not bear interest.
(8) Each of the Class PT1-I-CSIO and Class PT1-II-CSIO Interests is an
interest-only interest and does not have a principal balance, but has a
notional amount equal to the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the
Mortgage Loans in the related Loan Group. The interest rate on each such
Pooling-Tier REMIC-1 Interest shall be equal to the Coupon Strip Rate and
shall be payable on any Distribution Date in which a Coupon Strip is
payable with respect to a related Mortgage Loan.
On each Distribution Date, the Trustee shall first pay from the
Trust Fund and charge as an expense of Pooling-Tier REMIC-1 all expenses of the
Trust for such Distribution Date. Such expense, other than Servicing Fees, the
Custodian Fees and Trustee Fees, shall be allocated in the same manner as
Realized Losses.
On each Distribution Date, the interest distributable in respect of
the Mortgage Loans from the related Loan Group for such Distribution Date shall
be deemed to be distributed to the Pooling-Tier REMIC-1 Regular Interests at the
rates shown above.
On each Distribution Date, Realized Losses, Subsequent Recoveries
and payments of principal in respect of the Group I Mortgage Loans shall be
allocated to the Class R-2 Certificates pursuant to Section 4.02(a)(iii) until
its Class Certificate Balance is reduced to zero, then to the outstanding
Pooling-Tier REMIC-1 Regular Interest (other than the Class PT1-I-CSIO Interest)
relating to Loan Group I with the lowest numerical denomination (other than the
Class PT1-I-1 Interest) until the Pooling-Tier REMIC-1 Principal Amount of such
interest is reduced to zero, provided that, with respect to Pooling-Tier REMIC-1
Regular Interests relating to Loan Group I with the same numerical denomination,
such Realized Losses and payments of principal shall be allocated pro rata
between such Pooling-Tier REMIC-1 Regular Interests, and then to the Class
PT1-I-1 Interest until the Pooling-Tier REMIC-1 Principal Amount of such
interest is reduced to zero.
On each Distribution Date, Realized Losses, Subsequent Recoveries
and payments of principal in respect of the Group II Mortgage Loans shall be
allocated to the outstanding Pooling-Tier REMIC-1 Regular Interest (other than
the Class PT1-II-CSIO Interest) relating to Loan Group II with the lowest
numerical denomination (other than the Class PT1-II-1 Interest) until the
Pooling-Tier REMIC-1 Principal Amount of such interest is reduced to zero,
provided that, with respect to Pooling-Tier REMIC-1 Regular Interests relating
to Loan Group II with the same numerical denomination, such Realized Losses and
payments of principal shall be allocated pro rata between such Pooling-Tier
REMIC-1 Regular Interests, and then to the Class PT1-II-1 Interest until the
Pooling-Tier REMIC-1 Principal Amount of such interest is reduced to zero.
Pooling-Tier REMIC-2
Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 shall issue the following interests in
Pooling-Tier REMIC-2, and each such interest, other than the Class PT2-R
Interest, is hereby designated as a regular interest in Pooling-Tier REMIC-2.
Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 Interests with an "I" in their designation shall relate to
Loan Group I and Pooling Tier REMIC-2 Interests with a "II" in their designation
shall relate to Loan Group II. The Class PT2-CSIO Interest shall relate to both
Loan Groups. The Class PT2-R Interest is hereby designated as the sole class of
residual interest in Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 and shall be represented by the Class
R-1 Certificates.
Corresponding
Pooling-Tier Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 Corresponding Corresponding Scheduled
Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 REMIC-2 Initial Principal Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 Pooling-Tier REMIC-1 Crossover
Interest Interest Rate Amount IO Regular Interest Distribution Date
---------------------- ------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -----------------
Class PT2-I-1 (1) $ 17,457,384.09 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-2A (2) $ 4,779,626.83 Class PT2-I-IO-2 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-2B (3) $ 4,779,626.83 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-3A (2) $ 4,214,695.23 Class PT2-I-IO-3 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-3B (3) $ 4,214,695.23 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-4A (2) $ 5,019,647.29 Class PT2-I-IO-4 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-4B (3) $ 5,019,647.29 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-5A (2) $ 5,810,845.63 Class PT2-I-IO-5 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-5B (3) $ 5,810,845.63 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-6A (2) $ 6,580,416.46 Class PT2-I-IO-6 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-6B (3) $ 6,580,416.46 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-7A (2) $ 7,320,462.80 Class PT2-I-IO-7 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-7B (3) $ 7,320,462.80 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-8A (2) $ 8,022,971.41 Class PT2-I-IO-8 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-8B (3) $ 8,022,971.41 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-9A (2) $ 8,679,975.34 Class PT2-I-IO-9 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-9B (3) $ 8,679,975.34 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-10A (2) $ 9,283,588.37 Class PT2-I-IO-10 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-10B (3) $ 9,283,588.37 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-11A (2) $ 9,822,059.59 Class PT2-I-IO-11 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-11B (3) $ 9,822,059.59 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-12A (2) $ 9,621,882.89 Class PT2-I-IO-12 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-12B (3) $ 9,621,882.89 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-13A (2) $ 9,114,912.28 Class PT2-I-IO-13 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-13B (3) $ 9,114,912.28 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-14A (2) $ 8,626,686.46 Class PT2-I-IO-14 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-14B (3) $ 8,626,686.46 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-15A (2) $ 8,164,697.16 Class PT2-I-IO-15 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-15B (3) $ 8,164,697.16 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-16A (2) $ 7,727,530.89 Class PT2-I-IO-16 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-16B (3) $ 7,727,530.89 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-17A (2) $ 7,313,849.47 Class PT2-I-IO-17 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-17B (3) $ 7,313,849.47 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-18A (2) $ 6,922,387.22 Class PT2-I-IO-18 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-18B (3) $ 6,922,387.22 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-19A (2) $ 6,551,948.92 Class PT2-I-IO-19 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-19B (3) $ 6,551,948.92 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-20A (2) $ 6,201,401.79 Class PT2-I-IO-20 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-20B (3) $ 6,201,401.79 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-21A (2) $ 5,869,673.79 Class PT2-I-IO-21 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-21B (3) $ 5,869,673.79 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-22A (2) $ 5,555,752.09 Class PT2-I-IO-22 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-22B (3) $ 5,555,752.09 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-23A (2) $ 61,143,674.72 Class PT2-I-IO-23 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-23B (3) $ 61,143,674.72 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-24A (2) $ 1,193,998.39 Class PT2-I-IO-24 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-24B (3) $ 1,193,998.39 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-25A (2) $ 1,136,111.06 Class PT2-I-IO-25 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-25B (3) $ 1,136,111.06 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-26A (2) $ 1,081,052.10 Class PT2-I-IO-26 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-26B (3) $ 1,081,052.10 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-27A (2) $ 1,028,683.08 Class PT2-I-IO-27 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-27B (3) $ 1,028,683.08 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-28A (2) $ 978,871.09 Class PT2-I-IO-28 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-28B (3) $ 978,871.09 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-29A (2) $ 931,490.29 Class PT2-I-IO-29 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-29B (3) $ 931,490.29 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-30A (2) $ 886,420.88 Class PT2-I-IO-30 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-30B (3) $ 886,420.88 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-31A (2) $ 843,549.08 Class PT2-I-IO-31 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-31B (3) $ 843,549.08 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-32A (2) $ 802,767.02 Class PT2-I-IO-32 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-32B (3) $ 802,767.02 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-33A (2) $ 763,971.82 Class PT2-I-IO-33 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-33B (3) $ 763,971.82 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-34A (2) $ 726,997.38 Class PT2-I-IO-34 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-34B (3) $ 726,997.38 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-35A (2) $ 4,520,765.94 Class PT2-I-IO-35 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-35B (3) $ 4,520,765.94 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-36A (2) $ 447,628.83 Class PT2-I-IO-36 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-36B (3) $ 447,628.83 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-37A (2) $ 427,458.96 Class PT2-I-IO-37 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-37B (3) $ 427,458.96 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-38A (2) $ 408,196.01 Class PT2-I-IO-38 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-38B (3) $ 408,196.01 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-39A (2) $ 389,799.06 Class PT2-I-IO-39 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-39B (3) $ 389,799.06 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-40A (2) $ 372,229.01 Class PT2-I-IO-40 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-40B (3) $ 372,229.01 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-41A (2) $ 355,449.45 Class PT2-I-IO-41 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-41B (3) $ 355,449.45 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-42A (2) $ 339,424.29 Class PT2-I-IO-42 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-42B (3) $ 339,424.29 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-43A (2) $ 324,119.65 Class PT2-I-IO-43 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-43B (3) $ 324,119.65 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-44A (2) $ 309,503.47 Class PT2-I-IO-44 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-44B (3) $ 309,503.47 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-45A (2) $ 295,544.88 Class PT2-I-IO-45 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-45B (3) $ 295,544.88 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-46A (2) $ 282,214.19 Class PT2-I-IO-46 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-46B (3) $ 282,214.19 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-47A (2) $ 269,483.20 Class PT2-I-IO-47 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-47B (3) $ 269,483.20 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-48A (2) $ 257,325.06 Class PT2-I-IO-48 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-48B (3) $ 257,325.06 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-49A (2) $ 245,714.10 Class PT2-I-IO-49 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-49B (3) $ 245,714.10 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-50A (2) $ 234,625.66 Class PT2-I-IO-50 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-50B (3) $ 234,625.66 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-51A (2) $ 224,036.24 Class PT2-I-IO-51 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-51B (3) $ 224,036.24 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-52A (2) $ 213,923.53 Class PT2-I-IO-52 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-52B (3) $ 213,923.53 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-53A (2) $ 204,266.05 Class PT2-I-IO-53 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-53B (3) $ 204,266.05 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-54A (2) $ 195,043.50 Class PT2-I-IO-54 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-54B (3) $ 195,043.50 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-55A (2) $ 186,236.24 Class PT2-I-IO-55 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-55B (3) $ 186,236.24 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-56A (2) $ 177,825.32 Class PT2-I-IO-56 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-56B (3) $ 177,825.32 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-57A (2) $ 169,793.61 Class PT2-I-IO-57 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-57B (3) $ 169,793.61 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-58A (2) $ 162,123.17 Class PT2-I-IO-58 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-58B (3) $ 162,123.17 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-59A (2) $ 154,802.07 Class PT2-I-IO-59 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-59B (3) $ 154,802.07 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-60A (2) $ 147,931.51 Class PT2-I-IO-60 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-60B (3) $ 147,931.51 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-61A (2) $ 3,111,278.15 Class PT2-I-IO-61 N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-61B (3) $ 3,111,278.15 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-I-IO-2 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-2A October 2005
Class PT2-I-IO-3 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-3A November 2005
Class PT2-I-IO-4 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-4A December 2005
Class PT2-I-IO-5 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-5A January 2006
Class PT2-I-IO-6 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-6A February 2006
Class PT2-I-IO-7 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-7A March 2006
Class PT2-I-IO-8 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-8A April 2006
Class PT2-I-IO-9 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-9A May 2006
Class PT2-I-IO-10 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-10A June 2006
Class PT2-I-IO-11 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-11A July 2006
Class PT2-I-IO-12 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-12A August 2006
Class PT2-I-IO-13 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-13A September 2006
Class PT2-I-IO-14 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-14A October 2006
Class PT2-I-IO-15 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-15A November 2006
Class PT2-I-IO-16 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-16A December 2006
Class PT2-I-IO-17 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-17A January 2007
Class PT2-I-IO-18 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-18A February 2007
Class PT2-I-IO-19 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-19A March 2007
Class PT2-I-IO-20 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-20A April 2007
Class PT2-I-IO-21 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-21A May 2007
Class PT2-I-IO-22 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-22A June 2007
Class PT2-I-IO-23 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-23A July 2007
Class PT2-I-IO-24 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-24A August 2007
Class PT2-I-IO-25 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-25A September 2007
Class PT2-I-IO-26 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-26A October 2007
Class PT2-I-IO-27 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-27A November 2007
Class PT2-I-IO-28 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-28A December 2007
Class PT2-I-IO-29 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-29A January 2008
Class PT2-I-IO-30 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-30A February 2008
Class PT2-I-IO-31 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-31A March 2008
Class PT2-I-IO-32 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-32A April 2008
Class PT2-I-IO-33 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-33A May 2008
Class PT2-I-IO-34 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-34A June 2008
Class PT2-I-IO-35 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-35A July 2008
Class PT2-I-IO-36 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-36A August 2008
Class PT2-I-IO-37 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-37A September 2008
Class PT2-I-IO-38 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-38A October 2008
Class PT2-I-IO-39 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-39A November 2008
Class PT2-I-IO-40 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-40A December 2008
Class PT2-I-IO-41 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-41A January 2009
Class PT2-I-IO-42 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-42A February 2009
Class PT2-I-IO-43 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-43A March 2009
Class PT2-I-IO-44 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-44A April 2009
Class PT2-I-IO-45 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-45A May 2009
Class PT2-I-IO-46 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-46A June 2009
Class PT2-I-IO-47 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-47A July 2009
Class PT2-I-IO-48 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-48A August 2009
Class PT2-I-IO-49 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-49A September 2009
Class PT2-I-IO-50 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-50A October 2009
Class PT2-I-IO-51 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-51A November 2009
Class PT2-I-IO-52 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-52A December 2009
Class PT2-I-IO-53 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-53A January 2010
Class PT2-I-IO-54 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-54A February 2010
Class PT2-I-IO-55 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-55A March 2010
Class PT2-I-IO-56 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-56A April 2010
Class PT2-I-IO-57 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-57A May 2010
Class PT2-I-IO-58 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-58A June 2010
Class PT2-I-IO-59 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-59A July 2010
Class PT2-I-IO-60 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-60A August 2010
Class PT2-I-IO-61 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-I-61A September 2010
Class PT2-II-1 (5) $ 34,562,683.39 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-2A (6) $ 9,462,775.67 Class PT2-II-IO-2 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-2B (7) $ 9,462,775.67 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-3A (6) $ 8,344,315.77 Class PT2-II-IO-3 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-3B (7) $ 8,344,315.77 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-4A (6) $ 9,937,971.71 Class PT2-II-IO-4 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-4B (7) $ 9,937,971.71 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-5A (6) $ 11,504,397.87 Class PT2-II-IO-5 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-5B (7) $ 11,504,397.87 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-6A (6) $ 13,028,005.54 Class PT2-II-IO-6 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-6B (7) $ 13,028,005.54 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-7A (6) $ 14,493,160.20 Class PT2-II-IO-7 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-7B (7) $ 14,493,160.20 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-8A (6) $ 15,883,997.09 Class PT2-II-IO-8 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-8B (7) $ 15,883,997.09 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-9A (6) $ 17,184,743.16 Class PT2-II-IO-9 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-9B (7) $ 17,184,743.16 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-10A (6) $ 18,379,785.13 Class PT2-II-IO-10 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-10B (7) $ 18,379,785.13 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-11A (6) $ 19,445,858.41 Class PT2-II-IO-11 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-11B (7) $ 19,445,858.41 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-12A (6) $ 19,049,545.61 Class PT2-II-IO-12 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-12B (7) $ 19,049,545.61 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-13A (6) $ 18,045,837.72 Class PT2-II-IO-13 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-13B (7) $ 18,045,837.72 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-14A (6) $ 17,079,241.04 Class PT2-II-IO-14 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-14B (7) $ 17,079,241.04 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-15A (6) $ 16,164,587.84 Class PT2-II-IO-15 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-15B (7) $ 16,164,587.84 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-16A (6) $ 15,299,079.61 Class PT2-II-IO-16 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-16B (7) $ 15,299,079.61 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-17A (6) $ 14,480,067.03 Class PT2-II-IO-17 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-17B (7) $ 14,480,067.03 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-18A (6) $ 13,705,044.28 Class PT2-II-IO-18 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-18B (7) $ 13,705,044.28 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-19A (6) $ 12,971,645.08 Class PT2-II-IO-19 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-19B (7) $ 12,971,645.08 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-20A (6) $ 12,277,626.71 Class PT2-II-IO-20 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-20B (7) $ 12,277,626.71 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-21A (6) $ 11,620,866.71 Class PT2-II-IO-21 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-21B (7) $ 11,620,866.71 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-22A (6) $ 10,999,359.91 Class PT2-II-IO-22 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-22B (7) $ 10,999,359.91 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-23A (6) $121,053,148.78 Class PT2-II-IO-23 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-23B (7) $121,053,148.78 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-24A (6) $ 2,363,895.61 Class PT2-II-IO-24 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-24B (7) $ 2,363,895.61 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-25A (6) $ 2,249,289.44 Class PT2-II-IO-25 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-25B (7) $ 2,249,289.44 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-26A (6) $ 2,140,282.90 Class PT2-II-IO-26 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-26B (7) $ 2,140,282.90 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-27A (6) $ 2,036,601.92 Class PT2-II-IO-27 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-27B (7) $ 2,036,601.92 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-28A (6) $ 1,937,983.41 Class PT2-II-IO-28 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-28B (7) $ 1,937,983.41 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-29A (6) $ 1,844,178.21 Class PT2-II-IO-29 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-29B (7) $ 1,844,178.21 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-30A (6) $ 1,754,949.12 Class PT2-II-IO-30 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-30B (7) $ 1,754,949.12 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-31A (6) $ 1,670,070.92 Class PT2-II-IO-31 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-31B (7) $ 1,670,070.92 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-32A (6) $ 1,589,329.98 Class PT2-II-IO-32 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-32B (7) $ 1,589,329.98 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-33A (6) $ 1,512,522.68 Class PT2-II-IO-33 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-33B (7) $ 1,512,522.68 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-34A (6) $ 1,439,320.12 Class PT2-II-IO-34 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-34B (7) $ 1,439,320.12 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-35A (6) $ 8,950,279.06 Class PT2-II-IO-35 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-35B (7) $ 8,950,279.06 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-36A (6) $ 886,222.17 Class PT2-II-IO-36 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-36B (7) $ 886,222.17 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-37A (6) $ 846,289.54 Class PT2-II-IO-37 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-37B (7) $ 846,289.54 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-38A (6) $ 808,152.49 Class PT2-II-IO-38 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-38B (7) $ 808,152.49 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-39A (6) $ 771,729.94 Class PT2-II-IO-39 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-39B (7) $ 771,729.94 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-40A (6) $ 736,944.49 Class PT2-II-IO-40 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-40B (7) $ 736,944.49 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-41A (6) $ 703,724.05 Class PT2-II-IO-41 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-41B (7) $ 703,724.05 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-42A (6) $ 671,997.21 Class PT2-II-IO-42 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-42B (7) $ 671,997.21 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-43A (6) $ 641,696.85 Class PT2-II-IO-43 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-43B (7) $ 641,696.85 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-44A (6) $ 612,759.53 Class PT2-II-IO-44 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-44B (7) $ 612,759.53 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-45A (6) $ 585,124.12 Class PT2-II-IO-45 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-45B (7) $ 585,124.12 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-46A (6) $ 558,731.81 Class PT2-II-IO-46 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-46B (7) $ 558,731.81 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-47A (6) $ 533,526.80 Class PT2-II-IO-47 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-47B (7) $ 533,526.80 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-48A (6) $ 509,455.94 Class PT2-II-IO-48 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-48B (7) $ 509,455.94 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-49A (6) $ 486,468.40 Class PT2-II-IO-49 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-49B (7) $ 486,468.40 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-50A (6) $ 464,515.34 Class PT2-II-IO-50 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-50B (7) $ 464,515.34 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-51A (6) $ 443,550.26 Class PT2-II-IO-51 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-51B (7) $ 443,550.26 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-52A (6) $ 423,528.97 Class PT2-II-IO-52 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-52B (7) $ 423,528.97 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-53A (6) $ 404,408.95 Class PT2-II-IO-53 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-53B (7) $ 404,408.95 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-54A (6) $ 386,150.00 Class PT2-II-IO-54 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-54B (7) $ 386,150.00 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-55A (6) $ 368,713.26 Class PT2-II-IO-55 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-55B (7) $ 368,713.26 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-56A (6) $ 352,061.18 Class PT2-II-IO-56 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-56B (7) $ 352,061.18 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-57A (6) $ 336,159.89 Class PT2-II-IO-57 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-57B (7) $ 336,159.89 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-58A (6) $ 320,973.83 Class PT2-II-IO-58 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-58B (7) $ 320,973.83 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-59A (6) $ 306,479.43 Class PT2-II-IO-59 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-59B (7) $ 306,479.43 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-60A (6) $ 292,876.99 Class PT2-II-IO-60 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-60B (7) $ 292,876.99 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-61A (6) $ 6,159,754.35 Class PT2-II-IO-61 N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-61B (7) $ 6,159,754.35 N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-II-IO-2 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-2A October 2005
Class PT2-II-IO-3 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-3A November 2005
Class PT2-II-IO-4 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-4A December 2005
Class PT2-II-IO-5 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-5A January 2006
Class PT2-II-IO-6 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-6A February 2006
Class PT2-II-IO-7 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-7A March 2006
Class PT2-II-IO-8 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-8A April 2006
Class PT2-II-IO-9 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-9A May 2006
Class PT2-II-IO-10 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-10A June 2006
Class PT2-II-IO-11 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-11A July 2006
Class PT2-II-IO-12 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-12A August 2006
Class PT2-II-IO-13 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-13A September 2006
Class PT2-II-IO-14 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-14A October 2006
Class PT2-II-IO-15 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-15A November 2006
Class PT2-II-IO-16 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-16A December 2006
Class PT2-II-IO-17 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-17A January 2007
Class PT2-II-IO-18 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-18A February 2007
Class PT2-II-IO-19 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-19A March 2007
Class PT2-II-IO-20 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-20A April 2007
Class PT2-II-IO-21 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-21A May 2007
Class PT2-II-IO-22 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-22A June 2007
Class PT2-II-IO-23 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-23A July 2007
Class PT2-II-IO-24 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-24A August 2007
Class PT2-II-IO-25 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-25A September 2007
Class PT2-II-IO-26 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-26A October 2007
Class PT2-II-IO-27 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-27A November 2007
Class PT2-II-IO-28 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-28A December 2007
Class PT2-II-IO-29 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-29A January 2008
Class PT2-II-IO-30 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-30A February 2008
Class PT2-II-IO-31 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-31A March 2008
Class PT2-II-IO-32 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-32A April 2008
Class PT2-II-IO-33 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-33A May 2008
Class PT2-II-IO-34 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-34A June 2008
Class PT2-II-IO-35 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-35A July 2008
Class PT2-II-IO-36 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-36A August 2008
Class PT2-II-IO-37 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-37A September 2008
Class PT2-II-IO-38 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-38A October 2008
Class PT2-II-IO-39 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-39A November 2008
Class PT2-II-IO-40 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-40A December 2008
Class PT2-II-IO-41 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-41A January 2009
Class PT2-II-IO-42 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-42A February 2009
Class PT2-II-IO-43 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-43A March 2009
Class PT2-II-IO-44 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-44A April 2009
Class PT2-II-IO-45 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-45A May 2009
Class PT2-II-IO-46 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-46A June 2009
Class PT2-II-IO-47 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-47A July 2009
Class PT2-II-IO-48 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-48A August 2009
Class PT2-II-IO-49 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-49A September 2009
Class PT2-II-IO-50 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-50A October 2009
Class PT2-II-IO-51 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-51A November 2009
Class PT2-II-IO-52 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-52A December 2009
Class PT2-II-IO-53 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-53A January 2010
Class PT2-II-IO-54 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-54A February 2010
Class PT2-II-IO-55 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-55A March 2010
Class PT2-II-IO-56 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-56A April 2010
Class PT2-II-IO-57 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-57A May 2010
Class PT2-II-IO-58 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-58A June 2010
Class PT2-II-IO-59 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-59A July 2010
Class PT2-II-IO-60 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-60A August 2010
Class PT2-II-IO-61 (4) (4) N/A Class PT1-II-61A September 2010
Class PT2-CSIO (8) (8) N/A N/A N/A
Class PT2-R (9) $ 50.00 N/A N/A N/A
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(1) For any Distribution Date (and the related Interest Accrual Period), this
Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 Regular Interest shall bear interest at a per annum
rate (its "Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 Interest Rate") equal to the Pooling-Tier
REMIC-1 Loan Group I WAC Rate.
(2) For any Distribution Date (and the related Interest Accrual Period), this
Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 Regular Interest shall bear interest at a per annum
rate (its "Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 Interest Rate") equal to the weighted
average of the Pooling-Tier REMIC-1 Interest Rates on the Pooling-Tier
REMIC-1 Regular Interests relating to Loan Group I and having an "A" in
their class designation, provided that, on each Distribution Date on which
interest is distributable on the Corresponding Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 IO
Interest, this Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 Regular Interest shall bear interest
at a per annum rate equal to Swap LIBOR subject to a maximum rate equal to
the weighted average of the Pooling-Tier REMIC-1 Interest Rates on the
Pooling-Tier REMIC-1 Regular Interests relating to Loan Group I and having
an "A" in their class designation.
(3) For any Distribution Date (and the related Interest Accrual Period), this
Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 Regular Interest shall bear interest at a per annum
rate (its "Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 Interest Rate") equal to the weighted
average of the Pooling-Tier REMIC-1 Interest Rates on the Pooling-Tier
REMIC-1 Regular Interests relating to Loan Group I and having a "B" in
their class designation.
(4) Each Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 IO is an interest-only interest and does not
have a principal balance but has a notional balance ("Pooling-Tier REMIC-2
IO Notional Balance") equal to the Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 Principal Amount
of the Corresponding Pooling-Tier REMIC-1 Regular Interest. From the
Closing Date through and including the Corresponding Actual Crossover
Distribution Date, each Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 IO Interest shall be entitled
to receive interest that accrues on the Corresponding Pooling-Tier REMIC-1
Regular Interest at a rate equal to the excess, if any, of (i) the
Pooling-Tier REMIC-1 Interest Rate for the Corresponding Pooling-Tier
REMIC-1 Regular Interest over (ii) Swap LIBOR. After the Corresponding
Actual Crossover Distribution Date, the Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 IO Interest
shall not accrue interest.
(5) For any Distribution Date (and the related Interest Accrual Period), this
Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 Regular Interest shall bear interest at a per annum
rate (its "Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 Interest Rate") equal to the Pooling-Tier
REMIC-1 Loan Group II WAC Rate.
(6) For any Distribution Date (and the related Interest Accrual Period), this
Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 Regular Interest shall bear interest at a per annum
rate (its "Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 Interest Rate") equal to the weighted
average of the Pooling-Tier REMIC-1 Interest Rates on the Pooling-Tier
REMIC-1 Regular Interests relating to Loan Group II and having an "A" in
their class designation, provided that, on each Distribution Date on which
interest is distributable on the Corresponding Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 IO
Interest, this Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 Regular Interest shall bear interest
at a per annum rate equal to Swap LIBOR subject to a maximum rate equal to
the weighted average of the Pooling-Tier REMIC-1 Interest Rates on the
Pooling-Tier REMIC-1 Regular Interests relating to Loan Group II and
having an "A" in their class designation.
(7) For any Distribution Date (and the related Interest Accrual Period), this
Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 Regular Interest shall bear interest at a per annum
rate (its "Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 Interest Rate") equal to the weighted
average of the Pooling-Tier REMIC-1 Interest Rates on the Pooling-Tier
REMIC-1 Regular Interests relating to Loan Group II and having a "B" in
their class designation.
(8) This Pooling Tier REMIC-2 Regular Interest is an interest-only interest
and does not have a Pooling-Tier REMIC 2 Principal Amount. On each
Distribution Date, this Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 Regular Interest shall be
entitled to receive all interest distributable on the Class PT1-I-CSIO and
Class PT1-II-CSIO Interests.
(9) The Class PT2-R Interest shall not bear interest.
On each Distribution Date, the interest distributable in respect of
the Mortgage Loans for such Distribution Date shall be distributed to the
Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 Regular Interests at the Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 Interest
Rates shown above.
On each Distribution Date, Realized Losses, Subsequent Recoveries
and payments of principal in respect of the Group I Mortgage Loans shall be
allocated to the Class R-1 Certificates in respect of the Class PT2-R Interest
pursuant to Section 4.02(a)(ii) until its Class Certificate Balance is reduced
to zero, then to the outstanding Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 Regular Interests (other
than the Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 IO Interests and the Class PT2-CSIO Interest)
relating to Loan Group I with the lowest numerical denomination (other than the
Class PT2-I-1 Interest) until the Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 Principal Amount of such
interest is reduced to zero, provided that, for Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 Regular
Interests relating to Loan Group I with the same numerical denomination, such
Realized Losses and payments of principal shall be allocated pro rata between
such Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 Regular Interests, and then to the Class PT2-I-1
Interest until the Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 Principal Amount of such interest is
reduced to zero.
On each Distribution Date, Realized Losses, Subsequent Recoveries
and payments of principal in respect of the Group II Mortgage Loans shall be
allocated to the outstanding Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 Regular Interests (other than
the Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 IO Interests and the Class PT2-CSIO Interest) relating
to Loan Group II with the lowest numerical denomination (other than the Class
PT2-II-1 Interest) until the Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 Principal Amount of such
interest is reduced to zero, provided that, for Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 Regular
Interests relating to Loan Group II with the same numerical denomination, such
Realized Losses and payments of principal shall be allocated pro rata between
such Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 Regular Interests, and then to the Class PT2-II-1
Interest until the Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 Principal Amount of such interest is
reduced to zero.
Lower-Tier REMIC
The Lower-Tier REMIC shall issue the following interests, and each
such interest, other than the Class LT-R Interest, is hereby designated as a
regular interest in the Lower-Tier REMIC. The Class LT-R Interest is hereby
designated as the sole class of residual interest in the Lower-Tier REMIC and
shall be represented by the Class R-1 Certificates.
Corresponding
Lower-Tier Upper-Tier REMIC
Lower-Tier Regular Interest Interest Rate Initial Lower-Tier Principal Amount Regular Interest
------------------------------- ---------------- -------------------------------------------- ------------------
Class LT-A-1 (1) 1/2 initial Class Certificate Balance of A-1
Corresponding Upper-Tier REMIC Regular
Interest
Class LT-A-2A (1) 1/2 initial Class Certificate Balance of A-2A
Corresponding Upper-Tier REMIC Regular
Interest
Class LT-A-2B (1) 1/2 initial Class Certificate Balance of A-2B
Corresponding Upper-Tier REMIC Regular
Interest
Class LT-A-2C (1) 1/2 initial Class Certificate Balance of A-2C
Corresponding Upper-Tier REMIC Regular
Interest
Class LT-M-1 (1) 1/2 initial Class Certificate Balance of M-1
Corresponding Upper-Tier REMIC Regular
Interest
Class LT-M-2 (1) 1/2 initial Class Certificate Balance of M-2
Corresponding Upper-Tier REMIC Regular
Interest
Class LT-M-3 (1) 1/2 initial Class Certificate Balance of M-3
Corresponding Upper-Tier REMIC Regular
Interest
Class LT-M-4 (1) 1/2 initial Class Certificate Balance of M-4
Corresponding Upper-Tier REMIC Regular
Interest
Class LT-M-5 (1) 1/2 initial Class Certificate Balance of M-5
Corresponding Upper-Tier REMIC Regular
Interest
Class LT-M-6 (1) 1/2 initial Class Certificate Balance of M-6
Corresponding Upper-Tier REMIC Regular
Interest
Class LT-B-1 (1) 1/2 initial Class Certificate Balance of B-1
Corresponding Upper-Tier REMIC Regular
Interest
Class LT-B-2 (1) 1/2 initial Class Certificate Balance of B-2
Corresponding Upper-Tier REMIC Regular
Interest
Class LT-B-3 (1) 1/2 initial Class Certificate Balance of B-3
Corresponding Upper-Tier REMIC Regular
Interest
Class LT-B-4 (1) 1/2 initial Class Certificate Balance of B-4
Corresponding Upper-Tier REMIC Regular
Interest
Class LT-Accrual (1) 1/2 Pool Principal Balance plus 1/2 N/A
Overcollateralized Amount, less the
Initial Lower-Tier Principal Amounts of
the Class LT-Group I, Class LT-Group II
and Class LT-3 Interests, less $50
Class LT-Group I (2) 0.001% aggregate Stated Principal Balance N/A
of Group I Mortgage Loans(4)
Class LT-Group II (3) 0.001% aggregate Stated Principal Balance N/A
of Group II Mortgage Loans(4)
Class LT-IO (5) (5) N/A
Class LT-CSIO (5) (5) N/A
Class LT-3 (6) $50.00
Class LT-R (7) (7) N/A
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(1) The interest rate with respect to any Distribution Date for these
interests is a per annum variable rate equal to the weighted average of
the Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 Interest Rates of the Pooling-Tier REMIC-2
Regular Interests (other than the Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 IO Interests).
(2) The interest rate with respect to any Distribution Date for the Class
LT-Group I Interest is a per annum variable rate (expressed as a
percentage rounded to eight decimal places) equal to the weighted average
of the Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 Interest Rates of the Pooling-Tier REMIC-2
Regular Interests (other than the Pooling Tier REMIC-2 IO Interests and
the Class PT2-CSIO Interest) relating to Loan Group I.
(3) The interest rate with respect to any Distribution Date for the Class
LT-Group II Interest is a per annum variable rate (expressed as a
percentage rounded to eight decimal places) equal to the weighted average
of the Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 Interest Rates of the Pooling-Tier REMIC-2
Regular Interests (other than the Pooling Tier REMIC-2 IO Interests and
the Class PT2-CSIO Interest) relating to Loan Group II.
(4) For all Distribution Dates, the Lower-Tier Principal Amount of these
Lower-Tier Regular Interests shall be rounded to eight decimal places.
(5) This Lower-Tier Regular Interest is an interest-only interest and does not
have a Lower-Tier Principal Amount. On each Distribution Date, the Class
LT-IO Interest shall be entitled to receive all interest distributable on
the Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 IO Interests, and the Class LT-CSIO Interest
shall be entitled to receive all interest distributable on the Class
PT2-CSIO Interest.
(6) This Lower-Tier Regular Interest shall not be entitled to interest and
shall have a Lower-Tier Principal Amount at all times equal to the Class
Certificate Balance of the Class R-3 Certificates.
(7) The Class LT-R Interest does not have a principal amount or an interest
rate.
Each Lower-Tier Regular Interest is hereby designated as a regular
interest in the Lower-Tier REMIC. The Class LT-A-1, Class LT-A-2A, Class
LT-A-2B, Class LT-A-2C, Class LT-M-1, Class LT-M-2, Class LT-M-3, Class LT-M-4,
Class LT-M-5, Class LT-M-6, Class LT-B-1, Class LT-B-2, Class LT-B-3 and Class
LT-B-4 Interests are hereby designated the LT-Accretion Directed Classes (the
"LT-Accretion Directed Classes").
On each Distribution Date, 50% of the increase in the
Overcollateralized Amount shall be payable as a reduction of the Lower-Tier
Principal Amount of the LT-Accretion Directed Classes (each such Class will be
reduced by an amount equal to 50% of any increase in the Overcollateralized
Amount that is attributable to a reduction in the Class Certificate Balance of
its Corresponding Class) and shall be accrued and added to the Lower-Tier
Principal Amount of the Class LT-Accrual Interest. On each Distribution Date,
the increase in the Lower-Tier Principal Amount of the Class LT-Accrual Interest
shall not exceed interest accruals for such Distribution Date for the Class
LT-Accrual Interest. In the event that: (i) 50% of the increase in the
Overcollateralized Amount exceeds (ii) interest accruals on the Class LT-Accrual
Interest for such Distribution Date, the excess for such Distribution Date
(accumulated with all such excesses for all prior Distribution Dates) will be
added to any increase in the Overcollateralized Amount for purposes of
determining the amount of interest accrual on the Class LT-Accrual Interest
payable as principal on the LT-Accretion Directed Classes on the next
Distribution Date pursuant to the first sentence of this paragraph. All payments
of scheduled principal and prepayments of principal generated by the Mortgage
Loans and all Subsequent Recoveries allocable to principal shall be allocated
(i) 50% to the Class LT-Accrual Interest, the Class LT-Group I Interest and
Class LT-Group II Interest (and further allocated among these Lower-Tier Regular
Interests in the manner described below) and (ii) 50% to the LT-Accretion
Directed Classes (such principal payments and Subsequent Recoveries shall be
allocated among such LT-Accretion Directed Classes in an amount equal to 50% of
the principal amounts and Subsequent Recoveries allocated to their respective
Corresponding Classes), until paid in full. Notwithstanding the above, principal
payments allocated to the Class X Interest that result in the reduction in the
Overcollateralized Amount shall be allocated to the Class LT-Accrual Interest
(until paid in full). Realized Losses shall be applied so that after all
distributions have been made on each Distribution Date (i) the Lower-Tier
Principal Amount of each of the LT-Accretion Directed Classes is equal to 50% of
the Class Certificate Balance of their Corresponding Class, and (ii) the Class
LT-Accrual Interest, the Class LT-Group I and the Class LT-Group II Interest
(and further allocated between these Lower-Tier Regular Interests in the manner
described below) is equal to 50% of the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of
the Mortgage Loans plus 50% of the Overcollateralized Amount. Any increase in
the Class Certificate Balance of a Class of LIBOR Certificates as a result of a
Subsequent Recovery shall increase the Lower-Tier Principal Amount of the
Corresponding Lower-Tier Regular Interest by 50% of such increase, and the
remaining 50% of such increase shall increase the Lower-Tier Principal Amount of
the Class LT-Accrual Interest. As among the Class LT-Accrual Interest, the Class
LT-Group I Interest and the Class LT-Group II Interest, all payments of
scheduled principal and prepayments of principal generated by the Mortgage
Loans, all Subsequent Recoveries and all Realized Losses, allocable to such
Lower-Tier Regular Interests shall be allocated (i) to the Class LT-Group I
Interest and the Class LT-Group II Interest, each from the related Loan Group so
that their respective Lower-Tier Principal Amounts (computed to at least eight
decimal places) are equal to 0.001% of the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of
the Mortgage Loans in the related Loan Group and (ii) the remainder to the Class
LT-Accrual Interest.
Upper-Tier REMIC
The Upper-Tier REMIC shall issue the following interests, and each
such interest, other than the Class UT-R Interest, is hereby designated as a
regular interest in the Upper-Tier REMIC. The Class UT-R Interest is hereby
designated as the sole class of residual interests in the Upper-Tier REMIC and
shall be represented by the Class R-1 Certificates.
Upper-Tier Initial Principal Corresponding Class of
Upper-Tier REMIC Interest Interest Rate Upper-Tier Amount Certificates
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Class A-1 (1) $ 371,030,000 Class A-1
Class A-2A (2) $ 385,189,000 Class A-2A
Class A-2B (2) $ 255,843,000 Class A-2B
Class A-2C (2) $ 93,538,000 Class A-2C
Class M-1 (3) $ 57,881,000 Class M-1
Class M-2 (3) $ 54,951,000 Class M-2
Class M-3 (3) $ 37,366,000 Class M-3
Class M-4 (3) $ 26,376,000 Class M-4
Class M-5 (3) $ 26,376,000 Class M-5
Class M-6 (3) $ 23,446,000 Class M-6
Class B-1 (3) $ 24,911,000 Class B-1
Class B-2 (3) $ 18,316,000 Class B-2
Class B-3 (3) $ 19,782,000 Class B-3
Class B-4 (3) $ 18,317,000 Class B-4
Class UT-IO (4) (4) N/A
Class UT-CSIO (4) (4) N/A
Class UT-X (5) (5) N/A
Class UT-3 (6) $ 50.00
Class UT-R (7) (7) Class R-1
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(1) For any Distribution Date (and the related Interest Accrual Period), this
interest shall bear interest at the least of (i) the Pass-Through Rate
(determined without regard to the Loan Group I Cap or WAC Cap) for the
Corresponding Class of Certificates, (ii) the Lower-Tier Interest Rate for
the Class LT-Group I Interest (the "Upper-Tier REMIC Loan Group I Rate")
and (ii) the Upper-Tier REMIC WAC Rate.
(2) For any Distribution Date (and the related Interest Accrual Period), this
interest shall bear interest at the least of (i) the Pass-Through Rate
(determined without regard to the Loan Group II Cap or WAC Cap) for the
Corresponding Class of Certificates, (ii) the Lower-Tier Interest Rate for
the Class LT-Group II Interest (the "Upper-Tier REMIC Loan Group II Rate")
and (ii) the Upper-Tier REMIC WAC Rate.
(3) For any Distribution Date (and the related Interest Accrual Period), this
interest shall bear interest at the lesser of (i) the Pass-Through Rate
(determined without regard to the applicable WAC Cap) for the
Corresponding Class of Certificates and (ii) the Upper-Tier REMIC WAC
Rate.
(4) This interest is an interest-only interest and does not have a principal
balance. On each Distribution Date, the Class UT-IO and UT-CSIO Interests
shall be entitled to receive all interest distributable on the Class LT-IO
Interest and the Class LT-CSIO Interest, respectively.
(5) The Class UT-X Interest has an initial principal balance of $52,020,217.48
but will not accrue interest on such balance but will accrue interest on a
notional principal balance. As of any Distribution Date, the Class X
Interest shall have a notional principal balance equal to the aggregate of
the Lower-Tier Principal Amounts of the Lower-Tier Regular Interests
(other than the Class LT-IO, Class LT-CSIO and Class LT-3 Interests) as of
the first day of the related Interest Accrual Period. With respect to any
Interest Accrual Period, the Class UT-X Interest shall bear interest at a
rate equal to the excess, if any, of the Upper-Tier REMIC WAC Rate over
the product of (i) 2 and (ii) the weighted average of the Lower-Tier
Interest Rates of the Lower-Tier REMIC Interests (other than the Class
LT-IO, Class LT-CSIO and Class LT-3 Interests), where the Lower-Tier
Interest Rate on each of the Class LT-Accrual Interest, Class LT-Group I
Interest and Class LT-Group II Interest is subject to a cap equal to zero
and each LT Accretion Directed Class is subject to a cap equal to the
Upper-Tier Interest Rate on its Corresponding Class of Upper-Tier Regular
Interest. With respect to any Distribution Date, interest that so accrues
on the notional principal balance of the Class UT-X Interest shall be
deferred in an amount equal to any increase in the Overcollateralized
Amount on such Distribution Date. Such deferred interest shall not itself
bear interest.
(6) This Upper-Tier Regular Interest shall not be entitled to interest and
shall have a principal balance equal to the Class Principal Balance of the
Class R-3 Certificates.
(7) The Class UT-R Interest does not have an interest rate or a principal
balance.
On each Distribution Date, interest distributable in respect of the
Lower-Tier Interests for such Distribution Date shall be deemed to be
distributed on the interests in the Upper-Tier REMIC at the rates shown above,
provided that the Class UT-IO Interest and Class UT-CSIO Interest shall be
entitled to receive interest before any other interest in the Upper-Tier REMIC.
The Class UT-CSIO Interest shall be entitled to receive interest at such times
and in such manner as and when a Coupon Strip is payable.
On each Distribution Date, all Realized Losses, Subsequent
Recoveries and all payments of principal shall be allocated to the Upper-Tier
Interests until the outstanding principal balance of each such interest equals
the outstanding principal balance of the Class UT-X Interest or the outstanding
Class Certificate Balance of the Corresponding Class of Certificates, as
applicable, as of such Distribution Date.
Class X REMIC
The Class X REMIC shall issue the following classes of interests.
The Class X Interest, the Class IO Interest and the Class CSIO Interest each
shall represent a regular interest in the Class X REMIC and the Class R-3
Certificates shall represent the Class X-R Interest, the sole class of residual
interest in the Class X REMIC.
Class X REMIC
Class X REMIC Designation Interest Rate Principal Amount
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Class X Interest (1) (1)
Class IO Interest (2) (2)
Class CSIO Interest (2) (2)
Class R-3 Certificates (3) $50.00
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(1) The Class X Interest has an initial principal balance equal to the initial
principal balance of the Class UT-X Interest and is entitled to 100% of
the interest and principal on the Class UT-X Interest on each Distribution
Date.
(2) This interest is an interest-only interest and does not have a principal
balance. On each Distribution Date the Class X Interest, the Class IO
Interest and the Class CSIO Interest shall be entitled to receive 100% of
the interest distributable on the Class UT-IO Interest and the Class
UT-CSIO Interest, respectively.
(3) The Class R-3 Certificates do not have an interest rate.
Certificates
Class Designation Class Pass-Through Rate Class Certificate Balance
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Class A-1(19) (1) $ 371,030,000
Class A-2A(19) (2) $ 385,189,000
Class A-2B(19) (3) $ 255,843,000
Class A-2C(19) (4) $ 93,538,000
Class M-1(19) (5) $ 57,881,000
Class M-2(19) (6) $ 54,951,000
Class M-3(19) (7) $ 37,366,000
Class M-4(19) (8) $ 26,376,000
Class M-5(19) (9) $ 26,376,000
Class M-6(19) (10) $ 23,446,000
Class B-1(19) (11) $ 24,911,000
Class B-2(19) (12) $ 18,316,000
Class B-3(19) (13) $ 19,782,000
Class B-4(19) (14) $ 18,317,000
Class X (15) 0(13)
Class R-1 (16) $ 50
Class R-2 (17) $ 100
Class R-3 (18) $ 50
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(1) The Class A-1 Certificates will bear interest during each Interest Accrual
Period at a per annum rate equal to the least of (1) One-Month LIBOR plus
the applicable Pass-Through Margin, (2) the Loan Group I Cap and (3) the
WAC Cap.
(2) The Class A-2A Certificates will bear interest during each Interest
Accrual Period at a per annum rate equal to the least of (1) One-Month
LIBOR plus the applicable Pass-Through Margin, (2) the Loan Group II Cap
and (3) the WAC Cap.
(3) The Class A-2B Certificates will bear interest during each Interest
Accrual Period at a per annum rate equal to the least of (1) One-Month
LIBOR plus the applicable Pass-Through Margin, (2) the Loan Group II Cap
and (3) the WAC Cap.
(4) The Class A-2C Certificates will bear interest during each Interest
Accrual Period at a per annum rate equal to the least of (1) One-Month
LIBOR plus the applicable Pass-Through Margin, (2) the Loan Group II Cap
and (3) the WAC Cap.
(5) The Class M-1 Certificates will bear interest during each Interest Accrual
Period at a per annum rate equal to the lesser of (1) One-Month LIBOR plus
the applicable Pass-Through Margin and (2) the WAC Cap.
(6) The Class M-2 Certificates will bear interest during each Interest Accrual
Period at a per annum rate equal to the lesser of (1) One-Month LIBOR plus
the applicable Pass-Through Margin and (2) the WAC Cap.
(7) The Class M-3 Certificates will bear interest during each Interest Accrual
Period at a per annum rate equal to the lesser of (1) One-Month LIBOR plus
the applicable Pass-Through Margin and (2) the WAC Cap.
(8) The Class M-4 Certificates will bear interest during each Interest Accrual
Period at a per annum rate equal to the lesser of (1) One-Month LIBOR plus
the applicable Pass-Through Margin and (2) the WAC Cap.
(9) The Class M-5 Certificates will bear interest during each Interest Accrual
Period at a per annum rate equal to the lesser of (1) One-Month LIBOR plus
the applicable Pass-Through Margin and (2) the WAC Cap.
(10) The Class M-6 Certificates will bear interest during each Interest Accrual
Period at a per annum rate equal to the lesser of (1) One-Month LIBOR plus
the applicable Pass-Through Margin and (2) the WAC Cap.
(11) The Class B-1 Certificates will bear interest during each Interest Accrual
Period at a per annum rate equal to the lesser of (1) One-Month LIBOR plus
the applicable Pass-Through Margin and (2) the WAC Cap.
(12) The Class B-2 Certificates will bear interest during each Interest Accrual
Period at a per annum rate equal to the lesser of (1) One-Month LIBOR plus
the applicable Pass-Through Margin and (2) the WAC Cap.
(13) The Class B-3 Certificates will bear interest during each Interest Accrual
Period at a per annum rate equal to the lesser of (1) One-Month LIBOR plus
the applicable Pass-Through Margin and (2) the WAC Cap.
(14) The Class B-4 Certificates will bear interest during each Interest Accrual
Period at a per annum rate equal to the lesser of (1) One-Month LIBOR plus
the applicable Pass-Through Margin and (2) the WAC Cap.
(15) The Class X Certificates will represent beneficial ownership of (i) the
Class X Interest, (ii) the Class IO Interest, (iii) the Class CSIO
Interest, (iv) the right to receive Class IO Shortfalls, (v) amounts in
the Supplemental Interest Trust, including the Interest Rate Swap
Agreement subject to the obligation to pay Net Swap Payments and
Upper-Tier Carry Forward Amounts and, without duplication, Basis Risk
Carry Forward Amounts, (vi) amounts in the Excess Reserve Fund Account,
subject to the obligation to make payments from the Excess Reserve Fund
Account in respect of Basis Risk Carry Forward Amounts and (vii) amounts
in the Maturity Reserve Accounts, subject to the obligation to make
payments to the LIBOR Certificateholders as described in Section 4.07. For
federal income tax purposes, the Trustee will treat a Class X
Certificateholder's obligation to make payments of Basis Risk Carry
Forward Amounts and, without duplication, Upper-Tier Carry Forward Amounts
to the LIBOR Certificates from the Excess Reserve Fund Account and the
Supplemental Interest Trust as payments made pursuant to an interest rate
cap contract written by the Class X Certificateholders in favor of each
Class of LIBOR Certificates. Such rights of the Class X Certificateholders
and LIBOR Certificateholders shall be treated as held in a portion of the
Trust Fund that is treated as a grantor trust under subpart E, Part I of
subchapter J of the Code.
(16) The Class R-1 Certificates do not have an interest rate. The Class R-1
Certificates represent ownership of the Class PT2-R Interest, the Class
LT-R Lower-Tier Interest and the Class UT-R Interest.
(17) The Class R-2 Certificates do not have an interest rate. The Class R-2
Certificates represent the residual interest in Pooling-Tier REMIC-1.
(18) The Class R-3 Certificates do not have an interest rate. The Class R-3
Certificates represent the residual interest in the Class X REMIC.
(19) Each of these Certificates will represent not only the ownership of the
Corresponding Class of Upper-Tier Regular Interest but also the right to
receive payments from the Excess Reserve Fund Account, the Supplemental
Interest Trust and a contractual right to receive payments from the
Maturity Reserve Accounts as described in Section 4.07. Each of these
Certificates will also be subject to the obligation to pay Class IO
Shortfalls as described in Section 8.13. For federal income tax purposes,
any amount distributed on the LIBOR Certificates on any such Distribution
Date in excess of the amount distributable on their Corresponding Class of
Upper-Tier Regular Interest on such Distribution Date shall be treated as
having been paid from the Excess Reserve Fund Account or the Supplemental
Interest Trust, as applicable, and any amount distributable on such
Corresponding Class of Upper-Tier Regular Interest on such Distribution
Date in excess of the amount distributable on the LIBOR Certificates on
such Distribution Date shall be treated as having been paid to the
Supplemental Interest Trust, all pursuant to, and as further provided in,
Section 8.13. The Trustee will treat a LIBOR Certificateholder's right to
receive payments from the Excess Reserve Fund Account and the Supplemental
Interest Trust as payments made pursuant to an interest rate cap contract
written by the Class X Certificateholders.
The minimum denomination for the LIBOR Certificates will be $25,000,
with integral multiples of $1 in excess thereof except that one Certificate in
each Class may be issued in a different amount. The minimum denomination for (a)
the Class R-1 Certificates $50, representing a 100% Percentage Interest in the
related Class, (b) the Class R-2 Certificates $100, representing a 100%
Percentage Interest in the related Class, (c) the Class R-3 Certificates $50,
representing a 100% Percentage Interest in the related Class, (d) the Class P
Certificates will be a 1% Percentage Interest in such Class, (e) the Class C
Certificates will be a 1% Percentage Interest in such Class, and (c) the Class X
Certificates will be a 1% Percentage Interest in such Class.
It is expected that each Class of Certificates will receive its
final distribution of principal and interest on or prior to the Rated Final
Distribution Date.
Set forth below are designations of Classes of Certificates to the
categories used herein:
Book-Entry Certificates................... All Classes of Certificates other
than the Physical Certificates.
Class A Certificates...................... Class X-0, Xxxxx X-0X, Xxxxx X-0X
and Class A-2C Certificates.
Class A-2 Certificates.................... Class A-2A, Class A-2B and Class
A-2C Certificates.
Class R Certificates...................... The Class R-1, Class R-2 and Class
R-3 Certificates.
Class B Certificates...................... Class B-1, Class B-2, Class B-3 and
Class B-4 Certificates.
Class M Certificates...................... Class M-1, Class M-2, Class M-3,
Class M-4, Class M-5 and Class M-6
Certificates.
ERISA-Restricted
Certificates........................... Class R Certificates, Class C
Certificates, Class P Certificates
and Class X Certificates; and any
Certificate with a rating below the
lowest applicable permitted rating
under the Underwriters' Exemption.
LIBOR Certificates........................ The Class X-0, Xxxxx X-0X, Xxxxx
X-0X, Class A-2C, Class M-1, Class
M-2, Class M-3, Class M-4, Class
M-5, Class M-6, Class B-1, Class
B-2, Class B-3 and Class B-4
Certificates.
Offered Certificates...................... All Classes of Certificates other
than the Private Certificates.
Physical Certificates..................... Class P Certificates, Class C
Certificates, Class X Certificates
and Class R Certificates.
Private Certificates...................... Class P Certificates, Class C
Certificates and Class X
Certificates.
Rating Agencies........................... Standard & Poor's, Fitch and
Xxxxx'x.
Regular Certificates...................... All Classes of Certificates other
than the Class P Certificates, Class
C Certificates and Class R
Certificates.
Residual Certificates..................... Class R-1, Class R-2 and Class R-3
Certificates.
Subordinated Certificates................. Class M-1, Class M-2, Class M-3,
Class M-4, Class M-5, Class M-6,
Class B-1, Class B-2, Class B-3 and
Class B-4 Certificates.
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
Section 1.01 Definitions. Whenever used in this Agreement, the
following words and phrases, unless the context otherwise requires, shall have
the following meanings:
Accepted Servicing Practices: (a) With respect to any Mortgage Loan,
the servicing and administration of such Mortgage Loan (i) in the same manner in
which, and with the same care, skill, prudence and diligence with which the
Servicer generally services and administers similar mortgage loans with similar
mortgagors (A) for other third parties, giving due consideration to customary
and usual standards of practice of prudent institutional residential mortgage
lenders servicing their own mortgage loans or (B) held in the Servicer's own
portfolio, whichever standard is higher, and (ii) in accordance with applicable
local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
Account: Any of the Collection Account, the Distribution Account,
any Escrow Account or the Excess Reserve Fund Account. Each Account shall be an
Eligible Account.
Accrued Certificate Interest Distribution Amount: With respect to
any Distribution Date for each Class of LIBOR Certificates, the amount of
interest accrued during the related Interest Accrual Period at the applicable
Pass-Through Rate on the related Class Certificate Balance immediately prior to
such Distribution Date, as reduced by such Class's share of Net Prepayment
Interest Shortfalls and Relief Act Interest Shortfalls for such Distribution
Date allocated to such Class pursuant to Section 4.02.
Acoustic: Acoustic Home Loans, LLC, a Delaware limited liability
company, and its successors in interest.
Acoustic Mortgage Loan: Each Mortgage Loan purchased by the
Purchaser pursuant to an Acoustic Purchase Agreement and identified as an
"Acoustic Mortgage Loan" on the Mortgage Loan Schedule.
Acoustic Purchase Agreement: The Flow Mortgage Loan Purchase and
Warranties Agreement, dated as of November 1, 2004, by and between Acoustic and
the Purchaser, solely insofar as the Acoustic Purchase Agreement relates to the
Acoustic Mortgage Loans.
Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan: An adjustable rate Mortgage Loan
purchased pursuant to the Purchase Agreements.
Adjusted Net Mortgage Interest Rate: As to each Mortgage Loan and at
any time, the per annum rate equal to the Mortgage Interest Rate less the
Expense Fee Rate and, if applicable, the Coupon Strip Rate.
Adjustment Date: As to any Mortgage Loan, the first Due Date on
which the related Mortgage Interest Rate adjusts as set forth in the related
Mortgage Note and each Due Date thereafter on which the Mortgage Interest Rate
adjusts as set forth in the related Mortgage Note.
Advance: Any P&I Advance or Servicing Advance.
Advance Facility: A financing or other facility as described in
Section 10.07.
Advance Reimbursement Amounts: As defined in Section 10.07.
Advancing Person: The Person to whom any Servicer's rights under
this Agreement to be reimbursed for any P&I Advances or Servicing Advances have
been assigned pursuant to Section 10.07.
Affiliate: With respect to any Person, any other Person controlling,
controlled by or under common control with such first Person. For the purposes
of this definition, "control" means the power to direct the management and
policies of such Person, directly or indirectly, whether through the ownership
of voting securities, by contract or otherwise; and the terms "controlling" and
"controlled" have meanings correlative to the foregoing.
Agreement: This Pooling and Servicing Agreement and all amendments
or supplements hereto.
Applied Realized Loss Amount: With respect to any Distribution Date,
the amount, if any, by which the aggregate Class Certificate Balance of the
LIBOR Certificates after distributions of principal on such Distribution Date
exceeds the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans for such
Distribution Date.
Appraised Value: (i) With respect to any First Lien Mortgage Loan,
the value of the related Mortgaged Property based upon the appraisal made for
the originator at the time of origination of the Mortgage Loan or the sale price
of the Mortgaged Property at such time of origination, whichever is less, and
(ii) with respect to any Second Lien Mortgage Loan, the value, determined
pursuant to the applicable Underwriting Guidelines, of the related Mortgaged
Property as of the origination of the Second Lien Mortgage Loan; provided,
however, that in the case of a refinanced Mortgage Loan, such value is based
solely upon the appraisal made at the time of origination of such refinanced
Mortgage Loan.
Assignment of Mortgage: An assignment of the Mortgage, notice of
transfer or equivalent instrument in recordable form (other than the assignee's
name and recording information not yet returned from the recording office),
reflecting the sale of the Mortgage to the Trust.
Available Funds: With respect to any Distribution Date and the
Mortgage Loans to the extent received by the Trustee (x) the sum of (i) all
scheduled installments of interest (net of the related Expense Fees) and
principal due on the Due Date on such Mortgage Loans in the related Due Period
and received on or prior to the related Determination Date, together with any
P&I Advances in respect thereof; (ii) all Condemnation Proceeds, Insurance
Proceeds and Liquidation Proceeds received during the related Prepayment Period
(in each case, net of unreimbursed expenses incurred in connection with a
liquidation or foreclosure and unreimbursed Advances, if any); (iii) all partial
or full prepayments on the Mortgage Loans received during the related Prepayment
Period together with all Compensating Interest paid by the Servicer in
connection therewith (excluding Prepayment Premiums); (iv) all amounts received
with respect to such Distribution Date as the Substitution Adjustment Amount or
the Repurchase Price in respect of a Deleted Mortgage Loan substituted for or a
Mortgage Loan repurchased by the Purchaser, Fremont, EquiFirst or the Depositor,
as applicable, as of such Distribution Date; (v) any Net Swap Receipts for such
Distribution Date; and (vi) the proceeds received with respect to the
termination of the Trust Fund pursuant to clause (a) of Section 9.01, reduced by
(y) all amounts in reimbursement for P&I Advances and Servicing Advances
previously made with respect to the Mortgage Loans, and other amounts as to
which the Servicer, the Depositor, the Trustee (or co-trustee) or the Custodians
are entitled to be paid or reimbursed pursuant to this Agreement.
Basic Principal Distribution Amount: With respect to any
Distribution Date, the excess of (i) the Principal Remittance Amount for such
Distribution Date over (ii) the Excess Overcollateralized Amount, if any, for
such Distribution Date.
Basis Risk Carry Forward Amount: With respect to each Class of LIBOR
Certificates, as of any Distribution Date, the sum of (A) if on such
Distribution Date the Pass-Through Rate for any Class of LIBOR Certificates is
based upon a Loan Group Cap or the WAC Cap, the excess, if any, of (i) the
amount of interest such Class of LIBOR Certificates would otherwise be entitled
to receive on such Distribution Date had such Pass-Through Rate not been subject
to the Loan Group Cap or the WAC Cap, over (ii) the amount of interest payable
on such Class of Certificates on such Distribution Date taking into account (a)
with respect to the Class A-1 Certificates at the lesser of the WAC Cap and the
Loan Group I Cap, (b) with respect to the Class A-2 Certificates at the lesser
of the WAC Cap and the Loan Group II Cap, and (c) with respect to each other
Class of LIBOR Certificates, the WAC Cap, and (B) the Basis Risk Carry Forward
Amount for such Class of LIBOR Certificates for all previous Distribution Dates
not previously paid, together with interest thereon at a rate equal to the
applicable Pass-Through Rate for such Class of LIBOR Certificates for such
Distribution Date (without giving effect to the WAC Cap, Loan Group I Cap or
Loan Group II Cap, as applicable).
Basis Risk Payment: For any Distribution Date, an amount equal to
the lesser of (i) the aggregate of the Basis Risk Carry Forward Amounts for such
Distribution Date and (ii) the Class X Distributable Amount (prior to any
reduction for Basis Risk Payments from the Excess Reserve Fund Account or any
Swap Termination Payment).
Best's: Best's Key Rating Guide, as the same shall be amended from
time to time.
Book-Entry Certificates: As specified in the Preliminary Statement.
Business Day: Any day other than (i) Saturday or Sunday, or (ii) a
day on which banking and savings and loan institutions, in (a) the States of New
York, New Jersey, Arizona, Texas and California, (b) the State in which the
Servicer's servicing operations are located, or (c) the State in which the
Trustee's operations are located, are authorized or obligated by law or
executive order to be closed.
Certificate: Any one of the Certificates executed by the Trustee in
substantially the forms attached hereto as exhibits.
Certificate Balance: With respect to any Class of LIBOR Certificates
or Residual Certificates, at any date, the maximum dollar amount of principal to
which the Holder thereof is then entitled hereunder, such amount being equal to
the Denomination thereof minus all distributions of principal previously made
with respect thereto and reduced by the amount of any Applied Realized Loss
Amounts previously allocated to such Class of Certificates pursuant to Section
4.05; provided, however, that immediately following the Distribution Date on
which a Subsequent Recovery is distributed, the Class Certificate Balances of
any Class or Classes of Certificates that have been previously reduced by
Applied Realized Loss Amounts will be increased, in order of seniority, by the
amount of the Subsequent Recovery distributed on such Distribution Date (up to
the amount of Applied Realized Loss Amounts allocated to such Class or Classes).
The Class X, Class P and Class C Certificates have no Certificate Balance.
Certificate Owner: With respect to a Book-Entry Certificate, the
Person who is the beneficial owner of such Book-Entry Certificate.
Certificate Register: The register maintained pursuant to Section
5.02.
Certificateholder or Holder: The Person in whose name a Certificate
is registered in the Certificate Register, except that, solely for the purpose
of giving any consent pursuant to this Agreement, any Certificate registered in
the name of the Depositor or any affiliate of the Depositor shall be deemed not
to be Outstanding and the Percentage Interest evidenced thereby shall not be
taken into account in determining whether the requisite amount of Percentage
Interests necessary to effect such consent has been obtained; provided, however,
that if any such Person (including the Depositor) owns 100% of the Percentage
Interests evidenced by a Class of Certificates, such Certificates shall be
deemed to be Outstanding for purposes of any provision hereof that requires the
consent of the Holders of Certificates of a particular Class as a condition to
the taking of any action hereunder. The Trustee is entitled to rely conclusively
on a certification of the Depositor or any affiliate of the Depositor in
determining which Certificates are registered in the name of an affiliate of the
Depositor.
Certification: As defined in Section 8.12(b).
Class: All Certificates bearing the same class designation as set
forth in the Preliminary Statement.
Class A Certificate Group: Either the Class A-1 Certificate Group or
the Class A-2 Certificate Group, as applicable.
Class A Certificates: As specified in the Preliminary Statement.
Class A Principal Allocation Percentage: For any Distribution Date,
the percentage equivalent of a fraction, determined as follows: (A) with respect
to the Class A-1 Certificate Group, a fraction, the numerator of which is the
portion of the Principal Remittance Amount for such Distribution Date that is
attributable to the principal received or advanced on the Group I Mortgage Loans
and the denominator of which is the Principal Remittance Amount for such
Distribution Date; and (B) with respect to the Class A-2 Certificate Group, a
fraction, the numerator of which is the portion of the Principal Remittance
Amount for such Distribution Date that is attributable to the principal received
or advanced on the Group II Mortgage Loans and the denominator of which is the
Principal Remittance Amount for such Distribution Date.
Class A Principal Distribution Amount: With respect to any
Distribution Date, the excess of (i) the aggregate Class Certificate Balances of
the Class A Certificates immediately prior to such Distribution Date over (ii)
the lesser of (A) 50.90% of the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the
Mortgage Loans for such Distribution Date and (B) the excess, if any, of the
aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans for such Distribution
Date over the Overcollateralization Floor.
Class A-1 Certificate Group: The Class A-1 Certificates.
Class A-1 Certificates: All Certificates bearing the class
designation of "Class A-1."
Class A-2 Certificate Group: The Class A-2 Certificates.
Class A-2 Certificates: As specified in the Preliminary Statement.
Class A-2A Certificates: All Certificates bearing the class
designation of "Class A-2A."
Class A-2B Certificates: All Certificates bearing the class
designation of "Class A-2B."
Class A-2C Certificates: All Certificates bearing the class
designation of "Class A-2C."
Class B Certificates: As specified in the Preliminary Statement.
Class B-1 Certificates: All Certificates bearing the class
designation of "Class B-1."
Class B-1 Principal Distribution Amount: With respect to any
Distribution Date, the excess of (i) the sum of (A) the aggregate Class
Certificate Balances of the Class A Certificates (after taking into account the
distribution of the Class A Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution
Date), (B) the Class Certificate Balance of the Class M-1 Certificates (after
taking into account the distribution of the Class M-1 Principal Distribution
Amount on such Distribution Date), (C) the Class Certificate Balance of the
Class M-2 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class
M-2 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (D) the Class
Certificate Balance of the Class M-3 Certificates (after taking into account the
distribution of the Class M-3 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution
Date), (E) the Class Certificate Balance of the Class M-4 Certificates (after
taking into account the distribution of the Class M-4 Principal Distribution
Amount on such Distribution Date), (F) the Class Certificate Balance of the
Class M-5 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class
M-5 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (G) the Class
Certificate Balance of the Class M-6 Certificates (after taking into account the
distribution of the Class M-6 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution
Date) and (H) the Class Certificate Balance of the Class B-1 Certificates
immediately prior to such Distribution Date, over (ii) the lesser of (A) the
product of (x) 85.20% and (y) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the
Mortgage Loans for such Distribution Date, and (B) the excess, if any, of the
aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans for such Distribution
Date over the Overcollateralization Floor.
Class B-2 Certificates: All Certificates bearing the class
designation of "Class B-2."
Class B-2 Principal Distribution Amount: With respect to any
Distribution Date, the excess of (i) the sum of (A) the aggregate Class
Certificate Balances of the Class A Certificates (after taking into account the
distribution of the Class A Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution
Date), (B) the Class Certificate Balance of the Class M-1 Certificates (after
taking into account the distribution of the Class M-1 Principal Distribution
Amount on such Distribution Date), (C) the Class Certificate Balance of the
Class M-2 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class
M-2 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (D) the Class
Certificate Balance of the Class M-3 Certificates (after taking into account the
distribution of the Class M-3 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution
Date), (E) the Class Certificate Balance of the Class M-4 Certificates (after
taking into account the distribution of the Class M-4 Principal Distribution
Amount on such Distribution Date), (F) the Class Certificate Balance of the
Class M-5 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class
M-5 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (G) the Class
Certificate Balance of the Class M-6 Certificates (after taking into account the
distribution of the Class M-6 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution
Date), (H) the Class Certificate Balance of the Class B-1 Certificates (after
taking into account the distribution of the Class B-1 Principal Distribution
Amount on such Distribution Date) and (I) the Class Certificate Balance of the
Class B-2 Certificates immediately prior to such Distribution Date, over (ii)
the lesser of (A) the product of (x) 87.70% and (y) the aggregate Stated
Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans for such Distribution Date, and (B) the
excess, if any, of the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans
for such Distribution Date over the Overcollateralization Floor.
Class B-3 Certificates: All Certificates bearing the class
designation of "Class B-3."
Class B-3 Principal Distribution Amount: With respect to any
Distribution Date, the excess of (i) the sum of (A) the aggregate Class
Certificate Balances of the Class A Certificates (after taking into account the
distribution of the Class A Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution
Date), (B) the Class Certificate Balance of the Class M-1 Certificates (after
taking into account the distribution of the Class M-1 Principal Distribution
Amount on such Distribution Date), (C) the Class Certificate Balance of the
Class M-2 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class
M-2 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (D) the Class
Certificate Balance of the Class M-3 Certificates (after taking into account the
distribution of the Class M-3 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution
Date), (E) the Class Certificate Balance of the Class M-4 Certificates (after
taking into account the distribution of the Class M-4 Principal Distribution
Amount on such Distribution Date), (F) the Class Certificate Balance of the
Class M-5 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class
M-5 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (G) the Class
Certificate Balance of the Class M-6 Certificates (after taking into account the
distribution of the Class M-6 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution
Date), (H) the Class Certificate Balance of the Class B-1 Certificates (after
taking into account the distribution of the Class B-1 Principal Distribution
Amount on such Distribution Date), (I) the Class Certificate Balance of the
Class B-2 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class
B-2 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date) and (J) the Class
Certificate Balance of the Class B-3 Certificates immediately prior to such
Distribution Date over (ii) the lesser of (A) the product of (x) 90.40% and (y)
the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans for such
Distribution Date, and (B) the excess, if any, of the aggregate Stated Principal
Balance of the Mortgage Loans for such Distribution Date over the
Overcollateralization Floor.
Class B-4 Certificates: All Certificates bearing the class
designation of "Class B-4."
Class B-4 Principal Distribution Amount: With respect to any
Distribution Date, the excess of (i) the sum of (A) the aggregate Class
Certificate Balances of the Class A Certificates (after taking into account the
distribution of the Class A Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution
Date), (B) the Class Certificate Balance of the Class M-1 Certificates (after
taking into account the distribution of the Class M-1 Principal Distribution
Amount on such Distribution Date), (C) the Class Certificate Balance of the
Class M-2 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class
M-2 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (D) the Class
Certificate Balance of the Class M-3 Certificates (after taking into account the
distribution of the Class M-3 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution
Date), (E) the Class Certificate Balance of the Class M-4 Certificates (after
taking into account the distribution of the Class M-4 Principal Distribution
Amount on such Distribution Date), (F) the Class Certificate Balance of the
Class M-5 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class
M-5 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (G) the Class
Certificate Balance of the Class M-6 Certificates (after taking into account the
distribution of the Class M-6 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution
Date), (H) the Class Certificate Balance of the Class B-1 Certificates (after
taking into account the distribution of the Class B-1 Principal Distribution
Amount on such Distribution Date), (I) the Class Certificate Balance of the
Class B-2 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class
B-2 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (J) the Class
Certificate Balance of the Class B-3 Certificates (after taking into account the
distribution of the Class B-3 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution
Date) and (K) the Class Certificate Balance of the Class B-4 Certificates
immediately prior to such Distribution Date over (ii) the lesser of (A) the
product of (x) 92.90% and (y) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the
Mortgage Loans for such Distribution Date, and (B) the excess, if any, of the
aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans for such Distribution
Date over the Overcollateralization Floor.
Class C Certificates: All Certificates bearing the class designation
of "Class C."
Class Certificate Balance: With respect to any Class and as to any
date of determination, the aggregate of the Certificate Balances of all
Certificates of such Class as of such date.
Class CSIO Interest: The regular interest in the Class X REMIC
represented by the Class X Certificates as specified and described in the
Preliminary Statement and the related footnote thereto.
Class IO Interest: The regular interest in the Class X REMIC
represented by the Class X Certificates as specified and described in the
Preliminary Statement and the related footnote thereto.
Class IO Shortfalls: As defined in Section 8.13. For the avoidance
of doubt, the Class IO Shortfall for any Distribution Date shall equal the
amount payable to the Class X Certificates in respect of amounts due to the Swap
Provider on such Distribution Date (other than Defaulted Swap Termination
Payments) in excess of the amount payable on the Class X Interest on such
Distribution Date, all as further provided in Section 8.13.
Class LT-R Interest: The residual interest in the Lower-Tier REMIC
as described in the Preliminary Statement and the related footnote thereto.
Class M Certificates: As specified in the Preliminary Statement.
Class M-1 Certificates: All Certificates bearing the class
designation of "Class M-1."
Class M-1 Principal Distribution Amount: With respect to any
Distribution Date, the excess of (i) the sum of (A) the aggregate Class
Certificate Balances of the Class A Certificates (after taking into account the
distribution of the Class A Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution
Date), and (B) the Class Certificate Balance of the Class M-1 Certificates
immediately prior to such Distribution Date, over (ii) the lesser of (A) the
product of (x) 58.80% and (y) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the
Mortgage Loans for such Distribution Date, and (B) the excess, if any, of the
aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans for such Distribution
Date over the Overcollateralization Floor.
Class M-2 Certificates: All Certificates bearing the class
designation of "Class M-2."
Class M-2 Principal Distribution Amount: With respect to any
Distribution Date, the excess of (i) the sum of (A) the aggregate Class
Certificate Balances of the Class A Certificates (after taking into account the
distribution of the Class A Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution
Date), (B) the Class Certificate Balance of the Class M-1 Certificates (after
taking into account the distribution of the Class M-1 Principal Distribution
Amount on such Distribution Date) and (C) the Class Certificate Balance of the
Class M-2 Certificates immediately prior to such Distribution Date, over (ii)
the lesser of (A) the product of (x) 66.30% and (y) the aggregate Stated
Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans for such Distribution Date, and (B) the
excess, if any, of the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans
for such Distribution Date over the Overcollateralization Floor.
Class M-3 Certificates: All Certificates bearing the class
designation of "Class M-3."
Class M-3 Principal Distribution Amount: With respect to any
Distribution Date, the excess of (i) the sum of (A) the aggregate Class
Certificate Balances of the Class A Certificates (after taking into account the
distribution of the Class A Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution
Date), (B) the Class Certificate Balance of the Class M-1 Certificates (after
taking into account the distribution of the Class M-1 Principal Distribution
Amount on such Distribution Date), (C) the Class Certificate Balance of the
Class M-2 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class
M-2 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date) and (D) the Class
Certificate Balance of the Class M-3 Certificates immediately prior to such
Distribution Date, over (ii) the lesser of (A) the product of (x) 71.40% and (y)
the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans for such
Distribution Date, and (B) the excess, if any, of the aggregate Stated Principal
Balance of the Mortgage Loans for such Distribution Date over the
Overcollateralization Floor.
Class M-4 Certificates: All Certificates bearing the class
designation of "Class M-4."
Class M-4 Principal Distribution Amount: With respect to any
Distribution Date, the excess of (i) the sum of (A) the aggregate Class
Certificate Balances of the Class A Certificates (after taking into account the
distribution of the Class A Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution
Date), (B) the Class Certificate Balance of the Class M-1 Certificates (after
taking into account the distribution of the Class M-1 Principal Distribution
Amount on such Distribution Date), (C) the Class Certificate Balance of the
Class M-2 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class
M-2 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (D) the Class
Certificate Balance of the Class M-3 Certificates (after taking into account the
distribution of the Class M-3 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution
Date) and (E) the Class Certificate Balance of the Class M-4 Certificates
immediately prior to such Distribution Date, over (ii) the lesser of (A) the
product of (x) 75.00% and (y) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the
Mortgage Loans for such Distribution Date, and (B) the excess, if any, of the
aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans for such Distribution
Date over the Overcollateralization Floor.
Class M-5 Certificates: All Certificates bearing the class
designation of "Class M-5."
Class M-5 Principal Distribution Amount: With respect to any
Distribution Date, the excess of (i) the sum of (A) the aggregate Class
Certificate Balances of the Class A Certificates (after taking into account the
distribution of the Class A Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution
Date), (B) the Class Certificate Balance of the Class M-1 Certificates (after
taking into account the distribution of the Class M-1 Principal Distribution
Amount on such Distribution Date), (C) the Class Certificate Balance of the
Class M-2 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class
M-2 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (D) the Class
Certificate Balance of the Class M-3 Certificates (after taking into account the
distribution of the Class M-3 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution
Date), (E) the Class Certificate Balance of the Class M-4 Certificates (after
taking into account the distribution of the Class M-4 Principal Distribution
Amount on such Distribution Date) and (F) the Class Certificate Balance of the
Class M-5 Certificates immediately prior to such Distribution Date, over (ii)
the lesser of (A) the product of (x) 78.60% and (y) the aggregate Stated
Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans for such Distribution Date, and (B) the
excess, if any, of the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans
for such Distribution Date over the Overcollateralization Floor.
Class M-6 Certificates: All Certificates bearing the class
designation of "Class M-5."
Class M-6 Principal Distribution Amount: With respect to any
Distribution Date, the excess of (i) the sum of (A) the aggregate Class
Certificate Balances of the Class A Certificates (after taking into account the
distribution of the Class A Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution
Date), (B) the Class Certificate Balance of the Class M-1 Certificates (after
taking into account the distribution of the Class M-1 Principal Distribution
Amount on such Distribution Date), (C) the Class Certificate Balance of the
Class M-2 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class
M-2 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (D) the Class
Certificate Balance of the Class M-3 Certificates (after taking into account the
distribution of the Class M-3 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution
Date), (E) the Class Certificate Balance of the Class M-4 Certificates (after
taking into account the distribution of the Class M-4 Principal Distribution
Amount on such Distribution Date), (F) the Class Certificate Balance of the
Class M-5 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class
M-5 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date) and (G) the Class
Certificate Balance of the Class M-6 Certificates immediately prior to such
Distribution Date, over (ii) the lesser of (A) the product of (x) 81.80% and (y)
the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans for such
Distribution Date, and (B) the excess, if any, of the aggregate Stated Principal
Balance of the Mortgage Loans for such Distribution Date over the
Overcollateralization Floor.
Class P Certificates: All Certificates bearing the class designation
of "Class P."
Class PT1-R Interest: The residual interest in Pooling-Tier REMIC-1
as described in the Preliminary Statement and the related footnote thereto.
Class PT2-R Interest: The residual interest in Pooling-Tier REMIC-2
as described in the Preliminary Statement and the related footnote thereto.
Class R Certificates: As defined in the Preliminary Statement.
Class R-1 Certificates: All Certificates bearing the class
designation of "Class R-1."
Class R-2 Certificates: All Certificates bearing the class
designation of "Class R-2."
Class R-3 Certificates: All Certificates bearing the class
designation of "Class R-3."
Class UT-CSIO Interest: A regular interest in the Upper-Tier REMIC
as described in the Preliminary Statement and the related footnote thereto.
Class UT-IO Interest: A regular interest in the Upper-Tier REMIC as
described in the Preliminary Statement and the related footnote thereto.
Class UT-R Interest: The residual interest in the Upper-Tier REMIC
as described in the Preliminary Statement and the related footnote thereto.
Class UT-X Interest: A regular interest in the Upper-Tier REMIC as
described in the Preliminary Statement and the related footnote thereto.
Class X Certificates: All Certificates bearing the class designation
of "Class X."
Class X Distributable Amount: On any Distribution Date, (i) as a
distribution in respect of interest, the amount of interest that has accrued on
the Class UT-X Interest and not applied as an Extra Principal Distribution
Amount on such Distribution Date, plus any such accrued interest remaining
undistributed from prior Distribution Dates, plus, without duplication, (ii) as
a distribution in respect of principal, any portion of the principal balance of
the Class UT-X Interest which is distributable as an Overcollateralization
Reduction Amount, minus (iii) any amounts paid from the Excess Reserve Fund
Account to pay Basis Risk Carry Forward Amounts and any Swap Termination
Payment.
Class X Interest: The regular interest in the Class X REMIC
represented by the Class X Certificates as specified and described in the
Preliminary Statement and the related footnote thereto.
Class X REMIC: As defined in the Preliminary Statement.
Class X REMIC Regular Interest: Each of the Class X Interest, Class
IO Interest and Class CSIO Interest issued by the Class X REMIC.
Class X-R Interest: The residual interest in the Class X REMIC as
described in the Preliminary Statement and the related footnote thereto.
Closing Date: August 25, 2005.
Code: The Internal Revenue Code of 1986, including any successor or
amendatory provisions.
Collection Accounts: As defined in Section 3.10(a).
Combined Loan-to-Value Ratio or CLTV: As of the date of origination
and as to any Second Lien Mortgage Loan, the ratio, expressed as a percentage,
of (a) the sum of (i) the outstanding principal balance of the Second Lien
Mortgage Loan as of the date of origination and (ii) the outstanding principal
balance as of the date of origination of any mortgage loan or mortgage loans
that are senior to or equal in priority to the Second Lien Mortgage Loan and
which are secured by the same Mortgaged Property to (b) the Appraised Value.
Compensating Interest: For any Distribution Date, the lesser of (a)
the Prepayment Interest Shortfall, if any, for such Distribution Date, with
respect to all Principal Prepayments during the related Prepayment Period, and
(b) the aggregate Servicing Fees payable to the Servicer for such Distribution
Date.
Condemnation Proceeds: All awards, compensation and/or settlements
in respect of a Mortgaged Property, whether permanent or temporary, partial or
entire, by exercise of the power of eminent domain or condemnation, to the
extent not required to be released to a Mortgagor in accordance with the terms
of the related Mortgage Loan Documents.
Conduit Mortgage Loan: Each Mortgage Loan purchased by the Purchaser
pursuant to its mortgage conduit program and identified as a "Conduit Mortgage
Loan" on the Mortgage Loan Schedule.
Corporate Trust Office: The designated office of the Trustee in the
State of California at which at any particular time its corporate trust business
with respect to this Agreement is administered, which office at the date of the
execution of this Agreement is located at 0000 Xxxx Xx. Xxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx Xxx,
Xxxxxxxxxx 00000-0000, Attn: Trust Administration-GS05H4, facsimile no. (714)
247-6478 and which is the address to which notices to and correspondence with
the Trustee should be directed.
Corresponding Actual Crossover Distribution Date: For each
Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 IO Interest, the related Corresponding Scheduled Crossover
Distribution Date, unless on such date two times the aggregate Pooling-Tier
REMIC-2 IO Notional Balance of each other Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 IO Interest then
outstanding is less than the scheduled swap notional amount of the Interest Rate
Swap Agreement applicable for such Distribution Date, in which case the
Corresponding Actual Crossover Distribution Date for such Pooling-Tier REMIC-2
IO Interest shall be the first Distribution Date thereafter on which two times
the aggregate Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 IO Notional Balance of each other
Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 IO Interest then outstanding is greater than or equal to
the scheduled swap notional amount of the Interest Rate Swap Agreement.
Corresponding Class: The Class of interests in one Trust REMIC
created under this Agreement that corresponds to the Class of interests in the
other Trust REMIC or to a Class of Certificates in the manner set out below:
Upper-Tier
Lower-Tier and Class X REMIC Correspondng
Class Designation Regular Interest Class of Certificates
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Class LT-A-1 Class A-1 Class A-1
Class LT-A-2A Class A-2A Class A-2A
Class LT-A-2B Class A-2B Class A-2B
Class LT-A-2C Class A-2C Class A-2C
Class LT-M-1 Class M-1 Class M-1
Class LT-M-2 Class M-2 Class M-2
Class LT-M-3 Class M-3 Class M-3
Class LT-M-4 Class M-4 Class M-4
Class LT-M-5 Class M-5 Class M-5
Class LT-M-6 Class M-6 Class M-6
Class LT-B-1 Class B-1 Class B-1
Class LT-B-2 Class B-2 Class B-2
Class LT-B-3 Class B-3 Class B-3
Class LT-B-4 Class B-4 Class B-4
N/A Class UT-X and Class X Class X
Corresponding Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 IO Interest: As described in the
Preliminary Statement.
Corresponding Scheduled Crossover Distribution Date: The
Distribution Date in the month and year specified in the Preliminary Statement
corresponding to a Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 IO Interest.
Coupon Strip: If, on the Distribution Date occurring in August 2015
or on any Distribution Date thereafter, any LIBOR Certificates are outstanding
and the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans with original
terms to maturity in excess of 30 years is greater than the amount set forth on
Schedule V attached hereto, an amount equal to the product of one-twelfth of the
Coupon Strip Rate and the Stated Principal Balance of the related Mortgage Loans
for the preceding Distribution Date.
Coupon Strip Rate: 0.15% per annum.
Coupon Strip Reserve Account: As defined in Section 4.07.
Covered Loan: A Mortgage Loan categorized as Covered pursuant to
Appendix E of Standard & Poor's Glossary.
Cumulative Realized Loss Percentage: With respect to any
Distribution Date, the percentage equivalent of a fraction, the numerator of
which is the aggregate amount of Realized Losses incurred from the Cut-off Date
to the last day of the calendar month preceding the month in which such
Distribution Date occurs and the denominator of which is the Cut-off Date Pool
Principal Balance.
Custodial File: With respect to each Mortgage Loan, any Mortgage
Loan Document which is delivered to the Trustee or the applicable Custodian, as
applicable, or which at any time comes into the possession of the Trustee or the
applicable Custodian, as applicable.
Custodian: X.X. Xxxxxx Trust Company, National Association, a
national banking association, and its successors in interest, or Xxxxx Fargo
Bank, N.A., a national banking association, and its successors in interest, as
applicable.
Custodian Fee: As to each Mortgage Loan (other than the Fremont
Mortgage Loans) and any Distribution Date, an amount equal to one month's
interest at the Custodian Fee Rate on the Stated Principal Balance of such
Mortgage Loan as of the preceding Distribution Date (or as of the Closing Date
in the case of the first Distribution Date) or, in the event of any payment of
interest which accompanies a Principal Prepayment in Full made by the Mortgagor,
interest at the Custodian Fee Rate on the Stated Principal Balance of such
Mortgage Loan for the period covered by such payment of interest. With regards
to the Custodian Fee for Xxxxx Fargo, a separate fee agreement has been executed
between Xxxxx Fargo and the Trustee.
Custodian Fee Rate: With respect to X.X. Xxxxxx Trust Company only,
0.0017% per annum.
Cut-off Date: August 1, 2005.
Cut-off Date Pool Principal Balance: The aggregate Stated Principal
Balances of all Mortgage Loans as of the Cut-off Date.
Cut-off Date Principal Balance: As to any Mortgage Loan, the Stated
Principal Balance thereof as of the close of business on the Cut-off Date (after
giving effect to payments of principal due on that date, whether or not
received).
Data Tape Information: The information provided by the Original Loan
Sellers or the Servicer as of the Cut-off Date to the Depositor setting forth
the following information with respect to each Mortgage Loan: (1) the applicable
Original Loan Seller's Mortgage Loan identifying number; (2) the Mortgagor's
name; (3) the street address of the Mortgaged Property including the city, state
and zip code; (4) a code indicating whether the Mortgaged Property is
owner-occupied, a second home or investment property; (5) the number and type of
residential units constituting the Mortgaged Property (i.e., a single family
residence, a 2-4 family residence, a unit in a condominium project or a unit in
a planned unit development or a manufactured housing unit); (6) the original
months to maturity or the remaining months to maturity from the Cut-off Date, in
any case based on the original amortization schedule and, if different, the
maturity expressed in the same manner but based on the actual amortization
schedule; (7) with respect to First Lien Mortgage Loans, the Loan-to-Value Ratio
at origination, and with respect to Second Lien Mortgage Loans, the Combined
Loan-to-Value Ratio at origination; (8) the Mortgage Interest Rate as of the
Cut-off Date; (9) the date on which the Scheduled Payment was due on the
Mortgage Loan and, if such date is not consistent with the Due Date currently in
effect, such Due Date; (10) the stated maturity date; (11) the amount of the
Scheduled Payment as of the Cut-off Date; (12) the last payment date on which a
Scheduled Payment was actually applied to pay interest and the outstanding
principal balance; (13) the original principal amount of the Mortgage Loan; (14)
the principal balance of the Mortgage Loan as of the close of business on the
Cut-off Date, after deduction of payments of principal due and collected on or
before the Cut-off Date; (15) with respect to Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loans,
the Adjustment Date; (16) with respect to Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loans, the
Gross Margin; (17) with respect to Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loans, the Lifetime
Rate Cap under the terms of the Mortgage Note; (18) with respect to Adjustable
Rate Mortgage Loans, a code indicating the type of Index; (19) with respect to
Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loans, the Periodic Mortgage Interest Rate Cap under
the terms of the Mortgage Note; (20) with respect to Adjustable Rate Mortgage
Loans, the Periodic Mortgage Interest Rate Floor under the terms of the Mortgage
Note; (21) the type of Mortgage Loan (i.e., fixed rate, adjustable rate, first
lien, second lien); (22) a code indicating the purpose of the loan (i.e.,
purchase, rate and term refinance, equity take-out refinance); (23) a code
indicating the documentation style (i.e., full documentation, limited
documentation or stated income); (24) the loan credit classification (as
described in the Underwriting Guidelines); (25) whether such Mortgage Loan
provides for a Prepayment Premium; (26) the Prepayment Premium period of such
Mortgage Loan, if applicable; (27) a description of the Prepayment Premium, if
applicable; (28) the Mortgage Interest Rate as of origination; (29) the credit
risk score (FICO score) at origination; (30) the date of origination; (31) the
date of the purchase of the Mortgage Loan, if applicable; (32) a code indicating
whether the Mortgage Loan is assumable; (33) the Mortgage Interest Rate
adjustment period; (34) the Mortgage Interest Rate floor; (35) the Mortgage
Interest Rate calculation method (i.e., 30/360, simple interest, other); (36) a
code indicating whether the Mortgage Loan has been modified; (37) the one-year
payment history; (38) the Due Date for the first Scheduled Payment; (39) the
original Scheduled Payment due; (40) with respect to the related Mortgagor, the
debt-to-income ratio; (41) the Appraised Value of the Mortgaged Property; (42)
the sales price of the Mortgaged Property if the Mortgage Loan was originated in
connection with the purchase of the Mortgaged Property; (43) whether the
Mortgage Loan is covered by PMI policy and name of insurer; (44) with respect to
each MERS Designated Mortgage Loan, the MERS identification number; (45) a code
indicating if a Mortgage Loan is or has had a 30-Day Delinquency; and (46) a
code indicating if the Mortgage Loan is an Interest Only Mortgage Loan. With
respect to the related Mortgage Loans in the aggregate: (1) the number of
Mortgage Loans; (2) the current aggregate outstanding principal balance of the
Mortgage Loans; (3) the weighted average Mortgage Interest Rate of the Mortgage
Loans; and (4) the weighted average maturity of the Mortgage Loans.
Debt Service Reduction: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, a
reduction by a court of competent jurisdiction in a proceeding under the United
States Bankruptcy Code in the Scheduled Payment for such Mortgage Loan which
became final and non appealable, except for such a reduction resulting from a
Deficient Valuation or any reduction that results in a permanent forgiveness of
principal.
Defaulted Swap Termination Payment: Any Swap Termination Payment
required to be paid by the Trust to the Swap Provider pursuant to the Interest
Rate Swap Agreement as a result of an Event of Default (as defined in the
Interest Rate Swap Agreement) with respect to which the Swap Provider is the
defaulting party or a Termination Event (as defined in the Interest Rate Swap
Agreement) (other than Illegality or a Tax Event that is not a Tax Event Upon
Merger (each as defined in the Interest Rate Swap Agreement )) with respect to
which the Swap Provider is the sole Affected Party (as defined in the Interest
Rate Swap Agreement).
Deficient Valuation: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, a valuation
of the related Mortgaged Property by a court of competent jurisdiction in an
amount less than the then outstanding principal balance of the Mortgage Loan,
which valuation results from a proceeding initiated under the United States
Bankruptcy Code.
Definitive Certificates: Any Certificate evidenced by a Physical
Certificate and any Certificate issued in lieu of a Book-Entry Certificate
pursuant to Section 5.02(e).
Deleted Mortgage Loan: A Mortgage Loan that is removed from the
Trust pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
Denomination: With respect to each Certificate, the amount set forth
on the face thereof as the "Initial Certificate Balance of this Certificate" or
the Percentage Interest appearing on the face thereof.
Depositor: GS Mortgage Securities Corp., a Delaware corporation, and
its successors in interest.
Depository: The initial Depository shall be The Depository Trust
Company, the nominee of which is CEDE & Co., as the registered Holder of the
Book-Entry Certificates. The Depository shall at all times be a "clearing
corporation" as defined in Section 8-102(a)(5) of the Uniform Commercial Code of
the State of New York.
Depository Institution: Any depository institution or trust company,
including the Trustee, that (a) is incorporated under the laws of the United
States of America or any State thereof, (b) is subject to supervision and
examination by federal or state banking authorities and (c) has outstanding
unsecured commercial paper or other short-term unsecured debt obligations that
are rated P-1 by Moody's, F1+ by Fitch and A-1 by Standard & Poor's (in each
case, to the extent they are designated as Rating Agencies in the Preliminary
Statement).
Depository Participant: A broker, dealer, bank or other financial
institution or other Person for whom from time to time a Depository effects
book-entry transfers and pledges of securities deposited with the Depository.
Determination Date: With respect to each Distribution Date, the 18th
day of the calendar month in which such Distribution Date occurs or, if such day
is not a Business Day, the immediately preceding Business Day.
Distribution Account: The separate Eligible Account created and
maintained by the Trustee pursuant to Section 3.27(b) in the name of the Trustee
for the benefit of the Certificateholders and designated "Deutsche Bank National
Trust Company in trust for registered holders of GSAMP Trust 2005-HE4 Mortgage
Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-HE4." Funds in the Distribution Account
shall be held in trust for the Certificateholders for the uses and purposes set
forth in this Agreement and may be invested in Permitted Investments.
Distribution Date: The 25th day of each calendar month after the
initial issuance of the Certificates or, if such day is not a Business Day, the
next succeeding Business Day, commencing in September 2005.
Document Certification and Exception Report: The report attached to
Exhibit G hereto.
Due Date: The day of the month on which the Scheduled Payment is due
on a Mortgage Loan, exclusive of any days of grace.
Due Period: With respect to any Distribution Date, the period
commencing on the second day of the calendar month preceding the month in which
the Distribution Date occurs and ending on the first day of the calendar month
in which the Distribution Date occurs.
Eligible Account: Either (i) an account maintained with a federal or
state-chartered depository institution or trust company that complies with the
definition of Eligible Institution, (ii) an account maintained with the
corporate trust department of a federal depository institution or
state-chartered depository institution subject to regulations regarding
fiduciary funds on deposit similar to Title 12 of the U.S. Code of Federal
Regulation Section 9.10(b), which, in either case, has corporate trust powers
and is acting in its fiduciary capacity or (iii) any other account acceptable to
each Rating Agency. Eligible Accounts may bear interest, and may include, if
otherwise qualified under this definition, accounts maintained with the Trustee.
Eligible Institution: A federal or state-chartered depository
institution or trust company the commercial paper, short-term debt obligations,
or other short-term deposits of which are rated at least "A-1+" by Standard &
Poor's if the amounts on deposit are to be held in the account for no more than
365 days (or at least "A-2" if the amounts on deposit are to be held in the
account for no more than 30 days), "P-1" by Moody's and "F1+" by Fitch (or a
comparable rating if another Rating Agency is specified by the Depositor by
written notice to the Servicer and the Trustee) or long-term unsecured debt
obligations are rated at least "AA-" by Standard & Poor's if the amounts on
deposit are to be held in the account for no more than 365 days.
EquiFirst: EquiFirst Corporation, a North Carolina corporation, and
its successors in interest.
EquiFirst Agreements: Collectively, the EquiFirst Purchase
Agreement, without the mortgage loan schedule exhibits, and the EquiFirst
Assignment Agreement, copies of which are attached hereto as Exhibit S.
EquiFirst Assignment Agreement: The Assignment, Assumption and
Recognition Agreement, dated as of August 25, 2005, among the Purchaser, the
Depositor and EquiFirst.
EquiFirst Mortgage Loan: Each Mortgage Loan purchased by the
Purchaser pursuant to a EquiFirst Purchase Agreement and identified as a
"EquiFirst Mortgage Loan" on the Mortgage Loan Schedule.
EquiFirst Purchase Agreement: The Mortgage Loan Purchase and
Warranties Agreements, dated as of January 26, 2004, by and between EquiFirst
and the Purchaser, solely insofar as the EquiFirst Purchase Agreement relates to
the EquiFirst Mortgage Loans.
ERISA: The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as
amended.
ERISA-Qualifying Underwriting: A best efforts or firm commitment
underwriting or private placement that meets the requirements of Prohibited
Transaction Exemption ("PTE") 2002-41, 67 Fed. Reg. 54487 (2002) (or any
successor thereto), or any substantially similar administrative exemption
granted by the U.S. Department of Labor.
ERISA-Restricted Certificate: As specified in the Preliminary
Statement.
Escrow Account: The Eligible Account or Accounts established and
maintained pursuant to Section 3.09(b).
Escrow Payments: As defined in Section 3.09(b) of this Agreement.
Event of Default: As defined in Section 7.01.
Excess Cashflow Account: As defined in Section 4.07.
Excess Overcollateralized Amount: With respect to any Distribution
Date, the excess, if any, of (a) the Overcollateralized Amount on such
Distribution Date over (b) the Specified Overcollateralized Amount for such
Distribution Date.
Excess Reserve Fund Account: The separate Eligible Account created
and maintained by the Trustee pursuant to Sections 3.27(a) in the name of the
Trustee for the benefit of the Regular Certificateholders and designated
"Deutsche Bank National Trust Company in trust for registered holders of GSAMP
Trust 2005-HE4, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-HE4." Funds in
the Excess Reserve Fund Account shall be held in trust for the Regular
Certificateholders for the uses and purposes set forth in this Agreement.
Amounts on deposit in the Excess Reserve Fund Account shall not be invested.
Exchange Act: The Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Expense Fee Rate: As to each Mortgage Loan, a per annum rate equal
to the sum of the Servicing Fee Rate, the Custodian Fee Rate and the Trustee Fee
Rate.
Expense Fees: As to each Mortgage Loan, the sum of the Servicing
Fee, the Custodian Fee and the Trustee Fee.
Extra Principal Distribution Amount: As of any Distribution Date,
the lesser of (x) the related Total Monthly Excess Spread for such Distribution
Date and (y) the related Overcollateralization Deficiency for such Distribution
Date.
Xxxxxx Xxx: The Federal National Mortgage Association and its
successors in interest.
Xxxxxx Mae Guides: The Xxxxxx Xxx Seller's Guide and the Xxxxxx Mae
Servicer's Guide and all amendments or additions thereto.
FDIC: The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and its successors
in interest.
Final Recovery Determination: With respect to any defaulted Mortgage
Loan or any REO Property (other than a Mortgage Loan or REO Property purchased
by the Depositor, Fremont, EquiFirst or the Purchaser, as contemplated by this
Agreement), a determination made by the Servicer that all Insurance Proceeds,
Condemnation Proceeds, Liquidation Proceeds and other payments or recoveries
which the Servicer, in its reasonable good faith judgment, expects to be finally
recoverable in respect thereof have been so recovered. The Servicer shall
maintain records, prepared by a Servicing Officer, of each Final Recovery
Determination made thereby.
Final Scheduled Distribution Date: The Final Scheduled Distribution
Date for each Class of Certificates is the Distribution Date occurring in July
2045.
First Lien Mortgage Loan: Any Mortgage Loan secured by a first lien
Mortgage on the related Mortgaged Property.
Fitch: Fitch, Inc., and its successors in interest. If Fitch is
designated as a Rating Agency in the Preliminary Statement, for purposes of
Section 10.05(b) the address for notices to Fitch shall be Fitch, Inc., Xxx
Xxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000, Attention: MBS Monitoring - GSAMP
Trust 2005-HE4, or such other address as Fitch may hereafter furnish to the
Depositor, the Servicer, the Custodians and the Trustee.
Fixed Rate Mortgage Loan: A fixed rate Mortgage Loan.
Forbearance: As defined in Section 3.07(a).
Xxxxxxx Mac: The Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, a corporate
instrumentality of the United States created and existing under Title III of the
Emergency Home Finance Act of 1970, as amended, and its successors in interest.
Fremont: Fremont Investment & Loan, a California state charted
industrial bank, and its successors in interest.
Fremont Agreements: Collectively, the Fremont Purchase Agreement,
without the mortgage loan schedule exhibits, and the Fremont Assignment
Agreement, copies of which are attached hereto as Exhibit R.
Fremont Assignment Agreement: The Assignment, Assumption and
Recognition Agreement, dated as of August 25, 2005, among the Purchaser, the
Depositor and Fremont.
Fremont Mortgage Loan: Each Mortgage Loan purchased by the Purchaser
pursuant to a Fremont Purchase Agreement and identified as a "Fremont Mortgage
Loan" on the Mortgage Loan Schedule.
Fremont Purchase Agreement: The Mortgage Loan Purchase and
Warranties Agreements, dated as of October 1, 2004, by and between Fremont and
the Purchaser, solely insofar as the Fremont Purchase Agreement relates to the
Fremont Mortgage Loans.
Gross Margin: With respect to each Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan,
the fixed percentage amount set forth in the related Mortgage Note to be added
to the applicable Index to determine the Mortgage Interest Rate.
Group I Mortgage Loans: The Mortgage Loans identified on the
Mortgage Loan Schedule as Group I Mortgage Loans.
Group II Mortgage Loans: The Mortgage Loans identified on the
Mortgage Loan Schedule as Group II Mortgage Loans.
High Cost Mortgage Loan: A Mortgage Loan that is (a) covered by the
Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act of 1994, (b) identified, classified or
characterized as "high cost," "threshold," "covered," or "predatory" under any
other applicable state, federal or local law (or a similarly identified,
classified or characterized loan using different terminology under a law
imposing heightened regulatory scrutiny or additional legal liability for
residential mortgage loans having high interest rates, points and/or fees) or
(c) categorized as "High Cost" or "Covered" pursuant to Appendix E of the
Standard & Poor's Glossary.
Home Loan: A Mortgage Loan categorized as "Home Loan" pursuant to
Appendix E of Standard & Poor's Glossary.
Index: As to each Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan, the index from time
to time in effect for the adjustment of the Mortgage Interest Rate set forth as
such on the related Mortgage Note.
Initial Certification: The Initial Certification submitted by a
Custodian or the Trustee, as applicable, substantially in the form of Exhibit G.
Insurance Policy: With respect to any Mortgage Loan included in the
Trust Fund, any insurance policy, including all riders and endorsements thereto
in effect, including any replacement policy or policies for any Insurance
Policies.
Insurance Proceeds: With respect to each Mortgage Loan, proceeds of
insurance policies insuring the Mortgage Loan or the related Mortgaged Property.
Interest Accrual Period: With respect to each Class of LIBOR
Certificates and each Corresponding Class of Lower-Tier Regular Interests and
each Corresponding Class of Upper-Tier Regular Interests for any Distribution
Date, the period commencing on the immediately preceding Distribution Date (or,
for the initial Distribution Date, the Closing Date) and ending on the day
immediately preceding the current Distribution Date. For purposes of computing
interest accruals on each Class of LIBOR Certificates, each Corresponding Class
of Lower-Tier Regular Interest and each Corresponding Class of Upper-Tier
Regular Interest, each Interest Accrual Period has the actual number of days in
such period and each year is assumed to have 360 days.
Interest Only Mortgage Loan: A Mortgage Loan for which the related
Mortgage Note provides for Scheduled Payments of interest only for a period of
time as specified in the related Mortgage Note.
Interest Rate Swap Agreement: The interest rate swap agreement,
dated as of August 25, 2005, between Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Capital Markets, L.P. and
Xxxxxxx Sachs Mortgage Company or any other swap agreement (including any
related schedules) entered into by the Trustee on behalf of the Trust pursuant
to Section 2.01(d).
Interest Remittance Amount: With respect to any Distribution Date
and the Mortgage Loans in a Loan Group, that portion of Available Funds
allocated to interest relating to the Mortgage Loans in such Loan Group and any
Net Swap Receipts attributable to such Loan Group for such Distribution Date,
net of any Net Swap Payments made from such Loan Group with respect to such
Distribution Date. For purposes of this Agreement, any Net Swap Payments or Net
Swap Receipts shall be allocated by the Trustee between Loan Groups based on the
respective aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans in each Loan
Group.
Interim Servicing Agreement: Collectively, the Flow Interim
Servicing Agreement, dated as of November 1, 2004, between the Purchaser and
Acoustic relating to the Acoustic Mortgage Loans, the Flow Interim Servicing
Agreement, dated as of November 1, 2004, between the Purchaser and Fremont
relating to the Fremont Mortgage Loans, the Flow Interim Servicing Agreement,
dated as of July 1, 2005, between the Purchaser and Meritage relating to the
Meritage Mortgage Loans, the Flow Interim Servicing Agreement, dated as of
September 30, 2004, between the Purchaser and Countrywide Home Loans Servicing
LP relating to the Conduit Mortgage Loans, and the EquiFirst Purchase Agreement
as that agreement relates to the interim servicing of the EquiFirst Mortgage
Loans.
Investment Account: As defined in Section 3.12(a).
Investor: With respect to each MERS Designated Mortgage Loan, the
Person named on the MERS System as the investor pursuant to the MERS Procedures
Manual.
Investor-Based Exemption: Any of Prohibited Transaction Class
Exemption ("PTCE") 84-14 (for transactions by independent "qualified
professional asset managers"), PTCE 91-38 (for transactions by bank collective
investment funds), XXXX 00-0 (for transactions by insurance company pooled
separate accounts), PTCE 95-60 (for transactions by insurance company general
accounts) or PTCE 96-23 (for transactions effected by "in-house asset
managers"), or any comparable exemption available under Similar Law.
X.X. Xxxxxx Trust Company: X.X. Xxxxxx Trust Company, National
Association, a national banking association, and its successors in interest.
JPMorgan: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, a national
banking association, and its successors in interest.
Late Collections: With respect to any Mortgage Loan and any Due
Period, all amounts received after the Remittance Date immediately following
such Due Period, whether as late payments of Scheduled Payments or as Insurance
Proceeds, Condemnation Proceeds, Liquidation Proceeds or otherwise, which
represent late payments or collections of principal and/or interest due (without
regard to any acceleration of payments under the related Mortgage and Mortgage
Note) but delinquent for such Due Period and not previously recovered.
LIBOR: With respect to any Interest Accrual Period for the LIBOR
Certificates, the rate determined by the Trustee on the related LIBOR
Determination Date on the basis of the offered rate for one-month U.S. dollar
deposits as such rate appears on Telerate Page 3750 as of 11:00 a.m. (London
time) on such date; provided, that if such rate does not appear on Telerate Page
3750, the rate for such date will be determined on the basis of the rates at
which one-month U.S. dollar deposits are offered by the Reference Banks at
approximately 11:00 a.m. (London time) on such date to prime banks in the London
interbank market. In such event, the Trustee shall request the principal London
office of each of the Reference Banks to provide a quotation of its rate. If at
least two such quotations are provided, the rate for that date will be the
arithmetic mean of the quotations (rounded upwards if necessary to the nearest
whole multiple of 1/16%). If fewer than two quotations are provided as
requested, the rate for that date will be the arithmetic mean of the rates
quoted by major banks in New York City, selected by the Trustee (after
consultation with the Depositor), at approximately 11:00 a.m. (New York City
time) on such date for one-month U.S. dollar deposits of leading European banks.
LIBOR Certificates: As specified in the Preliminary Statement.
LIBOR Determination Date: With respect to any Interest Accrual
Period for the LIBOR Certificates, the second London Business Day preceding the
commencement of such Interest Accrual Period.
Lifetime Rate Cap: The provision of each Mortgage Note related to an
Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan which provides for an absolute maximum Mortgage
Interest Rate thereunder. The Mortgage Interest Rate during the terms of each
Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan shall not at any time exceed the Mortgage Interest
Rate at the time of origination of such Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan by more
than the amount per annum set forth on the Mortgage Loan Schedule.
Liquidated Mortgage Loan: With respect to any Distribution Date, a
defaulted Mortgage Loan (including any REO Property) which was liquidated or
charged-off in the calendar month preceding the month of such Distribution Date
and as to which the Servicer has certified (in accordance with this Agreement)
that it has made a Final Recovery Determination.
Liquidation Event: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, any of the
following events: (i) such Mortgage Loan is paid in full; (ii) a Final Recovery
Determination is made as to such Mortgage Loan; or (iii) such Mortgage Loan is
removed from coverage under this Agreement by reason of its being purchased,
sold or replaced pursuant to or as contemplated by this Agreement. With respect
to any REO Property, either of the following events: (i) a Final Recovery
Determination is made as to such REO Property; or (ii) such REO Property is
removed from coverage under this Agreement by reason of its being purchased
pursuant to this Agreement.
Liquidation Proceeds: The amounts, other than Insurance Proceeds,
Condemnation Proceeds or those received following the acquisition of REO
Property, received in connection with the liquidation of a defaulted Mortgage
Loan, whether through a trustee's sale, foreclosure sale or otherwise, including
any Subsequent Recoveries.
Loan Group: The Group I Mortgage Loans or the Group II Mortgage
Loans, as applicable.
Loan Group Cap: The Loan Group I Cap or the Loan Group II Cap, as
applicable.
Loan Group I Cap: With respect to the Group I Mortgage Loans as of
any Distribution Date, a per annum rate equal to the product of (i) 30 divided
by the actual number of days in the Interest Accrual Period and (ii) the sum of
(A) the weighted average of the Mortgage Interest Rates for each Group I
Mortgage Loan (in each case, less the applicable Expense Fee Rate and, if
applicable, the Coupon Strip Rate) then in effect on the beginning of the
related Due Period and (B) Net Swap Receipts, if any, less Net Swap Payments if
any, divided by the Stated Principal Balance of the mortgage loans at the
beginning of the related Due Period multiplied by 12.
Loan Group II Cap: With respect to the Group II Mortgage Loans as of
any Distribution Date, a per annum rate equal to the product of (i) 30 divided
by the actual number of days in the Interest Accrual Period and (ii) the sum of
(A) the weighted average of the Mortgage Interest Rates for each Group II
Mortgage Loan (in each case, less the applicable Expense Fee Rate and, if
applicable, the Coupon Strip Rate) then in effect on the beginning of the
related Due Period and (B) Net Swap Receipts, if any, less Net Swap Payments if
any, divided by the Stated Principal Balance of the mortgage loans at the
beginning of the related Due Period multiplied by 12.
Loan-to-Value Ratio or LTV: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, at
any time, the ratio (expressed as a percentage) of the principal balance of the
Mortgage Loan as of the date of determination, to the Appraisal Value of the
related Mortgaged Property.
London Business Day: Any day on which dealings in deposits of United
States dollars are transacted in the London interbank market.
Lower-Tier Interest Rate: As described in the Preliminary Statement.
Lower-Tier Principal Amount: As described in the Preliminary
Statement.
Lower-Tier Regular Interest: Each of the Class LT-A-1, Class
LT-A-2A, Class LT-A-2B, Class LT-A-2C, Class LT-M-1, Class LT-M-2, Class LT-M-3,
Class LT-M-4, Class LT-M-5, Class LT-M-6, Class LT-B-1, Class LT-B-2, Class
LT-B-3, Class LT-B-4, Class LT-IO, Class LT-CSIO, Class LT-3, Class LT-Group I,
Class LT-Group II, and Class LT-Accrual Interests as described in the
Preliminary Statement.
Lower-Tier REMIC: As described in the Preliminary Statement.
Majority Class C Certificateholder: The Holder or Holders of a
majority of the Percentage Interests in the Class C Certificates.
Market Value Change Report: A report setting forth changes in
property value of the Mortgaged Properties in a format agreed upon by the
Servicer and the Depositor.
Maturity Reserve Accounts: The corpus of a trust created pursuant to
Section 4.07 of this Agreement, consisting of the Class CSIO Interest, the
Coupon Strip Reserve Account and the Excess Cashflow Account, subject to the
obligation to pay amounts specified in Section 4.07. The Maturity Reserve
Accounts shall not be an asset of any Trust REMIC.
Meritage: Meritage Mortgage Corporation, an Oregon corporation, and
its successors in interest.
Meritage Mortgage Loan: Each Mortgage Loan purchased by the
Purchaser pursuant to the Meritage Purchase Agreement and identified as a
"Meritage Mortgage Loan" on the Mortgage Loan Schedule.
Meritage Purchase Agreement: The Flow Mortgage Loan Purchase
Agreement, dated as of July 1, 2005, by and between Meritage and the Purchaser,
solely insofar as the Meritage Purchase Agreement relates to the Meritage
Mortgage Loans.
MERS: As defined in Section 2.01(b).
MERS Designated Mortgage Loan: Mortgage Loans for which (a) the
applicable Original Loan Seller has designated or will designate MERS as, and
has taken or will take such action as is necessary to cause MERS to be, the
mortgagee of record, as nominee for the applicable Original Loan Seller, in
accordance with the MERS Procedures Manual and (b) the applicable Original Loan
Seller has designated or will designate the Trust as the Investor on the MERS(R)
System.
MERS Procedures Manual: The MERS Procedures Manual, as it may be
amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time.
MERS(R) System: MERS mortgage electronic registry system, as more
particularly described in the MERS Procedures Manual.
Monthly Statement: The statement made available to the
Certificateholders pursuant to Section 4.03.
Moody's: Xxxxx'x Investors Service, Inc., and its successors in
interest. If Xxxxx'x is designated as a Rating Agency in the Preliminary
Statement, for purposes of Section 10.05(b) the address for notices to Moody's
shall be Xxxxx'x Investors Service, Inc., 00 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx
00000, Attention: Residential Mortgage Pass-Through Group, or such other address
as Moody's may hereafter furnish to the Depositor, the Servicer, the Custodians
and the Trustee.
Mortgage: The mortgage, deed of trust or other instrument identified
on the Mortgage Loan Schedule as securing a Mortgage Note, including all riders
thereto.
Mortgage File: The items pertaining to a particular Mortgage Loan
contained in either the Servicing File or Custodial File.
Mortgage Interest Rate: The annual rate of interest borne on a
Mortgage Note with respect to each Mortgage Loan.
Mortgage Loan: An individual Mortgage Loan which is the subject of
this Agreement, each Mortgage Loan originally sold and subject to this Agreement
being identified on the Mortgage Loan Schedule, which Mortgage Loan includes,
without limitation, the Mortgage File, the Custodial File, the Servicing File,
the Scheduled Payments, Principal Prepayments, Liquidation Proceeds,
Condemnation Proceeds, Insurance Proceeds, REO Disposition proceeds, Prepayment
Premiums and all other rights, benefits, proceeds and obligations arising from
or in connection with such Mortgage Loan, excluding replaced or repurchased
Mortgage Loans.
Mortgage Loan Documents: The mortgage loan documents pertaining to
each Mortgage Loan.
Mortgage Loan Schedule: A schedule of Mortgage Loans delivered to
the Trustee on the Closing Date and referred to on Schedule I, such schedule
setting forth the following information with respect to each Mortgage Loan as of
the Cut-off Date: (1) the applicable Original Loan Seller's Mortgage Loan
identifying number; (2) the Mortgagor's name; (3) the street address of the
Mortgaged Property including the city, state and zip code; (4) a code indicating
whether the Mortgaged Property is owner-occupied, a second home or investment
property; (5) the number and type of residential units constituting the
Mortgaged Property (i.e., a single family residence, a 2-4 family residence, a
unit in a condominium project or a unit in a planned unit development or a
manufactured housing unit); (6) the original months to maturity or the remaining
months to maturity from the Cut-off Date, in any case based on the original
amortization schedule and, if different, the maturity expressed in the same
manner but based on the actual amortization schedule; (7) with respect to First
Lien Mortgage Loans, the Loan-to-Value Ratio at origination, and with respect to
Second Lien Mortgage Loans, the Combined Loan-to-Value Ratio at origination; (8)
the Mortgage Interest Rate as of the Cut-off Date; (9) the date on which the
Scheduled Payment was due on the Mortgage Loan and, if such date is not
consistent with the Due Date currently in effect, such Due Date; (10) the stated
maturity date; (11) the amount of the Scheduled Payment as of the Cut-off Date;
(12) the last payment date on which a Scheduled Payment was actually applied to
pay interest and the outstanding principal balance; (13) the original principal
amount of the Mortgage Loan; (14) the principal balance of the Mortgage Loan as
of the close of business on the Cut-off Date, after deduction of payments of
principal due and collected on or before the Cut-off Date; (15) with respect to
Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loans, the Adjustment Date; (16) with respect to
Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loans, the Gross Margin; (17) with respect to
Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loans, the Lifetime Rate Cap under the terms of the
Mortgage Note; (18) with respect to Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loans, a code
indicating the type of Index; (19) with respect to Adjustable Rate Mortgage
Loans, the Periodic Mortgage Interest Rate Cap under the terms of the Mortgage
Note; (20) with respect to Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loans, the Periodic Mortgage
Interest Rate Floor under the terms of the Mortgage Note; (21) the type of
Mortgage Loan (i.e., fixed rate, adjustable rate, first lien, second lien); (22)
a code indicating the purpose of the loan (i.e., purchase, rate and term
refinance, equity take-out refinance); (23) a code indicating the documentation
style (i.e., full documentation, limited documentation or stated income); (24)
the loan credit classification (as described in the Underwriting Guidelines);
(25) whether such Mortgage Loan provides for a Prepayment Premium; (26) the
Prepayment Premium period of such Mortgage Loan, if applicable; (27) a
description of the Prepayment Premium, if applicable; (28) the Mortgage Interest
Rate as of origination; (29) the credit risk score (FICO score) at origination;
(30) the date of origination; (31) the date of the purchase of the Mortgage
Loan, if applicable; (32) a code indicating whether the Mortgage Loan is
assumable; (33) the Mortgage Interest Rate adjustment period; (34) the Mortgage
Interest Rate floor; (35) the Mortgage Interest Rate calculation method (i.e.,
30/360, simple interest, other); (36) a code indicating whether the Mortgage
Loan has been modified; (37) the one-year payment history; (38) the Due Date for
the first Scheduled Payment; (39) the original Scheduled Payment due; (40) with
respect to the related Mortgagor, the debt-to-income ratio; (41) the Appraised
Value of the Mortgaged Property; (42) the sales price of the Mortgaged Property
if the Mortgage Loan was originated in connection with the purchase of the
Mortgaged Property; (43) whether the Mortgage Loan is covered by PMI policy and
name of insurer; (44) with respect to each MERS Designated Mortgage Loan, the
MERS identification number; (45) a code indicating if a Mortgage Loan is or has
had a 30 Day Delinquency; (46) whether the Mortgage Loan is a Fremont Mortgage
Loan, an Acoustic Mortgage Loan, a Meritage Mortgage Loan, an EquiFirst Mortgage
Loan, a ResMAE Mortgage Loan or a Conduit Mortgage Loan; (47) a code indicating
if the Mortgage Loan is an Interest Only Mortgage Loan; (48) the applicable
custodian for the related Mortgage File (i.e., a Custodian or the Trustee) and
(49) a code indicating whether such Mortgage Loan is a Home Loan. With respect
to the related Mortgage Loans in the aggregate: (1) the number of Mortgage
Loans; (2) the current aggregate outstanding principal balance of the Mortgage
Loans; (3) the weighted average Mortgage Interest Rate of the Mortgage Loans;
and (4) the weighted average maturity of the Mortgage Loans.
Mortgage Note: The note or other evidence of the indebtedness of a
Mortgagor under a Mortgage Loan, including all riders thereto.
Mortgaged Property: The real property (or leasehold estate, if
applicable) identified on the Mortgage Loan Schedule as securing repayment of
the debt evidenced by a Mortgage Note.
Mortgagor: The obligor(s) on a Mortgage Note.
Net Monthly Excess Cash Flow: For any Distribution Date the amount
remaining for distribution pursuant to subsection 4.02(a)(iii) (before giving
effect to distributions pursuant to such subsection).
Net Prepayment Interest Shortfall: For any Distribution Date, the
amount by which the sum of the Prepayment Interest Shortfalls for such
Distribution Date exceeds the sum of the Compensating Interest payments made
with respect to such Distribution Date.
Net Swap Payment: With respect to any Distribution Date, any net
payment (other than a Swap Termination Payment) made by the Trust to the Swap
Provider on the related Fixed Rate Payer Payment Date (as defined in the
Interest Rate Swap Agreement).
Net Swap Receipt: With respect to any Distribution Date, any net
payment (other than a Swap Termination Payment) made by the Swap Provider to the
Trust on the related Floating Rate Payer Payment Date (as defined in the
Interest Rate Swap Agreement).
NIM Issuer: The entity established as the issuer of the NIM
Securities.
NIM Securities: Any debt securities secured or otherwise backed by
some or all of the Class X and Class P Certificates that are rated by one or
more Rating Agencies.
NIM Trustee: The trustee for the NIM Securities.
90+ Day Delinquent Mortgage Loan: Each Mortgage Loan with respect to
which any portion of a Scheduled Payment is, as of the last day of the prior Due
Period, three months or more past due (without giving effect to any grace
period), including each Mortgage Loan in foreclosure, all REO Property and each
Mortgage Loan for which the Mortgagor has filed for bankruptcy.
Non-Permitted Transferee: As defined in Section 8.11(e).
Nonrecoverable P&I Advance: Any P&I Advance previously made or
proposed to be made in respect of a Mortgage Loan or REO Property that, in the
good faith business judgment of the Servicer, will not or, in the case of a
proposed P&I Advance, would not be ultimately recoverable from related late
payments, Insurance Proceeds, Condemnation Proceeds or Liquidation Proceeds on
such Mortgage Loan or REO Property as provided herein.
Nonrecoverable Servicing Advance: Any Servicing Advances previously
made or proposed to be made in respect of a Mortgage Loan or REO Property,
which, in the good faith business judgment of the Servicer, will not or, in the
case of a proposed Servicing Advance, would not, be ultimately recoverable from
related Insurance Proceeds, Condemnation Proceeds, Liquidation Proceeds or
otherwise.
Non-Rule 144A Investment Letter: As defined in Section 5.02(b).
Notice of Final Distribution: The notice to be provided pursuant to
Section 9.02 to the effect that final distribution on any of the Certificates
shall be made only upon presentation and surrender thereof.
Offered Certificates: As specified in the Preliminary Statement.
Officer's Certificate: A certificate signed by an officer of the
Servicer with responsibility for the servicing of the Mortgage Loans required to
be serviced by the Servicer and listed on a list delivered to the Trustee
pursuant to this Agreement.
Opinion of Counsel: A written opinion of counsel, who may be
in-house counsel for the Servicer or a Subservicer, reasonably acceptable to the
Trustee; provided, that any Opinion of Counsel relating to (a) qualification of
any Trust REMIC as a REMIC or (b) compliance with the REMIC Provisions, must
(unless otherwise stated in such Opinion of Counsel) be an opinion of counsel
who (i) is in fact independent of the Servicer of the Mortgage Loans, (ii) does
not have any material direct or indirect financial interest in the Servicer of
the Mortgage Loans or in an affiliate of either and (iii) is not connected with
the Servicer of the Mortgage Loans as an officer, employee, director or person
performing similar functions.
Optional Termination Date: The date determined as follows:
(i) The Servicer (at the direction of the Majority Class C
Certificateholder (as evidenced on the Certificate Register)), pursuant to
Section 9.01, shall cause the Optional Termination Date to occur on any
Distribution Date on which the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the
Mortgage Loans, as of the last day of the related Due Period, is equal to 10% or
less of the Cut off Date Pool Principal Balance (provided, that if the Depositor
or an Affiliate of the Depositor is one of the Holders constituting such
majority, then there must be at least one other unaffiliated Holder constituting
such majority and the Class C Certificates held by such Holder, or unaffiliated
Holders in the aggregate, must represent at least a 10% Percentage Interest in
the Class C Certificates); or
(ii) The Servicer may cause the Optional Termination Date to occur
on Distribution Date on which the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the
Mortgage Loans, as of the last day of the related Due Period, is equal to 5% or
less of the Cut-off Date Pool Principal Balance.
Original Loan Sellers: With respect to each Fremont Mortgage Loan,
Fremont, with respect to each EquiFirst Mortgage Loan, EquiFirst, with respect
to each Acoustic Mortgage Loan, Acoustic, with respect to each Meritage Mortgage
Loan, Meritage, with respect to each ResMAE Mortgage Loan, ResMAE and with
respect to each Conduit Mortgage Loan, the Person who sold such Conduit Mortgage
Loan to the Purchaser.
Original Purchase Date: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, the date
on which the applicable Original Loan Seller sold such Mortgage Loan to the
Purchaser pursuant to the applicable Purchase Agreement.
OTS: Office of Thrift Supervision, and any successor thereto.
Outstanding: With respect to the Certificates as of any date of
determination, all Certificates theretofore executed and authenticated under
this Agreement except:
(i) Certificates theretofore cancelled by the Trustee or delivered
to the Trustee for cancellation; and
(ii) Certificates in exchange for which or in lieu of which other
Certificates have been executed and delivered by the Trustee pursuant to
this Agreement.
Outstanding Mortgage Loan: As of any Due Date, a Mortgage Loan with
a Stated Principal Balance greater than zero which was not the subject of a
Principal Prepayment in Full prior to such Due Date and which did not become a
Liquidated Mortgage Loan prior to such Due Date.
Overcollateralized Amount: As of any Distribution Date, the excess,
if any, of (a) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans for
such Distribution Date over (b) the aggregate of the Class Certificate Balances
of the LIBOR Certificates as of such Distribution Date (after giving effect to
the payment of the Principal Remittance Amount on such Certificates on such
Distribution Date).
Overcollateralization Deficiency: With respect to any Distribution
Date, the excess, if any, of (a) the Specified Overcollateralized Amount
applicable to such Distribution Date over (b) the Overcollateralized Amount
applicable to such Distribution Date.
Overcollateralization Floor: With respect to any Distribution Date,
0.50% of the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the
Cut-off Date.
Overcollateralization Reduction Amount: With respect to any
Distribution Date, an amount equal to the lesser of (a) the Excess
Overcollateralized Amount and (b) the Net Monthly Excess Cash Flow.
Ownership Interest: As to any Residual Certificate, any ownership
interest in such Certificate including any interest in such Certificate as the
Holder thereof and any other interest therein, whether direct or indirect, legal
or beneficial.
P&I Advance: As to any Mortgage Loan or REO Property, any advance
made by the Servicer in respect of any Remittance Date representing the
aggregate of all payments of principal and interest, net of the Servicing Fee,
that were due during the related Due Period on the Mortgage Loans and that were
delinquent on the related Remittance Date, plus certain amounts representing
assumed payments not covered by any current net income on the Mortgaged
Properties acquired by foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure as determined
pursuant to Section 4.01.
Pass-Through Margin: Except as set forth in the following sentence,
with respect to each Class of LIBOR Certificates, the following percentages:
Class A-1 Certificates, 0.240%; Class A-2A Certificates, 0.120%; Class A-2B
Certificates, 0.250%; Class A-2C Certificates, 0.370%; Class M-1 Certificates,
0.450%; Class M-2 Certificates, 0.490%; Class M-3 Certificates, 0.520%; Class
M-4 Certificates, 0.590%; Class M-5 Certificates, 0.630%; Class M-6
Certificates, 0.690%; Class B-1 Certificates, 1.150%; Class B-2 Certificates,
1.300%; Class B-3 Certificates, 1.750%; and Class B-4 Certificates, 2.500%. On
the first possible Optional Termination Date, the Pass-Through Margins shall
increase to: Class A-1, 0.480%; Class A-2A, 0.240%; Class A-2B, 0.500%; Class
A-2C, 0.740%; Class M-1, 0.675%; Class M-2, 0.735%; Class M-3, 0.780%; Class
M-4, 0.885%; Class M-5, 0.945%; Class M-6, 1.035%; Class B-1, 1.725%, Class B-2,
1.950%; Class B-3, 2.625%; and Class B-4, 3.750%.
Pass-Through Rate: For each Class of Regular Certificates, each
Pooling-Tier REMIC-1 Regular Interest, each Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 Regular
Interest, each Lower-Tier Regular Interest, each Upper-Tier Regular Interest,
and each Class X REMIC Regular Interest, the per annum rate set forth or
calculated in the manner described in the Preliminary Statement.
Percentage Interest: As to any Certificate, the percentage interest
evidenced thereby in distributions required to be made on the related Class,
such percentage interest being set forth on the face thereof or equal to the
percentage obtained by dividing the Denomination of such Certificate by the
aggregate of the Denominations of all Certificates of the same Class.
Periodic Mortgage Interest Rate Cap: With respect to each Adjustable
Rate Mortgage Loan, the provision of each Mortgage Note which provides for an
absolute maximum amount by which the Mortgage Interest Rate therein may increase
or decrease on an Adjustment Date above or below the Mortgage Interest Rate
previously in effect. The Periodic Mortgage Interest Rate Cap for each
Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan is the rate set forth on the Mortgage Loan
Schedule.
Periodic Mortgage Interest Rate Floor: With respect to each
Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan, the provision of each Mortgage Note which
provides for an absolute minimum amount by which the Mortgage Interest Rate
therein may increase or decrease on an Adjustment Date above or below the
Mortgage Interest Rate previously in effect. The Periodic Mortgage Interest Rate
Floor for each Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan is the rate set forth on the
Mortgage Loan Schedule.
Permitted Investments: Any one or more of the following obligations
or securities acquired at a purchase price of not greater than par, regardless
of whether issued by the Servicer, the Trustee or any of their respective
Affiliates:
(i) direct obligations of, or obligations fully guaranteed as to
timely payment of principal and interest by, the United States or any
agency or instrumentality thereof, provided such obligations are backed by
the full faith and credit of the United States;
(ii) demand and time deposits in, certificates of deposit of, or
bankers' acceptances (which shall each have an original maturity of not
more than 90 days and, in the case of bankers' acceptances, shall in no
event have an original maturity of more than 365 days or a remaining
maturity of more than 30 days) denominated in United States dollars and
issued by any Depository Institution and rated "P-1" by Moody's, "A-1+" by
S&P and "F1+" by Fitch (in each case, to the extent they are designated as
Rating Agencies in the Preliminary Statement);
(iii) repurchase obligations with respect to any security described
in clause (i) above entered into with a Depository Institution (acting as
principal);
(iv) securities bearing interest or sold at a discount that are
issued by any corporation incorporated under the laws of the United States
of America or any state thereof and that are rated by each Rating Agency
that rates such securities in its highest long-term unsecured rating
categories at the time of such investment or contractual commitment
providing for such investment;
(v) commercial paper (including both non-interest-bearing discount
obligations and interest-bearing obligations payable on demand or on a
specified date not more than 30 days after the date of acquisition
thereof) that is rated by each Rating Agency that rates such securities in
its highest short-term unsecured debt rating available at the time of such
investment;
(vi) units of money market funds, including money market funds
advised by the Depositor or the Trustee or an Affiliate thereof, that have
been rated "Aaa" by Moody's, "AAAm" or "AAAm-G" by Standard & Poor's and
at least "AA" by Fitch (in each case, to the extent they are designated as
Rating Agencies in the Preliminary Statement); and
(vii) if previously confirmed in writing to the Trustee, any other
demand, money market or time deposit, or any other obligation, security or
investment, as may be acceptable to the Rating Agencies as a permitted
investment of funds backing "Aaa" or "AAA" rated securities;
provided, however, that no instrument described hereunder shall evidence either
the right to receive (a) only interest with respect to the obligations
underlying such instrument or (b) both principal and interest payments derived
from obligations underlying such instrument and the interest and principal
payments with respect to such instrument provide a yield to maturity at par
greater than 120% of the yield to maturity at par of the underlying obligations.
For investments in the Distribution Account (except during the Trustee Float
Period), only the obligations or securities (or instruments which invest in the
obligations or securities) specified in clause (i) above shall constitute
Permitted Investments.
Permitted Transferee: Any Person other than (i) the United States,
any State or political subdivision thereof, or any agency or instrumentality of
any of the foregoing, (ii) a foreign government, international organization or
any agency or instrumentality of either of the foregoing, (iii) an organization
(except certain farmers' cooperatives described in Section 521 of the Code)
which is exempt from tax imposed by Chapter 1 of the Code (including the tax
imposed by Section 511 of the Code on unrelated business taxable income) on any
excess inclusions (as defined in Section 860E(c)(1) of the Code) with respect to
any Residual Certificate, (iv) rural electric and telephone cooperatives
described in Section 1381(a)(2)(C) of the Code, (v) a Person that is not a U.S.
Person or a U.S. Person with respect to whom income from a Residual Certificate
is attributable to a foreign permanent establishment or fixed base (within the
meaning of an applicable income tax treaty) of such Person or any other U.S.
Person, (vi) an "electing large partnership" within the meaning of Section 775
of the Code and (vii) any other Person so designated by the Depositor based upon
an Opinion of Counsel that the Transfer of an Ownership Interest in a Residual
Certificate to such Person may cause any Trust REMIC to fail to qualify as a
REMIC at any time that the Certificates are outstanding. The terms "United
States," "State" and "international organization" shall have the meanings set
forth in Section 7701 of the Code or successor provisions. A corporation will
not be treated as an instrumentality of the United States or of any State or
political subdivision thereof for these purposes if all of its activities are
subject to tax and, with the exception of Xxxxxxx Mac, a majority of its board
of directors is not selected by such government unit.
Person: Any individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture,
association, limited liability company, joint-stock company, trust,
unincorporated organization or government, or any agency or political
subdivision thereof.
Physical Certificates: As specified in the Preliminary Statement.
Plan: As defined in Section 5.02(b).
Pool Stated Principal Balance: As to any Distribution Date, the
aggregate of the Stated Principal Balances of the Mortgage Loans for such
Distribution Date that were Outstanding Mortgage Loans on the Due Date in the
related Due Period.
Pooling-Tier Interest Rate: As specified in the Preliminary
Statement.
Pooling-Tier REMIC-1: As described in the Preliminary Statement.
Pooling-Tier REMIC-1 Interest Rate: As described in the Preliminary
Statement.
Pooling-Tier REMIC-1 Principal Amount: As described in the
Preliminary Statement.
Pooling-Tier REMIC-1 Regular Interest: As described in the
Preliminary Statement.
Pooling-Tier REMIC-1 Loan Group I WAC Rate: With respect to the
Group I Mortgage Loans as of any Distribution Date, a per annum rate equal to
(a) the weighted average of the Mortgage Interest Rates for each such Mortgage
Loan (in each case, less than the applicable Expense Fee Rate and, if
applicable, the Coupon Strip Rate) then in effect on the beginning of the
related Due Period on such Mortgage Loans, multiplied by (b) 30 divided by the
actual number of days in the related Interest Accrual Period.
Pooling-Tier REMIC-1 Loan Group II WAC Rate: With respect to the
Group II Mortgage Loans as of any Distribution Date, a per annum rate equal to
(a) the weighted average of the Mortgage Interest Rates for each such Mortgage
Loan (in each case, less than the applicable Expense Fee Rate and, if
applicable, the Coupon Strip Rate) then in effect on the beginning of the
related Due Period on such Mortgage Loans, multiplied by (b) 30 divided by the
actual number of days in the related Interest Accrual Period.
Pooling-Tier REMIC-2: As described in the Preliminary Statement.
Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 Interest Rate: As described in the Preliminary
Statement.
Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 IO Interest: Any of the Pooling-Tier REMIC-2
Regular Interests with the designation "IO" in its name.
Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 IO Notional Balance: As described in the
Preliminary Statement.
Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 Principal Amount: As described in the
Preliminary Statement.
Pooling-Tier REMIC-2 Regular Interest: As described in the
Preliminary Statement.
Prepayment Interest Shortfall: With respect to any Remittance Date,
the sum of, for each Mortgage Loan that was, during the related Prepayment
Period, the subject of a Principal Prepayment that was applied by the Servicer
to reduce the outstanding principal balance of such Mortgage Loan on a date
preceding the Due Date in the succeeding Prepayment Period, an amount equal to
the product of (a) the Mortgage Interest Rate net of the Servicing Fee Rate for
such Mortgage Loan, (b) the amount of the Principal Prepayment for such Mortgage
Loan, (c) 1/360 and (d) the number of days commencing on the date on which such
Principal Prepayment was applied and ending on the last day of the related
Prepayment Period.
Prepayment Period: With respect to any Distribution Date, the
calendar month preceding the calendar month in which such Distribution Date
occurs.
Prepayment Premium: Any prepayment premium, penalty or charge
collected by the Servicer with respect to a Mortgage Loan from a Mortgagor in
connection with any voluntary Principal Prepayment pursuant to the terms of the
related Mortgage Note.
Principal Distribution Amount: For any Distribution Date, the sum of
(i) the Basic Principal Distribution Amount for such Distribution Date and (ii)
the Extra Principal Distribution Amount for such Distribution Date.
Principal Prepayment: Any full or partial payment or other recovery
of principal on a Mortgage Loan (including upon liquidation of a Mortgage Loan)
which is received in advance of its scheduled Due Date, excluding any Prepayment
Premium and which is not accompanied by an amount of interest representing
scheduled interest due on any date or dates in any month or months subsequent to
the month of prepayment.
Principal Prepayment in Full: Any Principal Prepayment made by a
Mortgagor of the entire principal balance of a Mortgage Loan.
Principal Remittance Amount: With respect to any Distribution Date,
the amount equal to the sum of the following amounts (without duplication) with
respect to the related Due Period: (i) each scheduled payment of principal on a
Mortgage Loan due during such Due Period and received by the Servicer on or
prior to the related Determination Date or advanced by the Servicer for the
related Remittance Date (ii) all Principal Prepayments received during the
related Prepayment Period, (iii) all Liquidation Proceeds, Condemnation Proceeds
and Insurance Proceeds on the Mortgage Loans allocable to principal actually
collected by the Servicer during the related Prepayment Period, (iv) the portion
of the Repurchase Price allocable to principal with respect to each Deleted
Mortgage Loan, the repurchase obligation for which arose during the related
Prepayment Period, that was repurchased during the period from the prior
Distribution Date through the Remittance Date for the current Distribution Date,
(v) the portion of all Substitution Adjustment Amounts allocable to principal
with respect to the substitutions of Mortgage Loans that occur during the
calendar month in which such Distribution Date occurs, and (vi) the allocable
portion of the proceeds received with respect to the termination of the Trust
Fund pursuant to clause (a) of Section 9.01 (to the extent such proceeds relate
to principal).
Privacy Laws: Title V of the Xxxxx-Xxxxx-Xxxxxx Act of 1999, as
amended, and all applicable regulations promulgated thereunder.
Private Certificates: As specified in the Preliminary Statement.
Prospectus Supplement: The Prospectus Supplement, dated August 22,
2005, relating to the Offered Certificates.
PTCE 95-60: As defined in Section 5.02(b).
PUD: A planned unit development.
Purchase Agreement: The Fremont Purchase Agreement, the EquiFirst
Purchase Agreement, the Acoustic Purchase Agreement, the Meritage Purchase
Agreement, the ResMAE Purchase Agreement or, with respect to any Conduit
Mortgage Loans, the Master Loan Purchase Agreement by and between the related
Original Loan Seller and the Purchaser, as applicable.
Purchaser: Xxxxxxx Sachs Mortgage Company, a New York limited
partnership, and its successors in interest, as purchaser of the Mortgage Loans
under the Purchase Agreements.
Rated Final Distribution Date: For each Class of LIBOR Certificates
the Distribution Date occurring in August 2035.
Rating Agency: Each of the Rating Agencies specified in the
Preliminary Statement. If such organization or a successor is no longer in
existence, "Rating Agency" shall be such nationally recognized statistical
rating organization, or other comparable Person, as is designated by the
Depositor, notice of which designation shall be given to the Trustee. References
herein to a given rating or rating category of a Rating Agency shall mean such
rating category without giving effect to any modifiers. For purposes of Section
10.05(b), the addresses for notices to each Rating Agency shall be the address
specified therefor in the definition corresponding to the name of such Rating
Agency, or such other address as either such Rating Agency may hereafter furnish
to the Depositor and the Servicer.
Realized Losses: With respect to any date of determination and any
Liquidated Mortgage Loan, the amount, if any, by which (a) the unpaid principal
balance of such Liquidated Mortgage Loan together with accrued and unpaid
interest thereon exceeds (b) the Liquidation Proceeds with respect thereto net
of the expenses incurred by the Servicer in connection with the liquidation of
such Liquidated Mortgage Loan and net of the amount of unreimbursed Servicing
Advances with respect to such Liquidated Mortgage Loan.
Record Date: With respect to any Distribution Date, the close of
business on the last Business Day of the related Interest Accrual Period;
provided, however, that for any Certificate issued in definitive form, the
Record Date shall be the close of business on the last Business Day of the month
preceding the month in which such applicable Distribution Date occurs.
Reference Bank: As defined in Section 4.04.
Regular Certificates: As specified in the Preliminary Statement.
Relief Act Interest Shortfall: With respect to any Distribution Date
and any Mortgage Loan, any reduction in the amount of interest or principal
collectible on such Mortgage Loan for the most recently ended Due Period as a
result of the application of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, or any similar
state statutes.
REMIC: A "real estate mortgage investment conduit" within the
meaning of Section 860D of the Code.
REMIC Provisions: Provisions of the federal income tax law relating
to real estate mortgage investment conduits, which appear at Sections 860A
through 860G of Subchapter M of Chapter 1 of the Code, and related provisions,
and regulations promulgated thereunder, as the foregoing may be in effect from
time to time as well as provisions of applicable state laws.
Remittance Date: With respect to any Distribution Date, no later
than 12:00 PM, Central Time on the Business Day immediately preceding such
Distribution Date.
REO Disposition: The final sale by the Servicer of any REO Property.
REO Imputed Interest: As to any REO Property, for any period, an
amount equivalent to interest (at the Mortgage Interest Rate net of the
Servicing Fee Rate that would have been applicable to the related Mortgage Loan
had it been outstanding) on the unpaid principal balance of the Mortgage Loan as
of the date of acquisition thereof (as such balance is reduced pursuant to
Section 3.15 by any income from the REO Property treated as a recovery of
principal).
REO Property: A Mortgaged Property acquired by the Trust Fund
through foreclosure or deed-in-lieu of foreclosure in connection with a
defaulted Mortgage Loan.
Reporting Date: The 18th day of each calendar month or the
immediately following Business Day if the 18th is not a Business Day.
Representations and Warranties Agreement: The Representations and
Warranties Agreement, dated as of August 25, 2005, by and between the Depositor
and the Purchaser, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit T.
Repurchase Price: With respect to any Mortgage Loan repurchased by
(a) the Purchaser, an amount equal to the sum of (i) the unpaid principal
balance of such Mortgage Loan as of the date of repurchase, (ii) interest on
such unpaid principal balance of such Mortgage Loan at the Mortgage Interest
Rate from the last date through which interest has been paid and distributed to
the Trustee to the date of repurchase, (iii) all unreimbursed Servicing
Advances, (iv) all expenses incurred by the Servicer, the Trust or the Trustee,
as the case may be, in respect of a breach or defect, including, without
limitation, expenses arising out of the Servicer's or Trustee's, as the case may
be, enforcement of the Purchaser's or the Depositor's repurchase obligations, as
applicable, to the extent not included in clause (iii), and (v) any costs and
damages incurred by the Trust in connection with any violation by such Mortgage
Loan of any predatory lending law or abusive lending law, (b) Fremont, the
Repurchase Price as that term is defined in the Fremont Purchase Agreement or
(c) EquiFirst, the Repurchase Price as that term is defined in the EquiFirst
Purchase Agreement.
Request for Release: The Request for Release submitted by the
Servicer to a Custodian or the Trustee, as applicable, substantially in the form
of Exhibit L.
Residual Certificates: As specified in the Preliminary Statement.
ResMAE: ResMAE Mortgage Corporation, a Delaware corporation, and its
successors in interest.
ResMae Mortgage Loan: Each Mortgage Loan purchased by the Purchaser
pursuant to the ResMAE Purchase Agreement and identified as a "ResMAE Mortgage
Loan" on the Mortgage Loan Schedule.
ResMAE Purchase Agreement: The Flow Mortgage Loan Purchase
Agreement, dated as of May 27, 2005, by and between ResMAE and the Purchaser,
solely insofar as the Meritage Purchase Agreement relates to the ResMAE Mortgage
Loans.
RESPA: Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, as amended from time
to time.
Responsible Officer: When used with respect to the Trustee, any vice
president, any assistant vice president, any assistant secretary, any assistant
treasurer, any associate or any other officer of the Trustee customarily
performing functions similar to those performed by any of the above designated
officers who at such time shall be officers to whom, with respect to a
particular matter, such matter is referred because of such officer's knowledge
of and familiarity with the particular subject and who shall have direct
responsibility for the administration of this Agreement.
Rule 144A Letter: As defined in Section 5.02(b).
Scheduled Payment: The scheduled monthly payment on a Mortgage Loan
due on any Due Date allocable to principal and/or interest on such Mortgage Loan
which, unless otherwise specified herein, shall give effect to any related Debt
Service Reduction and any Deficient Valuation that affects the amount of the
monthly payment due on such Mortgage Loan.
Second Lien Mortgage Loan: A Mortgage Loan secured by a second lien
Mortgage on the related Mortgaged Property.
Securities Act: The Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Senior Enhancement Percentage: With respect to any Distribution
Date, the percentage obtained by dividing (x) the sum of (i) the aggregate Class
Certificate Balance of the Subordinated Certificates and (ii) the
Overcollateralized Amount (in each case after taking into account the
distributions of the Principal Distribution Amount for such Distribution Date)
by (y) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans for such
Distribution Date.
Senior Specified Enhancement Percentage: As of any date of
determination, 49.10%.
Servicer: From and after the Servicing Transfer Date (except with
respect to the obligation to make P&I Advances (except with respect to the
Fremont Mortgage Loans and the Conduit Mortgage Loans) which obligations shall
be applicable from and after the Closing Date)), JPMorgan, and its successors in
interest, and, if a successor servicer is appointed hereunder, such successor.
Prior to the Servicing Transfer Date, "Servicer" shall mean Fremont with respect
to the Fremont Mortgage Loans, Acoustic with respect to the Acoustic Mortgage
Loans, EquiFirst with respect to the EquiFirst Mortgage Loans, Meritage with
respect to the Meritage Mortgage Loans previously identified to the Trustee by
the Depositor or its designee.
Servicer Remittance Report: As defined in Section 4.03(d).
Servicing Advances: The reasonable "out-of-pocket" costs and
expenses (including legal fees) incurred prior to, on, or after the Cut-off Date
by the Servicer in the performance of its servicing obligations in connection
with a default, delinquency or other unanticipated event, including, but not
limited to, the cost of (i) the preservation, restoration, inspection and
protection of a Mortgaged Property, (ii) any enforcement or judicial
proceedings, including foreclosures and litigation, in respect of a particular
Mortgage Loan, (iii) the management (including reasonable fees in connection
therewith) and liquidation of any REO Property, (iv) the performance of its
obligations under Sections 3.01, 3.09, 3.13 and 3.15. Servicing Advances also
include any reasonable "out-of-pocket" costs and expenses (including legal fees)
incurred by the Servicer in connection with executing and recording instruments
of satisfaction, deeds of reconveyance or Assignments of Mortgage in connection
with any satisfaction or foreclosures in respect of any Mortgage Loan to the
extent not recovered from the Mortgagor or otherwise payable under this
Agreement and (v) obtaining or correcting any legal documentation required to be
included in the Mortgage Files and necessary for the Servicer to perform its
obligations under this Agreement. No Servicer shall be required to make any
Nonrecoverable Servicing Advances.
Servicing Fee: With respect to each Mortgage Loan and any
Distribution Date, an amount equal to the product of (i) one-twelfth of the
Servicing Fee Rate and (ii) the Stated Principal Balance of such Mortgage Loan
as of the first day of the calendar month preceding the month in which such
Distribution Date occurs. Such fee shall be payable monthly, and shall be pro
rated for any portion of a month during which the Mortgage Loan is serviced by
the Servicer under this Agreement. The Servicing Fee is payable solely from the
interest portion (including recoveries with respect to interest from Liquidation
Proceeds, Insurance Proceeds, Condemnation Proceeds and proceeds received with
respect to REO Properties, to the extent permitted by Section 3.11) of such
Scheduled Payment collected by the Servicer or as otherwise provided under
Section 3.11.
Servicing Fee Rate: With respect to each Mortgage Loan, 0.50% per
annum.
Servicing File: With respect to each Mortgage Loan, the file
retained by the Servicer consisting of originals or copies of all documents in
the Mortgage File which are not delivered to the Trustee in the Custodial File
and copies of the Mortgage Loan Documents set forth in Exhibit M hereto.
Servicing Officer: Any officer of the Servicer involved in, or
responsible for, the administration and servicing of the Mortgage Loans whose
name and facsimile signature appear on a list of servicing officers furnished to
the Trustee by the Servicer on the Closing Date pursuant to this Agreement, as
such list may from time to time be amended.
Servicing Transfer Costs: All reasonable out-of-pocket costs and
expenses incurred by the Trustee in connection with the transfer of servicing
from a terminated Servicer, including, without limitation, any such costs or
expenses associated with the complete transfer of all servicing data and the
completion, correction or manipulation of such servicing data as may be required
by the Trustee to correct any errors or insufficiencies in the servicing data or
otherwise to enable the Trustee (or any successor Servicer appointed pursuant to
Section 7.02) to service the Mortgage Loans properly and effectively.
Servicing Transfer Date: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, the date
on which servicing of such Mortgage Loan transfers to the Servicer, which is
expected to occur on one or more dates on or before November 1, 2005.
Similar Law: As defined in Section 5.02(b).
60+ Day Delinquent Mortgage Loan: Each Mortgage Loan with respect to
which any portion of a Scheduled Payment is, as of the last day of the prior Due
Period, two months or more past due (without giving effect to any grace period),
each Mortgage Loan in foreclosure, all REO Property and each Mortgage Loan for
which the Mortgagor has filed for bankruptcy.
Specified Overcollateralized Amount: Prior to the Stepdown Date, an
amount equal to 3.55% of the Cut-off Date Pool Principal Balance. On and after
the Stepdown Date, an amount equal to 7.10% of the aggregate Stated Principal
Balance of the Mortgage Loans for such Distribution Date, subject, until the
Class Certificate Balance of each Class of LIBOR Certificates has been reduced
to zero, to a minimum amount equal to the Overcollateralization Floor; provided,
however, that if, on any Distribution Date, a Trigger Event has occurred, the
Specified Overcollateralized Amount shall not be reduced to the applicable
percentage of the then current aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the
Mortgage Loans until the Distribution Date on which a Trigger Event is no longer
occurring; provided, further, that when the Class Certificate Balance of each
Class of LIBOR Certificates has been reduced to zero, the Specified
Overcollateralized Amount will thereafter equal zero.
Standard & Poor's: Standard & Poor's Ratings Services, a division of
The XxXxxx-Xxxx Companies, Inc., and its successors in interest. If Standard &
Poor's is designated as a Rating Agency in the Preliminary Statement, for
purposes of Section 10.05(b) the address for notices to Standard & Poor's shall
be Standard & Poor's, 00 Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000, Attention:
Residential Mortgage Surveillance Group - GSAMP Trust 2005-HE4, or such other
address as Standard & Poor's may hereafter furnish to the Depositor, the
Servicer, the Custodians and the Trustee.
Standard & Poor's Glossary: Version 5.6(b) of the Standard & Poor's
LEVELS(R) Glossary.
Start-up Day: As defined in Section 2.05.
Stated Principal Balance: As to each Mortgage Loan and as of any
date of determination, (i) the principal balance of the Mortgage Loan at the
Cut-off Date after giving effect to payments of principal due on or before such
date, minus (ii) all amounts previously remitted to the Trustee with respect to
the related Mortgage Loan representing payments or recoveries of principal
including advances in respect of scheduled payments of principal. For purposes
of any Distribution Date, the Stated Principal Balance of any Mortgage Loan will
give effect to any scheduled payments of principal received by the Servicer on
or prior to the related Determination Date or advanced by the Servicer for the
related Remittance Date and any unscheduled principal payments and other
unscheduled principal collections received during the related Prepayment Period,
and the Stated Principal Balance of any Mortgage Loan that has prepaid in full
or has become a Liquidated Mortgage Loan during the related Prepayment Period
shall be zero.
Stepdown Date: The earlier to occur of (a) the date on which the
aggregate Class Certificate Balances of the Class A Certificates have been
reduced to zero, and (b) the later to occur of (i) the Distribution Date in
September 2008, and (ii) the first Distribution Date on which the Senior
Enhancement Percentage is greater than or equal to the Senior Specified
Enhancement Percentage.
Subordinated Certificates: As specified in the Preliminary
Statement.
Subsequent Recoveries: Amounts received with respect to any
Liquidated Mortgage Loan after it has become a Liquidated Mortgage Loan.
Subservicer: As defined in Section 3.02(a).
Subservicing Account: As defined in Section 3.08.
Subservicing Agreements: As defined in Section 3.02(a).
Substitute Mortgage Loan: A Mortgage Loan eligible to be substituted
for a Deleted Mortgage Loan pursuant to the terms of the EquiFirst Agreements,
the Fremont Agreements or the Representations and Warranties Agreement.
Substitution Adjustment Amount: Any amount required to be paid in
connection with a Substitute Mortgage Loan pursuant to the EquiFirst Agreements,
the Fremont Agreements or the Representations and Warranties Agreement, as
applicable.
Supplemental Interest Trust: The corpus of a trust created pursuant
to Section 4.06 of this Agreement, consisting of the Interest Rate Swap
Agreement, the Class IO Interest and the right to receive Class IO Shortfalls,
subject to the obligation to pay amounts specified in Section 4.06.
Swap LIBOR: With respect to any Distribution Date (and the related
Interest Accrual Period), the product of (i) USD-LIBOR-BBA (as used in the
Interest Swap Agreement), (ii) two, and (iii) the quotient of (a) the actual
number of days in the Interest Accrual Period for the LIBOR Certificates divided
by (b) 30.
Swap Provider: Xxxxxxx Sachs Mitsui Marine Derivative Products,
L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, and its successors in interest, and any
successor swap provider under any replacement Interest Rate Swap Agreement.
Swap Termination Payment: Any payment payable by the Trust or the
Swap Provider upon termination of the Interest Rate Swap Agreement as a result
of an Event of Default (as defined in the Interest Rate Swap Agreement) or a
Termination Event (as defined in the Interest Rate Swap Agreement).
Tax Matters Person: The Holder of the (i) Class R-2, (ii) Class R-1
and (iii) Class R-3 Certificates designated as "tax matters person" of (i)
Pooling-Tier REMIC-1, (ii) Pooling-Tier REMIC-2, the Lower-Tier REMIC and the
Upper-Tier REMIC, and (iii) the Class X REMIC respectively, in the manner
provided under Treasury Regulations Section 1.860F-4(d) and Treasury Regulations
Section 301.6231(a)(7)-1.
Tax Service Contract: As defined in Section 3.09(a).
Telerate Page 3750: The display page currently so designated on the
Bridge Telerate Service (or such other page as may replace that page on that
service for displaying comparable rates or prices).
Termination Price: As defined in Section 9.01.
30 Day Delinquency: The failure of the Mortgagor to make any
Scheduled Payment due under the Mortgage Note on a Due Date, which failure
continues unremedied for a period of one month after the following Due Date.
Total Monthly Excess Spread: As to any Distribution Date, an amount
equal to the excess if any, of (i) the interest collected on the Mortgage Loans
received by the Servicer on or prior to the related Determination Date or
advanced by the Servicer for the related Remittance Date (net of Expense Fees)
and plus any Net Swap Receipts and less any Net Swap Payments for such
Distribution Date, over (ii) the sum of the interest payable to the LIBOR
Certificates and the Class CSIO Interest on such Distribution Date pursuant to
Section 4.02(a)(i).
Transfer: Any direct or indirect transfer or sale of any Ownership
Interest in a Residual Certificate.
Transfer Affidavit: As defined in Section 5.02(c).
Transferor Certificate: As defined in Section 5.02(b).
Trigger Event: With respect to any Distribution Date, a Trigger
Event exists if (i) the quotient (expressed as a percentage) of (1) the rolling
three month average of the aggregate unpaid principal balance of 60+ Day
Delinquent Mortgage Loans, divided by (2) the aggregate unpaid principal balance
of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period, equals or
exceeds 33.00% of the Senior Enhancement Percentage as of the last day of the
prior Due Period or (ii) the quotient (expressed as a percentage) of (x) the
aggregate amount of Realized Losses incurred since the Cut-off Date through the
last day of the related Prepayment Period divided by (y) the Cut-off Date Pool
Principal Balance, exceeds the applicable percentages set forth below with
respect to such Distribution Date:
Distribution Date Occurring In Cumulative Realized Loss Percentage
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September 2007 through August 2008 1.700% for the first month, plus an
additional 1/12th of 2.000% for each month
thereafter
September 2008 through August 2009 3.850% for the first month, plus an
additional 1/12th of 2.200% for each month
thereafter
September 2009 through August 2010 6.050% for the first month, plus an
additional 1/12th of 1.750% for each month
thereafter
September 2010 through August 2011 7.800% for the first month, plus an
additional 1/12th of 0.450% for each month
thereafter
September 2011 and thereafter 8.250%
Trust: The express trust created hereunder in Section 2.01(c).
Trust Fund: The corpus of the trust created hereunder consisting of
(i) the Mortgage Loans and all interest and principal received on or with
respect thereto after the related Cut-off Date, other than such amounts which
were due on the Mortgage Loans on or before the related Cut-off Date; (ii) the
Collection Account, the Excess Reserve Fund Account, the Distribution Account,
the Maturity Reserve Accounts and all amounts deposited therein pursuant to the
applicable provisions of this Agreement; (iii) property that secured a Mortgage
Loan and has been acquired by foreclosure, deed-in-lieu of foreclosure or
otherwise; (iv) the Interest Rate Swap Agreement; (v) the Depositor's rights
under the Representations and Warranties Agreement; (vi) the Depositor's rights
under the Fremont Assignment Agreement and the EquiFirst Assignment Agreement;
(vii) the Supplemental Interest Trust; and (viii) all proceeds of the
conversion, voluntary or involuntary, of any of the foregoing.
Trust REMIC: Any of Pooling-Tier REMIC-1, Pooling-Tier REMIC-2, the
Lower-Tier REMIC, the Upper-Tier REMIC or the Class X REMIC, as applicable.
Trustee: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, and its successors in
interest and, if a successor trustee is appointed hereunder, such successor.
Trustee Fee: As to each Mortgage Loan and any Distribution Date, an
amount equal to one month's interest at the related Trustee Fee Rate on the
Stated Principal Balance of such Mortgage Loan as of the preceding Distribution
Date (or as of the Closing Date in the case of the first Distribution Date) or,
in the event of any payment of interest which accompanies a Principal Prepayment
in Full made by the Mortgagor, interest at the Trustee Fee Rate on the Stated
Principal Balance of such Mortgage Loan for the period covered by such payment
of interest.
Trustee Fee Rate: With respect to each Mortgage Loan, 0.0028% per
annum.
Trustee Float Period: With respect to any Distribution Date and the
related amounts in the Distribution Account, the period commencing on the
Business Day immediately preceding such Distribution Date and ending on such
Distribution Date.
U.S. Person: (i) A citizen or resident of the United States; (ii) a
corporation (or entity treated as a corporation for tax purposes) created or
organized in the United States or under the laws of the United States or of any
State thereof, including, for this purpose, the District of Columbia; (iii) a
partnership (or entity treated as a partnership for tax purposes) organized in
the United States or under the laws of the United States or of any state
thereof, including, for this purpose, the District of Columbia (unless provided
otherwise by future Treasury regulations); (iv) an estate whose income is
includible in gross income for United States income tax purposes regardless of
its source; or (v) a trust, if a court within the United States is able to
exercise primary supervision over the administration of the trust and one or
more U.S. Persons have authority to control all substantial decisions of the
trust. Notwithstanding the last clause of the preceding sentence, to the extent
provided in Treasury regulations, certain trusts in existence on August 20,
1996, and treated as U.S. Persons prior to such date, may elect to continue to
be U.S. Persons.
Underwriters' Exemption: Any exemption listed in footnote 1 of, and
amended by, Prohibited Transaction Exemption 2002-41, 67 Fed. Reg. 54487 (2002),
or any successor exemption.
Underwriting Guidelines: The underwriting guidelines attached to the
applicable Purchase Agreement.
Unpaid Interest Amounts: As of any Distribution Date and any Class
of Certificates, the sum of (a) the portion of the Accrued Certificate Interest
Distribution Amount from prior Distribution Dates remaining unpaid immediately
prior to the current Distribution Date and (b) interest on such unpaid amount in
clause (a) at the applicable Pass-Through Rate (to the extent permitted by
applicable law).
Upper-Tier Carry Forward Amount: With respect to each Class of LIBOR
Certificates, as of any Distribution Date, the sum of (A) if on such
Distribution Date the Upper-Tier Interest Rate for the Class of Corresponding
Upper-Tier REMIC Regular Interest is based upon the Upper-Tier REMIC Loan Group
I Rate or Upper-Tier REMIC Loan Group II Rate, as and if applicable, or the
Upper-Tier REMIC WAC Rate, the excess, if any, of (i) the amount of interest
such Class of Upper-Tier Regular Interest would otherwise be entitled to receive
on such Distribution Date had such Upper-Tier REMIC Regular Interest not been
subject to the Upper-Tier REMIC Loan Group I Rate or Upper-Tier REMIC Loan Group
II Rate, as and if applicable, or the Upper-Tier REMIC WAC Rate, over (ii) the
amount of interest payable on such Class of Certificates on such Distribution
Date taking into account the Upper-Tier REMIC Loan Group I Rate or Upper-Tier
REMIC Loan Group II Rate, as and if applicable, or the Upper-Tier REMIC WAC Rate
and (B) the Upper-Tier Carry Forward Amount for such Class of Certificates for
all previous Distribution Dates not previously paid, together with interest
thereon at a rate equal to the applicable Upper-Tier Interest Rate for such
Class of Certificates for such Distribution Date, without giving effect to the
Upper-Tier REMIC Loan Group I Rate or Upper-Tier REMIC Loan Group II Rate, as
and if applicable, or the Upper-Tier REMIC WAC Rate.
Upper-Tier Interest Rate: As described in the Preliminary Statement.
Upper-Tier Regular Interest: As described in the Preliminary
Statement.
Upper-Tier REMIC: As described in the Preliminary Statement.
Upper-Tier REMIC Loan Group I Rate: As described in the Preliminary
Statement.
Upper-Tier REMIC Loan Group II Rate: As described in the Preliminary
Statement.
Upper-Tier REMIC WAC Rate: For any Distribution Date, the weighted
average of the Lower-Tier Interest Rates on the Lower-Tier Regular Interests
(other than the Class LT-IO, Class LT-CSIO and Class LT-3 Interests), as of the
first day of the related Interest Accrual Period, weighted on the basis of the
Lower-Tier Principal Amounts of such Lower-Tier Regular Interests as of the
first day of the related Interest Accrual Period.
Voting Rights: The portion of the voting rights of all of the
Certificates which is allocated to any Certificate. As of any date of
determination, (a) 1% of all Voting Rights shall be allocated to the Class X
Certificates, if any (such Voting Rights to be allocated among the holders of
Certificates of each such Class in accordance with their respective Percentage
Interests), (b) 1% of all Voting Rights shall be allocated to the Class P
Certificates, if any, and (c) the remaining Voting Rights shall be allocated
among Holders of the remaining Classes of Certificates in proportion to the
Certificate Balances of their respective Certificates on such date. The Class C
Certificates shall have no Voting Rights.
WAC Cap: With respect to the Mortgage Loans as of any Distribution
Date, a per annum rate equal to the product of (i) 30 divided by the actual
number of days in the Interest Accrual Period and (ii) the sum of (A) the
weighted average of the Adjusted Net Mortgage Interest Rates then in effect at
the beginning of the related Due Period on the Mortgage Loans, and (B) Net Swap
Receipts, if any, less and (C) Net Swap Payments, if any, divided by the Stated
Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans at the beginning of the related Due
Period multiplied by 12.
Xxxxx Fargo: Xxxxx Fargo Bank, N.A., a national banking association,
and its successors in interest.
ARTICLE II
CONVEYANCE OF MORTGAGE LOANS;
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
Section 2.01 Conveyance of Mortgage Loans. (a) The Depositor,
concurrently with the execution and delivery hereof, hereby sells, transfers,
assigns, sets over and otherwise conveys to the Trustee for the benefit of the
Certificateholders, without recourse, all the right, title and interest of the
Depositor in and to the Trust Fund, and the Trustee, on behalf of the Trust,
hereby accepts the Trust Fund.
(b) In connection with the transfer and assignment of each Mortgage
Loan, the Depositor has delivered or caused to be delivered to X.X. Xxxxxx Trust
Company, with respect to the Conduit Mortgage Loans, Xxxxx Fargo, with respect
to the Fremont Mortgage Loans and the Trustee, with respect to the Meritage
Mortgage Loans, the ResMAE Mortgage Loans, the EquiFirst Mortgage Loans and the
Acoustic Mortgage Loans, for the benefit of the Certificateholders the following
documents or instruments with respect to each Mortgage Loan so assigned:
(i) the original Mortgage Note (except for up to 0.09% of the
Mortgage Notes for which there is a lost note affidavit and the copy of
the Mortgage Note) bearing all intervening endorsements showing a complete
chain of endorsement from the originator to the last endorsee, endorsed
"Pay to the order of _____________, without recourse" and signed in the
name of the last endorsee. To the extent that there is no room on the face
of any Mortgage Note for an endorsement, the endorsement may be contained
on an allonge, unless state law does not so allow and the Trustee is
advised by the applicable Original Loan Seller that state law does not so
allow. If the Mortgage Loan was acquired by the applicable Original Loan
Seller in a merger, the endorsement must be by "[last endorsee], successor
by merger to [name of predecessor]". If the Mortgage Loan was acquired or
originated by the last endorsee while doing business under another name,
the endorsement must be by "[last endorsee], formerly known as [previous
name]";
(ii) except with respect to the Conduit Mortgage Loans, the original
of any guarantee executed in connection with the Mortgage Note;
(iii) (A) with respect to the Acoustic Mortgage Loans, the original
Mortgage with evidence of recording thereon. If in connection with any
Mortgage Loan, the applicable Original Loan Seller, cannot deliver or
cause to be delivered the original Mortgage with evidence of recording
thereon on or prior to the Closing Date because of a delay caused by the
public recording office where such Mortgage has been delivered for
recordation or because such Mortgage has been lost or because such public
recording office retains the original recorded Mortgage, the applicable
Original Loan Seller, (to the extent that it has not previously delivered
the same to the Purchaser or the Trustee) shall deliver or cause to be
delivered to the Trustee, a photocopy of such Mortgage, together with (i)
in the case of a delay caused by the public recording office, an officer's
certificate of (or certified by) the applicable Original Loan Seller (or
certified by the title company, escrow agent, or closing attorney) stating
that such Mortgage has been dispatched to the appropriate public recording
office for recordation and that the original recorded Mortgage or a copy
of such Mortgage certified by such public recording office to be a true
and complete copy of the original recorded Mortgage will be promptly
delivered to the Trustee upon receipt thereof by the applicable Original
Loan Seller; or (ii) in the case of a Mortgage where a public recording
office retains the original recorded Mortgage or in the case where a
Mortgage is lost after recordation in a public recording office, a copy of
such Mortgage certified by such public recording office to be a true and
complete copy of the original recorded Mortgage;
(B) with respect to the Conduit Mortgage Loans, the original
Mortgage with evidence of recording thereon. If in connection with
any Mortgage Loan, the applicable Original Loan Seller, cannot
deliver or cause to be delivered the original Mortgage with evidence
of recording thereon on or prior to the Closing Date because of a
delay caused by the public recording office where such Mortgage has
been delivered for recordation or because such Mortgage has been
lost or because such public recording office retains the original
recorded Mortgage, the applicable Original Loan Seller, (to the
extent that it has not previously delivered the same to the
Purchaser or the applicable Custodian) shall deliver or cause to be
delivered to the applicable Custodian, a photocopy of such Mortgage,
together with (i) in the case of a delay caused by the public
recording office, an officer's certificate of (or certified by) the
applicable Original Loan Seller (or certified by the title company,
escrow agent, or closing attorney) stating that such Mortgage has
been dispatched to the appropriate public recording office for
recordation and that the original recorded Mortgage or a copy of
such Mortgage certified by such public recording office to be a true
and complete copy of the original recorded Mortgage will be promptly
delivered to the applicable Custodian upon receipt thereof by the
applicable Original Loan Seller; or (ii) in the case of a Mortgage
where a public recording office retains the original recorded
Mortgage or in the case where a Mortgage is lost after recordation
in a public recording office, a copy of such Mortgage certified by
such public recording office to be a true and complete copy of the
original recorded Mortgage;
(iv) the originals of all assumption, modification, consolidation or
extension agreements, (if provided), with evidence of recording thereon or
a certified true copy of such agreement submitted for recording;
(v) except with respect to each MERS Designated Mortgage Loan, the
original Assignment of Mortgage for each Mortgage Loan endorsed in blank
and in recordable form;
(vi) (A) with respect to the Acoustic Mortgage Loans, the originals
of all intervening assignments of Mortgage (if any) evidencing a complete
chain of assignment from the applicable originator (or MERS with respect
to each MERS Designated Mortgage Loan) to the last endorsee with evidence
of recording thereon, or if any such intervening assignment has not been
returned from the applicable recording office or has been lost or if such
public recording office retains the original recorded Assignments of
Mortgage, the applicable Original Loan Seller (to the extent that it has
not previously delivered the same to the Purchaser or the Trustee) shall
deliver or cause to be delivered to the Trustee, a photocopy of such
intervening assignment, together with (A) in the case of a delay caused by
the public recording office, an officer's certificate of (or certified by)
the applicable Original Loan Seller (or certified by the title company,
escrow agent, or closing attorney) stating that such intervening
Assignment of Mortgage has been dispatched to the appropriate public
recording office for recordation and that such original recorded
intervening Assignment of Mortgage or a copy of such intervening
Assignment of Mortgage certified by the appropriate public recording
office to be a true and complete copy of the original recorded intervening
assignment of mortgage will be promptly delivered to the Trustee upon
receipt thereof by the applicable Original Loan Seller; or (B) in the case
of an intervening assignment where a public recording office retains the
original recorded intervening assignment or in the case where an
intervening assignment is lost after recordation in a public recording
office, a copy of such intervening assignment certified by such public
recording office to be a true and complete copy of the original recorded
intervening assignment;
(B) with respect to the Conduit Mortgage Loans, the originals
of all intervening Assignments of Mortgage (if any) evidencing a
complete chain of assignment from the applicable originator (or MERS
with respect to each MERS Designated Mortgage Loan) to the last
endorsee with evidence of recording thereon, or if any such
intervening assignment has not been returned from the applicable
recording office or has been lost or if such public recording office
retains the original recorded Assignments of Mortgage, the
applicable Original Loan Seller (to the extent that it has not
previously delivered the same to the Purchaser or the Trustee) shall
deliver or cause to be delivered to the applicable Custodian, a
photocopy of such intervening assignment, together with (A) in the
case of a delay caused by the public recording office, an officer's
certificate of (or certified by) the applicable Original Loan Seller
(or certified by the title company, escrow agent, or closing
attorney) stating that such intervening Assignment of Mortgage has
been dispatched to the appropriate public recording office for
recordation and that such original recorded intervening Assignment
of Mortgage or a copy of such intervening Assignment of Mortgage
certified by the appropriate public recording office to be a true
and complete copy of the original recorded intervening assignment of
mortgage will be promptly delivered to the applicable Custodian upon
receipt thereof by the applicable Original Loan Seller; or (B) in
the case of an intervening assignment where a public recording
office retains the original recorded intervening assignment or in
the case where an intervening assignment is lost after recordation
in a public recording office, a copy of such intervening assignment
certified by such public recording office to be a true and complete
copy of the original recorded intervening assignment;
(vii) the original or duplicate lender's title policy and any riders
thereto or, any one of an original title binder, an original or copy of
the preliminary title report or an original or copy of the title
commitment, and if, copies then certified by the title company; and
(viii) a security agreement, chattel mortgage or equivalent document
executed in connection with the Mortgage (if provided).
The Depositor shall use reasonable efforts to assist the applicable
Custodian and the Trustee, as applicable, and the Servicer in enforcing the
obligations of the Purchaser under the Representations and Warranties Agreement,
the obligations of Fremont and the Purchaser under the Fremont Agreements and
the obligations of EquiFirst and the Purchaser under the EquiFirst Agreements.
Each Mortgage Loan for which a Mortgage Note is missing shall be
evidenced by a lost note affidavit as of the Closing Date. In the event one or
more lost note affidavits are provided to cover multiple missing Mortgage Notes
on the Closing Date, the Depositor shall use reasonable efforts to cause the
Purchaser to deliver to the applicable Custodian or the Trustee, as applicable,
the applicable individual lost note affidavits within ten (10) Business Days of
the Closing Date. If the Purchaser fails to deliver the required individual lost
note affidavits within the specified period of time, the Trustee shall notify
Fremont, EquiFirst or the Purchaser, as applicable, to take such remedial
actions, including, without limitation, the repurchase by Fremont of any Fremont
Mortgage Loan within 60 days of the Closing Date, the repurchase by EquiFirst of
any EquiFirst Mortgage Loan within 60 days of the Closing Date, or the
repurchase by the Purchaser of any Acoustic Mortgage Loan, Meritage Mortgage
Loan or ResMAE Mortgage Loan within 60 days of the Closing Date and the
repurchase of any Conduit Mortgage Loan within 180 days of the Closing Date.
The Depositor shall use reasonable efforts to cause the Purchaser to
deliver to the applicable Custodian or the Trustee, as applicable, the
applicable recorded document promptly upon receipt from the respective recording
office but in no event later than 180 days from the Closing Date.
If any Mortgage has been recorded in the name of Mortgage Electronic
Registration System, Inc. ("MERS") or its designee, no Assignment of Mortgage in
favor of the Trustee will be required to be prepared or delivered and instead,
the Servicer shall take all reasonable actions as are necessary at the expense
of the Depositor to cause the Trust to be shown as the owner of the related
Mortgage Loan on the records of MERS for the purpose of the system of recording
transfers of beneficial ownership of mortgages maintained by MERS.
The Depositor shall use reasonable efforts to cause the Purchaser to
forward to the applicable Custodian or the Trustee, as applicable, additional
documents evidencing an assumption, modification, consolidation or extension of
a Mortgage Loan approved by the applicable Original Loan Seller in accordance
with the terms of the applicable Purchase Agreement. All such mortgage documents
held by the applicable Custodian or the Trustee, as applicable, as to each
Mortgage Loan shall constitute the "Custodial File."
On or prior to the Closing Date, the Depositor shall use reasonable
efforts to cause the Purchaser to deliver to the applicable Custodian or the
Trustee, as applicable, Assignments of Mortgages, in blank, for each applicable
Mortgage Loan (except with respect to each MERS Designated Mortgage Loan). The
Depositor shall use reasonable efforts to cause the Purchaser to cause the
Assignments of Mortgage with completed recording information to be provided to
the Servicer in a reasonably acceptable manner. No later than thirty (30)
Business Days following the later of the Closing Date and the date of receipt by
the Depositor of the fully completed Assignments of Mortgages in recordable
form, the Depositor shall promptly submit or cause to be submitted for
recording, at the expense of the Purchaser, at no expense to the Trust Fund, the
applicable Custodian, the Trustee or the Depositor in the appropriate public
office for real property records, each Assignment of Mortgage referred to in
Section 2.01(b)(v). Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, for administrative
convenience and facilitation of servicing and to reduce closing costs, the
Assignments of Mortgage shall not be required to be completed and submitted for
recording with respect to any Mortgage Loan (i) if the Trustee and each Rating
Agency has received an opinion of counsel, satisfactory in form and substance to
the Trustee and each Rating Agency, to the effect that the recordation of such
Assignments of Mortgage in any specific jurisdiction is not necessary to protect
the Trustee's interest in the related Mortgage Note or (ii) if such Mortgage
Loan is a MERS Designated Mortgage Loan. If the Assignment of Mortgage is to be
recorded, the Depositor shall use reasonable efforts to cause the Purchaser to
assign the Mortgage at the Purchaser's expense to "Deutsche Bank National Trust
Company, as trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of August
1, 2005, GSAMP Trust 2005-HE4." In the event that any such assignment is lost or
returned unrecorded because of a defect therein with respect to any Mortgage
Loan, and such defect is not cured, the Trustee shall cause the Purchaser to
repurchase such Mortgage Loan pursuant to the Representations and Warranties
Agreement.
On or prior to the Closing Date, the Depositor shall deliver to the
applicable Custodian or the Trustee, as applicable, and the Servicer a copy of
the Data Tape Information in electronic, machine readable medium in a form
mutually acceptable to the Depositor, the Servicer, the applicable Custodian and
the Trustee. Within ten (10) Business Days of the Closing Date, the Depositor
shall deliver a copy of the complete Mortgage Loan Schedule to each Custodian,
the Trustee and the Servicer, and the applicable Custodian and the Trustee shall
promptly upon receipt of the Mortgage Loan Schedule (or any other mortgage loan
schedules received by the applicable Custodian or the Trustee from the
Depositor) inform the Depositor of receipt thereof.
In the event, with respect to any Mortgage Loan, that such original
or copy of any document submitted for recordation to the appropriate public
recording office is not so delivered to the applicable Custodian or the Trustee,
as applicable, within 90 days following the applicable Original Purchase Date,
and in the event that the Purchaser does not cause such failure to be cured
within 60 days of discovery of receipt of written notification of such failure
from the Depositor, the related Mortgage Loan shall, upon the request of the
Depositor, be repurchased by the Purchaser pursuant to the Representations and
Warranties Agreement, at the price and in the manner specified in the
Representations and Warranties Agreement. The foregoing repurchase remedy shall
not apply in the event that the Purchaser cannot deliver such original or copy
of any document submitted for recordation to the appropriate public recording
office within the specified period due to a delay caused by the recording office
in the applicable jurisdiction; provided, that the Purchaser shall instead
deliver a recording receipt of such recording office or, if such recording
receipt is not available, an officer's certificate of an officer of the
Purchaser confirming that such document has been accepted for recording.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section
2.01, in those instances where the public recording office retains or loses the
original Mortgage or assignment after it has been recorded, the obligations of
the Purchaser shall be deemed to have been satisfied upon delivery by the
Purchaser to the applicable Custodian or the Trustee, as applicable, prior to
the Closing Date of a copy of such Mortgage or assignment, as the case may be,
certified (such certification to be an original thereof) by the public recording
office to be a true and complete copy of the recorded original thereof.
(c) The Depositor does hereby establish, pursuant to the further
provisions of this Agreement and the laws of the State of New York, an express
trust (the "Trust") to be known, for convenience, as "GSAMP Trust 2005-HE4" and
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company is hereby appointed as Trustee in
accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
(d) The Trust shall have the capacity, power and authority, and the
Trustee on behalf of the Trust is hereby authorized, to accept the sale,
transfer, assignment, set over and conveyance by the Depositor to the Trust of
all the right, title and interest of the Depositor in and to the Trust Fund
(including, without limitation, the Mortgage Loans, the Fremont Assignment
Agreement, the EquiFirst Assignment Agreement, the Representations and
Warranties Agreement and the Interest Rate Swap Agreement) pursuant to Section
2.01(a). The parties hereby acknowledge and agree that the execution and
delivery of the Interest Rate Swap Agreement by the Trustee on behalf of the
Trust was authorized and is hereby ratified and confirmed.
(e) It is agreed and understood by the Depositor and the Trustee
that it is the policy and intention of the Trust to acquire only Mortgage Loans
meeting the requirements set forth in this Agreement, including without
limitation, including the requirement that no Mortgage Loan be a High Cost or
Covered Loan, as applicable, and no Mortgage Loan originated on or after October
1, 2002 through March 6, 2003 be governed by the Georgia Fair Lending Act.
Section 2.02 Acceptance by the Trustee of the Mortgage Loans. The
Trustee, on behalf of the Trust, hereby accepts the Trust Fund and assumes the
obligations of the Depositor under the Fremont Agreements, the EquiFirst
Agreements and the Representations and Warranties Agreement from and after the
Closing Date and solely insofar as they as they relate to the Mortgage Loans.
For avoidance of doubt, the parties acknowledge that all obligations so assumed
are obligations of the Trust and, to the extent such obligations are payment or
monetary obligations, are payable solely from the Trust Fund, and not of the
Trustee in its individual capacity. Each Custodian and the Trustee, as
applicable, acknowledge receipt of the documents identified in the Initial
Certification in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit G, and the Trustee declares
that the applicable Custodian, on the Trustee's behalf, holds and will hold such
documents and the other documents delivered to them pursuant to Section 2.01,
and that the Trustee holds or will hold such other assets as are included in the
Trust Fund, in trust for the exclusive use and benefit of all present and future
Certificateholders. Each Custodian and the Trustee, as applicable, acknowledge
that they will maintain possession of the related Mortgage Notes in the States
of Texas and California, respectively, unless otherwise permitted by the Rating
Agencies.
Prior to and as a condition to the Closing, each Custodian and the
Trustee shall deliver via facsimile (with original to follow the next Business
Day) to the Depositor and the Servicer an Initial Certification prior to the
Closing Date, or as the Depositor agrees to, on the Closing Date, certifying
receipt of a Mortgage Note and Assignment of Mortgage for each Mortgage Loan
with any exceptions thereon. Neither the applicable Custodian nor the Trustee
shall be responsible to verify the validity, sufficiency or genuineness of any
document in any Custodial File.
On the Closing Date, the applicable Custodian and the Trustee shall
ascertain that all documents required to be reviewed by them are in their
possession, and shall deliver to the Depositor and the Servicer an Initial
Certification, in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit G, and shall deliver to the
Depositor and the Servicer Document Certification and Exception Report, in the
form annexed hereto as Exhibit G, within 90 days (or with respect to any
Substitute Mortgage Loan delivered to the Trustee, within 30 days after the
receipt of the mortgage file by the Trustee) after the Closing Date to the
effect that, as to each Mortgage Loan listed in the Mortgage Loan Schedule
(other than any Mortgage Loan paid in full or any Mortgage Loan specifically
identified in such certification as an exception and not covered by such
certification): (i) all documents required to be reviewed by it are in its
possession; (ii) such documents have been reviewed by it and appear regular on
their face and relate to such Mortgage Loan; (iii) based on its examination and
only as to the foregoing documents, the information set forth in items (1), (2)
and (13) of the Mortgage Loan Schedule and items (1), (2) and (13) of the Data
Tape Information respecting such Mortgage Loan is correct; and (iv) each
Mortgage Note has been endorsed as provided in Section 2.01 of this Agreement.
Neither the applicable Custodian nor the Trustee shall be responsible to verify
the validity, sufficiency or genuineness of any document in any Custodial File.
The applicable Custodian and the Trustee, as applicable, shall
retain possession and custody of each Custodial File in accordance with and
subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein. The Servicer shall
promptly deliver to the applicable Custodian or the Trustee, as applicable, upon
the execution or receipt thereof, the originals of such other documents or
instruments constituting the Custodial File as come into the possession of the
Servicer from time to time.
The Depositor shall use reasonable efforts to cause the Purchaser to
deliver to the Servicer copies of all trailing documents required to be included
in the Custodial File at the same time the original or certified copies thereof
are delivered to the applicable Custodian or the Trustee, as applicable,
including but not limited to such documents as the title insurance policy and
any other Mortgage Loan documents upon return from the public recording office.
The Depositor shall use reasonable efforts to cause the Purchaser to deliver, at
the Purchaser's expense, to the Servicer and in no event shall the Servicer be
responsible for any expenses relating to such delivery obligation.
Section 2.03 Representations, Warranties and Covenants of the
Servicer and Each Custodian (a) JPMorgan hereby makes the representations and
warranties set forth in Schedule II hereto to the Depositor and the Trustee as
of the Closing Date. X.X. Xxxxxx Trust Company hereby makes the representations
and warranties set forth in Schedule III hereto to the Depositor, the Servicer
and the Trustee as of the Closing Date. Xxxxx Fargo hereby makes the
representations and warranties set forth in Schedule IV hereto to the Depositor,
the Servicer and the Trustee as of the Closing Date.
(b) It is understood and agreed by the Servicer and the applicable
Custodian that the representations and warranties set forth in this Section 2.03
shall survive the transfer of the Mortgage Loans by the Depositor to the
Trustee, and shall inure to the benefit of the Depositor and the Trustee
notwithstanding any restrictive or qualified endorsement on any Mortgage Note or
Assignment of Mortgage or the examination or failure to examine any Mortgage
File. Upon discovery by any of the Depositor, the Trustee, the applicable
Custodian, or the Servicer of a breach of any of the foregoing representations
and warranties, the party discovering such breach shall give prompt written
notice to the others.
(c) In connection with any repurchase or substitution of a Mortgage
Loan pursuant to this Section 2.03, Section 2.07, Section 3.28, the
Representations and Warranties Agreement, the EquiFirst Agreements or the
Fremont Agreements, the Servicer shall, based on information provided by Fremont
or the Purchaser, as applicable, amend the Mortgage Loan Schedule for the
benefit of the Certificateholders to reflect the removal of such Deleted
Mortgage Loan and the substitution of the Substitute Mortgage Loan or Loans and
the Servicer shall deliver the amended Mortgage Loan Schedule to the applicable
Custodian or the Trustee, as applicable. Upon any such repurchase or any
substitution and the deposit to the Collection Account of any Substitution
Adjustment Amount, the applicable Custodian or the Trustee, as applicable, shall
release the Mortgage File held for the benefit of the Certificateholders
relating to such Deleted Mortgage Loan to the Purchaser, the Depositor or the
applicable Original Loan Seller, as applicable, and shall execute and deliver at
the direction of the Purchaser, the Depositor or the applicable Original Loan
Seller, as applicable, such instruments of transfer or assignment prepared by
the Purchaser, the Depositor or the applicable Original Loan Seller, as
applicable, in each case without recourse, as shall be necessary to vest title
in the Purchaser or its designee, the Depositor or the applicable Original Loan
Seller, as applicable, or their respective designees, the Trustee's interest in
any Deleted Mortgage Loan repurchased or substituted for as described above in
this Section 2.03(c).
(d) For any month in which the Purchaser, the Depositor or the
applicable Original Loan Seller, as applicable, substitutes one or more
Substitute Mortgage Loans for one or more Deleted Mortgage Loans, the Servicer
will determine the amount (if any) by which the aggregate unpaid principal
balance of all such Substitute Mortgage Loans as of the date of substitution is
less than the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of all such Deleted Mortgage
Loans (after application of the scheduled principal portion of the Scheduled
Payments due in the Due Period of substitution). The Depositor shall remit, with
respect to any Mortgage Loans for which the Depositor is making a substitution,
or shall use reasonable efforts to cause the he Purchaser, the Depositor or the
applicable Original Loan Seller, as applicable, to remit to the Servicer for
deposit into the related Collection Account on or before the next Remittance
Date any Substitution Adjustment Amount.
(e) In the event that a Mortgage Loan shall have been repurchased
pursuant to this Agreement, the Fremont Agreements, the EquiFirst Agreements or
the Representations and Warranties Agreement, the Repurchase Price thereof shall
be deposited in the related Collection Account by the Servicer pursuant to
Section 3.10 on or before the next Remittance Date and upon such deposit of the
Repurchase Price, and receipt of a Request for Release in the form of Exhibit L
hereto, the applicable Custodian or the Trustee, as applicable, shall release
the related Custodial File held for the benefit of the Certificateholders to
such Person as directed by the Servicer, and the applicable Custodian or the
Trustee, as applicable, shall execute and deliver at such Person's direction
such instruments of transfer or assignment prepared by such Person, in each case
without recourse, as shall be necessary to transfer title from the Trustee. It
is understood and agreed that the obligation under this Agreement of any Person
to cure, repurchase or replace any Mortgage Loan as to which a breach has
occurred and is continuing together with satisfaction of any related
indemnification obligations shall constitute the sole remedy against such
Persons respecting such breach available to Certificateholders, the Depositor,
the Servicer, the applicable Custodian or the Trustee on their behalf.
The representations and warranties made pursuant to this Section
2.03 shall survive delivery of the respective Custodial Files to the applicable
Custodian or the Trustee, as the case may be, for the benefit of the
Certificateholders.
Section 2.04 Execution and Delivery of Certificates. The Trustee
acknowledges the transfer and assignment to it of the Trust Fund and,
concurrently with such transfer and assignment, has executed and delivered to or
upon the order of the Depositor, the Certificates in authorized denominations
evidencing directly or indirectly the entire ownership of the Trust Fund. The
Trustee agrees to hold the Trust Fund and exercise the rights referred to above
for the benefit of all present and future Holders of the Certificates.
Section 2.05 REMIC Matters. The Preliminary Statement sets forth the
designations for federal income tax purposes of all interests created hereby.
For the avoidance of doubt, the Class C Certificates shall not represent a
regular or residual interest in any Trust REMIC. The "Start-up Day" for purposes
of the REMIC Provisions shall be the Closing Date. The "latest possible maturity
date" is the Distribution Date in July 2045, which is the Distribution Date in
the month following the month in which the latest maturity date of any Mortgage
Loan occurs. Amounts distributable to the Class X Certificates (prior to any
reduction for any Basis Risk Payment, Swap Termination Payment or payment to any
Maturity Reserve Account), exclusive of any amounts received from the Swap
Provider, shall be deemed paid from the Upper-Tier REMIC to the Class X REMIC in
respect of the Class UT-X Interest and then from the Class X REMIC in respect of
the Class X Interest to the Holders of the Class X Certificates prior to
distribution of any Basis Risk Payments to the LIBOR Certificates or payment to
any Maturity Reserve Account.
For federal income tax purposes, any amount distributed on the LIBOR
Certificates on any Distribution Date in excess of the amount distributable on
their Corresponding Class of Upper-Tier Regular Interest on such Distribution
Date (other than distributions from the Maturity Reserve Accounts) shall be
treated as having been paid from the Excess Reserve Fund Account or the
Supplemental Interest Trust, as applicable, and any amount distributable on such
Corresponding Class of Upper-Tier Regular Interest on such Distribution Date in
excess of the amount distributable on the Corresponding Class of LIBOR
Certificates on such Distribution Date (other than distributions from the
Maturity Reserve Accounts) shall be treated as having been paid to the
Supplemental Interest Trust, all pursuant to and as further provided in Section
8.13.
Section 2.06 Representations and Warranties of the Depositor. The
Depositor hereby represents, warrants and covenants to the Trustee, and the
Servicer that as of the date of this Agreement or as of such date specifically
provided herein:
(a) The Depositor is a corporation duly organized, validly existing
and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware;
(b) The Depositor has the corporate power and authority to convey
the Mortgage Loans and to execute, deliver and perform, and to enter into and
consummate the transactions contemplated by, this Agreement;
(c) This Agreement has been duly and validly authorized, executed
and delivered by the Depositor, all requisite corporate action having been
taken, and, assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery hereof by the
other parties hereto, constitutes or will constitute the legal, valid and
binding agreement of the Depositor, enforceable against the Depositor in
accordance with its terms, except as such enforcement may be limited by
bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws
relating to or affecting the rights of creditors generally, and by general
equity principles (regardless of whether such enforcement is considered in a
proceeding in equity or at law);
(d) No consent, approval, authorization or order of or registration
or filing with, or notice to, any governmental authority or court is required
for the execution, delivery and performance of or compliance by the Depositor
with this Agreement or the consummation by the Depositor of any of the
transactions contemplated hereby, except as have been made on or prior to the
Closing Date;
(e) None of the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, or the
fulfillment of or compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement,
(i) conflicts or will conflict with or results or will result in a breach of, or
constitutes or will constitute a default or results or will result in an
acceleration under (A) the charter or bylaws of the Depositor, or (B) of any
term, condition or provision of any material indenture, deed of trust, contract
or other agreement or instrument to which the Depositor or any of its
subsidiaries is a party or by which it or any of its subsidiaries is bound; (ii)
results or will result in a violation of any law, rule, regulation, order,
judgment or decree applicable to the Depositor of any court or governmental
authority having jurisdiction over the Depositor or its subsidiaries; or (iii)
results in the creation or imposition of any lien, charge or encumbrance which
would have a material adverse effect upon the Mortgage Loans or any documents or
instruments evidencing or securing the Mortgage Loans;
(f) There are no actions, suits or proceedings before or against or
investigations of, the Depositor pending, or to the knowledge of the Depositor,
threatened, before any court, administrative agency or other tribunal, and no
notice of any such action, which, in the Depositor's reasonable judgment, might
materially and adversely affect the performance by the Depositor of its
obligations under this Agreement, or the validity or enforceability of this
Agreement;
(g) The Depositor is not in default with respect to any order or
decree of any court or any order, regulation or demand of any federal, state,
municipal or governmental agency that may materially and adversely affect its
performance hereunder; and
(h) Immediately prior to the transfer and assignment by the
Depositor to the Trustee on the Closing Date, the Depositor had good title to,
and was the sole owner of each Mortgage Loan, free of any interest of any other
Person, and the Depositor has transferred all right, title and interest in each
Mortgage Loan to the Trustee. The transfer of each Mortgage Note and each
Mortgage as and in the manner contemplated by this Agreement is sufficient
either (i) fully to transfer to the Trustee, for the benefit of the
Certificateholders, all right, title, and interest of the Depositor thereto as
note holder and mortgagee or (ii) to grant to the Trustee, for the benefit of
the Certificateholders, the security interest referred to in Section 10.04.
It is understood and agreed that the representations, warranties and
covenants set forth in this Section 2.06 shall survive delivery of the
respective Custodial Files to the applicable Custodian or the Trustee, as the
case may be, and shall inure to the benefit of the Trustee.
Section 2.07 Enforcement of Obligations for Breach of Mortgage Loan
Representations. Upon discovery by any of the parties hereto of a breach of a
representation or warranty made by EquiFirst pursuant to the EquiFirst
Agreements, Fremont pursuant to the Fremont Agreements or the Purchaser pursuant
to the Representations and Warranties Agreement, the party discovering such
breach shall give prompt written notice thereof to the other parties to this
Agreement EquiFirst, Fremont or the Purchaser, as applicable. The Trustee shall
take such action with respect to such breach under the EquiFirst Agreements, the
Fremont Agreements or the Representations and Warranties Agreement, as
applicable, as may be necessary or appropriate to enforce the rights of the
Trust with respect thereto.
ARTICLE III
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICING
OF MORTGAGE LOANS
Section 3.01 Servicer to Service Mortgage Loans. (a) For and on
behalf of the Certificateholders, the Servicer shall service and administer the
Mortgage Loans in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the respective
Mortgage Loans (provided, however that, prior to the Servicing Transfer Date
with respect to any Fremont Mortgage Loans subject to an Interim Servicing
Agreement, with respect to any Meritage Mortgage Loans subject to an Interim
Servicing Agreement, with respect to any EquiFirst Mortgage Loans subject to an
Interim Servicing Agreement, with respect to any Conduit Mortgage Loans subject
to an Interim Servicing Agreement or with respect to any Acoustic Mortgage Loans
subject to an Interim Servicing Agreement, Fremont, Meritage, EquiFirst,
Countrywide Home Loans LP or Acoustic, respectively, will service such Fremont
Mortgage Loans, Meritage Mortgage Loans, EquiFirst Mortgage Loans, Conduit
Mortgage Loans or Acoustic Mortgage Loans pursuant to the applicable Interim
Servicing Agreement; and provided, further, that from and after the Servicing
Transfer Date JPMorgan shall service such Mortgage Loans pursuant to this
Agreement), to the extent consistent with such terms, in compliance with all
applicable federal, state and local laws, and in the same manner in which it
services and administers similar mortgage loans for its own portfolio, giving
due consideration to customary and usual standards of practice of mortgage
lenders and loan servicers administering similar mortgage loans but without
regard to:
(i) any relationship that the Servicer, any Subservicer or any
Affiliate of the Servicer or any Subservicer may have with the related
Mortgagor;
(ii) the ownership or non-ownership of any Certificate by the
Servicer or any Affiliate of the Servicer;
(iii) the Servicer's obligation to make P&I Advances or Servicing
Advances; or
(iv) the relationship between the amount of the Servicer's or any
Subservicer's compensation and the decisions made by the Servicer or
Subservicer in performing its services hereunder or with respect to any
particular transaction.
To the extent consistent with the foregoing, the Servicer shall seek
to maximize the timely and complete recovery of principal and interest on the
related Mortgage Notes. Subject only to the above-described servicing standards
and the terms of this Agreement and of the respective Mortgage Loans, the
Servicer shall have full power and authority, acting alone or through
Subservicers as provided in Section 3.02, to do or cause to be done any and all
things in connection with such servicing and administration which it may deem
necessary or desirable. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the
Servicer in its own name or in the name of a Subservicer is hereby authorized
and empowered by the Trustee when the Servicer believes it appropriate in its
best judgment in accordance with Accepted Servicing Practices, to execute and
deliver any and all instruments of satisfaction or cancellation, or of partial
or full release or discharge, and all other comparable instruments, with respect
to the related Mortgage Loans and the Mortgaged Properties and to institute
foreclosure proceedings or obtain a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure so as to convert
the ownership of such properties, and to hold or cause to be held title to such
properties, on behalf of the Trustee and in the name of the Trust. The Servicer
shall service and administer the related Mortgage Loans in accordance with
applicable state and federal law and shall provide to the Mortgagors any reports
required to be provided to them thereby. The Servicer shall also comply in the
performance of this Agreement with all reasonable rules and requirements of each
insurer under any standard hazard insurance policy. Subject to Section 3.16, the
applicable Custodian and the Trustee, as applicable, shall execute, at the
written request of the Servicer, and furnish to the Servicer and any Subservicer
such documents as are necessary or appropriate to enable the Servicer or any
Subservicer to carry out their servicing and administrative duties hereunder,
and the applicable Custodian and the Trustee hereby grant to the Servicer, and
this Agreement shall constitute, a power of attorney to carry out such duties
including a power of attorney to take title to Mortgaged Properties after
foreclosure on behalf of the Trustee and in the name of the Trust. The Trustee
shall execute any power of attorney furnished to it by the Servicer in favor of
the Servicer for the purposes described herein to the extent necessary or
desirable to enable the Servicer to perform its duties hereunder. The Trustee
shall not be liable for the actions of the Servicer or any Subservicers under
such powers of attorney.
(b) Subject to Section 3.09(b), in accordance with the standards of
the preceding paragraph, the Servicer shall advance or cause to be advanced
funds as necessary for the purpose of effecting the timely payment of taxes and
assessments on the Mortgaged Properties for First Lien Mortgage Loans, which
advances shall be Servicing Advances reimbursable in the first instance from
related collections from the Mortgagors pursuant to Section 3.09(b), and further
as provided in Section 3.11. Any cost incurred by the Servicer or by
Subservicers in effecting the timely payment of taxes and assessments on a
Mortgaged Property shall not be added to the unpaid principal balance of the
related Mortgage Loan, notwithstanding that the terms of such Mortgage Loan so
permit.
(c) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, the
Servicer may not make any future advances with respect to a Mortgage Loan
(except as provided in Section 4.01) and the Servicer shall not (i) permit any
modification with respect to any Mortgage Loan that would change the Mortgage
Interest Rate, reduce or increase the principal balance (except for reductions
resulting from actual payments of principal) or change the final maturity date
on such Mortgage Loan (except for (A) a reduction of interest or principal
payments resulting from the application of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
or any similar state statutes or (B) as provided in Section 3.07, if the
Mortgagor is in default with respect to the Mortgage Loan or such default is, in
the judgment of the Servicer, reasonably foreseeable) or (ii) permit any
modification, waiver or amendment of any term of any Mortgage Loan that would
both (A) effect an exchange or reissuance of such Mortgage Loan under Section
1001 of the Code (or final, temporary or proposed Treasury regulations
promulgated thereunder) and (B) cause any Trust REMIC to fail to qualify as a
REMIC under the Code or the imposition of any tax on "prohibited transactions"
or "contributions after the start-up day" under the REMIC Provisions, or (iii)
except as provided in Section 3.07(a), waive any Prepayment Premiums.
(d) The Servicer may delegate its responsibilities under this
Agreement; provided, however, that no such delegation shall release the Servicer
from the responsibilities or liabilities arising under this Agreement.
Section 3.02 Subservicing Agreements between the Servicer and
Subservicers. (a) The Servicer may enter into subservicing agreements with
subservicers (each, a "Subservicer"), for the servicing and administration of
the Mortgage Loans ("Subservicing Agreements").
(b) Each Subservicer shall be (i) authorized to transact business in
the state or states in which the related Mortgaged Properties it is to service
are situated, if and to the extent required by applicable law to enable the
Subservicer to perform its obligations hereunder and under the Subservicing
Agreement, (ii) an institution approved as a mortgage loan originator by the
Federal Housing Administration or an institution that has deposit accounts
insured by the FDIC and (iii) a Xxxxxxx Mac or Xxxxxx Mae approved mortgage
servicer. Each Subservicing Agreement must impose on the Subservicer
requirements conforming to the provisions set forth in Section 3.08 and provide
for servicing of the Mortgage Loans consistent with the terms of this Agreement.
The Servicer will examine each Subservicing Agreement and will be familiar with
the terms thereof. The terms of any Subservicing Agreement will not be
inconsistent with any of the provisions of this Agreement. The Servicer and the
respective Subservicers may enter into and make amendments to the Subservicing
Agreements or enter into different forms of Subservicing Agreements; provided,
however, that any such amendments or different forms shall be consistent with
and not violate the provisions of this Agreement, and that no such amendment or
different form shall be made or entered into which could be reasonably expected
to be materially adverse to the interests of the Trustee, without the consent of
the Trustee. Any variation without the consent of the Trustee from the
provisions set forth in Section 3.08 relating to insurance or priority
requirements of Subservicing Accounts, or credits and charges to the
Subservicing Accounts or the timing and amount of remittances by the
Subservicers to the Servicer, are conclusively deemed to be inconsistent with
this Agreement and therefore prohibited. The Servicer shall deliver to the
Trustee and the Depositor copies of all Subservicing Agreements, and any
amendments or modifications thereof, promptly upon the Servicer's execution and
delivery of such instruments.
(c) As part of its servicing activities hereunder, the Servicer
(except as otherwise provided in the last sentence of this paragraph), for the
benefit of the Trustee, shall enforce the obligations of each Subservicer under
the related Subservicing Agreement, including, without limitation, any
obligation to make advances in respect of delinquent payments as required by a
Subservicing Agreement. Such enforcement, including, without limitation, the
legal prosecution of claims, termination of Subservicing Agreements, and the
pursuit of other appropriate remedies, shall be in such form and carried out to
such an extent and at such time as the Servicer, in its good faith business
judgment, would require were it the owner of the related Mortgage Loans. The
Servicer shall pay the costs of such enforcement at its own expense, and shall
be reimbursed therefor only (i) from a general recovery resulting from such
enforcement, to the extent, if any, that such recovery exceeds all amounts due
in respect of the related Mortgage Loans or (ii) from a specific recovery of
costs, expenses or attorneys' fees against the party against whom such
enforcement is directed.
Section 3.03 Successor Subservicers. The Servicer shall be entitled
to terminate any Subservicing Agreement and the rights and obligations of any
Subservicer pursuant to any Subservicing Agreement in accordance with the terms
and conditions of such Subservicing Agreement. In the event of termination of
any Subservicer, all servicing obligations of such Subservicer shall be assumed
simultaneously by the Servicer without any act or deed on the part of such
Subservicer or the Servicer, and the Servicer either shall service directly the
related Mortgage Loans or shall enter into a Subservicing Agreement with a
successor Subservicer which qualifies under Section 3.02.
Any Subservicing Agreement shall include the provision that such
agreement may be immediately terminated by the Depositor or the Trustee without
fee, in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, in the event that the
Servicer which is a party to the related Subservicing Agreement shall, for any
reason, no longer be the Servicer (including termination due to an Event of
Default).
Section 3.04 Liability of the Servicer. Notwithstanding any
Subservicing Agreement, any of the provisions of this Agreement relating to
agreements or arrangements between the Servicer and a Subservicer or reference
to actions taken through a Subservicer or otherwise, the Servicer shall remain
obligated and primarily liable to the Trustee for the servicing and
administering of the Mortgage Loans in accordance with the provisions of Section
3.01 without diminution of such obligation or liability by virtue of such
Subservicing Agreements or arrangements or by virtue of indemnification from the
Subservicer and to the same extent and under the same terms and conditions as if
the Servicer alone were servicing and administering such Mortgage Loans. The
Servicer shall be entitled to enter into any agreement with a Subservicer for
indemnification of the Servicer by such Subservicer and nothing contained in
this Agreement shall be deemed to limit or modify such indemnification.
Section 3.05 No Contractual Relationship between Subservicers and
the Trustee. Any Subservicing Agreement that may be entered into and any
transactions or services relating to the Mortgage Loans involving a Subservicer
in its capacity as such shall be deemed to be between the Subservicer and the
Servicer alone, and the Trustee (or any successor to the Servicer) shall not be
deemed a party thereto and shall have no claims, rights, obligations, duties or
liabilities with respect to the Subservicer except as set forth in Section 3.06.
The Servicer shall be solely liable for all fees owed by it to any Subservicer,
irrespective of whether the Servicer's compensation pursuant to this Agreement
is sufficient to pay such fees.
Section 3.06 Assumption or Termination of Subservicing Agreements by
Trustee. In the event the Servicer at any time shall for any reason no longer be
the Servicer (including by reason of the occurrence of an Event of Default), the
Trustee, or its designee, or the successor Servicer if the successor Servicer is
not the Trustee, shall thereupon assume all of the rights and obligations of the
Servicer under each Subservicing Agreement that the Servicer may have entered
into, with copies thereof provided to the Trustee prior to the Trustee assuming
such rights and obligations, unless the Trustee elects to terminate any
Subservicing Agreement in accordance with its terms as provided in Section 3.03.
Upon such assumption, the Trustee, its designee or the successor
servicer shall be deemed, subject to Section 3.03, to have assumed all of the
Servicer's interest therein and to have replaced the Servicer as a party to each
Subservicing Agreement to the same extent as if each Subservicing Agreement had
been assigned to the assuming party, except that (i) the Servicer shall not
thereby be relieved of any liability or obligations under any Subservicing
Agreement that arose before it ceased to be the Servicer and (ii) none of the
Depositor, the Trustee, their designees or any successor Servicer shall be
deemed to have assumed any liability or obligation of the Servicer that arose
before it ceased to be the Servicer.
The Servicer at its expense shall, upon request of the Trustee,
deliver to the assuming party all documents and records relating to each
Subservicing Agreement and the Mortgage Loans then being serviced and an
accounting of amounts collected and held by or on behalf of it, and otherwise
use its best efforts to effect the orderly and efficient transfer of the
Subservicing Agreements to the assuming party.
Section 3.07 Collection of Certain Mortgage Loan Payments. (a) The
Servicer shall make reasonable efforts to collect all payments called for under
the terms and provisions of the Mortgage Loans and shall, to the extent such
procedures shall be consistent with this Agreement and the terms and provisions
of any applicable Insurance Policies, follow such collection procedures as it
would follow with respect to mortgage loans comparable to the Mortgage Loans and
held for its own account. Consistent with the foregoing and Accepted Servicing
Practices, the Servicer may (i) waive any late payment charge or, if applicable,
any penalty interest, or (ii) extend the due dates for the Scheduled Payments
due on a Mortgage Note for a period of not greater than 180 days; provided, that
any extension pursuant to clause (ii) above shall not affect the amortization
schedule of any Mortgage Loan for purposes of any computation hereunder, except
as provided below. In the event of any such arrangement pursuant to clause (ii)
above, the Servicer shall make timely advances on such Mortgage Loan during such
extension pursuant to Section 4.01 and in accordance with the amortization
schedule of such Mortgage Loan without modification thereof by reason of such
arrangements, subject to Section 4.01(d) pursuant to which the Servicer shall
not be required to make any such advances that are Nonrecoverable P&I Advances.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that any Mortgage Loan is in default
or in the judgment of the Servicer, such default is reasonably foreseeable, the
Servicer, consistent with the standards set forth in Section 3.01, may also
waive, modify or vary any term of such Mortgage Loan (including modifications
that would change the Mortgage Interest Rate, forgive the payment of principal
or interest, extend the final maturity date of such Mortgage Loan or waive, in
whole or in part, a Prepayment Premium), accept payment from the related
Mortgagor of an amount less than the Stated Principal Balance in final
satisfaction of such Mortgage Loan, or consent to the postponement of strict
compliance with any such term or otherwise grant indulgence to any Mortgagor
(any and all such waivers, modifications, variances, forgiveness of principal or
interest, postponements, or indulgences collectively referred to herein as
"Forbearance"); provided, however, that the Servicer's approval of a
modification of a Due Date shall not be considered a modification for purposes
of this sentence; provided, further, that the final maturity date of any
Mortgage Loan may not be extended beyond the Final Scheduled Distribution Date
for the LIBOR Certificates. The Servicer's analysis supporting any Forbearance
and the conclusion that any Forbearance meets the standards of Section 3.01
shall be reflected in writing in the Servicing File or on the Servicer's
servicing records. In addition, notwithstanding the foregoing, the Servicer may
also waive (or permit a Subservicer to waive), in whole or in part, a Prepayment
Premium if such waiver would, in the Servicer's judgment, maximize recoveries on
the related Mortgage Loan or if such Prepayment Premium is (i) not permitted to
be collected by applicable law, or the collection of the Prepayment Premium
would be considered "predatory" pursuant to written guidance published by any
applicable federal, state or local regulatory authority having jurisdiction over
such matters, or (ii) the enforceability of such Prepayment Premium is limited
(1) by bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium, receivership or other similar laws
relating to creditors' rights or (2) due to acceleration in connection with a
foreclosure or other involuntary payment. If a Prepayment Premium is waived
other than as permitted in this Section 3.07(a), then the Servicer is required
to pay the amount of such waived Prepayment Premium, for the benefit of the
Holders of the Class P Certificates, by depositing such amount into the related
Collection Account together with and at the time that the amount prepaid on the
related Mortgage Loan is required to be deposited into the related Collection
Account; provided, however, that the Servicer shall not have an obligation to
pay the amount of any uncollected Prepayment Premium if the failure to collect
such amount is the direct result of inaccurate or incomplete information on the
Mortgage Loan Schedule in effect at such time.
(b) The Servicer shall give notice to the Trustee, each Rating
Agency and the Depositor of any proposed change of the location of the
Collection Account within a reasonable period of time prior to any change
thereof.
Section 3.08 Subservicing Accounts. In those cases where a
Subservicer is servicing a Mortgage Loan pursuant to a Subservicing Agreement,
the Subservicer will be required to establish and maintain one or more accounts
(collectively, the "Subservicing Account"). The Subservicing Account shall be an
Eligible Account and shall otherwise be acceptable to the Servicer. The
Subservicer shall deposit in the clearing account (which account must be an
Eligible Account) in which it customarily deposits payments and collections on
mortgage loans in connection with its mortgage loan servicing activities on a
daily basis, and in no event more than one Business Day after the Subservicer's
receipt thereof, all proceeds of Mortgage Loans received by the Subservicer less
its servicing compensation to the extent permitted by the Subservicing
Agreement, and shall thereafter deposit such amounts in the Subservicing
Account, in no event more than two Business Days after the deposit of such funds
into the clearing account. The Subservicer shall thereafter deposit such
proceeds in the Collection Account of the Servicer or remit such proceeds to the
Servicer for deposit in the Collection Account of the Servicer not later than
two Business Days after the deposit of such amounts in the Subservicing Account.
For purposes of this Agreement, the Servicer shall be deemed to have received
payments on the Mortgage Loans when the Subservicer receives such payments.
Section 3.09 Collection of Taxes, Assessments and Similar Items;
Escrow Accounts. (a) The Servicer shall ensure that each of the Mortgage Loans
shall be covered by a paid-in-full, life-of-the-loan tax service contract in
effect with respect to each First Lien Mortgage Loan (each, a "Tax Service
Contract") serviced by the Servicer. Each Tax Service Contract shall be assigned
to the Trustee, or its designee, at the Servicer's expense in the event that the
Servicer is terminated as Servicer of the related Mortgage Loan.
(b) To the extent that the services described in this paragraph (b)
are not otherwise provided pursuant to the Tax Service Contracts described in
paragraph (a) hereof, the Servicer undertakes to perform such functions with
respect to the Mortgage Loans serviced by the Servicer. To the extent the
related Mortgage Loan provides for Escrow Payments, the Servicer shall establish
and maintain, or cause to be established and maintained, one or more accounts
(the "Escrow Accounts"), which shall be Eligible Accounts. The Servicer shall
deposit in the clearing account (which account must be an Eligible Account) in
which it customarily deposits payments and collections on mortgage loans in
connection with its mortgage loan servicing activities on a daily basis, and in
no event more than one Business Day after the Servicer's receipt thereof, all
collections from the Mortgagors (or related advances from Subservicers) for the
payment of taxes, assessments, hazard insurance premiums and comparable items
for the account of the Mortgagors ("Escrow Payments") collected on account of
the Mortgage Loans and shall thereafter deposit such Escrow Payments in the
Escrow Accounts, in no event more than two Business Days after the deposit of
such funds in the clearing account, for the purpose of effecting the payment of
any such items as required under the terms of this Agreement. Withdrawals of
amounts from an Escrow Account may be made only to (i) effect payment of taxes,
assessments, fire and hazard insurance premiums, condominium charges and
comparable items; (ii) reimburse the Servicer (or a Subservicer to the extent
provided in the related Subservicing Agreement) out of related collections for
any advances made pursuant to Section 3.01(b) (with respect to taxes and
assessments) and Section 3.13(a) (with respect to hazard insurance); (iii)
refund to Mortgagors any sums as may be determined to be overages; (iv) apply to
the restoration or repair of the Mortgaged Property in accordance with Section
3.13(a); (v) transfer to the Collection Account and application to reduce the
principal balance of the Mortgage Loan in accordance with the terms of the
related Mortgage and Mortgage Note; (vi) pay interest to the Servicer and, if
required and as described below, to Mortgagors on balances in the Escrow
Account; (vii) clear and terminate the Escrow Account at the termination of the
Servicer's obligations and responsibilities in respect of the related Mortgage
Loans under this Agreement; or (viii) recover amounts deposited in error or for
which amounts previously deposited are returned due to a "not sufficient funds"
or other denial of payment by the related Mortgagor's banking institution. As
part of its servicing duties, the Servicer or Subservicers shall pay to the
Mortgagors interest on funds in Escrow Accounts, to the extent required by law
and, to the extent that interest earned on funds in the Escrow Accounts is
insufficient, to pay such interest from its or their own funds, without any
reimbursement therefor. To the extent that a First Lien Mortgage Loan does not
provide for Escrow Payments, the Servicer shall use commercially reasonable
efforts consistent with Accepted Servicing Practices to determine whether any
such payments are made by the Mortgagor in a manner and at a time that avoids
the loss of the Mortgaged Property due to a tax sale or the foreclosure as a
result of a tax lien. The Servicer assumes full responsibility for the payment
of all such bills within such time and shall effect payments of all such bills
irrespective of the Mortgagor's faithful performance in the payment of same or
the making of the Escrow Payments and shall make advances from its own funds to
effect such payments; provided, however, that such advances are deemed to be
Servicing Advances.
Section 3.10 Collection Accounts. (a) On behalf of the Trustee, the
Servicer shall establish and maintain, or cause to be established and
maintained, one or more segregated Eligible Accounts (each such account or
accounts, a "Collection Account"), held in trust for the benefit of the Trustee.
Funds in the Collection Account shall not be commingled with any other funds of
the Servicer. On behalf of the Trustee, the Servicer shall deposit or cause to
be deposited in the clearing account (which account must be an Eligible Account)
in which it customarily deposits payments and collections on mortgage loans in
connection with its mortgage loan servicing activities on a daily basis, and in
no event more than one Business Day after the Servicer's receipt thereof, and
shall thereafter deposit in the related Collection Account, in no event more
than two Business Days after the deposit of such funds into the clearing
account, as and when received or as otherwise required hereunder, the following
payments and collections received or made by it subsequent to the Cut-off Date
(other than in respect of principal or interest on the related Mortgage Loans
due on or before the Cut-off Date), or payments (other than Principal
Prepayments) received by it on or prior to the Cut-off Date but allocable to a
Due Period subsequent thereto:
(i) all payments on account of principal, including Principal
Prepayments, on the Mortgage Loans;
(ii) all payments on account of interest (net of the related
Servicing Fee) on each Mortgage Loan;
(iii) all Insurance Proceeds and Condemnation Proceeds (to the
extent such Insurance Proceeds and Condemnation Proceeds are not to be
applied to the restoration of the related Mortgaged Property or released
to the related Mortgagor in accordance with the express requirements of
law or in accordance with prudent and customary servicing practices) and
all Liquidation Proceeds;
(iv) any amounts required to be deposited pursuant to Section
3.12(b) in connection with any losses realized on Permitted Investments
with respect to funds held in the related Collection Account;
(v) any amounts required to be deposited by the Servicer pursuant to
the second paragraph of Section 3.13(a) in respect of any blanket policy
deductibles;
(vi) all proceeds of any Mortgage Loan repurchased or purchased in
accordance with this Agreement and any Substitution Adjustment Amount; and
(vii) all Prepayment Premiums collected by the Servicer.
The foregoing requirements for deposit in the Collection Accounts
shall be exclusive, it being understood and agreed that, without limiting the
generality of the foregoing, payments in the nature of late payment charges, NSF
fees, reconveyance fees, assumption fees and other similar fees and charges need
not be deposited by the Servicer in the Collection Account and shall, upon
collection, belong to the Servicer as additional compensation for its servicing
activities. In the event the Servicer shall deposit in the related Collection
Account any amount not required to be deposited therein, it may at any time
withdraw such amount from its Collection Account, any provision herein to the
contrary notwithstanding.
(b) Funds in the Collection Accounts may be invested in Permitted
Investments in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 3.12. The
Servicer shall give notice to the Trustee and the Depositor of the location of
the related Collection Account maintained by it when established and prior to
any change thereof.
Section 3.11 Withdrawals from the Collection Accounts. (a) The
Servicer shall, from time to time, make withdrawals from the related Collection
Account for any of the following purposes or as described in Section 4.01:
(i) on or prior to the Remittance Date, to remit to (x) the
applicable Custodian the Custodian Fee with respect to such Distribution
Date, and (y) the Trustee (A) the Trustee Fee with respect to such
Distribution Date and (B) all Available Funds in respect of the related
Distribution Date together with all amounts representing Prepayment
Premiums from the Mortgage Loans received during the related Prepayment
Period;
(ii) to reimburse the Servicer for P&I Advances, but only to the
extent of amounts received which represent Late Collections (net of the
related Servicing Fees) of Scheduled Payments on Mortgage Loans with
respect to which such P&I Advances were made in accordance with the
provisions of Section 4.01;
(iii) to pay the Servicer or any Subservicer (A) any unpaid
Servicing Fees or (B) any unreimbursed Servicing Advances with respect to
each Mortgage Loan serviced by the Servicer, but only to the extent of any
Late Collections, Liquidation Proceeds, Condemnation Proceeds, Insurance
Proceeds or other amounts as may be collected by the Servicer from a
Mortgagor, or otherwise received with respect to such Mortgage Loan (or
the related REO Property);
(iv) to pay to the Servicer as servicing compensation (in addition
to the Servicing Fee) on the Remittance Date any interest or investment
income earned on funds deposited in its Collection Account;
(v) to pay the Purchaser, the Depositor, Fremont or EquiFirst, as
applicable, with respect to each Mortgage Loan that has previously been
repurchased or replaced pursuant to this Agreement all amounts received
thereon subsequent to the date of purchase or substitution, as the case
may be;
(vi) to reimburse the Servicer for (A) any P&I Advance or Servicing
Advance previously made which the Servicer has determined to be a
Nonrecoverable P&I Advance or Nonrecoverable Servicing Advance in
accordance with the provisions of Section 4.01 and (B) any unpaid
Servicing Fees to the extent not recoverable from Liquidation Proceeds,
Insurance Proceeds or other amounts received with respect to the related
Mortgage Loan under Section 3.11(a)(iii);
(vii) to pay to the Servicer any unpaid Servicing Fees upon
termination of the obligations of the Servicer;
(viii) to pay, or to reimburse the Servicer for advances in respect
of, expenses incurred in connection with any Mortgage Loan serviced by the
Servicer pursuant to Section 3.15;
(ix) to reimburse the Servicer, the Depositor or the Trustee for
expenses incurred by or reimbursable to the Servicer, the Depositor or the
Trustee, as the case may be, pursuant to Section 6.03, Section 7.02 or
Section 8.05;
(x) to reimburse the Servicer or the Trustee, as the case may be,
for expenses reasonably incurred in respect of the breach or defect giving
rise to the repurchase obligation as described in Section 2.03 that were
included in the Repurchase Price of the Mortgage Loan, including any
expenses arising out of the enforcement of the repurchase obligation, to
the extent not otherwise paid pursuant to the terms hereof;
(xi) to withdraw any amounts deposited in the related Collection
Account in error or for which amounts previously deposited are returned
due to a "not sufficient funds" or other denial of payment by the related
Mortgagor's banking institution;
(xii) to withdraw any amounts held in the Collection Account and not
required to be remitted to the Trustee on the Remittance Date occurring in
the month in which such amounts are deposited into the Collection Account,
to reimburse the Servicer for xxxxxxxxxxxx X&X Advances;
(xiii) to invest funds in Permitted Investments in accordance with
Section 3.12;
(xiv) to recover any amounts deposited in error; and
(xv) to clear and terminate the Collection Account upon termination
of this Agreement.
To the extent that the Servicer does not timely make the remittance
referred to in clause (i) above, the Servicer shall pay the Trustee for the
account of the Trustee interest on any amount not timely remitted at the prime
rate, from and including the applicable Remittance Date to but excluding the
date such remittance is actually made.
(b) The Servicer shall keep and maintain separate accounting, on a
Mortgage Loan by Mortgage Loan basis, for the purpose of justifying any
withdrawal from its Collection Account, to the extent held by or on behalf of
it, pursuant to subclauses (a)(ii), (iii), (iv), (v), (vi), (viii), (ix) and (x)
above. The Servicer shall provide written notification to the Depositor, on or
prior to the next succeeding Remittance Date, upon making any withdrawals from
the related Collection Account pursuant to subclause (a)(vi) above.
Section 3.12 Investment of Funds in the Collection Accounts and the
Distribution Account. (a) The Servicer may invest the funds in the related
Collection Account and the Trustee may invest funds in the Distribution Account
during the Trustee Float Period, and shall (except during the Trustee Float
Period), invest such funds in the Distribution Account at the direction of the
Depositor (for purposes of this Section 3.12, each of the Collection Accounts
and the Distribution Accounts are referred to as an "Investment Account"), in
one or more Permitted Investments bearing interest or sold at a discount, and
maturing, unless payable on demand, no later than the Business Day on which such
funds are required to be withdrawn from such account pursuant to this Agreement
(except for investments made at the Depositor's direction, which shall mature no
later than the Business Day immediately preceding the date of required
withdrawal). All such Permitted Investments shall be held to maturity, unless
payable on demand. Any investment of funds in an Investment Account shall be
made in the name of the Trustee. The Trustee shall be entitled to sole
possession (except with respect to investment direction of funds held in the
related Account and any income and gain realized thereon in any Account other
than the Distribution Account during the Trustee Float Period) over each such
investment, and any certificate or other instrument evidencing any such
investment shall be delivered directly to the Trustee or its agent, together
with any document of transfer necessary to transfer title to such investment to
the Trustee. In the event amounts on deposit in an Investment Account are at any
time invested in a Permitted Investment payable on demand, the Trustee may:
(x) consistent with any notice required to be given thereunder,
demand that payment thereon be made on the last day such
Permitted Investment may otherwise mature hereunder in an
amount equal to the lesser of (1) all amounts then payable
thereunder and (2) the amount required to be withdrawn on such
date; and
(y) demand payment of all amounts due thereunder that such
Permitted Investment would not constitute a Permitted
Investment in respect of funds thereafter on deposit in the
Investment Account.
(b) All income and gain realized from the investment of funds
deposited in the Collection Account and Escrow Account held by or on behalf of
the Servicer, shall be for the benefit of the Servicer and shall be subject to
its withdrawal in the manner set forth in Section 3.11. Any other benefit
derived from the related Collection Account and Escrow Account associated with
the receipt, disbursement and accumulation of principal, interest, taxes, hazard
insurance, mortgage blanket insurance, and like sources, shall accrue to the
benefit of the Servicer, except that the Servicer shall not realize any economic
benefit from any forced charging of services except as permitted by applicable
law. The Servicer shall deposit in the related Collection Account and Escrow
Account the amount of any loss of principal incurred in respect of any such
Permitted Investment made with funds in such accounts immediately upon
realization of such loss.
(c) All income and gain realized from the investment of funds
deposited in the Distribution Account held by the Trustee, shall be for the
benefit of the Depositor (except for any income or gain realized from the
investment of funds on deposit in the Distribution Account during the Trustee
Float Period, which shall be for the benefit of the Trustee). The Depositor
shall deposit in the Distribution Account (except with respect to the Trustee
Float Period, in which case the Trustee shall so deposit) the amount of any loss
of principal incurred in respect of any such Permitted Investment made with
funds in such accounts immediately upon realization of such loss.
(d) Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, if any
default occurs in the making of a payment due under any Permitted Investment, or
if a default occurs in any other performance required under any Permitted
Investment, the Trustee shall take such action as may be appropriate to enforce
such payment or performance, including the institution and prosecution of
appropriate proceedings.
(e) The Trustee or its Affiliates are permitted to receive
additional compensation that could be deemed to be in the Trustee's economic
self-interest for (i) serving as investment adviser, administrator, shareholder,
servicing agent, custodian or sub-custodian with respect to certain of the
Permitted Investments, (ii) using Affiliates to effect transactions in certain
Permitted Investments and (iii) effecting transactions in certain Permitted
Investments.
(f) The Trustee shall not be liable for the amount of any loss
incurred with respect of any investment (except that during the Trustee Float
Period, it will be responsible for reimbursing the Trust for such loss) or lack
of investment of funds held in any Investment Account or the Distribution
Account if made in accordance with this Section 3.12.
Section 3.13 Maintenance of Hazard Insurance, Errors and Omissions
and Fidelity Coverage. (a) The Servicer shall cause to be maintained for each
First Lien Mortgage Loan serviced by the Servicer fire insurance with extended
coverage on the related Mortgaged Property in an amount which is at least equal
to the least of (i) the outstanding principal balance of such Mortgage Loan,
(ii) the amount necessary to fully compensate for any damage or loss to the
improvements that are a part of such property on a replacement cost basis, (iii)
the maximum insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such
Mortgaged Property, and (iv) the amount determined by applicable federal or
state law, in each case in an amount not less than such amount as is necessary
to avoid the application of any coinsurance clause contained in the related
hazard insurance policy. The Servicer shall also cause to be maintained fire
insurance with extended coverage on each REO Property serviced by the Servicer
in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of (i) the maximum insurable
value of the improvements which are a part of such property and (ii) the
outstanding principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it became
an REO Property, plus accrued interest at the Mortgage Interest Rate and related
Servicing Advances. The Servicer will comply in the performance of this
Agreement with all reasonable rules and requirements of each insurer under any
such hazard policies. Any amounts to be collected by the Servicer under any such
policies (other than amounts to be applied to the restoration or repair of the
property subject to the related Mortgage or amounts to be released to the
Mortgagor in accordance with the procedures that the Servicer would follow in
servicing loans held for its own account, subject to the terms and conditions of
the related Mortgage and Mortgage Note) shall be deposited in the related
Collection Account, subject to withdrawal pursuant to Section 3.11. If the
Mortgagor fails to provide Mortgage Loan hazard insurance coverage after thirty
(30) days of the Servicer's written notification, the Servicer shall put in
place such hazard insurance coverage on the Mortgagor's behalf. Any
out-of-pocket expense or advance made by the Servicer on such force placed
hazard insurance coverage shall be deemed a Servicing Advance. Any cost incurred
by the Servicer in maintaining any such insurance shall not, for the purpose of
calculating distributions to the Trustee, be added to the unpaid principal
balance of the related Mortgage Loan, notwithstanding that the terms of such
Mortgage Loan so permit. It is understood and agreed that no earthquake or other
additional insurance is to be required of any Mortgagor other than pursuant to
such applicable laws and regulations as shall at any time be in force and as
shall require such additional insurance. If the Mortgaged Property for a First
Lien Mortgage Loan or REO Property is at any time in an area identified in the
Federal Register by the Federal Emergency Management Agency as having special
flood hazards and flood insurance has been made available, the Servicer will
cause to be maintained a flood insurance policy in respect thereof. Such flood
insurance shall be in an amount equal to the lesser of (i) the minimum amount
required, under the terms of coverage, to compensate for any damage or loss on a
replacement cost basis (or the unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage
Loan if replacement cost coverage is not available for the type of building
insured) and (ii) the maximum amount of insurance which is available under the
Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended. If at any time during the
term of the Mortgage Loan, the Servicer determines in accordance with applicable
law and pursuant to the Federal Emergency Management Agency Guides that a
Mortgaged Property for a First Lien Mortgage Loan is located in a special flood
hazard area and is not covered by flood insurance or is covered in an amount
less than the amount required by the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as
amended, the Servicer shall notify the related Mortgagor to obtain such flood
insurance coverage, and if said Mortgagor fails to obtain the required flood
insurance coverage within forty-five (45) days after such notification, the
Servicer shall immediately force place the required flood insurance on the
Mortgagor's behalf. Any out-of-pocket expense or advance made by the Servicer on
such force placed flood insurance coverage shall be deemed a Servicing Advance.
In the event that the Servicer shall obtain and maintain a blanket
policy with an insurer either (i) acceptable to Xxxxxx Xxx or Xxxxxxx Mac, or
(ii) having a General Policy Rating of A:12 or better in Best's (or such other
rating that is comparable to such rating) insuring against hazard losses on all
of the Mortgage Loans, it shall conclusively be deemed to have satisfied its
obligations as set forth in the first two sentences of this Section 3.13, it
being understood and agreed that such policy may contain a deductible clause, in
which case the Servicer shall, in the event that there shall not have been
maintained on the related Mortgaged Property or REO Property a policy complying
with the first two sentences of this Section 3.13, and there shall have been one
or more losses which would have been covered by such policy, deposit to the
related Collection Account from its own funds the amount not otherwise payable
under the blanket policy because of such deductible clause. In connection with
its activities as administrator and servicer of the Mortgage Loans, the Servicer
agrees to prepare and present, on behalf of itself, the Trustee claims under any
such blanket policy in a timely fashion in accordance with the terms of such
policy.
(b) The Servicer shall keep in force during the term of this
Agreement a policy or policies of insurance covering errors and omissions for
failure in the performance of the Servicer's obligations under this Agreement,
which policy or policies shall be in such form and amount that would meet the
requirements of Xxxxxx Mae or Xxxxxxx Mac if it were the purchaser of the
Mortgage Loans, unless the Servicer has obtained a waiver of such requirements
from Xxxxxx Mae or Xxxxxxx Mac. The Servicer shall also maintain a fidelity bond
in the form and amount that would meet the requirements of Xxxxxx Mae or Xxxxxxx
Mac, unless the Servicer has obtained a waiver of such requirements from Xxxxxx
Mae or Xxxxxxx Mac. The Servicer shall provide the Trustee upon request with
copies of any such insurance policies and fidelity bond. The Servicer shall be
deemed to have complied with this provision if an Affiliate of the Servicer has
such errors and omissions and fidelity bond coverage and, by the terms of such
insurance policy or fidelity bond, the coverage afforded thereunder extends to
the Servicer. Any such errors and omissions policy and fidelity bond shall by
its terms not be cancelable without thirty days' prior written notice to the
Trustee. The Servicer shall also cause the Subservicer to maintain a policy of
insurance covering errors and omissions and a fidelity bond which would meet
such requirements.
Section 3.14 Enforcement of Due-on-Sale Clauses; Assumption
Agreements. The Servicer will, to the extent it has knowledge of any conveyance
or prospective conveyance of any Mortgaged Property by any Mortgagor (whether by
absolute conveyance or by contract of sale, and whether or not the Mortgagor
remains or is to remain liable under the Mortgage Note and/or the Mortgage),
exercise its rights to accelerate the maturity of such Mortgage Loan under the
"due-on-sale" clause, if any, applicable thereto; provided, however, that the
Servicer shall not be required to take such action if, in its sole business
judgment, the Servicer believes it is not in the best interests of the Trust
Fund and shall not exercise any such rights if prohibited by law from doing so.
If the Servicer reasonably believes it is unable under applicable law to enforce
such "due-on-sale" clause or if any of the other conditions set forth in the
proviso to the preceding sentence apply, the Servicer will enter into an
assumption and modification agreement from or with the person to whom such
property has been conveyed or is proposed to be conveyed, pursuant to which such
person becomes liable under the Mortgage Note, and, to the extent permitted by
applicable state law, the Mortgagor remains liable thereon. The Servicer is also
authorized to enter into a substitution of liability agreement with such person,
pursuant to which the original Mortgagor is released from liability and such
person is substituted as the Mortgagor and becomes liable under the Mortgage
Note; provided, that no such substitution shall be effective unless such person
satisfies the underwriting criteria of the Servicer and such substitution is in
the best interest of the Certificateholders as determined by the Servicer. In
connection with any assumption, modification or substitution, the Servicer shall
apply such underwriting standards and follow such practices and procedures as
shall be normal and usual in its general mortgage servicing activities and as it
applies to other mortgage loans owned solely by it. The Servicer shall not take
or enter into any assumption and modification agreement, however, unless (to the
extent practicable in the circumstances) it shall have received confirmation, in
writing, of the continued effectiveness of any applicable hazard insurance
policy, or a new policy meeting the requirements of this Section is obtained.
Any fee collected by the Servicer in respect of an assumption or substitution of
liability agreement will be retained by the Servicer as additional servicing
compensation. In connection with any such assumption, no material term of the
Mortgage Note (including but not limited to the related Mortgage Interest Rate
and the amount of the Scheduled Payment) may be amended or modified, except as
otherwise required pursuant to the terms thereof. The Servicer shall notify the
applicable Custodian and the Trustee, as applicable, that any such substitution,
modification or assumption agreement has been completed by forwarding to the
applicable Custodian and the Trustee, as applicable, the executed original of
such substitution or assumption agreement, which document shall be added to the
related Mortgage File and shall, for all purposes, be considered a part of such
Mortgage File to the same extent as all other documents and instruments
constituting a part thereof.
Notwithstanding the foregoing paragraph or any other provision of
this Agreement, the Servicer shall not be deemed to be in default, breach or any
other violation of its obligations hereunder by reason of any assumption of a
Mortgage Loan by operation of law or by the terms of the Mortgage Note or any
assumption which the Servicer may be restricted by law from preventing, for any
reason whatsoever. For purposes of this Section 3.14, the term "assumption" is
deemed to also include a sale (of the Mortgaged Property) subject to the
Mortgage that is not accompanied by an assumption or substitution of liability
agreement.
Section 3.15 Realization upon Defaulted Mortgage Loans. The Servicer
shall use its best efforts, consistent with Accepted Servicing Practices, to
foreclose upon or otherwise comparably convert (which may include an acquisition
of REO Property) the ownership of properties securing such of the Mortgage Loans
as come into and continue in default and as to which no satisfactory
arrangements can be made for collection of delinquent payments pursuant to
Section 3.07, and which are not released from this Agreement pursuant to any
other provision hereof. The Servicer shall use reasonable efforts to realize
upon such defaulted Mortgage Loans in such manner as will maximize the receipt
of principal and interest by the Trustee, taking into account, among other
things, the timing of foreclosure proceedings; provided, however with respect to
any Second Lien Mortgage Loan for which the related First Lien Mortgage Loan is
not included in the Trust Fund, if, after such Mortgage Loan becomes 180 days or
more delinquent, the Servicer determines that a significant net recovery is not
possible through foreclosure, such Mortgage Loan may be charged off and the
Mortgage Loan will be treated as a Liquidated Mortgage Loan giving rise to a
Realized Loss. The foregoing is subject to the provisions that, in any case in
which a Mortgaged Property shall have suffered damage from an uninsured cause,
the Servicer shall not be required to expend its own funds toward the
restoration of such property unless it shall determine in its sole discretion
(i) that such restoration will increase the net proceeds of liquidation of the
related Mortgage Loan to the Trustee, after reimbursement to itself for such
expenses, and (ii) that such expenses will be recoverable by the Servicer
through Insurance Proceeds, Condemnation Proceeds or Liquidation Proceeds from
the related Mortgaged Property, as contemplated in Section 3.11. The Servicer
shall be responsible for all other costs and expenses incurred by it in any such
proceedings; provided, however, that it shall be entitled to reimbursement
thereof from the related property, as contemplated in Section 3.11.
In the event that the related First Lien Mortgage Loan is not being
serviced by the Servicer, the Servicer shall have no liability for any losses
resulting from a foreclosure on a Second Lien Mortgage Loan in connection with
the foreclosure on the related First Lien Mortgage Loan for which the related
First Lien Mortgage Loan is not included in the Trust Fund where the Servicer
did not receive notice or otherwise had no actual knowledge regarding such
foreclosure on the related First Lien Mortgage Loan; provided, however, if the
Servicer is either notified or has actual knowledge that any holder of a First
Lien Mortgage Loan intends to accelerate the obligations secured by the First
Lien Mortgage Loan, or that any such holder intends to declare a default under
the mortgage or promissory note secured thereby, or has filed or intends to file
an election to have the related Mortgaged Property sold or foreclosed, the
Servicer shall take, on behalf of the Trust, whatever actions are necessary to
protect the interests of the Trust in accordance with Accepted Servicing
Practices and the REMIC Provisions. The Servicer shall not be required to make a
Servicing Advance pursuant to Section 4.01 with respect thereto except to the
extent that it determines in its reasonable good faith judgment that such
advance would be recoverable from Liquidation Proceeds on the related Second
Lien Mortgage Loan, that a significant net recovery is possible through
foreclosure, and in no event in an amount that is greater than the then
outstanding principal balance of the related Second Lien Mortgage Loan. The
Servicer shall thereafter take such action as is reasonably necessary to recover
any amount so advanced and to otherwise reimburse itself as a Servicing Advance
from the Collection Account pursuant to Section 3.11.
The proceeds of any Liquidation Event or REO Disposition, as well as
any recovery resulting from a partial collection of Insurance Proceeds,
Condemnation Proceeds or Liquidation Proceeds or any income from an REO
Property, will be applied in the following order of priority: first, to
reimburse the Servicer or any Subservicer for any related unreimbursed Servicing
Advances, pursuant to Section 3.11 or 3.17; second, to reimburse the Servicer
for any related xxxxxxxxxxxx X&X Advances, pursuant to Section 3.11; third, to
accrued and unpaid interest on the Mortgage Loan or REO Imputed Interest, at the
Mortgage Interest Rate, to the date of the liquidation or REO Disposition, or to
the Due Date prior to the Remittance Date on which such amounts are to be
distributed if not in connection with a Liquidation Event or REO Disposition;
and fourth, as a recovery of principal of the Mortgage Loan. If the amount of
the recovery so allocated to interest is less than a full recovery thereof, that
amount will be allocated as follows: first, to unpaid Servicing Fees; and
second, as interest at the Mortgage Interest Rate (net of the Servicing Fee
Rate). The portion of the recovery so allocated to unpaid Servicing Fees shall
be reimbursed to the Servicer or any Subservicer pursuant to Section 3.11 or
3.17. The portions of the recovery so allocated to interest at the Mortgage
Interest Rate (net of the Servicing Fee Rate) and to principal of the Mortgage
Loan shall be applied as follows: first, to reimburse the Servicer or any
Subservicer for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances in accordance with
Section 3.11 or 3.17, and second, to the Trustee in accordance with the
provisions of Section 4.02, subject to the last paragraph of Section 3.17 with
respect to certain excess recoveries from an REO Disposition.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, in
connection with a foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure, in
the event the Servicer has received actual notice of, or has actual knowledge of
the presence of, hazardous or toxic substances or wastes on the related
Mortgaged Property, or if the Trustee otherwise requests, the Servicer shall
cause an environmental inspection or review of such Mortgaged Property to be
conducted by a qualified inspector. Upon completion of the inspection, the
Servicer shall promptly provide the Trustee and the Depositor, with a written
report of the environmental inspection.
After reviewing the environmental inspection report, the Servicer
shall determine consistent with Accepted Servicing Practices how to proceed with
respect to the Mortgaged Property. In the event (a) the environmental inspection
report indicates that the Mortgaged Property is contaminated by hazardous or
toxic substances or wastes and (b) the Servicer determines, consistent with
Accepted Servicing Practices, to proceed with foreclosure or acceptance of a
deed in lieu of foreclosure, the Servicer shall be reimbursed for all reasonable
costs associated with such foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of
foreclosure and any related environmental clean-up costs, as applicable, from
the related Liquidation Proceeds, or if the Liquidation Proceeds are
insufficient to fully reimburse the Servicer, the Servicer shall be entitled to
be reimbursed from amounts in the Collection Account pursuant to Section 3.11.
In the event the Servicer determines not to proceed with foreclosure or
acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure, the Servicer shall be reimbursed
from general collections for all Servicing Advances made with respect to the
related Mortgaged Property from the Collection Account pursuant to Section 3.11.
The Trustee shall not be responsible for any determination made by the Servicer
pursuant to this paragraph or otherwise.
Section 3.16 Release of Mortgage Files. (a) Upon the payment in full
of any Mortgage Loan, or the receipt by the Servicer of a notification that
payment in full shall be escrowed in a manner customary for such purposes, the
Servicer will, within five (5) Business Days of the payment in full, notify the
applicable Custodian or the Trustee, as applicable, by a certification (which
certification shall include a statement to the effect that all amounts received
or to be received in connection with such payment which are required to be
deposited in the related Collection Account pursuant to Section 3.10 have been
or will be so deposited) of a Servicing Officer and shall request delivery to it
of the Custodial File by completing a Request for Release to the applicable
Custodian or the Trustee, as applicable. Upon receipt of such certification and
Request for Release, the applicable Custodian or the Trustee, as applicable,
shall promptly release the related Custodial File to the Servicer within three
(3) Business Days. No expenses incurred in connection with any instrument of
satisfaction or deed of reconveyance shall be chargeable to the related
Collection Account. Any out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with any
instrument of satisfaction or deed of reconveyance shall be reimbursable to the
Servicer as a Servicing Advance.
(b) From time to time and as appropriate for the servicing or
foreclosure of any Mortgage Loan, including, for this purpose, collection under
any insurance policy relating to the Mortgage Loans, the applicable Custodian or
the Trustee, as applicable, shall, upon request of the Servicer and delivery to
the applicable Custodian or the Trustee, as applicable, of a Request for
Release, release the related Custodial File to the Servicer, and the applicable
Custodian or the Trustee, as applicable, shall, at the direction of the
Servicer, execute such documents provided to it as shall be necessary to the
prosecution of any such proceedings and the Servicer shall retain the Mortgage
File in trust for the benefit of the Trustee. Such Request for Release shall
obligate the Servicer to return each and every document previously requested
from the Custodial File to the applicable Custodian or the Trustee, as
applicable, when the need therefor by the Servicer no longer exists, unless the
Mortgage Loan has been liquidated and the Liquidation Proceeds relating to the
Mortgage Loan have been deposited in the related Collection Account or the
Mortgage File or such document has been delivered to an attorney, or to a public
trustee or other public official as required by law, for purposes of initiating
or pursuing legal action or other proceedings for the foreclosure of the
Mortgaged Property either judicially or non-judicially, and the Servicer has
delivered to the applicable Custodian or the Trustee, as applicable, a
certificate of a Servicing Officer certifying as to the name and address of the
Person to which such Mortgage File or such document was delivered and the
purpose or purposes of such delivery. Upon receipt of a certificate of a
Servicing Officer stating that such Mortgage Loan was liquidated and that all
amounts received or to be received in connection with such liquidation that are
required to be deposited into the related Collection Account have been so
deposited, or that such Mortgage Loan has become an REO Property, a copy of the
Request for Release shall be released by the applicable Custodian or the
Trustee, as applicable, to the Servicer or its designee. Upon receipt of a
Request for Release under this Section 3.16, the applicable Custodian or the
Trustee, as applicable, shall deliver the related Custodial File to the
requesting Servicer by regular mail, unless the Servicer requests that the
applicable Custodian or the Trustee, as applicable, deliver such Custodial File
to the Servicer by overnight courier (in which case such delivery shall be at
the Servicer's expense); provided, however, that in the event the Servicer has
not previously received copies of the relevant Mortgage Loan Documents necessary
to service the related Mortgage Loan in accordance with Accepted Servicing
Practices, the Depositor shall use reasonable efforts to cause the Purchaser to
reimburse the Servicer for any overnight courier charges incurred for the
requested Custodial Files.
Upon written certification of a Servicing Officer, the Trustee shall
execute and deliver to the Servicer copies of any court pleadings, requests for
trustee's sale or other documents reasonably necessary to the foreclosure or
trustee's sale in respect of a Mortgaged Property or to any legal action brought
to obtain judgment against any Mortgagor on the Mortgage Note or Mortgage or to
obtain a deficiency judgment, or to enforce any other remedies or rights
provided by the Mortgage Note or Mortgage or otherwise available at law or in
equity, or shall exercise and deliver to the Servicer a power of attorney
sufficient to authorize the Servicer to execute such documents on its behalf.
Each such certification shall include a request that such pleadings or documents
be executed by the Trustee and a statement as to the reason such documents or
pleadings are required and that the execution and delivery thereof by the
Trustee will not invalidate or otherwise affect the lien of the Mortgage, except
for the termination of such a lien upon completion of the foreclosure or
trustee's sale.
Section 3.17 Title, Conservation and Disposition of REO Property.
(a) This Section shall apply only to REO Properties acquired for the account of
the Trustee and shall not apply to any REO Property relating to a Mortgage Loan
which was purchased or repurchased from the Trustee pursuant to any provision
hereof. In the event that title to any such REO Property is acquired, the
Servicer shall cause the deed or certificate of sale to be issued in the name of
the Trustee, on behalf of the Certificateholders, or the Trustee's nominee.
(b) The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each
REO Property for the 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 Trustee.
(c) The Servicer shall use Accepted Servicing Practices, 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
the Servicer determines, and gives an appropriate notice to the Trustee to such
effect, that a longer period is necessary for the orderly liquidation of such
REO Property, so long as such extended period is within the time period
specified in Section 3.17(h). Subject to Section 3.17(h), if a period longer
than three years is permitted under the foregoing sentence and is necessary to
sell any REO Property, the Servicer shall report monthly to the Trustee as to
the progress being made in selling such REO Property. The Trustee has no
obligation with respect to REO Dispositions.
(d) The Servicer shall segregate and hold all funds collected and
received in connection with the operation of any REO Property separate and apart
from its own funds and general assets and shall deposit such funds in the
related Collection Account.
(e) The Servicer shall deposit net of reimbursement to the Servicer
for any related outstanding Servicing Advances and unpaid Servicing Fees
provided in Section 3.11, or cause to be deposited, on a daily basis in the
Collection Account all revenues received with respect to the related REO
Property and shall withdraw therefrom funds necessary for the proper operation,
management and maintenance of the REO Property.
(f) The Servicer, upon an REO Disposition, shall be entitled to
reimbursement for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances as well as any
unpaid Servicing Fees from proceeds received in connection with the REO
Disposition, as further provided in Section 3.11.
(g) Any net proceeds from an REO Disposition which are in excess of
the unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan plus all unpaid REO
Imputed Interest thereon through the date of the REO Disposition shall be
retained by the Servicer as additional servicing compensation.
(h) The Servicer shall use Accepted Servicing Practices, to sell, or
cause the Subservicer to sell, in accordance with Accepted Servicing Practices,
any REO Property as soon as possible, but in no event later than the conclusion
of the third calendar year beginning after the year of its acquisition by the
REMIC unless (i) the Servicer applies for an extension of such period from the
Internal Revenue Service pursuant to the REMIC Provisions and Code Section
856(e)(3), in which event such REO Property shall be sold within the applicable
extension period pursuant to the requirements of Section 3.17(c), or (ii) the
Servicer obtains for the Trustee an Opinion of Counsel, addressed to the
Depositor, the Trustee and the Servicer, to the effect that the holding by the
Pooling-Tier REMIC-1 of such REO Property subsequent to such period will not
result in the imposition of taxes on "prohibited transactions" as defined in
Section 860F of the Code or cause any Trust REMIC to fail to qualify as a REMIC
under the REMIC Provisions or comparable provisions of relevant state laws at
any time. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO
Property serviced by the Servicer for the Trustee solely for the purpose of its
prompt disposition and sale in a manner which does not cause such REO Property
to fail to qualify as "foreclosure property" within the meaning of Section
860G(a)(8) or result in the receipt by the Pooling-Tier REMIC-1 of any "income
from non-permitted assets" within the meaning of Section 860F(a)(2)(B) of the
Code or any "net income from foreclosure property" which is subject to taxation
under Section 860G(a)(1) of the Code. Pursuant to its efforts to sell such REO
Property, the Servicer shall either itself or through an agent selected by the
Servicer protect and conserve such REO Property in the same manner and to such
extent as is customary in the locality where such REO Property is located and
may, incident to its conservation and protection of the interests of the Trustee
on behalf of the Certificateholders, rent the same, or any part thereof, as the
Servicer deems to be in the best interest of the Trustee on behalf of the
Certificateholders for the period prior to the sale of such REO Property;
provided, however, that any rent received or accrued with respect to such REO
Property qualifies as "rents from real property" as defined in Section 856(d) of
the Code.
Section 3.18 Notification of Adjustments. With respect to each
Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan, the Servicer shall adjust the Mortgage Interest
Rate on the related Adjustment Date and shall adjust the Scheduled Payment on
the related mortgage payment adjustment date, if applicable, in compliance with
the requirements of applicable law and the related Mortgage and Mortgage Note.
In the event that an Index becomes unavailable or otherwise unpublished, the
Servicer shall select a comparable alternative index over which it has no direct
control and which is readily verifiable. The Servicer shall execute and deliver
any and all necessary notices required under applicable law and the terms of the
related Mortgage Note and Mortgage regarding the Mortgage Interest Rate and
Scheduled Payment adjustments. The Servicer shall promptly, upon written request
therefor, deliver to the Trustee such notifications and any additional
applicable data regarding such adjustments and the methods used to calculate and
implement such adjustments. Upon the discovery by the Servicer or the receipt of
notice from the Trustee that the Servicer has failed to adjust a Mortgage
Interest Rate or Scheduled Payment in accordance with the terms of the related
Mortgage Note, the Servicer shall deposit in the related Collection Account from
its own funds the amount of any interest loss caused as such interest loss
occurs.
Section 3.19 Access to Certain Documentation and Information
Regarding the Mortgage Loans. The Servicer shall provide, or cause the
Subservicer to provide, to the Depositor, the Trustee, the OTS or the FDIC and
the examiners and supervisory agents thereof, access to the documentation
regarding the Mortgage Loans in its possession required by applicable
regulations of the OTS. With respect to the Servicer, such access shall be
afforded without charge, but only upon 15 days' (or, if an Event of Default has
occurred and is continuing, 3 Business Days') prior written request and during
normal business hours at the offices of the Servicer. Nothing in this Section
shall derogate from the obligation of any such party to observe any applicable
law prohibiting disclosure of information regarding the Mortgagors and the
failure of any such party to provide access as provided in this Section as a
result of such obligation shall not constitute a breach of this Section.
Nothing in this Section 3.19 shall require the Servicer to collect,
create, collate or otherwise generate any information that it does not generate
in its usual course of business. The Servicer shall not be required to make
copies of or to ship documents to any Person who is not a party to this
Agreement, and then only if provisions have been made for the reimbursement of
the costs thereof.
Section 3.20 Documents, Records and Funds in Possession of the
Servicer to Be Held for the Trustee. The Servicer shall account fully to the
Trustee for any funds received by the Servicer or which otherwise are collected
by the Servicer as Liquidation Proceeds, Condemnation Proceeds or Insurance
Proceeds in respect of any Mortgage Loan serviced by the Servicer. All Mortgage
Files and funds collected or held by, or under the control of, the Servicer in
respect of any Mortgage Loans, whether from the collection of principal and
interest payments or from Liquidation Proceeds, including, but not limited to,
any funds on deposit in its Collection Account, shall be held by the Servicer
for and on behalf of the Trustee and shall be and remain the sole and exclusive
property of the Trustee, subject to the applicable provisions of this Agreement.
The Servicer also agrees that it shall not create, incur or subject any Mortgage
File or any funds that are deposited in any Collection Account, the Distribution
Account or any Escrow Account, or any funds that otherwise are or may become due
or payable to the Trustee for the benefit of the Certificateholders, to any
claim, lien, security interest, judgment, levy, writ of attachment or other
encumbrance, or assert by legal action or otherwise any claim or right of setoff
against any Mortgage File or any funds collected on, or in connection with, a
Mortgage Loan, except, however, that the Servicer shall be entitled to set off
against and deduct from any such funds any amounts that are properly due and
payable to the Servicer under this Agreement.
Section 3.21 Servicing Compensation. (a) As compensation for its
activities hereunder, the Servicer shall, with respect to each Mortgage Loan, be
entitled to retain from deposits to the Collection Account and from Liquidation
Proceeds, Insurance Proceeds, and Condemnation Proceeds related to such Mortgage
Loan, the Servicing Fee with respect to each Mortgage Loan (less any portion of
such amounts retained by any Subservicer). In addition, the Servicer shall be
entitled to recover unpaid Servicing Fees out of related Late Collections and as
otherwise permitted in Section 3.11. The right to receive the Servicing Fee may
not be transferred in whole or in part except as provided in Section 10.07 or in
connection with the transfer of all of the Servicer's responsibilities and
obligations under this Agreement; provided, however, that the Servicer may pay
from the Servicing Fee any amounts due to a Subservicer pursuant to a
Subservicing Agreement entered into under Section 3.02.
(b) Additional servicing compensation in the form of assumption or
modification fees, late payment charges, NSF fees, reconveyance fees and other
similar fees and charges (other than Prepayment Premiums) shall be retained by
the Servicer only to the extent such fees or charges are received by the
Servicer. The Servicer shall also be entitled pursuant to Section 3.09(b)(vi)
and Section 3.11(a)(iv) to withdraw from the related Collection Account, as
additional servicing compensation, interest or other income earned on deposits
therein.
(c) The Servicer shall be required to pay all expenses incurred by
it in connection with its servicing activities hereunder (including payment of
premiums for any blanket policy insuring against hazard losses pursuant to
Section 3.13, servicing compensation of the Subservicer to the extent not
retained by it and the fees and expenses of independent accountants and any
agents appointed by the Servicer), and shall not be entitled to reimbursement
therefor except as specifically provided in Section 3.11.
Section 3.22 Annual Statement as to Compliance. The Servicer will
deliver or cause to be delivered to the Depositor, the Rating Agencies, and the
Trustee on or before March 15th of each calendar year, commencing in 2006, an
Officer's Certificate stating, as to each signatory thereof, that (i) a review
of the activities of the Servicer during the preceding calendar year and of
performance under this Agreement or a similar agreement has been made under such
officers' supervision, and (ii) to the best of such officers' knowledge, based
on such review, the Servicer has fulfilled all of its obligations under this
Agreement throughout such year, or, if there has been a default in the
fulfillment of any such obligation, specifying each such default known to such
officers and the nature and status thereof. Promptly after receipt of such
Officer's Certificate, the Depositor shall review such Officer's Certificate
and, if applicable, consult with the Servicer as to the nature of any defaults
by the Servicer in the fulfillment of any of the Servicer's obligations. The
obligations of the Servicer under this Section apply to the Servicer that
serviced during the applicable period, whether or not the Servicer is acting as
the Servicer at the time such Officer's Certificate is required to be delivered.
Section 3.23 Annual Independent Public Accountants' Servicing
Statement; Financial Statements. Not later than March 15th of each calendar year
commencing in 2006, the Servicer, at its expense, shall cause a nationally
recognized firm of independent certified public accountants to furnish to the
Depositor, the Rating Agencies, and the Trustee a report stating that (i) it has
obtained a letter of representation regarding certain matters from the
management of the Servicer which includes an assertion that the Servicer has
complied with certain minimum residential mortgage loan servicing standards,
identified in the Uniform Single Attestation Program for Mortgage Bankers
established by the Mortgage Bankers Association of America, with respect to the
servicing of residential mortgage loans during the most recently completed
calendar year and (ii) on the basis of an examination conducted by such firm in
accordance with standards established by the American Institute of Certified
Public Accountants, such representation is fairly stated in all material
respects, subject to such exceptions and other qualifications that may be
appropriate. In rendering its report such firm may rely, as to matters relating
to the direct servicing of residential mortgage loans by Subservicers, upon
comparable reports of firms of independent certified public accountants rendered
on the basis of examinations conducted in accordance with the same standards
(rendered within one year of such report) with respect to those Subservicers.
Promptly after receipt of such report, the Depositor shall review such report
and, if applicable, consult with the Servicer as to the nature of any defaults
by the Servicer in the fulfillment of any of the Servicer's obligations. The
obligations of the Servicer under this Section apply to the Servicer that
serviced during the applicable period, whether or not the Servicer is acting as
a Servicer at the time such report is required to be delivered.
Section 3.24 Trustee to Act as Servicer. (a) In the event that the
Servicer shall for any reason no longer be a Servicer hereunder (including by
reason of an Event of Default), the Trustee or its successor shall, thereupon
assume all of the rights and obligations of the Servicer hereunder arising
thereafter (except that the Trustee shall not be (i) liable for losses of such
predecessor Servicer pursuant to Section 3.10 or any acts or omissions of such
predecessor Servicer hereunder, (ii) obligated to make Advances if it is
prohibited from doing so by applicable law, (iii) obligated to effectuate
repurchases or substitutions of Mortgage Loans hereunder, including but not
limited to repurchases or substitutions pursuant to Section 2.03, (iv)
responsible for expenses of the Servicer pursuant to Section 2.03 or (v) deemed
to have made any representations and warranties of the Servicer hereunder). Any
such assumption shall be subject to Section 7.02.
(b) Every Subservicing Agreement entered into by the Servicer shall
contain a provision giving the successor Servicer the option to terminate such
agreement in the event a successor Servicer is appointed.
(c) If the Servicer shall for any reason no longer be a Servicer
(including by reason of any Event of Default), the Trustee (or any other
successor Servicer) may, at its option, succeed to any rights and obligations of
the Servicer under any Subservicing Agreement in accordance with the terms
thereof; provided, that the Trustee (or any other successor Servicer) shall not
incur any liability or have any obligations in its capacity as successor
Servicer under a Subservicing Agreement arising prior to the date of such
succession unless it expressly elects to succeed to the rights and obligations
of the Servicer thereunder; and the Servicer shall not thereby be relieved of
any liability or obligations under the Subservicing Agreement arising prior to
the date of such succession.
(d) The Servicer shall, upon request of the Trustee, but at the
expense of the Servicer, deliver to the assuming party all documents and records
relating to each Subservicing Agreement (if any) to which it is a party and the
Mortgage Loans then being serviced thereunder and an accounting of amounts
collected and held by it and otherwise use its best efforts to effect the
orderly and efficient transfer of such Subservicing Agreement to the assuming
party.
Section 3.25 Compensating Interest. The Servicer shall remit to the
Trustee on each Remittance Date an amount from its own funds equal to
Compensating Interest payable by the Servicer for such Remittance Date;
provided, however, the Servicer is not required to pay Compensating Interest on
any Fremont Mortgage Loan, EquiFirst Mortgage Loan, Meritage Mortgage Loan,
Conduit Mortgage Loan or Acoustic Mortgage Loan subject to an Interim Servicing
Agreement for the period prior to the applicable Servicing Transfer Date.
Section 3.26 Credit Reporting; Xxxxx-Xxxxx-Xxxxxx Act. (a) With
respect to each Mortgage Loan, the Servicer shall fully furnish, in accordance
with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and its implementing regulations, accurate
and complete information (e.g., favorable and unfavorable) on the related
Mortgagor credit files to Equifax, Experian and TransUnion Credit Information
Company (three of the national credit repositories), on a monthly basis.
(b) Each party shall comply with all provisions of the Privacy Laws
relating to the Mortgage Loans, the related borrowers and any "nonpublic
personal information" (as defined in the Privacy Laws) received by such party
incidental to the performance of its obligations under this Agreement,
including, maintaining adequate information security procedures to protect such
nonpublic personal information and, in the case of the Servicer, providing all
privacy notices required by the Privacy Laws.
Section 3.27 Excess Reserve Fund Account; Distribution Account. (a)
The Trustee shall establish and maintain the Excess Reserve Fund Account, on
behalf of the Class X Certificateholders, to receive that portion of the
distributions on the Class X Interest up to an amount equal to any Basis Risk
Payments and to pay to the LIBOR Certificateholders any Basis Risk Carry Forward
Amounts (prior to using any Net Swap Receipts). For the avoidance of doubt, any
Basis Risk Carry Forward Amounts shall be paid to the LIBOR Certificates first
from the Excess Reserve Fund Account and then from the Supplemental Interest
Trust.
On each Distribution Date on which there exists a Basis Risk Carry
Forward Amount on any Class of LIBOR Certificates, the Trustee shall (1)
withdraw from the Distribution Account and deposit in the Excess Reserve Fund
Account, as set forth in Section 4.02(a)(iii)(K), the lesser of the Class X
Distributable Amount (to the extent remaining after the distributions specified
in Sections 4.02(a)(iii)(A)-(J) and without regard to the reduction in clause
(iii) of the definition thereof for any Basis Risk Payment or Defaulted Swap
Termination Payment) and the aggregate Basis Risk Carry Forward Amount and (2)
withdraw from the Excess Reserve Fund Account amounts necessary to pay to such
Class or Classes of LIBOR Certificates the applicable Basis Risk Carry Forward
Amounts. Such payments, along with payments from the Supplemental Interest
Trust, shall be allocated to those Classes based upon the amount of Basis Risk
Carry Forward Amount owed to each such Class and shall be paid in the priority
set forth in Section 4.02(a)(iii)(L). In the event that the Class Certificate
Balance of any Class of Certificates is reduced because of Applied Realized Loss
Amounts, the applicable Certificateholders will not be entitled to receive Basis
Risk Carry Forward Amounts on the written down amounts on such Distribution Date
or any future Distribution Dates (except to the extent such Class Certificate
Balance is increased as a result of any Subsequent Recoveries), even if funds
are otherwise available for distribution.
The Trustee shall account for the Excess Reserve Fund Account as an
asset of a grantor trust under subpart E, Part I of subchapter J of the Code and
not as an asset of any Trust REMIC created pursuant to this Agreement. The
beneficial owners of the Excess Reserve Fund Account are the Class X
Certificateholders.
Any Basis Risk Carry Forward Amounts distributed by the Trustee to
the LIBOR Certificateholders from the Excess Reserve Fund Account shall be
accounted for by the Trustee, for federal income tax purposes, as amounts paid
first to the Holders of the Class X Certificates (in respect of the Class X
Interest) and then to the respective Class or Classes of LIBOR Certificates. In
addition, the Trustee shall account for the rights of Holders of each Class of
LIBOR Certificates to receive payments of Basis Risk Carry Forward Amounts from
the Excess Reserve Fund Account (along with payments of Basis Risk Carry Forward
Amounts and without duplication, Upper-Tier Carry Forward Amounts from the
Supplemental Interest Trust) as rights in a separate limited recourse interest
rate cap contract written by the Class X Certificateholders in favor of Holders
of each such Class.
Notwithstanding any provision contained in this Agreement, the
Trustee shall not be required to make any payments from the Excess Reserve Fund
Account except as expressly set forth in this Section 3.27(a).
(b) The Trustee shall establish and maintain the Distribution
Account on behalf of the Certificateholders. The Trustee shall, promptly upon
receipt on the Business Day received, deposit in the Distribution Account and
retain therein the following:
(i) the aggregate amount remitted by the Servicer to the Trustee
pursuant to Section 3.11;
(ii) any amount deposited by the Servicer pursuant to Section
3.12(b) in connection with any losses on Permitted Investments;
(iii) any amounts remitted by the Servicer to the Trustee in respect
of Compensating Interest pursuant to Section 3.25; and
(iv) any other amounts deposited hereunder which are required to be
deposited in the Distribution Account.
In the event that the Servicer shall remit any amount not required
to be remitted, the Servicer may at any time direct the Trustee in writing to
withdraw such amount from the Distribution Account, any provision herein to the
contrary notwithstanding. Such direction may be accomplished by delivering
notice to the Trustee, which describes the amounts deposited in error in the
Distribution Account. All funds deposited in the Distribution Account shall be
held by the Trustee in trust for the Certificateholders until disbursed in
accordance with this Agreement or withdrawn in accordance with Section 4.02.
(c) In order to comply with its duties under the USA Patriot Act of
2001, the Trustee shall obtain and verify certain information and documentation
from the other parties to this Agreement including, but not limited to, each
such party's name, address, and other identifying information.
Section 3.28 Optional Purchase of Delinquent Mortgage Loans. The
Depositor, in its sole discretion, shall have the option, but shall not be
obligated, to purchase any 90+ Delinquent Mortgage Loans from the Trust Fund.
The purchase price for any such Mortgage Loan shall be 100% of the unpaid
principal balance of such Mortgage Loan plus accrued and unpaid interest on the
related Mortgage Loan at the applicable Mortgage Interest Rate, plus the amount
of any unreimbursed Servicing Advances made by the Servicer. Upon receipt of
such purchase price, the Servicer shall provide to the Trustee a Request for
Release and the Trustee shall promptly release to the Depositor, the Mortgage
File relating to the Mortgage Loan being repurchased.
Section 3.29 Transfer of Servicing for Certain Mortgage Loans. Prior
to the Servicing Transfer Date, the Depositor shall use reasonable efforts to
cause Fremont, EquiFirst, Meritage, Countrywide Home Loans LP (as interim
servicer of the Conduit Mortgage Loans) and Acoustic to comply with each of the
servicing transfer requirements set forth in the applicable Interim Servicing
Agreement and in accordance with customary industry procedures.
ARTICLE IV
DISTRIBUTIONS AND
ADVANCES BY THE SERVICERS
Section 4.01 Advances. (a) The amount of P&I Advances to be made by
the Servicer for any Remittance Date shall equal, subject to Section 4.01(c),
the sum of (i) the aggregate amount of Scheduled Payments (with each interest
portion thereof net of the related Servicing Fee), due during the Due Period
immediately preceding such Remittance Date in respect of the Mortgage Loans
serviced by the Servicer, which Scheduled Payments were not received as of the
close of business on the related Determination Date, plus (ii) with respect to
each REO Property, which REO Property was acquired during or prior to the
related Prepayment Period and as to which such REO Property an REO Disposition
did not occur during the related Prepayment Period, an amount equal to the
excess, if any, of the Scheduled Payments (with REO Imputed Interest) that would
have been due on the related Due Date in respect of the related Mortgage Loan,
over the net income from such REO Property transferred to the related Collection
Account for distribution on such Remittance Date.
(b) On each Remittance Date, the Servicer shall remit in immediately
available funds to the Trustee an amount equal to the aggregate amount of P&I
Advances, if any, to be made in respect of the Mortgage Loans and REO Properties
serviced by the Servicer for the related Remittance Date either (i) from its own
funds or (ii) from the related Collection Account, to the extent of funds held
therein for future distribution (in which case, it will cause to be made an
appropriate entry in the records of the related Collection Account that Amounts
Held for Future Distribution have been, as permitted by this Section 4.01, used
by the Servicer in discharge of any such P&I Advance) or (iii) in the form of
any combination of (i) and (ii) aggregating the total amount of P&I Advances to
be made by the Servicer with respect to the Mortgage Loans and REO Properties.
Any Amounts Held for Future Distribution and so used shall be appropriately
reflected in the Servicer's records and replaced by the Servicer by deposit in
the related Collection Account on or before any future Remittance Date to the
extent required.
(c) The obligation of the Servicer to make such P&I Advances is
mandatory, notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement but subject to
(d) below, and, with respect to any Mortgage Loan or REO Property, shall
continue until a Final Recovery Determination in connection therewith or the
removal thereof from coverage under this Agreement, except as otherwise provided
in this Section 4.01.
(d) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, no P&I Advance
or Servicing Advance shall be required to be made hereunder by the Servicer if
such P&I Advance or Servicing Advance would, if made, constitute a
Nonrecoverable P&I Advance or Nonrecoverable Servicing Advance. The
determination by the Servicer that it has made a Nonrecoverable P&I Advance or a
Nonrecoverable Servicing Advance or that any proposed P&I Advance or Servicing
Advance, if made, would constitute a Nonrecoverable P&I Advance or a
Nonrecoverable Servicing Advance, respectively, shall be evidenced by an
Officer's Certificate of the Servicer delivered to the Trustee. In addition
Servicer shall not be required to advance any Relief Act Interest Shortfalls.
(e) Except as otherwise provided herein, the Servicer shall be
entitled to reimbursement pursuant to Section 3.11 for Advances from recoveries
from the related Mortgagor or from all Liquidation Proceeds and other payments
or recoveries (including Insurance Proceeds and Condemnation Proceeds) with
respect to the related Mortgage Loan.
Section 4.02 Priorities of Distribution. (a) On each Distribution
Date, the Trustee shall make the disbursements and transfers from amounts then
on deposit in the Distribution Account in the following order of priority and to
the extent of the Available Funds remaining:
(i) to the Supplemental Interest Trust, to the Coupon Strip Reserve
Account and to the holders of each Class of LIBOR Certificates in the
following order of priority:
(A) sequentially (1) first, to the Supplemental Interest
Trust, the sum of (x) all Net Swap Payments and (y) any Swap
Termination Payment owed to the Swap Provider other than a Defaulted
Swap Termination Payment; and (2) second, if applicable, to the
Coupon Strip Reserve Account, the Coupon Strip;
(B) concurrently, (1) from the Interest Remittance Amount
related to the Group I Mortgage Loans, to the Class A-1
Certificates, the related Accrued Certificate Interest Distribution
Amounts and Unpaid Interest Amounts for the Class A-1 Certificates;
(2) from the Interest Remittance Amount related to the Group II
Mortgage Loans, pro rata (based on the Accrued Certificate Interest
Distribution Amounts and Unpaid Interest Amounts distributable to
the Class A-2A, Class A-2B and Class A-2C Certificates) to the Class
A-2A, Class A-2B and Class A-2C Certificates, the related Accrued
Certificate Interest Distribution Amounts and Unpaid Interest
Amounts for the Class A-2A, Class A-2B and Class A-2C Certificates;
(3) provided, that if the Interest Remittance Amount for either Loan
Group is insufficient to make the related payments set forth clause
(1) or (2) above, any Interest Remittance Amount relating to the
other Loan Group remaining after payment of the related Accrued
Certificate Interest Distribution Amounts and Unpaid Interest
Amounts will be available to cover that shortfall;
(C) from any remaining Interest Remittance Amounts, to the
Class M-1 Certificates, the Accrued Certificate Interest
Distribution Amount for such Class;
(D) from any remaining Interest Remittance Amounts, to the
Class M-2 Certificates, the Accrued Certificate Interest
Distribution Amount for such Class;
(E) from any remaining Interest Remittance Amounts, to the
Class M-3 Certificates, the Accrued Certificate Interest
Distribution Amount for such Class;
(F) from any remaining Interest Remittance Amounts, to the
Class M-4 Certificates, the Accrued Certificate Interest
Distribution Amount for such Class;
(G) from any remaining Interest Remittance Amounts, to the
Class M-5 Certificates, the Accrued Certificate Interest
Distribution Amount for such Class;
(H) from any remaining Interest Remittance Amounts, to the
Class M-6 Certificates, the Accrued Certificate Interest
Distribution Amount for such Class;
(I) from any remaining Interest Remittance Amounts, to the
Class B-1 Certificates, the Accrued Certificate Interest
Distribution Amount for such Class;
(J) from any remaining Interest Remittance Amounts, to the
Class B-2 Certificates, the Accrued Certificate Interest
Distribution Amount for such Class;
(K) from any remaining Interest Remittance Amounts, to the
Class B-3 Certificates, the Accrued Certificate Interest
Distribution Amount for such Class; and
(L) from any remaining Interest Remittance Amounts, to the
Class B-4 Certificates, the Accrued Certificate Interest
Distribution Amount for such Class.
(ii) (A) on each Distribution Date (a) prior to the Stepdown Date or
(b) with respect to which a Trigger Event is in effect, to the holders of
the Class or Classes of LIBOR Certificates then entitled to distributions
of principal as set forth below, an amount equal to the Principal
Distribution Amount in the following order of priority:
(a) sequentially:
(x) concurrently to the Class R-1, Class R-2 and Class
R-3 Certificates, allocated pro rata, until their respective
Class Certificate Balances have been reduced to zero; and
(y) to the Class A Certificates, allocated as described
in Section 4.02(c), until their respective Class Certificate
Balances are reduced to zero;
(b) sequentially, to the Class X-0, Xxxxx X-0, Class
M-3, Class M-4, Class M-5, Class M-6, Class B-1, Class B-2,
Class B-3 and Class B-4 Certificates, in that order, until
their respective Class Certificate Balances are reduced to
zero;
(B) on each Distribution Date (a) on and after the Stepdown
Date and (b) so long as a Trigger Event is not in effect, to the
holders of the Class or Classes of LIBOR Certificates then entitled
to distributions of principal as set forth below, an amount equal to
the Principal Distribution Amount in the following order of
priority:
(a) the lesser of (x) the Principal Distribution Amount
and (y) the Class A Principal Distribution Amount to the Class
A Certificates, allocated as described in Section 4.02(c),
until their respective Class Certificate Balances are reduced
to zero;
(b) the lesser of (x) the excess of (i) the Principal
Distribution Amount over (ii) the amount distributed to the
Class A Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(a) above and (y) the
Class M-1 Principal Distribution Amount, to the Class M-1
Certificates until their Class Certificate Balance has been
reduced to zero;
(c) the lesser of (x) the excess of (i) the Principal
Distribution Amount over (ii) the amount distributed to the
Class A Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(a) above and to the
Class M-1 Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(b) above, and (y) the
Class M-2 Principal Distribution Amount, to the Class M-2
Certificates until their Class Certificate Balance has been
reduced to zero;
(d) the lesser of (x) the excess of (i) the Principal
Distribution Amount over (ii) the amount distributed to the
Class A Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(a) above, to the Class
M-1 Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(b) above and to the Class
M-2 Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(c) above, and (y) the Class
M-3 Principal Distribution Amount, to the Class M-3
Certificates until their Class Certificate Balance has been
reduced to zero;
(e) the lesser of (x) the excess of (i) the Principal
Distribution Amount over (ii) the amount distributed to the
Class A Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(a) above, to the Class
M-1 Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(b) above, to the Class M-2
Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(c) above and to the Class M-3
Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(d) above, and (y) the Class M-4
Principal Distribution Amount, to the Class M-4 Certificates
until their Class Certificate Balance has been reduced to
zero;
(f) the lesser of (x) the excess of (i) the Principal
Distribution Amount over (ii) the amount distributed to the
Class A Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(a) above, to the Class
M-1 Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(b) above, to the Class M-2
Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(c) above, to the Class M-3
Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(d) above and to the Class M-4
Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(e) above, and (y) the Class M-5
Principal Distribution Amount, to the Class M-5 Certificates
until their Class Certificate Balance has been reduced to
zero;
(g) the lesser of (x) the excess of (i) the Principal
Distribution Amount over (ii) the amount distributed to the
Class A Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(a) above, to the Class
M-1 Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(b) above, to the Class M-2
Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(c) above, to the Class M-3
Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(d) above, to the Class M-4
Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(e) above and to the Class M-5
Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(f) above, and (y) the Class M-6
Principal Distribution Amount, to the Class M-6 Certificates
until their Class Certificate Balance has been reduced to
zero;
(h) the lesser of (x) the excess of (i) the Principal
Distribution Amount over (ii) the amount distributed to the
Class A Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(a) above, to the Class
M-1 Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(b) above, to the Class M-2
Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(c) above, to the Class M-3
Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(d) above, to the Class M-4
Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(e) above, to the Class M-5
Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(f) above and to the Class M-6
Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(g) above, and (y) the Class B-1
Principal Distribution Amount, to the Class B-1 Certificates
until their Class Certificate Balance has been reduced to
zero;
(i) the lesser of (x) the excess of (i) the Principal
Distribution Amount over (ii) the amount distributed to the
Class A Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(a) above, to the Class
M-1 Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(b) above, to the Class M-2
Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(c) above, to the Class M-3
Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(d) above, to the Class M-4
Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(e) above, to the Class M-5
Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(f) above, to the Class M-6
Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(g) above and to the Class B-1
Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(h) above, and (y) the Class B-2
Principal Distribution Amount, to the Class B-2 Certificates
until their Class Certificate Balance has been reduced to
zero;
(j) the lesser of (x) the excess of (i) the Principal
Distribution Amount over (ii) the amount distributed to the
Class A Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(a) above, to the Class
M-1 Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(b) above, to the Class M-2
Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(c) above, to the Class M-3
Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(d) above, to the Class M-4
Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(e) above, to the Class M-5
Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(f) above, to the Class M-6
Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(g) above, to the Class B-1
Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(h) above and to the Class B-2
Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(i) above, and (y) the Class B-3
Principal Distribution Amount, to the Class B-3 Certificates
until their Class Certificate Balance has been reduced to
zero; and
(k) the lesser of (x) the excess of (i) the Principal
Distribution Amount over (ii) the amount distributed to the
Class A Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(a) above, to the Class
M-1 Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(b) above, to the Class M-2
Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(c) above, to the Class M-3
Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(d) above, to the Class M-4
Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(e) above and to the Class M-5
Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(f) above, to the Class M-6
Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(g) above, to the Class B-1
Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(h) above, to the Class B-2
Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(i) above and to the Class B-3
Certificates in clause (ii)(B)(j) above, and (y) the Class B-4
Principal Distribution Amount, to the Class B-4 Certificates
until their Class Certificate Balance has been reduced to
zero;
(iii) any amount remaining after the distributions in clauses
4.02(a)(i) and (ii) above shall be distributed in the following
order of priority:
(A) to the Class M-1 Certificates, any Unpaid Interest
Amount for such Class;
(B) to the Class M-2 Certificates, any Unpaid Interest
Amount for such Class;
(C) to the Class M-3 Certificates, any Unpaid Interest
Amount for such Class;
(D) to the Class M-4 Certificates, any Unpaid Interest
Amount for such Class;
(E) to the Class M-5 Certificates, any Unpaid Interest
Amount for such Class;
(F) to the Class M-6 Certificates, any Unpaid Interest
Amount for such Class;
(G) to the Class B-1 Certificates, any Unpaid Interest
Amount for such Class;
(H) to the Class B-2 Certificates, any Unpaid Interest
Amount for such Class;
(I) to the Class B-3 Certificates, any Unpaid Interest
Amount for such Class;
(J) to the Class B-4 Certificates, any Unpaid Interest
Amount for such Class;
(K) to the Excess Reserve Fund Account, the amount of
any Basis Risk Payment (without regard to Net Swap Receipts)
for such Distribution Date;
(L) from funds on deposit in the Excess Reserve Fund
Account with respect to such Distribution Date, an amount
equal to any Basis Risk Carry Forward Amount with respect to
the LIBOR Certificates for such Distribution Date to such
Classes in the same order and priority as set forth in Section
4.02(a)(i), with the allocation to the Class A Certificates
being pro rata based on their respective Basis Risk Carry
Forward Amounts;
(M) to the Supplemental Interest Trust, the amount of
any Defaulted Swap Termination Payment;
(N) if applicable, to the Excess Cashflow Account, the
remainder of the Class X Distributable Amount not distributed
pursuant to Sections 4.02(a)(iii)(A)-(M);
(O) to the Holders of the Class X Certificates, the
remainder of the Class X Distributable Amount not distributed
pursuant to Sections 4.02(a)(iii)(A)-(N);
(P) to the Holders of the Class R-2 Certificates, any
remaining amount, in respect of Pooling-Tier REMIC-1;
(Q) to the Holders of the Class R-1 Certificates, any
remaining amount, in respect of Pooling-Tier REMIC-2, the
Lower-Tier REMIC and the Upper-Tier REMIC; and
(R) to the Holders of the Class R-3 Certificates, any
remaining amount, in respect of the Class X REMIC.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Stepdown Date is the date on
which the Class Certificate Balance of the Class A Certificates is reduced to
zero, any Principal Distribution Amount remaining after principal distributions
to the Class A Certificates pursuant to clause (ii)(A) above will be included as
part of the distributions pursuant to clause (ii)(B) above.
(b) On each Distribution Date, all amounts representing Prepayment
Premiums from the Mortgage Loans received during the related Prepayment Period
shall be distributed by the Trustee to the holders of the Class P Certificates.
(c) All principal distributions allocated to the Class A
Certificates on any Distribution Date shall be allocated among the Class A-1
Certificate Group and the Class A-2 Certificate Group based on the Class A
Principal Allocation Percentage for the Class A-1 Certificate Group and the
Class A-2 Certificate Group, as applicable. However, if the Class Certificate
Balances of the Class A Certificates in any Class A Certificate Group is reduced
to zero, then the remaining amount of principal distributions distributable to
the Class A Certificates in that Class A Certificate Group on that Distribution
Date, and the amount of principal distributions distributable on all subsequent
Distribution Dates, shall be distributed to the Class A Certificates of the
other Class A Certificate Group remaining outstanding, in accordance with the
principal distribution allocations set forth in this Section 4.02(c), until
their respective Class Certificate Balances have been reduced to zero. Any
distributions of principal to the Class A-1 Certificate Group shall be made
first from Available Funds relating to the Group I Mortgage Loans. Any
distributions of principal to the Class A-2 Certificate Group shall be made
first from Available Funds relating to the Group II Mortgage Loans.
Any principal distributions allocated to the Class A-2 Certificate
Group are required to be distributed sequentially to the Class A-2A
Certificates, until their Class Certificate Balance has been reduced to zero,
then to the Class A-2B Certificates, until their Class Certificate Balance has
been reduced to zero and then to the Class A-2C Certificates, until their Class
Certificate Balance has been reduced to zero.
Notwithstanding the allocation of principal to the Class A
Certificates described in the preceding paragraphs, from and after the
Distribution Date on which the aggregate Class Certificate Balances of the
Subordinated Certificates and the principal balance of the Class X Certificates
have been reduced to zero, any principal distributions allocated to the Class A
Certificates are required to be allocated pro rata to the Class A-1 Certificate
Group and the Class A-2 Certificate Group, based on their respective Certificate
Principal Balances.
(d) On any Distribution Date, any Relief Act Interest Shortfalls and
Net Prepayment Interest Shortfalls for such Distribution Date shall be allocated
by the Trustee, pro rata, as a reduction of the Accrued Certificate Interest
Distribution Amount for the Class A, Class M and Class B Certificates, based on
the amount of interest to which such Classes would otherwise be entitled on such
Distribution Date.
Section 4.03 Monthly Statements to Certificateholders. (a) Not later
than each Distribution Date, the Trustee shall make available to each
Certificateholder, the Servicer, the Depositor and each Rating Agency a
statement setting forth with respect to the related distribution:
(i) the amount thereof allocable to principal, separately
identifying the aggregate amount of any Principal Prepayments and
Liquidation Proceeds included therein;
(ii) the amount thereof allocable to the Coupon Strip Reserve
Account;
(iii) the amount thereof allocable to the Excess Cashflow Account;
(iv) the amount thereof allocable to interest, any Unpaid Interest
Amounts included in such distribution and any remaining Unpaid Interest
Amounts after giving effect to such distribution, any Basis Risk Carry
Forward Amount for such Distribution Date and the amount of all Basis Risk
Carry Forward Amounts covered by withdrawals from the Excess Reserve Fund
Account on such Distribution Date;
(v) if the distribution to the Holders of such Class of Certificates
is less than the full amount that would be distributable to such Holders
if there were sufficient funds available therefor, the amount of the
shortfall and the allocation thereof as between principal and interest,
including any Basis Risk Carry Forward Amount not covered by amounts in
the Excess Reserve Fund Account;
(vi) the Class Certificate Balance of each Class of Certificates
after giving effect to the distribution of principal on such Distribution
Date;
(vii) the Pool Stated Principal Balance for the following
Distribution Date;
(viii) the amount of the Servicing Fees paid to or retained by the
Servicer or Subservicer (with respect to the Subservicers, in the
aggregate) with respect to such Distribution Date;
(ix) the Pass-Through Rate for each such Class of Certificates with
respect to such Distribution Date;
(x) the amount of Advances included in the distribution on such
Distribution Date and the aggregate amount of Advances reported by the
Servicer as outstanding as of the close of business on the Determination
Date immediately preceding such Distribution Date;
(xi) the number and aggregate outstanding principal balances of
Mortgage Loans (1) as to which the Scheduled Payment is delinquent 31 to
60 days, 61 to 90 days and 91 or more days, (2) that have become REO
Property, (3) that are in foreclosure and (4) that are in bankruptcy, in
each case as of the close of business on the last Business Day of the
immediately preceding month;
(xii) for each of the preceding 12 calendar months, or all calendar
months since the related Cut-off Date, whichever is less, the aggregate
dollar amount of the Scheduled Payments (A) due on all Outstanding
Mortgage Loans on each of the Due Dates in each such month and (B)
delinquent 60 days or more on each of the Due Dates in each such month;
(xiii) with respect to all Mortgage Loans that became REO Properties
during the preceding calendar month, the aggregate number of such Mortgage
Loans and the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of such Mortgage Loans as
of the close of business on the Determination Date preceding such
Distribution Date and the date of acquisition thereof;
(xiv) the total number and principal balance of any REO Properties
(and market value, if available) as of the close of business on the
Determination Date preceding such Distribution Date;
(xv) whether a Trigger Event has occurred and is continuing
(including the calculation of thereof and the aggregate outstanding
balance of all 60+ Day Delinquent Mortgage Loans);
(xvi) the amount of any Basis Risk Carry Forward Amounts paid from
the Excess Reserve Fund Account or the Supplemental Interest Trust and the
amount of any Upper-Tier Carry Forward Amounts paid from the Supplemental
Interest Trust;
(xvii) in the aggregate and for each Class of Certificates, the
aggregate amount of Applied Realized Loss Amounts incurred during the
preceding calendar month and aggregate Applied Realized Loss Amounts
through such Distribution Date;
(xviii) the amount of any Net Monthly Excess Cash Flow on such
Distribution Date and the allocation thereof to the Certificateholders
with respect to Applied Realized Loss Amounts and Unpaid Interest Amounts;
(xix) the Overcollateralized Amount and Specified Overcollateralized
Amount;
(xx) the amount distributed on the Class P Certificates;
(xxi) the Cumulative Realized Loss Percentage;
(xxii) the amount distributed on the Class X Certificates;
(xxiii) the amount of any Subsequent Recoveries for such
Distribution Date;
(xxiv) the amount of any Net Swap Payments, Net Swap Receipts, Swap
Termination Payments or Defaulted Swap Termination Payments; and
(xxv) the calculations of LIBOR and Swap LIBOR.
(b) The Trustee's responsibility for providing the above statement
to the Certificateholders, each Rating Agency, the Servicer and the Depositor is
limited to the availability, timeliness and accuracy of the information derived
from the Servicer. The Trustee will provide the above statement via the
Trustee's internet website. The Trustee's website will initially be located at
xxxxx://xxx.xxx.xx.xxx/xxxx and assistance in using the website can be obtained
by calling the Trustee's investor relations desk at 0-000-000-0000. A paper copy
of the above statement will also be made available upon request.
(c) Upon request, within a reasonable period of time after the end
of each calendar year, the Trustee shall cause to be furnished to each Person
who at any time during the calendar year was a Certificateholder, a statement
containing the information set forth in clauses (a)(i) and (a)(ii) of this
Section 4.03 aggregated for such calendar year or applicable portion thereof
during which such Person was a Certificateholder. Such obligation of the Trustee
shall be deemed to have been satisfied to the extent that substantially
comparable information shall be provided by the Trustee pursuant to any
requirements of the Code as from time to time in effect.
(d) Not later than the Reporting Date, the Servicer shall furnish to
the Trustee and a monthly remittance advice statement (in a format mutually
agreed upon by the Servicer and the Trustee) containing such information as
shall be reasonably requested by the Trustee to provide the reports required by
Section 4.03(a) as to the accompanying remittance and the period ending on the
close of business on the last Business Day of the immediately preceding month
(the "Servicer Remittance Report").
The Servicer shall furnish to the Trustee an individual loan
accounting report, as of the last Business Day of each month, to document
Mortgage Loan payment activity on an individual Mortgage Loan basis. With
respect to each month, the corresponding individual loan accounting report (in
electronic format) shall be received by the Trustee no later than the Reporting
Date, which report shall contain the following:
(i) with respect to each Scheduled Payment, the amount of such
remittance allocable to principal (including a separate breakdown of any
Principal Prepayment, including the date of such prepayment, and any
Prepayment Premiums, along with a detailed report of interest on principal
prepayment amounts remitted in accordance with Section 3.25);
(ii) with respect to each Scheduled Payment, the amount of such
remittance allocable to interest;
(iii) the amount of servicing compensation received by the Servicer
during the prior distribution period;
(iv) the individual and aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the
Mortgage Loans;
(v) the aggregate of any expenses reimbursed to the Servicer during
the prior distribution period pursuant to Section 3.11;
(vi) the number and aggregate outstanding principal balances of
Mortgage Loans (a) delinquent (1) 31 to 60 days, (2) 61 to 90 days, or (3)
91 days or more; (b) as to which foreclosure has commenced; and (c) as to
which REO Property has been acquired;
(vii) each Mortgage Loan which has been altered, modified or varied
during such month, and the reason for such modification (i.e., extension
of maturity date, Mortgage Interest Rate);
(viii) with respect to each Liquidated Mortgage Loan, the amount of
any Realized Losses for such Mortgage Loan; and
(ix) any other information reasonably required by the Trustee to
enable it to prepare the monthly statement referred to in Section 4.03(a).
Section 4.04 Certain Matters Relating to the Determination of LIBOR.
LIBOR shall be calculated by the Trustee in accordance with the definition of
"LIBOR." Until all of the LIBOR Certificates are paid in full, the Trustee will
at all times retain at least four Reference Banks for the purpose of determining
LIBOR with respect to each LIBOR Determination Date. The Trustee initially shall
designate the Reference Banks (after consultation with the Depositor). Each
"Reference Bank" shall be a leading bank engaged in transactions in Eurodollar
deposits in the international Eurocurrency market, shall not control, be
controlled by, or be under common control with, the Trustee and shall have an
established place of business in London. If any such Reference Bank should be
unwilling or unable to act as such or if the Trustee should terminate its
appointment as Reference Bank, the Trustee shall promptly appoint or cause to be
appointed another Reference Bank (after consultation with the Depositor). The
Trustee shall have no liability or responsibility to any Person for (i) the
selection of any Reference Bank for purposes of determining LIBOR or (ii) any
inability to retain at least four Reference Banks which is caused by
circumstances beyond its reasonable control.
The Pass-Through Rate for each Class of LIBOR Certificates for each
Interest Accrual Period shall be determined by the Trustee on each LIBOR
Determination Date so long as the LIBOR Certificates are outstanding on the
basis of LIBOR and the respective formulae appearing in footnotes corresponding
to the LIBOR Certificates in the table relating to the Certificates in the
Preliminary Statement. The Trustee shall not have any liability or
responsibility to any Person for its inability, following a good-faith
reasonable effort, to obtain quotations from the Reference Banks or to determine
the arithmetic mean referred to in the definition of LIBOR, all as provided for
in this Section 4.04 and the definition of LIBOR. The establishment of LIBOR and
each Pass-Through Rate for the LIBOR Certificates by the Trustee shall (in the
absence of manifest error) be final, conclusive and binding upon each Holder of
a Certificate and the Trustee.
Section 4.05 Allocation of Applied Realized Loss Amounts. Any
Applied Realized Loss Amounts shall be allocated by the Trustee to the most
junior Class of Subordinated Certificates then outstanding in reduction of the
Class Certificate Balance thereof. In the event Applied Realized Loss Amounts
are allocated to any Class of LIBOR Certificates, their Class Principal Balances
shall be reduced by the amount so allocated, and no funds will be distributable
with respect to the written down amounts (including without limitation Basis
Risk Carry Forward Amounts) or with respect to interest on the written down
amounts on that Distribution Date or any future Distribution Dates, even if
funds are otherwise available for distribution. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
the Class Certificate Balance of each Class of Subordinated Certificates that
has been previously reduced by Applied Realized Loss Amounts will be increased,
in order of seniority, by the amount of the Subsequent Recoveries (but not in
excess of the Applied Realized Loss Amount allocated to the applicable Class of
Subordinated Certificates).
Section 4.06 Supplemental Interest Trust. On the Closing Date, the
Trustee shall establish and maintain in its name, a separate non-interest
bearing trust account for the benefit of the holders of the LIBOR Certificates
(the "Supplemental Interest Trust") as a part of the Trust Fund. The
Supplemental Interest Trust shall be an Eligible Account, and funds on deposit
therein shall be held separate and apart from, and shall not be commingled with,
any other moneys, including, without limitation, other moneys of the Trustee
held pursuant to this Agreement.
On any Distribution Date, Swap Termination Payments, Net Swap
Payments owed to the Swap Provider and Net Swap Receipts for that Distribution
Date will be deposited into the Supplemental Interest Trust. Funds in the
Supplemental Interest Trust will be distributed in the following order of
priority:
(i) to the Swap Provider, the sum of (x) all Net Swap Payments and
(y) any Swap Termination Payment, other than a Defaulted Swap Termination
Payment, to the Swap Provider, if any, owed for that Distribution Date;
(ii) to the LIBOR Certificateholders, to pay Accrued Certificate
Interest Distribution Amounts and, if applicable, any Unpaid Interest
Amounts as described in Section 4.02(a)(i) and Section 4.02(a)(iii), to
the extent unpaid from other Available Funds;
(iii) to the LIBOR Certificateholders, to pay principal as described
in Section 4.02(a)(ii), but only to the extent necessary to maintain the
Overcollateralized Amount at the Specified Overcollateralized Amount,
after giving effect to payments and distributions from other Available
Funds;
(iv) to the LIBOR Certificateholders, to pay Unpaid Interest Amounts
and Basis Risk Carry Forward Amounts as described in Section 4.02(a)(iii),
to the extent unpaid from other Available Funds (including Basis Risk
Payments on deposit in the Excess Reserve Fund Account);
(v) to the Swap Provider, any Defaulted Swap Termination Payment
owed to the Swap Provider for that Distribution Date; and
(vi) to the holders of the Class X Certificates, any remaining
amounts.
Upon termination of the Trust, any amounts remaining in the
Supplemental Interest Trust shall be distributed pursuant to the priorities set
forth in this Section 4.06.
The Trustee shall account for the Supplemental Interest Trust as an
asset of a grantor trust under subpart E, Part I of subchapter J of the Code and
not as an asset of any Trust REMIC created pursuant to this Agreement. The
beneficial owners of the Supplemental Interest Trust are the Class X
Certificateholders. For federal income tax purposes, Net Swap Payments and Swap
Termination Payments payable to the Swap Provider shall be deemed to be paid to
the Supplemental Interest Trust first, from the Class X REMIC, by the Holder of
the Class X Certificates (in respect of the Class IO Interest and, if
applicable, Class X Interest) and second, other than any Defaulted Swap
Termination Payment, from the Upper-Tier REMIC by the Holders of the applicable
Class or Classes of LIBOR Certificates (in respect of Class IO Shortfalls) as
and to the extent provided in Section 8.13.
Any Basis Risk Carry Forward Amounts and, without duplication,
Upper-Tier Carry Forward Amounts distributed by the Trustee to the LIBOR
Certificateholders shall be accounted for by the Trustee, for federal income tax
purposes, as amounts paid first to the Holders of the Class X Certificates in
respect of the Class X Interest and (to the extent remaining after payments to
the Swap Provider) the Class IO Interest and then to the respective Class or
Classes of LIBOR Certificates. In addition, the Trustee shall account for the
rights of Holders of each Class of LIBOR Certificates to receive payments of
Basis Risk Carry Forward Amounts and, without duplication. Upper-Tier Carry
Forward Amounts from the Supplemental Interest Trust (along with Basis Risk
Carry Forward Amounts payable from the Excess Reserve Fund Account) as rights in
a separate limited recourse interest rate cap contract written by the Class X
Certificateholders in favor of Holders of each such Class.
The Supplemental Interest Trust shall be an "outside reserve fund"
for federal income tax purposes and not an asset of any Trust REMIC.
Furthermore, the Holders of the Class X Certificates shall be the beneficial
owners of the Supplemental Interest Trust for all federal income tax purposes,
and shall be taxable on all income earned thereon.
With respect to the failure of the Swap Provider to perform any of
its obligations under the Interest Rate Swap Agreement, the breach by the Swap
Provider of any of its representations and warranties made pursuant to the
Interest Rate Swap Agreement, or the termination of the Interest Rate Swap
Agreement, the Trustee shall send any notices and make any demands, on behalf of
the Trust, as are required under the Interest Rate Swap Agreement.
Section 4.07 Maturity Reserve Accounts. If, on the Distribution Date
occurring in August 2015 or on any Distribution Date thereafter, any LIBOR
Certificates are outstanding and the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the
Mortgage Loans with original terms to maturity in excess of 30 years is greater
than the amount set forth on Schedule V hereto, the Trustee shall establish and
maintain in its name, a separate non-interest bearing trust account for the
benefit of the holders of the LIBOR Certificates (the "Coupon Strip Reserve
Account") as a part of the Trust Fund and deposit an amount equal to the Coupon
Strip in accordance with Section 4.02(a)(i)(A)(2) into such Coupon Strip Reserve
Account.
If LIBOR Certificates are outstanding on the Distribution Date in
July 2030 or on any Distribution Date thereafter, the Trustee shall establish
and maintain in its name, a separate non-interest bearing trust account for the
benefit of the holders of the LIBOR Certificates (the "Excess Cashflow Account"
and together with the Coupon Strip Reserve Account, the "Maturity Reserve
Accounts") as a part of the Trust Fund and deposit the amount set forth in
Section 4.02(a)(iii)(N) into such Excess Cashflow Account.
Each of the Maturity Reserve Accounts shall be an Eligible Account,
and funds on deposit therein shall be held separate and apart from, and shall
not be commingled with, any other moneys, including, without limitation, other
moneys of the Trustee held pursuant to this Agreement. Each of the Maturity
Reserve Accounts shall be an "outside reserve fund" for federal income tax
purposes beneficially owned by the Holders of the Class X Certificates, and such
Holders of the Class X Certificates shall be taxable on all income or gain with
respect thereto, and not an asset of any Trust REMIC. Amounts on deposit in the
Maturity Reserve Accounts shall remain uninvested.
On each Distribution Date, any amounts on deposit in the Maturity
Reserve Accounts in excess of the lesser of (i) the aggregate Class Certificate
Balances of the LIBOR Certificates or (ii) the aggregate Stated Principal
Balance of the Mortgage Loans with original terms to maturity in excess of 30
years, shall be distributed by the Trustee to the Class X Certificates.
In addition, on the earlier of the Distribution Date in August 2035
and the Distribution Date on which the final distribution of payments from the
Mortgage Loans and the other assets in the Trust is expected to be made, funds
on deposit in the Maturity Reserve Accounts shall be distributed by the Trustee
in the following order of priority:
(i) concurrently, to the Class A Certificates, pro rata based on
their respective Class Certificate Balances, after giving effect to
principal distributions on such Distribution Date in accordance with
payment priorities in Section 4.02, in reduction on their respective Class
Certificate Balances, until their Class Certificate Balances have been
reduced to zero;
(ii) sequentially to the Class X-0, Xxxxx X-0, Class M-3, Class M-4,
Class M-5, Class M-6, Class B-1, Class B-2, Class B-3 and Class B-4
certificates, in that order, after giving effect to principal
distributions on such Distribution Date in accordance with payment
priorities in Section 4.02 in reduction on their respective Class
Certificate Balances, until their Class Certificate Balances have been
reduced to zero;
(iii) to each Class of LIBOR Certificates, any Accrued Certificate
Interest Distribution Amount and any Unpaid Interest Amount for each such
Class remaining unpaid after giving effect to the distributions on such
Distribution Date in accordance with payment priorities in Section 4.02;
(iv) to each Class of LIBOR Certificates, any Basis Risk Carry
Forward Amount for each such Class after giving effect to the
distributions on such Distribution Date in accordance with payment
priorities in Section 4.02;
(v) to the Class X Certificates, any remaining amount.
The Trustee shall account for the Maturity Reserve Accounts as
assets of a grantor trust under subpart E, Part I of subchapter J of the Code
and not as an asset of any Trust REMIC created pursuant to this Agreement. The
beneficial owners of the Maturity Reserve Accounts are the Class X
Certificateholders. For federal income tax purposes, amounts payable to the
LIBOR Certificateholders from the Maturity Reserve Accounts shall be deemed to
be paid to the Coupon Strip Reserve Account from the Class X REMIC, by the
Holder of the Class X Certificates (in respect of the Class CSIO Interest) and
to the Excess Cashflow Account from the Class X REMIC, by the Holder of the
Class X Certificates (in respect of the Class X Interest).
Any amounts distributed by the Trustee to the LIBOR
Certificateholders from the Maturity Reserve Account shall be accounted for by
the Trustee, for federal income tax purposes, as amounts paid first to the
Holders of the Class X Certificates in respect of the Class X Interest and Class
CSIO Interest and then to the respective Class or Classes of LIBOR Certificates
as a purchase by the Holders of the Class X Certificates of the Upper-Tier
Regular Interests represented by the LIBOR Certifcates which shall be treated as
outstanding but owned by the Class X Certificates and shall be paid at the time
or times as if the related Class of LIBOR Certificates were still outstanding.
In addition, the Trustee shall account for the rights of Holders of each Class
of LIBOR Certificates to receive payments of from the Maturity Reserve Accounts
as rights in a separate contract written by the Class X Certificateholders in
favor of Holders of each such Class.
ARTICLE V
THE CERTIFICATES
Section 5.01 The Certificates. The Certificates shall be
substantially in the forms attached hereto as exhibits. The Certificates shall
be issuable in registered form, in the minimum denominations, integral multiples
in excess thereof (except that one Certificate in each Class may be issued in a
different amount which must be in excess of the applicable minimum denomination)
and aggregate denominations per Class set forth in the Preliminary Statement.
The Depositor hereby directs the Trustee to register the Class P,
Class C and Class X Certificates in the name of the Depositor or its designee.
On a date as to which the Depositor notifies the Trustee, the Depositor hereby
directs the Trustee to transfer the Class X and Class P Certificates in the name
of the NIM Trustee, or such other name or names as the Depositor shall request,
and to deliver the Class X and Class P Certificates to Deutsche Bank National
Trust Company, as NIM Trustee, or to such other Person or Persons as the
Depositor shall request.
Subject to Section 9.02 respecting the final distribution on the
Certificates, on each Distribution Date the Trustee shall make distributions to
each Certificateholder of record on the preceding Record Date either (x) by wire
transfer in immediately available funds to the account of such holder at a bank
or other entity having appropriate facilities therefor as directed by that
Certificateholder by written wire instructions provided to the Trustee or (y),
in the event that no wire instructions are provided to the Trustee, by check
mailed by first class mail to such Certificateholder at the address of such
holder appearing in the Certificate Register.
The Certificates shall be executed by manual or facsimile signature
on behalf of the Trustee by an authorized officer. Certificates bearing the
manual or facsimile signatures of individuals who were, at the time such
signatures were affixed, authorized to sign on behalf of the Trustee shall bind
the Trustee, notwithstanding that such individuals or any of them have ceased to
be so authorized prior to the authentication and delivery of any such
Certificates or did not hold such offices at the date of such Certificate. No
Certificate shall be entitled to any benefit under this Agreement, or be valid
for any purpose, unless authenticated by the Trustee by manual signature, and
such authentication upon any Certificate shall be conclusive evidence, and the
only evidence, that such Certificate has been duly executed and delivered
hereunder. All Certificates shall be dated the date of their authentication. On
the Closing Date, the Trustee shall authenticate the Certificates to be issued
at the direction of the Depositor, or any affiliate thereof.
Section 5.02 Certificate Register; Registration of Transfer and
Exchange of Certificates. (a) The Trustee shall maintain, or cause to be
maintained in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.06, a Certificate
Register for the Trust Fund in which, subject to the provisions of subsections
(b) and (c) below and to such reasonable regulations as it may prescribe, the
Trustee shall provide for the registration of Certificates and of transfers and
exchanges of Certificates as herein provided. Upon surrender for registration of
transfer of any Certificate, the Trustee shall execute and deliver, in the name
of the designated transferee or transferees, one or more new Certificates of the
same Class and aggregate Percentage Interest.
At the option of a Certificateholder, Certificates may be exchanged
for other Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations and
evidencing the same aggregate Percentage Interest upon surrender of the
Certificates to be exchanged at the office or agency of the Trustee. Whenever
any Certificates are so surrendered for exchange, the Trustee shall execute,
authenticate, and deliver the Certificates which the Certificateholder making
the exchange is entitled to receive. Every Certificate presented or surrendered
for registration of transfer or exchange shall be accompanied by a written
instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the Trustee duly executed by the
holder thereof or his attorney duly authorized in writing. In the event, the
Depositor or an Affiliate of the Depositor transfers the Class X Certificates,
or a portion thereof, to another Affiliate, it shall notify the Trustee in
writing of the affiliated status of the transferee. The Trustee shall have no
liability regarding the lack of notice with respect thereto.
No service charge to the Certificateholders shall be made for any
registration of transfer or exchange of Certificates, but payment of a sum
sufficient to cover any tax or governmental charge that may be imposed in
connection with any transfer or exchange of Certificates may be required.
All Certificates surrendered for registration of transfer or
exchange shall be cancelled and subsequently destroyed by the Trustee in
accordance with the Trustee's customary procedures.
(b) No transfer of a Private Certificate shall be made unless such
transfer is made pursuant to an effective registration statement under the
Securities Act and any applicable state securities laws or is exempt from the
registration requirements under said Act and such state securities laws. Except
with respect to (i) the transfer of the Class X, Class P, Class C or Class R
Certificates to the Depositor or an Affiliate of the Depositor, (ii) the
transfer of the Class X or Class P Certificates to the NIM Issuer or the NIM
Trustee, or (iii) a transfer of the Class X or Class P Certificates from the NIM
Issuer or the NIM Trustee to the Depositor or an Affiliate of the Depositor, in
the event that a transfer of a Private Certificate which is a Physical
Certificate is to be made in reliance upon an exemption from the Securities Act
and such laws, in order to assure compliance with the Securities Act and such
laws, the Certificateholder desiring to effect such transfer shall certify to
the Trustee in writing the facts surrounding the transfer in substantially the
form set forth in Exhibit I (the "Transferor Certificate") and either (i) there
shall be delivered to the Trustee a letter in substantially the form of Exhibit
J (the "Rule 144A Letter") or Exhibit J (the "Non-Rule 144A Investment Letter")
or (ii) in the case of the Class X Certificates, there shall be delivered to the
Trustee at the expense of the transferor an Opinion of Counsel that such
transfer may be made without registration under the Securities Act. In the event
that a transfer of a Private Certificate which is a Book-Entry Certificate is to
be made in reliance upon an exemption from the Securities Act and such laws, in
order to assure compliance with the Securities Act and such laws, the
Certificateholder desiring to effect such transfer will be deemed to have made
as of the transfer date each of the certifications set forth in the Transferor
Certificate in respect of such Certificate and the transferee will be deemed to
have made as of the transfer date each of the certifications set forth in the
Rule 144A Letter in respect of such Certificate, in each case as if such
Certificate were evidenced by a Physical Certificate. The Depositor shall
provide to any Holder of a Private Certificate and any prospective transferee
designated by any such Holder, information regarding the related Certificates
and the Mortgage Loans and such other information as shall be necessary to
satisfy the condition to eligibility set forth in Rule 144A(d)(4) for transfer
of any such Certificate without registration thereof under the Securities Act
pursuant to the registration exemption provided by Rule 144A. The Trustee and
the Servicer shall cooperate with the Depositor in providing the Rule 144A
information referenced in the preceding sentence, including providing to the
Depositor such information regarding the Certificates, the Mortgage Loans and
other matters regarding the Trust Fund as the Depositor shall reasonably request
to meet its obligation under the preceding sentence. Each Holder of a Private
Certificate desiring to effect such transfer shall, and does hereby agree to,
indemnify the Trustee and the Depositor and the Servicer against any liability
that may result if the transfer is not so exempt or is not made in accordance
with such federal and state laws.
Except with respect to (i) the transfer of the Class R, Class X,
Class C or Class P Certificates to the Depositor or an affiliate of the
Depositor, (ii) the transfer of the Class X or Class P Certificates to the NIM
Issuer or the NIM Trustee, or (iii) a transfer of the Class X or Class P
Certificates from the NIM Issuer or the NIM Trustee to the Depositor or an
Affiliate of the Depositor, no transfer of an ERISA-Restricted Certificate shall
be made unless the Trustee shall have received either (i) a representation from
the transferee of such Certificate acceptable to and in form and substance
satisfactory to the Trustee (in the event such Certificate is a Private
Certificate or a Residual Certificate, such requirement is satisfied only by the
Trustee's receipt of a representation letter from the transferee substantially
in the form of Exhibit I), to the effect that such transferee is not an employee
benefit plan or arrangement subject to Section 406 of ERISA, a plan subject to
Section 4975 of the Code or a plan subject to any Federal, state or local law
("Similar Law") materially similar to the foregoing provisions of ERISA or the
Code, nor a person acting on behalf of any such plan or arrangement nor using
the assets of any such plan or arrangement (collectively, a "Plan") to effect
such transfer, (ii) in the case of an ERISA-Restricted Certificate other than a
Residual Certificate, a Class C Certificate or a Class P Certificate that has
been the subject of an ERISA-Qualifying Underwriting and the purchaser is an
insurance company, a representation that the purchaser is an insurance company
that is purchasing such Certificates with funds contained in an "insurance
company general account" (as such term is defined in Section V(e) of Prohibited
Transaction Class Exemption 95-60 ("PTCE 95-60")) and that the purchase and
holding of such Certificates are covered under Sections I and III of PTCE 95-60
or (iii) in the case of any such ERISA-Restricted Certificate other than a
Residual Certificate, a Class C Certificate or a Class P Certificate presented
for registration in the name of a Plan, an Opinion of Counsel satisfactory to
the Trustee, which Opinion of Counsel shall not be an expense of the Trustee,
the Depositor, the Servicer or the Trust Fund, addressed to the Trustee, to the
effect that the purchase or holding of such ERISA-Restricted Certificate will
not constitute or result in a non-exempt prohibited transaction within the
meaning of ERISA, Section 4975 of the Code or any Similar Law and will not
subject the Trustee, the Depositor or the Servicer to any obligation in addition
to those expressly undertaken in this Agreement or to any liability. For
purposes of the preceding sentence, with respect to an ERISA-Restricted
Certificate that is not a Private Certificate or a Residual Certificate, in the
event the representation letter referred to in the preceding sentence is not
furnished, such representation shall be deemed to have been made to the Trustee
by the transferee's (including an initial acquirer's) acceptance of the
ERISA-Restricted Certificates. Notwithstanding anything else to the contrary
herein, (a) any purported transfer of an ERISA Restricted Certificate, other
than a Class P Certificate or a Residual Certificate, to or on behalf of an
employee benefit plan subject to ERISA, the Code or Similar Law without the
delivery to the Trustee of an Opinion of Counsel satisfactory to the Trustee as
described above shall be void and of no effect and (b) any purported transfer of
a Class P Certificate or Residual Certificate to a transferee that does not make
the representation in clause (i) above shall be void and of no effect.
The Class R, Class C and Class P Certificates may not be sold to any
employee benefit plan subject to Title I of ERISA, any plan subject to Section
4975 of the Code, or any plan subject to any Similar Law or any person investing
on behalf of or with plan assets of such Plan.
To the extent permitted under applicable law (including, but not
limited to, ERISA), the Trustee shall be under no liability to any Person for
any registration of transfer of any ERISA-Restricted Certificate that is in fact
not permitted by this Section 5.02(b) or for making any payments due on such
Certificate to the Holder thereof or taking any other action with respect to
such Holder under the provisions of this Agreement so long as the transfer was
registered by the Trustee in accordance with the foregoing requirements.
As long as the Interest Rate Swap Agreement is in effect, each
beneficial owner of a Certificate, or any interest therein, shall be deemed to
have represented that either (i) it is not a Plan or (ii) the acquisition and
holding of the Certificate are eligible for the exemptive relief available under
at least one of the Investor-Based Exemptions.
(c) Each Person who has or who acquires any Ownership Interest in a
Residual Certificate shall be deemed by the acceptance or acquisition of such
Ownership Interest to have agreed to be bound by the following provisions, and
the rights of each Person acquiring any Ownership Interest in a Residual
Certificate are expressly subject to the following provisions:
(i) Each Person holding or acquiring any Ownership Interest in a
Residual Certificate shall be a Permitted Transferee and shall promptly
notify the Trustee of any change or impending change in its status as a
Permitted Transferee;
(ii) No Ownership Interest in a Residual Certificate may be
registered on the Closing Date or thereafter transferred, and the Trustee
shall not register the Transfer of any Residual Certificate unless, in
addition to the certificates required to be delivered to the Trustee under
subparagraph (b) above, the Trustee shall have been furnished with an
affidavit (a "Transfer Affidavit") of the initial owner or the proposed
transferee in the form attached hereto as Exhibit G;
(iii) Each Person holding or acquiring any Ownership Interest in a
Residual Certificate shall agree (A) to obtain a Transfer Affidavit from
any other Person to whom such Person attempts to Transfer its Ownership
Interest in a Residual Certificate, (B) to obtain a Transfer Affidavit
from any Person for whom such Person is acting as nominee, trustee or
agent in connection with any Transfer of a Residual Certificate and (C)
not to Transfer its Ownership Interest in a Residual Certificate or to
cause the Transfer of an Ownership Interest in a Residual Certificate to
any other Person if it has actual knowledge that such Person is not a
Permitted Transferee;
(iv) Any attempted or purported Transfer of any Ownership Interest
in a Residual Certificate in violation of the provisions of this Section
5.02(c) shall be absolutely null and void and shall vest no rights in the
purported Transferee. If any purported transferee shall become a Holder of
a Residual Certificate in violation of the provisions of this Section
5.02(c), then the last preceding Permitted Transferee shall be restored to
all rights as Holder thereof retroactive to the date of registration of
Transfer of such Residual Certificate. The Trustee shall be under no
liability to any Person for any registration of Transfer of a Residual
Certificate that is in fact not permitted by Section 5.02(b) and this
Section 5.02(c) or for making any payments due on such Certificate to the
Holder thereof or taking any other action with respect to such Holder
under the provisions of this Agreement so long as the Transfer was
registered after receipt of the related Transfer Affidavit, Transferor
Certificate and the Rule 144A Letter. The Trustee shall be entitled but
not obligated to recover from any Holder of a Residual Certificate that
was in fact not a Permitted Transferee at the time it became a Holder or,
at such subsequent time as it became other than a Permitted Transferee,
all payments made on such Residual Certificate at and after either such
time. Any such payments so recovered by the Trustee shall be paid and
delivered by the Trustee to the last preceding Permitted Transferee of
such Certificate; and
(v) The Depositor shall use its best efforts to make available, upon
receipt of written request from the Trustee, all information necessary to
compute any tax imposed under Section 860E(e) of the Code as a result of a
Transfer of an Ownership Interest in a Residual Certificate to any Holder
who is not a Permitted Transferee.
The restrictions on Transfers of a Residual Certificate set forth in
this Section 5.02(c) shall cease to apply (and the applicable portions of the
legend on a Residual Certificate may be deleted) with respect to Transfers
occurring after delivery to the Trustee of an Opinion of Counsel, which Opinion
of Counsel shall not be an expense of the Trust Fund, the Depositor, the
Trustee, or any Servicer, to the effect that the elimination of such
restrictions will not cause any Trust REMIC to fail to qualify as a REMIC at any
time that the Certificates are outstanding or result in the imposition of any
tax on the Trust Fund, a Certificateholder or another Person. Each Person
holding or acquiring any Ownership Interest in a Residual Certificate hereby
consents to any amendment of this Agreement which, based on an Opinion of
Counsel furnished to the Trustee, is reasonably necessary (a) to ensure that the
record ownership of, or any beneficial interest in, a Residual Certificate is
not transferred, directly or indirectly, to a Person that is not a Permitted
Transferee and (b) to provide for a means to compel the Transfer of a Residual
Certificate which is held by a Person that is not a Permitted Transferee to a
Holder that is a Permitted Transferee.
(d) The preparation and delivery of all certificates and opinions
referred to above in this Section 5.02 in connection with transfer shall be at
the expense of the parties to such transfers.
(e) Except as provided below, the Book-Entry Certificates shall at
all times remain registered in the name of the Depository or its nominee and at
all times: (i) registration of the Certificates may not be transferred by the
Trustee except to another Depository; (ii) the Depository shall maintain
book-entry records with respect to the Certificate Owners and with respect to
ownership and transfers of such Book-Entry Certificates; (iii) ownership and
transfers of registration of the Book-Entry Certificates on the books of the
Depository shall be governed by applicable rules established by the Depository;
(iv) the Depository may collect its usual and customary fees, charges and
expenses from its Depository Participants; (v) the Trustee shall deal with the
Depository, Depository Participants and indirect participating firms as
representatives of the Certificate Owners of the Book-Entry Certificates for
purposes of exercising the rights of holders under this Agreement, and requests
and directions for and votes of such representatives shall not be deemed to be
inconsistent if they are made with respect to different Certificate Owners; and
(vi) the Trustee may rely and shall be fully protected in relying upon
information furnished by the Depository with respect to its Depository
Participants and furnished by the Depository Participants with respect to
indirect participating firms and persons shown on the books of such indirect
participating firms as direct or indirect Certificate Owners.
All transfers by Certificate Owners of Book-Entry Certificates shall
be made in accordance with the procedures established by the Depository
Participant or brokerage firm representing such Certificate Owner. Each
Depository Participant shall only transfer Book-Entry Certificates of
Certificate Owners it represents or of brokerage firms for which it acts as
agent in accordance with the Depository's normal procedures.
If (x) (i) the Depository or the Depositor advises the Trustee in
writing that the Depository is no longer willing or able to properly discharge
its responsibilities as Depository, and (ii) the Trustee or the Depositor is
unable to locate a qualified successor, or (y) the Depositor notifies the
Depository of its intent to terminate the book-entry system through the
Depository and, upon receipt of notice of such intent from the Depository, the
Depository Participants holding beneficial interests in the Book-Entry
Certificates agree to initiate such termination, the Trustee shall notify all
Certificate Owners, through the Depository, of the occurrence of any such event
and of the availability of definitive, fully-registered Certificates (the
"Definitive Certificates") to Certificate Owners requesting the same. Upon
surrender to the Trustee of the related Class of Certificates by the Depository,
accompanied by the instructions from the Depository for registration, the
Trustee shall issue the Definitive Certificates. None of the Servicer, the
Depositor or the Trustee shall be liable for any delay in delivery of such
instruction and each may conclusively rely on, and shall be protected in relying
on, such instructions. The Depositor shall provide the Trustee with an adequate
inventory of Certificates to facilitate the issuance and transfer of Definitive
Certificates. Upon the issuance of Definitive Certificates all references herein
to obligations imposed upon or to be performed by the Depository shall be deemed
to be imposed upon and performed by the Trustee, to the extent applicable with
respect to such Definitive Certificates and the Trustee shall recognize the
Holders of the Definitive Certificates as Certificateholders hereunder;
provided, that the Trustee shall not by virtue of its assumption of such
obligations become liable to any party for any act or failure to act of the
Depository.
(f) Each Private Certificate presented or surrendered for
registration of transfer or exchange shall be accompanied by a written
instrument of transfer and accompanied by IRS Form W-8ECI, W-8BEN, W-8IMY (and
all appropriate attachments) or W-9 in form satisfactory to the Trustee and the
Certificate Registrar, duly executed by the Certificateholder or his attorney
duly authorized in writing. Each Certificate presented or surrendered for
registration of transfer or exchange shall be cancelled and subsequently
disposed of by the Certificate Registrar in accordance with its customary
practice. No service charge shall be made for any registration of transfer or
exchange of Private Certificates, but the Trustee or the Certificate Registrar
may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or governmental charge
that may be imposed in connection with any transfer or exchange of Private
Certificates.
Section 5.03 Mutilated, Destroyed, Lost or Stolen Certificates. If
(a) any mutilated Certificate is surrendered to the Trustee, or the Trustee
receives evidence to its satisfaction of the destruction, loss or theft of any
Certificate and (b) there is delivered to the Depositor, the Servicer, and the
Trustee such security or indemnity as may be required by them to hold each of
them harmless, then, in the absence of notice to the Trustee that such
Certificate has been acquired by a bona fide purchaser, the Trustee shall
execute, authenticate and deliver, in exchange for or in lieu of any such
mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen Certificate, a new Certificate of like
Class, tenor and Percentage Interest. In connection with the issuance of any new
Certificate under this Section 5.03, the Trustee may require the payment of a
sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge that may be imposed
in relation thereto and any other expenses (including the fees and expenses of
the Trustee) connected therewith. Any replacement Certificate issued pursuant to
this Section 5.03 shall constitute complete and indefeasible evidence of
ownership, as if originally issued, whether or not the lost, stolen or destroyed
Certificate shall be found at any time.
Section 5.04 Persons Deemed Owners. The Servicer, the Trustee, the
Depositor, and any agent of the Servicer, the Depositor or the Trustee may treat
the Person in whose name any Certificate is registered as the owner of such
Certificate for the purpose of receiving distributions as provided in this
Agreement and for all other purposes whatsoever, and none of the Servicer, the
Trustee, the Depositor or any agent of the Servicer, the Depositor or the
Trustee shall be affected by any notice to the contrary.
Section 5.05 Access to List of Certificateholders' Names and
Addresses. If three or more Certificateholders (a) request such information in
writing from the Trustee, (b) state that such Certificateholders desire to
communicate with other Certificateholders with respect to their rights under
this Agreement or under the Certificates, and (c) provide a copy of the
communication which such Certificateholders propose to transmit, or if the
Depositor or the Servicer shall request such information in writing from the
Trustee, then the Trustee shall, within ten Business Days after the receipt of
such request, provide the Depositor, the Servicer or such Certificateholders at
such recipients' expense the most recent list of the Certificateholders of such
Trust Fund held by the Trustee, if any. The Depositor and every
Certificateholder, by receiving and holding a Certificate, agree that the
Trustee shall not be held accountable by reason of the disclosure of any such
information as to the list of the Certificateholders hereunder, regardless of
the source from which such information was derived.
Section 5.06 Maintenance of Office or Agency. The Trustee will
maintain or cause to be maintained at its expense an office or offices or agency
or agencies where Certificates may be surrendered for registration of transfer
or exchange. The Trustee initially designates its offices located at DB Services
Tennessee, 000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxx, Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx 00000-0000, Attention:
Transfer Unit, for purposes of certificate transfers, and DB Services Tennessee,
000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxx, Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx 00000-0000, Attention: Securities
Payment Unit, for purposes of the surrender of certificates for the final
distribution. The Trustee will give prompt written notice to the
Certificateholders of any change in such location of any such office or agency.
ARTICLE VI
THE DEPOSITOR AND THE SERVICERS
Section 6.01 Respective Liabilities of the Depositor and the
Servicer. The Depositor and the Servicer shall each be liable in accordance
herewith only to the extent of the obligations specifically and respectively
imposed upon and undertaken by them herein.
Section 6.02 Merger or Consolidation of the Depositor or the
Servicer. The Depositor and the Servicer will each keep in full effect its
existence, rights and franchises as a Delaware corporation and a national
banking association, as the case may be, under the laws of the United States or
under the laws of one of the states thereof and will each obtain and preserve
its qualification to do business as a foreign corporation or limited
partnership, as applicable, in each jurisdiction in which such qualification is
or shall be necessary to protect the validity and enforceability of this
Agreement, or any of the Mortgage Loans and to perform its respective duties
under this Agreement.
Any Person into which the Depositor or the Servicer may be merged or
consolidated, or any Person resulting from any merger or consolidation to which
the Depositor or the Servicer shall be a party, or any person succeeding to the
business of the Depositor or the Servicer, shall be the successor of the
Depositor or the Servicer, as the case may be, hereunder, without the execution
or filing of any paper or any further act on the part of any of the parties
hereto, anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding; provided, however, that
the successor or surviving Person to the Servicer shall be qualified to sell
mortgage loans to, and to service mortgage loans on behalf of, Xxxxxx Xxx or
Xxxxxxx Mac, and meets the requirements of Section 7.02, and provided, further,
that such merger, consolidation or succession does not adversely affect the then
current rating or ratings on the LIBOR Certificates.
Section 6.03 Limitation on Liability of the Depositor, the Servicer
and Others. Neither the Depositor, the Servicer nor any of their respective
directors, officers, employees or agents shall be under any liability to the
Certificateholders for any action taken or for refraining from the taking of any
action in good faith pursuant to this Agreement, or for errors in judgment;
provided, however, that this provision shall not protect the Depositor, the
Servicer or any such Person against any breach of representations or warranties
made by it herein or protect the Depositor, the Servicer or any such Person from
any liability which would otherwise be imposed by reasons of willful
misfeasance, bad faith or negligence (or gross negligence in the case of the
Depositor) in the performance of duties or by reason of reckless disregard of
obligations and duties hereunder. The Depositor, the Servicer and any director,
officer, employee or agent of the Depositor and the Servicer may rely in good
faith on any document of any kind prima facie properly executed and submitted by
any Person respecting any matters arising hereunder. The Depositor, the Servicer
and any director, officer, employee, Affiliate or agent of the Depositor and the
Servicer shall be indemnified by the Trust Fund and held harmless against any
loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any audit, controversy or
judicial proceeding relating to a governmental taxing authority or any legal
action relating to this Agreement or the Certificates or any other unanticipated
or extraordinary expense, other than any loss, liability or expense incurred by
reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or negligence (or gross negligence in
the case of the Depositor) in the performance of duties hereunder or by reason
of reckless disregard of obligations and duties hereunder. Neither the Depositor
nor the Servicer shall be under any obligation to appear in, prosecute or defend
any legal action that is not incidental to its respective duties hereunder and
which in its opinion may involve it in any expense or liability; provided,
however, that each of the Depositor and the Servicer may in its discretion
undertake any such action (or direct the Trustee to undertake such actions
pursuant to Section 2.07 for the benefit of the Certificateholders) that it may
deem necessary or desirable in respect of this Agreement and the rights and
duties of the parties hereto and interests of the Trustee and the
Certificateholders hereunder. In such event, the legal expenses and costs of
such action and any liability resulting therefrom shall be expenses, costs and
liabilities of the Trust Fund, and the Depositor, and the Servicer shall be
entitled to be reimbursed therefor out of the related Collection Account.
Section 6.04 Limitation on Resignation of the Servicer. (a) The
Servicer shall not assign this Agreement or resign from the obligations and
duties hereby imposed on it except (i) by mutual consent of the Servicer, the
Depositor and the Trustee or (ii) upon the determination that its duties
hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law and such incapacity
cannot be cured by the Servicer. Any such determination permitting the
resignation of the Servicer under clause (ii) above shall be evidenced by an
Opinion of Counsel to such effect delivered to the Depositor and the Trustee
which Opinion of Counsel shall be in form and substance acceptable to the
Depositor and the Trustee. No such resignation shall become effective until a
successor shall have assumed the Servicer's responsibilities and obligations
hereunder.
Section 6.05 Additional Indemnification by the Servicer; Third Party
Claims. The Servicer shall indemnify the Depositor and any Affiliate, director,
officer, employee or agent of the Depositor and the Trustee and hold each of
them 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 any of them may sustain in any way
related to any breach by the Servicer of (i) any of its representations and
warranties referred to in Section 2.03(a), (ii) any error in any tax or
information return prepared by the Servicer, or (iii) the failure of the
Servicer to perform its duties and service the Mortgage Loans in compliance with
the terms of this Agreement. The Servicer immediately shall notify the Depositor
and the Trustee if such claim is made by a third party with respect to this
Agreement or the Mortgage Loans, assume (with the prior written consent of the
Depositor and the Trustee) the defense of any such claim and pay all expenses in
connection therewith, including reasonable counsel fees, and promptly pay,
discharge and satisfy any judgment or decree which may be entered against it or
the Depositor, or the Trustee in respect of such claim. This indemnity shall
survive the termination of this Agreement or the earlier resignation or removal
of the Servicer.
ARTICLE VII
DEFAULT
Section 7.01 Events of Default. "Event of Default," wherever used
herein, means any one of the following events:
(a) any failure by the Servicer to remit to the Trustee any payment
required to be made under the terms of this Agreement which continues unremedied
for a period of one Business Day after the date upon which written notice of
such failure, requiring the same to be remedied, shall have been given to the
Servicer by the Depositor, or by the Trustee, or to the Servicer, the Depositor
and the Trustee by Certificateholders entitled to at least 25% of the Voting
Rights; or
(b) the failure on the part of the Servicer duly to observe or
perform in any material respect any other of the covenants or agreements on the
part of the Servicer set forth in this Agreement, which continues unremedied for
a period of thirty days (except that such number of days shall be ten days in
the case of a failure to observe or perform any of the obligations set forth in
Sections 3.22, 3.23 or 8.12) after the earlier of (i) the date on which written
notice of such failure, requiring the same to be remedied, shall have been given
to the Servicer by the Depositor or by the Trustee, or to the Servicer, the
Depositor and the Trustee by Certificateholders of Certificates entitled to at
least 25% of the Voting Rights and (ii) actual knowledge of such failure by a
Servicing Officer of the Servicer; provided, however, that in the case of a
failure or breach that cannot be cured within 30 days after notice or actual
knowledge by the Servicer, the cure period may be extended for an additional 30
days upon delivery by the Servicer to the Trustee of a certificate to the effect
that the Servicer believes in good faith that the failure or breach can be cured
within such additional time period and the Servicer is diligently pursuing
remedial action; or
(c) the failure by the Servicer, in any month, to deliver the
Servicer Remittance Report to the Trustee, and such failure continues uncured
for more than 30 days after the date upon which written notice of such failure,
requiring the same to be remedied, shall have been given to the Servicer by the
Depositor or by the Trustee, or to the Servicer, the Depositor and the Trustee
by Certificateholders entitled to at least 25% of the Voting Rights; or
(d) a decree or order of a court or agency or supervisory authority
having jurisdiction for the appointment of a conservator or receiver or
liquidator in any insolvency, bankruptcy, readjustment of debt, marshalling of
assets and liabilities or similar proceedings, or for the winding-up or
liquidation of its affairs, shall have been entered against the Servicer and
such decree or order shall have remained in force undischarged or unstayed for a
period of sixty days; or
(e) the Servicer shall consent to the appointment of a conservator
or receiver or liquidator in any insolvency, bankruptcy, readjustment of debt,
marshalling of assets and liabilities or similar proceedings of or relating to
the Servicer or of or relating to all or substantially all of its property; or
(f) the Servicer shall admit in writing its inability to pay its
debts generally as they become due, file a petition to take advantage of any
applicable insolvency or reorganization statute, make an assignment for the
benefit of its creditors, or voluntarily suspend payment of its obligations; or
(g) [reserved]; or
(h) any failure of the Servicer to make any P&I Advance on any
Remittance Date required to be made from its own funds pursuant to Section 4.01
which continues unremedied for one Business Day immediately following the
Remittance Date; or
(i) [reserved]; or
(j) a breach of any representation and warranty of the Servicer
referred to in Section 2.03(a), which materially and adversely affects the
interests of the Certificateholders and which continues unremedied for a period
of thirty days after the date upon which written notice of such breach is given
to the Servicer by the Trustee or by the Depositor, or to the Servicer, the
Trustee and the Depositor by Certificateholders entitled to at least 25% of the
Voting Rights in the Certificates; or
(k) with respect the Servicer, any reduction, withdrawal or
qualification of the servicer rating of the Servicer by any rating agency which
results in the inability of the Servicer to act as a primary or special servicer
for any mortgage-backed or asset-backed transaction rated or to be rated by any
rating agency.
If an Event of Default described in clauses (a) through (k) of this
Section 7.01 shall occur, then, and in each and every such case, so long as such
Event of Default shall not have been remedied, the Trustee may, or at the
direction of Certificateholders entitled to a majority of the Voting Rights the
Trustee shall, by notice in writing to the Servicer (with a copy to each Rating
Agency), terminate all of the rights and obligations of the Servicer under this
Agreement and in and to the Mortgage Loans serviced by the Servicer and the
proceeds thereof, other than its rights as a Certificateholder hereunder;
provided, however, that the Trustee shall not be required to give written notice
to the Servicer of the occurrence of an Event of Default described in clauses
(b) through (h), (j) and (k) of this Section 7.01 unless and until a Responsible
Officer of the Trustee has actual knowledge of the occurrence of such an Event
of Default. In the event that a Responsible Officer of the Trustee has actual
knowledge of the occurrence of an Event of Default described in clause (a) of
this Section 7.01, the Trustee shall give written notice to the Servicer of the
occurrence of such an event within one Business Day of the first day on which
such Responsible Officer obtains actual knowledge of such occurrence; provided
that failure to give such notice shall not constitute a waiver of such Event of
Default. The Trustee, upon a Responsible Officer having actual knowledge of such
default, shall deliver a written notice to the Servicer of the default on any
Remittance Date on which the Servicer fails to make any deposit or payment
required pursuant to this Agreement (including, but not limited to Advances, to
the extent required by this Agreement); provided, however, that if an Event of
Default occurs due to the failure of the Servicer to make an Advance to the
extent required, the Trustee, as successor Servicer, or another successor
Servicer shall, prior to the next Distribution Date, immediately make such
Advance. Any such notice to the Servicer shall also be given to each Rating
Agency and the Depositor. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement,
any remedy with respect to clauses (a) or (h) of this Section 7.01 shall be
effective only if taken no later than 8:00 AM Eastern time on the Business Day
immediately following (i) with respect to clause (a) of this Section 7.01, the
date of written notice to the Servicer, or (ii) with respect to clause (h) of
this Section 7.01, the related Remittance Date. On and after the receipt by the
Servicer of such written notice, all authority and power of the Servicer
hereunder, whether with respect to the Mortgage Loans or otherwise, shall pass
to and be vested in the Trustee. The Trustee is hereby authorized and empowered
to execute and deliver, on behalf of the Servicer, as attorney-in-fact or
otherwise, any and all documents and other instruments, and to do or accomplish
all other acts or things necessary or appropriate to effect the purposes of such
notice of termination, whether to complete the transfer and endorsement or
assignment of the Mortgage Loans and related documents, or otherwise. Unless
expressly provided in such written notice, no such termination shall affect any
obligation of the Servicer to pay amounts owed pursuant to Article VIII. The
Servicer agrees to cooperate with the Trustee in effecting the termination of
the Servicer's responsibilities and rights hereunder, including, without
limitation, the transfer to the Trustee of all cash amounts which shall at the
time be credited to the related Collection Account of such predecessor Servicer,
or thereafter be received with respect to the Mortgage Loans.
Notwithstanding any termination of the activities of the Servicer
hereunder, the Servicer shall be entitled to receive from the Trust Fund, prior
to transfer of its servicing obligations hereunder, payment of all accrued and
unpaid portion of the Servicing Fees to which the Servicer would have been
entitled and to continue to receive reimbursement for all outstanding P&I
Advances and Servicing Advances, including Servicing Advances incurred prior to
but not invoiced until after the date of termination, in accordance with the
terms of this Agreement. In addition, the Servicer shall continue to be entitled
to the benefits of Section 6.03, notwithstanding any termination hereunder, with
respect to events occurring prior to such termination.
Section 7.02 Trustee to Act; Appointment of Successor. On and after
the time the Trustee gives, and the Servicer receives a notice of termination
pursuant to Section 7.01, the Trustee shall, subject to and to the extent
provided in Sections 3.06 and 7.03, and subject to the rights of the Trustee to
appoint a successor Servicer, be the successor to the Servicer in its capacity
as servicer under this Agreement and the transactions set forth or provided for
herein and shall immediately assume all of the obligations of the Servicer to
make P&I Advances and Servicing Advances as successor Servicer and shall assume
and be subject to all the other responsibilities, duties and liabilities
relating thereto placed on the Servicer by the terms and provisions hereof and
applicable law as soon as practicable but in no event later than 90 days after
the receipt by the Servicer of the notice of termination pursuant to Section
7.01. As compensation therefor, the Trustee shall be entitled to all funds
relating to the Mortgage Loans that the Servicer would have been entitled to
charge to its Collection Account if the Servicer had continued to act hereunder
including, if the Servicer was receiving the Servicing Fee, the Servicing Fee
and the income on investments or gain related to its Collection Account (in
addition to income on investments or gain related to the Distribution Account
for the benefit of the Trustee as provided herein). Notwithstanding the
foregoing, if the Trustee has become the successor to the Servicer in accordance
with this Section 7.02, the Trustee may, if it shall be unwilling to so act, or
shall, if it is prohibited by applicable law from making P&I Advances and
Servicing Advances pursuant to Section 4.01 or if it is otherwise unable to so
act, or, at the written request of Certificateholders entitled to a majority of
the Voting Rights, appoint, or petition a court of competent jurisdiction to
appoint, any established mortgage loan servicing institution the appointment of
which does not adversely affect the then current rating of the Certificates by
each Rating Agency, as the successor to the Servicer hereunder in the assumption
of all or any part of the responsibilities, duties or liabilities of the
Servicer hereunder. No such appointment of a successor to the Servicer hereunder
shall be effective until the Depositor shall have consented thereto. Any
successor to the Servicer shall be an institution which is a Xxxxxx Xxx- and
Xxxxxxx Mac-approved seller/servicer in good standing, which has a net worth of
at least $30,000,000, which is willing to service the Mortgage Loans and which
executes and delivers to the Depositor and the Trustee an agreement accepting
such delegation and assignment, containing an assumption by such Person of the
rights, powers, duties, responsibilities, obligations and liabilities of the
terminated Servicer (other than liabilities of the terminated Servicer under
Section 6.03 incurred prior to termination of the Servicer under Section 7.01),
with like effect as if originally named as a party to this Agreement; provided,
that each Rating Agency acknowledges that its rating of the Certificates in
effect immediately prior to such assignment and delegation will not be qualified
or reduced, as a result of such assignment and delegation. Pending appointment
of a successor to the Servicer hereunder, the Trustee, unless the Trustee is
prohibited by law from so acting, shall, subject to Section 3.05, act in such
capacity as hereinabove provided. In connection with such appointment and
assumption, the Trustee may make such arrangements for the compensation of such
successor out of payments on Mortgage Loans as it, the Depositor and such
successor shall agree; provided, however, that no such compensation shall be in
excess of the Servicing Fee and amounts paid to the predecessor Servicer from
investments. The Trustee and such successor shall take such action, consistent
with this Agreement, as shall be necessary to effectuate any such succession.
Neither the Trustee nor any other successor Servicer shall be deemed to be in
default hereunder by reason of any failure to make, or any delay in making, any
distribution hereunder or any portion thereof or any failure to perform, or any
delay in performing, any duties or responsibilities hereunder, in either case
caused by the failure of the predecessor Servicer to deliver or provide, or any
delay in delivering or providing, any cash, information, documents or records to
it.
In the event that the Servicer is terminated pursuant to Section
7.01, the terminated Servicer shall provide notices to the Mortgagors, transfer
the Servicing Files to a successor Servicer and pay all of its own out-of-pocket
costs and expenses related to such obligations. In addition, all Servicing
Transfer Costs incurred by parties other than the terminated Servicer shall be
paid by the terminated Servicer promptly upon presentation of reasonable
documentation of such costs. If such predecessor Servicer defaults in its
obligations to pay such costs, such costs shall be paid by the successor
Servicer (in which case the successor Servicer shall be entitled to
reimbursement therefor from the Trust Fund or if the successor Servicer fails to
pay, the Trustee pays such amounts from the Trust Fund.). If the Trustee is the
predecessor Servicer (except in the case where the Trustee in its role as
successor Servicer is being terminated pursuant to Section 7.01 by reason of an
Event of Default caused solely by the Trustee as the successor Servicer and not
by the predecessor Servicer's actions or omissions), such costs shall be paid by
the prior terminated Servicer promptly upon presentation of reasonable
documentation of such costs.
Any successor to the Servicer as servicer shall give notice to the
Mortgagors of such change of Servicer, in accordance with applicable federal and
state law, and shall, during the term of its service as Servicer, maintain in
force the policy or policies that the Servicer is required to maintain pursuant
to Section 3.13.
Any such successor Servicer shall be required to satisfy the
requirements of a successor Servicer under this Section 7.02.
Section 7.03 Notification to Certificateholders. (a) Upon any
termination of or appointment of a successor to the Servicer, the Trustee shall
give prompt written notice thereof to Certificateholders, and to each Rating
Agency.
(b) Within 60 days after the occurrence of any Event of Default, the
Trustee shall transmit by mail to all Certificateholders, and each Rating Agency
notice of each such Event of Default hereunder known to the Trustee, unless such
Event of Default shall have been cured or waived.
ARTICLE VIII
CONCERNING THE TRUSTEE
Section 8.01 Duties of the Trustee. The Trustee, before the
occurrence of an Event of Default and after the curing of all Events of Default
that may have occurred, shall undertake to perform such duties and only such
duties as are specifically set forth in this Agreement. In case an Event of
Default has occurred and remains uncured, the Trustee shall exercise such of the
rights and powers vested in it by this Agreement, and use the same degree of
care and skill in their exercise as a prudent person would exercise or use under
the circumstances in the conduct of such person's own affairs.
The Trustee, upon receipt of all resolutions, certificates,
statements, opinions, reports, documents, orders or other instruments furnished
to the Trustee that are specifically required to be furnished pursuant to any
provision of this Agreement shall examine them to determine whether they are in
the form required by this Agreement. The Trustee shall not be responsible for
the accuracy or content of any resolution, certificate, statement, opinion,
report, document, order, or other instrument.
No provision of this Agreement shall be construed to relieve the
Trustee from liability for its own negligent action, its own negligent failure
to act or its own bad faith or willful misfeasance.
Unless an Event of Default known to the Trustee has occurred and is
continuing,
(a) the duties and obligations of the Trustee shall be determined
solely by the express provisions of this Agreement, the Trustee shall not be
liable except for the performance of the duties and obligations specifically set
forth in this Agreement, no implied covenants or obligations shall be read into
this Agreement against the Trustee, and the Trustee may conclusively rely, as to
the truth of the statements and the correctness of the opinions expressed
therein, upon any certificates or opinions furnished to the Trustee and
conforming to the requirements of this Agreement which it believed in good faith
to be genuine and to have been duly executed by the proper authorities
respecting any matters arising hereunder;
(b) the Trustee shall not be liable for an error of judgment made in
good faith by a Responsible Officer or Responsible Officers of the Trustee,
unless it is finally proven that the Trustee was negligent in ascertaining the
pertinent facts; and
(c) the Trustee shall not be liable with respect to any action
taken, suffered, or omitted to be taken by it in good faith in accordance with
the direction of the Holders of Certificates evidencing not less than 25% of the
Voting Rights relating to the time, method, and place of conducting any
proceeding for any remedy available to the Trustee, or exercising any trust or
power conferred upon the Trustee under this Agreement.
Section 8.02 Certain Matters Affecting the Custodians and the
Trustee. Except as otherwise provided in Section 8.01:
(a) the applicable Custodian and the Trustee may request and rely
upon and shall be protected in acting or refraining from acting upon any
resolution, officer's certificate, certificate of auditors or any other
certificate, statement, instrument, opinion, report, notice, request, consent,
order, appraisal, bond or other paper or document believed by it to be genuine
and to have been signed or presented by the proper party or parties and neither
the applicable Custodian nor the Trustee shall have any responsibility to
ascertain or confirm the genuineness of any signature of any such party or
parties;
(b) the applicable Custodian and the Trustee may consult with
counsel, financial advisers or accountants and the advice of any such counsel,
financial advisers or accountants and any Opinion of Counsel shall be full and
complete authorization and protection in respect of any action taken or suffered
or omitted by it hereunder in good faith and in accordance with such Opinion of
Counsel;
(c) neither the applicable Custodian nor the Trustee shall be liable
for any action taken, suffered or omitted by it in good faith and believed by it
to be authorized or within the discretion or rights or powers conferred upon it
by this Agreement, nor shall either the Trustee or the applicable Custodian be
liable for acts or omissions of the other;
(d) the Trustee shall not be bound to make any investigation into
the facts or matters stated in any resolution, certificate, statement,
instrument, opinion, report, notice, request, consent, order, approval, bond or
other paper or document, unless requested in writing to do so by Holders of
Certificates evidencing not less than 25% of the Voting Rights allocated to each
Class of Certificates;
(e) the Trustee may execute any of the trusts or powers hereunder or
perform any duties hereunder either directly or by or through agents,
accountants or attorneys and the Trustee shall not be responsible for any
misconduct or negligence on the part of any agents, accountants or attorneys
appointed with due care by it hereunder; provided that the Trustee shall not be
responsible for any act or omission of the applicable Custodian;
(f) neither the applicable Custodian nor the Trustee shall be
required to risk or expend its own funds or otherwise incur any financial
liability in the performance of any of its duties or in the exercise of any of
its rights or powers hereunder if it shall have reasonable grounds for believing
that repayment of such funds or adequate indemnity against such risk or
liability is not assured to it;
(g) the Trustee shall not be liable for any loss on any investment
of funds pursuant to this Agreement (other than as issuer of the investment
security and except with respect to the investment of funds in the Distribution
Account not made at the direction of the Depositor during the Trustee Float
Period);
(h) the Trustee shall not be deemed to have knowledge of an Event of
Default until a Responsible Officer of the Trustee shall have received written
notice thereof except as otherwise provided in Section 7.01; and
(i) the Trustee shall be under no obligation to exercise any of the
trusts, rights or powers vested in it by this Agreement or to institute, conduct
or defend any litigation hereunder or in relation hereto at the request, order
or direction of any of the Certificateholders, pursuant to this Agreement,
unless such Certificateholders shall have offered to the Trustee reasonable
security or indemnity satisfactory to the Trustee against the costs, expenses
and liabilities which may be incurred therein or thereby.
Section 8.03 Trustee Not Liable for Certificates or Mortgage Loans.
The recitals contained herein and in the Certificates shall be taken as the
statements of the Depositor and the Trustee assumes no responsibility for their
correctness. The Trustee makes no representations as to the validity or
sufficiency of this Agreement or of the Certificates or of any Mortgage Loan or
related document other than with respect to the Trustee's execution and
authentication of the Certificates. The Trustee shall not be accountable for the
use or application by the Depositor or the Servicer of any funds paid to the
Depositor or the Servicer in respect of the Mortgage Loans or deposited in or
withdrawn from the Collection Account by the Depositor or the Servicer.
The Trustee shall have no responsibility for filing or recording any
financing or continuation statement in any public office at any time or to
otherwise perfect or maintain the perfection of any security interest or lien
granted to it hereunder (unless the Trustee shall have become the successor
Servicer).
The Trustee executes the Certificates not in its individual capacity
but solely as Trustee of the Trust Fund created by this Agreement, in the
exercise of the powers and authority conferred and vested in it by this
Agreement. Each of the undertakings and agreements made on the part of the
Trustee on behalf of the Trust Fund in the Certificates is made and intended not
as a personal undertaking or agreement by the Trustee but is made and intended
for the purpose of binding only the Trust Fund.
Section 8.04 Trustee May Own Certificates. The Trustee in its
individual or any other capacity may become the owner or pledgee of Certificates
with the same rights as it would have if it were not the Trustee.
Section 8.05 Trustee's Fees and Expenses. As compensation for its
activities under this Agreement, the Trustee may withdraw from the Distribution
Account on each Distribution Date the Trustee Fee for the Distribution Date and,
during the Trustee Float Period, any interest or investment income earned on
funds deposited in the Distribution Account. The Trustee, the applicable
Custodian and any director, officer, employee, or agent of the Trustee or the
applicable Custodian shall be indemnified by the Trust Fund and held harmless
against any loss, liability, or expense (including reasonable attorneys' fees)
incurred in connection with any claim or legal action relating to:
(a) this Agreement,
(b) the Certificates, or
(c) the performance of any of the Trustee's or the applicable
Custodian's duties under this Agreement,
other than any loss, liability, or expense (i) resulting from any breach of the
Servicer's obligations in connection with this Agreement for which the Servicer
has performed its obligation to indemnify the Trustee pursuant to Section 6.05,
(ii) resulting from any breach of the Fremont's obligations, EquiFirst's
obligations or the Purchaser's obligations in connection with this Agreement,
the Fremont Agreements, the EquiFirst Agreements or the Representations and
Warranties Agreement for which Fremont, EquiFirst or the Purchaser, as
applicable, has performed its obligation to indemnify the Trustee pursuant, or
(iii) incurred because of willful misfeasance, bad faith, or negligence in the
performance of any of the Trustee's or the applicable Custodian's duties under
this Agreement. This indemnity shall survive the termination of this Agreement
or the resignation or removal of the Trustee under this Agreement. Without
limiting the foregoing, except as otherwise agreed upon in writing by the
Depositor and the Trustee, and except for any expense, disbursement, or advance
arising from the Trustee's negligence, bad faith, or willful misfeasance, the
Trust Fund shall pay or reimburse the Trustee, for all reasonable expenses,
disbursements, and advances incurred or made by the Trustee in accordance with
this Agreement with respect to:
(A) the reasonable compensation, expenses, and disbursements of its
counsel not associated with the closing of the issuance of the Certificates; and
(B) the reasonable compensation, expenses, and disbursements of any
accountant, engineer, or appraiser that is not regularly employed by the
Trustee, to the extent that the Trustee must engage them to perform services
under this Agreement.
Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement or a separate letter
agreement between the Trustee and the Depositor, the Trustee shall not be
entitled to payment or reimbursement for any routine ongoing expenses incurred
by the Trustee in the ordinary course of its duties as Trustee, Registrar, or
paying agent under this Agreement or for any other expenses incurred by the
Trustee; provided, however, no expense shall be reimbursed hereunder if it would
not constitute an "unanticipated expense incurred by the REMIC" within the
meaning of the REMIC Provisions.
Section 8.06 Eligibility Requirements for the Trustee. The Trustee
hereunder shall at all times be a corporation or association organized and doing
business under the laws of a state or the United States of America, authorized
under such laws to exercise corporate trust powers, having a combined capital
and surplus of at least $50,000,000, subject to supervision or examination by
federal or state authority and with a credit rating which would not cause any of
the Rating Agencies to reduce their respective then current ratings of the
Certificates (or having provided such security from time to time as is
sufficient to avoid such reduction) as evidenced in writing by each Rating
Agency. If such corporation or association publishes reports of condition at
least annually, pursuant to law or to the requirements of the aforesaid
supervising or examining authority, then for the purposes of this Section 8.06
the combined capital and surplus of such corporation or association shall be
deemed to be its combined capital and surplus as set forth in its most recent
report of condition so published. In case at any time the Trustee shall cease to
be eligible in accordance with this Section 8.06, the Trustee shall resign
immediately in the manner and with the effect specified in Section 8.07. The
entity serving as Trustee may have normal banking and trust relationships with
the Depositor and its affiliates or the Servicer and their affiliates; provided,
however, that such entity cannot be an affiliate of the Depositor or the
Servicer other than the Trustee in its role as successor to the Servicer.
Section 8.07 Resignation and Removal of the Trustee. The Trustee may
at any time resign and be discharged from the trusts hereby created by giving
written notice of resignation to the Depositor, the Servicer, and each Rating
Agency not less than 60 days before the date specified in such notice, when,
subject to Section 8.08, such resignation is to take effect, and acceptance by a
successor trustee in accordance with Section 8.08 meeting the qualifications set
forth in Section 8.06. If no successor trustee meeting such qualifications shall
have been so appointed and have accepted appointment within 30 days after the
giving of such notice or resignation, the resigning Trustee may petition any
court of competent jurisdiction for the appointment of a successor trustee.
If at any time the Trustee shall cease to be eligible in accordance
with Section 8.06 and shall fail to resign after written request thereto by the
Depositor, or if at any time the Trustee shall become incapable of acting, or
shall be adjudged as bankrupt or insolvent, or a receiver of the Trustee or of
its property shall be appointed, or any public officer shall take charge or
control of the Trustee or of its property or affairs for the purpose of
rehabilitation, conservation or liquidation, or a tax is imposed with respect to
the Trust Fund by any state in which the Trustee or the Trust Fund is located
and the imposition of such tax would be avoided by the appointment of a
different trustee, then the Depositor or the Servicer may remove the Trustee and
appoint a successor trustee by written instrument, in triplicate, one copy of
which shall be delivered to the Trustee, one copy to the Servicer and one copy
to the successor trustee.
The Holders of Certificates entitled to a majority of the Voting
Rights may at any time remove the Trustee and appoint a successor trustee by
written instrument or instruments, in triplicate, signed by such Holders or
their attorneys-in-fact duly authorized, one complete set of which shall be
delivered by the successor Trustee to the Servicer, one complete set to the
Trustee so removed and one complete set to the successor so appointed. The
successor trustee shall notify each Rating Agency of any removal of the Trustee.
Any resignation or removal of the Trustee and appointment of a
successor trustee pursuant to this Section 8.07 shall become effective upon
acceptance of appointment by the successor trustee as provided in Section 8.08.
Section 8.08 Successor Trustee. Any successor trustee appointed as
provided in Section 8.07 shall execute, acknowledge and deliver to the Depositor
and to its predecessor trustee and the Servicer an instrument accepting such
appointment hereunder and thereupon the resignation or removal of the
predecessor trustee shall become effective and such successor trustee, without
any further act, deed or conveyance, shall become fully vested with all the
rights, powers, duties and obligations of its predecessor hereunder, with the
like effect as if originally named as trustee herein. The Depositor, the
Servicer and the predecessor trustee shall execute and deliver such instruments
and do such other things as may reasonably be required for more fully and
certainly vesting and confirming in the successor trustee all such rights,
powers, duties, and obligations.
No successor trustee shall accept appointment as provided in this
Section 8.08 unless at the time of its acceptance, the successor trustee is
eligible under Section 8.06 and its appointment does not adversely affect the
then current rating of the Certificates.
Upon acceptance of appointment by a successor trustee as provided in
this Section 8.08, the Depositor shall mail notice of the succession of such
trustee hereunder to all Holders of Certificates. If the Depositor fails to mail
such notice within 10 days after acceptance of appointment by the successor
trustee, the successor trustee shall cause such notice to be mailed at the
expense of the Depositor.
Section 8.09 Merger or Consolidation of the Trustee. Any corporation
into which the Trustee may be merged or converted or with which it may be
consolidated or any corporation resulting from any merger, conversion or
consolidation to which the Trustee shall be a party, or any corporation
succeeding to the business of the Trustee, shall be the successor of the Trustee
hereunder; provided, that such corporation shall be eligible under Section 8.06
without the execution or filing of any paper or further act on the part of any
of the parties hereto, anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding.
Section 8.10 Appointment of Co-Trustee or Separate Trustee.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, at any time, for the
purpose of meeting any legal requirements of any jurisdiction in which any part
of the Trust Fund or property securing any Mortgage Note may at the time be
located, the Servicer and the Trustee acting jointly shall have the power and
shall execute and deliver all instruments to appoint one or more Persons
approved by the Trustee to act as co-trustee or co-trustees jointly with the
Trustee, or separate trustee or separate trustees, of all or any part of the
Trust Fund, and to vest in such Person or Persons, in such capacity and for the
benefit of the Certificateholders, such title to the Trust Fund or any part
thereof, whichever is applicable, and, subject to the other provisions of this
Section 8.10, such powers, duties, obligations, rights and trusts as the
Servicer and the Trustee may consider appropriate. If the Servicer shall not
have joined in such appointment within 15 days after the receipt by the Servicer
of a request to do so, or in the case an Event of Default shall have occurred
and be continuing, the Trustee alone shall have the power to make such
appointment. No co-trustee or separate trustee hereunder shall be required to
meet the terms of eligibility as a successor trustee under Section 8.06 and no
notice to Certificateholders of the appointment of any co-trustee or separate
trustee shall be required under Section 8.08.
Every separate trustee and co-trustee shall, to the extent permitted
by law, be appointed and act subject to the following provisions and conditions:
(a) To the extent necessary to effectuate the purposes of this
Section 8.10, all rights, powers, duties and obligations conferred or imposed
upon the Trustee, except for the obligation of the Trustee under this Agreement
to advance funds on behalf of the Servicer, shall be conferred or imposed upon
and exercised or performed by the Trustee and such separate trustee or
co-trustee jointly (it being understood that such separate trustee or co-trustee
is not authorized to act separately without the Trustee joining in such act),
except to the extent that under any law of any jurisdiction in which any
particular act or acts are to be performed (whether as Trustee hereunder or as
successor to the Servicer hereunder), the Trustee shall be incompetent or
unqualified to perform such act or acts, in which event such rights, powers,
duties and obligations (including the holding of title to the applicable Trust
Fund or any portion thereof in any such jurisdiction) shall be exercised and
performed singly by such separate trustee or co-trustee, but solely at the
direction of the Trustee;
(b) No trustee hereunder shall be held personally liable because of
any act or omission of any other trustee hereunder and such appointment shall
not, and shall not be deemed to, constitute any such separate trustee or
co-trustee as agent of the Trustee;
(c) The Trustee may at any time accept the resignation of or remove
any separate trustee or co-trustee; and
(d) The Trust Fund, and not the Trustee, shall be liable for the
payment of reasonable compensation, reimbursement and indemnification to any
such separate trustee or co-trustee.
Any notice, request or other writing given to the Trustee shall be
deemed to have been given to each of the separate trustees and co-trustees, when
and as effectively as if given to each of them. Every instrument appointing any
separate trustee or co-trustee shall refer to this Agreement and the conditions
of this Article VIII. Each separate trustee and co-trustee, upon its acceptance
of the trusts conferred, shall be vested with the estates or property specified
in its instrument of appointment, either jointly with the Trustee or separately,
as may be provided therein, subject to all the provisions of this Agreement,
specifically including every provision of this Agreement relating to the conduct
of, affecting the liability of, or affording protection to, the Trustee. Every
such instrument shall be filed with the Trustee and a copy thereof given to the
Servicer and the Depositor.
Any separate trustee or co-trustee may, at any time, constitute the
Trustee its agent or attorney-in-fact, with full power and authority, to the
extent not prohibited by law, to do any lawful act under or in respect of this
Agreement on its behalf and in its name. If any separate trustee or co-trustee
shall die, become incapable of acting, resign or be removed, all of its estates,
properties, rights, remedies and trusts shall vest in and be exercised by the
Trustee, to the extent permitted by law, without the appointment of a new or
successor trustee.
Section 8.11 Tax Matters. It is intended that the assets with
respect to which any REMIC election pertaining to the Trust Fund is to be made,
as set forth in the Preliminary Statement, shall constitute, and that the
conduct of matters relating to such assets shall be such as to qualify such
assets as, a "real estate mortgage investment conduit" as defined in and in
accordance with the REMIC Provisions. In furtherance of such intention, the
Trustee covenants and agrees that it shall act as agent (and the Trustee is
hereby appointed to act as agent) on behalf of each Trust REMIC described in the
Preliminary Statement and that in such capacity it shall:
(a) prepare and file in a timely manner, a U.S. Real Estate Mortgage
Investment Conduit (REMIC) Income Tax Return (Form 1066 or any successor form
adopted by the Internal Revenue Service) and prepare and file with the Internal
Revenue Service and applicable state or local tax authorities income tax or
information returns for each taxable year with respect to each Trust REMIC
described in the Preliminary Statement containing such information and at the
times and in the manner as may be required by the Code or state or local tax
laws, regulations, or rules, and furnish to Certificateholders the schedules,
statements or information at such times and in such manner as may be required
thereby;
(b) within thirty days of the Closing Date, the Trustee will apply
for an employer identification number from the Internal Revenue Service via Form
SS-4 or any other acceptable method for all tax entities and shall also furnish
to the Internal Revenue Service, on Form 8811 or as otherwise may be required by
the Code, the name, title, address, and telephone number of the person that the
holders of the Certificates may contact for tax information relating thereto,
together with such additional information as may be required by such Form, and
update such information at the time or times in the manner required by the Code;
(c) make an election that each of Pooling-Tier REMIC-1, Pooling-Tier
REMIC-2, the Lower-Tier REMIC, the Upper-Tier REMIC and the Class X REMIC be
treated as a REMIC on the federal tax return for its first taxable year (and, if
necessary, under applicable state law);
(d) prepare and forward to the Certificateholders and to the
Internal Revenue Service and, if necessary, state tax authorities, all
information returns and reports as and when required to be provided to them in
accordance with the REMIC Provisions, including the calculation of any original
issue discount using the prepayment assumption (as described in the Prospectus
Supplement);
(e) provide information necessary for the computation of tax imposed
on the transfer of a Residual Certificate to a Person that is not a Permitted
Transferee (a "Non-Permitted Transferee"), or an agent (including a broker,
nominee or other middleman) of a Non-Permitted Transferee, or a pass-through
entity in which a Non-Permitted Transferee is the record holder of an interest
(the reasonable cost of computing and furnishing such information may be charged
to the Person liable for such tax);
(f) to the extent that they are under its control, conduct matters
relating to such assets at all times that any Certificates are outstanding so as
to maintain the status of each Trust REMIC as a REMIC under the REMIC
Provisions;
(g) not knowingly or intentionally take any action or omit to take
any action that would cause the termination of the REMIC status of any Trust
REMIC created hereunder;
(h) pay, from the sources specified in the second to last paragraph
of this Section 8.11, the amount of any federal or state tax, including
prohibited transaction taxes as described below, imposed on each Trust REMIC
before its termination when and as the same shall be due and payable (but such
obligation shall not prevent the Trustee or any other appropriate Person from
contesting any such tax in appropriate proceedings and shall not prevent the
Trustee from withholding payment of such tax, if permitted by law, pending the
outcome of such proceedings);
(i) cause federal, state or local income tax or information returns
to be signed by the Trustee or such other person as may be required to sign such
returns by the Code or state or local laws, regulations or rules; and
(j) maintain records relating to each of the Trust REMICs, including
the income, expenses, assets, and liabilities thereof on a calendar year basis
and on the accrual method of accounting and the fair market value and adjusted
basis of the assets determined at such intervals as may be required by the Code,
as may be necessary to prepare the foregoing returns, schedules, statements or
information.
The Holder of the largest Percentage Interest of the Class R-2
Certificates shall act as Tax Matters Person for Pooling-Tier REMIC-1, the
holder of the largest Percentage Interest of the Class R-1 Certificates shall
act as the Tax Matters Person for Pooling-Tier REMIC-2, the Lower-Tier REMIC and
the Upper-Tier REMIC, and the Holder of the largest Percentage Interest of the
Class R-3 Certificates shall act as Tax Matters Person for the Class X REMIC, in
each case, within the meaning of Treasury Regulations Section 1.860F-4(d), and
the Trustee is hereby designated as agent of such Certificateholders for such
purpose (or if the Trustee is not so permitted, such Holder shall be the Tax
Matters Person in accordance with the REMIC Provisions). In such capacity, the
Trustee shall, as and when necessary and appropriate, represent any Trust REMIC
in any administrative or judicial proceedings relating to an examination audit
by any governmental taxing authority, request an administrative adjustment as to
any taxable year of any Trust REMIC, enter into settlement agreements with any
governmental taxing agency, extend any statute of limitations relating to any
tax item of any Trust REMIC, and otherwise act on behalf of each Trust REMIC in
relation to any tax matter or controversy involving it.
The Trustee shall treat the rights of the Class P Certificateholders
to receive Prepayment Premiums, the rights of the Class X Certificateholders to
receive amounts from the Excess Reserve Fund Account, the Supplemental Interest
Trust (subject to the obligation to pay Basis Risk Carry Forward Amounts and
Upper-Tier Carry Forward Amounts), the Maturity Reserve Accounts (subject to the
obligation to make the payments required by Section 4.07 to the LIBOR
Certificateholders) and the rights of the LIBOR Certificateholders to receive
Basis Risk Carry Forward Amounts, Upper-Tier Carry Forward Amounts and amounts
from the Maturity Reserve Accounts as the beneficial ownership of interests in a
grantor trust and not as obligations of any Trust REMIC created hereunder, for
federal income tax purposes. The Trustee shall file or cause to be filed with
the Internal Revenue Service Form 1041 or such other form as may be applicable
and shall furnish or cause to be furnished, to the Class P, Class X
Certificateholders and the LIBOR Certificateholders, the respective amounts
described above that are received, in the time or times and in the manner
required by the Code.
To enable the Trustee to perform its duties under this Agreement,
the Depositor shall provide to the Trustee within ten days after the Closing
Date all information or data that the Trustee requests in writing and determines
to be relevant for tax purposes to the valuations and offering prices of the
Certificates, including the price, yield, prepayment assumption, and projected
cash flows of the Certificates and the Mortgage Loans. Moreover, the Depositor
shall provide information to the Trustee concerning the value, if any, to each
Class of LIBOR Certificates of the right to receive Basis Risk Carry Forward
Amounts from the Excess Reserve Fund Account and Basis Risk Carry Forward
Amounts or Upper-Tier Carry Forward Amounts from the Supplemental Interest
Trust. Thereafter, the Depositor shall provide to the Trustee promptly upon
written request therefor any additional information or data that the Trustee
may, from time to time, reasonably request to enable the Trustee to perform its
duties under this Agreement; provided, however, that the Depositor shall not be
required to provide any information regarding the Mortgage Loans after the
Closing Date or any information that the Servicer is required to provide to the
Trustee pursuant to this Agreement. The Depositor hereby indemnifies the Trustee
for any losses, liabilities, damages, claims, or expenses of the Trustee arising
from any errors or miscalculations of the Trustee that result from any failure
of the Depositor to provide, pursuant to this paragraph, accurate information or
data to the Trustee on a timely basis.
The Trustee shall not (i) cause the creation of any interests in any
Trust REMIC other than the regular and residual interests set forth in the
Preliminary Statement, (ii) receive any amount representing a fee or other
compensation for services (except as otherwise permitted by this Agreement) or
(iii) otherwise knowingly or intentionally take any action, cause the Trust Fund
to take any action or fail to take (or fail to cause to be taken) any action
reasonably within its control and the scope of duties more specifically set
forth herein, that, under the REMIC Provisions, if taken or not taken, as the
case may be, could (i) endanger the status of any Trust REMIC as a REMIC or (ii)
result in the imposition of a tax upon any Trust REMIC or the Trust Fund
(including but not limited to the tax on "prohibited transactions" as defined in
Section 860F(a)(2) of the Code and the tax on contributions to a REMIC set forth
in Section 860G(d) of the Code, or the tax on "net income from foreclosure
property") unless the Trustee receives an Opinion of Counsel (at the expense of
the party seeking to take such action or, if such party fails to pay such
expense, at the expense of the Trust Fund, but in no event at the expense of the
Trustee) to the effect that the contemplated action will not, with respect to
the Trust Fund, result in the imposition of a tax upon any Trust REMIC created
hereunder or endanger the status of any Trust REMIC.
If any tax is imposed on "prohibited transactions" of any Trust
REMIC as defined in Section 860F(a)(2) of the Code, on the "net income from
foreclosure property" of the Pooling-Tier REMIC-1 as defined in Section 860G(c)
of the Code, on any contribution to any Trust REMIC after the Start-up Day
pursuant to Section 860G(d) of the Code, or any other tax is imposed, including,
if applicable, any minimum tax imposed on any Trust REMIC pursuant to Sections
23153 and 24874 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code, if not paid as
otherwise provided for herein, the tax shall be paid by (i) the Trustee if such
tax arises out of or results from negligence of the Trustee in the performance
of any of its obligations under this Agreement, (ii) the Servicer, in the case
of any such minimum tax, and otherwise if such tax arises out of or results from
a breach by the Servicer of any of its obligations under this Agreement, (iii)
the Purchaser if such tax arises out of or results from the Purchaser's
obligation to repurchase a Mortgage Loan pursuant to the Representations and
Warranties Agreement, EquiFirst if such tax arises out of or results from the
Purchaser's obligation to repurchase a Mortgage Loan pursuant to the EquiFirst
Agreements or Fremont if such tax arises out of or results from the Purchaser's
obligation to repurchase a Mortgage Loan pursuant to the Fremont Agreements or
(iv) in all other cases, or if the Trustee, the Servicer or the Purchaser fails
to honor its obligations under the preceding clause (i), (ii), or (iii), any
such tax will be paid with amounts otherwise to be distributed to the
Certificateholders, as provided in Section 4.02(a).
For as long as each Trust REMIC shall exist, the Trustee shall act
in accordance with this Agreement and shall comply with any directions of the
Depositor or the Servicer as provided herein so as to assure such continuing
treatment. The Trustee shall not (a) sell or permit the sale of all or any
portion of the Mortgage Loans unless pursuant to a repurchase or substitution in
accordance with this Agreement, or of any investment of deposits in an Account,
and (b) accept any contribution to any Trust REMIC after the Startup Day without
receipt of a REMIC Opinion.
Section 8.12 Periodic Filings. (a) The Trustee and the Servicer
shall reasonably cooperate with the Depositor in connection with the Trust's
satisfying the reporting requirements under the Exchange Act. The Trustee shall
prepare on behalf of the Trust any Forms 8-K and 10-K customary for similar
securities as required by the Exchange Act and the Rules and Regulations of the
Securities and Exchange Commission thereunder, and the Trustee shall sign and
file (via the Securities and Exchange Commission's Electronic Data Gathering and
Retrieval System) such Forms on behalf of the Depositor, if an officer of the
Depositor signs the Certification pursuant to paragraph (b) of this Section
8.12, or otherwise on behalf of the Trust. In the event the Trustee is signing
on behalf of the Depositor pursuant to the preceding sentence, the Depositor
hereby grants to the Trustee a limited power of attorney to execute and file
each such document on behalf of the Depositor. Such power of attorney shall
continue until the earlier of either (i) receipt by the Trustee from the
Depositor of written termination of such power of attorney and (ii) the
termination of the Trust. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Trustee shall
prepare such Form 10-K to be signed by the Depositor and the Depositor shall
sign such form unless the Securities and Exchange Commission has indicated that
it will accept a Certification signed by the Depositor where the related Form
10-K is signed by the Trustee on behalf of the Depositor.
(b) The Depositor shall prepare or cause to be prepared and file the
current Report on Form 8-K attaching this Agreement as an exhibit and,
thereafter, each Form 8-K shall be filed by the Trustee within 15 days after
each Distribution Date, including a copy of the statement to the
Certificateholders for such Distribution Date as an exhibit thereto. On or prior
to March 30th of each year (or such earlier date as may be required by the
Exchange Act and the Rules and Regulations of the Securities and Exchange
Commission), the Trustee shall file a Form 10-K, in substance as required by
applicable law or applicable Securities and Exchange Commission staff's
interpretations. Such Form 10-K shall include as exhibits the Servicer's annual
statement of compliance described under Section 3.22 and the accountant's report
described under Section 3.23, in each case to the extent they have been timely
delivered to the Trustee (and upon which the Trustee may rely in delivering its
certification hereunder). If they are not so timely delivered, the Trustee shall
file an amended Form 10-K including such documents as exhibits reasonably
promptly after they are delivered to the Trustee. The Trustee shall have no
liability with respect to any failure to properly prepare or file such periodic
reports resulting from or relating to the Trustee's inability or failure to
obtain any information not resulting from its own negligence, willful misconduct
or bad faith. The Form 10-K shall also include a certification in the form
attached hereto as Exhibit O (the "Certification"), which shall, except as
described below, be signed by the senior officer of the Depositor in charge of
securitization. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if it is determined by the
Depositor that the Certification may be executed by multiple persons, the
Trustee shall sign the Certification in respect of items 1 through 3 thereof and
the Servicer shall cause the senior officer in charge of servicing at the
Servicer to sign the Certification in respect of items 4 and 5 thereof, solely
and with respect to the Servicer and the Trustee may rely on the Certification
signed by the Servicer to the same extent as provided in subsection (c) below.
(c) In the event the Certification is to be signed by an officer of
the Depositor, the Trustee shall sign a certification (in the form attached
hereto as Exhibit P) for the benefit of the Depositor and its officers,
directors and Affiliates in respect of items 1 through 3 of the Certification
(provided, however, that the Trustee shall not undertake an analysis of the
accountant's report attached as an exhibit to the Form 10-K), and the Servicer
shall sign a certification solely with respect to the Servicer (in the form
attached hereto as Exhibit Q) for the benefit of the Depositor, the Trustee and
their officers, directors and Affiliates in respect of items 4 and 5 of the
Certification. Each such certification shall be delivered to the Depositor and
the Trustee by March 20th of each year (or if not a Business Day, the
immediately preceding Business Day). The Certification attached hereto as
Exhibit O shall be delivered to the Trustee by March 25th for filing on or prior
to March 30th of each year (or if not a Business Day, the immediately preceding
Business Day). In addition, (i) the Trustee shall indemnify and hold harmless
the Depositor and its officers, directors and Affiliates from and against any
losses, damages, penalties, fines, forfeitures, reasonable and necessary legal
fees and related costs, judgments and other costs and expenses arising out of or
based upon a breach of the Trustee's obligations under this Section 8.12(c) or
the Trustee's negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct in connection
therewith, and (ii) the Servicer, severally and not jointly, shall indemnify and
hold harmless the Depositor, the Trustee and their respective officers,
directors, employees, agents and Affiliates from and against any losses,
damages, penalties, fines, forfeitures, reasonable and necessary legal fees and
related costs, judgments and other costs and expenses arising out of or based
upon a breach of the Servicer's obligations under this Section 8.12(c) or the
Servicer's negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct in connection therewith.
If the indemnification provided for herein is unavailable or insufficient to
hold harmless the indemnified party, then (i) the Trustee agrees in connection
with a breach of the Trustee's obligations under this Section 8.12(c) or the
Trustee's negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct in connection therewith
that it shall contribute to the amount paid or payable by the Depositor as a
result of the losses, claims, damages or liabilities of the Depositor in such
proportion as is appropriate to reflect the relative fault of the Depositor on
the one hand and the Trustee on the other and (ii) the Servicer agrees that it
shall contribute to the amount paid or payable by the Depositor and/or the
Trustee as a result of the losses, claims, damages or liabilities of the
Depositor and/or the Trustee in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect the
relative fault of the Depositor or the Trustee, as the case may be, on the one
hand and the Servicer on the other in connection with a breach of the Servicer's
obligations under this Section 8.12(c) or the Servicer's negligence, bad faith
or willful misconduct in connection therewith.
(d) Upon any filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the
Trustee shall promptly deliver to the Depositor a copy of any such executed
report, statement or information.
(e) Prior to January 30 of the first year in which the Trustee is
able to do so under applicable law, the Trustee shall file a Form 15 Suspension
Notification with respect to the Trust.
Section 8.13 Tax Treatment of Upper-Tier Carry Forward Amounts,
Basis Risk Carry Forward Amounts and Payments from Maturity Reserve Accounts.
The Trustee shall treat the rights that each Class of LIBOR Certificates has to
receive payments of Upper-Tier Carry Forward Amounts and, to the extent not paid
from the Excess Reserve Fund Account, Basis Risk Carry Forward Amounts from the
Supplemental Interest Trust (together with Basis Risk Carry Forward Amounts from
the Excess Reserve Fund Account) as rights to receive payments under a limited
recourse interest rate cap contract written by the Class X Certificateholders in
favor of each such Class. In addition, the Trustee shall treat the rights that
each Class of LIBOR Certificates has to receive payments from the Maturity
Reserve Account as rights to receive payments under a contract written by the
Class X Certificateholder in favor of each such Class and beneficially owned by
each such Class through the grantor trust. Accordingly, each Class of
Certificates (excluding the Class X, Class P and Class R Certificates) will be
comprised of three components - an Upper-Tier Regular Interest, an interest in
an interest rate cap contract and an interest in a contract in respect of
payments from the Maturity Reserve Accounts, and the Class X Certificate will be
comprised of six components - three Class X REMIC Regular Interests (the Class X
Interest, the Class CSIO Interest and the Class IO Interest), ownership of the
Excess Reserve Fund Account, subject to an obligation to pay Basis Risk Carry
Forward Amounts, ownership of the Supplemental Interest Trust and the Interest
Rate Swap Agreement, subject to the obligation to pay Upper-Tier Carry Forward
Amounts and, without duplication, Basis Risk Carry Forward Amounts and ownership
of the Maturity Reserve Accounts, subject to an obligation to make payments
required by Section 4.07 to the LIBOR Certificateholders. The Trustee shall
allocate the issue price for a Class of LIBOR Certificates among the respective
components for purposes of determining the issue price of the Upper-Tier Regular
Interest component based on information received from the Depositor. Unless
otherwise advised by the Depositor in writing, for federal income tax purposes,
the Trustee is hereby directed to assign a value of zero to the right of each
Holder of a LIBOR Certificate to receive the related Upper-Tier Carry Forward
Amounts and, without duplication, the related Basis Risk Carry Forward Amount
and the right to receive payments from the Maturity Resrve Accounts for purposes
of allocating the purchase price of an initial LIBOR Certificateholder between
such rights and the related Upper-Tier Regular Interest.
Holders of LIBOR Certificates shall also be treated as having agreed
to pay, on each Distribution Date, to the Holders of the Class X Certificates an
aggregate amount equal to the excess, if any, of (i) Net Swap Payments and Swap
Termination Payments (other than Defaulted Swap Termination Payments) over (ii)
the sum of amounts payable on the Class X Interest available for such payments
and amounts payable on the Class IO Interest (such excess, a "Class IO
Shortfall"), first from interest and then from principal distributable on the
LIBOR Certificates. A Class IO Shortfall payable from interest collections shall
be allocated pro rata among such LIBOR Certificates based on the amount of
interest otherwise payable to such Class of LIBOR Certificates, and a Class IO
Shortfall payable from principal collections shall be allocated in reverse
sequential order beginning with the most subordinate Class of LIBOR Certificates
then outstanding.
Any payments of Class IO Shortfalls shall be treated for tax
purposes as having been received by the Holders of such Class of LIBOR
Certificates in respect of the corresponding Upper-Tier Regular Interest and as
having been paid by such Holders to the Holders of the Class X Certificates
through the Supplemental Interest Trust.
Section 8.14 Custodial Responsibilities. (a) Each Custodian shall
provide access to the Mortgage Loan Documents in possession of the applicable
Custodian regarding the related Mortgage Loans and REO Property and the
servicing thereof to the Trustee, the Certificateholders, the FDIC, and the
supervisory agents and examiners of the FDIC, such access being afforded only
upon reasonable prior written request and during normal business hours at the
office of the applicable Custodian. Each Custodian shall allow representatives
of the above entities to photocopy any of the records and documentation and
shall provide equipment for that purpose at the expense of the person requesting
such access.
Upon receipt of a written Request for Release by JPMorgan to the
applicable Custodian, the applicable Custodian shall release within five
Business Days the related Mortgage File in accordance with Section 3.16.
(b) Each Custodian may resign from its obligations hereunder upon 60
days' prior written notice to the Trustee, the Depositor and JPMorgan. Such
resignation shall take effect upon (i) the appointment of a successor Custodian
reasonably acceptable to the Depositor within such 60 day period; and (ii)
delivery of all Mortgage Loan Files to the successor Custodian. The Trustee
shall have the right, but not the obligation, to become the successor Trustee.
If no successor Custodian is appointed within 60 days after written notice of
the applicable Custodian's resignation is received by the Trustee, the
applicable Custodian may petition a court of competent jurisdiction to appoint a
successor Custodian.
Upon such resignation and appointment of successor Custodian, the
applicable Custodian shall, at the applicable Custodian's expense, promptly
transfer to the successor Custodian, as directed in writing by the Trustee, all
applicable Mortgage Files being administered under this Agreement.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Trust Fund, not the applicable Custodian,
shall bear the costs relating to the transfer of Mortgage Files if the
applicable Custodian shall resign due to the failure of the applicable Custodian
to be paid all fees due to such Custodian hereunder.
Section 8.15 Limitations on Custodial Responsibilities.
(a) Each Custodian shall be under no duty or obligation to inspect,
review or examine the Mortgage Files to determine that the contents thereof are
appropriate for the represented purpose or that they have been actually recorded
or that they are other than what they purport to be on their face.
(b) Each Custodian shall not be responsible for preparing or filing
any reports or returns relating to federal, state or local income taxes with
respect to this Agreement, other than for such Custodian's compensation or for
reimbursement of expenses.
(c) Each Custodian shall not be responsible or liable for, and makes
no representation or warranty with respect to, the validity, adequacy or
perfection or any lien upon or security interest in any Mortgage File.
(d) The duties and obligations of each Custodian shall only be such
as are expressly set forth in this Agreement or as set forth in a written
amendment to this Agreement executed by the parties hereto or their successors
and assigns. In the event that any provision of this Agreement implies or
requires that action or forbearance be taken by a party, but is silent as to
which party has the duty to act or refrain from acting, the parties agree that
the applicable Custodian shall not be the party required to take the action or
refrain from acting. In no event shall the applicable Custodian have any
responsibility to ascertain or take action except as expressly provided herein.
(e) The applicable Custodian makes no representations and shall have
no responsibilities (except as expressly set forth herein) as to the validity,
sufficiency, value, genuineness, ownership or transferability of any of the
Conduit Mortgage Loans, and shall not be required to and shall not make any
representations as to the validity, value or genuineness of the Conduit Mortgage
Loans.
(f) The applicable Custodian shall not be liable for any error of
judgment, or for any act done or step taken or omitted by it, in good faith, or
for any mistake of fact or law, or for anything that it may do or refrain from
doing in connection therewith, except in the case of its negligent performance
or omission or its bad faith or willful misfeasance.
(g) The applicable Custodian shall not be responsible to verify (i)
the validity, legality, enforceability, sufficiency, due authorization or
genuineness of any document in the Mortgage File or of any Conduit Mortgage
Loans or (ii) the collectability, insurability, effectiveness including the
authority or capacity of any Person to execute or issue any document in the
Mortgage File, or suitability of any Conduit Mortgage Loans unless specified
otherwise in this Agreement.
(h) Each Custodian shall have no obligation to verify the receipt of
any such documents the existence of which was not made known to the applicable
Custodian by receipt of the Mortgage File.
(i) Each Custodian shall have no obligation to determine whether the
recordation of any document is necessary.
(j) In no event shall the applicable Custodian or its directors,
affiliates, officers, agents, and employees be held liable for any special,
indirect or consequential damages resulting from any action taken or omitted to
be taken by it or them hereunder or in connection herewith even if advised of
the possibility of such damages.
(k) Any Person into which the applicable Custodian may be merged or
consolidated, or any Person resulting from any merger or consolidation to which
the applicable Custodian shall be a party, or any person succeeding to the
business of the applicable Custodian, shall be the successor of the applicable
Custodian hereunder without the execution or filing of any paper or any further
act on the part of any of the parties hereto anything herein to the contrary
notwithstanding.
ARTICLE IX
TERMINATION
Section 9.01 Termination upon Liquidation or Purchase of the
Mortgage Loans. Subject to Section 9.03, the obligations and responsibilities of
the Depositor, the Servicer and the Trustee created hereby with respect to the
Trust Fund shall terminate upon the earlier of (a) the purchase, on the Optional
Termination Date, by JPMorgan of all Mortgage Loans (and REO Properties) at the
price equal to the sum of (i) 100% of the unpaid principal balance of each
Mortgage Loan (other than in respect of REO Property) plus accrued and unpaid
interest thereon at the applicable Mortgage Interest Rate, (ii) the lesser of
(x) the appraised value of any REO Property as determined by the higher of two
appraisals completed by two independent appraisers selected by the Person
electing to terminate the Trust Fund (or in the case of JPMorgan acting at the
direction of the Majority Class C Certificateholder, selected by the Majority
Class C Certificateholder), at the expense of such Person (or in the case of
JPMorgan acting at the direction of the Majority Class C Certificateholder, the
Majority Class C Certificateholder), plus accrued and unpaid interest on the
related Mortgage Loan at the applicable Mortgage Interest Rates and (y) the
unpaid principal balance of each Mortgage Loan related to any REO Property, in
each case plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon at the applicable Mortgage
Interest Rate, and (iii) any Swap Termination Payment owed to the Swap Provider
(as provided to the Trustee by the Swap Provider pursuant to the Interest Rate
Swap Agreement) ("Termination Price") and (b) the later of (i) the maturity or
other Liquidation Event (or any Advance with respect thereto) of the last
Mortgage Loan remaining in the Trust Fund and the disposition of all REO
Property and (ii) the distribution to Certificateholders of all amounts required
to be distributed to them pursuant to this Agreement. In no event shall the
trusts created hereby continue beyond the expiration of 21 years from the death
of the survivor of the descendants of Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx, the late Ambassador of
the United States to the Court of St. James's, living on the date hereof.
Section 9.02 Final Distribution on the Certificates. If on any
Remittance Date, the Servicer notifies the Trustee that there are no Outstanding
Mortgage Loans and no other funds or assets in the Trust Fund other than the
funds in the Collection Account, the Servicer shall direct the Trustee promptly
to send a Notice of Final Distribution to each Certificateholder and the Swap
Provider. If JPMorgan (at the direction of the Majority Class C
Certificateholder), or JPMorgan acting for its own account, elects to terminate
the Trust Fund pursuant to clause (a) of Section 9.01, by the 25th day of the
month preceding the month of the final distribution, the Person electing to
terminate the Trust Fund shall notify the Depositor, the Servicer and the
Trustee of the date the electing Person intends to terminate the Trust Fund and
of the applicable Termination Price of the Mortgage Loans and REO Properties.
JPMorgan, when acting at the direction of the Majority Class C
Certificateholder, shall be entitled to reasonably rely on a representation from
the Majority Class C Certificateholder that it is the Majority Class C
Certificateholder and is entitled under this Agreement to direct JPMorgan to
terminate the Trust Fund.
A Notice of Final Distribution, specifying the Distribution Date on
which Certificateholders may surrender their Certificates for payment of the
final distribution and cancellation, shall be given promptly by the Trustee by
letter to Certificateholders mailed not later than the 15th day of the month of
such final distribution. Any such Notice of Final Distribution shall specify (a)
the Distribution Date upon which final distribution on the Certificates will be
made upon presentation and surrender of Certificates at the office therein
designated, (b) the amount of such final distribution, (c) the location of the
office or agency at which such presentation and surrender must be made, and (d)
that the Record Date otherwise applicable to such Distribution Date is not
applicable, distributions being made only upon presentation and surrender of the
Certificates at the office therein specified. The Trustee will give such Notice
of Final Distribution to each Rating Agency at the time such Notice of Final
Distribution is given to Certificateholders.
In the event such Notice of Final Distribution is given and the
Person electing to terminate the Trust Fund is JPMorgan (at the direction of the
Majority Class C Certificateholder), the Majority Class C Certificateholder
shall remit the applicable Termination Price in immediately available funds to
JPMorgan at least two Business Days prior to the applicable Distribution Date,
and, upon receipt of such funds from the Majority Class C Certificateholder,
JPMorgan shall promptly deposit such funds in the applicable Collection Account.
During the time such funds are held in such Collection Account, such funds shall
be invested, at the direction of the Majority Class C Certificateholder, in
Permitted Investments, and the Majority Class C Certificateholder shall be
entitled to all income from such investments, and shall be responsible for, and
shall reimburse JPMorgan for all losses from such investments. The Majority
Class C Certificateholder shall be obligated to reimburse JPMorgan for its
reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with its termination of
the Trust Fund at the direction of the Majority Class C Certificateholder and
shall indemnify and hold harmless J for any losses, liabilities or expenses
resulting from any claims directly resulting from or relating to JPMorgan's
termination of the Trust Fund at the direction of the Majority Class C
Certificateholder, except to the extent such losses, liabilities or expenses
arise out of or result from JPMorgan's negligence, bad faith or willful
misconduct. In connection with any such termination of the Trust Fund, the
Servicer shall cause all funds in its Collection Account, including the
applicable Termination Price for the Mortgage Loans and REO Properties if the
Servicer is electing to terminate the Trust Fund (individually or together with
another Servicer), to be remitted to the Trustee for deposit in the Distribution
Account on the Business Day prior to the applicable Distribution Date. Upon such
final deposit with respect to the Trust Fund and the receipt by the applicable
Custodian or Trustee, as the case may be, of a Request for Release therefor, the
applicable Custodian or Trustee, as the case may be, shall promptly release to
the Person electing to terminate the Trust Fund, or its designee, the Custodial
Files for the Mortgage Loans.
Upon presentation and surrender of the Certificates, the Trustee
shall cause to be distributed to the Certificateholders of each Class (after
reimbursement of all amounts due to the Servicer (including all unreimbursed
Advances and any Servicing Fees accrued and unpaid as of the date the
Termination Price is paid), the Depositor and the Trustee hereunder), in each
case on the final Distribution Date and in the order set forth in Section 4.02,
in proportion to their respective Percentage Interests, with respect to
Certificateholders of the same Class, an amount up to an amount equal to (i) as
to each Class of Regular Certificates (except the Class X Certificates), the
Certificate Balance thereof plus for each such Class and the Class X
Certificates accrued interest thereon in the case of an interest bearing
Certificate and all other amounts to which such Classes are entitled pursuant to
Section 4.02, (ii) as to the Residual Certificates, the amount, if any, which
remains on deposit in the Distribution Account (other than the amounts retained
to meet claims) after application pursuant to clause (i) above.
In the event that any affected Certificateholders shall not
surrender Certificates for cancellation within six months after the date
specified in the above mentioned written notice, the Trustee shall give a second
written notice to the remaining Certificateholders to surrender their
Certificates for cancellation and receive the final distribution with respect
thereto. If within six months after the second notice all the applicable
Certificates shall not have been surrendered for cancellation, the Trustee may
take appropriate steps, or may appoint an agent to take appropriate steps, to
contact the remaining Certificateholders concerning surrender of their
Certificates, and the cost thereof shall be paid out of the funds and other
assets which remain a part of the Trust Fund. If within one year after the
second notice all Certificates shall not have been surrendered for cancellation,
the Class R Certificateholders shall be entitled to all unclaimed funds and
other assets of the Trust Fund which remain subject hereto.
Section 9.03 Additional Termination Requirements. In the event a
Person elects to terminate the Trust Fund as provided in Section 9.01, the Trust
Fund shall be terminated in accordance with the following additional
requirements, unless the Trustee has been supplied with an Opinion of Counsel,
at the expense of the electing Person, to the effect that the failure to comply
with the requirements of this Section 9.03 will not (i) result in the imposition
of taxes on "prohibited transactions" on any Trust REMIC as defined in Section
860F of the Code, or (ii) cause any Trust REMIC to fail to qualify as a REMIC at
any time that any Certificates are outstanding:
(a) The Trustee shall sell all of the assets of the Trust Fund to
the Person electing to terminate the Trust Fund, or its designee, and, within 90
days of such sale, shall distribute to the Certificateholders the proceeds of
such sale in complete liquidation of each of the Trust REMICs; and
(b) The Trustee shall attach a statement to the final federal income
tax return for each of the Trust REMICs stating that pursuant to Treasury
Regulations Section 1.860F-1, the first day of the 90 day liquidation period for
each such Trust REMIC was the date on which the Trustee sold the assets of the
Trust Fund to the electing Person.
ARTICLE X
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Section 10.01 Amendment. This Agreement may be amended from time to
time by the Depositor, the Servicer, each Custodian and the Trustee without the
consent of any of the Certificateholders (i) to cure any ambiguity or mistake,
(ii) to correct any defective provision herein or to supplement any provision
herein which may be inconsistent with any other provision herein, (iii) to add
to the duties of the Depositor, a Custodian or the Servicer, (iv) to add any
other provisions with respect to matters or questions arising hereunder or (v)
to modify, alter, amend, add to or rescind any of the terms or provisions
contained in this Agreement; provided, that any action pursuant to clause (iv)
or (v) above shall not, as evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel (which Opinion of
Counsel shall not be an expense of the Trustee or the Trust Fund), adversely
affect in any material respect the interests of any Certificateholder; provided,
further, that the amendment shall not be deemed to adversely affect in any
material respect the interests of the Certificateholders if the Person
requesting the amendment obtains a letter from each Rating Agency stating that
the amendment would not result in the downgrading or withdrawal of the
respective ratings then assigned to the Certificates; it being understood and
agreed that any such letter in and of itself will not represent a determination
as to the materiality of any such amendment and will represent a determination
only as to the credit issues affecting any such rating. Each Custodian, the
Trustee, the Depositor and the Servicer also may at any time and from time to
time amend this Agreement, but without the consent of the Certificateholders to
modify, eliminate or add to any of its provisions to such extent as shall be
necessary or helpful to (i) maintain the qualification of each Trust REMIC under
the REMIC Provisions, (ii) avoid or minimize the risk of the imposition of any
tax on any Trust REMIC pursuant to the Code that would be a claim at any time
prior to the final redemption of the Certificates or (iii) comply with any other
requirements of the Code; provided, that the Trustee has been provided an
Opinion of Counsel, which opinion shall be an expense of the party requesting
such opinion but in any case shall not be an expense of the Trustee or the Trust
Fund, to the effect that such action is necessary or helpful to, as applicable,
(i) maintain such qualification, (ii) avoid or minimize the risk of the
imposition of such a tax or (iii) comply with any such requirements of the Code.
This Agreement may also be amended from time to time by the
Depositor, the Servicer, each Custodian and the Trustee with the consent of the
Holders of Certificates evidencing Percentage Interests aggregating not less
than 66(2)/3% of each Class of Certificates affected thereby for the purpose of
adding any provisions to or changing in any manner or eliminating any of the
provisions of this Agreement or of modifying in any manner the rights of the
Holders of Certificates; provided, however, that no such amendment shall (i)
reduce in any manner the amount of, or delay the timing of, payments required to
be distributed on any Certificate without the consent of the Holder of such
Certificate, (ii) adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the
Holders of any Class of Certificates in a manner other than as described in
clause (i), without the consent of the Holders of Certificates of such Class
evidencing, as to such Class, Percentage Interests aggregating not less than
66(2)/3%, or (iii) reduce the aforesaid percentages of Certificates the Holders
of which are required to consent to any such amendment, without the consent of
the Holders of all such Certificates then outstanding.
Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this Agreement, the
Trustee shall not consent to any amendment to this Agreement unless (i) it shall
have first received an Opinion of Counsel, which opinion shall not be an expense
of the Trustee or the Trust Fund, to the effect that such amendment will not
cause the imposition of any tax on any Trust REMIC or the Certificateholders or
cause any Trust REMIC to fail to qualify as a REMIC or the grantor trust to fail
to qualify as a grantor trust at any time that any Certificates are outstanding
and (ii) the party seeking such amendment shall have provided written notice to
the Rating Agencies (with a copy of such notice to the Trustee) of such
amendment, stating the provisions of the Agreement to be amended.
Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section 10.01, with
respect to any amendment that significantly modifies the permitted activities of
the Trustee or the Servicer, any Certificate beneficially owned by the Depositor
or any of its Affiliates shall be deemed not to be outstanding (and shall not be
considered when determining the percentage of Certificateholders consenting or
when calculating the total number of Certificates entitled to consent) for
purposes of determining if the requisite consents of Certificateholders under
this Section 10.01 have been obtained.
Promptly after the execution of any amendment to this Agreement
requiring the consent of Certificateholders, the Trustee shall furnish written
notification of the substance or a copy of such amendment to each
Certificateholder and each Rating Agency.
It shall not be necessary for the consent of Certificateholders
under this Section 10.01 to approve the particular form of any proposed
amendment, but it shall be sufficient if such consent shall approve the
substance thereof. The manner of obtaining such consents and of evidencing the
authorization of the execution thereof by Certificateholders shall be subject to
such reasonable regulations as the Trustee may prescribe.
Nothing in this Agreement shall require the Trustee to enter into an
amendment which modifies its obligations or liabilities without its consent and
in all cases without receiving an Opinion of Counsel (which Opinion shall not be
an expense of the Trustee or the Trust Fund), satisfactory to the Trustee that
(i) such amendment is permitted and is not prohibited by this Agreement and that
all requirements for amending this Agreement have been complied with; and (ii)
either (A) the amendment does not adversely affect in any material respect the
interests of any Certificateholder or (B) the conclusion set forth in the
immediately preceding clause (A) is not required to be reached pursuant to this
Section 10.01.
Section 10.02 Recordation of Agreement; Counterparts. This Agreement
is subject to recordation in all appropriate public offices for real property
records in all the counties or other comparable jurisdictions in which any or
all of the properties subject to the Mortgages are situated, and in any other
appropriate public recording office or elsewhere, such recordation to be
effected by either Servicer at the expense of the Trust, but only upon receipt
of an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that such recordation materially and
beneficially affects the interests of the Certificateholders.
For the purpose of facilitating the recordation of this Agreement as
herein provided and for other purposes, this Agreement may be executed
simultaneously in any number of counterparts, each of which counterparts shall
be deemed to be an original, and such counterparts shall constitute but one and
the same instrument.
Section 10.03 Governing Law. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH AND GOVERNED BY THE SUBSTANTIVE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
APPLICABLE TO AGREEMENTS MADE AND TO BE PERFORMED IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK AND
THE OBLIGATIONS, RIGHTS AND REMEDIES OF THE PARTIES HERETO AND THE
CERTIFICATEHOLDERS SHALL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUCH LAWS.
Section 10.04 Intention of Parties. It is the express intent of the
parties hereto that the conveyance (i) of the Mortgage Loans by the Depositor
and (ii) of the Trust Fund by the Depositor to the Trustee each be, and be
construed as, an absolute sale thereof. It is, further, not the intention of the
parties that such conveyances be deemed a pledge thereof. However, in the event
that, notwithstanding the intent of the parties, such assets are held to be the
property of the Depositor, as the case may be, or if for any other reason this
Agreement is held or deemed to create a security interest in either such assets,
then (i) this Agreement shall be deemed to be a security agreement within the
meaning of the Uniform Commercial Code of the State of New York and (ii) the
conveyances provided for in this Agreement shall be deemed to be an assignment
and a grant by the Depositor to the Trustee, for the benefit of the
Certificateholders, of a security interest in all of the assets transferred,
whether now owned or hereafter acquired.
The Depositor, for the benefit of the Certificateholders, shall, to
the extent consistent with this Agreement, take such actions as may be necessary
to ensure that, if this Agreement were deemed to create a security interest in
the Trust Fund, such security interest would be deemed to be a perfected
security interest of first priority under applicable law and will be maintained
as such throughout the term of the Agreement.
Section 10.05 Notices. (a) The Trustee shall use its best efforts to
promptly provide notice to each Rating Agency with respect to each of the
following of which it has actual knowledge:
1. Any material change or amendment to this Agreement;
2. The occurrence of any Event of Default that has not been cured;
3. The resignation or termination of the Servicer or the Trustee and
the appointment of any successor;
4. The repurchase or substitution of Mortgage Loans pursuant to
Sections 2.03, 2.07 or 3.28; and
5. The final payment to Certificateholders.
(b) In addition, the Trustee shall promptly furnish to each Rating
Agency copies of the following:
1. Each report to Certificateholders described in Section 4.03.
2. Any notice of a purchase of a Mortgage Loan pursuant to Section
3.28.
All directions, demands and notices hereunder shall be in writing
and shall be deemed to have been duly given when delivered to (a) in the case of
the Depositor, to GS Mortgage Securities Corp., 00 Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx, Xxx
Xxxx 00000, Attention: Principal Finance Group/Xxxxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx and Asset
Management Group/Senior Asset Manager (and, in the case of the Officer's
Certificate delivered pursuant to Section 3.22, to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP,
000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000, Xxxx Xxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxxx 00000, Attention:
Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx), or such other address as may be hereafter furnished to the
Trustee and the Servicer by the Depositor in writing; (b) in the case of the
Servicer, to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, in care of Chase Home
Finance LLC, 00000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx, Xxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000, Attention:
Xxxxx Dunks (with a copy to 000 Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxx, Xxx Xxxxxx 00000,
Attention: General Counsel), or such other address as may be hereafter furnished
to the Depositor, each Custodian, and the Trustee by JPMorgan in writing; (c) in
the case of X.X. Xxxxxx Trust Company, to X.X. Xxxxxx Trust Company, National
Association, 0000 Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxx 000, Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 00000,
Attention D'Xxx Xxxxxxxx, or such other address as may be hereafter furnished to
the Depositor, the Servicer and the Trustee in writing, (d) in the case of Xxxxx
Fargo, to Xxxxx Fargo Bank, N.A., 0000 00xx Xxxxxx XX, Xxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx
00000, Attention: Client Service Manager GSAMP 2005-HE4, or such other address
as may be hereafter furnished to the Depositor, the Servicer and the Trustee in
writing, (e)in the case of the Trustee, to the Corporate Trust Office, or such
other address as the Trustee may hereafter furnish to the Depositor, the
Servicer, and each Custodian, and (f) in the case of each of the Rating
Agencies, the address specified therefor in the definition corresponding to the
name of such Rating Agency. Notices to Certificateholders shall be deemed given
when mailed, first class postage prepaid, to their respective addresses
appearing in the Certificate Register.
Section 10.06 Severability of Provisions. If any one or more of the
covenants, agreements, provisions or terms of this Agreement shall be for any
reason whatsoever held invalid, then such covenants, agreements, provisions or
terms shall be deemed severable from the remaining covenants, agreements,
provisions or terms of this Agreement and shall in no way affect the validity or
enforceability of the other provisions of this Agreement or of the Certificates
or the rights of the Holders thereof.
Section 10.07 Assignment; Sales; Advance Facilities. (a)
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, except as provided in
Section 6.04, this Agreement may be assigned by the Servicer with the prior
written consent of the Depositor and the Trustee. In addition, for so long as
the Servicer is acting as a Servicer hereunder (i) the Servicer is hereby
authorized to enter into an advance facility ("Advance Facility") under which
(A) the Servicer sells, assigns or pledges to an Advancing Person the Servicer's
rights under this Agreement to be reimbursed for any P&I Advances or Servicing
Advances and/or (B) an Advancing Person agrees to fund some or all P&I Advances
or Servicing Advances required to be made by the Servicer pursuant to this
Agreement and (ii) the Servicer is hereby authorized to assign its rights to the
Servicing Fee; it being understood neither the Trust Fund nor any party hereto
shall have a right or claim to an Advance Reimbursement Amount so assigned or to
the portion of the Servicing Fee so assigned; it being further understood that
upon resignation or termination of the Servicer and reimbursement of all amounts
due to the Servicer hereunder, the assignment of further Advance reimbursement
rights to such Advance Facility (in the case of clause (i)) and such assignment
(in the case of clause (ii)) shall be terminated with respect to amounts due
related to this Agreement. No consent of the Trustee, Certificateholders, or any
other party is required before the Servicer may enter into an Advance Facility.
Notwithstanding the existence of any Advance Facility under which an Advancing
Person agrees to fund P&I Advances and/or Servicing Advances on the Servicer's
behalf, the Servicer shall remain obligated pursuant to this Agreement to make
P&I Advances and Servicing Advances pursuant to and as required by this
Agreement, and shall not be relieved of such obligations by virtue of such
Advance Facility.
(b) Advance reimbursement amounts ("Advance Reimbursement Amounts")
shall consist solely of amounts in respect of P&I Advances and/or Servicing
Advances made with respect to the Mortgage Loans for which the Servicer would be
permitted to reimburse itself in accordance with this Agreement, assuming the
Servicer had made the related P&I Advance(s) and/or Servicing Advance(s).
(c) The Servicer shall maintain and provide to any successor
Servicer a detailed accounting on a loan-by-loan basis as to amounts advanced
by, pledged or assigned to, and reimbursed to any Advancing Person. The
successor Servicer shall be entitled to rely on any such information provided by
the predecessor Servicer, and the successor Servicer shall not be liable for any
errors in such information.
(d) An Advancing Person who purchases or receives an assignment or
pledge of the rights to be reimbursed for P&I Advances and/or Servicing
Advances, and/or whose obligations hereunder are limited to the funding of P&I
Advances and/or Servicing Advances shall not be required to meet the criteria
for qualification of a Subservicer set forth in this Agreement.
(e) Advance Reimbursement Amounts distributed with respect to each
Mortgage Loan shall be allocated to outstanding xxxxxxxxxxxx X&X Advances or
Servicing Advances (as the case may be) made with respect to that Mortgage Loan
on a "first-in, first out" (FIFO) basis. Such documentation shall also require
the Servicer to provide to the related Advancing Person or its designee
loan-by-loan information with respect to each such Advance Reimbursement Amount
distributed to such Advancing Person or Advance Facility trustee on each
Distribution Date, to enable the Advancing Person or Advance Facility trustee to
make the FIFO allocation of each such Advance Reimbursement Amount with respect
to each Mortgage Loan. The Servicer shall remain entitled to be reimbursed by
the Advancing Person or Advance Facility trustee for all P&I Advances and
Servicing Advances funded by the Servicer to the extent the related rights to be
reimbursed therefor have not been sold, assigned or pledged to an Advancing
Person.
(f) Any amendment to this Section 10.07 or to any other provision of
this Agreement that may be necessary or appropriate to effect the terms of an
Advance Facility as described generally in this Section 10.07, including
amendments to add provisions relating to a successor Servicer, may be entered
into by the applicable Custodian, the Trustee, the Depositor and the Servicer
without the consent of any Certificateholder, notwithstanding anything to the
contrary in this Agreement, provided, that the Trustee has been provided an
Opinion of Counsel that such amendment has no material adverse effect on the
Certificateholders which opinion shall be an expense of the Servicer entering
into the Advance Facility but in any case shall not be an expense of the Trustee
or the Trust Fund; provided, further, that the amendment shall not be deemed to
adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Certificateholders
if the Person requesting the amendment obtains a letter from each Rating Agency
(instead of obtaining an Opinion of Counsel) stating that the amendment would
not result in the downgrading or withdrawal of the respective ratings then
assigned to the Certificates; it being understood and agreed that any such
rating letter in and of itself will not represent a determination as to the
materiality of any such amendment and will represent a determination only as to
the credit issues affecting any such rating. Prior to entering into an Advance
Facility, the Servicer shall notify the lender under such facility in writing
that: (a) the Advances financed by and/or pledged to the lender are obligations
owed to the Servicer on a non-recourse basis payable only from the cash flows
and proceeds received under this Agreement for reimbursement of Advances only to
the extent provided herein, and the Trustee and the Trust are not otherwise
obligated or liable to repay any Advances financed by the lender; (b) the
Servicer will be responsible for remitting to the lender the applicable amounts
collected by it as reimbursement for Advances funded by the lender, subject to
the restrictions and priorities created in this Agreement; and (c) the Trustee
shall not have any responsibility to track or monitor the administration of the
financing arrangement between the Servicer and the lender.
Section 10.08 Limitation on Rights of Certificateholders. The death
or incapacity of any Certificateholder shall not operate to terminate this
Agreement or the trust created hereby, nor entitle such Certificateholder's
legal representative or heirs to claim an accounting or to take any action or
commence any proceeding in any court for a petition or winding up of the trust
created hereby, or otherwise affect the rights, obligations and liabilities of
the parties hereto or any of them.
No Certificateholder shall have any right to vote (except as
provided herein) or in any manner otherwise control the operation and management
of the Trust Fund, or the obligations of the parties hereto, nor shall anything
herein set forth or contained in the terms of the Certificates be construed so
as to constitute the Certificateholders from time to time as partners or members
of an association; nor shall any Certificateholder be under any liability to any
third party by reason of any action taken by the parties to this Agreement
pursuant to any provision hereof.
No Certificateholder shall have any right by virtue or by availing
itself of any provisions of this Agreement to institute any suit, action or
proceeding in equity or at law upon or under or with respect to this Agreement,
unless such Holder previously shall have given to the Trustee a written notice
of an Event of Default and of the continuance thereof, as herein provided, and
unless the Holders of Certificates evidencing not less than 25% of the Voting
Rights evidenced by the Certificates shall also have made written request to the
Trustee to institute such action, suit or proceeding in its own name as Trustee
hereunder and shall have offered to the Trustee such reasonable indemnity as it
may require against the costs, expenses, and liabilities to be incurred therein
or thereby, and the Trustee, for 60 days after its receipt of such notice,
request and offer of indemnity shall have neglected or refused to institute any
such action, suit or proceeding; it being understood and intended, and being
expressly covenanted by each Certificateholder with every other
Certificateholder and the Trustee, that no one or more Holders of Certificates
shall have any right in any manner whatever by virtue or by availing itself or
themselves of any provisions of this Agreement to affect, disturb or prejudice
the rights of the Holders of any other of the Certificates, or to obtain or seek
to obtain priority over or preference to any other such Holder or to enforce any
right under this Agreement, except in the manner herein provided and for the
common benefit of all Certificateholders. For the protection and enforcement of
the provisions of this Section 10.08, each and every Certificateholder and the
Trustee shall be entitled to such relief as can be given either at law or in
equity.
Section 10.09 Inspection and Audit Rights. The Servicer agrees that
on 15 days' prior notice or, if an Event of Default has occurred and is
continuing, 3 Business Days', it will permit any representative of the
Depositor, or the Trustee during such Person's normal business hours, to examine
all the books of account, records, reports and other papers of such Person
relating to the applicable Mortgage Loans, to make copies and extracts
therefrom, to cause such books to be audited by independent certified public
accountants selected by the Depositor or the Trustee and to discuss its affairs,
finances and accounts relating to such Mortgage Loans with its officers,
employees and independent public accountants (and by this provision the Servicer
hereby authorizes said accountants to discuss with such representative such
affairs, finances and accounts), all at such reasonable times and as often as
may be reasonably requested. Any reasonable out-of-pocket expense of the
Servicer incident to the exercise by the Depositor, or the Trustee of any right
under this Section 10.09 shall be borne by the party making the request (except
in the case of requests made by the Trustee, such expenses shall be borne by the
Servicer). The Servicer may impose commercially reasonable restrictions on
dissemination of information the Servicer defines as confidential.
Nothing in this Section 10.09 shall limit the obligation of the
Servicer to observe any applicable law prohibiting disclosure of information
regarding the Mortgagors and the failure of the Servicer to provide access as
provided in this Section 10.09 as a result of such obligation shall not
constitute a breach of this Section. Nothing in this Section 10.09 shall require
the Servicer to collect, create, collate or otherwise generate any information
that it does not generate in its usual course of business. The Servicer shall
not be required to make copies of or to ship documents to any Person who is not
a party to this Agreement, and then only if provisions have been made for the
reimbursement of the costs thereof.
Section 10.10 Certificates Nonassessable and Fully Paid. It is the
intention of the Depositor that Certificateholders shall not be personally
liable for obligations of the Trust Fund, that the interests in the Trust Fund
represented by the Certificates shall be nonassessable for any reason
whatsoever, and that the Certificates, upon due authentication thereof by the
Trustee pursuant to this Agreement, are and shall be deemed fully paid.
Section 10.11 Waiver of Jury Trial. EACH PARTY HEREBY KNOWINGLY,
VOLUNTARILY AND INTENTIONALLY WAIVES (TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW)
ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY DISPUTE ARISING UNDER OR
RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AND AGREES THAT ANY SUCH DISPUTE SHALL BE TRIED
BEFORE A JUDGE SITTING WITHOUT A JURY.
Section 10.12 Limitation of Damages. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING
CONTAINED HEREIN TO THE CONTRARY, THE PARTIES AGREE THAT NO PARTY SHALL BE
LIABLE TO ANY OTHER PARTY FOR ANY PUNITIVE DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, WHETHER IN
CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE AND STRICT LIABILITY), OR ANY OTHER LEGAL
OR EQUITABLE PRINCIPLE, PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT SUCH LIMITATION SHALL NOT BE
APPLICABLE WITH RESPECT TO THIRD PARTY CLAIMS MADE AGAINST A PARTY.
Section 10.13 Rights of the Swap Provider. The Swap Provider shall
be deemed a third-party beneficiary of this Agreement to the same extent as if
it were a party hereto and shall have the right to enforce its rights under this
Agreement.
Section 10.14 No Solicitation. From and after the Closing Date, the
Servicer agrees that it will not take any action or permit or cause any action
to be taken by any of its agents or affiliates, or by any independent
contractors or independent mortgage brokerage companies on its behalf, to
personally, by telephone, mail or electronic mail, specifically target through
direct solicitations, the Mortgagors under the Mortgage Loans for the purpose of
refinancing such Mortgage Loans; provided, however, that the Servicer may
solicit any Mortgagor for whom the Servicer has become aware of or received a
request for payoff, or a written or verbal communication from Mortgagor or
his/her agent indicating a desire to prepay the related Mortgage Loan; and
provided, further, that it is understood and agreed that promotions undertaken
by the Servicer or any of its affiliates which (i) concern optional insurance
products (excluding single premium insurance) or other financial products or
services (excluding any mortgage related products such as home equity lines of
credit and second mortgage products), or (ii) are directed to the general public
at large or certain segments thereof exclusive of the Mortgagors as a targeted
group and, including mass mailings based on commercially acquired mailing lists,
newspaper, radio and television advertisements shall not constitute solicitation
under this Section 10.14, nor is the Servicer prohibited from responding to
unsolicited requests or inquiries made by a Mortgagor or his or her agent.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Depositor, the Custodians, the Trustee and
the Servicer have caused their names to be signed hereto by their respective
officers thereunto duly authorized as of the day and year first above written.
GS MORTGAGE SECURITIES CORP.
By: /s/ Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx
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Name: Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx
Title: Managing Director
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY,
solely as Trustee and not in its
individual capacity
By: /s/ Hang Xxx
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Name: Hang Xxx
Title: Authorized Signatory
By: /s/ Xxxxxxx Xxxxx
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Name: Xxxxxxx Xxxxx
Title: Vice President
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
By: /s/ Xxxxxxx Xxxxx
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Name: Xxxxxxx Xxxxx
Title: Vice President
X.X. XXXXXX TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION,
By: /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
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Name: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
Title: Vice President
XXXXX FARGO BANK, N. A.
By: /s/ Xxxx Xxxxx
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Name: Xxxx Xxxxx
Title: Vice President
SCHEDULE I
Mortgage Loan Schedule
[Available Upon Request to the Trustee]
SCHEDULE II
GSAMP Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-HE4,
Mortgage Pass-Through Certificate
Representations and Warranties of JPMorgan Chase Bank,
National Association, as Servicer
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association ("JPMorgan") hereby makes
the representations and warranties set forth in this Schedule II to the
Depositor and the Trustee, as of the Closing Date, or if so specified herein, as
of the Cut-off Date:
(1) JPMorgan is a national banking association duly organized,
validly existing and in good standing under the federal laws of the United
States of America and is duly authorized and qualified to transact any and
all business contemplated by this Pooling and Servicing Agreement to be
conducted by JPMorgan in any state in which a Mortgaged Property is
located or is otherwise not required under applicable law to effect such
qualification and, in any event, is in compliance with the doing business
laws of any such State, to the extent necessary to ensure its ability to
enforce each Mortgage Loan and to service each Mortgage Loan in accordance
with the terms of this Pooling and Servicing Agreement;
(2) JPMorgan has the full power and authority to service each
Mortgage Loan, and to execute, deliver and perform, and to enter into and
consummate the transactions contemplated by this Pooling and Servicing
Agreement and has duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of
JPMorgan the execution, delivery and performance of this Pooling and
Servicing Agreement; and this Pooling and Servicing Agreement, assuming
the due authorization, execution and delivery thereof by the Depositor,
the other Servicers and the Trustee, constitutes a legal, valid and
binding obligation of JPMorgan, enforceable against JPMorgan in accordance
with its terms, except to the extent that (a) the enforceability thereof
may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium, receivership and
other similar laws relating to creditors' rights generally and (b) the
remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable
relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of
the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought;
(3) The execution and delivery of this Pooling and Servicing
Agreement by JPMorgan, the servicing of the Mortgage Loans by JPMorgan
hereunder, the consummation by JPMorgan of any other of the transactions
herein contemplated, and the fulfillment of or compliance with the terms
hereof are in the ordinary course of business of JPMorgan and will not (A)
result in a breach of any term or provision of the organizational
documents of JPMorgan or (B) conflict with, result in a breach, violation
or acceleration of, or result in a default under, the terms of any other
material agreement or instrument to which JPMorgan is a party or by which
it may be bound, or any statute, order or regulation applicable to
JPMorgan of any court, regulatory body, administrative agency or
governmental body having jurisdiction over JPMorgan; and JPMorgan is not a
party to, bound by, or in breach or violation of any indenture or other
agreement or instrument, or subject to or in violation of any statute,
order or regulation of any court, regulatory body, administrative agency
or governmental body having jurisdiction over it, which materially and
adversely affects or, to JPMorgan's knowledge, would in the future
materially and adversely affect, (x) the ability of JPMorgan to perform
its obligations under this Pooling and Servicing Agreement or (y) the
business, operations, financial condition, properties or assets of
JPMorgan taken as a whole;
(4) JPMorgan is an approved seller/servicer for Xxxxxx Xxx, an
approved servicer for Xxxxxxx Mac in good standing and is a HUD approved
non-supervised mortgagee;
(5) No litigation is pending against JPMorgan that would materially
and adversely affect the execution, delivery or enforceability of this
Pooling and Servicing Agreement or the ability of JPMorgan to service the
Mortgage Loans or to perform any of its other obligations hereunder in
accordance with the terms hereof;
(6) No consent, approval, authorization or order of any court or
governmental agency or body is required for the execution, delivery and
performance by JPMorgan of, or compliance by JPMorgan with, this Pooling
and Servicing Agreement or the consummation by JPMorgan of the
transactions contemplated by this Pooling and Servicing Agreement, except
for such consents, approvals, authorizations or orders, if any, that have
been obtained prior to the Closing Date; and
(7) JPMorgan has the facilities, procedures and experienced
personnel necessary for the sound servicing of mortgage loans of the same
type as the Mortgage Loans.
With respect to each Mortgage Loan, to the extent JPMorgan serviced such
Mortgage Loan and to the extent JPMorgan provided monthly reports to the three
credit repositories, JPMorgan has fully furnished, in accordance with the Fair
Credit Reporting Act and its implementing regulations, accurate and complete
information (i.e., favorable and unfavorable) on its borrower credit files to
Equifax, Experian, and Trans Union Credit Information Company (three of the
credit repositories), on a monthly basis.
SCHEDULE III
GSAMP Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-HE4,
Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates
Representations and Warranties of X.X. Xxxxxx Trust Company,
National Association, as Custodian
X.X. Xxxxxx Trust Company, National Association ("X.X. Xxxxxx Trust
Company") hereby makes the representations and warranties set forth in this
Schedule III to the Depositor, the Servicer and the Trustee, as of the Closing
Date, or if so specified herein, as of the Cut-off Date:
(1) X.X. Xxxxxx Trust Company is a national banking association duly
organized, validly existing and in good standing under the federal laws of
the United States of America and is duly authorized and qualified to
transact any and all business contemplated by this Pooling and Servicing
Agreement to be conducted by X.X. Xxxxxx Trust Company;
(2) X.X. Xxxxxx Trust Company has the full power and authority to
execute, deliver and perform, and to enter into and consummate the
transactions contemplated by this Pooling and Servicing Agreement and has
duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of X.X. Xxxxxx Trust
Company the execution, delivery and performance of this Pooling and
Servicing Agreement; and this Pooling and Servicing Agreement, assuming
the due authorization, execution and delivery thereof by the Depositor,
the other Servicers and the Trustee, constitutes a legal, valid and
binding obligation of X.X. Xxxxxx Trust Company, enforceable against X.X.
Xxxxxx Trust Company in accordance with its terms, except to the extent
that (a) the enforceability thereof may be limited by bankruptcy,
insolvency, moratorium, receivership and other similar laws relating to
creditors' rights generally and (b) the remedy of specific performance and
injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the
equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any
proceeding therefor may be brought;
(3) The execution and delivery of this Pooling and Servicing
Agreement by X.X. Xxxxxx Trust Company, the consummation by X.X. Xxxxxx
Trust Company of any other of the transactions herein contemplated, and
the fulfillment of or compliance with the terms hereof are in the ordinary
course of business of X.X. Xxxxxx Trust Company and will not (A) result in
a breach of any term or provision of the organizational documents of X.X.
Xxxxxx Trust Company or (B) conflict with, result in a breach, violation
or acceleration of, or result in a default under, the terms of any other
material agreement or instrument to which X.X. Xxxxxx Trust Company is a
party or by which it may be bound, or any statute, order or regulation
applicable to X.X. Xxxxxx Trust Company of any court, regulatory body,
administrative agency or governmental body having jurisdiction over X.X.
Xxxxxx Trust Company; and X.X. Xxxxxx Trust Company is not a party to,
bound by, or in breach or violation of any indenture or other agreement or
instrument, or subject to or in violation of any statute, order or
regulation of any court, regulatory body, administrative agency or
governmental body having jurisdiction over it, which materially and
adversely affects or, to X.X. Xxxxxx Trust Company's knowledge, would in
the future materially and adversely affect, (x) the ability of X.X. Xxxxxx
Trust Company to perform its obligations under this Pooling and Servicing
Agreement or (y) the business, operations, financial condition, properties
or assets of X.X. Xxxxxx Trust Company taken as a whole;
(4) No litigation is pending against X.X. Xxxxxx Trust Company that
would materially and adversely affect the execution, delivery or
enforceability of this Pooling and Servicing Agreement or the ability of
X.X. Xxxxxx Trust Company to perform any of its obligations hereunder in
accordance with the terms hereof; and
No consent, approval, authorization or order of any court or governmental agency
or body is required for the execution, delivery and performance by X.X. Xxxxxx
Trust Company of, or compliance by X.X. Xxxxxx Trust Company with, this Pooling
and Servicing Agreement or the consummation by X.X. Xxxxxx Trust Company of the
transactions contemplated by this Pooling and Servicing Agreement, except for
such consents, approvals, authorizations or orders, if any, that have been
obtained prior to the Closing Date.
SCHEDULE IV
GSAMP Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-HE4,
Representations and Warranties of Xxxxx Fargo Bank, N.A., as Custodian
Xxxxx Fargo Bank, N.A. ("Xxxxx Fargo") hereby makes the
representations and warranties set forth in this Schedule IV to the Depositor,
the Servicer and the Trustee, as of the Closing Date, or if so specified herein,
as of the Cut-off Date:
(1) Xxxxx Fargo is duly organized and is validly existing and in
good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation and is
duly authorized and qualified to transact any and all business
contemplated by this Agreement to be conducted by Xxxxx Fargo in any state
in which a Mortgaged Property is located or is otherwise not required
under applicable law to effect such qualification and, in any event, is in
compliance with the doing business laws of any such state, to the extent
necessary to perform any of its obligations under this Agreement in
accordance with the terms thereof.
(2) Xxxxx Fargo has the full power and authority to execute, deliver
and perform, and to enter into and consummate the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement and has duly authorized by all necessary
action on the part of Xxxxx Fargo the execution, delivery and performance
of this Agreement; and this Agreement, assuming the due authorization,
execution and delivery thereof by the other parties thereto, constitutes a
legal, valid and binding obligation of Xxxxx Fargo, enforceable against
Xxxxx Fargo in accordance with its terms, except that (i) the
enforceability thereof may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency,
moratorium, receivership and other similar laws relating to creditors'
rights generally and (ii) the remedy of specific performance and
injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to equitable
defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding
therefor may be brought.
(3) The execution and delivery of this Agreement by Xxxxx Fargo, the
consummation of any other of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement, and the fulfillment of or compliance with the terms thereof are
in the ordinary course of business of Xxxxx Fargo and will not (i) result
in a material breach of any term or provision of the articles of
incorporation or bylaws of Xxxxx Fargo, (ii) materially conflict with,
result in a material breach, violation or acceleration of, or result in a
material default under, the terms of any other material agreement or
instrument to which Xxxxx Fargo is a party or by which it may be bound, or
(iii) constitute a material violation of any statute, order or regulation
applicable to Xxxxx Fargo of any court, regulatory body, administrative
agency or governmental body having jurisdiction over Xxxxx Fargo; and
Xxxxx Fargo is not in breach or violation of any material indenture or
other material agreement or instrument, or in violation of any statute,
order or regulation of any court, regulatory body, administrative agency
or governmental body having jurisdiction over it which breach or violation
may materially impair Xxxxx Fargo's ability to perform or meet any of its
obligations under this Agreement.
(4) No litigation is pending or threatened against Xxxxx Fargo that
would materially and adversely affect the execution, delivery or
enforceability of this Agreement or the ability of Xxxxx Fargo to perform
any of its obligations under this Agreement in accordance with the terms
thereof. For purposes of the foregoing, Xxxxx Fargo does not regard any
actions, proceedings or investigations "threatened" unless the potential
litigants or governmental authority has manifested to a member of the
Xxxxx Fargo & Company Law Department having responsibility for litigation
matters involving the corporate trust activities of Xxxxx Fargo its
present intention to initiate such proceedings.
No consent, approval, authorization or order of any court or governmental agency
or body is required for the execution, delivery and performance by Xxxxx Fargo
of, or compliance by Xxxxx Fargo with, this Agreement or the consummation of the
transactions contemplated thereby, or if any such consent, approval,
authorization or order is required, Xxxxx Fargo has obtained the same.
SCHEDULE V
Coupon Strip Reserve Account Schedule
Distribution Date Scheduled Amount ($) Distribution Date Scheduled Amount ($) Distribution Date Scheduled Amount ($)
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8/15 25,382,771.24 7/19 20,376,164.19 6/23 16,181,167.11
9/15 25,266,409.37 8/19 20,279,147.23 7/23 16,099,357.77
10/15 25,150,506.81 9/19 20,182,494.70 8/23 16,017,831.25
11/15 25,035,061.31 10/19 20,086,204.77 9/23 15,936,585.95
12/15 24,920,070.75 11/19 19,990,275.54 10/23 15,855,620.22
1/16 24,805,532.93 12/19 19,894,705.18 11/23 15,774,932.50
2/16 24,691,445.70 1/20 19,799,491.86 12/23 15,694,521.14
3/16 24,577,806.90 2/20 19,704,633.74 1/24 15,614,384.55
4/16 24,464,614.39 3/20 19,610,128.99 2/24 15,534,521.13
5/16 24,351,866.03 4/20 19,515,975.78 3/24 15,454,929.30
6/16 24,239,559.70 5/20 19,422,172.28 4/24 15,375,607.43
7/16 24,127,693.27 6/20 19,328,716.71 5/24 15,296,553.97
8/16 24,016,264.62 7/20 19,235,607.21 6/24 15,217,767.30
9/16 23,905,271.64 8/20 19,142,842.03 7/24 15,139,245.84
10/16 23,794,712.26 9/20 19,050,419.35 8/24 15,060,988.07
11/16 23,684,584.34 10/20 18,958,337.38 9/24 14,982,992.35
12/16 23,574,885.85 11/20 18,866,594.34 10/24 14,905,257.14
1/17 23,465,614.66 12/20 18,775,188.44 11/24 14,827,780.86
2/17 23,356,768.72 1/21 18,684,117.92 12/24 14,750,561.99
3/17 23,248,345.96 2/21 18,593,381.00 1/25 14,673,598.92
4/17 23,140,344.35 3/21 18,502,975.91 2/25 14,596,890.10
5/17 23,032,761.82 4/21 18,412,900.90 3/25 14,520,434.04
6/17 22,925,596.33 5/21 18,323,154.21 4/25 14,444,229.10
7/17 22,818,845.84 6/21 18,233,734.10 5/25 14,368,273.80
8/17 22,712,508.32 7/21 18,144,638.83 6/25 14,292,566.60
9/17 22,606,581.77 8/21 18,055,866.66 7/25 14,217,105.92
10/17 22,501,064.16 9/21 17,967,415.83 8/25 14,141,890.25
11/17 22,395,953.47 10/21 17,879,284.66 9/25 14,066,918.08
12/17 22,291,247.74 11/21 17,791,471.40 10/25 13,992,187.87
1/18 22,186,944.92 12/21 17,703,974.32 11/25 13,917,698.07
2/18 22,083,043.07 1/22 17,616,791.72 12/25 13,843,447.20
3/18 21,979,540.19 2/22 17,529,921.91 1/26 13,769,433.70
4/18 21,876,434.29 3/22 17,443,363.19 2/26 13,695,656.10
5/18 21,773,723.47 4/22 17,357,113.80 3/26 13,622,112.85
6/18 21,671,405.68 5/22 17,271,172.12 4/26 13,548,802.48
7/18 21,569,479.02 6/22 17,185,536.42 5/26 13,475,723.46
8/18 21,467,941.54 7/22 17,100,205.03 6/26 13,402,874.30
9/18 21,366,791.30 8/22 17,015,176.26 7/26 13,330,253.49
10/18 21,266,026.36 9/22 16,930,448.45 8/26 13,257,859.56
11/18 21,165,644.76 10/22 16,846,019.94 9/26 13,185,690.99
12/18 21,065,644.64 11/22 16,761,889.02 10/26 13,113,746.29
1/19 20,966,024.03 12/22 16,678,054.08 11/26 13,042,023.98
2/19 20,866,781.05 1/23 16,594,513.45 12/26 12,970,522.58
3/19 20,767,913.81 2/23 16,511,265.44 1/27 12,899,240.61
4/19 20,669,420.39 3/23 16,428,308.45 2/27 12,828,176.61
5/19 20,571,298.89 4/23 16,345,640.84 3/27 12,757,329.08
6/19 20,473,547.45 5/23 16,263,260.93 4/27 12,686,696.52
Distribution Date Scheduled Amount ($) Distribution Date Scheduled Amount ($) Distribution Date Scheduled Amount ($)
----------------- -------------------- ----------------- -------------------- ----------------- --------------------
5/27 12,616,277.51 2/30 10,402,762.24 11/32 8,368,951.12
6/27 12,546,070.57 3/30 10,338,745.40 12/32 8,309,597.49
7/27 12,476,074.24 4/30 10,274,892.02 1/33 8,250,361.74
8/27 12,406,287.05 5/30 10,211,200.77 2/33 8,191,242.52
9/27 12,336,707.51 6/30 10,147,670.18 3/33 8,132,238.46
10/27 12,267,334.20 7/30 10,084,298.91 4/33 8,073,348.16
11/27 12,198,165.65 8/30 10,021,085.53 5/33 8,014,570.25
12/27 12,129,200.43 9/30 9,958,028.70 6/33 7,955,903.38
1/28 12,060,437.07 10/30 9,895,126.97 7/33 7,897,346.19
2/28 11,991,874.11 11/30 9,832,378.99 8/33 7,838,897.25
3/28 11,923,510.13 12/30 9,769,783.35 9/33 7,780,555.24
4/28 11,855,343.69 1/31 9,707,338.66 10/33 7,722,318.77
5/28 11,787,373.32 2/31 9,645,043.54 11/33 7,664,186.48
6/28 11,719,597.61 3/31 9,582,896.63 12/33 7,606,156.99
7/28 11,652,015.10 4/31 9,520,896.49 1/34 7,548,228.92
8/28 11,584,624.39 5/31 9,459,041.78 2/34 7,490,400.90
9/28 11,517,424.00 6/31 9,397,331.12 3/34 7,432,671.55
10/28 11,450,412.53 7/31 9,335,763.10 4/34 7,375,039.51
11/28 11,383,588.55 8/31 9,274,336.35 5/34 7,317,503.42
12/28 11,316,950.65 9/31 9,213,049.51 6/34 7,260,061.87
1/29 11,250,497.36 10/31 9,151,901.16 7/34 7,202,713.48
2/29 11,184,227.30 11/31 9,090,889.97 8/34 7,145,456.92
3/29 11,118,139.04 12/31 9,030,014.53 9/34 7,088,290.77
4/29 11,052,231.15 1/32 8,969,273.46 10/34 7,031,213.68
5/29 10,986,502.22 2/32 8,908,665.40 11/34 6,974,224.26
6/29 10,920,950.84 3/32 8,848,188.97 12/34 6,917,321.14
7/29 10,855,575.59 4/32 8,787,842.79 1/35 6,860,502.93
8/29 10,790,375.07 5/32 8,727,625.48 2/35 6,803,768.25
9/29 10,725,347.86 6/32 8,667,535.67 3/35 6,747,115.73
10/29 10,660,492.55 7/32 8,607,572.00 4/35 6,690,544.00
11/29 10,595,807.74 8/32 8,547,733.09 5/35 6,634,051.64
12/29 10,531,292.00 9/32 8,488,017.55 6/35 6,577,637.30
1/30 10,466,943.98 10/32 8,428,424.02 7/35 6,521,299.57
8/35 6,465,037.09
EXHIBIT A-1
FORM OF CLASS A, CLASS M AND CLASS B CERTIFICATES
Unless this Certificate is presented by an authorized representative of the
Depository Trust Company, a New York corporation ("DTC"), to Issuer or its agent
for registration of transfer, exchange, or payment, and any certificate issued
is registered in the name of Cede & Co. or in such other name as is requested by
an authorized representative of DTC (and any payment is made to Cede & Co. or to
such other entity as is requested by an authorized representative of DTC), ANY
TRANSFER, PLEDGE, OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON
IS WRONGFUL inasmuch as the registered owner hereof, Cede & Co., has an interest
herein.
SOLELY FOR U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES, THIS CERTIFICATE REPRESENTS AN
INTEREST IN A "REGULAR INTEREST" IN A "REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CONDUIT,"
AS THOSE TERMS ARE DEFINED, RESPECTIVELY, IN SECTIONS 860G AND 860D OF THE
INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE "CODE"), AND CERTAIN OTHER
ASSETS.
AS LONG AS THE INTEREST RATE SWAP AGREEMENT IS IN EFFECT, EACH BENEFICIAL OWNER
OF THIS CERTIFICATE, OR ANY INTEREST THEREIN, SHALL BE DEEMED TO HAVE
REPRESENTED THAT EITHER (I) IT IS NOT AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN OR ARRANGEMENT
SUBJECT TO SECTION 406 OF ERISA, A PLAN SUBJECT TO SECTION 4975 OF THE CODE OR A
PLAN SUBJECT TO ANY FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAW ("SIMILAR LAW") MATERIALLY
SIMILAR TO THE FOREGOING PROVISIONS OF ERISA OR THE CODE, NOR A PERSON ACTING ON
BEHALF OF ANY SUCH PLAN OR ARRANGEMENT NOR USING THE ASSETS OF ANY SUCH PLAN OR
ARRANGEMENT OR (II) THE ACQUISITION AND HOLDING OF THIS CERTIFICATE ARE ELIGIBLE
FOR THE EXEMPTIVE RELIEF AVAILABLE UNDER AT LEAST ONE OF PROHIBITED TRANSACTION
CLASS EXEMPTION ("PTCE") 84-14, XXXX 00-0, XXXX 00-0, XXXX 95-60 OR PTCE 96-23
OR A COMPARABLE EXEMPTION AVAILABLE UNDER SIMILAR LAW.
Certificate No. :
Cut-off Date : August 1, 2005
First Distribution Date : September 25, 2005
Initial Certificate Balance of this
Certificate ("Denomination") :
Initial Certificate Balances of all Class Certificate
Certificates of this Class : Class Balance
Class A-1 $ 371,030,000
Class A-2A $ 385,189,000
Class A-2B $ 255,483,000
Class A-2C $ 93,538,000
Class M-1 $ 57,881,000
Class M-2 $ 54,951,000
Class M-3 $ 37,366,000
Class M-4 $ 26,376,000
Class M-5 $ 26,376,000
Class M-6 $ 23,446,000
Class B-1 $ 24,911,000
Class B-2 $ 19,782,000
Class B-3 $ 19,782,000
Class B-4 $ 18,317,000
CUSIP : Class CUSIP No.
Class A-1 362341 JY 6
Class A-2A 362341 JZ 3
Class A-2B 362341 KA 6
Class A-2C 362341 KB 4
Class M-1 362341 KC 2
Class M-2 362341 KD 0
Class M-3 362341 KE 8
Class M-4 362341 KF 5
Class M-5 362341 KG 3
Class M-6 362341 KH 1
Class B-1 362341 KJ 7
Class B-2 362341 KK 4
Class B-3 362341 KL 2
Class B-4 362341 KM 0
ISIN : Class ISIN
Class A-1 US3262341JY60
Class A-2A US3262341JZ36
Class A-2B US3262341KA65
Class A-2C US3262341KB49
Class M-1 US3262341KC22
Class M-2 US3262341KD05
Class M-3 US3262341KE87
Class M-4 US3262341KF52
Class M-5 US3262341KG36
Class M-6 US3262341KH19
Class B-1 US3262341KJ74
Class B-2 US3262341KK48
Class B-3 US3262341KL21
Class B-4 US3262341KM04
GS MORTGAGE SECURITIES CORP.
GSAMP Trust 2005-HE4
Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-HE4
[Class A-] [Class M-] [Class B-]
evidencing a percentage interest in the distributions allocable to
the Certificates of the above-referenced Class.
Principal in respect of this Certificate is distributable monthly as
set forth herein. Accordingly, the Certificate Balance at any time may be less
than the Certificate Balance as set forth herein. This Certificate does not
evidence an obligation of, or an interest in, and is not guaranteed by the
Depositor, the Servicer, the Purchaser, the Original Loan Sellers or the Trustee
referred to below or any of their respective affiliates. Neither this
Certificate nor the Mortgage Loans are guaranteed or insured by any governmental
agency or instrumentality.
This certifies that CEDE & CO. is the registered owner of the
Percentage Interest evidenced by this Certificate (obtained by dividing the
denomination of this Certificate by the aggregate of the denominations of all
Certificates of the Class to which this Certificate belongs) in certain monthly
distributions pursuant to a Pooling and Servicing Agreement, dated as of the
Cut-off Date specified above (the "Agreement"), among GS Mortgage Securities
Corp., as depositor (the "Depositor"), JPMorgan Chase Bank, National
Association, as servicer (the "Servicer"), X.X. Xxxxxx Trust Company, National
Association, as custodian, Xxxxx Fargo Bank, N.A., as custodian (collectively,
the "Custodians"), and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as trustee (the
"Trustee"). To the extent not defined herein, the capitalized terms used herein
have the meanings assigned in the Agreement. This Certificate is issued under
and is subject to the terms, provisions and conditions of the Agreement, to
which Agreement the Holder of this Certificate by virtue of the acceptance
hereof assents and by which such Holder is bound.
Reference is hereby made to the further provisions of this
Certificate set forth on the reverse hereof, which further provisions shall for
all purposes have the same effect as if set forth at this place.
This Certificate shall not be entitled to any benefit under the
Agreement or be valid for any purpose unless manually authenticated by an
authorized signatory of the Trustee.
* * *
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Trustee has caused this Certificate to be
duly executed.
Dated:
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST
COMPANY,
not in its individual capacity,
but solely as Trustee
By:
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Authenticated:
By:
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Authorized Signatory of
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY,
not in its individual capacity,
but solely as Trustee
GS MORTGAGE SECURITIES CORP.
GSAMP Trust 2005-HE4
Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates
This Certificate is one of a duly authorized issue of Certificates
designated as GSAMP Trust 2005-HE4 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, of the
Series specified on the face hereof (herein collectively called the
"Certificates"), and representing a beneficial ownership interest in the Trust
Fund created by the Agreement.
The Certificateholder, by its acceptance of this Certificate, agrees
that it will look solely to the funds on deposit in the Distribution Account for
payment hereunder and that the Trustee is not liable to the Certificateholders
for any amount payable under this Certificate or the Agreement or, except as
expressly provided in the Agreement, subject to any liability under the
Agreement.
This Certificate does not purport to summarize the Agreement and
reference is made to the Agreement for the interests, rights and limitations of
rights, benefits, obligations and duties evidenced thereby, and the rights,
duties and immunities of the Trustee.
Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, a distribution will be made
on the 25th day of each month or, if such day is not a Business Day, the
Business Day immediately following (the "Distribution Date"), commencing on the
first Distribution Date specified on the face hereof, to the Person in whose
name this Certificate is registered at the close of business on the applicable
Record Date in an amount equal to the product of the Percentage Interest
evidenced by this Certificate and the amount required to be distributed to
Holders of Certificates of the Class to which this Certificate belongs on such
Distribution Date pursuant to the Agreement. The Record Date for each
Distribution Date is the last Business Day of the applicable Interest Accrual
Period for the related Distribution Date; provided, however, that for any
Definitive Certificates, the Record Date shall be the last Business Day of the
month immediately preceding the month of such Distribution Date (or if such day
is not a Business Day, on the immediately preceding Business Day).
Distributions on this Certificate shall be made by wire transfer of
immediately available funds to the account of the Holder hereof at a bank or
other entity having appropriate facilities therefor, if such Certificateholder
shall have so notified the Trustee in writing at least five Business Days prior
to the related Record Date and such Certificateholder shall satisfy the
conditions to receive such form of payment set forth in the Agreement, or, if
not, by check mailed by first class mail to the address of such
Certificateholder appearing in the Certificate Register. The final distribution
on each Certificate will be made in like manner, but only upon presentment and
surrender of such Certificate at the offices designated by the Trustee for such
purposes, or such other location specified in the notice to Certificateholders
of such final distribution.
The Agreement permits, with certain exceptions therein provided, the
amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and obligations of the
Trustee and the rights of the Certificateholders under the Agreement at any time
by the Depositor, the Servicer and the Trustee with the consent of the Holders
of Certificates affected by such amendment evidencing the requisite Percentage
Interest, as provided in the Agreement. Any such consent by the Holder of this
Certificate shall be conclusive and binding on such Holder and upon all future
Holders of this Certificate and of any Certificate issued upon the transfer
hereof or in exchange therefor or in lieu hereof whether or not notation of such
consent is made upon this Certificate. The Agreement also permits the amendment
thereof, in certain limited circumstances, without the consent of the Holders of
any of the Certificates.
As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain limitations
therein set forth, the transfer of this Certificate is registrable in the
Certificate Register of the Trustee upon surrender of this Certificate for
registration of transfer at the offices designated by the Trustee for such
purposes, accompanied by a written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory
to the Trustee and the Certificate Registrar duly executed by the holder hereof
or such holder's attorney duly authorized in writing, and thereupon one or more
new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations and evidencing
the same aggregate Percentage Interest in the Trust Fund will be issued to the
designated transferee or transferees.
The Certificates are issuable only as registered Certificates
without coupons in denominations specified in the Agreement. As provided in the
Agreement and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, Certificates are
exchangeable for new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations
and evidencing the same aggregate Percentage Interest, as requested by the
Holder surrendering the same.
No service charge will be made for any such registration of transfer
or exchange, but the Trustee may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover
any tax or other governmental charge payable in connection therewith.
The Depositor and the Trustee and any agent of the Depositor or the
Trustee may treat the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered as the
owner hereof for all purposes, and neither the Depositor, the Trustee, nor any
such agent shall be affected by any notice to the contrary.
On any Distribution Date on which the aggregate Stated Principal
Balance of the Mortgage Loans is less than or equal to 10% of the Cut-off Date
Pool Principal Balance, the Person specified in Section 9.01 of the Agreement
will have the option to repurchase, in whole, from the Trust Fund all remaining
Mortgage Loans and all property acquired in respect of the Mortgage Loans at a
purchase price determined as provided in the Agreement. The obligations and
responsibilities created by the Agreement will terminate as provided in Section
9.01 of the Agreement.
Any term used herein that is defined in the Agreement shall have the
meaning assigned in the Agreement, and nothing herein shall be deemed
inconsistent with that meaning.
ASSIGNMENT
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s) and transfer(s)
unto
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(Please print or typewrite name and address including postal zip code of
assignee)
the Percentage Interest evidenced by the within Certificate and hereby
authorizes the transfer of registration of such Percentage Interest to assignee
on the Certificate Register of the Trust Fund.
I (We) further direct the Trustee to issue a new Certificate of a
like denomination and Class, to the above named assignee and deliver such
Certificate to the following address:
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Dated:
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Signature by or on behalf of assignor
DISTRIBUTION INSTRUCTIONS
The assignee should include the following for purposes of
distribution:
Distributions shall be made, by wire transfer or otherwise, in
immediately available funds to_________________________________________________,
_______________________________________________________________________________,
for the account of_____________________________________________________________,
account number ______________, or, if mailed by check, to______________________.
Applicable statements should be mailed to______________________________________,
_______________________________________________________________________________.
This information is provided by ___________________________________,
the assignee named above, or __________________________________________________,
as its agent.
EXHIBIT B
FORM OF CLASS P CERTIFICATE
NEITHER THIS CERTIFICATE NOR ANY INTEREST HEREIN MAY BE TRANSFERRED UNLESS THE
PROPOSED TRANSFEROR DELIVERS TO THE TRUSTEE A TRANSFEROR LETTER IN THE FORM OF
EXHIBIT H TO THE AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN AND EITHER (i) THE TRUSTEE
RECEIVES A RULE 144A LETTER IN THE FORM OF EXHIBIT I TO THE AGREEMENT REFERRED
TO HEREIN OR (ii) THE TRUSTEE RECEIVES AN OPINION OF COUNSEL, DELIVERED AT THE
EXPENSE OF THE TRANSFEROR, THAT SUCH TRANSFER MAY BE MADE WITHOUT REGISTRATION
UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED.
NEITHER THIS CERTIFICATE NOR ANY INTEREST HEREIN MAY BE TRANSFERRED UNLESS THE
TRANSFEREE DELIVERS TO THE TRUSTEE A REPRESENTATION LETTER TO THE EFFECT THAT
SUCH TRANSFEREE IS NOT AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN SUBJECT TO TITLE I OF THE
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED ("ERISA"), OR A PLAN
SUBJECT TO SECTION 4975 OF THE CODE OR A PLAN SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE FEDERAL,
STATE OR LOCAL LAW ("SIMILAR LAW") MATERIALLY SIMILAR TO THE FOREGOING
PROVISIONS OF ERISA OR THE CODE, OR A PERSON INVESTING ON BEHALF OF OR WITH PLAN
ASSETS OF SUCH A PLAN. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING ELSE TO THE CONTRARY HEREIN, ANY
PURPORTED TRANSFER OF THIS CERTIFICATE TO OR ON BEHALF OF AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT
PLAN SUBJECT TO TITLE I OF ERISA, SECTION 4975 OF THE CODE OR SIMILAR LAW
WITHOUT THE REPRESENTATION LETTER SATISFACTORY TO THE TRUSTEE AS DESCRIBED ABOVE
SHALL BE VOID AND OF NO EFFECT.
Certificate No. :
Cut-off Date : August 1, 2005
First Distribution Date : August 25, 2005
Percentage Interest of this
Certificate ("Denomination") : [_____]%
CUSIP : 362341 KR 0
XXXX XX000000XX00
GS MORTGAGE SECURITIES CORP.
GSAMP Trust 2005-HE4
Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-HE4
Class P
evidencing a percentage interest in the distributions allocable to
the Certificates of the above-referenced Class.
Distributions in respect of this Certificate are distributable
monthly as set forth herein. This Certificate does not evidence an obligation
of, or an interest in, and is not guaranteed by the Depositor, the Servicer or
the Trustee referred to below or any of their respective affiliates. Neither
this Certificate nor the Mortgage Loans are guaranteed or insured by any
governmental agency or instrumentality.
This certifies [_____________] is the registered owner of the
Percentage Interest evidenced by this Certificate (obtained by dividing the
denomination of this Certificate by the aggregate of the denominations of all
Certificates of the Class to which this Certificate belongs) in certain monthly
distributions pursuant to a Pooling and Servicing Agreement, dated as of the
Cut-off Date specified above (the "Agreement"), among GS Mortgage Securities
Corp., as depositor (the "Depositor"), JPMorgan Chase Bank, National
Association, as servicer (the "Servicer"), X.X. Xxxxxx Trust Company, National
Association, as custodian, Xxxxx Fargo Bank, N.A., as custodian (collectively,
the "Custodians"), and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as trustee (the
"Trustee"). To the extent not defined herein, the capitalized terms used herein
have the meanings assigned in the Agreement. This Certificate is issued under
and is subject to the terms, provisions and conditions of the Agreement, to
which Agreement the Holder of this Certificate by virtue of the acceptance
hereof assents and by which such Holder is bound.
This Certificate does not have a Pass-Through Rate and will be
entitled to distributions only to the extent set forth in the Agreement. In
addition, any distribution of the proceeds of any remaining assets of the Trust
will be made only upon presentment and surrender of this Certificate at the
offices designated by the Trustee for such purpose.
No transfer of a Certificate of this Class shall be made unless such
disposition is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act
of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act"), and any applicable state securities laws
or is made in accordance with the 1933 Act and such laws. In the event of any
such transfer, the Trustee shall require the transferor to execute a transferor
certificate (in substantially the form attached to the Pooling and Servicing
Agreement) and deliver either (i) a Rule 144A Letter, in either case
substantially in the form attached to the Agreement, or (ii) a written Opinion
of Counsel to the Trustee that such transfer may be made pursuant to an
exemption, describing the applicable exemption and the basis therefor, from the
1933 Act or is being made pursuant to the 1933 Act, which Opinion of Counsel
shall be an expense of the transferor.
No transfer of a Certificate of this Class shall be made unless the
Trustee shall have received a representation letter from the transferee of such
Certificate, acceptable to and in form and substance satisfactory to the
Trustee, to the effect that such transferee is not an employee benefit plan
subject to Section 406 of ERISA, Section 4975 of the Code or any materially
similar provisions of applicable Federal, state or local law ("Similar Law"), or
a person acting on behalf of or investing plan assets of any such plan, which
representation letter shall not be an expense of the Trustee.
Reference is hereby made to the further provisions of this
Certificate set forth on the reverse hereof, which further provisions shall for
all purposes have the same effect as if set forth at this place.
This Certificate shall not be entitled to any benefit under the
Agreement or be valid for any purpose unless manually authenticated by an
authorized signatory of the Trustee.
* * *
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Trustee has caused this Certificate to be
duly executed.
Dated:
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST
COMPANY,
not in its individual capacity,
but solely as Trustee
By:
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Authenticated:
By:
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Authorized Signatory of
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY,
not in its individual capacity,
but solely as Trustee
GS MORTGAGE SECURITIES CORP.
GSAMP Trust 2005-HE4
Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates
This Certificate is one of a duly authorized issue of Certificates
designated as GSAMP Trust 2005-HE4 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, of the
Series specified on the face hereof (herein collectively called the
"Certificates"), and representing a beneficial ownership interest in the Trust
Fund created by the Agreement.
The Certificateholder, by its acceptance of this Certificate, agrees
that it will look solely to the funds on deposit in the Distribution Account for
payment hereunder and that the Trustee is not liable to the Certificateholders
for any amount payable under this Certificate or the Agreement or, except as
expressly provided in the Agreement, subject to any liability under the
Agreement.
This Certificate does not purport to summarize the Agreement and
reference is made to the Agreement for the interests, rights and limitations of
rights, benefits, obligations and duties evidenced thereby, and the rights,
duties and immunities of the Trustee.
Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, a distribution will be made
on the 25th day of each month or, if such 25th day is not a Business Day, the
Business Day immediately following (the "Distribution Date"), commencing on the
first Distribution Date specified on the face hereof, to the Person in whose
name this Certificate is registered at the close of business on the applicable
Record Date in an amount equal to the product of the Percentage Interest
evidenced by this Certificate and the amount required to be distributed to
Holders of Certificates of the Class to which this Certificate belongs on such
Distribution Date pursuant to the Agreement. The Record Date for each
Distribution Date is the last Business Day of the applicable Interest Accrual
Period for the related Distribution Date; provided, however, that for any
Definitive Certificates, the Record Date shall be the last Business Day of the
month immediately preceding the month of such Distribution Date (or if such day
is not a Business Day, on the immediately preceding Business Day).
Distributions on this Certificate shall be made by wire transfer of
immediately available funds to the account of the Holder hereof at a bank or
other entity having appropriate facilities therefor, if such Certificateholder
shall have so notified the Trustee in writing at least five Business Days prior
to the related Record Date and such Certificateholder shall satisfy the
conditions to receive such form of payment set forth in the Agreement, or, if
not, by check mailed by first class mail to the address of such
Certificateholder appearing in the Certificate Register. The final distribution
on each Certificate will be made in like manner, but only upon presentment and
surrender of such Certificate at the offices designated by the Trustee for such
purposes or such other location specified in the notice to Certificateholders of
such final distribution.
The Agreement permits, with certain exceptions therein provided, the
amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and obligations of the
Trustee and the rights of the Certificateholders under the Agreement at any time
by the Depositor, the Servicer and the Trustee with the consent of the Holders
of Certificates affected by such amendment evidencing the requisite Percentage
Interest, as provided in the Agreement. Any such consent by the Holder of this
Certificate shall be conclusive and binding on such Holder and upon all future
Holders of this Certificate and of any Certificate issued upon the transfer
hereof or in exchange therefor or in lieu hereof whether or not notation of such
consent is made upon this Certificate. The Agreement also permits the amendment
thereof, in certain limited circumstances, without the consent of the Holders of
any of the Certificates.
As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain limitations
therein set forth, the transfer of this Certificate is registrable in the
Certificate Register of the Trustee upon surrender of this Certificate for
registration of transfer at the offices designated by the Trustee for such
purposes, accompanied by a written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory
to the Trustee and the Certificate Registrar duly executed by the holder hereof
or such holder's attorney duly authorized in writing, and thereupon one or more
new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations and evidencing
the same aggregate Percentage Interest in the Trust Fund will be issued to the
designated transferee or transferees.
The Certificates are issuable only as registered Certificates
without coupons in denominations specified in the Agreement. As provided in the
Agreement and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, Certificates are
exchangeable for new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations
and evidencing the same aggregate Percentage Interest, as requested by the
Holder surrendering the same.
No service charge will be made for any such registration of transfer
or exchange, but the Trustee may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover
any tax or other governmental charge payable in connection therewith.
The Depositor and the Trustee and any agent of the Depositor or the
Trustee may treat the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered as the
owner hereof for all purposes, and neither the Depositor, the Trustee, nor any
such agent shall be affected by any notice to the contrary.
On any Distribution Date on which the aggregate Stated Principal
Balance of the Mortgage Loans is less than or equal to 10% of the Cut-off Date
Pool Principal Balance, the Person specified in Section 9.01 of the Agreement
will have the option to repurchase, in whole, from the Trust Fund all remaining
Mortgage Loans and all property acquired in respect of the Mortgage Loans at a
purchase price determined as provided in the Agreement. The obligations and
responsibilities created by the Agreement will terminate as provided in Section
9.01 of the Agreement.
Any term used herein that is defined in the Agreement shall have the
meaning assigned in the Agreement, and nothing herein shall be deemed
inconsistent with that meaning.
ASSIGNMENT
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s) and transfer(s)
unto
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(Please print or typewrite name and address including postal zip code of
assignee)
the Percentage Interest evidenced by the within Certificate and hereby
authorizes the transfer of registration of such Percentage Interest to assignee
on the Certificate Register of the Trust Fund.
I (We) further direct the Trustee to issue a new Certificate of a
like denomination and Class, to the above named assignee and deliver such
Certificate to the following address:
.
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Dated:
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Signature by or on behalf of assignor
DISTRIBUTION INSTRUCTIONS
The assignee should include the following for purposes of
distribution:
Distributions shall be made, by wire transfer or otherwise, in
immediately available funds to_________________________________________________,
_______________________________________________________________________________,
for the account of_____________________________________________________________,
account number ______________, or, if mailed by check, to______________________.
Applicable statements should be mailed to______________________________________,
_______________________________________________________________________________.
This information is provided by ___________________________________,
the assignee named above, or __________________________________________________,
as its agent.
EXHIBIT C
FORM OF CLASS C CERTIFICATE
NEITHER THIS CERTIFICATE NOR ANY INTEREST HEREIN MAY BE TRANSFERRED UNLESS THE
PROPOSED TRANSFEROR DELIVERS TO THE TRUSTEE A TRANSFEROR LETTER IN THE FORM OF
EXHIBIT I TO THE TRUST AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN AND EITHER (I) THE TRUSTEE
RECEIVES A RULE 144A LETTER IN THE FORM OF EXHIBIT J TO THE TRUST AGREEMENT
REFERRED TO HEREIN OR (II) THE TRUSTEE RECEIVES AN OPINION OF COUNSEL, DELIVERED
AT THE EXPENSE OF THE TRANSFEROR, THAT SUCH TRANSFER MAY BE MADE WITHOUT
REGISTRATION UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED.
NEITHER THIS CERTIFICATE NOR ANY INTEREST HEREIN MAY BE TRANSFERRED UNLESS THE
TRANSFEREE DELIVERS TO THE TRUSTEE A REPRESENTATION LETTER TO THE EFFECT THAT
SUCH TRANSFEREE IS NOT AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN SUBJECT TO TITLE I OF THE
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED ("ERISA"), OR A PLAN
SUBJECT TO SECTION 4975 OF THE CODE, OR A PLAN SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE FEDERAL,
STATE OR LOCAL LAW ("SIMILAR LAW") MATERIALLY SIMILAR TO THE FOREGOING
PROVISIONS OF ERISA OR THE CODE OR A PERSON INVESTING ON BEHALF OF OR WITH PLAN
ASSETS OF SUCH A PLAN. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING ELSE TO THE CONTRARY HEREIN, ANY
PURPORTED TRANSFER OF THIS CERTIFICATE TO OR ON BEHALF OF AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT
PLAN SUBJECT TO TITLE I OF ERISA, SECTION 4975 OF THE CODE OR SIMILAR LAW
WITHOUT THE REPRESENTATION LETTER SATISFACTORY TO THE TRUSTEE AS DESCRIBED ABOVE
SHALL BE VOID AND OF NO EFFECT.
Certificate No. : C-1
Cut-off Date : August 1, 2005
First Distribution Date : September 25, 2005
Percentage Interest of this
Certificate ("Denomination") : [ ]
CUSIP : 362341 ME 6
ISIN : US362341ME69
GS MORTGAGE SECURITIES CORP.
GSAMP Trust 2005-HE4
Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-HE4
Class C
evidencing a percentage interest in the distributions allocable to
the Certificates of the above-referenced Class.
This Certificate does not evidence an obligation of, or an interest
in, and is not guaranteed by the Depositor or the Trustee referred to below or
any of their respective affiliates. Neither this Certificate nor the Mortgage
Loans are guaranteed or insured by any governmental agency or instrumentality.
This certifies that [_____________] is the registered owner of the
Percentage Interest evidenced by this Certificate in certain monthly
distributions pursuant to a Pooling and Servicing Agreement, dated as of the
Cut-off Date specified above (the "Agreement"), among GS Mortgage Securities
Corp., as depositor (the "Depositor"), JPMorgan Chase Bank, National
Association, as servicer (the "Servicer"), X.X. Xxxxxx Trust Company, National
Association, as custodian, Xxxxx Fargo Bank, N.A., as custodian (collectively,
the "Custodians"), and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as trustee (the
"Trustee"). To the extent not defined herein, the capitalized terms used herein
have the meanings assigned in the Agreement. This Certificate is issued under
and is subject to the terms, provisions and conditions of the Agreement, to
which Agreement the Holder of this Certificate by virtue of the acceptance
hereof assents and by which such Holder is bound.
This Certificate does not have a Pass-Through Rate and will not be
entitled to any distributions pursuant to the Agreement. The only rights of this
Class under the Agreement is to make a request as set forth in Article IX of the
Agreement.
No transfer of a Certificate of this Class shall be made unless such
disposition is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act
of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act"), and any applicable state securities laws
or is made in accordance with the 1933 Act and such laws. In the event of any
such transfer, the Trustee shall require the transferor to execute a transferor
certificate (in substantially the form attached to the Trust Agreement) and
deliver either (i) a Rule 144A Letter, in either case substantially in the form
attached to the Agreement, or (ii) a written Opinion of Counsel to the Trustee
that such transfer may be made pursuant to an exemption, describing the
applicable exemption and the basis therefor, from the 1933 Act or is being made
pursuant to the 1933 Act, which Opinion of Counsel shall be an expense of the
transferor.
Reference is hereby made to the further provisions of this
Certificate set forth on the reverse hereof, which further provisions shall for
all purposes have the same effect as if set forth at this place.
This Certificate shall not be entitled to any benefit under the
Agreement or be valid for any purpose unless manually authenticated by an
authorized signatory of the Trustee.
* * *
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Trustee has caused this Certificate to be
duly executed.
Dated:
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST
COMPANY,
not in its individual capacity,
but solely as Trustee
By:
------------------------------
Authenticated:
By:
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Authorized Signatory of
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY,
not in its individual capacity,
but solely as Trustee
GS MORTGAGE SECURITIES CORP.
GSAMP Trust 2005-HE4
Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates
This Certificate is one of a duly authorized issue of Certificates
designated as GSAMP Trust 2005-HE4 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, of the
Series specified on the face hereof (herein collectively called the
"Certificates"), and representing a beneficial ownership interest in the Trust
Fund created by the Agreement.
The Certificateholder, by its acceptance of this Certificate, agrees
that it will look solely to the funds on deposit in the Distribution Account for
payment hereunder and that the Trustee is not liable to the Certificateholders
for any amount payable under this Certificate or the Agreement or, except as
expressly provided in the Agreement, subject to any liability under the
Agreement.
This Certificate does not purport to summarize the Agreement and
reference is made to the Agreement for the interests, rights and limitations of
rights, benefits, obligations and duties evidenced thereby, and the rights,
duties and immunities of the Trustee and the other parties to the Agreement.
The Agreement permits, with certain exceptions therein provided, the
amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and obligations of the
Trustee and the rights of the Certificateholders under the Agreement at any time
by the Depositor, the Servicer and the Trustee with the consent of the Holders
of Certificates affected by such amendment evidencing the requisite Percentage
Interest, as provided in the Agreement. Any such consent by the Holder of this
Certificate shall be conclusive and binding on such Holder and upon all future
Holders of this Certificate and of any Certificate issued upon the transfer
hereof or in exchange therefor or in lieu hereof whether or not notation of such
consent is made upon this Certificate. The Agreement also permits the amendment
thereof, in certain limited circumstances, without the consent of the Holders of
any of the Certificates.
As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain limitations
therein set forth, the transfer of this Certificate is registrable in the
Certificate Register of the Trustee upon surrender of this Certificate for
registration of transfer at the offices designated by the Trustee for such
purposes, accompanied by a written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory
to the Trustee and the Certificate Registrar duly executed by the holder hereof
or such holder's attorney duly authorized in writing, and thereupon one or more
new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations and evidencing
the same aggregate Percentage Interest in the Trust Fund will be issued to the
designated transferee or transferees.
The Certificates are issuable only as registered Certificates
without coupons in denominations specified in the Agreement. As provided in the
Agreement and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, Certificates are
exchangeable for new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations
and evidencing the same aggregate Percentage Interest, as requested by the
Holder surrendering the same.
No service charge will be made for any such registration of transfer
or exchange, but the Trustee may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover
any tax or other governmental charge payable in connection therewith.
The Trustee and the Depositor and any agent of the Trustee or the
Depositor may treat the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered as
the owner hereof for all purposes, and neither the Depositor, the Trustee, nor
any such agent shall be affected by any notice to the contrary.
On any Distribution Date on which the aggregate Stated Principal
Balance of the Mortgage Loans is less than or equal to 10% of the Cut-off Date
Pool Principal Balance, the Person specified in Section 9.01 of the Agreement
will have the option to repurchase, in whole, from the Trust Fund all remaining
Mortgage Loans and all property acquired in respect of the Mortgage Loans at a
purchase price determined as provided in the Agreement. The obligations and
responsibilities created by the Agreement will terminate as provided in Section
9.01 of the Agreement.
Any term used herein that is defined in the Agreement shall have the
meaning assigned in the Agreement, and nothing herein shall be deemed
inconsistent with that meaning.
EXHIBIT D-1
FORM OF CLASS R-1 CERTIFICATE
SOLELY FOR U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES, THIS CERTIFICATE IS A "RESIDUAL
INTEREST" IN THREE "REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CONDUITS," AS THOSE TERMS
ARE DEFINED, RESPECTIVELY, IN SECTIONS 860G AND 860D OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE
CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE "CODE").
NEITHER THIS CERTIFICATE NOR ANY INTEREST HEREIN MAY BE TRANSFERRED UNLESS THE
PROPOSED TRANSFEREE DELIVERS TO THE TRUSTEE A TRANSFER AFFIDAVIT IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN.
NEITHER THIS CERTIFICATE NOR ANY INTEREST HEREIN MAY BE TRANSFERRED UNLESS THE
TRANSFEREE DELIVERS TO THE TRUSTEE A REPRESENTATION LETTER TO THE EFFECT THAT
SUCH TRANSFEREE IS NOT AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN SUBJECT TO THE EMPLOYEE
RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED ("ERISA"), OR A PLAN SUBJECT
TO SECTION 4975 OF THE CODE OR A PLAN SUBJECT TO MATERIALLY SIMILAR PROVISIONS
OF APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAW ("SIMILAR LAW") OR A PERSON INVESTING
ON BEHALF OF OR WITH PLAN ASSETS OF SUCH A PLAN. IN THE EVENT THAT SUCH
REPRESENTATION IS VIOLATED, OR ANY ATTEMPT IS MADE TO TRANSFER TO A PLAN OR
ARRANGEMENT SUBJECT TO SECTION 406 OF ERISA, A PLAN SUBJECT TO SECTION 4975 OF
THE CODE OR A PLAN SUBJECT TO SIMILAR LAW, OR A PERSON ACTING ON BEHALF OF ANY
SUCH PLAN OR ARRANGEMENT OR USING THE ASSETS OF ANY SUCH PLAN OR ARRANGEMENT,
SUCH ATTEMPTED TRANSFER OR ACQUISITION SHALL BE VOID AND OF NO EFFECT.
Certificate No. :
Cut-off Date : August 1, 2005
First Distribution Date : August 25, 2005
Initial Certificate Balance of this
Certificate ("Denomination") : $50
Initial Certificate Balance of all
Certificates of this Class : $50
CUSIP : 362341 KN 8
ISIN : US362341KN86
GS MORTGAGE SECURITIES CORP.
GSAMP Trust 2005-HE4
Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-HE4
Class R-1
evidencing a percentage interest in the distributions allocable to
the Certificates of the above-referenced Class.
Distributions in respect of this Certificate are distributable
monthly as set forth herein. This Class R-1 Certificate is not entitled to
distributions in respect of interest. This Certificate does not evidence an
obligation of, or an interest in, and is not guaranteed by the Depositor, the
Servicer, or the Trustee referred to below or any of their respective
affiliates. Neither this Certificate nor the Mortgage Loans are guaranteed or
insured by any governmental agency or instrumentality.
This certifies that [_____________] is the registered owner of the
Percentage Interest evidenced by this Certificate in certain monthly
distributions pursuant to a Pooling and Servicing Agreement, dated as of the
Cut-off Date specified above (the "Agreement"), among GS Mortgage Securities
Corp., as depositor (the "Depositor"), JPMorgan Chase Bank, National
Association, as servicer (the "Servicer"), X.X. Xxxxxx Trust Company, National
Association, as custodian, Xxxxx Fargo Bank, N.A., as custodian (collectively,
the "Custodians"), and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as trustee (the
"Trustee"). To the extent not defined herein, the capitalized terms used herein
have the meanings assigned in the Agreement. This Certificate is issued under
and is subject to the terms, provisions and conditions of the Agreement, to
which Agreement the Holder of this Certificate by virtue of the acceptance
hereof assents and by which such Holder is bound.
Any distribution of the proceeds of any remaining assets of the
Trust Fund will be made only upon presentment and surrender of this Class R-1
Certificate at the offices designated by the Trustee for such purposes.
No transfer of a Class R-1 Certificate shall be made unless the
Trustee shall have received a representation letter from the transferee of such
Certificate, acceptable to and in form and substance satisfactory to the
Trustee, to the effect that such transferee is not an employee benefit plan or
arrangement subject to Section 406 of ERISA, a plan or arrangement subject to
Section 4975 of the Code or a plan subject to Similar Law, or a person acting on
behalf of any such plan or arrangement nor using the assets of any such plan or
arrangement to effect such transfer, which representation letter shall not be an
expense of the Trustee, the Servicer or the Trust Fund. In the event that such
representation is violated, or any attempt is made to transfer to a plan or
arrangement subject to Section 406 of ERISA or a plan subject to Section 4975 of
the Code or a plan subject to Similar Law, or a person acting on behalf of any
such plan or arrangement or using the assets of any such plan or arrangement,
such attempted transfer or acquisition shall be void and of no effect.
Each Holder of this Class R-1 Certificate shall be deemed by the
acceptance or acquisition an Ownership Interest in this Class R-1 Certificate to
have agreed to be bound by the following provisions, and the rights of each
Person acquiring any Ownership Interest in this Class R-1 Certificate are
expressly subject to the following provisions: (i) each Person holding or
acquiring any Ownership Interest in this Class R-1 Certificate shall be a
Permitted Transferee and shall promptly notify the Trustee of any change or
impending change in its status as a Permitted Transferee, (ii) no Ownership
Interest in this Class R-1 Certificate may be registered on the Closing Date or
thereafter transferred, and the Trustee shall not register the Transfer of this
Certificate unless, in addition to the certificates required to be delivered to
the Trustee under Section 5.02(b) of the Agreement, the Trustee shall have been
furnished with a Transfer Affidavit of the initial owner or the proposed
transferee in the form attached as Exhibit G to the Agreement, (iii) each Person
holding or acquiring any Ownership Interest in this Class R-1 Certificate shall
agree (A) to obtain a Transfer Affidavit from any other Person to whom such
Person attempts to Transfer its Ownership Interest this Class R-1 Certificate,
(B) to obtain a Transfer Affidavit from any Person for whom such Person is
acting as nominee, trustee or agent in connection with any Transfer of this
Class R-1 Certificate, (C) not to cause income with respect to the Class R-1
Certificate to be attributable to a foreign permanent establishment or fixed
base, within the meaning of an applicable income tax treaty, of such Person or
any other U.S. Person and (D) not to Transfer the Ownership Interest in this
Class R-1 Certificate or to cause the Transfer of the Ownership Interest in this
Class R-1 Certificate to any other Person if it has actual knowledge that such
Person is not a Permitted Transferee and (iv) any attempted or purported
Transfer of the Ownership Interest in this Class R-1 Certificate in violation of
the provisions herein shall be absolutely null and void and shall vest no rights
in the purported Transferee.
Reference is hereby made to the further provisions of this
Certificate set forth on the reverse hereof, which further provisions shall for
all purposes have the same effect as if set forth at this place.
This Certificate shall not be entitled to any benefit under the
Agreement or be valid for any purpose unless manually authenticated by an
authorized signatory of the Trustee.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Trustee has caused this Certificate to be
duly executed.
Dated:
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST
COMPANY,
not in its individual capacity,
but solely as Trustee
By:
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Authenticated:
By:
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Authorized Signatory of
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY,
not in its individual capacity,
but solely as Trustee
GS MORTGAGE SECURITIES CORP.
GSAMP Trust 2005-HE4
Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates
This Certificate is one of a duly authorized issue of Certificates
designated as GSAMP Trust 2005-HE4 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, of the
Series specified on the face hereof (herein collectively called the
"Certificates"), and representing a beneficial ownership interest in the Trust
Fund created by the Agreement.
The Certificateholder, by its acceptance of this Certificate, agrees
that it will look solely to the funds on deposit in the Distribution Account for
payment hereunder and that the Trustee is not liable to the Certificateholders
for any amount payable under this Certificate or the Agreement or, except as
expressly provided in the Agreement, subject to any liability under the
Agreement.
This Certificate does not purport to summarize the Agreement and
reference is made to the Agreement for the interests, rights and limitations of
rights, benefits, obligations and duties evidenced thereby, and the rights,
duties and immunities of the Trustee and the other parties to the Agreement.
Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, a distribution will be made
on the 25th day of each month or, if such 25th day is not a Business Day, the
Business Day immediately following (the "Distribution Date"), commencing on the
first Distribution Date specified on the face hereof, to the Person in whose
name this Certificate is registered at the close of business on the applicable
Record Date in an amount equal to the product of the Percentage Interest
evidenced by this Certificate and the amount required to be distributed to
Holders of Certificates of the Class to which this Certificate belongs on such
Distribution Date pursuant to the Agreement. The Record Date for each
Distribution Date is the last Business Day of the month immediately preceding
the month in which such Distribution Date occurs.
Distributions on this Certificate shall be made by wire transfer of
immediately available funds to the account of the Holder hereof at a bank or
other entity having appropriate facilities therefor, if such Certificateholder
shall have so notified the Trustee in writing at least five Business Days prior
to the related Record Date and such Certificateholder shall satisfy the
conditions to receive such form of payment set forth in the Agreement, or, if
not, by check mailed by first class mail to the address of such
Certificateholder appearing in the Certificate Register. The final distribution
on each Certificate will be made in like manner, but only upon presentment and
surrender of such Certificate at the offices designated by the Trustee for such
purposes or such other location specified in the notice to Certificateholders of
such final distribution.
The Agreement permits, with certain exceptions therein provided, the
amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and obligations of the
Trustee and the rights of the Certificateholders under the Agreement at any time
by the Depositor, the Servicer and the Trustee with the consent of the Holders
of Certificates affected by such amendment evidencing the requisite Percentage
Interest, as provided in the Agreement. Any such consent by the Holder of this
Certificate shall be conclusive and binding on such Holder and upon all future
Holders of this Certificate and of any Certificate issued upon the transfer
hereof or in exchange therefor or in lieu hereof whether or not notation of such
consent is made upon this Certificate. The Agreement also permits the amendment
thereof, in certain limited circumstances, without the consent of the Holders of
any of the Certificates.
As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain limitations
therein set forth, the transfer of this Certificate is registrable in the
Certificate Register of the Trustee upon surrender of this Certificate for
registration of transfer at the offices designated by the Trustee for such
purposes, accompanied by a written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory
to the Trustee and the Certificate Registrar duly executed by the holder hereof
or such holder's attorney duly authorized in writing, and thereupon one or more
new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations and evidencing
the same aggregate Percentage Interest in the Trust Fund will be issued to the
designated transferee or transferees.
The Certificates are issuable only as registered Certificates
without coupons in denominations specified in the Agreement. As provided in the
Agreement and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, Certificates are
exchangeable for new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations
and evidencing the same aggregate Percentage Interest, as requested by the
Holder surrendering the same.
No service charge will be made for any such registration of transfer
or exchange, but the Trustee may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover
any tax or other governmental charge payable in connection therewith.
The Trustee and the Depositor and any agent of the Trustee or the
Depositor may treat the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered as
the owner hereof for all purposes, and neither the Depositor, the Trustee, nor
any such agent shall be affected by any notice to the contrary.
On any Distribution Date on which the aggregate Stated Principal
Balance of the Mortgage Loans is less than or equal to 10% of the Cut-off Date
Pool Principal Balance, the Person specified in Section 9.01 of the Agreement
will have the option to repurchase, in whole, from the Trust Fund all remaining
Mortgage Loans and all property acquired in respect of the Mortgage Loans at a
purchase price determined as provided in the Agreement. The obligations and
responsibilities created by the Agreement will terminate as provided in Section
9.01 of the Agreement.
Any term used herein that is defined in the Agreement shall have the
meaning assigned in the Agreement, and nothing herein shall be deemed
inconsistent with that meaning.
ASSIGNMENT
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s) and transfer(s)
unto
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(Please print or typewrite name and address including postal zip code of
assignee)
the Percentage Interest evidenced by the within Certificate and hereby
authorizes the transfer of registration of such Percentage Interest to assignee
on the Certificate Register of the Trust Fund.
I (We) further direct the Trustee to issue a new Certificate of a
like denomination and Class, to the above named assignee and deliver such
Certificate to the following address:
.
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Dated:
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Signature by or on behalf of assignor
DISTRIBUTION INSTRUCTIONS
The assignee should include the following for purposes of
distribution:
Distributions shall be made, by wire transfer or otherwise, in
immediately available funds to_________________________________________________,
_______________________________________________________________________________,
for the account of_____________________________________________________________,
account number ______________, or, if mailed by check, to______________________.
Applicable statements should be mailed to______________________________________,
_______________________________________________________________________________.
This information is provided by ___________________________________,
the assignee named above, or __________________________________________________,
as its agent.
EXHIBIT D-2
FORM OF CLASS R-2 CERTIFICATE
SOLELY FOR U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES, THIS CERTIFICATE IS A "RESIDUAL
INTEREST" IN A "REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CONDUIT," AS THOSE TERMS ARE
DEFINED, RESPECTIVELY, IN SECTIONS 860G AND 860D OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF
1986, AS AMENDED (THE "CODE").
NEITHER THIS CERTIFICATE NOR ANY INTEREST HEREIN MAY BE TRANSFERRED UNLESS THE
PROPOSED TRANSFEREE DELIVERS TO THE TRUSTEE A TRANSFER AFFIDAVIT IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN.
NEITHER THIS CERTIFICATE NOR ANY INTEREST HEREIN MAY BE TRANSFERRED UNLESS THE
TRANSFEREE DELIVERS TO THE TRUSTEE A REPRESENTATION LETTER TO THE EFFECT THAT
SUCH TRANSFEREE IS NOT AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN SUBJECT TO THE EMPLOYEE
RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED ("ERISA"), OR A PLAN SUBJECT
TO SECTION 4975 OF THE CODE OR A PLAN SUBJECT TO MATERIALLY SIMILAR PROVISIONS
OF APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAW ("SIMILAR LAW") OR A PERSON INVESTING
ON BEHALF OF OR WITH PLAN ASSETS OF SUCH A PLAN. IN THE EVENT THAT SUCH
REPRESENTATION IS VIOLATED, OR ANY ATTEMPT IS MADE TO TRANSFER TO A PLAN OR
ARRANGEMENT SUBJECT TO SECTION 406 OF ERISA, A PLAN SUBJECT TO SECTION 4975 OF
THE CODE OR A PLAN SUBJECT TO SIMILAR LAW, OR A PERSON ACTING ON BEHALF OF ANY
SUCH PLAN OR ARRANGEMENT OR USING THE ASSETS OF ANY SUCH PLAN OR ARRANGEMENT,
SUCH ATTEMPTED TRANSFER OR ACQUISITION SHALL BE VOID AND OF NO EFFECT.
Certificate No. :
Cut-off Date : August 1, 2005
First Distribution Date : August 25, 2005
Initial Certificate Balance of this
Certificate ("Denomination") : $100
Initial Certificate Balances of all
Certificates of this Class : $100
CUSIP : 362341 KP 3
ISIN : US362341KP35
GS MORTGAGE SECURITIES CORP.
GSAMP Trust 2005-HE4
Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-HE4
Class R-2
evidencing a percentage interest in the distributions allocable to
the Certificates of the above-referenced Class.
Distributions in respect of this Certificate are distributable
monthly as set forth herein. This Class R-2 Certificate is not entitled to
distributions in respect of interest. This Certificate does not evidence an
obligation of, or an interest in, and is not guaranteed by the Depositor, the
Servicer, or the Trustee referred to below or any of their respective
affiliates. Neither this Certificate nor the Mortgage Loans are guaranteed or
insured by any governmental agency or instrumentality.
This certifies that [_____________] is the registered owner of the
Percentage Interest evidenced by this Certificate (obtained by dividing the
denomination of this Certificate by the aggregate of the denominations of all
Certificates of the Class to which this Certificate belongs) in certain monthly
distributions pursuant to a Pooling and Servicing Agreement, dated as of the
Cut-off Date specified above (the "Agreement"), among GS Mortgage Securities
Corp., as depositor (the "Depositor"), JPMorgan Chase Bank, National
Association, as servicer (the "Servicer"), X.X. Xxxxxx Trust Company, National
Association, as custodian, Xxxxx Fargo Bank, N.A., as custodian (collectively,
the "Custodians"), and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as trustee (the
"Trustee"). To the extent not defined herein, the capitalized terms used herein
have the meanings assigned in the Agreement. This Certificate is issued under
and is subject to the terms, provisions and conditions of the Agreement, to
which Agreement the Holder of this Certificate by virtue of the acceptance
hereof assents and by which such Holder is bound.
Any distribution of the proceeds of any remaining assets of the
Trust Fund will be made only upon presentment and surrender of this Class R-2
Certificate at the offices designated by the Trustee for such purposes.
No transfer of a Class R-2 Certificate shall be made unless the
Trustee shall have received a representation letter from the transferee of such
Certificate, acceptable to and in form and substance satisfactory to the
Trustee, to the effect that such transferee is not an employee benefit plan or
arrangement subject to Section 406 of ERISA, a plan or arrangement subject to
Section 4975 of the Code or a plan subject to Similar Law, or a person acting on
behalf of any such plan or arrangement nor using the assets of any such plan or
arrangement to effect such transfer, which representation letter shall not be an
expense of the Trustee, the Servicer or the Trust Fund. In the event that such
representation is violated, or any attempt is made to transfer to a plan or
arrangement subject to Section 406 of ERISA or a plan subject to Section 4975 of
the Code or a plan subject to Similar Law, or a person acting on behalf of any
such plan or arrangement or using the assets of any such plan or arrangement,
such attempted transfer or acquisition shall be void and of no effect.
Each Holder of this Class R-2 Certificate shall be deemed by the
acceptance or acquisition an Ownership Interest in this Class R-2 Certificate to
have agreed to be bound by the following provisions, and the rights of each
Person acquiring any Ownership Interest in this Class R-2 Certificate are
expressly subject to the following provisions: (i) each Person holding or
acquiring any Ownership Interest in this Class R-2 Certificate shall be a
Permitted Transferee and shall promptly notify the Trustee of any change or
impending change in its status as a Permitted Transferee, (ii) no Ownership
Interest in this Class R-2 Certificate may be registered on the Closing Date or
thereafter transferred, and the Trustee shall not register the Transfer of this
Certificate unless, in addition to the certificates required to be delivered to
the Trustee under Section 5.02(b) of the Agreement, the Trustee shall have been
furnished with a Transfer Affidavit of the initial owner or the proposed
transferee in the form attached as Exhibit G to the Agreement, (iii) each Person
holding or acquiring any Ownership Interest in this Class R-2 Certificate shall
agree (A) to obtain a Transfer Affidavit from any other Person to whom such
Person attempts to Transfer its Ownership Interest this Class R-2 Certificate,
(B) to obtain a Transfer Affidavit from any Person for whom such Person is
acting as nominee, trustee or agent in connection with any Transfer of this
Class R-2 Certificate, (C) not to cause income with respect to the Class R-2
Certificate to be attributable to a foreign permanent establishment or fixed
base, within the meaning of an applicable income tax treaty, of such Person or
any other U.S. Person and (D) not to Transfer the Ownership Interest in this
Class R-2 Certificate or to cause the Transfer of the Ownership Interest in this
Class R-2 Certificate to any other Person if it has actual knowledge that such
Person is not a Permitted Transferee and (iv) any attempted or purported
Transfer of the Ownership Interest in this Class R-2 Certificate in violation of
the provisions herein shall be absolutely null and void and shall vest no rights
in the purported Transferee.
Reference is hereby made to the further provisions of this
Certificate set forth on the reverse hereof, which further provisions shall for
all purposes have the same effect as if set forth at this place.
This Certificate shall not be entitled to any benefit under the
Agreement or be valid for any purpose unless manually authenticated by an
authorized signatory of the Trustee.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Trustee has caused this Certificate to be
duly executed.
Dated:
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST
COMPANY,
not in its individual capacity,
but solely as Trustee
By:
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Authenticated:
By:
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Authorized Signatory of
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY,
not in its individual capacity,
but solely as Trustee
GS MORTGAGE SECURITIES CORP.
GSAMP Trust 2005-HE4
Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates
This Certificate is one of a duly authorized issue of Certificates
designated as GSAMP Trust 2005-HE4 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, of the
Series specified on the face hereof (herein collectively called the
"Certificates"), and representing a beneficial ownership interest in the Trust
Fund created by the Agreement.
The Certificateholder, by its acceptance of this Certificate, agrees
that it will look solely to the funds on deposit in the Distribution Account for
payment hereunder and that the Trustee is not liable to the Certificateholders
for any amount payable under this Certificate or the Agreement or, except as
expressly provided in the Agreement, subject to any liability under the
Agreement.
This Certificate does not purport to summarize the Agreement and
reference is made to the Agreement for the interests, rights and limitations of
rights, benefits, obligations and duties evidenced thereby, and the rights,
duties and immunities of the Trustee.
Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, a distribution will be made
on the 25th day of each month or, if such 25th day is not a Business Day, the
Business Day immediately following (the "Distribution Date"), commencing on the
first Distribution Date specified on the face hereof, to the Person in whose
name this Certificate is registered at the close of business on the applicable
Record Date in an amount equal to the product of the Percentage Interest
evidenced by this Certificate and the amount required to be distributed to
Holders of Certificates of the Class to which this Certificate belongs on such
Distribution Date pursuant to the Agreement. The Record Date for each
Distribution Date is the last Business Day of the applicable Interest Accrual
Period for the related Distribution Date; provided, however, that for any
Definitive Certificates, the Record Date shall be the last Business Day of the
month immediately preceding the month of such Distribution Date (or if such day
is not a Business Day, on the immediately preceding Business Day).
Distributions on this Certificate shall be made by wire transfer of
immediately available funds to the account of the Holder hereof at a bank or
other entity having appropriate facilities therefor, if such Certificateholder
shall have so notified the Trustee in writing at least five Business Days prior
to the related Record Date and such Certificateholder shall satisfy the
conditions to receive such form of payment set forth in the Agreement, or, if
not, by check mailed by first class mail to the address of such
Certificateholder appearing in the Certificate Register. The final distribution
on each Certificate will be made in like manner, but only upon presentment and
surrender of such Certificate at the offices designated by the Trustee for such
purposes or such other location specified in the notice to Certificateholders of
such final distribution.
The Agreement permits, with certain exceptions therein provided, the
amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and obligations of the
Trustee and the rights of the Certificateholders under the Agreement at any time
by the Depositor, the Servicer and the Trustee with the consent of the Holders
of Certificates affected by such amendment evidencing the requisite Percentage
Interest, as provided in the Agreement. Any such consent by the Holder of this
Certificate shall be conclusive and binding on such Holder and upon all future
Holders of this Certificate and of any Certificate issued upon the transfer
hereof or in exchange therefor or in lieu hereof whether or not notation of such
consent is made upon this Certificate. The Agreement also permits the amendment
thereof, in certain limited circumstances, without the consent of the Holders of
any of the Certificates.
As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain limitations
therein set forth, the transfer of this Certificate is registrable in the
Certificate Register of the Trustee upon surrender of this Certificate for
registration of transfer at the offices designated by the Trustee for such
purposes, accompanied by a written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory
to the Trustee and the Certificate Registrar duly executed by the holder hereof
or such holder's attorney duly authorized in writing, and thereupon one or more
new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations and evidencing
the same aggregate Percentage Interest in the Trust Fund will be issued to the
designated transferee or transferees.
The Certificates are issuable only as registered Certificates
without coupons in denominations specified in the Agreement. As provided in the
Agreement and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, Certificates are
exchangeable for new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations
and evidencing the same aggregate Percentage Interest, as requested by the
Holder surrendering the same.
No service charge will be made for any such registration of transfer
or exchange, but the Trustee may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover
any tax or other governmental charge payable in connection therewith.
The Depositor and the Trustee and any agent of the Depositor or the
Trustee may treat the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered as the
owner hereof for all purposes, and neither the Depositor, the Trustee, nor any
such agent shall be affected by any notice to the contrary.
On any Distribution Date on which the aggregate Stated Principal
Balance of the Mortgage Loans is less than or equal to 10% of the Cut-off Date
Pool Principal Balance, the Person specified in Section 9.01 of the Agreement
will have the option to repurchase, in whole, from the Trust Fund all remaining
Mortgage Loans and all property acquired in respect of the Mortgage Loans at a
purchase price determined as provided in the Agreement. The obligations and
responsibilities created by the Agreement will terminate as provided in Section
9.01 of the Agreement.
Any term used herein that is defined in the Agreement shall have the
meaning assigned in the Agreement, and nothing herein shall be deemed
inconsistent with that meaning.
ASSIGNMENT
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s) and transfer(s)
unto
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(Please print or typewrite name and address including postal zip code of
assignee)
the Percentage Interest evidenced by the within Certificate and hereby
authorizes the transfer of registration of such Percentage Interest to assignee
on the Certificate Register of the Trust Fund.
I (We) further direct the Trustee to issue a new Certificate of a
like denomination and Class, to the above named assignee and deliver such
Certificate to the following address:
.
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Dated:
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Signature by or on behalf of assignor
DISTRIBUTION INSTRUCTIONS
The assignee should include the following for purposes of
distribution:
Distributions shall be made, by wire transfer or otherwise, in
immediately available funds to_________________________________________________,
_______________________________________________________________________________,
for the account of_____________________________________________________________,
account number ______________, or, if mailed by check, to______________________.
Applicable statements should be mailed to______________________________________,
_______________________________________________________________________________.
This information is provided by ___________________________________,
the assignee named above, or __________________________________________________,
as its agent.
EXHIBIT D-3
FORM OF CLASS R-3 CERTIFICATE
SOLELY FOR U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES, THIS CERTIFICATE IS A "RESIDUAL
INTEREST" IN A "REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CONDUIT," AS THOSE TERMS ARE
DEFINED, RESPECTIVELY, IN SECTIONS 860G AND 860D OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF
1986, AS AMENDED (THE "CODE").
NEITHER THIS CERTIFICATE NOR ANY INTEREST HEREIN MAY BE TRANSFERRED UNLESS THE
PROPOSED TRANSFEREE DELIVERS TO THE TRUSTEE A TRANSFER AFFIDAVIT IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN.
NEITHER THIS CERTIFICATE NOR ANY INTEREST HEREIN MAY BE TRANSFERRED UNLESS THE
TRANSFEREE DELIVERS TO THE TRUSTEE A REPRESENTATION LETTER TO THE EFFECT THAT
SUCH TRANSFEREE IS NOT AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN SUBJECT TO THE EMPLOYEE
RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED ("ERISA"), OR A PLAN SUBJECT
TO SECTION 4975 OF THE CODE OR A PLAN SUBJECT TO MATERIALLY SIMILAR PROVISIONS
OF APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAW ("SIMILAR LAW") OR A PERSON INVESTING
ON BEHALF OF OR WITH PLAN ASSETS OF SUCH A PLAN. IN THE EVENT THAT SUCH
REPRESENTATION IS VIOLATED, OR ANY ATTEMPT IS MADE TO TRANSFER TO A PLAN OR
ARRANGEMENT SUBJECT TO SECTION 406 OF ERISA, A PLAN SUBJECT TO SECTION 4975 OF
THE CODE OR A PLAN SUBJECT TO SIMILAR LAW, OR A PERSON ACTING ON BEHALF OF ANY
SUCH PLAN OR ARRANGEMENT OR USING THE ASSETS OF ANY SUCH PLAN OR ARRANGEMENT,
SUCH ATTEMPTED TRANSFER OR ACQUISITION SHALL BE VOID AND OF NO EFFECT.
Certificate No. :
Cut-off Date : August 1, 2005
First Distribution Date : August 25, 2005
Initial Certificate Balance of this
Certificate ("Denomination") : $50
Initial Certificate Balances of all
Certificates of this Class : $50
CUSIP : 362341 MG 1
ISIN : US362341MG18
GS MORTGAGE SECURITIES CORP.
GSAMP Trust 2005-HE4
Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-HE4
Class R-3
evidencing a percentage interest in the distributions allocable to
the Certificates of the above-referenced Class.
Distributions in respect of this Certificate are distributable
monthly as set forth herein. This Class R-3 Certificate is not entitled to
distributions in respect of interest. This Certificate does not evidence an
obligation of, or an interest in, and is not guaranteed by the Depositor, the
Servicer, or the Trustee referred to below or any of their respective
affiliates. Neither this Certificate nor the Mortgage Loans are guaranteed or
insured by any governmental agency or instrumentality.
This certifies that [_____________] is the registered owner of the
Percentage Interest evidenced by this Certificate (obtained by dividing the
denomination of this Certificate by the aggregate of the denominations of all
Certificates of the Class to which this Certificate belongs) in certain monthly
distributions pursuant to a Pooling and Servicing Agreement, dated as of the
Cut-off Date specified above (the "Agreement"), among GS Mortgage Securities
Corp., as depositor (the "Depositor"), JPMorgan Chase Bank, National
Association, as servicer (the "Servicer"), X.X. Xxxxxx Trust Company, National
Association, as custodian, Xxxxx Fargo Bank, N.A., as custodian (collectively,
the "Custodians"), and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as trustee (the
"Trustee"). To the extent not defined herein, the capitalized terms used herein
have the meanings assigned in the Agreement. This Certificate is issued under
and is subject to the terms, provisions and conditions of the Agreement, to
which Agreement the Holder of this Certificate by virtue of the acceptance
hereof assents and by which such Holder is bound.
Any distribution of the proceeds of any remaining assets of the
Trust Fund will be made only upon presentment and surrender of this Class R-3
Certificate at the offices designated by the Trustee for such purposes.
No transfer of a Class R-3 Certificate shall be made unless the
Trustee shall have received a representation letter from the transferee of such
Certificate, acceptable to and in form and substance satisfactory to the
Trustee, to the effect that such transferee is not an employee benefit plan or
arrangement subject to Section 406 of ERISA, a plan or arrangement subject to
Section 4975 of the Code or a plan subject to Similar Law, or a person acting on
behalf of any such plan or arrangement nor using the assets of any such plan or
arrangement to effect such transfer, which representation letter shall not be an
expense of the Trustee, the Servicer or the Trust Fund. In the event that such
representation is violated, or any attempt is made to transfer to a plan or
arrangement subject to Section 406 of ERISA or a plan subject to Section 4975 of
the Code or a plan subject to Similar Law, or a person acting on behalf of any
such plan or arrangement or using the assets of any such plan or arrangement,
such attempted transfer or acquisition shall be void and of no effect.
Each Holder of this Class R-3 Certificate shall be deemed by the
acceptance or acquisition an Ownership Interest in this Class R-3 Certificate to
have agreed to be bound by the following provisions, and the rights of each
Person acquiring any Ownership Interest in this Class R-3 Certificate are
expressly subject to the following provisions: (i) each Person holding or
acquiring any Ownership Interest in this Class R-3 Certificate shall be a
Permitted Transferee and shall promptly notify the Trustee of any change or
impending change in its status as a Permitted Transferee, (ii) no Ownership
Interest in this Class R-3 Certificate may be registered on the Closing Date or
thereafter transferred, and the Trustee shall not register the Transfer of this
Certificate unless, in addition to the certificates required to be delivered to
the Trustee under Section 5.02(b) of the Agreement, the Trustee shall have been
furnished with a Transfer Affidavit of the initial owner or the proposed
transferee in the form attached as Exhibit G to the Agreement, (iii) each Person
holding or acquiring any Ownership Interest in this Class R-3 Certificate shall
agree (A) to obtain a Transfer Affidavit from any other Person to whom such
Person attempts to Transfer its Ownership Interest this Class R-3 Certificate,
(B) to obtain a Transfer Affidavit from any Person for whom such Person is
acting as nominee, trustee or agent in connection with any Transfer of this
Class R-3 Certificate, (C) not to cause income with respect to the Class R-3
Certificate to be attributable to a foreign permanent establishment or fixed
base, within the meaning of an applicable income tax treaty, of such Person or
any other U.S. Person and (D) not to Transfer the Ownership Interest in this
Class R-3 Certificate or to cause the Transfer of the Ownership Interest in this
Class R-3 Certificate to any other Person if it has actual knowledge that such
Person is not a Permitted Transferee and (iv) any attempted or purported
Transfer of the Ownership Interest in this Class R-3 Certificate in violation of
the provisions herein shall be absolutely null and void and shall vest no rights
in the purported Transferee.
Reference is hereby made to the further provisions of this
Certificate set forth on the reverse hereof, which further provisions shall for
all purposes have the same effect as if set forth at this place.
This Certificate shall not be entitled to any benefit under the
Agreement or be valid for any purpose unless manually authenticated by an
authorized signatory of the Trustee.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Trustee has caused this Certificate to be
duly executed.
Dated:
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST
COMPANY,
not in its individual capacity,
but solely as Trustee
By:
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Authenticated:
By:
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Authorized Signatory of
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY,
not in its individual capacity,
but solely as Trustee
GS MORTGAGE SECURITIES CORP.
GSAMP Trust 2005-HE4
Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates
This Certificate is one of a duly authorized issue of Certificates
designated as GSAMP Trust 2005-HE4 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, of the
Series specified on the face hereof (herein collectively called the
"Certificates"), and representing a beneficial ownership interest in the Trust
Fund created by the Agreement.
The Certificateholder, by its acceptance of this Certificate, agrees
that it will look solely to the funds on deposit in the Distribution Account for
payment hereunder and that the Trustee is not liable to the Certificateholders
for any amount payable under this Certificate or the Agreement or, except as
expressly provided in the Agreement, subject to any liability under the
Agreement.
This Certificate does not purport to summarize the Agreement and
reference is made to the Agreement for the interests, rights and limitations of
rights, benefits, obligations and duties evidenced thereby, and the rights,
duties and immunities of the Trustee.
Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, a distribution will be made
on the 25th day of each month or, if such 25th day is not a Business Day, the
Business Day immediately following (the "Distribution Date"), commencing on the
first Distribution Date specified on the face hereof, to the Person in whose
name this Certificate is registered at the close of business on the applicable
Record Date in an amount equal to the product of the Percentage Interest
evidenced by this Certificate and the amount required to be distributed to
Holders of Certificates of the Class to which this Certificate belongs on such
Distribution Date pursuant to the Agreement. The Record Date for each
Distribution Date is the last Business Day of the applicable Interest Accrual
Period for the related Distribution Date; provided, however, that for any
Definitive Certificates, the Record Date shall be the last Business Day of the
month immediately preceding the month of such Distribution Date (or if such day
is not a Business Day, on the immediately preceding Business Day).
Distributions on this Certificate shall be made by wire transfer of
immediately available funds to the account of the Holder hereof at a bank or
other entity having appropriate facilities therefor, if such Certificateholder
shall have so notified the Trustee in writing at least five Business Days prior
to the related Record Date and such Certificateholder shall satisfy the
conditions to receive such form of payment set forth in the Agreement, or, if
not, by check mailed by first class mail to the address of such
Certificateholder appearing in the Certificate Register. The final distribution
on each Certificate will be made in like manner, but only upon presentment and
surrender of such Certificate at the offices designated by the Trustee for such
purposes or such other location specified in the notice to Certificateholders of
such final distribution.
The Agreement permits, with certain exceptions therein provided, the
amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and obligations of the
Trustee and the rights of the Certificateholders under the Agreement at any time
by the Depositor, the Servicer and the Trustee with the consent of the Holders
of Certificates affected by such amendment evidencing the requisite Percentage
Interest, as provided in the Agreement. Any such consent by the Holder of this
Certificate shall be conclusive and binding on such Holder and upon all future
Holders of this Certificate and of any Certificate issued upon the transfer
hereof or in exchange therefor or in lieu hereof whether or not notation of such
consent is made upon this Certificate. The Agreement also permits the amendment
thereof, in certain limited circumstances, without the consent of the Holders of
any of the Certificates.
As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain limitations
therein set forth, the transfer of this Certificate is registrable in the
Certificate Register of the Trustee upon surrender of this Certificate for
registration of transfer at the offices designated by the Trustee for such
purposes, accompanied by a written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory
to the Trustee and the Certificate Registrar duly executed by the holder hereof
or such holder's attorney duly authorized in writing, and thereupon one or more
new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations and evidencing
the same aggregate Percentage Interest in the Trust Fund will be issued to the
designated transferee or transferees.
The Certificates are issuable only as registered Certificates
without coupons in denominations specified in the Agreement. As provided in the
Agreement and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, Certificates are
exchangeable for new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations
and evidencing the same aggregate Percentage Interest, as requested by the
Holder surrendering the same.
No service charge will be made for any such registration of transfer
or exchange, but the Trustee may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover
any tax or other governmental charge payable in connection therewith.
The Depositor and the Trustee and any agent of the Depositor or the
Trustee may treat the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered as the
owner hereof for all purposes, and neither the Depositor, the Trustee, nor any
such agent shall be affected by any notice to the contrary.
On any Distribution Date on which the aggregate Stated Principal
Balance of the Mortgage Loans is less than or equal to 10% of the Cut-off Date
Pool Principal Balance, the Person specified in Section 9.01 of the Agreement
will have the option to repurchase, in whole, from the Trust Fund all remaining
Mortgage Loans and all property acquired in respect of the Mortgage Loans at a
purchase price determined as provided in the Agreement. The obligations and
responsibilities created by the Agreement will terminate as provided in Section
9.01 of the Agreement.
Any term used herein that is defined in the Agreement shall have the
meaning assigned in the Agreement, and nothing herein shall be deemed
inconsistent with that meaning.
ASSIGNMENT
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s) and transfer(s)
unto
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(Please print or typewrite name and address including postal zip code of
assignee)
the Percentage Interest evidenced by the within Certificate and hereby
authorizes the transfer of registration of such Percentage Interest to assignee
on the Certificate Register of the Trust Fund.
I (We) further direct the Trustee to issue a new Certificate of a
like denomination and Class, to the above named assignee and deliver such
Certificate to the following address:
.
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Dated:
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Signature by or on behalf of assignor
DISTRIBUTION INSTRUCTIONS
The assignee should include the following for purposes of
distribution:
Distributions shall be made, by wire transfer or otherwise, in
immediately available funds to_________________________________________________,
_______________________________________________________________________________,
for the account of_____________________________________________________________,
account number ______________, or, if mailed by check, to______________________.
Applicable statements should be mailed to______________________________________,
_______________________________________________________________________________.
This information is provided by ___________________________________,
the assignee named above, or __________________________________________________,
as its agent.
EXHIBIT E
FORM OF CLASS X CERTIFICATE
SOLELY FOR U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES, THIS CERTIFICATE REPRESENTS THREE
"REGULAR INTERESTS" IN A "REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CONDUIT," AS THOSE
TERMS ARE DEFINED, RESPECTIVELY, IN SECTIONS 860G AND 860D OF THE INTERNAL
REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE "CODE"), AND CERTAIN OTHER ASSETS.
NEITHER THIS CERTIFICATE NOR ANY INTEREST HEREIN MAY BE TRANSFERRED UNLESS THE
PROPOSED TRANSFEROR DELIVERS TO THE TRUSTEE A TRANSFEROR LETTER IN THE FORM OF
EXHIBIT H TO THE AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN AND EITHER (i) THE TRUSTEE
RECEIVES A RULE 144A LETTER IN THE FORM OF EXHIBIT I TO THE AGREEMENT REFERRED
TO HEREIN OR (ii) THE TRUSTEE RECEIVES AN OPINION OF COUNSEL, DELIVERED AT THE
EXPENSE OF THE TRANSFEROR, THAT SUCH TRANSFER MAY BE MADE WITHOUT REGISTRATION
UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED.
NEITHER THIS CERTIFICATE NOR ANY INTEREST HEREIN MAY BE TRANSFERRED UNLESS THE
TRANSFEREE DELIVERS TO THE TRUSTEE EITHER A REPRESENTATION LETTER TO THE EFFECT
THAT SUCH TRANSFEREE IS NOT AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN SUBJECT TO TITLE I OF THE
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED ("ERISA"), OR A PLAN
SUBJECT TO SECTION 4975 OF THE CODE, OR A PLAN SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE FEDERAL,
STATE OR LOCAL LAW ("SIMILAR LAW") MATERIALLY SIMILAR TO THE FOREGOING
PROVISIONS OF ERISA OR THE CODE OR A PERSON INVESTING ON BEHALF OF OR WITH PLAN
ASSETS OF SUCH A PLAN, OR, IF THE TRANSFEREE IS AN INSURANCE COMPANY, A
REPRESENTATION LETTER THAT IT IS USING THE ASSETS OF ITS GENERAL ACCOUNT AND
THAT THE PURCHASE AND HOLDING OF THIS CERTIFICATE ARE COVERED UNDER SECTIONS I
AND III OF PROHIBITED TRANSACTION CLASS EXEMPTION 95-60 OR AN OPINION OF COUNSEL
SATISFACTORY TO THE TRUSTEE, TO THE EFFECT THAT THE PURCHASE OR HOLDING OF THIS
CERTIFICATE WILL NOT CONSTITUTE OR RESULT IN A PROHIBITED TRANSACTION WITHIN THE
MEANING OF ERISA, SECTION 4975 OF THE CODE OR ANY SIMILAR LAW AND WILL NOT
SUBJECT THE TRUSTEE, THE DEPOSITOR OR THE SERVICERS TO ANY OBLIGATION IN
ADDITION TO THOSE EXPRESSLY UNDERTAKEN IN THIS AGREEMENT OR TO ANY LIABILITY.
NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING ELSE TO THE CONTRARY HEREIN, ANY PURPORTED TRANSFER OF
THIS CERTIFICATE TO OR ON BEHALF OF AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN SUBJECT TO TITLE I
OF ERISA, SECTION 4975 OF THE CODE OR SIMILAR LAW WITHOUT THE REPRESENTATION
LETTER OR OPINION OF COUNSEL SATISFACTORY TO THE TRUSTEE AS DESCRIBED ABOVE
SHALL BE VOID AND OF NO EFFECT.
Certificate No. :
Cut-off Date : August 1, 2005
First Distribution Date : September 25, 2005
Percentage Interest of this
Certificate ("Denomination") :
CUSIP : 362341 KQ 1
ISIN: : US362341KQ18
GS MORTGAGE SECURITIES CORP.
GSAMP Trust 2005-HE4
Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-HE4
Class X
evidencing a percentage interest in the distributions allocable to
the Certificates of the above-referenced Class.
Distributions in respect of this Certificate are distributable
monthly as set forth herein. This Class X Certificate has no Certificate Balance
and is not entitled to distributions in respect of principal or interest. This
Certificate does not evidence an obligation of, or an interest in, and is not
guaranteed by the Depositor, the Servicer, the Purchaser, the Original Loan
Sellers or the Trustee referred to below or any of their respective affiliates.
Neither this Certificate nor the Mortgage Loans are guaranteed or insured by any
governmental agency or instrumentality.
This certifies that [_____________] is the registered owner of the
Percentage Interest evidenced by this Certificate in certain monthly
distributions pursuant to a Pooling and Servicing Agreement, dated as of the
Cut-off Date specified above (the "Agreement"), among GS Mortgage Securities
Corp., as depositor (the "Depositor"), JPMorgan Chase Bank, National
Association, as servicer (the "Servicer"), X.X. Xxxxxx Trust Company, National
Association, as custodian, Xxxxx Fargo Bank, N.A., as custodian (collectively,
the "Custodians"), and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as trustee (the
"Trustee"). To the extent not defined herein, the capitalized terms used herein
have the meanings assigned in the Agreement. This Certificate is issued under
and is subject to the terms, provisions and conditions of the Agreement, to
which Agreement the Holder of this Certificate by virtue of the acceptance
hereof assents and by which such Holder is bound.
Any distribution of the proceeds of any remaining assets of the
Trust Fund will be made only upon presentment and surrender of this Class X
Certificate at the offices designated by the Trustee for such purposes.
No transfer of a Class X Certificate shall be made unless the
Trustee shall have received a representation letter from the transferee of such
Certificate, acceptable to and in form and substance satisfactory to the
Trustee, to the effect that such transferee is not an employee benefit plan or
arrangement subject to Section 406 of ERISA, a plan or arrangement subject to
Section 4975 of the Code or a plan subject to Similar Law, or a person acting on
behalf of any such plan or arrangement nor using the assets of any such plan or
arrangement to effect such transfer, which representation letter shall not be an
expense of the Trustee, the Servicer or the Trust Fund. In the event that such
representation is violated, or any attempt is made to transfer to a plan or
arrangement subject to Section 406 of ERISA or a plan subject to Section 4975 of
the Code or a plan subject to Similar Law, or a person acting on behalf of any
such plan or arrangement or using the assets of any such plan or arrangement,
such attempted transfer or acquisition shall be void and of no effect.
Each Holder of this Class X Certificate shall be deemed by the
acceptance or acquisition an Ownership Interest in this Class X Certificate to
have agreed to be bound by the following provisions, and the rights of each
Person acquiring any Ownership Interest in this Class X Certificate are
expressly subject to the following provisions: (i) each Person holding or
acquiring any Ownership Interest in this Class X Certificate shall be a
Permitted Transferee and shall promptly notify the Trustee of any change or
impending change in its status as a Permitted Transferee, (ii) no Ownership
Interest in this Class X Certificate may be registered on the Closing Date or
thereafter transferred, and the Trustee shall not register the Transfer of this
Certificate unless, in addition to the certificates required to be delivered to
the Trustee under Section 5.02(b) of the Agreement, the Trustee shall have been
furnished with a Transfer Affidavit of the initial owner or the proposed
transferee in the form attached as Exhibit G to the Agreement, (iii) each Person
holding or acquiring any Ownership Interest in this Class X Certificate shall
agree (A) to obtain a Transfer Affidavit from any other Person to whom such
Person attempts to Transfer its Ownership Interest this Class X Certificate, (B)
to obtain a Transfer Affidavit from any Person for whom such Person is acting as
nominee, trustee or agent in connection with any Transfer of this Class X
Certificate, (C) not to cause income with respect to the Class X Certificate to
be attributable to a foreign permanent establishment or fixed base, within the
meaning of an applicable income tax treaty, of such Person or any other U.S.
Person and (D) not to Transfer the Ownership Interest in this Class X
Certificate or to cause the Transfer of the Ownership Interest in this Class X
Certificate to any other Person if it has actual knowledge that such Person is
not a Permitted Transferee and (iv) any attempted or purported Transfer of the
Ownership Interest in this Class X Certificate in violation of the provisions
herein shall be absolutely null and void and shall vest no rights in the
purported Transferee.
Reference is hereby made to the further provisions of this
Certificate set forth on the reverse hereof, which further provisions shall for
all purposes have the same effect as if set forth at this place.
This Certificate shall not be entitled to any benefit under the
Agreement or be valid for any purpose unless manually authenticated by an
authorized signatory of the Trustee.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Trustee has caused this Certificate to be
duly executed.
Dated:
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST
COMPANY,
not in its individual capacity,
but solely as Trustee
By:
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Authenticated:
By:
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Authorized Signatory of
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY,
not in its individual capacity,
but solely as Trustee
GS MORTGAGE SECURITIES CORP.
GSAMP Trust 2005-HE4
Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates
This Certificate is one of a duly authorized issue of Certificates
designated as GSAMP Trust 2005-HE4 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, of the
Series specified on the face hereof (herein collectively called the
"Certificates"), and representing a beneficial ownership interest in the Trust
Fund created by the Agreement.
The Certificateholder, by its acceptance of this Certificate, agrees
that it will look solely to the funds on deposit in the Distribution Account for
payment hereunder and that the Trustee is not liable to the Certificateholders
for any amount payable under this Certificate or the Agreement or, except as
expressly provided in the Agreement, subject to any liability under the
Agreement.
This Certificate does not purport to summarize the Agreement and
reference is made to the Agreement for the interests, rights and limitations of
rights, benefits, obligations and duties evidenced thereby, and the rights,
duties and immunities of the Trustee.
Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, a distribution will be made
on the 25th day of each month or, if such 25th day is not a Business Day, the
Business Day immediately following (the "Distribution Date"), commencing on the
first Distribution Date specified on the face hereof, to the Person in whose
name this Certificate is registered at the close of business on the applicable
Record Date in an amount equal to the product of the Percentage Interest
evidenced by this Certificate and the amount required to be distributed to
Holders of Certificates of the Class to which this Certificate belongs on such
Distribution Date pursuant to the Agreement. The Record Date for each
Distribution Date is the last Business Day of the applicable Interest Accrual
Period for the related Distribution Date; provided, however, that for any
Definitive Certificates, the Record Date shall be the last Business Day of the
month immediately preceding the month of such Distribution Date (or if such day
is not a Business Day, on the immediately preceding Business Day).
Distributions on this Certificate shall be made by wire transfer of
immediately available funds to the account of the Holder hereof at a bank or
other entity having appropriate facilities therefor, if such Certificateholder
shall have so notified the Trustee in writing at least five Business Days prior
to the related Record Date and such Certificateholder shall satisfy the
conditions to receive such form of payment set forth in the Agreement, or, if
not, by check mailed by first class mail to the address of such
Certificateholder appearing in the Certificate Register. The final distribution
on each Certificate will be made in like manner, but only upon presentment and
surrender of such Certificate at the offices designated by the Trustee for such
purposes or such other location specified in the notice to Certificateholders of
such final distribution.
The Agreement permits, with certain exceptions therein provided, the
amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and obligations of the
Trustee and the rights of the Certificateholders under the Agreement at any time
by the Depositor, the Servicer and the Trustee with the consent of the Holders
of Certificates affected by such amendment evidencing the requisite Percentage
Interest, as provided in the Agreement. Any such consent by the Holder of this
Certificate shall be conclusive and binding on such Holder and upon all future
Holders of this Certificate and of any Certificate issued upon the transfer
hereof or in exchange therefor or in lieu hereof whether or not notation of such
consent is made upon this Certificate. The Agreement also permits the amendment
thereof, in certain limited circumstances, without the consent of the Holders of
any of the Certificates.
As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain limitations
therein set forth, the transfer of this Certificate is registrable in the
Certificate Register of the Trustee upon surrender of this Certificate for
registration of transfer at the offices designated by the Trustee for such
purposes, accompanied by a written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory
to the Trustee and the Certificate Registrar duly executed by the holder hereof
or such holder's attorney duly authorized in writing, and thereupon one or more
new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations and evidencing
the same aggregate Percentage Interest in the Trust Fund will be issued to the
designated transferee or transferees.
The Certificates are issuable only as registered Certificates
without coupons in denominations specified in the Agreement. As provided in the
Agreement and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, Certificates are
exchangeable for new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations
and evidencing the same aggregate Percentage Interest, as requested by the
Holder surrendering the same.
No service charge will be made for any such registration of transfer
or exchange, but the Trustee may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover
any tax or other governmental charge payable in connection therewith.
The Depositor, the Servicer and the Trustee and any agent of the
Depositor or the Trustee may treat the Person in whose name this Certificate is
registered as the owner hereof for all purposes, and neither the Depositor, the
Trustee, nor any such agent shall be affected by any notice to the contrary.
On any Distribution Date on which the aggregate Stated Principal
Balance of the Mortgage Loans is less than or equal to 10% of the Cut-off Date
Pool Principal Balance, the Person specified in Section 9.01 of the Agreement
will have the option to repurchase, in whole, from the Trust Fund all remaining
Mortgage Loans and all property acquired in respect of the Mortgage Loans at a
purchase price determined as provided in the Agreement. The obligations and
responsibilities created by the Agreement will terminate as provided in Section
9.01 of the Agreement.
Any term used herein that is defined in the Agreement shall have the
meaning assigned in the Agreement, and nothing herein shall be deemed
inconsistent with that meaning.
ASSIGNMENT
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s) and transfer(s)
unto
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(Please print or typewrite name and address including postal zip code of
assignee)
the Percentage Interest evidenced by the within Certificate and hereby
authorizes the transfer of registration of such Percentage Interest to assignee
on the Certificate Register of the Trust Fund.
I (We) further direct the Trustee to issue a new Certificate of a
like denomination and Class, to the above named assignee and deliver such
Certificate to the following address:
.
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Dated:
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Signature by or on behalf of assignor
DISTRIBUTION INSTRUCTIONS
The assignee should include the following for purposes of
distribution:
Distributions shall be made, by wire transfer or otherwise, in
immediately available funds to_________________________________________________,
_______________________________________________________________________________,
for the account of_____________________________________________________________,
account number ______________, or, if mailed by check, to______________________.
Applicable statements should be mailed to______________________________________,
_______________________________________________________________________________.
This information is provided by ___________________________________,
the assignee named above, or __________________________________________________,
as its agent.
EXHIBIT F
FORM OF INITIAL CERTIFICATION OF [CUSTODIANS] [TRUSTEE]
[date]
[Depositor]
[Servicer]
[Trustee] ((1))
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Pooling and Servicing Agreement among GS Mortgage Securities Corp.,
as Depositor, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as
Servicer, X.X. Xxxxxx Trust Company, National Association, as
Custodian, Xxxxx Fargo Bank, N.A., as Custodian and Deutsche
Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, GSAMP Trust, 2005-HE4
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Gentlemen:
In accordance with Section 2.02 of the above-captioned Pooling and
Servicing Agreement (the "Pooling and Servicing Agreement"), the undersigned, as
[Custodian] [Trustee], for each Mortgage Loan listed in the Mortgage Loan
Schedule (other than any Mortgage Loan listed in the attached schedule of
exceptions), certifies that it has received:
(i) the original Mortgage Note, endorsed as provided in the
following form: "Pay to the order of ________, without recourse"; and
(ii) a duly executed Assignment of Mortgage (which may be included
in a blanket assignment or assignments).
Based on its review and examination and only as to the foregoing
documents, such documents appear regular on their face and related to such
Mortgage Loan.
The [Custodian] [Trustee] has made no independent examination of any
documents contained in each Mortgage File beyond the review specifically
required in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement. The [Custodian] [Trustee] makes
no representations as to: (i) the validity, legality, sufficiency,
enforceability, recordability or genuineness of any of the documents contained
in each Mortgage File of any of the Mortgage Loans identified on the Mortgage
Loan Schedule, or (ii) the collectability, insurability, effectiveness or
suitability of any such Mortgage Loan or the perfection or priority of any
Mortgage. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the [Custodian]
[Trustee] has made no determination and makes no representations as to whether
(i) any endorsement is sufficient to transfer all right, title and interest of
the party so endorsing, as Noteholder or assignee thereof, in and to that
Mortgage Note or (ii) any assignment is in recordable form or sufficient to
effect the assignment of and transfer to the assignee thereof, under the
Mortgage to which the assignment relates.
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(1) Only in the certification by the Custodians.
Capitalized words and phrases used herein shall have the respective
meanings assigned to them in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement.
[X.X. XXXXXX TRUST COMPANY,
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
as Custodian
By:
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Name:
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Title: ]
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[XXXXX FARGO BANK, N.A.,
as Custodian
By:
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Name:
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Title:
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[DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST
COMPANY,
as Trustee
By:
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Name:
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Title: ]
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EXHIBIT G
FORM OF DOCUMENT CERTIFICATION
AND EXCEPTION REPORT OF [CUSTODIAN] [TRUSTEE]
[date]
[Depositor]
[Servicers]
[Trustee]((2))
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Pooling and Servicing Agreement among GS Mortgage Securities Corp.,
as Depositor, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as
Servicer, X.X. Xxxxxx Trust Company, National Association, as
Custodian, Xxxxx Fargo Bank, N.A., as Custodian and Deutsche
Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, GSAMP Trust, 2005-HE4
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Gentlemen:
In accordance with Section 2.02 of the above-captioned Pooling and
Servicing Agreement (the "Pooling and Servicing Agreement"), the undersigned, as
[Custodian] [Trustee], hereby certifies that as to each Mortgage Loan listed in
the Mortgage Loan Schedule (other than any Mortgage Loan paid in full or listed
on the attached Document Exception Report) it has received:
(i) The original Mortgage Note, endorsed in the form provided in
Section 2.01 of the Pooling and Servicing Agreement, with all intervening
endorsements showing a complete chain of endorsement from the originator
to the last endorsee.
(ii) The original recorded Mortgage or a certified copy thereof.
(iii) A duly executed Assignment of Mortgage endorsed in blank
[2.01(b)(v)] in the form provided in Section 2.01 of the Pooling and
Servicing Agreement; or, if the [Custodian] [Trustee] has actual knowledge
that the related Mortgage has not been returned from the applicable
recording office, a copy of the Assignment of Mortgage (excluding
information to be provided by the recording office).
(iv) The original or duplicate original recorded assignment or
assignments of the Mortgage showing a complete chain of assignment from
the originator to the last endorsee.
(v) The original or duplicate original or certified copy lender's
title policy and all riders thereto or, any one of an original title
binder, an original preliminary title report or an original title
commitment, or a copy thereof certified by the title company.
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(1) Only in the certification by the Custodians.
Based on its review and examination and only as to the foregoing
documents, (a) such documents appear regular on their face and related to such
Mortgage Loan, and (b) the information set forth in items (1), (2) and (13) of
the Mortgage Loan Schedule and the Data Tape Information accurately reflects
information set forth in the Custodial File.
The [Custodian] [Trustee] has made no independent examination of any
documents contained in each Mortgage File beyond the review of the Custodial
File specifically required in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement. The
[Custodian] [Trustee] makes no representations as to: (i) the validity,
legality, sufficiency, enforceability, recordability or genuineness of any of
the documents contained in each Mortgage File of any of the Mortgage Loans
identified on the Mortgage Loan Schedule or (ii) the collectability,
insurability, effectiveness or suitability of any such Mortgage Loan or the
perfection or priority of any Mortgage. Notwithstanding anything herein to the
contrary, the [Custodian] [Trustee] has made no determination and makes no
representations as to whether (i) any endorsement is sufficient to transfer all
right, title and interest of the party so endorsing, as Noteholder or assignee
thereof, in and to that Mortgage Note or (ii) any assignment is in recordable
form or sufficient to effect the assignment of and transfer to the assignee
thereof, under the Mortgage to which the assignment relates.
Capitalized words and phrases used herein shall have the respective
meanings assigned to them in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement.
X.X. XXXXXX TRUST COMPANY,
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
as Custodian
By:
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Name:
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Title:
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XXXXX FARGO BANK, N.A.,
as Custodian
By:
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Name:
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Title:
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DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST
COMPANY,
as Trustee
By:
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Name:
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Title:
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EXHIBIT H
RESIDUAL TRANSFER AFFIDAVIT
GSAMP Trust 2005-HE4,
Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates
STATE OF )
) ss.:
COUNTY OF )
The undersigned, being first duly sworn, deposes and says as
follows:
1. The undersigned is an officer of ___________________, the
proposed Transferee of an Ownership Interest in a Residual Certificate (the
"Certificate") issued pursuant to the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as
of August 1, 2005 (the "Agreement"), among GS Mortgage Securities Corp., as
depositor (the "Depositor"), JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as
servicer ( the "Servicer"), X.X. Xxxxxx Trust Company, National Association, as
custodian, Xxxxx Fargo Bank, N.A., as custodian (collectively, the "Custodians")
and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as trustee (the "Trustee").
Capitalized terms used, but not defined herein or in Exhibit 1 hereto, shall
have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Agreement. The Transferee has
authorized the undersigned to make this affidavit on behalf of the Transferee
for the benefit of the Depositor and the Trustee.
2. The Transferee is, as of the date hereof, and will be, as of the
date of the Transfer, a Permitted Transferee. The Transferee is acquiring its
Ownership Interest in the Certificate for its own account. The Transferee has no
knowledge that any such affidavit is false.
3. The Transferee has been advised of, and understands that (i) a
tax will be imposed on Transfers of the Certificate to Persons that are not
Permitted Transferees; (ii) such tax will be imposed on the transferor, or, if
such Transfer is through an agent (which includes a broker, nominee or
middleman) for a Person that is not a Permitted Transferee, on the agent; and
(iii) the Person otherwise liable for the tax shall be relieved of liability for
the tax if the subsequent Transferee furnished to such Person an affidavit that
such subsequent Transferee is a Permitted Transferee and, at the time of
Transfer, such Person does not have actual knowledge that the affidavit is
false.
4. The Transferee has been advised of, and understands that a tax
will be imposed on a "pass-through entity" holding the Certificate if at any
time during the taxable year of the pass-through entity a Person that is not a
Permitted Transferee is the record holder of an interest in such entity. The
Transferee understands that such tax will not be imposed for any period with
respect to which the record holder furnishes to the pass-through entity an
affidavit that such record holder is a Permitted Transferee and the pass-through
entity does not have actual knowledge that such affidavit is false. (For this
purpose, a "pass-through entity" includes a regulated investment company, a real
estate investment trust or common trust fund, a partnership, trust or estate,
and certain cooperatives and, except as may be provided in Treasury Regulations,
persons holding interests in pass-through entities as a nominee for another
Person.)
5. The Transferee has reviewed the provisions of Section 5.02(c) of
the Agreement and understands the legal consequences of the acquisition of an
Ownership Interest in the Certificate including, without limitation, the
restrictions on subsequent Transfers and the provisions regarding voiding the
Transfer and mandatory sales. The Transferee expressly agrees to be bound by and
to abide by the provisions of Section 5.02(c) of the Agreement and the
restrictions noted on the face of the Certificate. The Transferee understands
and agrees that any breach of any of the representations included herein shall
render the Transfer to the Transferee contemplated hereby null and void.
6. The Transferee agrees to require a Transfer Affidavit from any
Person to whom the Transferee attempts to Transfer its Ownership Interest in the
Certificate, and in connection with any Transfer by a Person for whom the
Transferee is acting as nominee, trustee or agent, and the Transferee will not
Transfer its Ownership Interest or cause any Ownership Interest to be
Transferred to any Person that the Transferee knows is not a Permitted
Transferee. In connection with any such Transfer by the Transferee, the
Transferee agrees to deliver to the Trustee a certificate substantially in the
form set forth as Exhibit I to the Agreement (a "Transferor Certificate") to the
effect that such Transferee has no actual knowledge that the Person to which the
Transfer is to be made is not a Permitted Transferee.
7. The Transferee has historically paid its debts as they have come
due, intends to pay its debts as they come due in the future, and understands
that the taxes payable with respect to the Certificate may exceed the cash flow
with respect thereto in some or all periods and intends to pay such taxes as
they become due. The Transferee does not have the intention to impede the
assessment or collection of any tax legally required to be paid with respect to
the Certificate.
8. The Transferee's taxpayer identification number is __________.
9. The Transferee is a U.S. Person as defined in Code Section
7701(a)(30).
10. The Transferee is aware that the Certificate may be a
"noneconomic residual interest" within the meaning of proposed Treasury
regulations promulgated pursuant to the Code and that the transferor of a
noneconomic residual interest will remain liable for any taxes due with respect
to the income on such residual interest, unless no significant purpose of the
transfer was to impede the assessment or collection of tax.
11. The Transferee will not cause income from the Certificate to be
attributable to a foreign permanent establishment or fixed base, within the
meaning of an applicable income tax treaty, of the Transferee or any other U.S.
person.
12. Check one of the following:
[_] The present value of the anticipated tax liabilities associated
with holding the Certificate, as applicable, does not exceed the sum of:
(i) the present value of any consideration given to the Transferee
to acquire such Certificate;
(ii) the present value of the expected future distributions on such
Certificate; and
(iii) the present value of the anticipated tax savings associated
with holding such Certificate as the related REMIC generates
losses.
For purposes of this calculation, (i) the Transferee is assumed to
pay tax at the highest rate currently specified in Section 11(b) of the Code
(but the tax rate in Section 55(b)(1)(B) of the Code may be used in lieu of the
highest rate specified in Section 11(b) of the Code if the Transferee has been
subject to the alternative minimum tax under Section 55 of the Code in the
preceding two years and will compute its taxable income in the current taxable
year using the alternative minimum tax rate) and (ii) present values are
computed using a discount rate equal to the short-term Federal rate prescribed
by Section 1274(d) of the Code for the month of the transfer and the compounding
period used by the Transferee.
[_] The transfer of the Certificate complies with U.S. Treasury
Regulations Sections 1.860E-1(c)(5) and (6) and, accordingly,
(i) the Transferee is an "eligible corporation," as defined in
U.S. Treasury Regulations Section 1.860E-1(c)(6)(i), as to
which income from the Certificate will only be taxed in the
United States;
(ii) at the time of the transfer, and at the close of the
Transferee's two fiscal years preceding the year of the
transfer, the Transferee had gross assets for financial
reporting purposes (excluding any obligation of a person
related to the Transferee within the meaning of U.S. Treasury
Regulations Section 1.860E-1(c)(6)(ii)) in excess of $100
million and net assets in excess of $10 million;
(iii) the Transferee will transfer the Certificate only to another
"eligible corporation," as defined in U.S. Treasury
Regulations Section 1.860E-1(c)(6)(i), in a transaction that
satisfies the requirements of Sections 1.860E-1(c)(4)(i), (ii)
and (iii) and Section 1.860E-1(c)(5) of the U.S. Treasury
Regulations; and
(iv) the Transferee determined the consideration paid to it to
acquire the Certificate based on reasonable market assumptions
(including, but not limited to, borrowing and investment
rates, prepayment and loss assumptions, expense and
reinvestment assumptions, tax rates and other factors specific
to the Transferee) that it has determined in good faith.
[_] None of the above.
13. The Transferee is not an employee benefit plan that is subject
to Title I of ERISA or a plan that is subject to Section 4975 of the Code or a
plan subject to any Federal, state or local law that is substantially similar to
Title I of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code, and the Transferee is not acting
on behalf of or investing plan assets of such a plan.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Transferee has caused this instrument to be
executed on its behalf, pursuant to authority of its Board of Directors, by its
duly authorized officer and its corporate seal to be hereunto affixed, duly
attested, this __ day of ________, 20__.
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Print Name of Transferee
By:
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Name:
Title:
[Corporate Seal]
ATTEST:
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[Assistant] Secretary
Personally appeared before me the above-named __________, known or
proved to me to be the same person who executed the foregoing instrument and to
be the ___________ of the Transferee, and acknowledged that he executed the same
as his free act and deed and the free act and deed of the Transferee.
Subscribed and sworn before me this __ day of ________, 20__.
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NOTARY PUBLIC
My Commission expires the __ day
of _________, 20__
EXHIBIT I
FORM OF TRANSFEROR CERTIFICATE
__________, 20__
GS Mortgage Securities Corp.
00 Xxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000
Attention:
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company,
as Trustee
0000 Xxxx Xx. Xxxxxx Xxxxx
Xxxxx Xxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000-0000
GSAMP Trust, 2005-HE4, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Class [ ]
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Ladies and Gentlemen:
In connection with our disposition of the above Certificates we
certify that (a) we understand that the Certificates have not been registered
under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act"), and are being disposed
by us in a transaction that is exempt from the registration requirements of the
Act, (b) we have not offered or sold any Certificates to, or solicited offers to
buy any Certificates from, any person, or otherwise approached or negotiated
with any person with respect thereto, in a manner that would be deemed, or taken
any other action which would result in, a violation of Section 5 of the Act and
(c) to the extent we are disposing of a Residual Certificate, (A) we have no
knowledge the Transferee is not a Permitted Transferee and (B) after conducting
a reasonable investigation of the financial condition of the Transferee, we have
no knowledge and no reason to believe that the Transferee will not pay all taxes
with respect to the Residual Certificates as they become due and (C) we have no
reason to believe that the statements made in paragraphs 7, 10 and 11 of the
Transferee's Residual Transfer Affidavit are false.
Very truly yours,
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Print Name of Transferor
By:
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Authorized Officer
EXHIBIT J
FORM OF RULE 144A LETTER
____________, 20__
GS Mortgage Securities Corp.
00 Xxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000
Attention:
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company,
as Trustee
0000 Xxxx Xx. Xxxxxx Xxxxx
Xxxxx Xxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000-0000
GSAMP Trust 2005-HE4, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Class [ ]
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Ladies and Gentlemen:
In connection with our acquisition of the above Certificates we
certify that (a) we understand that the Certificates are not being registered
under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act"), or any state
securities laws and are being transferred to us in a transaction that is exempt
from the registration requirements of the Act and any such laws, (b) we have
such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters that we are
capable of evaluating the merits and risks of investments in the Certificates,
(c) we have had the opportunity to ask questions of and receive answers from the
Depositor concerning the purchase of the Certificates and all matters relating
thereto or any additional information deemed necessary to our decision to
purchase the Certificates, (d) either we are not an employee benefit plan that
is subject to Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as
amended ("ERISA"), or a plan or arrangement that is subject to Section 4975 of
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), or a plan subject to
any Federal, state or local law materially similar to the foregoing provisions
of ERISA or the Code, nor are we acting on behalf of any such plan or
arrangement nor using the assets of any such plan or arrangement to effect such
acquisition, or, with respect to a Class X Certificate, the purchaser is an
insurance company that is purchasing this certificate with funds contained in an
"insurance company general account" (as such term is defined in Section V(e) of
Prohibited Transaction Class Exemption 95-60 ("PTCE 95-60")) and that the
purchase and holding of such Certificates are covered under Sections I and II of
PTCE 95-60, (e) we have not, nor has anyone acting on our behalf offered,
transferred, pledged, sold or otherwise disposed of the Certificates, any
interest in the Certificates or any other similar security to, or solicited any
offer to buy or accept a transfer, pledge or other disposition of the
Certificates, any interest in the Certificates or any other similar security
from, or otherwise approached or negotiated with respect to the Certificates,
any interest in the Certificates or any other similar security with, any person
in any manner, or made any general solicitation by means of general advertising
or in any other manner, or taken any other action, that would constitute a
distribution of the Certificates under the Securities Act or that would render
the disposition of the Certificates a violation of Section 5 of the Securities
Act or require registration pursuant thereto, nor will act, nor has authorized
or will authorize any person to act, in such manner with respect to the
Certificates, and (f) we are a "qualified institutional buyer" as that term is
defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act and have completed either of the
forms of certification to that effect attached hereto as Annex 1 or Annex 2. We
are aware that the sale to us is being made in reliance on Rule 144A. We are
acquiring the Certificates for our own account or for resale pursuant to Rule
144A and further, we understand that such Certificates may be resold, pledged or
transferred only (i) to a person reasonably believed to be a qualified
institutional buyer that purchases for its own account or for the account of a
qualified institutional buyer to whom notice is given that the resale, pledge or
transfer is being made in reliance on Rule 144A, or (ii) pursuant to another
exemption from registration under the Securities Act.
ANNEX 1 TO EXHIBIT J
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QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER STATUS UNDER SEC RULE 144A
[For Transferees Other Than Registered Investment Companies]
The undersigned (the "Buyer") hereby certifies as follows to the
parties listed in the Rule 144A Transferee Certificate to which this
certification relates with respect to the Certificates described therein:
1. As indicated below, the undersigned is the President, Chief
Financial Officer, Senior Vice President or other executive officer of the
Buyer.
2. In connection with purchases by the Buyer, the Buyer is a
"qualified institutional buyer" as that term is defined in Rule 144A under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("Rule 144A"), because (i) the Buyer owned
and/or invested on a discretionary basis $ (3) in securities (except for the
excluded securities referred to below) as of the end of the Buyer's most recent
fiscal year (such amount being calculated in accordance with Rule 144A and (ii)
the Buyer satisfies the criteria in the category marked below.
____ Corporation, etc. The Buyer is a corporation (other than a
bank, savings and loan association or similar institution),
Massachusetts or similar business trust, partnership, or
charitable organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
____ Bank. The Buyer (a) is a national bank or banking institution
organized under the laws of any State, territory or the
District of Columbia, the business of which is substantially
confined to banking and is supervised by the State or
territorial banking commission or similar official or is a
foreign bank or equivalent institution, and (b) has an audited
net worth of at least $25,000,000 as demonstrated in its
latest annual financial statements, a copy of which is
attached hereto.
____ Savings and Loan. The Buyer (a) is a savings and loan
association, building and loan association, cooperative bank,
homestead association or similar institution, which is
supervised and examined by a State or Federal authority having
supervision over any such institutions or is a foreign savings
and loan association or equivalent institution and (b) has an
audited net worth of at least $25,000,000 as demonstrated in
its latest annual financial statements, a copy of which is
attached hereto.
____ Broker-dealer. The Buyer is a dealer registered pursuant to
Section 15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
____ Insurance Company. The Buyer is an insurance company whose
primary and predominant business activity is the writing of
insurance or the reinsuring of risks underwritten by insurance
companies and which is subject to supervision by the insurance
commissioner or a similar official or agency of a State,
territory or the District of Columbia.
____ State or Local Plan. The Buyer is a plan established and
maintained by a State, its political subdivisions, or any
agency or instrumentality of the State or its political
subdivisions, for the benefit of its employees.
____ ERISA Plan. The Buyer is an employee benefit plan within the
meaning of Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security
Act of 1974.
____ Investment Advisor. The Buyer is an investment advisor
registered under the Investment Advisors Act of 1940.
____ Small Business Investment Company. Buyer is a small business
investment company licensed by the U.S. Small Business
Administration under Section 301(c) or (d) of the Small
Business Investment Act of 1958.
____ Business Development Company. Buyer is a business development
company as defined in Section 202(a)(22) of the Investment
Advisors Act of 1940.
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(1) Buyer must own and/or invest on a discretionary basis at least $100,000,000
in securities unless Buyer is a dealer, and, in that case, Buyer must own and/or
invest on a discretionary basis at least $10,000,000 in securities.
3. The term "securities" as used herein does not include (i)
securities of issuers that are affiliated with the Buyer, (ii) securities that
are part of an unsold allotment to or subscription by the Buyer, if the Buyer is
a dealer, (iii) securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. or any
instrumentality thereof, (iv) bank deposit notes and certificates of deposit,
(v) loan participations, (vi) repurchase agreements, (vii) securities owned but
subject to a repurchase agreement and (viii) currency, interest rate and
commodity swaps.
4. For purposes of determining the aggregate amount of securities
owned and/or invested on a discretionary basis by the Buyer, the Buyer used the
cost of such securities to the Buyer and did not include any of the securities
referred to in the preceding paragraph, except (i) where the Buyer reports its
securities holdings in its financial statements on the basis of their market
value, and (ii) no current information with respect to the cost of those
securities has been published. If clause (ii) in the preceding sentence applies,
the securities may be valued at market. Further, in determining such aggregate
amount, the Buyer may have included securities owned by subsidiaries of the
Buyer, but only if such subsidiaries are consolidated with the Buyer in its
financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles and if the investments of such subsidiaries are managed under the
Buyer's direction. However, such securities were not included if the Buyer is a
majority-owned, consolidated subsidiary of another enterprise and the Buyer is
not itself a reporting company under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended.
5. The Buyer acknowledges that it is familiar with Rule 144A and
understands that the seller to it and other parties related to the Certificates
are relying and will continue to rely on the statements made herein because one
or more sales to the Buyer may be in reliance on Rule 144A.
6. Until the date of purchase of the Rule 144A Securities, the Buyer
will notify each of the parties to which this certification is made of any
changes in the information and conclusions herein. Until such notice is given,
the Buyer's purchase of the Certificates will constitute a reaffirmation of this
certification as of the date of such purchase. In addition, if the Buyer is a
bank or savings and loan is provided above, the Buyer agrees that it will
furnish to such parties updated annual financial statements promptly after they
become available.
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Print Name of Transferor
By:
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Name:
Title:
Date:
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ANNEX 2 TO EXHIBIT J
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QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER STATUS UNDER SEC RULE 144A
[For Transferees That are Registered Investment Companies]
The undersigned (the "Buyer") hereby certifies as follows to the
parties listed in the Rule 144A Transferee Certificate to which this
certification relates with respect to the Certificates described therein:
1. As indicated below, the undersigned is the President, Chief
Financial Officer or Senior Vice President of the Buyer or, if the Buyer is a
"qualified institutional buyer" as that term is defined in Rule 144A under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("Rule 144A"), because Buyer is part of a
Family of Investment Companies (as defined below), is such an officer of the
Adviser.
2. In connection with purchases by Buyer, the Buyer is a "qualified
institutional buyer" as defined in SEC Rule 144A because (i) the Buyer is an
investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as
amended and (ii) as marked below, the Buyer alone, or the Buyer's Family of
Investment Companies, owned at least $100,000,000 in securities (other than the
excluded securities referred to below) as of the end of the Buyer's most recent
fiscal year. For purposes of determining the amount of securities owned by the
Buyer or the Buyer's Family of Investment Companies, the cost of such securities
was used, except (i) where the Buyer or the Buyer's Family of Investment
Companies reports its securities holdings in its financial statements on the
basis of their market value, and (ii) no current information with respect to the
cost of those securities has been published. If clause (ii) in the preceding
sentence applies, the securities may be valued at market.
____ The Buyer owned $ in securities (other than the excluded
securities referred to below) as of the end of the Buyer's
most recent fiscal year (such amount being calculated in
accordance with Rule 144A).
____ The Buyer is part of a Family of Investment Companies which
owned in the aggregate $ in securities (other than the
excluded securities referred to below) as of the end of the
Buyer's most recent fiscal year (such amount being calculated
in accordance with Rule 144A).
3. The term "Family of Investment Companies" as used herein means
two or more registered investment companies (or series thereof) that have the
same investment adviser or investment advisers that are affiliated (by virtue of
being majority owned subsidiaries of the same parent or because one investment
adviser is a majority owned subsidiary of the other).
4. The term "securities" as used herein does not include (i)
securities of issuers that are affiliated with the Buyer or are part of the
Buyer's Family of Investment Companies, (ii) securities issued or guaranteed by
the U.S. or any instrumentality thereof, (iii) bank deposit notes and
certificates of deposit, (iv) loan participations, (v) repurchase agreements,
(vi) securities owned but subject to a repurchase agreement and (vii) currency,
interest rate and commodity swaps.
5. The Buyer is familiar with Rule 144A and understands that the
parties listed in the Rule 144A Transferee Certificate to which this
certification relates are relying and will continue to rely on the statements
made herein because one or more sales to the Buyer will be in reliance on Rule
144A. In addition, the Buyer will only purchase for the Buyer's own account.
6. Until the date of purchase of the Certificates, the undersigned
will notify the parties listed in the Rule 144A Transferee Certificate to which
this certification relates of any changes in the information and conclusions
herein. Until such notice is given, the Buyer's purchase of the Certificates
will constitute a reaffirmation of this certification by the undersigned as of
the date of such purchase.
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Print Name of Transferor
By:
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Name:
Title:
IF AN ADVISER:
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Print Name of Buyer
Date:
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EXHIBIT K
FORM OF INVESTMENT LETTER (NON-RULE 144A)
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Date
GS Mortgage Securities Corp.
00 Xxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000
Attention: Xxxxx Xxxxxxx
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company
0000 Xxxx Xx. Xxxxxx Xxxxx
Xxxxx Xxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000
Re: GSAMP Trust 2005-HE4, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates,
Series 2005-HE4, Class [__]
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Ladies and Gentlemen:
In connection with our acquisition of the above Certificates we
certify that (a) we understand that the Certificates are not being registered
under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act"), or any state
securities laws and are being transferred to us in a transaction that is exempt
from the registration requirements of the Act and any such laws, (b) we are an
institutional "accredited investor" (within the meaning of Rule 501(a)(1), (2),
(3) or (7) of Regulation D under the Act, and have such knowledge and experience
in financial and business matters that we are capable of evaluating the merits
and risks of investments in the Certificates, (c) we have had the opportunity to
ask questions of and receive answers from the Depositor concerning the purchase
of the Certificates and all matters relating thereto or any additional
information deemed necessary to our decision to purchase the Certificates, (d)
either we are not an employee benefit plan that is subject to the Employee
Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended ("ERISA"), or a plan or
arrangement that is subject to Section 4975 of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986, as amended (the "Code") or a plan subject to any federal, state or local
law materially similar to the foregoing provisions of ERISA or the Code, nor are
we acting on behalf of any such plan or arrangement nor using the assets of any
such plan or arrangement to effect such acquisition, or, with respect to a Class
X Certificate, the purchaser is an insurance company that is purchasing this
certificate with funds contained in an "insurance company general account" (as
such term is defined in Section V(e) of Prohibited Transaction Class Exemption
95-60 ("PTCE 95-60")) and that the purchase and holding of such Certificates are
covered under Sections I and III of PTCE 95-60, (e) we are acquiring the
Certificates for investment for our own account and not with a view to any
distribution of such Certificates (but without prejudice to our right at all
times to sell or otherwise dispose of the Certificates in accordance with clause
(g) below), (f) we have not offered or sold any Certificates to, or solicited
offers to buy any Certificates from, any person, or otherwise approached or
negotiated with any person with respect thereto, or taken any other action which
would result in a violation of Section 5 of the Act, and (g) we will not sell,
transfer or otherwise dispose of any Certificates unless (1) such sale, transfer
or other disposition is made pursuant to an effective registration statement
under the Act or is exempt from such registration requirements, and if
requested, we will at our expense provide an opinion of counsel satisfactory to
the addressees of this Certificate that such sale, transfer or other disposition
may be made pursuant to an exemption from the Act, (2) the purchaser or
transferee of such Certificate has executed and delivered to you a certificate
to substantially the same effect as this certificate, and (3) the purchaser or
transferee has otherwise complied with any conditions for transfer set forth in
the Pooling and Servicing Agreement.
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Print Name of Transferor
By:
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Name:
Title:
Date:
EXHIBIT L
FORM OF REQUEST FOR RELEASE
(for [Custodians] [Trustee])
To: [Address]
In connection with the administration of the Mortgage Loans held by
you as the [Custodian] [Trustee] on behalf of the Certificateholders we request
the release, and acknowledge receipt, of the (Custodial File/[specify
documents]) for the Mortgage Loan described below, for the reason indicated.
Mortgagor's Name, Address & Zip Code:
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Mortgage Loan Number:
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Reason for Requesting Documents (check one)
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____1. Mortgage Loan Paid in Full. (The Company hereby certifies that
all amounts received in connection therewith have been
credited to the Collection Account as provided in the Pooling
and Servicing Agreement.)
____2. Mortgage Loan Repurchase Pursuant to Section 2.03, 2.07 or
3.28 of the Pooling and Servicing Agreement. (The Company
hereby certifies that the repurchase price has been credited
to the Collection Account as provided in the Pooling and
Servicing Agreement.)
____3. Mortgage Loan Liquidated by _________________. (The Company
hereby certifies that all proceeds of foreclosure, insurance,
condemnation or other liquidation have been finally received
and credited to the Collection Account pursuant to the Pooling
and Servicing Agreement.)
____4. Mortgage Loan in Foreclosure.
____5. Other
(explain).____________________________________________________________
If box 1, 2 or 3 above is checked, and if all or part of the Custodial File was
previously released to us, please release to us our previous request and receipt
on file with you, as well as any additional documents in your possession
relating to the specified Mortgage Loan.
If Box 4 or 5 above is checked, upon our return of all of the above documents to
you as the [Custodian] [Trustee], please acknowledge your receipt by signing in
the space indicated below, and returning this form, if requested.
Address to which [Custodian] [Trustee]
Deliver the Trustee's Mortgage File: --------------------------------
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By:
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(authorized signer)
Issuer:
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Address:
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Date:
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Trustee
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Acknowledged receipt by:
[X.X. Xxxxxx Trust Company, National
Association, as Custodian
By:
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Name:
Title:
Date]
[Xxxxx Fargo Bank, N.A.,
as Custodian
By:
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Name:
Title:
Date]
[Deutsche Bank National Trust Company,
as Trustee
By:
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Name:
Title:
Date]
EXHIBIT M
CONTENTS OF EACH MORTGAGE FILE
With respect to each Mortgage Loan, the Mortgage File shall include
each of the following items, which shall be available for inspection by the
Purchaser and which shall be retained by the Servicer or delivered to and
retained by the applicable Custodian or the Trustee, as applicable:
(i) the original Mortgage Note bearing all intervening endorsements
endorsed "Pay to the order of _____________, without recourse" and signed
in the name of the last endorsee. To the extent that there is no room on
the face of any Mortgage Note for an endorsement, the endorsement may be
contained on an allonge, if state law so allows and the Trustee is so
advised by the Depositor that state law so allows;
(ii) except with respect to the Conduit Mortgage Loans, the original
of any guarantee executed in connection with the Mortgage Note;
(iii) (A) with respect to the Acoustic Mortgage Loans, the original
Mortgage with evidence of recording thereon. If in connection with any
Mortgage Loan, the applicable Original Loan Seller, cannot deliver or
cause to be delivered the original Mortgage with evidence of recording
thereon on or prior to the Closing Date because of a delay caused by the
public recording office where such Mortgage has been delivered for
recordation or because such Mortgage has been lost or because such public
recording office retains the original recorded Mortgage, the applicable
Original Loan Seller, (to the extent that it has not previously delivered
the same to the Purchaser or the Trustee) shall deliver or cause to be
delivered to the Trustee, a photocopy of such Mortgage, together with (i)
in the case of a delay caused by the public recording office, an officer's
certificate of (or certified by) the applicable Original Loan Seller (or
certified by the title company, escrow agent, or closing attorney) stating
that such Mortgage has been dispatched to the appropriate public recording
office for recordation and that the original recorded Mortgage or a copy
of such Mortgage certified by such public recording office to be a true
and complete copy of the original recorded Mortgage will be promptly
delivered to the Trustee upon receipt thereof by the applicable Original
Loan Seller; or (ii) in the case of a Mortgage where a public recording
office retains the original recorded Mortgage or in the case where a
Mortgage is lost after recordation in a public recording office, a copy of
such Mortgage certified by such public recording office to be a true and
complete copy of the original recorded Mortgage;
(B) with respect to the Conduit Mortgage Loans, the original
Mortgage with evidence of recording thereon. If in connection with
any Mortgage Loan, the applicable Original Loan Seller, cannot
deliver or cause to be delivered the original Mortgage with evidence
of recording thereon on or prior to the Closing Date because of a
delay caused by the public recording office where such Mortgage has
been delivered for recordation or because such Mortgage has been
lost or because such public recording office retains the original
recorded Mortgage, the applicable Original Loan Seller, (to the
extent that it has not previously delivered the same to the
Purchaser or the applicable Custodian) shall deliver or cause to be
delivered to the applicable Custodian, a photocopy of such Mortgage,
together with (i) in the case of a delay caused by the public
recording office, an officer's certificate of (or certified by) the
applicable Original Loan Seller (or certified by the title company,
escrow agent, or closing attorney) stating that such Mortgage has
been dispatched to the appropriate public recording office for
recordation and that the original recorded Mortgage or a copy of
such Mortgage certified by such public recording office to be a true
and complete copy of the original recorded Mortgage will be promptly
delivered to the applicable Custodian upon receipt thereof by the
applicable Original Loan Seller; or (ii) in the case of a Mortgage
where a public recording office retains the original recorded
Mortgage or in the case where a Mortgage is lost after recordation
in a public recording office, a copy of such Mortgage certified by
such public recording office to be a true and complete copy of the
original recorded Mortgage;
(iv) the originals of all assumption, modification, consolidation or
extension agreements, (if provided), with evidence of recording thereon or
a certified true copy of such agreement submitted for recording;
(v) except with respect to each MERS Designated Mortgage Loan, the
original Assignment of Mortgage for each Mortgage Loan endorsed in blank
and in recordable form;
(vi) (A) with respect to the Acoustic Mortgage Loans, the originals
of all intervening Assignments of Mortgage (if any) evidencing a complete
chain of assignment from the applicable originator (or MERS with respect
to each MERS Designated Mortgage Loan) to the last endorsee with evidence
of recording thereon, or if any such intervening assignment has not been
returned from the applicable recording office or has been lost or if such
public recording office retains the original recorded Assignments of
Mortgage, the applicable Original Loan Seller (to the extent that it has
not previously delivered the same to the Purchaser or the Trustee) shall
deliver or cause to be delivered to the Trustee, a photocopy of such
intervening assignment, together with (A) in the case of a delay caused by
the public recording office, an officer's certificate of (or certified by)
the applicable Original Loan Seller (or certified by the title company,
escrow agent, or closing attorney) stating that such intervening
Assignment of Mortgage has been dispatched to the appropriate public
recording office for recordation and that such original recorded
intervening Assignment of Mortgage or a copy of such intervening
Assignment of Mortgage certified by the appropriate public recording
office to be a true and complete copy of the original recorded intervening
assignment of mortgage will be promptly delivered to the Trustee upon
receipt thereof by the applicable Original Loan Seller; or (B) in the case
of an intervening assignment where a public recording office retains the
original recorded intervening assignment or in the case where an
intervening assignment is lost after recordation in a public recording
office, a copy of such intervening assignment certified by such public
recording office to be a true and complete copy of the original recorded
intervening assignment;
(B) with respect to the Conduit Mortgage Loans, the originals
of all intervening Assignments of Mortgage (if any) evidencing a
complete chain of assignment from the applicable originator (or MERS
with respect to each MERS Designated Mortgage Loan) to the last
endorsee with evidence of recording thereon, or if any such
intervening assignment has not been returned from the applicable
recording office or has been lost or if such public recording office
retains the original recorded Assignments of Mortgage, the
applicable Original Loan Seller (to the extent that it has not
previously delivered the same to the Purchaser or the Trustee) shall
deliver or cause to be delivered to the applicable Custodian, a
photocopy of such intervening assignment, together with (A) in the
case of a delay caused by the public recording office, an officer's
certificate of (or certified by) the applicable Original Loan Seller
(or certified by the title company, escrow agent, or closing
attorney) stating that such intervening Assignment of Mortgage has
been dispatched to the appropriate public recording office for
recordation and that such original recorded intervening Assignment
of Mortgage or a copy of such intervening Assignment of Mortgage
certified by the appropriate public recording office to be a true
and complete copy of the original recorded intervening assignment of
mortgage will be promptly delivered to the applicable Custodian upon
receipt thereof by the applicable Original Loan Seller; or (B) in
the case of an intervening assignment where a public recording
office retains the original recorded intervening assignment or in
the case where an intervening assignment is lost after recordation
in a public recording office, a copy of such intervening assignment
certified by such public recording office to be a true and complete
copy of the original recorded intervening assignment;
(vii) the original or duplicate lender's title policy and any riders
thereto or, any one of an original title binder, an original or copy of
the preliminary title report or an original or copy of the title
commitment, and if, copies then certified by the title company;
(viii) a security agreement, chattel mortgage or equivalent document
executed in connection with the Mortgage (if provided);
(ix) residential loan application;
(x) Mortgage Loan closing statement;
(xi) verification of employment and income, if applicable;
(xii) verification of acceptable evidence of source and amount of
down payment;
(xiii) credit report on Mortgagor;
(xiv) residential appraisal report;
(xv) photograph of the Mortgaged Property;
(xvi) survey of the Mortgaged Property;
(xvii) copy of each instrument necessary to complete identification
of any exception set forth in the exception schedule in the title policy,
i.e., map or plat, restrictions, easements, sewer agreements, home
association declarations, etc.;
(xviii) all required disclosure statements;
(xix) if required in an appraisal, termite report, structural
engineer's report, water potability and septic certification;
(xx) sales contract, if applicable; and
(xxi) original powers of attorney, if applicable, with evidence of
recording thereon, if required.
Evidence of payment of taxes and insurance, insurance claim files,
correspondence, current and historical computerized data files (which include
records of tax receipts and payment history from the date of origination), and
all other processing, underwriting and closing papers and records which are
customarily contained in a mortgage loan file and which are required to document
the mortgage loan or to service the mortgage loan.
EXHIBIT N
SERVICER REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Data File Layout
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XXXXXXX XXXXX LOAN SERVICER INFORMATION REQUEST LIST
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Legend:
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A=Available at Inception
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T=Tech staff to resolve
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B=Best efforts to provide data
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N=Not available
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FIELD NAME FIELD DESCRIPTION FORMAT
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ONE TIME, STATIC FIELDS Legend
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Loan Number A Loan Number currently being used to service this loan. Text
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Prior Loan Number A Prior Loan Number (if any). If servicing has transferred Text
this should contain the Loan Number used by the previous
servicer.
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Trustee File Number T Trustee ID used to file documents. This can be the Text
Trustee's only id or a category used to arrange documents
into proper pools.
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Trustee Loan Number T Trustee secondary ID used to file documents. Often this is Text
used in conjunction with Trustee File Number to uniquely
identify loans.
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Origination Date A Origination Date shown on loan documents. Date
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Original Balance A Original amount of loan granted to borrower. In the case
Numeric of construction loans this should be the full
amount extended on which the monthly payments are based.
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First Payment Date A This is the contractual date when the first payment was to
be made. If the loan has been modified this should be the
first scheduled payment date following the modification.
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Original Maturity Date A This is the contractual date when the last payment on the Date
loan is scheduled to be made. For balloons it should be
the balloon date. For modified loans it should not be the
modified maturity date.
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Original Term A The number of months from First Payment Date to Maturity Number
Date inclusive.
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Balloon Flag A Code/literal to identify balloon loans. Example: Y, N. Text
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Loan Type A Code/literal to identify the loan type. See Enumerations Text
worksheet.
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Amortization Type A Generic category to describe loan type. See Enumerations Text
worksheet.
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Original Amortization Term A Original Amortization Term of the loan in number of Number
months. For fully amortizing loans would be the same as
Original Term. For balloon loans this would exceed Original
Term. For IO loans this would have no value.
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Interest Calculation Method A The basis on which interest is calculated. See
Enumerations worksheet.
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Daily Simple Interest Flag T Flag to identify loans where interest is due is calculated
based on the date that each payment is actually received.
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Original Principal and A Original contractual principal and interest payment amount. Number
Interest
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Original Interest Rate A Original contractual interest rate for loan.
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Negative Amortization Flag A Code/literal to identify loans where negative amortization Text
is allowed. Example: Y=neg am allowed, N=no neg am
allowed.
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Negam Percent Cap A Maximum percentage of original balance that a loan may Number
negatively amortize by. Example: 1.25, 1,10.
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Servicing Fee A Servicing Fee rate due servicer. Example: 0.25%. Number
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Property Type A Code/literal that identifies the type of property securing Text
the loan. See Enumerations worksheet.
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Property Address A Property address, not billing address. Text
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Property City A Property city. Text
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Property State A Property state. Text
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Property Zip A Property zip. Number
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Borrower Name A Name of borrower. Preferably in a fixed Text
format. Example: XXXXX XXXX W.
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CoBorrower Name A Name of Co borrower. Preferably in a fixed Text
format. Example: XXXXX XXXX W.
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Borrower Social Security Eleven character ID. Example: 000-00-0000. Number
Number/TIN
A
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CoBorrower Social Security Eleven character ID. Example: 000-00-0000. Number
Number/TIN
A
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Original FICO score A Credit bureau score obtained at application. Number
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Original Credit Grade A Internal credit grade assigned at origination. Text
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Original Loan To Value Ratio A Ratio representing the Original Loan Balance to the lower of the Original
Appraised Value or Original Purchase Price. Example: 80.00.
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Original Appraised Value A Appraised value at time of application. Number
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Original Appraisal Date A Date of the original Appraisal Date
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Original Appraisal Firm A Name of the Appraisal firm Text
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Original Purchase Price A Price paid for home. Number
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Purchase BPO A BPO at the time of Purchase by GS. Number
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Purchase BPO Date A Date of the Purchase BPO Date
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Lien Position A Number used to identify the lien position in effect at the Number
time of application. Example: 1, 2, 3
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PMI Provider A Name or code for company providing private mortgage
insurance.
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PMI Coverage Percentage A Percentage of insurance provided by PMI agreement.
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PMI Certificate ID A Unique ID to identify PMI insurance certificate.
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Occupancy Type A Occupancy status at time of application. See Enumerations Text
worksheet.
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Purpose of Loan A Code/literal used to identify the original purpose of the Text
loan. See Enumerations worksheet.
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Prepayment Flag A Code/Flag to determine if loan was originated with a Text
prepayment penalty.
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Prepayment Penalty Type T Code/literal to identify characteristics of penalty. Text
Example: 6 MO INT ON 80% XXXX, 5/4/3/2/1, 3%.
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Prepayment Term A Original number of months that penalty was imposed. Number
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Front Ratio T Front End Ratio at time of application. Mortgage debt to Number
borrower income.
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Back Ratio T Back End Ratio at time of application. Total debt to Number
borrower income.
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MONTHLY LOAN DATA UPDATES
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As Of Date A As Of Date for data sent. Date
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Loan Number A Loan Number currently being used to service this loan. Number
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Investor Number A This is the servicer assigned number for reporting purposes. Number
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Investor Category A This is the servicer assigned category for reporting
purposes.
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Current Maturity Date A This is the actual date when the last payment on the loan Date
is scheduled to be made. For balloons it should be the
balloon date. For modified loans it should be the modified
maturity date.
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Remaining Term A The Remaining Term of the loan Number
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Current Principal & Interest A Principal & Interest in effect for currently outstanding Number
Payment payment.
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Current Interest Rate A Interest Rate in effect for currently outstanding payment. Number
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Next Due Date A Date next payment is due.
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Interest Paid To Date A Date interest is paid to. Typically for 30/360 loans it is
one month prior to Next Due Date.
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Last Payment Date A Date last payment was made. Date
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Current Balance A Actual outstanding balance of loan. Number
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Current Balance Net Present T The net present value of the current balance Number
Value
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Days Past Due A Number of days loan is past due.
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Delinquency Convention Indicates if ABS or MBS method for reporting delinquencies
is used.
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Delinquency Status A Indicates delinquency reported. Example: 30, 60, 90. Number
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Status of Loan A Code/literal used to identify loan status. See Text
Enumerations worksheet.
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12 Month Pay String T 12 character string representing the timing of payments
received on a rolling 12 month basis. String should begin
with January and end with December.
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Time 30 Days Delinquent in Past 12 Indicates the number of times a loan payment has been made 30 or more
Months days delinquent in the past 12 months.
A
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Time 60 Days Delinquent in Past 12 Indicates the number of times a loan payment has been made 60 or more
Months days delinquent in the past 12 months.
A
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Time 90 Days Delinquent in Past 12 Indicates the number of times a loan payment has been made 90 or more
Months days delinquent in the past 12 months.
A
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Last Modification Date B Date that loan was last modified.
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Last Extension Date B Date loan term was last extended.
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Total Extension Months B Number of months loan has been extended in total.
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Restructured Interest B Total amount of restructured interest.
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Property Sale Date A Date property sold. Date
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Debt To Income Ratio A Debt To Income Ratio Number
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Senior Lien Amount A Most recently recorded senior lien amount. Number
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Recent Property Valuation A Most recent appraised value or BPO value. Number
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Recent Property Valuation Date A Date of most recent valuation. Date
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Valuation Method A Identify method used to obtain new valuation. See Text
Enumerations worksheet.
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Valuation Firm T Name of the Firm who appraised the property Text
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Current FICO T Current FICO score. Number
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FICO Date T FICO Date. Date
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MONTHLY SERVICING UPDATES
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Borrower Payments
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Total Monthly Payment A Total cash received from borrower. Number
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Total Monthly Payment A Cash applied to principal. Number
Principal
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Total Monthly Payment Interest A Cash applied to interest. Number
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Total Monthly Payment Penalties/Fee Cash applied to fees. Text
A
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Total Monthly Escrow Payment A Cash applied to escrow account. Number
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Total Monthly Prepayment T Total amount borrower prepaid Number
Amount
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Payment Date A Date the payment was made. Date
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Scheduled P&I A Borrower Scheduled P&I payment for the month Number
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REO Rent Collection A Collection of rent on an REO Property
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Servicer Payments
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Monthly Escrow Advances A Net escrow advances made or recovered by servicer. Positive Number
value denotes payments made by servicer.
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Monthly Corporate Advances A Net corporate advances made or recovered by servicer. Number
Positive value denotes payments made by servicer.
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Monthly Non Recoverable Corporate Net Non Recoverable Corporate Advances made or recovered by Number
Advances Servicer. Positive value denotes payments made by Servicer.
A
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Principal Advances A Total outstanding principal advances made by servicer. Number
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Interest Advances A Total outstanding interest advances made by servicer. Number
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LPMI Flag A Code/Flag to determine if PMI is paid by owner of loan Text
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LPMI Rate A Rate per annum of LPMI premiums Number
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Account Balances
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Beginning Scheduled Balance A Beginning scheduled loan balance. If the loan is serviced Number
on a scheduled balance basis
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Ending Scheduled Balance A Ending scheduled loan balance. If the loan is serviced on
a scheduled balance basis
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Escrow Balance A Current balance of escrow account (borrower's positive Number
funds).
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Escrow Advance Balance A Total outstanding escrow advance balance. Number
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Recoverable Corporate Advance A Total outstanding Recoverable corporate advance balance Number
Balance amount.
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Non Recoverable Corporate Advance Total outstanding Non Recoverable corporate advance balance Number
Balance amount.
A
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Suspense Account Balance A Total suspense account balance Number
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Accrued Interest A Total Accrued Interest on loan. Number
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Account Management Statistics
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Forced Placed Insurance Flag T Code indicating loan is on forced placed
insurance.
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Annual Forced Placed Insurance T Amount of forced placed policy.
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Stop Advance Flag B Code indicating loan has been placed in a stop advance Text
status. Example: Y=Stop Advance.
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Stop Advance Recovered B Amount of principal and interest advances recovered at stop
date.
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Stop Advance Start Date B Date loan was initially placed on a stop advance status. Date
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Stop Advance Reversal Date B Date stop advance status was reversed. Date
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Stop Advance Reversal Amount B Amount of advances reversed. Number
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Last Contact Date A Date of Servicer's last contact with the borrower. Date
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Last Attempt Date A Date of the Servicer's last attempt to contact the borrower. Date
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Bankruptcy Flag A Flag indicating loan is in bankruptcy. Text
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Bankruptcy Chapter A Chapter of bankruptcy (7, 11, 12, 13). Text
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Bankruptcy Start Date A Bankruptcy filing date. Date
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Bankruptcy End Date A Dismissal/Discharge date. Date
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Bankruptcy Post Petition Due A Payment due date of Bankruptcy payment plan. In essence Date
Date the new due date.
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Motion for Relief Request Date A Motion for Relief Request Date. Date
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Motion for Relief Filing Date A Date
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Motion for Relief Hearing Date A Motion for Relief Hearing Date. Date
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Motion for Relief Granted Date A Motion for Relief Granted Date. Date
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Motion for Relief Denied Date N Date the motion was Denied (if applicable) Date
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In Demand Flag T Code indicating demand letter has been sent. Text
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In Demand Start Date T Date demand letter was sent. Date
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In Demand End Date T Expiration of demand letter. Date
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Foreclosure Start Date A Date foreclosure flag placed on loan. Date
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Due Date At Referral T The revised due date on any payment modification. Date
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Foreclosure Estimated End Date T On loans that are in Foreclosure the Servicer's estimate of
when the FCL will be completed.
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Foreclosure Sale Date A Date of actual foreclosure sale. Date
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Foreclosure end date T Date of recording of foreclosure deed. Date
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First Legal Date A Date of first legal action taken on foreclosure. Date
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Foreclosure Resolution Flag B Indicates if the loan has moved out of foreclosure (i.e. Number
Did not go to REO).
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Foreclosure Resolution Type B Method used by the servicer to prevent the foreclosed loan
from moving into REO (i.e. Reinstated, Paid Off, Worked out
Repayment plan....).
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Foreclosure On Hold B Flag indicating that the loan is in foreclosure but on hold.
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Foreclosure Hold Start Date B Date indicating when the loan's foreclosure proceedings
Date were put on hold.
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Bankruptcy Cash Delays B Number of days an active foreclosure has been in BK subsequent to its
initial foreclosure start date.
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Forbearance Cash Delays B Number of days an active foreclosure has been in
forbearance subsequent to its initial foreclosure start
date.
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Non - Cash Delays B Number of allowable days that a loan's foreclosure proceedings have been
on hold due to a non cash delay (i.e. Title problem...) [again as per
Fannie time line]
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Forbearance Start Date A Date forbearance plan was initiated. Date
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Forbearance Payment A Amount of payment under Forbearance plan. Number
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Forbearance End Date A Date forbearance plan scheduled to be complete. Date
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Eviction Start Date A Date eviction flag placed on loan. Date
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Eviction End Date A Date property is vacated. Date
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REO Start Date A Date REO flag placed on loan (including any redemption Date
periods).
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REO End Date A Date property is sold. Date
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REO Sub Status A Status while within REO. See Enumerations worksheet.
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Not Acquired Date T Date that the REO enters "Not Acquired" sub status Date
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Eviction Date A Date that the REO enters "Eviction" sub status Date
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Possession Date T Date that the REO enters "Possession" sub status Date
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Listed Date A Date that the REO enters "Listed" sub status Date
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Under Contract Date T Date that the REO enters "Under Contract" sub status Date
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Estimated Sale Date A Servicer estimated closing date on loan Date
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Days In REO A Number of Days from the REO becomes marketable to the As of Number
Date
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Estimated Sales Price A Servicer estimated REO Sales Price Number
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Possession Date A Date when the servicer takes possession of the property. Date we have
full access to the property, eviction completed
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Redemption End Date A Legal time period, determined by State, when borrower can
redeem their property. Property not available for sale
until redemption completed (no beginning date, just an end
date)
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Initial Listing Price A First listing price of property. Number
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Initial Listing Date A Date of the first listing price of property Date
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Current List Price A Most recent listing price of property. Number
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Current List Date A Date of the most recent listing price of property. Date
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Reason For Default A Servicer Code representing the Reason for Default. See Enumerations
worksheet.
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LIQUIDATED LOANS (Liquidated and Paid Off loans)
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Termination Type A Type of liquidation. See Enumerations worksheet. Text
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Balance at Termination A Actual Principal balance at time of termination. Number
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Scheduled Sale Date A Dates of planned sales for properties in Foreclosure Date
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Property Sales Price A Sales price if liquidation was short sale or REO sale. Number
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Liquidation Date A Date property liquidated. Date
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Gross Total Proceeds A Gross Total Proceeds. Number
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Net Total Proceeds A Gross total proceeds less expenses.
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Principal Advanced A Total of principal advanced at time of liquidation. Number
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Interest Advanced A Total of interest advanced at time of liquidation. Number
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Deferred Interest T Amount of deferred interest on the loan @ liquidation Number
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Accrued Servicing Fee Recovered T Servicing fee recovered at time of liquidation. Number
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Corporate Advances Recovered at The amount of the Total Corporate Advance balance recovered at Number
Termination termination
A
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Escrow Advances Recovered at The amount of the Total Escrow Advance balance recovered at Number
Termination termination
A
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Commission A The broker commission amount on liquidation Number
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Seller Concession A The dollar amt of seller concessions upon liquidation. Number
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Taxes A Taxes paid on liquidation Number
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Repairs A Cost of Repairs to property Number
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Water and Sewer A Water & Sewer costs Number
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Expenses Recovered at A The amount of the Total Expenses recovered at termination Number
Termination
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Corporate Advances at A Corporate advance balance at time of liquidation. Number
Termination
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Escrow Advances at Termination T Escrow advance balance at time of liquidation. Number
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Days from Acquisition to Close A Days from Acquisition to Close Number
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Days from Possession to Close A Days from Possession to Close Number
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Charge-off amount A Loss amount. Number
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Severity A Severity percentage.
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Severity Formula A Formula for calculating Severity percentage. Text
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Potential Deficiency Judgment N Flag indicating loan is referred for deficiency collections. Text
Flag
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Potential Deficiency Amount N Deficiency balance reported to borrower/IRS. Number
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Deficiency Proceeds (this N Deficiency proceeds collected in current month. Number
period)
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Deficiency Proceeds Total (to N Deficiency proceeds collected to date. Number
date)
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Deficiency Vendor Expense N Deficiency vendor out of pocket expenses. Number
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Deficiency Servicer Expense N Deficiency vendor collection fee Number
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Hazard Insurance Claim Date B Date hazard claim filed. Date
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Hazard Insurance Claim Due Date B Date hazard claim due. Number
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Hazard Insurance Claim Amount B Amount of hazard claim. Date
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Hazard Insurance Claim Paid Amount of hazard claim paid to investor. Number
Amount B
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MI Insurance Claim Date A Date MI claim filed.
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MI Insurance Claim Due Date A Date MI claim is due to be paid.
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MI Insurance Claim Amount A Expected MI proceeds.
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MI Insurance Claim Paid Amount A Actual MI proceeds received.
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Servicer Hold Back Amount B Amount servicer withholds for future trailing expenses.
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Interest Calculation Method
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3360 30/360
A360 Actual/360
A365 Actual/365
AA Actual/Actual
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Loan Type
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COMI Conventional, with mi. Collecting a premium
from the borrower for mortgage insurance and
is FHA and is VA
CONV Conventional, no mi
FHA FHA Mortgage
HEL Home Equity Line of credit
CC Credit Card
A Auto
B Boats
RV RV's
MFG Manufactured Housing
ATV ATV
VA VA Mortgage
OTH Other
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Occupancy Type
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2ND 2nd Home
NOO Non Owner Occupied
OO Owner Occupied
VA Vacant
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Property Type
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2F 2 Family
3F 3 Family
4F 4 Family
2-4F 2-4 Family
AUTO Automobile
BOAT Boat
COND Condominium
COOP Cooperative
HR-CONDO High Rise Condo
HVAC HVAC
MF Multi Family
MH Manufactured Housing
MX Mixed Use
OF Office
OTH Other
PUDA PUD - Attached
PUDD PUD - Detached
PWR PowerSports
RT Retail
RV Recreational Vehicle
SF Single Family
TH TownHouse
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Purpose of Loan
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PUR Purchase
RELO Relocation
REFI Rate/Term Refinance
CASH Cash Out Refinance
DEBT Cash Out Debt Consolidation
IMPR Cash Out Home Improvement
EDUC Cash Out Medical or Educational Expense
TIT1 Title One Home Improvement
CONST New Construction
REO Facilitate REO
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Status of Loan
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BU Bankrupt - Unknown Status
C Current
DISP Dispute
F Foreclosure
NE Non Equity (NPV of current balance < $7,500)
FB Forbearance
ID In Demand
LIT Litigation
NLS No Longer Serviced
PO Paid Off- Borrower paid down entire balance
REO Real Estate Owned - MUST Include a REO sub
status
RSLD Resolved
LIQ Liquidated - MUST include a Termination Type
U Unknown
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Termination Type
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CO Charge Off
COC Charge Off with cash possible
NLPO Negotiated Loan Payoff
NS Negotiated Sale
PO Paid Off
PPOC PPO with More Cash Possible
REOS REO Sale
TPPO Third Party Paid Off
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Valuation Method
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DB Drive By
WT Walk Through
OTH Other
APPR Appraisal
DD Due Diligence
PRFC Pre Foreclosure
SUPP Supplemental
RR Re-review
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REO Sub Status
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AC Acquired
PS Possession
EV Eviction
LS Listed
UC Under Contract
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Reason For Default
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ABP Abandonment of Property
BF Business Failure
CI Curtailment Of Income
D Death
EO Excessive Obligations
ILL Illness
ITR Inability To Rent
MD Marital Difficulties
MS Military Service
MI Mortgagor Incarcerated
N No Reason
PD Payment Dispute
PP Property Problem
SP Servicing Problems
TOP Transfer Of Ownership Pen
UC Unable To Contact
UEMP Unemployment
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EXHIBIT O
FORM OF CERTIFICATION TO BE PROVIDED WITH FORM-10-K
Re: GSAMP Trust 2005-HE4 (the "Trust") Mortgage Pass-Through
Certificates, Series 2005-HE4, issued pursuant to the Pooling and
Servicing Agreement, dated as of August 1, 2005 (the "Pooling and
Servicing Agreement"), among GS Mortgage Securities Corp., as
depositor (the "Depositor"), JPMorgan Chase Bank, National
Association, as servicer, X.X. Xxxxxx Trust Company, National
Association, as custodian (the "X.X. Xxxxxx Trust Company"), Xxxxx
Fargo Bank, N.A., as custodian ("Xxxxx Fargo") and Deutsche Bank
National Trust Company, as trustee (the "Trustee")
I, [identify the certifying individual], certify that:
1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K ("Annual Report"), and all
reports on Form 8-K containing distribution reports (collectively with
this Annual Report, the "Reports") filed in respect of periods included in
the year covered by this Annual Report, of the Trust;
2. Based on my knowledge, the information in the Reports, taken as a whole,
does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state
a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the
circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading as of
the last day of the period covered by this Annual Report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the distribution or servicing information required
to be provided to the Trustee by the Servicer under the Pooling and
Servicing Agreement for inclusion in the Reports is included in the
Reports;
4. Based on my knowledge and upon the annual compliance statement included in
this Annual Report and required to be delivered to the Trustee in
accordance with the terms of the Pooling and Servicing Agreement, and
except as disclosed in the Reports, the Servicer have fulfilled its
obligations under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement; and
5. The Reports disclose all significant deficiencies relating to the
Servicer's compliance with the minimum servicing standards based upon the
report provided by an independent public accountant, after conducting a
review in compliance with the Uniform Single Attestation Program for
Mortgage Bankers or similar procedure, as set forth in the Pooling and
Servicing Agreement, that is included in the Reports.
In giving the certifications above, I have reasonably relied on information
provided to me by the following unaffiliated parties: the Trustee and JPMorgan.
Date:
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-------------------------------
[Signature]
[Title]
EXHIBIT P
FORM OF TRUSTEE CERTIFICATION TO BE PROVIDED TO DEPOSITOR
Re: GSAMP Trust 2005-HE4 (the "Trust") Mortgage Pass-Through
Certificates, Series 2005-HE4, issued pursuant to the Pooling and
Servicing Agreement, dated as of August 1, 2005 (the "Pooling and
Servicing Agreement"), among GS Mortgage Securities Corp., as
depositor (the "Depositor"), JPMorgan Chase Bank, National
Association, as servicer ("JPMorgan"), X.X. Xxxxxx Trust Company,
National Association, as custodian (the "X.X. Xxxxxx Trust
Company"), Xxxxx Fargo Bank, N.A., as custodian ("Xxxxx Fargo") and
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as trustee (the "Trustee")
I, [identify the certifying individual], a [title] of Deutsche Bank
National Trust Company certify to the Depositor and its officers,
directors and affiliates, and with the knowledge and intent that
they will rely upon this certification, that:
1. I have reviewed the annual report on Form 10-K (the "Annual Report") for
the fiscal year [___], and all reports on Form 8-K containing distribution
reports filed in respect of periods included in the year covered by the
Annual Report (collectively with the Annual Report, the "Reports"), of the
Trust;
2. Based on my knowledge, the information in the Reports, taken as a whole,
does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state
a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the
circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading as of
the last day of the period covered by the Annual Report; and
3. Based on my knowledge, the distribution or servicing information required
to be provided to the Trustee by the Servicer under the Pooling and
Servicing Agreement for inclusion in the Reports is included in the
Reports.
Date:
-----------------------------------
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY
By:
-----------------------------------
Name:
-----------------------------------
Title:
-----------------------------------
EXHIBIT Q
FORM OF SERVICER CERTIFICATION TO BE PROVIDED TO DEPOSITOR
Re: GSAMP Trust 2005-HE4 (the "Trust") Mortgage Pass-Through
Certificates, Series 2005-HE4, issued pursuant to the Pooling and
Servicing Agreement, dated as of August 1, 2005 (the "Pooling and
Servicing Agreement"), among GS Mortgage Securities Corp., as
depositor (the "Depositor"), JPMorgan Chase Bank, National
Association, as servicer ("JPMorgan"), X.X. Xxxxxx Trust Company,
National Association, as custodian (the "X.X. Xxxxxx Trust
Company"), Xxxxx Fargo Bank, N.A., as custodian ("Xxxxx Fargo") and
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as trustee (the "Trustee")
JPMorgan, certifies to the Depositor and the Trustee, and their
respective officers, directors and affiliates, and with the
knowledge and intent that they will rely upon this certification,
that:
1. Based on our knowledge, the information prepared by JPMorgan and
relating to the mortgage loans serviced by JPMorgan pursuant to the
Pooling And Servicing Agreement and provided by JPMorgan to the
Trustee in its reports to the Trustee is accurate and complete in
all material respects as of the last day of the period covered by
such report;
2. Based on our knowledge, the servicing information required to be
provided to the Trustee by JPMorgan pursuant to the Pooling and
Servicing Agreement has been provided to the Trustee;
3. Based upon the review required under the Pooling and Servicing
Agreement, and except as disclosed in its annual compliance
statement required to be delivered pursuant to the Pooling and
Servicing Agreement, JPMorgan as of the last day of the period
covered by such annual compliance statement has fulfilled its
obligations under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement; and
4. JPMorgan has disclosed to its independent auditor, who issues the
independent auditor's report on the Uniform Single Attestation
Program for Mortgage Bankers for JPMorgan, any significant
deficiencies relating to JPMorgan's compliance with minimum
servicing standards.
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Date:
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[Signature]
[Title]
EXHIBIT R
FREMONT AGREEMENTS
ASSIGNMENT, ASSUMPTION AND RECOGNITION AGREEMENT
THIS ASSIGNMENT, ASSUMPTION AND RECOGNITION AGREEMENT, dated August
25, 2005 ("Agreement"), is among Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Mortgage Company ("Assignor"), GS
Mortgage Securities Corp. ("Assignee"), and Fremont Investment & Loan (the
"Company").
For and in consideration of good and valuable consideration the
receipt and sufficiency of which hereby are acknowledged, and of the mutual
covenants herein contained, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
Assignment, Assumption and Conveyance
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1. The Assignor hereby conveys, sells, grants, transfers and assigns
to the Assignee all of the right, title and interest (other than those rights
specifically retained by the Assignor pursuant to this Agreement) of the
Assignor, as purchaser, in, to and under (a) those certain mortgage loans listed
on the schedule (the "Mortgage Loan Schedule") attached hereto as Exhibit A (the
"Mortgage Loans"), (b) solely insofar as it relates to the Mortgage Loans, that
certain Flow Mortgage Loan Purchase and Warranties Agreement, dated as of
October 1, 2004 (the "Purchase Agreement"), between the Assignor, as purchaser
(in such capacity, the "Purchaser"), and the Company, as seller and (c) solely
insofar as it relates to the Mortgage Loans, that certain Flow Interim Servicing
Agreement, dated as of October 1, 2004 (the "Servicing Agreement"), by and
between the Assignor and the Company. The Assignor hereby agrees that it will
(i) deliver possession of the notes evidencing the Mortgage Loans to, or at the
direction of, the Assignee or its designee and (ii) take in a timely manner all
necessary steps under all applicable laws to convey and to perfect the
conveyance of the Mortgage Loans as required under the Pooling Agreement (as
defined below).
The Assignor specifically reserves and does not assign to the
Assignee hereunder (i) any and all right, title and interest in, to and under
and any obligations of the Assignor with respect to any mortgage loans subject
to the Purchase Agreement or the Servicing Agreement that are not the Mortgage
Loans set forth on the Mortgage Loan Schedule and are not the subject of this
Agreement or (ii) the rights of the Purchaser under Section 13 and Subsection
14.01 of the Purchase Agreement.
The Assignee hereby assumes all of the Assignor's obligations from
and after the date hereof under the Mortgage Loans, the Purchase Agreement and
the Servicing Agreement solely insofar as such obligations relate to the
Mortgage Loans. The Assignee does not assume hereby such obligations of Assignor
prior to the date hereof.
Recognition of the Company
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2. From and after the date hereof (the "Securitization Closing
Date"), the Company shall and does hereby recognize that the Assignee will
transfer the Mortgage Loans and assign its rights under the Purchase Agreement
and the Servicing Agreement (solely to the extent set forth herein) and this
Agreement to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as trustee (including its
successors in interest and any successor trustees under the Pooling Agreement,
the "Trustee"), of the GSAMP Trust 2005-HE4 (the "Trust") created pursuant to a
Pooling and Servicing Agreement, dated as of August 25, 2005 (the "Pooling
Agreement"), among the Assignee, the Trustee, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National
Association, as servicer of the Mortgage Loans (including its successors in
interest and any successor servicers of the Mortgage Loans under the Pooling
Agreement, the "Servicer"), X.X. Xxxxxx Trust Company, National Association, as
a custodian and Xxxxx Fargo Bank, N.A., as the custodian of the Mortgage Loans
(including its successors in interest and any successor custodians of the
Mortgage Loans under the Pooling Agreement, the "Custodian"). The Company hereby
acknowledges and agrees that from and after the date hereof (i) the Trust will
be the owner of the Mortgage Loans and the Servicer will be the servicer of the
Mortgage Loans on or after the Transfer Date pursuant to the terms set forth in
the Pooling Agreement, (ii) the Company shall look solely to the Trust
(including the Trustee, the Custodian and the Servicer acting on the Trust's
behalf) for performance of any obligations of the Assignor under the Mortgage
Loans, the Purchase Agreement and the Servicing Agreement (solely insofar as
they relate to the Mortgage Loans), (iii) the Trust (including the Trustee, the
Custodian and the Servicer acting on the Trust's behalf) shall have all the
rights and remedies available to the Assignor, insofar as they relate to the
Mortgage Loans, under the Purchase Agreement and the Servicing Agreement,
including, without limitation, the enforcement of the document delivery
requirements set forth in Subsection 6.03 of the Purchase Agreement, and shall
be entitled to enforce all of the obligations of the Company thereunder insofar
as they relate to the Mortgage Loans, including without limitation, the remedies
for breaches of representations and warranties set forth in Subsection 9.03 of
the Purchase Agreement, (iv) all references to the Purchaser or the Custodian
under the Purchase Agreement and the Servicing Agreement as they relate to the
Mortgage Loans shall be deemed to refer to the Trust (including the Trustee, the
Custodian and the Servicers acting on the Trust's behalf) and (v) the Mortgage
Loans will be part of a REMIC, and the Company shall service the Mortgage Loans
and any real property acquired upon default thereof (including, without
limitation, making or permitting any modification, waiver or amendment of any
term of any Mortgage Loan) prior to the applicable Transfer Date in accordance
the Servicing Agreement but in no event in a manner that would (A) cause the
REMIC to fail to qualify as a REMIC or (B) result in the imposition of a tax
upon the REMIC (including but not limited to the tax on prohibited transactions
as defined in Section 860F(a)(2) of the Code, the tax on contributions to a
REMIC set forth in Section 860G(d) of the Code, and the tax on "net income from
foreclosure property" as set forth in Section 860G(c) of the Code). Neither the
Company nor the Assignor shall amend or agree to amend, modify, waive, or
otherwise alter any of the terms or provisions of the Purchase Agreement or the
Servicing Agreement which amendment, modification, waiver or other alteration
would in any way affect the Mortgage Loans or the Company's performance under
the Purchase Agreement or the Servicing Agreement with respect to the Mortgage
Loans without the prior written consent of the Trustee.
Representations and Warranties of the Company
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3. The Company warrants and represents to and covenants with, the
Assignor, the Assignee and the Trust as of the date hereof that:
(a) The Company is duly organized, validly existing and in good
standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its formation;
(b) The Company has full power and authority to execute, deliver and
perform its obligations under this Agreement, and has full power and
authority to perform its obligations under this Agreement, the Purchase
Agreement and the Servicing Agreement. The execution by the Company of
this Agreement is in the ordinary course of the Company's business and
will not conflict with, or result in a breach of, any of the terms,
conditions or provisions of the Company's charter or bylaws or any legal
restriction, or any material agreement or instrument to which the Company
is now a party or by which it is bound, or result in the violation of any
law, rule, regulation, order, judgment or decree to which the Company or
its property is subject. The execution, delivery and performance by the
Company of this Agreement have been duly authorized by all necessary
corporate actions on the part of the Company. This Agreement has been duly
executed and delivered by the Company, and, upon the due authorization,
execution and delivery by the Assignor and the Assignee, will constitute
the valid and legally binding obligation of the Company, enforceable
against the Company in accordance with its terms except as enforceability
may be limited by bankruptcy, reorganization, insolvency, moratorium or
other similar laws now or hereafter in effect relating to creditors'
rights generally, and by general principles of equity regardless of
whether enforceability is considered in a proceeding in equity or at law;
(c) No consent, approval, order or authorization of, or declaration,
filing or registration with, any governmental entity is required to be
obtained or made by the Company in connection with the execution, delivery
or performance by the Company of this Agreement or the consummation by it
of the transaction contemplated hereby;
(d) The Company shall establish a Custodial Account and an Escrow
Account under the Servicing Agreement in favor of the Trust with respect
to the Mortgage Loans separate from the Custodial Account and Escrow
Account previously established under the Servicing Agreement in favor of
the Assignor;
(e) There is no action, suit, proceeding or investigation pending or
threatened against the Company, before any court, administrative agency or
other tribunal, which would draw into question the validity of this
Agreement, the Purchase Agreement or the Servicing Agreement, or which,
either in any one instance or in the aggregate, is likely to result in any
material adverse change in the ability of the Company to perform its
obligations under this Agreement or the Purchase Agreement or the
Servicing Agreement, and the Company is solvent;
(f) None of the Mortgage Loans (a) is covered by the Home Ownership
and Equity Protection Act of 1994 or (b) is classified as a "high cost,"
"threshold," "covered" (excluding home loans defined as "covered home
loans" in the New Jersey Home Ownership Security Act of 2002 that were
originated between November 26, 2003 and July 7, 2004), "predatory" or
similar loan under any other applicable state, federal or local law (or a
similarly classified loan using different terminology under a law imposing
heightened regulatory scrutiny or additional legal liability for
residential mortgage loans having high interest rates, points and/or
fees). No predatory or deceptive lending practices, including, without
limitation, the extension of credit without regard to the ability of the
Mortgagor to repay and the extension of credit which has no apparent
benefit to the Mortgagor, were employed in the origination of the Mortgage
Loan. No Mortgage Loan originated on or after October 1, 2002 through
March 6, 2003 is governed by the Georgia Fair Lending Act. No Mortgage
Loan is a High Cost Loan or Covered Loan, as applicable (as such terms are
defined in the then current Standard & Poor's LEVELS(R) Glossary); and
(g) No Mortgagor was required to purchase any single premium credit
insurance policy (e.g., life, disability, accident, unemployment, property
or health insurance product) or debt cancellation agreement as a condition
of obtaining the extension of credit. No Mortgagor obtained a prepaid
single premium credit insurance policy (e.g., life, disability, accident,
unemployment, property, mortgage, or health insurance) in connection with
the origination of the Mortgage Loan. No proceeds from any Mortgage Loan
were used to purchase single premium credit insurance policies or debt
cancellation agreements as part of the origination of, or as a condition
to closing, such Mortgage Loan.
4. Pursuant to Section 13 of the Purchase Agreement, the Company
hereby represents and warrants, for the benefit of the Assignor, the Assignee
and the Trust, that, except as set forth on Exhibit C hereto, the
representations and warranties set forth in Subsections 9.01 and 9.02 of the
Purchase Agreement are true and correct on the date hereof as if such
representations and warranties were made on the date hereof.
Remedies for Breach of Representations and Warranties of the Company
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5. (a) The Company hereby acknowledges and agrees that the remedies
available to the Assignor, the Assignee and the Trust (including the Trustee and
the Servicer acting on the Trust's behalf) in connection with any breach of the
representations and warranties made by the Company set forth in Sections 3 and 4
hereof shall be as set forth in Subsection 9.03 of the Purchase Agreement as if
they were set forth herein (including without limitation the repurchase and
indemnity obligations set forth therein).
(b) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein or
in the Purchase Agreement, the first sentence of the third full paragraph of
Subsection 9.03 of the Purchase Agreement is hereby deleted and replaced in its
entirety with the following sentence:
"However, if the breach shall involve a representation or warranty
set forth in Subsection 9.02 (other than the representations and warranties set
forth in clauses (ss), (tt), (uu), (bbb), (ccc), (ddd), (eee), (fff), (ggg),
(mmm), (ppp) and (qqq) of Subsection 9.02) and the Seller discovers or receives
notice of any such breach within 120 days of the related Closing Date, the
Seller shall, at the Purchaser's option and provided that the Seller has a
Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan, rather than repurchase the Mortgage Loan as
provided above, remove such Mortgage Loan (a "Deleted Mortgage Loan") and
substitute in its place a Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan or Loans, provided
that any such substitution shall be effected not later than 120 days after the
related Closing Date."
(c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein or
in the Purchase Agreement, the following language should be added as the last
sentence in the fourth full paragraph of Subsection 9.03 of the Purchase
Agreement:
"Accordingly, on the date of such substitution, the Seller will
remit to the Purchaser from its own funds an amount equal to the amount of such
shortfall plus one month's interest thereon at the Mortgage Interest Rate on the
Deleted Mortgage Loan."
6. In the event a Mortgage Loan is required to be repurchased
pursuant to Subsection 9.04 of the Purchase Agreement, the Company shall pay to
the Trust the Repurchase Price (as defined in the Purchase Agreement), and the
Company shall pay to the Assignor the amount by which the repurchase price set
forth in Section M of the Purchase Price and Terms Agreement, dated May 18,
2005, or, as applicable, the repurchase price set forth in Section M of the
Purchase Price and Terms Agreement, dated May 19, 2005, each between the Company
and the Assignor, exceeds such Repurchase Price.
7. Pursuant to Section 13 of the Purchase Agreement, the Company
agrees to deliver a Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx certification in the form attached hereto as
Exhibit B for the benefit of the Assignee, the Servicer and the Trustee and
their respective officers, directors and affiliates. Such certification shall be
delivered by March 1, 2006 to the Assignee, the Servicer and the Trustee. The
Company shall indemnify and hold harmless the Assignee, the Servicer and the
Trustee and their respective officers, directors and affiliates from and against
any losses, damages, penalties, fines, forfeitures, reasonable and necessary
legal fees and related costs, judgments and other costs and expenses arising out
of or based upon a breach of the Company's obligations under this Section 7, or
the Company's negligence, bad faith, willful misconduct or material
misstatements or omissions in connection therewith. If the indemnification
provided for herein is unavailable or insufficient to hold harmless the
indemnified party, then the Company agrees that it shall contribute to the
amount paid or payable by the Assignee, the Servicer and/or the Trustee (and
their respective officers, directors and affiliates) as a result of the losses,
claims, damage or liabilities of the Assignee, the Servicer and/or the Trustee
in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect the relative fault of the
Assignee, the Servicer or the Trustee, as the case may be, on the one hand, and
the Company on the other in connection with a breach of the Company's obligation
under this Section 7 or the Company's negligence, bad faith, willful misconduct
or material misstatements or omissions in connection therewith.
Representations and Warranties of the Assignor
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8. The Assignor warrants and represents to the Assignee and the
Trust as of the date hereof that, with respect to each Mortgage Loan:
(a) The Assignor is the sole owner of record and holder of the
Mortgage Loan and the indebtedness evidenced by each Mortgage Note. The
Mortgage Loan is not assigned or pledged, and the Assignor has good,
indefeasible and marketable title thereto, and has full right to transfer
and sell the Mortgage Loan to the Assignee free and clear of any
encumbrance, equity, participation interest, lien, pledge, charge, claim
or security interest, and has full right and authority subject to no
interest or participation of, or agreement with, any other party, to sell
and assign each Mortgage Loan pursuant to this Agreement and following the
sale of each Mortgage Loan, the Assignee will own such Mortgage Loan free
and clear of any encumbrance, equity, participation interest, lien,
pledge, charge, claim or security interest. The Assignor intends to
relinquish all rights to possess, control and monitor the Mortgage Loan;
(b) The Assignor has not waived the performance by the Mortgagor of
any action, if the Mortgagor's failure to perform such action would cause
the Mortgage Loan to be in default, nor has the Company waived any default
resulting from any action or inaction by the Mortgagor;
(c) Any and all requirements of any federal, state or local law
including, without limitation, usury, truth-in-lending, real estate
settlement procedures, consumer credit protection, equal credit
opportunity and disclosure laws applicable to the Mortgage Loans have been
complied with, including, but not limited to, all applicable
anti-predatory and abusive lending laws; and
(d) No Mortgage Loan is a High Cost Loan or Covered Loan, as
applicable. No Mortgage Loan is covered by the Home Ownership and Equity
Protection Act of 1994 and no Mortgage Loan is in violation of any
comparable state or local law. No Mortgage Loan originated on or after
October 1, 2002 through March 6, 2003 is governed by the Georgia Fair
Lending Act.
For the purposes of this Section 8(d) the following definitions
shall apply:
Covered Loan: A Mortgage Loan categorized as Covered pursuant to
Appendix E of Standard & Poor's Glossary.
Home Loan: A Mortgage Loan categorized as Home Loan pursuant to
Appendix E of Standard & Poor's Glossary.
Standard & Poor's Glossary: Version 5.6(b) of the Standard & Poor's
LEVELS(R) Glossary, or such version as may be in effect from time to
time.
High Cost Loan: A Mortgage Loan (a) covered by the Home Ownership
and Equity Protection Act of 1994, (b) a "high cost home,"
"threshold," "covered," (excluding New Jersey "Covered Home Loans"
as that term is defined in clause (1) of the definition of that term
in the New Jersey Home Ownership Security Act of 2002), "high risk
home," "predatory" or similar loan under any other applicable state,
federal or local law (or a similarly classified loan using different
terminology under a law imposing heightened regulatory scrutiny or
additional legal liability for residential mortgage loans having
high interest rates, points and/or fees) or (c) categorized as High
Cost pursuant to Appendix E of Standard & Poor's Glossary. For
avoidance of doubt, the parties agree that this definition shall
apply to any law regardless of whether such law is presently, or in
the future becomes, the subject of judicial review or litigation.
Remedies for Breach of Representations and Warranties of the Assignor
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9. The Assignor hereby acknowledges and agrees that in the event of
any breach of the representations and warranties made by the Assignor set forth
in Section 8 hereof that materially and adversely affects the value of the
Mortgage Loans or the interest of the Assignee or the Trust therein within 60
days of the earlier of either discovery by or notice to the Assignor of such
breach of a representation or warranty, it shall cure, purchase or cause the
purchase of the applicable Mortgage Loan at the Repurchase Price set forth in
the Pooling Agreement.
Enforcement of Representations and Warranties of the Company
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10. The Assignor hereby agrees to use its best efforts to enforce
the remedies for a breach of the representations and warranties of the Company
set forth in Section 5 herein.
Miscellaneous
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11. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of
the State of New York, without regard to conflicts of law principles, and the
obligations, rights and remedies of the parties hereunder shall be determined in
accordance with such laws.
12. No term or provision of this Agreement may be waived or modified
unless such waiver or modification is in writing and signed by the party against
whom such waiver or modification is sought to be enforced, with the prior
written consent of the Trustee.
13. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of (i) the successors
and assigns of the parties hereto and (ii) the Trust (including the Trustee and
the Servicer acting on the Trust's behalf). Any entity into which the Assignor,
Assignee or Company may be merged or consolidated shall, without the requirement
for any further writing, be deemed Assignor, Assignee or Company, respectively,
hereunder.
14. Each of this Agreement, the Purchase Agreement and the Servicing
Agreement shall survive the conveyance of the Mortgage Loans and the assignment
of the Purchase Agreement and the Servicing Agreement (to the extent assigned
hereunder) by the Assignor to the Assignee and by the Assignee to the Trust and,
except as expressly set forth herein, nothing contained herein shall supersede
or amend the terms of the Purchase Agreement and the Servicing Agreement.
15. This Agreement may be executed simultaneously in any number of
counterparts. Each counterpart shall be deemed to be an original and all such
counterparts shall constitute one and the same instrument.
16. In the event that any provision of this Agreement conflicts with
any provision of any of the Purchase Agreement or the Servicing Agreement with
respect to the Mortgage Loans, the terms of this Agreement shall control.
17. Capitalized terms used in this Agreement (including the exhibits
hereto) but not defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings given to such
terms in the Purchase Agreement or the Servicing Agreement, as applicable.
[SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be
executed by their duly authorized officers as of the date first above written.
GS MORTGAGE SECURITIES CORP.
By:
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Name:
Title:
XXXXXXX XXXXX MORTGAGE COMPANY,
a New York limited partnership
By: XXXXXXX SACHS REAL ESTATE FUNDING
CORP., a New York corporation,
as general partner
By:
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Name:
Title:
FREMONT INVESTMENT & LOAN
By:
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Name:
Title:
EXHIBIT A TO ASSIGNMENT AND RECOGNITION AGREEMENT
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Mortgage Loan Schedule
(Delivered to Trustee Upon Closing Date)
EXHIBIT B
FORM OF COMPANY CERTIFICATION TO BE PROVIDED TO ASSIGNEE,
THE SERVICER AND TRUSTEE
I, [identify the certifying individual], certify to GS Mortgage Securities Corp.
(the "Assignee"), JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (the "Servicer"),
and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company (the "Trustee"), and their respective
officers, directors and affiliates, and with the knowledge and intent that they
will rely upon this certification, that:
1. The servicing information required to be provided to the Servicer or the
Trustee by Fremont Investment & Loan (the "Company") under the Interim Servicing
Agreement, dated as of October 1, 2004 (the "Servicing Agreement"), by and
between Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Mortgage Company (the "Assignor") and the Company, for the
period from [ ] [ ] to the Transfer Date (as defined in the Servicing Agreement)
has been so provided;
2. I am responsible for reviewing the activities performed by the Company under
the Servicing Agreement and based upon my knowledge and the annual compliance
review required under the Servicing Agreement, and except as disclosed in the
annual compliance statement required to be delivered to the Assignee, the
Servicer and Trustee in accordance with the terms of the Servicing Agreement
(which has been so delivered to the Servicer or the Trustee), the Company has
fulfilled its obligations under the Servicing Agreement; and
3. All significant deficiencies relating to the Company's compliance with the
minimum servicing standards for purposes of the report provided by an
independent public accountant, after conducting a review in compliance with the
Uniform Single Attestation Program for Mortgage Bankers or similar procedure, as
set forth in the Servicing Agreement, have been disclosed to such accountant and
are included in such report.
FREMONT INVESTMENT & LOAN
Date:
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[Signature]
[Title]
EXHIBIT C
EXCEPTIONS TO REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
Investor Loan Next Next Loan
Code Pool Number ARM Due Maturity Balance
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30+ Days F/C 11 19 6000148990 Y 6/1/2005 5/1/2035 $ 139,500.00
11 18 0000000000 Y 6/1/2005 5/1/2035 $ 168,000.00
30+ Days 11 19 5000139796 N 6/1/2005 4/1/2035 $ 126,303.33
11 19 5000139934 N 6/1/2005 4/1/2035 $ 126,303.33
11 19 5000139945 N 6/1/2005 4/1/2035 $ 126,303.33
11 19 7000138658 Y 6/1/2005 4/1/2035 $ 210,967.25
11 19 7000143672 Y 6/1/2005 5/1/2035 $ 175,100.00
11 18 5000150161 Y 6/1/2005 5/1/2035 $ 113,600.00
Paid Ahead B/K 11 19 5000153710 Y 8/1/2005 6/1/2035 $ 67,453.30
11 19 7000149190 Y 9/1/2005 6/1/2035 $ 211,308.80
11 18 6000146603 Y 9/1/2005 5/1/2035 $ 99,799.38
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MORTGAGE LOAN PURCHASE AND WARRANTIES AGREEMENT
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XXXXXXX SACHS MORTGAGE COMPANY,
Purchaser
and
FREMONT INVESTMENT & LOAN
Seller
Dated as of October 1, 2004
Conventional, Alt-A,
Fixed and Adjustable Rate Residential Mortgage Loans
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS.................................................
SECTION 2. AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE.......................................
SECTION 3. MORTGAGE SCHEDULES..........................................
SECTION 4. PURCHASE PRICE..............................................
SECTION 5. EXAMINATION OF MORTGAGE FILES...............................
SECTION 6. CONVEYANCE FROM SELLER TO PURCHASER.........................
Subsection 6.01 Conveyance of Mortgage Loans..........................
Subsection 6.02 Books and Records.....................................
Subsection 6.03 Delivery of Mortgage Loan Documents...................
Subsection 6.04 Quality Control Procedures............................
SECTION 7. SERVICING OF THE MORTGAGE LOANS.............................
SECTION 8. TRANSFER OF SERVICING.......................................
SECTION 9. REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS OF THE SELLER;
REMEDIES FOR BREACH.........................................
Subsection 9.01 Representations and Warranties Regarding the
Seller................................................
Subsection 9.02 Representations and Warranties Regarding
Individual Mortgage Loans.............................
Subsection 9.03 Remedies for Breach of Representations and
Warranties............................................
Subsection 9.04 Repurchase of Mortgage Loans With First Payment
Defaults..............................................
Subsection 9.05 Purchaser's Right to Review...........................
SECTION 10. CLOSING.....................................................
SECTION 11. CLOSING DOCUMENTS...........................................
SECTION 12. COSTS.......................................................
SECTION 13. COOPERATION OF SELLER WITH A RECONSTITUTION.................
SECTION 14. THE SELLER..................................................
Subsection 14.01 Additional Indemnification by the Seller; Third
Party Claims..........................................
Subsection 14.02 Purchaser Indemnification.............................
Subsection 14.03 Merger or Consolidation of the Seller.................
SECTION 15. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS........................................
SECTION 16. NOTICES.....................................................
SECTION 17. SEVERABILITY CLAUSE.........................................
SECTION 18. COUNTERPARTS................................................
SECTION 19. GOVERNING LAW...............................................
SECTION 20. INTENTION OF THE PARTIES....................................
SECTION 21. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS; ASSIGNMENT OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT....
SECTION 22. WAIVERS.....................................................
SECTION 23. EXHIBITS....................................................
SECTION 24. GENERAL INTERPRETIVE PRINCIPLES.............................
SECTION 25. REPRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS...................................
SECTION 26. FURTHER AGREEMENTS..........................................
SECTION 27. RECORDATION OF ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE......................
SECTION 28. NO SOLICITATION.............................................
SECTION 29. WAIVER OF TRIAL BY JURY.....................................
SECTION 30. SUBMISSION TO JURISDICTION; WAIVERS.........................
SECTION 31. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION....................................
EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT A CONTENTS OF EACH MORTGAGE FILE
EXHIBIT B CONTENTS OF EACH CREDIT FILE
EXHIBIT C MORTGAGE LOAN SCHEDULE FIELDS
EXHIBIT D MORTGAGE LOAN SCHEDULE
EXHIBIT E FORM OF SELLER'S OFFICER'S CERTIFICATE
EXHIBIT F FORM OF OPINION OF COUNSEL TO THE SELLER
EXHIBIT G FORM OF SECURITY RELEASE CERTIFICATION
EXHIBIT H FORM OF SECURITY RELEASE CERTIFICATION
EXHIBIT I UNDERWRITING GUIDELINES
EXHIBIT J RESERVED
EXHIBIT K SERVICER ACKNOWLEDGMENT
EXHIBIT L NEW JERSEY MORTGAGE LOAN STIPULATIONS
EXHIBIT M XXXXXX XXX ANTI-PREDATORY LENDING REPRESENTATIONS
EXHIBIT N ASSIGNMENT AND CONVEYANCE
MORTGAGE LOAN PURCHASE AND WARRANTIES AGREEMENT
This MORTGAGE LOAN PURCHASE AND WARRANTIES AGREEMENT, dated as of
October 1, 2004 ("Agreement"), by and between Xxxxxxx Sachs Mortgage Company, a
New York limited partnership, having an office at 00 Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx, Xxx
Xxxx 00000 (the "Purchaser"), and Fremont Investment & Loan having an office at
000 Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxxx, XX 00000 (the "Seller").
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, from time to time, the Seller desires to sell to the
Purchaser, and, from time to time, the Purchaser desires to purchase from the
Seller, certain first and second lien fixed and adjustable residential mortgage
loans (the "Mortgage Loans") on a servicing released basis as described herein,
and which shall be delivered as a pool of whole loans on the dates as provided
herein (each, a "Closing Date");
WHEREAS, each Mortgage Loan is secured by a mortgage, deed of trust
or other security instrument creating a first or second lien, as applicable, on
a residential dwelling located in the jurisdiction indicated on the related
Mortgage Loan Schedule;
WHEREAS, the Purchaser and the Seller wish to prescribe the manner
of the conveyance, servicing and control of the Mortgage Loans; and
WHEREAS, following its purchase of the Mortgage Loans from the
Seller, the Purchaser desires to sell some or all of the Mortgage Loans to one
or more purchasers as a whole loan transfer or a public or private, rated or
unrated mortgage pass-through transaction;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual
agreements set forth herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the
receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Purchaser and the
Seller agree as follows:
SECTION 1. Definitions.
For purposes of this Agreement the following capitalized terms shall
have the respective meanings set forth below.
Accepted Servicing Practices: With respect to any Mortgage Loan
those mortgage servicing practices of prudent mortgage lending institutions
which service mortgage loans of the same type as such Mortgage Loan in the
jurisdiction where the related Mortgaged Property is located.
Act: The National Housing Act, as amended from time to time.
Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan: A Mortgage Loan purchased pursuant to
this Agreement the Mortgage Interest Rate of which is adjusted from time to time
in accordance with the terms of the related Mortgage Note.
Affiliate: With respect to any specified Person, any other Person
controlling or controlled by or under common control with such specified Person.
For the purposes of this definition, "control" when used with respect to any
specified Person means the power to direct the management and policies of such
Person, directly or indirectly, whether through the ownership of voting
securities, by contract or otherwise and the terms "controlling" and
"controlled" have meanings correlative to the foregoing.
Agreement: This Mortgage Loan Purchase and Warranties Agreement and
all amendments hereof and supplements hereto.
ALTA: The American Land Title Association, or any successor thereto.
Appraised Value: the value of the related Mortgaged Property based
upon the appraisal made for the originator at the time of origination of the
Mortgage Loan or the sales price of the Mortgaged Property at such time of
origination, whichever is less; provided, however, that in the case of a
refinanced Mortgage Loan, such value is based solely upon the appraisal made at
the time of origination of such refinanced Mortgage Loan.
Assignment of Mortgage: An assignment of the Mortgage, notice of
transfer or equivalent instrument in recordable form, sufficient under the laws
of the jurisdiction wherein the related Mortgaged Property is located to reflect
the sale of the Mortgage to the Purchaser.
Business Day: Any day other than (i) a Saturday or Sunday or (ii) a
day on which banking and savings and loan institutions in (a) the State of New
York, (b) the state in which the Servicer's servicing operations are located or
(c) the State in which the Custodian's operations are located, are authorized or
obligated by law or executive order to be closed.
Closing Date: The date or dates set forth on the related Purchase
Price and Terms Agreement on which the Purchaser from time to time shall
purchase and the Seller from time to time shall sell, the Mortgage Loans listed
on the related Mortgage Loan Schedule
Code: Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
Condemnation Proceeds: All awards or settlements in respect of a
Mortgaged Property, whether permanent or temporary, partial or entire, by
exercise of the power of eminent domain or condemnation, to the extent not
required to be released to a Mortgagor in accordance with the terms of the
related Mortgage Loan Documents.
Convertible Mortgage Loan: Any individual Adjustable Rate Mortgage
Loan purchased pursuant to this Agreement which contains a provision whereby the
Mortgagor is permitted to convert the Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan to a Fixed
Rate Mortgage Loan in accordance with the terms of the related Mortgage Note.
Credit File: The items pertaining to a particular Mortgage Loan
referred to in Exhibit B annexed hereto, and any additional documents required
to be added to the Credit File pursuant to this Agreement.
Custodial Account: The separate account or accounts created and
maintained pursuant to the Interim Servicing Agreement (with respect to each
Mortgage Loan, for an interim period, as specified therein).
Custodial Agreement: That certain Custodial Agreement, by and
between the Purchaser and the Custodian, dated as of the date hereof, governing
the retention of the originals of each Mortgage Note, Mortgage, Assignment of
Mortgage (if required) and other Mortgage Loan Documents.
Custodian: The Custodian designated by the Purchaser or any
successor thereto under the Custodial Agreement.
Cut-off Date: With respect to each Mortgage Loan in a Mortgage Loan
Package, the date set forth on the related Purchase Price and Terms Agreement.
Deleted Mortgage Loan: A Mortgage Loan that is repurchased or
replaced or to be replaced with a Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan by the
Seller in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
Determination Date: The date specified in the Interim Servicing
Agreement (with respect to each Mortgage Loan, for an interim period, as
specified therein).
Due Date: The day of the month on which the Monthly Payment is due
on a Mortgage Loan, exclusive of any days of grace.
Escrow Account: The separate account or accounts created and
maintained pursuant to the Interim Servicing Agreement (with respect to each
Mortgage Loan, for an interim period, as specified therein).
Escrow Payments: With respect to any Mortgage Loan with an Escrow
Account, the amounts constituting ground rents, taxes, assessments, water rates,
sewer rents, municipal charges, mortgage insurance premiums, fire and hazard
insurance premiums, condominium charges, and any other payments required to be
escrowed by the Mortgagor with the mortgagee pursuant to the Mortgage or any
other document.
Exchange Act: The Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Xxxxxx Xxx: Xxxxxx Xxx, or any successor thereto.
Fixed Rate Mortgage Loan: A fixed rate mortgage loan purchased
pursuant to this Agreement.
Xxxxxxx Mac: Xxxxxxx Mac, or any successor thereto.
Gross Margin: With respect to each Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan,
the fixed percentage amount set forth in the related Mortgage Note which amount
is added to the Index in accordance with the terms of the related Mortgage Note
to determine on each Interest Rate Adjustment Date the Mortgage Interest Rate
for such Mortgage Loan.
High Cost Loan: A Mortgage Loan classified as (a) a "high cost" loan
under the Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act of 1994 or (b) a "high cost,"
"threshold," "covered" (other than New Jersey "covered" loans), "predatory" or
similar loan under any other applicable state, federal or local law (or a
similarly classified loan using different terminology under a law imposing
heightened regulatory scrutiny or additional legal liability for residential
mortgage loans having high interest rates, points and/or fees).
Index: With respect to each Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan, a rate
per annum set forth on the related Mortgage Loan Schedule.
Insurance Proceeds: With respect to each Mortgage Loan, proceeds of
insurance policies insuring the Mortgage Loan or the related Mortgaged Property.
Insured Depository Institution: As defined in Section 1813(c)(2) of
Title 12 of the United States Code, as amended from time to time.
Interest Rate Adjustment Date: With respect to each Adjustable Rate
Mortgage Loan, the date, specified in the related Mortgage Note and the related
Mortgage Loan Schedule, on which the Mortgage Interest Rate is adjusted.
Interim Funder: With respect to each MERS Designated Mortgage Loan,
the Person named on the MERS(R) System as the interim funder pursuant to the
MERS Procedures Manual.
Interim Servicing Agreement: That certain Interim Servicing
Agreement, dated as of October 1, 2004, by and between the Purchaser and the
Seller.
Investor: With respect to each MERS Designated Mortgage Loan, the
Person named on the MERS(R) System as the investor pursuant to the MERS
Procedures Manual.
Lifetime Rate Cap: The provision of each Mortgage Note related to an
Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan which provides for an absolute maximum Mortgage
Interest Rate thereunder. The Mortgage Interest Rate during the terms of each
Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan shall not at any time exceed the Mortgage Interest
Rate at the time of origination of such Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan by more
than the amount per annum set forth on the related Mortgage Loan Schedule.
Limited Documentation Program: The guidelines under which the Seller
generally originates Mortgage Loans principally on the basis of the
Loan-to-Value Ratio of the related Mortgage Loan and the creditworthiness of the
Mortgagor.
Liquidation Proceeds: Cash received in connection with the
liquidation of a defaulted Mortgage Loan, whether through the sale or assignment
of such Mortgage Loan, trustee's sale, foreclosure sale or otherwise or the sale
of the related Mortgaged Property if the Mortgaged Property is acquired in
satisfaction of the Mortgage Loan.
Loan in Breach: Shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9.04
hereof.
Loan-to-Value Ratio or LTV: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, the
ratio (expressed as a percentage) of the outstanding principal amount of the
Mortgage Loan as of the related date of origination (unless otherwise
indicated), to the Appraised Value of the Mortgaged Property.
MERS: MERSCORP, Inc., its successors and assigns.
MERS Designated Mortgage Loan: Mortgage Loans for which (a) the
Seller has designated or will designate MERS as, and has taken or will take such
action as is necessary to cause MERS to be, the mortgagee of record, as nominee
for the Seller, in accordance with MERS Procedure Manual and (b) the Seller has
designated or will designate the Custodian as the Investor on the MERS(R)
System.
MERS Procedure Manual: The MERS Procedures Manual, as it may be
amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time.
MERS Report: The report from the MERS System listing MERS Designated
Mortgage Loans and other information.
MERS(R) System: MERS mortgage electronic registry system, as more
particularly described in the MERS Procedures Manual.
Monthly Payment: The scheduled monthly payment of principal and
interest on a Mortgage Loan.
Mortgage: The mortgage, deed of trust or other instrument securing a
Mortgage Note, which creates a first or second lien, as applicable, on an
unsubordinated estate in fee simple in real property securing the Mortgage Note;
except that with respect to real property located in jurisdictions in which the
use of leasehold estates for residential properties is a widely-accepted
practice, the mortgage, deed of trust or other instrument securing the Mortgage
Note may secure and create a first lien upon a leasehold estate of the
Mortgagor.
Mortgage File: The items pertaining to a particular Mortgage Loan
referred to in Exhibit A annexed hereto, and any additional documents required
to be added to the Mortgage File pursuant to this Agreement.
Mortgage Interest Rate: The annual rate of interest borne on a
Mortgage Note with respect to each Mortgage Loan.
Mortgage Loan: An individual Mortgage Loan which is the subject of
this Agreement, each Mortgage Loan originally sold and subject to this Agreement
being identified on the related Mortgage Loan Schedule, which Mortgage Loan
includes without limitation the Mortgage File, the Credit File, the Servicing
File, the Monthly Payments, Principal Prepayments, Liquidation Proceeds,
Condemnation Proceeds, Insurance Proceeds, Servicing Rights, Prepayment
Penalties, and all other rights, benefits, proceeds and obligations arising from
or in connection with such Mortgage Loan, excluding replaced or repurchased
mortgage loans.
Mortgage Loan Documents: The documents required to be delivered to
the Custodian pursuant to Section 6.03 hereof with respect to any Mortgage Loan.
Mortgage Loan Package: A pool of Mortgage Loans sold to the
Purchaser by the Seller on a Closing Date.
Mortgage Loan Schedule: With respect to each Mortgage Loan Package,
the schedule of Mortgage Loans, attached to the related Assignment and
Conveyance as Schedule 1, setting forth the information attached hereto as
Exhibit N.
Mortgage Note: The note or other evidence of the indebtedness of a
Mortgagor secured by a Mortgage.
Mortgaged Property: The real property (or leasehold estate, if
applicable) securing repayment of the debt evidenced by a Mortgage Note.
Mortgagor: The obligor on a Mortgage Note.
Officer's Certificate: A certificate signed by the Chairman of the
Board or the Vice Chairman of the Board or a President or a Vice President and
by the Treasurer or the Secretary or one of the Assistant Treasurers or
Assistant Secretaries of the Seller, and delivered to the Purchaser as required
by this Agreement.
Opinion of Counsel: A written opinion of counsel, who may be counsel
for the Seller, reasonably acceptable to the Purchaser.
Periodic Rate Cap: With respect to each Adjustable Rate Mortgage
Loan, the provision of each Mortgage Note which provides for an absolute maximum
amount by which the Mortgage Interest Rate therein may increase or decrease on
an Interest Rate Adjustment Date above or below the Mortgage Interest Rate
previously in effect.
Person: Any individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability
company, joint venture, association, joint-stock company, trust, unincorporated
organization, government or any agency or political subdivision thereof.
Preliminary Mortgage Schedule: As defined in Section 3.
Prepayment Penalty: With respect to each Mortgage Loan, the fee, if
any, payable upon the prepayment, in whole or in part, of such Mortgage Loan, as
set forth in the related Mortgage Note.
Principal Prepayment: Any payment or other recovery of principal on
a Mortgage Loan which is received in advance of its scheduled Due Date,
including any Prepayment Penalty or premium thereon and which is not accompanied
by an amount of interest representing scheduled interest due on any date or
dates in any month or months subsequent to the month of prepayment.
Purchase Price: The price paid on the related Closing Date by the
Purchaser to the Seller in exchange for the Mortgage Loans in the related
Mortgage Loan Package as calculated in Section 4 of this Agreement.
Purchase Price and Terms Agreement: With respect to each purchase of
a Mortgage Loan Package hereunder, that certain letter agreement setting forth
the general terms and conditions of such transaction consummated herein and
identifying the Mortgage Loans to be purchased hereunder, by and between the
Seller and the Purchaser.
Purchaser: Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Mortgage Company, a New York limited
partnership, and its successors in interest and assigns, and any successor to
the Purchaser under this Agreement as herein provided.
Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan: A mortgage loan eligible to be
substituted by the Seller for a Deleted Mortgage Loan which must, on the date of
such substitution, (i) have an outstanding principal balance, after deduction of
all scheduled payments due in the month of substitution (or in the case of a
substitution of more than one mortgage loan for a Deleted Mortgage Loan, an
aggregate principal balance), not in excess of the outstanding principal balance
of the Deleted Mortgage Loan (the amount of any shortfall will be deposited in
the Custodial Account by the Seller in the month of substitution); (ii) have a
Mortgage Interest Rate not less than, and not more than 1% greater than, the
Mortgage Interest Rate of the Deleted Mortgage Loan; (iii) have a remaining term
to maturity not greater than, and not more than one year less than, that of the
Deleted Mortgage Loan; (iv) be of the same type as the Deleted Mortgage Loan
(i.e., fixed rate or adjustable rate with same Periodic Rate Cap, and Index);
and (v) comply with each representation and warranty (respecting individual
Mortgage Loans) set forth in Section 9 hereof.
Reconstitution: A Whole Loan Transfer or a Securitization Transfer.
Reconstitution Date: As defined in Section 13.
Remittance Date: The date specified in the Interim Servicing
Agreement (with respect to each Mortgage Loan, as specified therein).
Repurchase Price: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, a price equal
to the then outstanding principal balance of the Mortgage Loan to be
repurchased, plus accrued interest thereon at the Mortgage Interest Rate from
the date on which interest had last been paid through the date of such
repurchase, plus the amount of any outstanding advances owed to any servicer,
plus all costs and expenses incurred by the Purchaser or any servicer arising
out of or based upon such breach, including without limitation costs and
expenses incurred in the enforcement of the Seller's repurchase obligation
hereunder, plus (e) any costs and damages incurred by the related trust with
respect to any securitization of the Mortgage Loan in connection with any
violation by such Mortgage Loan of any predatory- or abusive-lending law.
RESPA: Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, as amended from time
to time.
Securities Act: The Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Securitization Transfer: The sale or transfer of some or all of the
Mortgage Loans to a trust or other entity as part of a publicly-issued or
privately-placed, rated or unrated mortgage pass-through or other
mortgage-backed securities transaction.
Seller: Fremont Investment & Loan and its successors in interest.
Servicing Agreement: The agreement to be entered into by the
Purchaser and the Successor Servicer, providing for such successor servicer to
service the Mortgage Loans.
Servicing Fee: With respect to each Mortgage Loan subject to the
Interim Servicing Agreement, a fee payable monthly equal to one-twelfth of the
product of (a) the Servicing Fee Rate and (b) the outstanding principal balance
as of the beginning of the month of such Mortgage Loan. Such fee shall be
payable monthly and shall be pro-rated for any portion of a month during which
the Mortgage Loan is serviced by the Seller under the Interim Servicing
Agreement. The obligation of the Purchaser to pay the Servicing Fee is limited
to, and the Servicing Fee is payable solely from, the interest portion
(including recoveries with respect to interest from Liquidation Proceeds,
Condemnation Proceeds and Insurance Proceeds, to the extent permitted by this
Agreement) of such Monthly Payment collected by the Seller, or as otherwise
provided under this Agreement.
Servicing Fee Rate: An amount per annum as set forth in the Interim
Servicing Agreement.
Servicing File: With respect to each Mortgage Loan, the file
retained by the Seller consisting of originals of all documents in the Mortgage
File which are not delivered to the Purchaser or the Custodian and copies of the
Mortgage Loan Documents set forth in Section 2 of the Custodial Agreement.
Servicing Rights: Any and all of the following: (a) any and all
rights to service the Mortgage Loans; (b) any payments to or monies received by
the Seller for servicing the Mortgage Loans; (c) any late fees, penalties or
similar payments with respect to the Mortgage Loans but not including any
Prepayment Penalties; (d) all agreements or documents creating, defining or
evidencing any such servicing rights to the extent they relate to such servicing
rights and all rights of the Seller thereunder; (e) Escrow Payments or other
similar payments with respect to the Mortgage Loans and any amounts actually
collected by the Seller with respect thereto; (f) all accounts and other rights
to payment related to any of the property described in this paragraph; and (g)
any and all documents, files, records, servicing files, servicing documents,
servicing records, data tapes, computer records, or other information pertaining
to the Mortgage Loans or pertaining to the past, present or prospective
servicing of the Mortgage Loans.
Stated Principal Balance: As to each Mortgage Loan, the principal
balance of the Mortgage Loan at the related Cut-off Date after giving effect to
payments of principal actually received, minus (ii) all amounts previously
distributed to the Purchaser with respect to the related Mortgage Loan
representing payments or recoveries of principal.
Successor Servicer: A servicer designated by the Purchaser pursuant
to Sections 8 and 9.03 which is entitled to the benefits of the indemnifications
set forth in Sections 9.03 and 14.01.
Transaction Agreement: Shall have the meaning set forth in Section
13 hereof.
Transfer Date: (a) the earlier of (i) the date on which a Successor
Servicer assumes the servicing of the Mortgage Loans pursuant to the Servicing
Agreement pursuant to which the Successor Servicer shall service the Mortgage
Loans on behalf of the Purchaser and its assignees and (ii) the 1st Business Day
of the month following the date which is 90 days after the Closing Date or (b)
such other date as mutually agreed by the Seller and the Purchaser.
Underwriting Guidelines: The underwriting guidelines of the Seller,
a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit I.
Whole Loan Agreement: Any Transaction Agreement in respect of a
Whole Loan Transfer.
Whole Loan Transfer: The sale or transfer by Purchaser of some or
all of the Mortgage Loans in a whole loan or participation format pursuant to a
Transaction Agreement.
SECTION 2. Agreement to Purchase.
The Seller, on each related Closing Date, agrees to sell, and the
Purchaser agrees to purchase, Mortgage Loans having an aggregate principal
balance on the related Cut-off Date in an amount as set forth in the related
Purchase Price and Terms Agreement, or in such other amount as agreed by the
Purchaser and the Seller as evidenced by the aggregate scheduled principal
balance of the Mortgage Loans accepted by the Purchaser on the related Closing
Date.
SECTION 3. Mortgage Schedules.
The Seller shall provide the Purchaser with certain information
constituting a preliminary listing of the Mortgage Loans in a Mortgage Loan
Package to be purchased on the related Closing Date in accordance with the
related Purchase Price and Terms Agreement and this Agreement (a "Preliminary
Mortgage Schedule").
The Seller shall deliver the related Mortgage Loan Schedule for the
Mortgage Loans in the related Mortgage Loan Package to be purchased on the
related Closing Date to the Purchaser at least one (1) Business Day prior to the
related Closing Date. The Mortgage Loan Schedule shall be the Preliminary
Mortgage Schedule with those Mortgage Loans which have not been funded prior to
the Closing Date deleted. The related Mortgage Loan Schedule shall be attached
to the related Purchase Price and Terms Letter.
SECTION 4. Purchase Price.
The Purchase Price for each Mortgage Loan in a Mortgage Loan Package
shall be the percentage of par as stated in the related Purchase Price and Terms
Agreement (subject to adjustment as provided therein), multiplied by the
aggregate principal balance, as of the related Cut-off Date, of the Mortgage
Loans listed on the related Closing Schedule, after application of payments of
principal actually received on or before the related Cut-off Date.
In addition to the Purchase Price as described above, the Purchaser
shall pay to the Seller, on the related Closing Date accrued interest on the
Stated Principal Balance of the related Mortgage Loans as of the related Cut-off
Date at the weighted average Mortgage Interest Rate of those Mortgage Loans from
the date interest was paid through on the Mortgage Loan through the day prior to
the related Closing Date, inclusive. The Purchase Price plus accrued interest as
set forth in the preceding paragraph shall be paid to the Seller by wire
transfer of immediately available funds to an account designated by the Seller
in writing.
The Purchaser shall be entitled to (1) all principal received after
the related Cut-off Date, (2) all other recoveries of late charges, prepayment
penalties, assumption fees or other charges collected after the related Cut-off
Date, and (3) all payments of interest on the Mortgage Loans at the Mortgage
Interest Rate.
SECTION 5. Examination of Mortgage Files.
Prior to the related Closing Date, the Purchaser shall have the
right to perform on-site due diligence at the premises of the Seller with
respect to the Mortgage Loans. The Seller will provide information and otherwise
cooperate with the due diligence reviews of the Purchaser, its co-investors, its
financial partners, its designees and the rating agencies. The Seller shall make
the legal files and the credit files, together with any payment histories,
collection histories, bankruptcy histories, broker's price opinions, and any
other information with respect to the Mortgage Loans requested by the Purchaser,
available at the Seller's offices for review by Purchaser, its designee or its
agents during normal business hours before the related Closing Date. At the
Purchaser's expense, the Purchaser shall have the right to order additional
broker's price opinions in its sole discretion.
Prior to the related Cut-off Date, the Purchaser shall have the
right to reject any Mortgage Loan (a) for which the documentation listed in
Credit File is missing or defective in whole or in part, (b) for which the
related broker's price opinion varies substantially below the appraisal provided
in connection with the origination of the related Mortgage Loan or poses other
marketing issues, (c) which does not generally conform to the Seller's
underwriting or compliance guidelines, (d) which does not conform to the terms
of this letter agreement or is in breach of the representations and warranties
set forth in Section 9.02, or (e) for which the credit or compliance
characteristics do not comply with federal, state or local requirements.
Purchaser shall notify the Seller of any such rejected Mortgage Loan no later
than three business days prior to the related Closing Date.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Purchaser may purchase all or
part of the Mortgage Loans without conducting any partial or complete due
diligence examination. The fact that the Purchaser or its designee has conducted
or failed to conduct any partial or complete examination of the files shall not
affect the Purchaser's (or any of its successor's) rights to demand repurchase
or other relief for breach of Mortgage Loan representations and warranties,
missing or defective documents or as otherwise provided in the Purchase
Agreement.
In the event that the Seller fails to deliver the Credit Files with
respect to any Mortgage Loan, the Seller shall, upon the request of the
Purchaser, repurchase or substitute for such Mortgage Loan at the price and in
the manner specified in Subsection 9.04.
SECTION 6. Conveyance from Seller to Purchaser.
Subsection 6.01 Conveyance of Mortgage Loans.
The Seller, by execution and delivery of the related Assignment and
Conveyance on each related Closing Date, does hereby sell, transfer, assign, set
over and convey to the Purchaser, without recourse, but subject to the terms of
this Agreement, all right, title and interest of the Seller in and to the
Mortgage Loans in the related Mortgage Loan Package and the related Mortgage
Files and all rights and obligations arising under the documents contained
therein. The Seller shall cause the Servicing File retained by the Seller
pursuant to this Agreement to be appropriately identified in the Seller's
computer system and/or books and records, as appropriate, to clearly reflect the
sale of the related Mortgage Loan to the Purchaser. The Seller shall release
from its custody the contents of any Servicing File retained by it only in
accordance with this Agreement or the Interim Servicing Agreement, except when
such release is required in connection with a repurchase of any such Mortgage
Loan pursuant to Subsection 9.04.
Subsection 6.02 Books and Records.
Record title to each Mortgage as of the related Closing Date shall
be in the name of the Seller, an Affiliate of the Seller, the Purchaser or one
or more designees of the Purchaser, as the Purchaser shall select.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, each Mortgage and related Mortgage Note shall be
possessed solely by the Purchaser or the appropriate designee of the Purchaser,
as the case may be. All rights arising out of the Mortgage Loans including, but
not limited to, all funds received by the Seller after the related Cut-off Date
on or in connection with a Mortgage Loan shall be vested in the Purchaser or one
or more designees of the Purchaser; provided, however, that all funds received
on or in connection with a Mortgage Loan shall be received and held by the
Seller in trust for the benefit of the Purchaser or the appropriate designee of
the Purchaser, as the case may be, as the owner of the Mortgage Loans pursuant
to the terms of this Agreement.
The sale of each Mortgage Loan shall be reflected on the Seller's
balance sheet and other financial statements as a sale of assets by the Seller.
The Seller shall be responsible for maintaining, and shall maintain,
a complete set of books and records for each Mortgage Loan which shall be marked
clearly to reflect the ownership of each Mortgage Loan by the Purchaser, which
marking may be evidenced by a designation of electronic files or records
maintained by the Seller in connection with each Mortgage Loan. In particular,
to the extent required by applicable law, the Seller shall maintain in its
possession, available for inspection by the Purchaser, and shall deliver to the
Purchaser upon demand, evidence of compliance with all federal, state and local
laws, rules and regulations. To the extent that original documents are not
required for purposes of realization of Liquidation Proceeds or Insurance
Proceeds, documents maintained by the Seller may be in the form of microfilm or
microfiche.
Subsection 6.03 Delivery of Mortgage Loan Documents.
The Seller shall deliver and release to the Custodian no later than
five (5) Business Days prior to the related Closing Date the documents and
instruments in the Mortgage File for each Mortgage Loan.
The Custodian shall certify its receipt of all such Mortgage Loan
Documents required to be delivered pursuant to the Custodial Agreement for the
related Closing Date, as evidenced by the certification and trust receipt of the
Custodian in the form annexed to the Custodial Agreement. The Seller shall
comply with the terms of the Custodial Agreement and the Purchaser shall pay all
fees and expenses charged by the Custodian associated with the initial inventory
and maintenance of the Mortgage Loan Documents.
The Seller shall forward to the Custodian, or to such other Person
as the Purchaser shall designate in writing, original documents evidencing an
assumption, modification, consolidation or extension of any Mortgage Loan
entered into in accordance with this Agreement within two weeks of their
execution, provided, however, that the Seller shall provide the Custodian, or to
such other Person as the Purchaser shall designate in writing, with a certified
true copy of any such document submitted for recordation within two weeks of its
execution, and shall promptly provide the original of any document submitted for
recordation or a copy of such document certified by the appropriate public
recording office to be a true and complete copy of the original within 180 days
of the related Closing Date.
In the event any document required to be delivered to the Custodian
pursuant to the preceding paragraph, including an original or copy of any
document submitted for recordation to the appropriate public recording office,
is not so delivered to the Custodian, or to such other Person as the Purchaser
shall designate in writing, within 180 days following the related Closing Date
(other than with respect to the Assignments of Mortgage which shall be delivered
to the Custodian in blank on or prior to the related Closing Date and recorded
subsequently by the Purchaser or its designee), and in the event that the Seller
does not cure such failure within 30 days of discovery or receipt of written
notification of such failure from the Purchaser, the related Mortgage Loan
shall, upon the request of the Purchaser, be repurchased by the Seller at the
price and in the manner specified in Subsection 9.04. The foregoing repurchase
obligation shall not apply in the event that the Seller cannot deliver such
original or copy of any document submitted for recordation to the appropriate
public recording office within the specified period due to a delay caused by the
recording office in the applicable jurisdiction, provided that (i) the Seller
shall deliver a recording receipt of such recording office or, if such recording
receipt is not available, an Officer's Certificate of a servicing officer of the
Seller, confirming that such documents have been accepted for recording (upon
request of the Purchaser and delivery by the Purchaser to the Seller of a
schedule of the related Mortgage Loans, the Seller shall reissue and deliver to
the Purchaser or its designee said Officer's Certificate relating to the related
Mortgage Loans), and (ii) such document is delivered within twelve (12) months
of the related Closing Date.
The Seller shall pay all initial recording fees, if any, for the
assignments of mortgage and any other fees or costs in transferring all original
documents to the Custodian or, upon written request of the Purchaser, to the
Purchaser or the Purchaser's designee. The Purchaser or the Purchaser's designee
shall be responsible for recording the Assignments of Mortgage and shall be
reimbursed by the Seller for the costs associated therewith pursuant to the
preceding sentence.
Subsection 6.04 Quality Control Procedures.
The Seller shall maintain an internal quality control program that
verifies in a manner consistent with accepted industry procedures, on a regular
basis, the existence and accuracy of the legal documents, credit documents,
property appraisals, and underwriting decisions that the Seller maintain for
other mortgage loans purchased, originated and serviced by the Seller. The
program includes evaluating and monitoring the overall quality of the Seller's
loan production and the servicing activities of the Seller. The program ensures
that the Mortgage Loans are originated and serviced in accordance with Accepted
Servicing Practices and the Underwriting Guidelines, guards against dishonest,
fraudulent, or negligent acts; and guards against errors and omissions by
officers, employees, or other authorized persons.
SECTION 7. Servicing of the Mortgage Loans.
The Mortgage Loans shall be sold by the Seller to the Purchaser on a
servicing released basis. Subject to, and upon the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, with respect to the Mortgage Loans, the Seller hereby sells,
transfers, assigns and delivers to the Purchaser, on the related Closing Date,
the Servicing Rights with respect to the Mortgage Loans in the related Mortgage
Loan Pacakge.
The Purchaser shall retain the Seller as contract servicer of the
Mortgage Loans for an interim period pursuant to and in accordance with the
terms and conditions contained in the Interim Servicing Agreement (with respect
to each Mortgage Loan, for an interim period, as specified therein). Pursuant to
the Interim Servicing Agreement, the Seller shall begin servicing the Mortgage
Loans on behalf of the Purchaser and shall be entitled to the Servicing Fee with
respect to such Mortgage Loans from the related Closing Date until the
termination of the Interim Servicing Agreement as set forth therein, but in no
event shall the Seller receive less than 65 days of such compensation.
SECTION 8. Transfer of Servicing.
On the related Transfer Date, the Seller shall cease all servicing
responsibilities under the Interim Servicing Agreement related to the Mortgage
Loans and the Successor Servicer shall service the Mortgage Loans for the
benefit of the Purchaser pursuant to the Servicing Agreement.
On or prior to the related Transfer Date, the Seller shall, at its
sole cost and expense, take such steps as may be necessary or appropriate to
effectuate and evidence the transfer of the servicing of the related Mortgage
Loans to the Purchaser, or its designee, including but not limited to the
following:
(a) Notice to Mortgagors. The Seller shall mail to the Mortgagor of
each related Mortgage Loan a letter advising such Mortgagor of the transfer of
the servicing of the related Mortgage Loan to the Purchaser, or its designee, in
accordance with the Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx National Affordable Housing Act of 1990 at
least 15 days prior to the related Transfer Date; provided, however, the content
and format of the letter shall have the prior approval of the Purchaser. The
Seller shall provide the Purchaser with copies of all such related notices no
later than the related Transfer Date.
(b) Notice to Taxing Authorities and Insurance Companies. The Seller
shall transmit to the applicable taxing authorities and insurance companies
(including primary mortgage insurance policy insurers, if applicable) and/or
agents, notification of the transfer of the servicing to the Purchaser, or its
designee, and instructions to deliver all notices, tax bills and insurance
statements, as the case may be, to the Purchaser from and after the related
Transfer Date. The Seller shall provide the Purchaser with copies of all such
notices no later than 30 days following the related Transfer Date.
(c) Delivery of Servicing Records. The Seller shall forward to the
Purchaser, or its designee, all servicing records and the Servicing File in the
Seller's possession relating to each related Mortgage Loan including the
information enumerated in the Interim Servicing Agreement (with respect to each
such Mortgage Loan, for an interim period, as specified therein).
(d) Escrow Payments. The Seller shall provide the Purchaser, or its
designee, with immediately available funds by wire transfer in the amount of the
net Escrow Payments and suspense balances and all loss draft balances associated
with the related Mortgage Loans. The Seller shall provide the Purchaser with an
accounting statement of Escrow Payments and suspense balances and loss draft
balances sufficient to enable the Purchaser to reconcile the amount of such
payment with the accounts of the Mortgage Loans. Additionally, the Seller shall
wire transfer to the Purchaser the amount of any agency, trustee or prepaid
Mortgage Loan payments and all other similar amounts held by the Seller.
(e) Payoffs and Assumptions. The Seller shall provide to the
Purchaser, or its designee, copies of all assumption and payoff statements
generated by the Seller on the related Mortgage Loans from the related Cut-off
Date to the related Transfer Date.
(f) Mortgage Payments Received Prior to Transfer Date. Prior to the
related Transfer Date all payments received by the Seller on each related
Mortgage Loan shall be properly applied by the Seller to the account of the
particular Mortgagor.
(g) Mortgage Payments Received After Transfer Date. The amount of
any related Monthly Payments received by the Seller (a) during the first 30 days
after the related Transfer Date shall be forwarded to the Purchaser by overnight
mail on the date of receipt and (b) after the date which is 30 days after the
related Transfer Date shall be forwarded to the Purchaser by overnight mail
twice weekly. The Seller shall notify the Purchaser of the particulars of the
payment, which notification requirement shall be satisfied if the Seller
forwards with their payment sufficient information to permit appropriate
processing of the payment by the Purchaser. The Seller shall assume full
responsibility for the necessary and appropriate legal application of such
Monthly Payments received by the Seller after the related Transfer Date with
respect to related Mortgage Loans then in foreclosure or bankruptcy; provided,
for purposes of this Agreement, necessary and appropriate legal application of
such Monthly Payments shall include, but not be limited to, endorsement of a
Monthly Payment to the Purchaser with the particulars of the payment such as the
account number, dollar amount, date received and any special Mortgagor
application instructions and the Seller shall comply with the foregoing
requirements with respect to all Monthly Payments received by it after the
related Transfer Date.
(h) Misapplied Payments. Misapplied payments shall be processed as
follows:
(1) All parties shall cooperate in correcting misapplication
errors;
(2) The party receiving notice of a misapplied payment
occurring prior to the related Transfer Date and discovered after
the related Transfer Date shall immediately notify the other party;
(3) If a misapplied payment which occurred prior to the
related Transfer Date cannot be identified and said misapplied
payment has resulted in a shortage in a Custodial Account or Escrow
Account, the Seller shall be liable for the amount of such shortage.
The Seller shall reimburse the Purchaser for the amount of such
shortage within thirty (30) days after receipt of written demand
therefor from the Purchaser;
(4) If a misapplied payment which occurred prior to the
related Transfer Date has created an improper Purchase Price as the
result of an inaccurate outstanding principal balance, a check shall
be issued to the party shorted by the improper payment application
within five (5) Business Days after notice thereof by the other
party; and
(5) Any check issued under the provisions of this Section 8(h)
shall be accompanied by a statement indicating the Seller and/or the
Purchaser Mortgage Loan identification number and an explanation of
the allocation of any such payments.
(i) Reconciliation. The Seller shall, on or before the related
Transfer Date, reconcile principal balances and make any monetary adjustments
required by the Purchaser. Any such monetary adjustments will be transferred
between the Seller and the Purchaser as appropriate.
(j) IRS Forms. The Seller shall file all IRS Forms 1099, 1099A, 1098
or 1041 and K-1 which are required to be filed on or before the related Transfer
Date in relation to the servicing and ownership of the related Mortgage Loans.
The Seller shall provide copies of such forms to the Purchaser upon request and
shall reimburse the Purchaser for any costs or penalties incurred by the
Purchaser due to the Seller's failure to comply with this paragraph.
SECTION 9. Representations, Warranties and Covenants of the Seller;
Remedies for Breach.
Subsection 9.01 Representations and Warranties Regarding the Seller.
The Seller represents, warrants and covenants to the Purchaser and
the Successor Servicer that as of the date hereof and as of the related Closing
Date:
(a) Due Organization and Authority. The Seller is a corporation duly
organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of its
jurisdiction of incorporation or formation and has all licenses necessary to
carry on its business as now being conducted and is licensed, qualified and in
good standing in each state wherein it owns or leases any material properties or
where a Mortgaged Property is located, if the laws of such state require
licensing or qualification in order to conduct business of the type conducted by
the Seller, and in any event the Seller is in compliance with the laws of any
such state to the extent necessary to ensure the enforceability of the related
Mortgage Loan in accordance with the terms of this Agreement; the Seller has the
full corporate power, authority and legal right to hold, transfer and convey the
Mortgage Loans and to execute and deliver this Agreement and to perform its
obligations hereunder; the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement
(including all instruments of transfer to be delivered pursuant to this
Agreement) by the Seller and the consummation of the transactions contemplated
hereby have been duly and validly authorized; this Agreement and all agreements
contemplated hereby have been duly executed and delivered and constitute the
valid, legal, binding and enforceable obligations of the Seller, regardless of
whether such enforcement is sought in a proceeding in equity or at law; and all
requisite corporate action has been taken by the Seller to make this Agreement
and all agreements contemplated hereby valid and binding upon the Seller in
accordance with their terms;
(b) Ordinary Course of Business. The consummation of the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement are in the ordinary course of
business of the Seller, and the transfer, assignment and conveyance of the
Mortgage Notes and the Mortgages by the Seller pursuant to this Agreement are
not subject to the bulk transfer or any similar statutory provisions in effect
in any applicable jurisdiction;
(c) No Conflicts. Neither the execution and delivery of this
Agreement, the acquisition or origination of the Mortgage Loans by the Seller,
the sale of the Mortgage Loans to the Purchaser, the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby, nor the fulfillment of or compliance with the
terms and conditions of this Agreement, will conflict with or result in a breach
of any of the terms, conditions or provisions of the Seller's charter, by-laws
or other organizational documents or any legal restriction or any agreement or
instrument to which the Seller is now a party or by which it is bound, or
constitute a default or result in an acceleration under any of the foregoing, or
result in the violation of any law, rule, regulation, order, judgment or decree
to which the Seller or its property is subject, or result in the creation or
imposition of any lien, charge or encumbrance that would have an adverse effect
upon any of its properties pursuant to the terms of any mortgage, contract, deed
of trust or other instrument, or impair the ability of the Purchaser to realize
on the Mortgage Loans, impair the value of the Mortgage Loans, or impair the
ability of the Purchaser to realize the full amount of any insurance benefits
accruing pursuant to this Agreement;
(d) Ability to Perform; Solvency. The Seller does not believe, nor
does it have any reason or cause to believe, that it cannot perform each and
every covenant contained in this Agreement. The Seller is solvent and the sale
of the Mortgage Loans will not cause the Seller to become insolvent. The sale of
the Mortgage Loans is not undertaken with the intent to hinder, delay or defraud
any of Seller's creditors;
(e) No Litigation Pending. There is no action, suit, proceeding or
investigation pending or, to the best of the Seller's knowledge, threatened
against the Seller, before any court, administrative agency or other tribunal
(i) asserting the invalidity of this Agreement, (ii) seeking to prevent the
consummation of any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, (iii)
which, either in any one instance or in the aggregate, is likely to result in
any material adverse change in the business, operations, financial condition,
properties or assets of the Seller, or in any material impairment of the right
or ability of the Seller to carry on its business substantially as now
conducted, or in any material liability on the part of the Seller, or which
would draw into question the validity of this Agreement or the Mortgage Loans or
of any action taken or to be taken in connection with the obligations of the
Seller contemplated herein, or which would be likely to impair materially the
ability of the Seller to perform under the terms of this Agreement, (iv)
relating to fraud, or (v) relating to predatory lending, or the Seller's
origination, servicing or closing practices which is likely to result in any
material adverse change in the business, operations, financial condition,
properties or assets of the Seller.
(f) No Consent Required. No consent, approval, authorization or
order of, or registration or filing with, or notice to any court or governmental
agency is required for the execution, delivery and performance by the Seller of
or compliance by the Seller with this Agreement or the Mortgage Loans, the
delivery of a portion of the Mortgage Files to the Custodian or the sale of the
Mortgage Loans or the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement, or if required, such approval has been obtained prior to the related
Closing Date;
(g) Selection Process. The Mortgage Loans were not intentionally
selected from among the outstanding one- to four-family mortgage loans in the
Seller's portfolio at the related Closing Date as to which the representations
and warranties set forth in Subsection 9.02 could not be made;
(h) Mortgage Loan Characteristics. The characteristics of the
Mortgage Loans are as set forth on the description of the pool characteristics
for the Mortgage Loans in the form attached as Exhibit J hereto;
(i) No Untrue Information. Neither this Agreement nor any
information, statement, tape, diskette, report, form, or other document
furnished or to be furnished by the Seller pursuant to this Agreement or any
Transaction Agreement or in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby
contains or will contain any material untrue statement of fact;
(j) Financial Statements. The Seller has delivered to the Purchaser
financial statements as to its last three complete fiscal years and any later
quarter ended more than 60 days prior to the execution of this Agreement. All
such financial statements fairly present the pertinent results of operations and
changes in financial position for each of such periods and the financial
position at the end of each such period of the Seller and its subsidiaries and
have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
consistently applied throughout the periods involved, except as set forth in the
notes thereto or as required by the Seller's regulator. There has been no change
in the business, operations, financial condition, properties or assets of the
Seller since the date of the Seller's financial statements that would have a
material adverse effect on its ability to perform its obligations under this
Agreement;
(k) Loan Experience. The Seller has delivered information as to its
loan charge-off or loan loss experience, its loan delinquency experience for the
immediately preceding three-year period, prepayment speed and delinquency
histories for at least the immediately preceding year, and all such information
so delivered shall be true and correct in all material respects;
(l) No Brokers. The Seller has not dealt with any broker, investment
banker, agent or other person that may be entitled to any commission or
compensation in connection with the sale of the Mortgage Loans;
(m) Sale Treatment. The Seller has been advised by its independent
certified public accountants that under generally accepted accounting principles
the transfer of the Mortgage Loans may be treated as a sale on the books and
records of the Seller and the Seller has determined that the disposition of the
Mortgage Loans pursuant to this Agreement will be afforded sale treatment for
tax and accounting purposes;
(n) Reasonable Purchase Price. The consideration received by the
Seller upon the sale of the Mortgage Loans under this Agreement constitutes fair
consideration and reasonably equivalent value for the Mortgage Loans;
(o) Seller's Purchase or Origination. The Seller's decision to
purchase or originate any mortgage loan or to deny any mortgage loan application
is an independent decision based upon Seller's underwriting guidelines, and is
in no way made as a result of Purchaser's decision to purchase, or not to
purchase, or the price Purchaser may offer to pay for, any such mortgage loan,
if originated;
(p) Ability to Service. The Seller has the facilities, procedures,
and experienced personnel necessary for the sound servicing of mortgage loans of
the same type as the Mortgage Loans. The Seller is duly qualified, licensed,
registered and otherwise authorized under all applicable federal, state and
local laws, and regulations, and is in good standing to enforce, originate, sell
mortgage loans to, and service mortgage loans in each jurisdiction wherein the
Mortgaged Properties are located;
(q) Insured Depository Institution Representations. The Seller makes
the following additional representations and warranties:
(i) This Agreement conforms to all statutory and regulatory
requirements applicable to the Seller. This Agreement is (a)
executed contemporaneously with the agreement reached by the Seller
and the Purchaser, (b) approved by a specific corporate or banking
association resolution by the board of directors of the Seller,
which approval shall be reflected in the minutes of said board, and
(c) continuously, from the time of its execution, an official record
of the Seller;
(ii) This Agreement has been duly and validly authorized by a
specific corporate or banking association resolution by the board of
directors of the Seller. A copy of such resolution, certified by the
corporate secretary of the Seller or attested to by a vice president
or higher officer of the Seller has been provided to the Purchaser;
and
(iii) The Seller will maintain a copy of this Agreement in its
official books and records.
Subsection 9.02 Representations and Warranties Regarding Individual
Mortgage Loans.
The Seller hereby represents and warrants to the Purchaser, its
assignees and the Successor Servicer that, as to each Mortgage Loan, as of the
related Closing Date for such Mortgage Loan:
(a) Mortgage Loans as Described. The information set forth in the
related Mortgage Loan Schedule is complete, true and correct;
(b) Payments Current. All payments required to be made up to the
related Closing Date for the Mortgage Loan under the terms of the Mortgage Note,
other than payments not yet one month delinquent, have been made and credited.
No payment required under the Mortgage Loan is one month or more delinquent nor
has any payment under the Mortgage Loan been one month or more delinquent at any
time since the origination of the Mortgage Loan;
(c) No Outstanding Charges. Except for payment defaults of less than
one month, there are no defaults in complying with the terms of the Mortgage,
and all taxes, governmental assessments, insurance premiums, water, sewer and
municipal charges, leasehold payments or ground rents which previously became
due and owing have been paid, or an escrow of funds has been established in an
amount sufficient to pay for every such item which remains unpaid and which has
been assessed but is not yet due and payable. The Seller has not advanced funds,
or induced, solicited or knowingly received any advance of funds by a party
other than the Mortgagor, directly or indirectly, for the payment of any amount
required under the Mortgage Loan, except for interest accruing from the date of
the Mortgage Note or date of disbursement of the Mortgage Loan proceeds,
whichever is earlier, to the date which precedes by one month the Due Date of
the first installment of principal and interest;
(d) Original Terms Unmodified. The terms of the Mortgage Note and
Mortgage have not been impaired, waived, altered or modified in any respect,
from the date of origination except by a written instrument which has been
recorded, if necessary to protect the interests of the Purchaser, and which has
been delivered to the Custodian or to such other Person as the Purchaser shall
designate in writing, and the terms of which are reflected in the related
Mortgage Loan Schedule. No Mortgage Loan has been modified so as to restructure
the payment obligations or re-age the Mortgage Loan. The substance of any such
waiver, alteration or modification has been approved by the title insurer, if
any, to the extent required by the policy, and its terms are reflected on the
related Mortgage Loan Schedule, if applicable. No Mortgagor has been released,
in whole or in part, except in connection with an assumption agreement, approved
by the issuer of the title insurer, to the extent required by the policy, and
which assumption agreement is part of the Mortgage Loan File delivered to the
Custodian or to such other Person as the Purchaser shall designate in writing
and the terms of which are reflected in the related Mortgage Loan Schedule;
(e) No Defenses. The Mortgage Loan is not subject to any right of
rescission, set-off, counterclaim or defense, including without limitation the
defense of usury, nor will the operation of any of the terms of the Mortgage
Note or the Mortgage, or the exercise of any right thereunder, render either the
Mortgage Note or the Mortgage unenforceable, in whole or in part, or subject to
any right of rescission, set-off, counterclaim or defense, including without
limitation the defense of usury, and no such right of rescission, set-off,
counterclaim or defense has been asserted with respect thereto, and no Mortgagor
was a debtor in any state or federal bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding at, or
subsequent to, the time the Mortgage Loan was originated;
(f) Hazard Insurance. Pursuant to the terms of the Mortgage, all
buildings or other improvements upon the Mortgaged Property are insured by a
generally acceptable insurer against loss by fire, hazards of extended coverage,
as well as all additional requirements set forth in the Interim Servicing
Agreement. If required by the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, as amended,
each Mortgage Loan is covered by a flood insurance policy meeting the
requirements of the current guidelines of the Federal Insurance Administration
as in effect, as well as all additional requirements set forth in the Interim
Servicing Agreement. All individual insurance policies contain a standard
mortgagee clause naming the Seller and its successors and assigns as mortgagee,
and all premiums thereon have been paid and such policies may not be reduced,
terminated or cancelled without 30 days' prior written notice to the mortgagee.
The Mortgage obligates the Mortgagor thereunder to maintain the hazard insurance
policy at the Mortgagor's cost and expense, and on the Mortgagor's failure to do
so, authorizes the holder of the Mortgage to obtain and maintain such insurance
at such Mortgagor's cost and expense, and to seek reimbursement therefor from
the Mortgagor. Where required by state law or regulation, the Mortgagor has been
given an opportunity to choose the carrier of the required hazard insurance,
provided the policy is not a "master" or "blanket" hazard insurance policy
covering a condominium, or any hazard insurance policy covering the common
facilities of a planned unit development. The hazard insurance policy is the
valid and binding obligation of the insurer, is in full force and effect, and
will be in full force and effect and inure to the benefit of the Purchaser upon
the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. The Seller
has not engaged in, and has no knowledge of the Mortgagor's or any servicer's
having engaged in, any act or omission which would impair the coverage of any
such policy, the benefits of the endorsement provided for herein, or the
validity and binding effect of such policy, including, without limitation, no
unlawful fee, commission, kickback or other unlawful compensation or value of
any kind has been or will be received, retained or realized by any attorney,
firm or other person or entity, and no such unlawful items have been received,
retained or realized by the Seller;
(g) Compliance with Applicable Laws. Any and all requirements of any
federal, state or local law including, without limitation, usury,
truth-in-lending, real estate settlement procedures, consumer credit protection,
equal credit opportunity, disclosure or unfair and deceptive practices laws
applicable to the Mortgage Loan, including, without limitation, any provisions
relating to Prepayment Penalties, have been complied with; the consummation of
the transactions contemplated hereby will not involve the violation of any such
laws or regulations. Seller shall maintain in its possession, available for the
Purchaser's inspection, and shall deliver to the Purchaser upon demand, evidence
of compliance with all such requirements;;
(h) No Satisfaction of Mortgage. The Mortgage has not been
satisfied, canceled, subordinated or rescinded, in whole or in part, and the
Mortgaged Property has not been released from the lien of the Mortgage, in whole
or in part, nor has any instrument been executed that would effect any such
release, cancellation, subordination or rescission. The Seller has not waived
the performance by the Mortgagor of any action, if the Mortgagor's failure to
perform such action would cause the Mortgage Loan to be in default, nor has the
Seller waived any default resulting from any action or inaction by the
Mortgagor;
(i) Location and Type of Mortgaged Property. The Mortgaged Property
is a fee simple property located in the state identified in the related Mortgage
Loan Schedule except that with respect to real property located in jurisdictions
in which the use of leasehold estates for residential properties is a
widely-accepted practice, the Mortgaged Property may be a leasehold estate and
consists of a single parcel of real property with a detached single family
residence erected thereon, or a two- to four-family dwelling, or an individual
residential condominium unit in a low-rise condominium project, or an individual
unit in a planned unit development and that no residence or dwelling is (i) a
mobile home, (ii) a manufactured home, (iii) a modular home, or (iv) a row
house. As of the date of origination, no portion of the Mortgaged Property was
used for commercial purposes, and since the date of origination, no portion of
the Mortgaged Property has been used for commercial purposes; provided, that
Mortgaged Properties which contain a home office shall not be considered as
being used for commercial purposes as long as the Mortgaged Property has not
been altered for commercial purposes and is not storing any chemicals or raw
materials other than those commonly used for homeowner repair, maintenance
and/or household purposes;
(j) Valid First Lien. Each Mortgage is a valid and subsisting first
lien (as applicable) of record on a single parcel of real estate constituting
the Mortgaged Property, including all buildings and improvements on the
Mortgaged Property and all installations and mechanical, electrical, plumbing,
heating and air conditioning systems located in or annexed to such buildings,
and all additions, alterations and replacements made at any time, with respect
to the related Mortgage Loan, which exceptions are generally acceptable to
prudent mortgage lending companies, and such other exceptions to which similar
properties are commonly subject and which do not individually, or in the
aggregate, materially and adversely affect the benefits of the security intended
to be provided by such Mortgage. The lien of the Mortgage is subject only to:
(1) the lien of current real property taxes and
assessments not yet due and payable;
(2) covenants, conditions and restrictions, rights of
way, easements and other matters of the public record as of
the date of recording acceptable to prudent mortgage lending
institutions generally and specifically referred to in the
lender's title insurance policy delivered to the originator of
the Mortgage Loan and (a) specifically referred to or
otherwise considered in the appraisal made for the originator
of the Mortgage Loan or (b) which do not adversely affect the
Appraised Value of the Mortgaged Property set forth in such
appraisal; and
(3) other matters to which like properties are commonly
subject which do not materially interfere with the benefits of
the security intended to be provided by the Mortgage or the
use, enjoyment, value or marketability of the related
Mortgaged Property.
Any security agreement, chattel mortgage or equivalent document related to and
delivered in connection with the Mortgage Loan establishes and creates a valid,
subsisting, enforceable and perfected first lien and first priority security
interest on the property described therein and the Seller has full right to sell
and assign the same to Purchaser;
(k) Validity of Mortgage Documents. The Mortgage Note and the
Mortgage and any other agreement executed and delivered by a Mortgagor in
connection with a Mortgage Loan are genuine, and each is the legal, valid and
binding obligation of the maker thereof enforceable in accordance with its terms
(including, without limitation, any provisions therein relating to Prepayment
Penalties), except as such enforcement may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency,
reorganization, receivership, moratorium or other similar laws relating to or
affecting the rights of creditors generally, and by general equity principles
(regardless of whether such enforcement is considered a proceeding in equity or
a law). All parties to the Mortgage Note, the Mortgage and any other such
related agreement had legal capacity to enter into the Mortgage Loan and to
execute and deliver the Mortgage Note, the Mortgage and any such agreement, and
the Mortgage Note, the Mortgage and any other such related agreement have been
duly and properly executed by other such related parties. The documents,
instruments and agreements submitted for loan underwriting were not falsified
and contain no untrue statement of material fact or omit to state a material
fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the information and
statements therein not misleading. No fraud, error, omission, misrepresentation,
gross negligence or similar occurrence with respect to a Mortgage Loan has taken
place on the part of any Person, including without limitation, the Mortgagor,
any appraiser, any builder or developer, or any other party involved in the
origination or servicing of the Mortgage Loan. The Seller has reviewed all of
the documents constituting the Servicing File;
(l) Full Disbursement of Proceeds. The Mortgage Loan has been closed
and the proceeds of the Mortgage Loan have been fully disbursed and there is no
requirement for future advances thereunder, and any and all requirements as to
completion of any on-site or off-site improvement and as to disbursements of any
escrow funds therefor have been complied with. All costs, fees and expenses
incurred in making or closing the Mortgage Loan and the recording of the
Mortgage were paid, and the Mortgagor is not entitled to any refund of any
amounts paid or due under the Mortgage Note or Mortgage;
(m) Ownership. The Seller is the sole owner of record and holder of
the Mortgage Loan and the indebtedness evidenced by each Mortgage Note and upon
the sale of the Mortgage Loans to the Purchaser, the Seller will retain the
Mortgage Files or any part thereof not delivered to the Custodian, the Purchaser
or the Purchaser's designee, in trust only for the purpose of servicing and
supervising the servicing of each Mortgage Loan. The Mortgage Loan is not
assigned or pledged, and the Seller has good, indefeasible and marketable title
thereto, and has full right to transfer and sell the Mortgage Loan to the
Purchaser free and clear of any encumbrance, equity, participation interest,
lien, pledge, charge, claim or security interest, and has full right and
authority subject to no interest or participation of, or agreement with, any
other party, to sell and assign each Mortgage Loan pursuant to this Agreement
and following the sale of each Mortgage Loan, the Purchaser will own such
Mortgage Loan free and clear of any encumbrance, equity, participation interest,
lien, pledge, charge, claim or security interest. The Seller intends to
relinquish all rights to possess, control and monitor the Mortgage Loan. After
the related Closing Date, the Seller will have no right to modify or alter the
terms of the sale of the Mortgage Loan and the Seller will have no obligation or
right to repurchase the Mortgage Loan or substitute another Mortgage Loan,
except as provided in this Agreement;
(n) Doing Business. All parties which have had any interest in the
Mortgage Loan, whether as mortgagee, assignee, pledgee or otherwise, are (or,
during the period in which they held and disposed of such interest, were) (1) in
compliance with any and all applicable licensing requirements of the laws of the
state wherein the Mortgaged Property is located, and (2) either (i) organized
under the laws of such state, or (ii) qualified to do business in such state, or
(iii) a federal savings and loan association, a savings bank or a national bank
having a principal office in such state, or (3) not doing business in such
state;
(o) LTV. No Mortgage Loan has an LTV greater than 100%;
(p) Title Insurance. The Mortgage Loan is covered by an ALTA
lender's title insurance policy, or with respect to any Mortgage Loan for which
the related Mortgaged Property is located in California a CLTA lender's title
insurance policy, and each such title insurance policy is issued by a title
insurer and qualified to do business in the jurisdiction where the Mortgaged
Property is located, insuring the Seller, its successors and assigns, as to the
first priority lien of the Mortgage in the original principal amount of the
Mortgage Loan, subject only to the exceptions contained in clauses (1), (2), (3)
and 4 of paragraph (j) of this Subsection 9.02 and in the case of Adjustable
Rate Mortgage Loans, against any loss by reason of the invalidity or
unenforceability of the lien resulting from the provisions of the Mortgage
providing for adjustment to the Mortgage Interest Rate and Monthly Payment.
Where required by state law or regulation, the Mortgagor has been given the
opportunity to choose the carrier of the required mortgage title insurance.
Additionally, such lender's title insurance policy affirmatively insures ingress
and egress, and against encroachments by or upon the Mortgaged Property or any
interest therein. The title policy does not contain any special exceptions
(other than the standard exclusions) for zoning and uses and has been marked to
delete the standard survey exception or to replace the standard survey exception
with a specific survey reading. The Seller, its successor and assigns, are the
sole insureds of such lender's title insurance policy, and such lender's title
insurance policy is valid and remains in full force and effect and will be in
force and effect upon the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement. No claims are pending under such lender's title insurance policy, and
no prior holder of the related Mortgage, including the Seller, has done, by act
or omission, anything which would impair the coverage of such lender's title
insurance policy, including without limitation, no unlawful fee, commission,
kickback or other unlawful compensation or value of any kind has been or will be
received, retained or realized by any attorney, firm or other person or entity,
and no such unlawful items have been received, retained or realized by the
Seller;
(q) No Defaults. Other than payment delinquencies of less than one
month, there is no default, breach, violation or event which would permit
acceleration existing under the Mortgage or the Mortgage Note and no event
which, with the passage of time or with notice and the expiration of any grace
or cure period, would constitute a default, breach, violation or event which
would permit acceleration, and neither the Seller nor any of its affiliates nor
any of their respective predecessors, have waived any default, breach, violation
or event which would permit acceleration;
(r) No Mechanics' Liens. There are no mechanics' or similar liens or
claims which have been filed for work, labor or material (and no rights are
outstanding that under law could give rise to such liens) affecting the related
Mortgaged Property which are or may be liens prior to, or equal or coordinate
with, the lien of the related Mortgage;
(s) Location of Improvements; No Encroachments. All improvements
which were considered in determining the Appraised Value of the Mortgaged
Property lay wholly within the boundaries and building restriction lines of the
Mortgaged Property, and no improvements on adjoining properties encroach upon
the Mortgaged Property. No improvement located on or being part of the Mortgaged
Property is in violation of any applicable zoning law or regulation;
(t) Origination; Payment Terms. The Mortgage Loan was originated by
a mortgagee approved by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development pursuant
to Sections 203 and 211 of the National Housing Act, savings and loan
association, a savings bank, a commercial bank, credit union, insurance company
or other similar institution which is supervised and examined by a federal or
state authority. The documents, instruments and agreements submitted for loan
underwriting were not falsified and contain no untrue statement of material fact
or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to
make the information and statements therein not misleading. No Mortgage Loan
contains terms or provisions which would result in negative amortization.
Principal payments on the Mortgage Loan commenced no more than sixty days after
funds were disbursed in connection with the Mortgage Loan. The Mortgage Interest
Rate as well as the Lifetime Rate Cap and the Periodic Cap are as set forth on
the related Mortgage Loan Schedule. Except with respect to interest-only
mortgage loans set forth on the related Mortgage Loan Schedule, the Mortgage
Note is payable in equal monthly installments of principal and interest, which
installments of interest, with respect to Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loans, are
subject to change due to the adjustments to the Mortgage Interest Rate on each
Interest Rate Adjustment Date, with interest calculated and payable in arrears,
sufficient to amortize the Mortgage Loan fully by the stated maturity date, over
an original term of not more than thirty years from commencement of
amortization. There are no Convertible Mortgage Loans which contain a provision
allowing the Mortgagor to convert the Mortgage Note from an adjustable interest
rate Mortgage Note to a fixed interest rate Mortgage Note. No Mortgage Loan is a
simple interest mortgage loan;
(u) Customary Provisions. The Mortgage contains customary and
enforceable provisions such as to render the rights and remedies of the holder
thereof adequate for the realization against the Mortgaged Property of the
benefits of the security provided thereby, including, (i) in the case of a
Mortgage designated as a deed of trust, by trustee's sale, and (ii) otherwise by
judicial foreclosure. Upon default by a Mortgagor on a Mortgage Loan and
foreclosure on, or trustee's sale of, the Mortgaged Property pursuant to the
proper procedures, the holder of the Mortgage Loan will be able to deliver good
and merchantable title to the Mortgaged Property. There is no homestead or other
exemption available to a Mortgagor which would interfere with the right to sell
the Mortgaged Property at a trustee's sale or the right to foreclose the
Mortgage, subject to applicable federal and state laws and judicial precedent
with respect to bankruptcy and right of redemption or similar law;
(v) Conformance with Underwriting Guidelines. The Mortgage Loan was
underwritten in accordance with the Underwriting Guidelines in effect as of the
date of origination of such Mortgage Loan (a copy of which is attached hereto as
Exhibit I). The Mortgage Note and Mortgage are on forms generally acceptable to
Xxxxxxx Mac or Xxxxxx Mae and the Seller has not made any representations to a
Mortgagor that are inconsistent with the mortgage instruments used;
(w) Occupancy of the Mortgaged Property. As of the related Closing
Date the Mortgaged Property is lawfully occupied under applicable law. All
inspections, licenses and certificates required to be made or issued with
respect to all occupied portions of the Mortgaged Property and, with respect to
the use and occupancy of the same, including but not limited to certificates of
occupancy and fire underwriting certificates, have been made or obtained from
the appropriate authorities;
(x) No Additional Collateral. The Mortgage Note is not and has not
been secured by any collateral except the lien of the corresponding Mortgage and
the security interest of any applicable security agreement or chattel mortgage
referred to in clause (j) above;
(y) Deeds of Trust. In the event the Mortgage constitutes a deed of
trust, a trustee, authorized and duly qualified under applicable law to serve as
such, has been properly designated and currently so serves and is named in the
Mortgage, and no fees or expenses are or will become payable by the Purchaser to
the trustee under the deed of trust, except in connection with a reconveyance of
the deed of trust or a trustee's sale after default by the Mortgagor;
(z) Delivery of Mortgage Documents. The Mortgage Note, the Mortgage,
the Assignment of Mortgage and any other documents required to be delivered
under the Custodial Agreement for each Mortgage Loan have been delivered to the
Custodian. The Seller is in possession of a complete, true and accurate Mortgage
File in compliance with Exhibit A hereto, except for such documents the
originals of which have been delivered to the Custodian;
(aa) Condominiums/Planned Unit Developments. If the Mortgaged
Property is a condominium unit or a planned unit development (other than a de
minimis planned unit development) such condominium or planned unit development
project is acceptable to Seller and underwritten in accordance with the
Underwriting Guidelines;
(bb) Transfer of Mortgage Loans. The Assignment of Mortgage with
respect to each Mortgage Loan is in recordable form and is acceptable for
recording under the laws of the jurisdiction in which the Mortgaged Property is
located. The transfer, assignment and conveyance of the Mortgage Notes and the
Mortgages by the Seller is not subject to the bulk transfer or similar statutory
provisions in effect in any applicable jurisdiction;
(cc) Due-On-Sale. The Mortgage contains an enforceable provision
(except as such enforcement may be effected by bankruptcy and insolvency laws or
by general principals of equity) for the acceleration of the payment of the
unpaid principal balance of the Mortgage Loan in the event that the Mortgaged
Property is sold or transferred without the prior written consent of the
mortgagee thereunder, and to the best of the Seller's knowledge, such provision
is enforceable;
(dd) Assumability. None of the Mortgage Loans are, by their terms,
assumable;
(ee) No Buydown Provisions; No Graduated Payments or Contingent
Interests. The Mortgage Loan does not contain provisions pursuant to which
Monthly Payments are paid or partially paid with funds deposited in any separate
account established by the Seller, the Mortgagor, or anyone on behalf of the
Mortgagor, or paid by any source other than the Mortgagor nor does it contain
any other similar provisions which may constitute a "buydown" provision. The
Mortgage Loan is not a graduated payment mortgage loan and the Mortgage Loan
does not have a shared appreciation or other contingent interest feature;
(ff) Consolidation of Future Advances. Any future advances made to
the Mortgagor prior to the related Cut-off Date have been consolidated with the
outstanding principal amount secured by the Mortgage, and the secured principal
amount, as consolidated, bears a single interest rate and single repayment term.
The lien of the Mortgage securing the consolidated principal amount is expressly
insured as having first lien priority by a title insurance policy, an
endorsement to the policy insuring the mortgagee's consolidated interest or by
other title evidence. The consolidated principal amount does not exceed the
original principal amount of the Mortgage Loan;
(gg) Mortgaged Property Undamaged; No Condemnation Proceedings.
There is no proceeding pending or threatened for the total or partial
condemnation of the Mortgaged Property. As of the related Closing Date, the
Mortgaged Property is undamaged by waste, fire, earthquake or earth movement,
windstorm, flood, tornado or other casualty so as to affect adversely the value
of the Mortgaged Property as security for the Mortgage Loan or the use for which
the premises were intended and each Mortgaged Property is inhabitable under
applicable state and local laws;
(hh) Collection Practices; Escrow Deposits. The origination,
servicing and collection practices used by the Seller with respect to the
Mortgage Loan have been in all respects in compliance with Accepted Servicing
Practices, applicable laws and regulations, and have been in all respects legal
and proper and prudent in the mortgage origination and servicing business. With
respect to escrow deposits and Escrow Payments, all such payments are in the
possession of, or under the control of, the Seller and there exist no
deficiencies in connection therewith for which customary arrangements for
repayment thereof have not been made. All Escrow Payments have been collected in
full compliance with state and federal law and the provisions of the related
Mortgage Note and Mortgage. An escrow of funds is not prohibited by applicable
law and has been established in an amount sufficient to pay for every item that
remains unpaid and has been assessed but is not yet due and payable. No escrow
deposits or Escrow Payments or other charges or payments due the Seller have
been capitalized under the Mortgage or the Mortgage Note. All Mortgage Interest
Rate adjustments have been made in strict compliance with state and federal law
and the terms of the related Mortgage and Mortgage Note on the related Interest
Rate Adjustment Date. If, pursuant to the terms of the Mortgage Note, another
index was selected for determining the Mortgage Interest Rate, the same index
was used with respect to each Mortgage Note which required a new index to be
selected, and such selection did not conflict with the terms of the related
Mortgage Note. The Seller executed and delivered any and all notices required
under applicable law and the terms of the related Mortgage Note and Mortgage
regarding the Mortgage Interest Rate and the Monthly Payment adjustments. Any
interest required to be paid pursuant to state, federal and local law has been
properly paid and credited;
(ii) No Violation of Environmental Laws. To the best of the Seller's
knowledge, the Mortgaged Property is free from any and all toxic or hazardous
substances and there exists no violation of any local, state or federal
environmental law, rule or regulation. To the best of the Seller's knowledge,
there is no pending action or proceeding directly involving the Mortgaged
Property in which compliance with any environmental law, rule or regulation is
an issue; there is no violation of any environmental law, rule or regulation
with respect to the Mortgage Property; and nothing further remains to be done to
satisfy in full all requirements of each such law, rule or regulation
constituting a prerequisite to use and enjoyment of said property;
(jj) Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act. The Mortgagor has not
notified the Seller, and the Seller has no knowledge of any relief requested or
allowed to the Mortgagor under the Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act;
(kk) Appraisal. The Mortgage File contains an appraisal of the
related Mortgaged Property signed prior to the approval of the Mortgage Loan
application by a qualified appraiser, duly appointed by the related originator,
who had no interest, direct or indirect in the Mortgaged Property or in any loan
made on the security thereof, and whose compensation is not affected by the
approval or disapproval of the Mortgage Loan, and the appraisal and appraiser
both satisfy the requirements of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery,
and Enforcement Act of 1989 and the regulations promulgated thereunder, all as
in effect on the date the Mortgage Loan was originated;
(ll) Disclosure Materials. The Mortgagor has received all disclosure
materials required by, and the Seller has complied with, all applicable law with
respect to the making of the Mortgage Loans;
(mm) Construction or Rehabilitation of Mortgaged Property. No
Mortgage Loan was made in connection with the construction or rehabilitation of
a Mortgaged Property or facilitating the trade-in or exchange of a Mortgaged
Property;
(nn) Value of Mortgaged Property. The Seller has no knowledge of any
circumstances existing that could reasonably be expected to adversely affect the
value or the marketability of any Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan or to
cause the Mortgage Loans to prepay during any period materially faster or slower
than similar mortgage loans originated to the same Underwriting Guidelines held
by the Seller generally secured by properties in the same geographic area as the
related Mortgaged Property;
(oo) No Defense to Insurance Coverage. The Seller has caused or will
cause to be performed any and all acts required to preserve the rights and
remedies of the Purchaser in any insurance policies applicable to the Mortgage
Loans including, without limitation, any necessary notifications of insurers,
assignments of policies or interests therein, and establishments of coinsured,
joint loss payee and mortgagee rights in favor of the Purchaser. No action has
been taken or failed to be taken, no event has occurred and no state of facts
exists or has existed on or prior to the related Closing Date (whether or not
known to the Seller on or prior to such date) which has resulted or will result
in an exclusion from, denial of, or defense to coverage under any applicable,
special hazard insurance policy, or bankruptcy bond (including, without
limitation, any exclusions, denials or defenses which would limit or reduce the
availability of the timely payment of the full amount of the loss otherwise due
thereunder to the insured) whether arising out of actions, representations,
errors, omissions, negligence, or fraud of the Seller, the related Mortgagor or
any party involved in the application for such coverage, including the
appraisal, plans and specifications and other exhibits or documents submitted
therewith to the insurer under such insurance policy, or for any other reason
under such coverage, but not including the failure of such insurer to pay by
reason of such insurer's breach of such insurance policy or such insurer's
financial inability to pay;
(pp) Escrow Analysis. With respect to each Mortgage with an Escrow
Account, the Seller has within the last twelve months (unless such Mortgage was
originated within such twelve month period) analyzed the required Escrow
Payments for each Mortgage and adjusted the amount of such payments so that,
assuming all required payments are timely made, any deficiency will be
eliminated on or before the first anniversary of such analysis, or any overage
will be refunded to the Mortgagor, in accordance with RESPA and any other
applicable law;
(qq) Prior Servicing. Each Mortgage Loan has been serviced in all
material respects in strict compliance with Accepted Servicing Practices and the
Seller has reported or caused to be reported, the Mortgagor credit files to each
of the three primary credit repositories monthly in a timely manner;
(rr) Leaseholds. If the Mortgage Loan is secured by a long-term
residential lease, (1) the lessor under the lease holds a fee simple interest in
the land; (2) the terms of such lease expressly permit the mortgaging of the
leasehold estate, the assignment of the lease without the lessor's consent and
the acquisition by the holder of the Mortgage of the rights of the lessee upon
foreclosure or assignment in lieu of foreclosure or provide the holder of the
Mortgage with substantially similar protections; (3) the terms of such lease do
not (a) allow the termination thereof upon the lessee's default without the
holder of the Mortgage being entitled to receive written notice of, and
opportunity to cure, such default, (b) allow the termination of the lease in the
event of damage or destruction as long as the Mortgage is in existence, (c)
prohibit the holder of the Mortgage from being insured (or receiving proceeds of
insurance) under the hazard insurance policy or policies relating to the
Mortgaged Property or (d) permit any increase in rent other than pre-established
increases set forth in the lease; (4) the original term of such lease is not
less than 15 years; (5) the term of such lease does not terminate earlier than
five years after the maturity date of the Mortgage Note; and (6) the Mortgaged
Property is located in a jurisdiction in which the use of leasehold estates in
transferring ownership in residential properties is a widely accepted practice;
(ss) Prepayment Penalty. The Mortgage Loan is subject to a
prepayment penalty as provided in the related Mortgage Note except as set forth
on the related Mortgage Loan Schedule. With respect to each Mortgage Loan that
has a prepayment penalty feature, each such prepayment penalty is enforceable
and will be enforced by the Interim Servicer for the benefit of the Purchaser,
and each prepayment penalty is permitted pursuant to federal, state and local
law. Each such prepayment penalty is in an amount equal to the maximum amount
permitted under applicable law and no such prepayment penalty may be imposed for
a term in excess of three (3) years. With respect to any Mortgage Loan that
contains a provision permitting imposition of a premium upon a prepayment prior
to maturity: (i) prior to the loan's origination, the borrower agreed to such
premium in exchange for a monetary benefit, including but not limited to a rate
or fee reduction, (ii) originator has available programs that offered the option
of obtaining a mortgage loan that did not require payment of such a premium and
prior to the Mortgage Loan's origination, the Mortgage Loan was available to the
Mortgagor with and without the prepayment penalty, (iii) the prepayment premium
was disclosed to the borrower in the loan documents pursuant to applicable state
and federal law, and (iv) notwithstanding any state or federal law to the
contrary, the Servicer shall not impose such prepayment premium in any instance
when the mortgage debt is accelerated as the result of the borrower's default in
making the loan payments;
(tt) Predatory Lending Regulations. No Mortgage Loan is a High Cost
Loan;
(uu) Single-premium Credit Life Insurance Policy. In connection with
the origination of any Mortgage Loan, no proceeds from any Mortgage Loan were
used to finance or acquire a single-premium credit life insurance policy; No
Mortgagor was required to purchase any credit life, disability, accident or
health insurance product as a condition of obtaining the extension of credit. No
Mortgagor obtained a prepaid single-premium credit life, disability, accident or
health insurance policy in connection with the origination of the Mortgage Loan;
(vv) Tax Service Contract; Flood Certification Contract. Each
Mortgage Loan is covered by a paid in full, life of loan, tax service contract
and a paid in full, life of loan, flood certification contract and each of these
contracts is assignable to the Purchaser;
(ww) Qualified Mortgage. The Mortgage Loan is an obligation
(including any participation or certificate of beneficial ownership therein)
which is principally secured by an interest in real property;
(xx) Regarding the Mortgagor. The Mortgagor is one or more natural
persons and/or trustees for an Illinois land trust;
(yy) Recordation. Each original Mortgage was recorded and, except
for those Mortgage Loans subject to the MERS identification system, all
subsequent assignments of the original Mortgage (other than the assignment to
the Purchaser) have been recorded in the appropriate jurisdictions wherein such
recordation is necessary to perfect the lien thereof as against creditors of the
Seller, or is in the process of being recorded;
(zz) FICO Scores. Unless set forth in the related Purchase Price and
Terms Letter, each Mortgage Loan has a non-zero FICO score. No Mortgage Loan has
a Mortgagor with a FICO score of less than 500 as of the related origination
date;
(aaa) Compliance with Anti-Money Laundering Laws. The Seller has
complied with all applicable anti-money laundering laws and regulations,
including without limitation the USA Patriot Act of 2001 (collectively, the
"Anti-Money Laundering Laws"); to the extent applicable to the Seller as of the
related Closing Date, the Seller has established an anti-money laundering
compliance program as required by the Anti-Money Laundering Laws, has conducted
the requisite due diligence in connection with the origination of each Mortgage
Loan for purposes of the Anti-Money Laundering Laws, including with respect to
the legitimacy of the applicable Mortgagor and the origin of the assets used by
the said Mortgagor to purchase the property in question, and maintains, and will
maintain, sufficient information to identify the applicable Mortgagor for
purposes of the Anti-Money Laundering Laws;
(bbb) Georgia Fair Lending Act. There is no Mortgage Loan that was
originated on or after October 1, 2002 and on or prior to March 7, 2003, which
is secured by property located in the State of Georgia. There is no Mortgage
Loan that was originated on or after March 7, 2003 that is a "high cost home
loan" as defined under the Georgia Fair Lending Act;
(ccc) New York State Banking Law. There is no Mortgage Loan that (a)
is secured by property located in the State of New York; (b) had an original
principal balance of $300,000 or less, and (c) has an application date on or
after April 1, 2003, the terms of which loan equal or exceed either the annual
percentage rate or the points and fees threshold for "high-cost home loans," as
defined in Section 6-L of the New York State Banking Law;
(ddd) New Jersey Mortgage Loans. As of the related Closing Date, all
Mortgage Loans originated in New Jersey are ratable by Standard & Poor's, Fitch
Ratings and Xxxxx'x. All Mortgage Loans originated in New Jersey conform with
the Purchaser's New Jersey Loan Stipulations set forth on Exhibit M;
(eee) Oakland Mortgage Loans. No Mortgage Loan is subject to the
Oakland, California Anti-Predatory Lending Ordinance;
(fff) New Mexico Mortgage Loans. No Mortgage Loan is a home
improvement loan or manufactured home loan subject to the provisions of New
Mexico's Home Loan Protection Act closed on or after January 1, 2004;
(ggg) South Carolina Mortgage Loans. No Mortgage Loan subject to the
South Carolina High Cost and Consumer Home Loan Act is a refinance or
non-purchase money Mortgage Loan;
(hhh) Litigation. As of the related Closing Date, the Mortgage Loan
is not subject to any outstanding litigation for fraud, origination, predatory
lending, servicing or closing practices;
(iii) MERS Designations. With respect to each MERS Designated
Mortgage Loan, the Seller has designated the Custodian as the Investor and no
Person is listed as Interim Funder on the MERS(R) System;
(jjj) Delivery to the Custodian. The Mortgage Note, the Mortgage,
the Assignment of Mortgage and any other documents required to be delivered with
respect to each Mortgage Loan pursuant to the Custodial Agreement, shall be
delivered to the Custodian all in compliance with the specific requirements of
the Custodial Agreement. With respect to each Mortgage Loan, the Seller will be
in possession of a complete Mortgage File in compliance with Exhibit A hereto,
except for such documents as will be delivered to the Custodian;
(kkk) Owner of Record. The Seller is the owner of record of each
Mortgage and the indebtedness evidenced by each Mortgage Note, except for the
Assignments of Mortgage which have been sent for recording, and upon recordation
the Seller will be the owner of record of each Mortgage and the indebtedness
evidenced by each Mortgage Note, and upon the sale of the Mortgage Loans to the
Purchaser, the Seller will retain the Mortgage Files with respect thereto in
trust only for the purpose of servicing and supervising the servicing of each
Mortgage Loan.
(lll) Reports. On or prior to the related Closing Date, the Seller
has provided the Custodian and the Purchaser with a MERS Report listing the
Custodian as the Investor with respect to each MERS Designated Mortgage Loan.
(mmm) Payoffs. No Mortgage Loans prepaid in full prior to the
related Closing Date.
(nnn) Credit Information. As to each consumer report (as defined in
the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Public Law 91-508) or other credit information
furnished by the Seller to the Purchaser, that Seller has full right and
authority and is not precluded by law or contract from furnishing such
information to the Purchaser and the Purchaser is not precluded by the terms of
the Mortgage Loan Documents from furnishing the same to any subsequent or
prospective purchaser of such Mortgage. The Seller shall hold the Purchaser
harmless from any and all damages, losses, costs and expenses (including
attorney's fees) arising from disclosure of credit information in connection
with the Purchaser's secondary marketing operations and the purchase and sale of
mortgages. The Seller has or has caused the related servicer to, for each
Mortgage Loan, fully furnish, in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act
and its implementing regulations, accurate and complete information (e.g.,
favorable and unfavorable) on its borrower credit files to Equifax, Experian and
Trans Union Credit Information Company (three of the credit repositories), on a
monthly basis.
(ooo) Origination Practices. Each Mortgagor was assigned the highest
credit grade available with respect to a mortgage loan product offered by such
Mortgage Loan's originator, taking into account the credit history, debt to
income ratio and loan requirement of such Mortgagor;
(ppp) Underwriting Methodology. The methodology used in underwriting
the extension of credit for each Mortgage Loan employs, in part, objective
mathematical principles which relate the borrower's income, assets and
liabilities to the proposed payment and such underwriting methodology does not
rely on the extent of the borrower's equity in the collateral as the principal
determining factor in approving such credit extension. Such underwriting
methodology confirmed that at the time of origination (application/approval) the
borrower had a reasonable ability to make timely payments on the Mortgage Loan;
and
(qqq) Xxxxxx Mae Mortgage Loans. With respect to each Mortgage Loan
which the Seller indicates is a Xxxxxx Xxx eligible mortgage loan, the
representations set forth on Exhibit M are true and correct.
(rrr) Arbitration. With respect to any Mortgage Loan originated on
or after August 1, 2004, neither the related Mortgage nor the related Mortgage
Note requires the borrower to submit to arbitration to resolve any dispute
arising out of or relating in any way to the Mortgage Loan transaction
Subsection 9.03 Remedies for Breach of Representations and
Warranties.
It is understood and agreed that the representations and warranties
set forth in Subsections 9.01 and 9.02 shall survive the sale of the Mortgage
Loans to the Purchaser and shall inure to the benefit of the Purchaser,
notwithstanding any restrictive or qualified endorsement on any Mortgage Note or
Assignment of Mortgage or the examination or failure to examine any Mortgage
File. Upon discovery by the Seller or the Purchaser of a breach of any of the
foregoing representations and warranties, the party discovering such breach
shall give prompt written notice to the other.
Within 60 days of the earlier of either discovery by or notice to
the Seller of any breach of a representation or warranty which materially and
adversely affects the value of the Mortgage Loans or the interest of the
Purchaser therein (or which materially and adversely affects the value of the
applicable Mortgage Loan or the interest of the Purchaser therein in the case of
a representation and warranty relating to a particular Mortgage Loan);
(provided, with respect to any representations and warranties which are made to
the best of the Seller's knowledge, if it is discovered by the Seller or the
Purchaser that the substance of such representation and warranty is inaccurate
and such inaccuracy materially and adversely affects the value of the related
Mortgage Loan or the interest of the Purchaser or which materially and adversely
affects the value of a Mortgage Loan or the interests of the Purchaser in the
related Mortgage Loan in the case of a representation and warranty relating to a
particular Mortgage Loan), notwithstanding the Seller's lack of knowledge with
respect to the substance of such representation and warranty, such inaccuracy
shall be deemed a breach of the applicable representation and warranty) (a "Loan
In Breach"), the Seller shall use its best efforts promptly to cure such breach
in all material respects and, if such breach cannot be cured, the Seller shall,
at the Purchaser's option, repurchase such Mortgage Loan at the Repurchase
Price, together with all expenses incurred by the Purchaser as a result of such
repurchase. Notwithstanding the above sentence, within 60 days of the earlier of
either discovery by, or notice to, the Seller of any breach of the
representations or warranties set forth in clauses (ss), (tt), (uu), (bbb),
(nnn), and (rrr) of Subsection 9.02, the Seller shall repurchase such Mortgage
Loan at the Repurchase Price, together with all expenses incurred by the
Purchaser as a result of such repurchase. In the event that a Loan in Breach
shall involve any representation or warranty set forth in Subsection 9.01, and
such breach cannot be cured within 60 days of the earlier of either discovery by
or notice to the Seller of such breach, all of the Mortgage Loans shall, at the
Purchaser's option, be repurchased by the Seller at the Repurchase Price.
However, if the breach shall involve a representation or warranty
set forth in Subsections 9.02 or 9.08 (other than the representations and
warranties set forth in clauses (ss), (tt), (uu), (bbb), (nnn) and (rrr) of
Subsection 9.02) and the Seller discovers or receives notice of any such breach
within 120 days of the related Closing Date, the Seller shall, at the
Purchaser's option and provided that the Seller has a Qualified Substitute
Mortgage Loan, rather than repurchase the Mortgage Loan as provided above,
remove such Mortgage Loan (a "Deleted Mortgage Loan") and substitute in its
place a Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan or Loans, provided that any such
substitution shall be effected not later than 120 days after the related Closing
Date. If the Seller has no Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan, the Seller shall
repurchase the deficient Mortgage Loan. Any repurchase of a Mortgage Loan or
Loans pursuant to the foregoing provisions of this Subsection 9.04 shall be
accomplished by either (a) if the Interim Servicing Agreement has been entered
into and is in effect, deposit in the Custodial Account of the amount of the
Repurchase Price for distribution to the Purchaser on the next scheduled
Remittance Date, after deducting therefrom any amount received in respect of
such repurchased Mortgage Loan or Loans and being held in the Custodial Account
for future distribution or (b) if the Interim Servicing Agreement is no longer
in effect, by direct remittance of the Repurchase Price to the Purchaser or its
designee in accordance with the Purchaser's instructions.
At the time of repurchase or substitution, the Purchaser and the
Seller shall arrange for the reassignment of the Deleted Mortgage Loan to the
Seller and the delivery to the Seller of any documents held by the Custodian
relating to the Deleted Mortgage Loan. In the event of a repurchase or
substitution, the Seller shall, simultaneously with such reassignment, give
written notice to the Purchaser that such repurchase or substitution has taken
place, amend the related Mortgage Loan Schedule to reflect the withdrawal of the
Deleted Mortgage Loan from this Agreement, and, in the case of substitution,
identify a Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan and amend the related Mortgage
Loan Schedule to reflect the addition of such Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan
to this Agreement. In connection with any such substitution, the Seller shall be
deemed to have made as to such Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan the
representations and warranties set forth in this Agreement except that all such
representations and warranties set forth in this Agreement shall be deemed made
as of the date of such substitution, whether or not such substitution date is
after the related Transfer Date. The Seller shall effect such substitution by
delivering to the Custodian or to such other party as the Purchaser may
designate in writing for such Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan the documents
required by Subsection 6.03 and the Custodial Agreement, with the Mortgage Note
endorsed as required by Subsection 6.03 and the Custodial Agreement. No
substitution will be made in any calendar month after the initial Determination
Date for such month. The Seller shall remit directly to the Purchaser, or its
designee in accordance with the Purchaser's instructions the Monthly Payment
less the Servicing Fee due, if any, on such Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan
or Loans in the month following the date of such substitution. Monthly Payments
due with respect to Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans in the month of
substitution shall be retained by the Seller. For the month of substitution,
distributions to the Purchaser shall include the Monthly Payment due on any
Deleted Mortgage Loan in the month of substitution, and the Seller shall
thereafter be entitled to retain all amounts subsequently received by the Seller
in respect of such Deleted Mortgage Loan.
For any month in which the Seller substitutes a Qualified Substitute
Mortgage Loan for a Deleted Mortgage Loan, the Seller shall determine the amount
(if any) by which the aggregate principal balance of all Qualified Substitute
Mortgage Loans as of the date of substitution is less than the aggregate Stated
Principal Balance of all Deleted Mortgage Loans (after application of scheduled
principal payments due in the month of substitution). The amount of such
shortfall shall be distributed by the Seller directly to the Purchaser or its
designee in accordance with the Purchaser's instructions within two (2) Business
Days of such substitution.
In addition to such repurchase or substitution obligation, the
Seller shall indemnify the Purchaser and the Successor Servicer and hold it
harmless against any losses, damages, penalties, fines, forfeitures, reasonable
and necessary legal fees and related costs, judgments, and other reasonable
costs and expenses resulting from any claim, demand, defense or assertion based
on or grounded upon, or resulting from, a breach of the Seller's representations
and warranties contained in this Agreement or any Transaction Agreement. It is
understood and agreed that the obligations of the Seller set forth in this
Subsection 9.03 to cure, substitute for or repurchase a defective Mortgage Loan
and to indemnify the Purchaser as provided in this Subsection 9.03 constitute
the sole remedies of the Purchaser and the Successor Servicer respecting a
breach of the foregoing representations and warranties. For purposes of this
paragraph, "Purchaser" shall mean the Person then acting as the Purchaser under
this Agreement and any and all Persons who previously were "Purchasers" under
this Agreement and "Successor Servicer" shall mean the Person then acting as the
Successor Servicer under this Agreement and any and all Persons who previously
were "Successor Servicers" under this Agreement.
Upon the request of the Purchaser, the Seller hereby agrees to
execute a recognition agreement in the form of Exhibit L hereto recognizing the
servicer designated by the Purchaser therein as the Successor Servicer.
Any cause of action against the Seller relating to or arising out of
the breach of any representations and warranties made in Subsections 9.01, 9.02
or 9.08 shall accrue as to any Mortgage Loan upon (i) discovery of such breach
by the Purchaser or notice thereof by the Seller to the Purchaser, (ii) failure
by the Seller to cure such breach, repurchase such Mortgage Loan or substitute a
Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan as specified above, and (iii) demand upon the
Seller by the Purchaser for compliance with this Agreement.
Subsection 9.04 Repurchase of Mortgage Loans With First Payment
Defaults.
With respect to any Mortgage Loan, if the related Mortgagor fails to
make the first Monthly Payment to be made by the Mortgagor after the related
Closing Date before the Due Date immediately following such initial Due Date
(such date, the "First Payment Default Date", such failure to pay, a "First
Payment Default"), the Seller shall, within five Business Days of receipt of
notice from the Purchaser, promptly repurchase such Mortgage Loan (a "First
Payment Default Mortgage Loan") from the Purchaser at the Purchase Price plus
accrued interest thereon at the Mortgage Interest Rate from the date on which
interest had last been paid through the date of such repurchase, plus the amount
of any outstanding advances owed to any servicer, plus all costs and expenses
incurred by the Purchaser or any servicer arising out of or based upon such
breach, including, without limitation, costs and expenses incurred in the
enforcement of the Seller's repurchase obligation hereunder. The Purchaser shall
request repurchase of any Mortgage Loans to be repurchased pursuant to this
Subsection 9.04 on or before the date which is thirty (30) days after the
related First Payment Default Date.
Subsection 9.05 Purchaser's Right to Review.
Prior to the related Closing Date, the Purchaser shall have the
right to perform on-site due diligence at the premises of the Seller with
respect to the Mortgage Loans. The Seller will provide information and otherwise
cooperate with the due diligence reviews of the Purchaser, its co-investor's,
its financial partner's, and the rating agencies. The Seller shall make the
Mortgage Files and the Credit Files, together with any payment histories,
collection histories, bankruptcy histories, broker's price opinions, and any
other information with respect to the Mortgage Loans requested by the Purchaser,
available at the Seller's offices for review by Purchaser or its agents during
normal business hours before the related Closing Date. The Purchaser shall have
the right, at its own expense, to order additional broker's price opinions in
its sole discretion.
The Purchaser shall have the right to reject any Mortgage Loan (a)
for which the Mortgage File documentation is missing or defective in whole or in
part, (b) for which (i) the related broker's price opinion is more than 15%
below the appraisal provided in connection with the origination of the related
Mortgage Loan, (c) which does not conform to the Seller's Underwriting
Guidelines or compliance guidelines, (d) which does not conform to the terms of
the related Purchase Price and Terms Letter or is in breach of the
representations and warranties set forth herein, or (e) for which the credit or
compliance characteristics are unacceptable to the Purchaser.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Purchaser may purchase all or
part of the Mortgage Loans without conducting any partial or complete due
diligence examination. The fact that the Purchaser has conducted or failed to
conduct any partial or complete examination of the files shall not affect the
Purchaser's (or any of its successor's) rights to demand repurchase or other
relief for breach of Mortgage Loan representations and warranties, missing or
defective documents or as otherwise provided in this Agreement.
SECTION 10. Closing.
Each closing for the purchase and sale of the Mortgage Loans shall
take place on the related Closing Date. At the Purchaser's option, each closing
shall be either: by telephone, confirmed by letter or wire as the parties shall
agree, or conducted in person, at such place as the parties shall agree.
The closing for the Mortgage Loans to be purchased on each Closing
Date shall be subject to each of the following conditions:
(i) prior to the related Closing Date, the Seller shall deliver to
the Purchaser via electronic medium acceptable to the
Purchaser, a listing on a loan-level basis of the necessary
information to compute the Purchase Price of the Mortgage
Loans delivered on the related Closing Date (including accrued
interest), and prepare a Mortgage Loan Schedule;
(ii) all of the representations and warranties of the Seller under
this Agreement shall be true and correct as of the related
Closing Date and no event shall have occurred which, with
notice or the passage of time, would constitute a default
under this Agreement;
(iii) the Purchaser shall have received, or the Purchaser's
attorneys shall have received in escrow, all closing documents
as specified in Section 10 of this Agreement, in such forms as
are agreed upon and acceptable to the Purchaser, duly executed
by all signatories other than the Purchaser as required
pursuant to the terms hereof;
(iv) the Seller shall have delivered and released to the Custodian
all documents required pursuant to the Custodial Agreement;
and
(v) all other terms and conditions of this Agreement and the
related Purchase Price and Terms Agreement shall have been
complied with.
Subject to the foregoing conditions, the Purchaser shall pay to the
Seller on the related Closing Date the Purchase Price, plus accrued interest
pursuant to Section 4 of this Agreement, by wire transfer of immediately
available funds to the account designated by the Seller.
SECTION 11. Closing Documents.
The Closing Documents for the Mortgage Loans to be purchased on the
initial Closing Date shall consist of fully executed originals of the following
documents:
1. this Agreement;
2. the Custodial Agreement, dated as of the related Cut-off Date;
3. the related Mortgage Loan Schedule, one copy to be attached hereto, and
one copy to be attached to the Custodian's counterpart of the Custodial
Agreement;
4. an Officer's Certificate, in the form of Exhibit C hereto with respect to
each Seller, including all attachments thereto;
5. an Opinion of Counsel of the Seller (who may be an employee of the
Seller), in form and substance acceptable to the Purchaser ("Opinion of
Counsel of the Seller");
6. an Opinion of Counsel of the Custodian (who may be an employee of the
Custodian), in the form of an exhibit to the Custodial Agreement;
7. a Security Release Certification, in the form of Exhibit E or F, as
applicable, hereto executed by any person, as requested by the Purchaser,
if any of the Mortgage Loans have at any time been subject to any security
interest, pledge or hypothecation for the benefit of such person;
8. a certificate or other evidence of merger or change of name, signed or
stamped by the applicable regulatory authority, if any of the Mortgage
Loans were acquired by the related Seller by merger or acquired or
originated by the Seller while conducting business under a name other than
its present name, if applicable; and
The Closing Documents to be delivered on each Closing Date shall
consist of fully executed originals of the following documents:
1. an Assignment and Conveyance in the form of Exhibit N hereto, including
all exhibits;
2. the related Mortgage Loan Schedule, with one copy to be attached to the
related Assignment and Conveyance;
3. each of the documents required to be delivered by the Seller pursuant to
Section 6.03 hereof;
4. the initial certification of the Custodian with respect to the related
Mortgage Loan Package as required under the Custodial Agreement in the
form of Exhibit 2 thereto;
5. a Security Release Certification, substantially in the form of Exhibit E
or F, hereto executed by any person, as requested by the Purchaser, if any
of the Mortgage Loans have at any time been subject to any security
interest, pledge or hypothecation for the benefit of such person;
6. a certificate or other evidence of merger or change of name, signed or
stamped by the applicable regulatory authority, if any of the Mortgage
Loans were acquired by the Seller by merger or acquired or originated by
the Seller while conducting business under a name other than its present
name, if applicable; and
7. if requested, by the Purchaser in connection with a material change in
Seller's financial condition or corporate structure, an updated Officer's
Certificate, in the form of Exhibit C hereto, including all attachments
thereto and an updated Opinion of Counsel of the Seller, in the form of
Exhibit D hereto.
8. a MERS Report reflecting the Custodian as Investor and no Person as
Interim Funder for each MERS Designated Mortgage Loan.
The Seller shall bear the risk of loss of the closing documents
until such time as they are received by the Purchaser or its attorneys.
SECTION 12. Costs.
The Purchaser shall pay its due diligence fees and the fees and
expenses of its counsel. All servicing fees incurred prior to the related
Closing Date, and all costs and expenses incurred in connection with the
transfer of the Mortgage Loans, fees to transfer files and prepare
assignments/endorsements, all initial recording fees, if any, for the
assignments of mortgage for all Mortgage Loans not recorded in the name of MERS,
all fees, if any, for transferring record ownership on the MERS system of
Mortgage Loans recorded in the name of MERS, custodial fees, including the costs
associated with clearing exceptions, (including costs to record intervening
assignments and any existing assumption and modification agreements), together
with the fees and expenses of Seller's counsel, shall be payable by the Seller.
SECTION 13. Cooperation of Seller with a Reconstitution.
The Seller and the Purchaser agree that with respect to some or all
of the Mortgage Loans, after the related Closing Date, on one or more dates
(each a "Reconstitution Date") at the Purchaser's sole option, the Purchaser may
effect a sale (each, a "Reconstitution") of some or all of the Mortgage Loans
then subject to this Agreement, without recourse, to:
(i) one or more third party purchasers in one or more Whole Loan
Transfers; or
(ii) one or more trusts or other entities to be formed as part of
one or more Securitization Transfers;
With respect to each Whole Loan Transfer and each Securitization
Transfer entered into by the Purchaser, the Seller agrees (1) to cooperate fully
with the Purchaser and any prospective purchaser with respect to all reasonable
requests and due diligence procedures; (2) to restate the representations and
warranties set forth in this Agreement and the Interim Servicing Agreement as of
the related Reconstitution Date, provided, that with respect to representations
and warranties for which modifications may be necessary to reflect changes due
to events that may have occurred since the related Closing Date, such
representations and warranties shall be restated as of the related Transfer
Date, modified, if necessary, to reflect changes due to events that may have
occurred from the related Closing Date through the related Transfer Date and (3)
to enter into an assignment and recognition agreement or other agreement in
connection with such Transaction (the "Transaction Agreement") setting forth
such restated representations and warranties as of the related Transfer Date and
the remedies for breach of same (which remedies will be the same as those set
forth in this Agreement). The Seller shall use its reasonable best efforts to
assist the Purchaser, and any prospective purchaser, if the Purchaser or such
prospective purchaser so requests, in connection with each Transaction, which
assistance shall include, but not be limited to, (i) providing any information
relating to the Mortgage Loans necessary to assist in the preparation of any
disclosure documents, (ii) restating as of the related Transfer Date, for the
benefit of the Purchaser, its assignees and the Successor Servicer, the same
representations and warranties as to the Mortgage Loans as set forth in clause
(2) above, and (iii) delivering an opinion of counsel (which may be from
in-house counsel) in form and substance satisfactory to the Purchaser if
requested by the Purchaser, provided that any opinion required of outside
counsel with respect to Rule 10B-5 shall be at the expense of Purchaser which
shall not exceed $2,500. The Seller agrees to enter into (a) an assignment,
assumption and recognition agreement pursuant to which the Seller assigns the
restated representations and warranties and remedies to the Transaction. If a
Transaction occurs during an Interim Period, the Seller agrees to enter into a
sub-servicing agreement with the Purchaser and the related successor servicer
mutually acceptable to the parties. Any such sub-servicing agreement shall
require the Seller to deliver (but not file) all necessary Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx
certifications with respect to the Mortgage Loans mutually acceptable to the
parties. Moreover, the Seller agrees to cooperate with all reasonable requests
made by the Purchaser to effect such Transaction Agreements and Reconstitutions.
The Seller shall indemnify the Purchaser, each Affiliate designated by the
Purchaser, each Person who controls the Purchaser or such Affiliate, and any
Successor Servicer and hold each of them harmless from and against any losses,
damages, penalties, fines, forfeitures, reasonable and necessary legal fees and
related costs, judgments, and any other reasonable costs, fees and expenses that
each of them may sustain in any way related to any information provided by or on
behalf of the Seller regarding the Seller, the Seller's servicing practices or
performance, the Mortgage Loans or the Underwriting Guidelines set forth in any
offering document prepared in connection with any Reconstitution which contains
or will contain any material untrue statement of fact or omits or will omit to
state a fact necessary to make the statements contained herein or therein not
misleading. For purposes of the previous sentence, "Purchaser" shall mean the
Person then acting as the Purchaser under this Agreement and any and all Persons
who previously were "Purchasers" under this Agreement.
In the event the Purchaser has elected to have the Seller hold
record title to the Mortgages, prior to the Reconstitution Date, the Seller
shall prepare an assignment of mortgage in blank or to the prospective purchaser
or trustee, as applicable, from the Seller, acceptable to the prospective
purchaser or trustee, as applicable, for each Mortgage Loan that is part of the
Reconstitution and shall pay all preparation and recording costs associated
therewith. In connection with the Reconstitution, the Seller shall execute each
Assignment of Mortgage, (except with respect to each MERS Designated Mortgage
Loan), track such Assignments of Mortgage to ensure they have been recorded and
deliver them as required by the prospective purchaser or trustee, as applicable,
upon the Seller's receipt thereof. Additionally, the Seller shall prepare and
execute, at the direction of the Purchaser, any note endorsement in connection
with any and all seller/servicer agreements.
All Mortgage Loans not sold or transferred pursuant to a
Reconstitution shall remain subject to this Agreement and, if the Interim
Servicing Agreement shall remain in effect with respect to the Mortgage Loans,
shall continue to be serviced in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and
the Interim Servicing Agreement and with respect thereto this Agreement shall
remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 14. The Seller.
Subsection 14.01 Additional Indemnification by the Seller; Third
Party Claims.
The Seller shall indemnify the Purchaser and the Successor Servicer
and hold it harmless against any and all claims, losses, damages, penalties,
fines, forfeitures, legal fees (including (without limitation) legal fees
incurred in connection with the enforcement of the Seller's indemnification
obligation under this Subsection 14.01) and related costs, judgments, and any
other reasonable costs, fees and expenses that the Purchaser or the Successor
Servicer have incurred as a result of (a) the failure of the Seller to perform
its duties under this Agreement or (b) any breach of any of Seller's
representations, warranties or covenants set forth in this Agreement, (c) any
failure to service the Mortgage Loans in strict compliance with the terms of the
Interim Servicing Agreement or (d) any breach of any of Seller's
representations, warranties or covenants set forth in Transaction Agreement
entered into pursuant to Section 13. The Seller immediately shall notify the
Purchaser if a claim is made by a third party against the Seller with respect to
this Agreement or any Transaction Agreement or the Mortgage Loans, assume (with
the prior written consent of the Purchaser) the defense (provided, that if the
Purchaser does not consent, the Purchaser shall assume the defense) of any such
claim and pay all expenses in connection therewith, including counsel fees, and
promptly pay, discharge and satisfy any judgment or decree which may be entered
against it or the Purchaser in respect of such claim.
With respect to any third party claim or defense which Purchaser is
defending which relates to an allegation that Seller failed to originate or
service a Mortgage Loan in accordance with any federal, state or local law, in
the event that the Seller does not possess, and/or fails to deliver to the
Purchaser upon demand, evidence of Seller's compliance with all such
requirements of applicable law, Seller shall (a) repurchase such Mortgage Loan
at the Repurchase Price and (b) indemnify the Purchaser for all expenses in
connection with the Purchaser's defense of such claim, including legal fees, and
(c) assume the defense of any such claim and pay all expenses in connection
therewith, including counsel fees, and promptly pay, discharge and satisfy any
judgment or decree which may be entered against it or the Purchaser in respect
of such claim.
The Purchaser promptly shall reimburse the Seller for all reasonable
amounts advanced by it pursuant to the preceding paragraphs, except when the
claim is in any way related to the Servicer's indemnification pursuant to
Section 9.04 or the Interim Servicing Agreement, or is in any way related to the
failure of the Seller to service and administer the Mortgage Loans in strict
compliance with the terms of this Agreement or any Transaction Agreement.
Subsection 14.02 Purchaser Indemnification
The Purchaser shall indemnify and hold harmless Seller and its
directors, officers, partners and each Person, if any, that controls Seller,
within the meaning of either the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, against any
and all losses, claims, damages, penalties, fines, forfeitures or liabilities to
which Seller or any such director, officer, partner or controlling Person may
become subject, under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act or otherwise, to the
extent that such losses, claims, damages, penalties, fines, forfeitures or
liabilities (or actions in respect thereof) arise out of the servicing of the
Mortgage Loans by a successor servicer, out of or are based upon any untrue
statement or alleged untrue statement of any material fact contained in any
offering document prepared in connection with any Reconstitution or any
amendment or supplement thereto, or arise out of or are based upon the omission
or alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated
therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the
circumstances in which they were made, not misleading, but only to the extent
that such untrue statement or alleged untrue statement or omission or alleged
omission relates to information set forth in any information provided by the
Purchaser set forth in any offering document prepared in connection with any
Reconstitution, and the Purchaser shall in each case reimburse Seller and each
such director, officer, partner or controlling Person for any legal or other
expenses reasonably incurred by Seller, and each such director, officer or
controlling Person, in connection with investigating or defending any such loss,
claim, damage, liability, penalties, fines, forfeitures or action, as such
expenses are incurred.
Subsection 14.03 Merger or Consolidation of the Seller
The Seller will keep in full effect its existence, rights and
franchises as a corporation under the laws of the state of its incorporation
except as permitted herein, and will obtain and preserve its qualification to do
business as a foreign corporation in each jurisdiction in which such
qualification is or shall be necessary to protect the validity and
enforceability of this Agreement, or any of the Mortgage Loans and to perform
its duties under this Agreement.
Any Person into which the Seller may be merged or consolidated, or
any corporation resulting from any merger, conversion or consolidation to which
the Seller shall be a party, or any Person succeeding to the business of the
Seller, shall be the successor of the Seller hereunder, without the execution or
filing of any paper or any further act on the part of any of the parties hereto,
anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding; provided, however, that the
successor or surviving Person shall have a net worth of at least $25,000,000.
SECTION 15. Financial Statements.
Financial information regarding the Seller may be provided to
prospective purchasers for a period of three (3) years following the related
Closing Date; provided, however, that such information will be limited to the
audited financial statements of the Seller for the three (3) years preceding
such disclosure; and such information may only be provided if the prospective
purchaser has executed a written confidentiality agreement, addressed to the
Seller, stating that all non-public information will be used only for the
purposes of evaluating the proposed investment and that the prospective
purchaser has required such information as integral to its decision-making
process. Copies of any such confidentiality agreements must be delivered by the
Purchaser to the Seller within five (5) Business Days of receipt thereof by the
Purchaser.
The Seller also agrees to allow reasonable access to a knowledgeable
financial or accounting officer for the purpose of answering questions asked by
any prospective purchaser regarding recent developments affecting the Seller or
the financial statements of the Seller.
SECTION 16. Notices.
All demands, notices and communications hereunder shall be in
writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if mailed, by registered or
certified mail, return receipt requested, or, if by other means, when received
by the other party at the address as follows:
(i) if to a Seller:
Fremont Investment & Loan
000 Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxx
Xxxxxxx, XX 00000
Attention: Xxxxx Xxxxxx
(ii) if to the Purchaser:
Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Mortgage Company
00 Xxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000
Attention: Xxxxxxxx Xxxx
or such other address as may hereafter be furnished to the other party by like
notice. Any such demand, notice or communication hereunder shall be deemed to
have been received on the date delivered to or received at the premises of the
addressee (as evidenced, in the case of registered or certified mail, by the
date noted on the return receipt).
SECTION 17. Severability Clause.
Any part, provision representation or warranty of this Agreement
which is prohibited or unenforceable or is held to be void or unenforceable in
any jurisdiction shall be ineffective, as to such jurisdiction, to the extent of
such prohibition or unenforceability without invalidating the remaining
provisions hereof, and any such prohibition or unenforceability in any
jurisdiction as to any Mortgage Loan shall not invalidate or render
unenforceable such provision in any other jurisdiction. To the extent permitted
by applicable law, the parties hereto waive any provision of law which prohibits
or renders void or unenforceable any provision hereof. If the invalidity of any
part, provision, representation or warranty of this Agreement shall deprive any
party of the economic benefit intended to be conferred by this Agreement, the
parties shall negotiate, in good-faith, to develop a structure the economic
effect of which is nearly as possible the same as the economic effect of this
Agreement without regard to such invalidity.
SECTION 18. Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed simultaneously in any number of
counterparts. Each counterpart shall be deemed to be an original, and all such
counterparts shall constitute one and the same instrument.
SECTION 19. Governing Law.
This Agreement shall be deemed in effect when a fully executed
counterpart thereof is received by the Purchaser in the State of New York and
shall be deemed to have been made in the State of New York. The Agreement shall
be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York and the
obligations, rights and remedies of the parties hereunder shall be determined in
accordance with the substantive laws of the State of New York (without regard to
conflicts of laws principles), except to the extent preempted by Federal law.
SECTION 20. Intention of the Parties.
It is the intention of the parties that the Purchaser is purchasing,
and the Seller are selling the Mortgage Loans and not a debt instrument of the
Seller or another security. Accordingly, the parties hereto each intend to treat
the transaction for Federal income tax purposes as a sale by the Seller, and a
purchase by the Purchaser, of the Mortgage Loans. Moreover, the arrangement
under which the Mortgage Loans are held shall be consistent with classification
of such arrangement as a grantor trust in the event it is not found to represent
direct ownership of the Mortgage Loans. The Purchaser shall have the right to
review the Mortgage Loans and the related Mortgage Loan Files to determine the
characteristics of the Mortgage Loans which shall affect the Federal income tax
consequences of owning the Mortgage Loans and the Seller shall cooperate with
all reasonable requests made by the Purchaser in the course of such review.
SECTION 21. Successors and Assigns; Assignment of Purchase
Agreement.
This Agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit of and be
enforceable by the Seller and the Purchaser and the respective permitted
successors and assigns of the Seller and the successors and assigns of the
Purchaser. This Agreement shall not be assigned, pledged or hypothecated by the
Seller to a third party without the prior written consent of the Purchaser,
which consent may be withheld by the Purchaser in its sole discretion. This
Agreement may be assigned, pledged or hypothecated by the Purchaser in whole or
in part, and with respect to one or more of the Mortgage Loans, without the
consent of the Seller; provided that Seller shall not be required to recognize
more than (a) three transferees of the Purchaser pursuant to Securitization
Transfers and (b) one transferee of the Purchaser pursuant to a Whole Loan
Transfer. In the event the Purchaser assigns this Agreement, and the assignee
assumes any of the Purchaser's obligations hereunder, the Seller acknowledges
and agrees to look solely to such assignee, and not to the Purchaser, for
performance of the obligations so assumed and the Purchaser shall be relieved
from any liability to the Seller with respect thereto. The Successor Servicer
shall be an intended third party beneficiary of this Agreement to the same
extent as if it were a party hereto, and shall have the right to enforce the
provisions of this Agreement.
SECTION 22. Waivers.
No term or provision of this Agreement may be waived or modified
unless such waiver or modification is in writing and signed by the party against
whom such waiver or modification is sought to be enforced.
SECTION 23. Exhibits.
The exhibits to this Agreement are hereby incorporated and made a
part hereof and are an integral part of this Agreement.
SECTION 24. General Interpretive Principles.
For purposes of this Agreement, except as otherwise expressly
provided or unless the context otherwise requires:
(a) the terms defined in this Agreement have the meanings assigned
to them in this Agreement and include the plural as well as the singular, and
the use of any gender herein shall be deemed to include the other gender;
(b) accounting terms not otherwise defined herein have the meanings
assigned to them in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
(c) references herein to "Articles," "Sections," "Subsections,"
"Paragraphs," and other subdivisions without reference to a document are to
designated Articles, Sections, Subsections, Paragraphs and other subdivisions of
this Agreement;
(d) reference to a Subsection without further reference to a Section
is a reference to such Subsection as contained in the same Section in which the
reference appears, and this rule shall also apply to Paragraphs and other
subdivisions;
(e) the words "herein," "hereof," "hereunder" and other words of
similar import refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular
provision; and
(f) the term "include" or "including" shall mean without limitation
by reason of enumeration.
SECTION 25. Reproduction of Documents.
This Agreement and all documents relating thereto, including,
without limitation, (a) consents, waivers and modifications which may hereafter
be executed, (b) documents received by any party at the closing, and (c)
financial statements, certificates and other information previously or hereafter
furnished, may be reproduced by any photographic, photostatic, microfilm,
micro-card, miniature photographic or other similar process. The parties agree
that any such reproduction shall be admissible in evidence as the original
itself in any judicial or administrative proceeding, whether or not the original
is in existence and whether or not such reproduction was made by a party in the
regular course of business, and that any enlargement, facsimile or further
reproduction of such reproduction shall likewise be admissible in evidence.
SECTION 26. Further Agreements.
The Seller and the Purchaser each agree to execute and deliver to
the other such reasonable and appropriate additional documents, instruments or
agreements as may be necessary or appropriate to effectuate the purposes of this
Agreement.
SECTION 27. Recordation of Assignments of Mortgage.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, each of the Assignments
of Mortgage is subject to recordation in all appropriate public offices for real
property records in all the counties or their comparable jurisdictions in which
any or all of the Mortgaged Properties are situated, and in any other
appropriate public recording office or elsewhere, such recordation to be
effected at the Seller's expense in the event recordation is either necessary
under applicable law or requested by the Purchaser at its sole option (except
with respect to any MERS Designated Mortgage Loan).
SECTION 28. No Solicitation.
From and after the related Closing Date, the Seller agrees that it
will not take any action or cause any action to be taken by any of its agents or
affiliates, or by any independent contractors on the Seller's behalf, to
personally, by telephone or mail, solicit the borrower or obligor under any
Mortgage Loan to refinance a Mortgage Loan, in whole or in part, without the
prior written consent of the Purchaser. It is understood and agreed that all
rights and benefits relating to the solicitation of any mortgagors to refinance
any Mortgage Loans and the attendant rights, title and interest in and to the
list of such mortgagors and data relating to their mortgages (including
insurance renewal dates) shall be transferred to the Purchaser pursuant to the
Purchase Agreement on the related Closing Date and the Seller shall take no
action to undermine these rights and benefits. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it
is understood and agreed that promotions undertaken by the Seller or any
affiliate of the Seller which are directed to the general public at large,
including, without limitation, mass mailing, internet, and email solicitations
based, in all instances, on commercially acquired mailing lists (which may not
be targeted at the Mortgagors,) and newspaper, radio and television
advertisements shall not constitute solicitation under this Section 28. It is
understood and agreed that responses to payoff inquiries by the Mortgagors or
obligors shall not constitute solicitation for purposes of this Section 28.
SECTION 29. Waiver of Trial by Jury.
THE SELLER AND THE PURCHASER EACH KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY AND
INTENTIONALLY WAIVES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY RIGHT
IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY DISPUTE ARISING UNDER OR RELATING TO THIS
AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.
SECTION 30. Submission To Jurisdiction; Waivers.
Each party hereto hereby irrevocably and unconditionally:
(A) SUBMITS ITSELF IN ANY LEGAL ACTION OR PROCEEDING RELATING TO
THIS AGREEMENT, OR FOR RECOGNITION AND ENFORCEMENT OF ANY JUDGMENT IN RESPECT
THEREOF, TO THE NON-EXCLUSIVE GENERAL JURISDICTION OF THE COURTS OF THE STATE OF
NEW YORK, THE FEDERAL COURTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR THE SOUTHERN
DISTRICT OF NEW YORK, AND APPELLATE COURTS FROM ANY THEREOF;
(B) CONSENTS THAT ANY SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING MAY BE BROUGHT IN
SUCH COURTS AND, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WAIVES ANY OBJECTION THAT IT
MAY NOW OR HEREAFTER HAVE TO THE VENUE OF ANY SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING IN ANY
SUCH COURT OR THAT SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING WAS BROUGHT IN AN INCONVENIENT
COURT AND AGREES NOT TO PLEAD OR CLAIM THE SAME;
(C) AGREES THAT SERVICE OF PROCESS IN ANY SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING
MAY BE EFFECTED BY MAILING A COPY THEREOF BY REGISTERED OR CERTIFIED MAIL (OR
ANY SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR FORM OF MAIL), POSTAGE PREPAID, TO ITS ADDRESS SET
FORTH HEREIN OR AT SUCH OTHER ADDRESS OF WHICH THE PARTIES HERETO SHALL HAVE
BEEN NOTIFIED; AND
(D) AGREES THAT NOTHING HEREIN SHALL AFFECT THE RIGHT TO EFFECT
SERVICE OF PROCESS IN ANY OTHER MANNER PERMITTED BY LAW OR SHALL LIMIT THE RIGHT
TO XXX IN ANY OTHER JURISDICTION.
SECTION 31. Confidential Information
The Seller understands and agrees that this Agreement, the Side
Letter, the related Purchase Price and Terms Letter, the Interim Servicing
Agreement, and any other agreements executed in connection with the sale
contemplated hereunder, any agreements executed in connection with the
securitization of the Mortgage Loans, and any offering circulars or other
disclosure documents produced in connection with such securitization (the
"Agreements") are confidential and proprietary to the Purchaser, and the Seller
agrees to hold such documents confidential and not to divulge such documents to
anyone except (a) to the extent required by law or judicial order or to enforce
its rights or remedies under the related Purchase Price and Terms Agreement or
the Agreements, (b) to the extent such information enters into the public domain
other than through the wrongful act of the Seller, (c) as is necessary in
working with legal counsel, auditors, agents, rating agencies, taxing
authorities or other governmental agencies or (d) the federal income tax
treatment of the transactions hereunder, any fact relevant to understanding the
federal tax treatment of the transactions hereunder, and all materials of any
kind (including opinions or other tax analyses) relating to such federal income
tax treatment; provided that the Seller may not disclose the name of or
identifying information with respect to Purchaser or any pricing terms or other
nonpublic business or financial information that is unrelated to the purported
or claimed federal income tax treatment of the transactions hereunder and is not
relevant to understanding the purported or claimed federal income tax treatment
of the transactions hereunder.
[Signatures Commence on Following Page]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Seller and the Purchaser have caused their
names to be signed hereto by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized
as of the date first above written.
XXXXXXX SACHS MORTGAGE COMPANY, a New
York limited partnership
(Purchaser)
By:XXXXXXX XXXXX REAL ESTATE
FUNDING CORP., a New York
corporation, as General Partner
By:
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Name:
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Title:
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FREMONT INVESTMENT & LOAN
(Seller)
By:
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Exhibit A
EXHIBIT A
CONTENTS OF EACH MORTGAGE FILE
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With respect to each Mortgage Loan, the Mortgage File shall include
each of the following items, which shall be available for inspection by the
Purchaser and any prospective Purchaser, and which shall be delivered to the
Custodian, or to such other Person as the Purchaser shall designate in writing,
pursuant to Section 6 of the Mortgage Loan Purchase and Warranties Agreement to
which this Exhibit is attached (the "Agreement"):
(a) the original Mortgage Note bearing all intervening endorsements,
endorsed "Pay to the order of _________, without recourse" and signed in the
name of the last endorsee (the "Last Endorsee") by an authorized officer. To the
extent that there is no room on the face of the Mortgage Notes for endorsements,
the endorsement may be contained on an allonge, if state law so allows and the
Custodian is so advised by the Seller that state law so allows. If the Mortgage
Loan was acquired by the Seller in a merger, the endorsement must be by "[Last
Endorsee], successor by merger to [name of predecessor]". If the Mortgage Loan
was acquired or originated by the Last Endorsee while doing business under
another name, the endorsement must be by "[Last Endorsee], formerly known as
[previous name]";
(b) the original of any guarantee executed in connection with the
Mortgage Note;
(c) the original Mortgage with evidence of recording thereon. If in
connection with any Mortgage Loan, the Seller cannot deliver or cause to be
delivered the original Mortgage with evidence of recording thereon on or prior
to the related Closing Date because of a delay caused by the public recording
office where such Mortgage has been delivered for recordation or because such
Mortgage has been lost or because such public recording office retains the
original recorded Mortgage, the Seller shall deliver or cause to be delivered to
the Custodian, a photocopy of such Mortgage, together with (i) in the case of a
delay caused by the public recording office, an Officer's Certificate of the
Seller (or certified by the title company, escrow agent, or closing attorney)
stating that such Mortgage has been dispatched to the appropriate public
recording office for recordation and that the original recorded Mortgage or a
copy of such Mortgage certified by such public recording office to be a true and
complete copy of the original recorded Mortgage will be promptly delivered to
the Custodian upon receipt thereof by the Seller; or (ii) in the case of a
Mortgage where a public recording office retains the original recorded Mortgage
or in the case where a Mortgage is lost after recordation in a public recording
office, a copy of such Mortgage certified by such public recording office to be
a true and complete copy of the original recorded Mortgage;
(d) the originals of all assumption, modification, consolidation or
extension agreements, if any, with evidence of recording thereon;
(e) except with respect to each MERS Designated Mortgage Loan, the
original Assignment of Mortgage for each Mortgage Loan, in form and substance
acceptable for recording. The Assignment of Mortgage must be duly recorded only
if recordation is either necessary under applicable law or commonly required by
private institutional mortgage investors in the area where the Mortgaged
Property is located or on direction of the Purchaser as provided in this
Agreement. If the Assignment of Mortgage is to be recorded, the Mortgage shall
be assigned to the Purchaser. If the Assignment of Mortgage is not to be
recorded, the Assignment of Mortgage shall be delivered in blank. If the
Mortgage Loan was acquired by the Seller in a merger, the Assignment of Mortgage
must be made by "[Seller], successor by merger to [name of predecessor]". If the
Mortgage Loan was acquired or originated by the Seller while doing business
under another name, the Assignment of Mortgage must be by "[Seller], formerly
known as [previous name]";
(f) the originals of all intervening assignments of mortgage (if
any) evidencing a complete chain of assignment from the Seller (or MERS with
respect to each MERS Designated Mortgage Loan) to the Last Endorsee with
evidence of recording thereon, or if any such intervening assignment has not
been returned from the applicable recording office or has been lost or if such
public recording office retains the original recorded assignments of mortgage,
the Seller shall deliver or cause to be delivered to the Custodian, a photocopy
of such intervening assignment, together with (i) in the case of a delay caused
by the public recording office, an Officer's Certificate of the Seller (or
certified by the title company, escrow agent, or closing attorney) stating that
such intervening assignment of mortgage has been dispatched to the appropriate
public recording office for recordation and that such original recorded
intervening assignment of mortgage or a copy of such intervening assignment of
mortgage certified by the appropriate public recording office to be a true and
complete copy of the original recorded intervening assignment of mortgage will
be promptly delivered to the Custodian upon receipt thereof by the Seller; or
(ii) in the case of an intervening assignment where a public recording office
retains the original recorded intervening assignment or in the case where an
intervening assignment is lost after recordation in a public recording office, a
copy of such intervening assignment certified by such public recording office to
be a true and complete copy of the original recorded intervening assignment;
(g) The original mortgagee policy of title insurance or attorney's
opinion of title accompanied by a title abstract or, in the event such original
title policy is unavailable, a certified true copy of the related policy binder
or commitment for title certified to be true and complete by the title insurance
company; and
(h) security agreement, chattel mortgage or equivalent document
executed in connection with the Mortgage;
(i) original powers of attorney, if applicable, with evidence of
recording thereon, if required;
In the event an Officer's Certificate of the Seller is delivered to
the Purchaser because of a delay caused by the public recording office in
returning any recorded document, the Seller shall deliver to the Purchaser,
within 90 days of the related Closing Date, an Officer's Certificate which shall
(i) identify the recorded document, (ii) state that the recorded document has
not been delivered to the Custodian due solely to a delay caused by the public
recording office, (iii) state the amount of time generally required by the
applicable recording office to record and return a document submitted for
recordation, and (iv) specify the date the applicable recorded document will be
delivered to the Custodian.
Exhibit B
EXHIBIT B
CONTENTS OF EACH CREDIT FILE
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(a) Any security agreement, chattel mortgage or equivalent executed
in connection with the Mortgage.
(b) The original hazard insurance policy and, if required by law,
flood insurance policy.
(c) Residential loan application.
(d) Mortgage Loan closing statement.
(e) Verification of employment and income except for Mortgage Loans
originated under a Limited Documentation Program.
(f) Verification of acceptable evidence of source and amount of
downpayment.
(g) Credit report on the Mortgagor.
(h) Residential appraisal report.
(i) Photograph of the Mortgaged Property.
(j) Survey of the Mortgaged Property, if any.
(k) Copy of each instrument necessary to complete identification of
any exception set forth in the exception schedule in the title policy, i.e., map
or plat, restrictions, easements, sewer agreements, home association
declarations, etc.
(l) All required disclosure statements.
(m) If available, termite report, structural engineer's report,
water potability and septic certification.
(n) Sales contract.
(o) Tax receipts, insurance premium receipts, ledger sheets, payment
history from date of origination, insurance claim files, correspondence, current
and historical computerized data files, and all other processing, underwriting
and closing papers and records which are customarily contained in a mortgage
loan file and which are required to document the Mortgage Loan or to service the
Mortgage Loan.
(p) Amortization schedule.
EXHIBIT C
MORTGAGE LOAN SCHEDULE FIELDS
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(1) the Seller's Mortgage Loan identifying number;
(2) the Mortgagor's name;
(3) the street address of the Mortgaged Property including the city,
state and zip code;
(4) a code indicating whether the Mortgaged Property is
owner-occupied, a second home or investment property;
(5) the number and type of residential units constituting the
Mortgaged Property (i.e. a single family residence, a 2-4 family residence, a
unit in a condominium project or a unit in a planned unit development,
manufactured housing);
(6) the original months to maturity or the remaining months to
maturity from the related Cut-off Date, in any case based on the original
amortization schedule and, if different, the maturity expressed in the same
manner but based on the actual amortization schedule;
(7) the LTV at the origination;
(8) the Mortgage Interest Rate as of the related Cut-off Date;
(9) the date on which the Monthly Payment was due on the Mortgage
Loan and, if such date is not consistent with the Due Date currently in effect,
such Due Date;
(10) the stated maturity date;
(11) the amount of the Monthly Payment as of the related Cut-off
Date;
(12) the last payment date on which a payment was actually applied
to the outstanding principal balance;
(13) the original principal amount of the Mortgage Loan;
(14) the principal balance of the Mortgage Loan as of the close of
business on the related Cut-off Date, after deduction of payments of principal
due and collected on or before the related Cut-off Date;
(15) with respect to Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loans, the Interest
Rate Adjustment Date;
(16) with respect to Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loans, the Gross
Margin;
(17) with respect to Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loans, the Lifetime
Rate Cap under the terms of the Mortgage Note;
(18) with respect to Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loans, a code
indicating the type of Index;
(19) with respect to Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loans, the Periodic
Rate Cap under the terms of the Mortgage Note;
(20) the type of Mortgage Loan (i.e., Fixed Rate, Adjustable Rate,
First Lien);
(21) a code indicating the purpose of the loan (i.e., purchase, rate
and term refinance, equity take-out refinance);
(22) a code indicating the documentation style (i.e. full,
alternative or reduced);
(23) the loan credit classification (as described in the
Underwriting Guidelines);
(24) whether such Mortgage Loan provides for a Prepayment Penalty;
(25) the Prepayment Penalty period of such Mortgage Loan, if
applicable;
(26) a description of the Prepayment Penalty, if applicable;
(27) the Mortgage Interest Rate as of origination;
(28) the credit risk score (FICO score) at origination;
(29) the date of origination;
(30) the Mortgage Interest Rate adjustment period;
(31) the Mortgage Interest Rate floor;
(32) the Mortgage Interest Rate calculation method (i.e., 30/360,
simple interest, other);
(33) a code indicating whether the Mortgage Loan is a Section 32
Mortgage Loan;
(34) a code indicating whether the Mortgage Loan has been modified;
(35) the Current CLTV;
(36) the one year payment history;
(37) the Due Date for the first Monthly Payment;
(38) the original Monthly Payment due;
(39) with respect to the related Mortgagor, the debt-to-income
ratio;
(40) the Appraised Value of the Mortgaged Property;
(41) the sales price of the Mortgaged Property if the Mortgage Loan
was originated in connection with the purchase of the Mortgaged Property;
(42) the MERS Identification Number
(43) Senior lien balance
(44) Lien position marker
(45) CLTV at origination
With respect to the Mortgage Loans in the aggregate:
(1) the number of Mortgage Loans;
(2) the current aggregate outstanding principal balance of the
Mortgage Loans;
(3) the weighted average Mortgage Interest Rate of the Mortgage
Loans; and
(4) the weighted average maturity of the Mortgage Loans.
EXHIBIT D
MORTGAGE LOAN SCHEDULE
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EXHIBIT E
SELLER'S OFFICER'S CERTIFICATE
I, ____________________, hereby certify that I am the duly elected
[Vice] President of Fremont Investment & Loan], a [state] [federally] chartered
institution organized under the laws of the [state of ____________] [United
States] (the "Company") and further as follows:
1. Attached hereto as Exhibit 1 is a true, correct and complete copy
of the charter of the Company which is in full force and effect on the
date hereof and which has been in effect without amendment, waiver,
rescission or modification.
2. Attached hereto as Exhibit 2 is a true, correct and complete copy
of the bylaws of the Company which are in effect on the date hereof and
which have been in effect without amendment, waiver, rescission or
modification.
3. Attached hereto as Exhibit 3 is an original certificate of good
standing of the Company issued within ten days of the date hereof, and no
event has occurred since the date thereof which would impair such
standing.
4. Attached hereto as Exhibit 4 is a true, correct and complete copy
of the corporate resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Company
authorizing the Company to execute and deliver each of the Mortgage Loan
Purchase and Warranties Agreement, dated as of October 1, 2004, by and
between Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Mortgage Company (the "Purchaser") and the Company
(the "Purchase Agreement"), and the Interim Servicing Agreement, dated as
of October 1, 2004, by and between the Company and the Purchaser (the
"Interim Servicing Agreement") and to endorse the Mortgage Notes and
execute the Assignments of Mortgages by original [or facsimile]
signature], and such resolutions are in effect on the date hereof and have
been in effect without amendment, waiver, rescission or modification.
5. Either (i) no consent, approval, authorization or order of any
court or governmental agency or body is required for the execution,
delivery and performance by the Company of or compliance by the Company
with the Purchase Agreement, the Interim Servicing Agreement, the sale of
the mortgage loans or the consummation of the transactions contemplated by
the agreements; or (ii) any required consent, approval, authorization or
order has been obtained by the Company.
6. Neither the consummation of the transactions contemplated by, nor
the fulfillment of the terms of the Purchase Agreement and the Interim
Servicing Agreement conflicts or will conflict with or results or will
result in a breach of or constitutes or will constitute a default under
the charter or by-laws of the Company, the terms of any indenture or other
agreement or instrument to which the Company is a party or by which it is
bound or to which it is subject, or any statute or order, rule,
regulations, writ, injunction or decree of any court, governmental
authority or regulatory body to which the Company is subject or by which
it is bound.
7. To the best of my knowledge, there is no action, suit, proceeding
or investigation pending or threatened against the Company which, in my
judgment, either in any one instance or in the aggregate, may result in
any material adverse change in the business, operations, financial
condition, properties or assets of the Company or in any material
impairment of the right or ability of the Company to carry on its business
substantially as now conducted or in any material liability on the part of
the Company or which would draw into question the validity of the Purchase
Agreement and the Interim Servicing Agreement, or the mortgage loans or of
any action taken or to be taken in connection with the transactions
contemplated hereby, or which would be likely to impair materially the
ability of the Company to perform under the terms of the Purchase
Agreement and the Interim Servicing Agreement.
8. Each person listed on Exhibit 5 attached hereto who, as an
officer or representative of the Company, signed (a) the Purchase
Agreement, and (b) the Interim Servicing Agreement, (and (c) any other
document delivered or on the date hereof in connection with any purchase
described in the agreements set forth above was, at the respective times
of such signing and delivery, and is now, a duly elected or appointed,
qualified and acting officer or representative of the Company, who holds
the office set forth opposite his or her name on Exhibit 5, and the
signatures of such persons appearing on such documents are their genuine
signatures.
9. The Company is duly authorized to engage in the transactions
described and contemplated in the Purchase Agreement and the Interim
Servicing Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto signed my name and affixed the
seal of the Company.
Dated: By:
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Name:
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[Seal] Title: [Vice] President
I, ________________________, an [Assistant] Secretary of
______________[COMPANY], hereby certify that ____________ is the duly elected,
qualified and acting [Vice] President of the Company and that the signature
appearing above is [her] [his] genuine signature.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto signed my name.
Dated: By:
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Name:
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Title: [Assistant] Secretary
EXHIBIT 5 to
Company's Officer's Certificate
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EXHIBIT F
FORM OF OPINION OF COUNSEL TO THE SELLER
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(date)
EXHIBIT G
FORM OF SECURITY RELEASE CERTIFICATION
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___________________, 200__
[Federal Home Loan Bank of
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Attention:
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Re: Notice of Sale and Release of Collateral
Dear Sirs:
This letter serves as notice that Fremont Investment & Loan a [type
of entity], organized pursuant to the laws of [the state of incorporation] (the
"Company") has committed to sell to Xxxxxxx Sachs Mortgage Company under a
Mortgage Loan Purchase and Warranties Agreement, dated as of October 1, 2004,
certain mortgage loans originated by the Association. The Company warrants that
the mortgage loans to be sold to Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Mortgage Company are in addition
to and beyond any collateral required to secure advances made by the Association
to the Company.
The Company acknowledges that the mortgage loans to be sold to
Xxxxxxx Sachs Mortgage Company shall not be used as additional or substitute
collateral for advances made by the Association. Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Mortgage Company
understands that the balance of the Company's mortgage loan portfolio may be
used as collateral or additional collateral for advances made by the
Association, and confirms that it has no interest therein.
Execution of this letter by the Association shall constitute a full
and complete release of any security interest, claim, or lien which the
Association may have against the mortgage loans to be sold to Xxxxxxx Sachs
Mortgage Company.
Very truly yours,
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By:
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Name:
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Title:
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Date:
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Acknowledged and approved:
[FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF]
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By:
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Date:
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EXHIBIT H
FORM OF SECURITY RELEASE CERTIFICATION
I. Release of Security Interest
The financial institution named below hereby relinquishes any and
all right, title and interest it may have in all Mortgage Loans to be purchased
by to Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Mortgage Company from the Company named below pursuant to
that certain Mortgage Loan Purchase and Warranties Agreement, dated as of
October 1, 2004, and certifies that all notes, mortgages, assignments and other
documents in its possession relating to such Mortgage Loans have been delivered
and released to the Company named below or its designees, as of the date and
time of the sale of such Mortgage Loans to Xxxxxxx Sachs Mortgage Company.
Name and Address of Financial Institution
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(name)
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(Address)
By:
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II. Certification of Release
The Company named below hereby certifies Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Mortgage
Company that, as of the date and time of the sale of the above-mentioned
Mortgage Loans to Xxxxxxx Sachs Mortgage Company the security interests in the
Mortgage Loans released by the above-named financial institution comprise all
security interests relating to or affecting any and all such Mortgage Loans. The
Company warrants that, as of such time, there are and will be no other security
interests affecting any or all of such Mortgage Loans.
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Date:
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EXHIBIT I
UNDERWRITING GUIDELINES
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EXHIBIT J
RESERVED
EXHIBIT K
SERVICER ACKNOWLEDGMENT
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As of [_________]
Fremont Investment & Loan
000 Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxx
Xxxxxxx, XX 00000
Re: Letter Agreement in connection with the purchase by Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Mortgage
Company (the "Purchaser") and the sale by Fremont Investment & Loan (the
"Company") of mortgage loans pursuant to that certain Mortgage Loan
Purchase and Warranties Agreement (the "Agreement"), dated as of October
1, 2004, by and between the Company and the Purchaser
Ladies and Gentlemen:
In connection with the above-referenced transaction, and in
consideration of the mutual agreements hereinafter set forth, and for other good
and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby
acknowledged, the Purchaser and the Company hereby agree as follows:
1. Unless otherwise specified in this letter agreement, all capitalized terms
herein shall have the meaning as provided in the Agreement.
2. The Purchaser hereby requests, and the Company hereby acknowledges, that
[SERVICER] shall be the "Successor Servicer" under the agreement.
3. This letter may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which
shall constitute one and the same instrument, and either party hereto may
execute this letter by signing any such counterpart.
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4. This letter shall be deemed in effect when a fully executed counterpart
thereof is received by the Company in the State of New York and shall be
deemed to have been made in the State of New York. This letter shall be
construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, and the
obligations, rights and remedies of the parties hereunder shall be
determined in accordance with the laws of the State of New York except to
the extent preempted by Federal law.
Very truly yours,
XXXXXXX SACHS MORTGAGE COMPANY
By:
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Title:
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Accepted and Agreed:
FREMONT INVESTMENT & LOAN
(Seller)
By:
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EXHIBIT L
NEW JERSEY MORTGAGE LOAN STIPULATIONS
The seven stipulations below apply only to Mortgage Loans originated subject to
the New Jersey Home Ownership Act of 2002 ("Act").
1. No Mortgage Loan is a "high cost home loan," "home improvement,"
"manufactured home," or junior lien "covered" loan as defined under
the Act.
2. No more than 5% of the pool consists of refinance "covered loans"
under the Act.
3. The points and fees threshold calculations under the Act include
yield-spread premiums.
4. All loans originated under the Act will be subject to up to 100% due
diligence.
5. Mortgage Loan files must contain tangible net benefit and high-cost
worksheets.
6. Points and fees must be included on the related Mortgage Loan
Schedule.
7. Seller will make the representation that all Mortgage Loans subject
to New Jersey's "flipping" prohibition, as defined under the Act,
are in compliance with the "reasonable, tangible net benefit"
standard.
EXHIBIT M
XXXXXX XXX ANTI-PREDATORY LENDING REPRESENTATIONS
(a) Each Mortgage Loan is in compliance with the anti-predatory
lending eligibility for purchase requirements of Xxxxxx Mae's Selling Guide;
(b) No Mortgage Loan is subject to the requirements of the Home
Ownership and Equity Protection Act of 1994 ("HOEPA");
(c) Each Mortgage Loan at the time it was made complied in all
material respects with applicable local, state, and federal laws, including, but
not limited to, all applicable predatory and abusive lending laws;
(d) No Mortgage Loan is a "High-Cost Home Loan" as defined in the
Georgia Fair Lending Act, as amended (the "Georgia Act"). No Mortgage Loan
subject to the Georgia Act and secured by owner occupied real property or an
owner occupied manufactured home located in the State of Georgia was originated
(or modified) on or after October 1, 2002 through and including March 6, 2003.
(e) No Mortgage Loan is a "High-Cost Home Loan" as defined in New
York Banking Law 6-1;
(f) No Mortgage Loan is a "High-Cost Home Loan" as defined in the
Arkansas Home Loan Protection Act effective July 16, 2003 (Act 1340 of 2003);
(g) No Mortgage Loan is a "High-Cost Home Loan" as defined in the
Kentucky high-cost home loan statute effective June 24, 2003 (Ky. Rev. Stat.
Section 360.100);
(h) No Mortgage Loan is a "High-Cost Home Loan" as defined in the
New Jersey Home Ownership Act effective November 27, 2003 (N.J.S.A. 46:10B-22 et
seq.);
(i) No Mortgage Loan is a "High-Cost Home Loan" as defined in the
New Mexico Home Loan Protection Act effective January 1, 2004 (N.M. Stat. Xxx.
xx.xx. 58-21A-1 et seq.);
(j) No Mortgage Loan is a "High-Risk Home Loan" as defined in the
Illinois High-Risk Home Loan Act effective January 1, 2004 (815 Ill. Comp. Stat.
137/1 et seq.);
(k) No Mortgage Loan is a "High-Cost Home Mortgage Loan" as defined
in the Massachusetts Predatory Home Loan Practices Act, effective November 6,
2004 (Mass. Xxx. Laws Ch. 183C);
(l) No borrower was encouraged or required to select a Mortgage Loan
product offered by the Mortgage Loan's originator which is a higher cost product
designed for less creditworthy borrowers, unless at the time of the Mortgage
Loan's origination, such borrower did not qualify taking into account credit
history and debt-to-income ratios for a lower-cost credit product then offered
by the Mortgage Loan's originator or any affiliate of the Mortgage Loan's
originator. If, at the time of loan application, the borrower may have qualified
for a for a lower-cost credit product then offered by any mortgage lending
affiliate of the Mortgage Loan's originator, the Mortgage Loan's originator
referred the borrower's application to such affiliate for underwriting
consideration;
(m) The methodology used in underwriting the extension of credit for
each Mortgage Loan employs objective mathematical principles which relate the
borrower's income, assets and liabilities to the proposed payment and such
underwriting methodology does not rely on the extent of the borrower's equity in
the collateral as the principal determining factor in approving such credit
extension. Such underwriting methodology confirmed that at the time of
origination (application/approval) the borrower had a reasonable ability to make
timely payments on the Mortgage Loan;
(n) With respect to any Mortgage Loan that contains a provision
permitting imposition of a premium upon a prepayment prior to maturity: (i)
prior to the loan's origination, the borrower agreed to such premium in exchange
for a monetary benefit, including but not limited to a rate or fee reduction,
(ii) prior to the loan's origination, the borrower was offered the option of
obtaining a mortgage loan that did not require payment of such a premium, (iii)
the prepayment premium is disclosed to the borrower in the loan documents
pursuant to applicable state and federal law, (iv) for loans originated on or
after September 1, 2004, the duration of the prepayment period shall not exceed
three (3) years from the date of the note, unless the loan was modified to
reduce the prepayment period to no more than three years from the date of the
note and the borrower was notified in writing of such reduction in prepayment
period, and (v) notwithstanding any state or federal law to the contrary, the
Servicer shall not impose such prepayment premium in any instance when the
mortgage debt is accelerated as the result of the borrower's default in making
the loan payments;
(o) No borrower was required to purchase any credit life,
disability, accident or health insurance product as a condition of obtaining the
extension of credit. No borrower obtained a prepaid single-premium credit life,
disability, accident or health insurance policy in connection with the
origination of the Mortgage Loan; No proceeds from any Mortgage Loan were used
to purchase single premium credit insurance policies as part of the origination
of, or as a condition to closing, such Mortgage Loan;
(p) All points and fees related to each Mortgage Loan were disclosed
in writing to the borrower in accordance with applicable state and federal law
and regulation. Except in the case of a Mortgage Loan in an original principal
amount of less than $60,000 which would have resulted in an unprofitable
origination, no borrower was charged "points and fees" (whether or not financed)
in an amount greater than 5% of the principal amount of such loan, such 5%
limitation is calculated in accordance with Xxxxxx Mae's anti-predatory lending
requirements as set forth in the Xxxxxx Mae Selling Guide.
(q) All fees and charges (including finance charges) and whether or
not financed, assessed, collected or to be collected in connection with the
origination and servicing of each Mortgage Loan has been disclosed in writing to
the borrower in accordance with applicable state and federal law and regulation;
and
(r) The Servicer will transmit full-file credit reporting data for
each Mortgage Loan pursuant to Xxxxxx Xxx Guide Announcement 95-19 and that for
each Mortgage Loan, Servicer agrees it shall report one of the following
statuses each month as follows: new origination, current, delinquent (30-, 60-,
90-days, etc.), foreclosed, or charged-off.
EXHIBIT N
ASSIGNMENT AND CONVEYANCE
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On this __ day of _________, 200_, Fremont Investment & Loan, as the
Seller, under that certain Flow Mortgage Loan Purchase and Warranties Agreement,
dated as of October 1, 2004 (the "Agreement") does hereby sell, transfer,
assign, set over and convey to Xxxxxxx Sachs Mortgage Company, as Purchaser
under the Agreement all rights, title and interest of the Seller in and to (a)
the Mortgage Loans listed on the related Mortgage Loan Schedule attached as
Exhibit 1 hereto, and (b) the Servicing Rights, together with the related
Mortgage Files and all rights and obligations arising under the documents
contained therein. Pursuant to Section 2 of the Agreement, the Seller has
delivered to the Custodian the documents for each Mortgage Loan to be purchased
as set forth in the Agreement. The ownership of each Mortgage Note, Mortgage,
and the contents of each Mortgage File is vested in the Purchaser and the
ownership of all records and documents with respect to the related Mortgage Loan
prepared by or which come into the possession of the Seller shall immediately
vest in the Purchaser and shall be delivered promptly by the Seller to the
Purchaser.
The Seller confirms to the Purchaser that, unless otherwise agreed
upon in writing by the Seller and the Purchaser, the representations and
warranties set forth in Section 7 of the Agreement with respect to the Mortgage
Loans listed on the Mortgage Loan Schedule attached hereto, and the
representations and warranties in Section 6 of the Agreement with respect to the
Seller are true and correct as of the date hereof.
Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have
the meanings set forth in the Agreement.
FREMONT INVESTMENT & LOAN
(Seller)
By:
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Name:
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Title:
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Schedule 1
MORTGAGE LOAN SCHEDULE
EXHIBIT S
EQUIFIRST AGREEMENTS
ASSIGNMENT, ASSUMPTION AND RECOGNITION AGREEMENT
THIS ASSIGNMENT, ASSUMPTION AND RECOGNITION AGREEMENT, dated August
25, 2005 ("Agreement"), among Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Mortgage Company ("Assignor"), GS
Mortgage Securities Corp. ("Assignee") and EquiFirst Corporation (the
"Company").
For and in consideration of the sum of TEN DOLLARS ($10.00) and
other valuable consideration the receipt and sufficiency of which hereby are
acknowledged, and of the mutual covenants herein contained, the parties hereto
hereby agree as follows:
Assignment, Assumption and Conveyance
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1. The Assignor hereby conveys, sells, grants, transfers and assigns
to the Assignee all of the right, title and interest (other than those rights
specifically retained by the Assignor pursuant to this Agreement) of the
Assignor, as purchaser, in, to and under (a) those certain Mortgage Loans listed
on the schedule (the "Mortgage Loan Schedule") attached hereto as Exhibit A (the
"Mortgage Loans"), and solely insofar as it related to the Mortgage Loans, that
certain Mortgage Loan Purchase and Warranties Agreement, dated as of January 26,
2004, as amended by that certain Amendment No. 1, dated as of March 29, 2005 and
that certain Amendment No. 2, dated as of August 25, 2005 (together, the
"Purchase Agreement"), between the Assignor, as purchaser (in such capacity, the
"Purchaser"), and the Company, as seller.
The Assignor specifically reserves and does not assign to the
Assignee hereunder (i) any and all right, title and interest in, to and under
and any obligations of the Assignor with respect to any mortgage loans subject
to the Purchase Agreement that are not the Mortgage Loans set forth on the
Mortgage Loan Schedule and are not the subject of this Agreement or (ii) the
rights of the Purchaser under Section 13 and Subsection 14.01 of the Purchase
Agreement.
The Assignee hereby assumes all of the Assignor's obligations under
the Mortgage Loans and the Purchase Agreement solely insofar as such obligations
relate to the Mortgage Loans.
Recognition of the Company
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2. (a) From and after the date hereof (the "Securitization Closing
Date"), the Company shall and does hereby recognize that the Assignee will
transfer the Mortgage Loans and assign its rights under the Purchase Agreement
(solely to the extent set forth herein) and this Agreement to Deutsche Bank
National Trust Company, as trustee (in such capacity, including its successors
in interest and any successor trustees under the Pooling Agreement, the
"Trustee"), of the GSAMP Trust 2005-HE4 (the "Trust") created pursuant to a
Pooling and Servicing Agreement, dated as of August 25, 2005 (the "Pooling
Agreement"), among the Assignee, the Trustee, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National
Association, as servicer of the Mortgage Loans (including its successors in
interest and any successor servicer of the Mortgage Loans under the Pooling
Agreement, the "Servicer"), X.X. Xxxxxx Trust Company, National Association, as
a custodian, Xxxxx Fargo Bank, N.A., as a custodian, and Deutsche Bank Trust
Company, as a custodian. The Company hereby acknowledges and agrees that from
and after the date hereof (i) the Trust will be the owner of the Mortgage Loans
and the Servicer will be the servicer of the Mortgage Loans on or after the
Transfer Date pursuant to the terms of the Pooling Agreement, (ii) the Company
shall look solely to the Trust (including the Trustee and the Servicer acting on
the Trust's behalf) for performance of any obligations of the Assignor under the
Mortgage Loans and the Purchase Agreement (solely insofar as they relate to the
Mortgage Loans), (iii) the Trust (including the Trustee and the Servicer acting
on the Trust's behalf) shall have all the rights and remedies available to the
Assignor, insofar as they relate to the Mortgage Loans, under the Purchase
Agreement, including, without limitation, the enforcement of the document
delivery requirements set forth in Subsection 6.03 of the Purchase Agreement,
and shall be entitled to enforce all of the obligations of the Company
thereunder insofar as they relate to the Mortgage Loans, including without
limitation, the remedies for breaches of representations and warranties set
forth in Subsection 9.03 of the Purchase Agreement, and (iv) all references to
the Purchaser or the Custodian under the Purchase Agreement insofar as they
relate to the Mortgage Loans shall be deemed to refer to the Trust (including
the Trustee and the Servicer acting on the Trust's behalf). Neither the Company
nor the Assignor shall amend or agree to amend, modify, waiver, or otherwise
alter any of the terms or provisions of the Purchase Agreement which amendment,
modification, waiver or other alteration would in any way affect the Mortgage
Loans or the Company's performance under the Purchase Agreement with respect to
the Mortgage Loans without the prior written consent of the Trustee.
3. Representations and Warranties of the Company
The Company warrants and represents to the Assignor, the Assignee
and the Trust as of the date hereof that:
(a) The Company is duly organized, validly existing and in good
standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its formation;
(b) The Company has full power and authority to execute, deliver and
perform its obligations under this Agreement and has full power and authority to
perform its obligations under this Agreement, and the Purchase Agreement. The
execution by the Company of this Agreement is in the ordinary course of the
Company's business and will not conflict with, or result in a breach of any of
the terms, conditions or provisions of the Company's charter or bylaws or any
legal restriction, or any material agreement or instrument to which the Company
is now a party or by which it is bound, or result in the violation of any law,
rule, regulation, order, judgment or decree to which the Company or its property
is subject. The execution, delivery and performance by the Company of this
Agreement have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of the
Company. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by the Company and,
upon the due authorization, execution and delivery by the Assignor and the
Assignee, will constitute the valid and legally binding obligation of the
Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms except as
enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, reorganization, insolvency,
moratorium or other similar laws now or hereafter in effect relating to
creditors' rights generally, and by general principles of equity regardless of
whether enforceability is considered in a proceeding in equity or at law;
(c) No consent, approval, order or authorization of, or declaration,
filing or registration with, any governmental entity is required to be obtained
or made by the Company in connection with the execution, delivery or performance
by the Company of this Agreement or the consummation by it of the transaction
contemplated hereby;
(d) There is no action, suit, proceeding or investigation pending or
threatened against the Company, before any court, administrative agency or other
tribunal, which would draw into question the validity of this Agreement or the
Purchase Agreement, or which, either in any one instance or in the aggregate, is
likely to result in any material adverse change in the ability of the Company to
perform its obligations under this Agreement or the Purchase Agreement, and the
Company is solvent; and
4. Pursuant to Section 13 of the Purchase Agreement, the Company
hereby represents and warrants, for the benefit of the Assignor, the Assignee
and the Trust, that (i) the representations and warranties set forth in
Subsections 9.01 and 9.02 of the Purchase Agreement are true and correct as of
the applicable Closing Date.
Remedies for Breach of Representations and Warranties of the Company
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5. The Company hereby acknowledges and agrees that the remedies
available to the Assignor, the Assignee and the Trust (including the Trustee and
the Servicer acting on the Trust's behalf) in connection with any breach of the
representations and warranties made by the Company set forth in Sections 3 and 4
hereof shall be as set forth in Subsection 9.03 of the Purchase Agreement as if
they were set forth herein (including without limitation the repurchase and
indemnity obligations set forth therein). The Assignor hereby acknowledge and
agree to use their best efforts in enforcing the representation and warranty
obligations of the Company.
In the event any Mortgage Loan purchased under the Purchase Price
and Terms Agreement dated June 1, 2005 between the Company and the Assignor is
required to be repurchased pursuant to Subsection 9.04 of the Purchase
Agreement, the Company shall pay to the Trust the Repurchase Price (as defined
in the Purchase Agreement), and the Company shall pay to the Assignor the amount
by which the repurchase price set forth in fourth full paragraph of Section 5 of
the Terms Agreement exceeds such Repurchase Price.
Representations and Warranties of the Assignor
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6. The Assignor warrants and represents to the Assignee and the
Trust as of the date hereof that:
(a) The Assignor is the sole owner of record and holder of the
Mortgage Loans and the indebtedness evidenced by each Mortgage Note. The
Mortgage Loans are not assigned or pledged, and the Assignor has good,
indefeasible and marketable title thereto, and has full right to transfer and
sell the Mortgage Loans to the Assignee free and clear of any encumbrance,
equity, participation interest, lien, pledge, charge, claim or security
interest, and has full right and authority subject to no interest or
participation of, or agreement with, any other party, to sell and assign each
Mortgage Loan pursuant to this Agreement and following the sale of each Mortgage
Loan, the Assignee will own the Mortgage Loans free and clear of any
encumbrance, equity, participation interest, lien, pledge, charge, claim or
security interest. The Assignor intends to relinquish all rights to possess,
control and monitor the Mortgage Loans;
(b) The Assignor has not waived the performance by the Mortgagor of
any action, if the Mortgagor's failure to perform such action would cause the
Mortgage Loans to be in default, nor has the Company waived any default
resulting from any action or inaction by the Mortgagor;
(c) Any and all requirements of any federal, state or local law
including, without limitation, usury, truth-in-lending, real estate settlement
procedures, consumer credit protection, equal credit opportunity and disclosure
laws applicable to the Mortgage Loans have been complied with, including, but
not limited to, all applicable anti-predatory and abusive lending laws;
(d) No Mortgage Loan is a High Cost Loan or Covered Loan, as
applicable. No Mortgage Loan is covered by the Home Ownership and Equity
Protection Act of 1994 and no Mortgage Loan is in violation of any comparable
state or local law. No Mortgage Loan originated on or after October 1, 2002
through March 6, 2003 is governed by the Georgia Fair Lending Act.
For the purposes of this Subsection 6(c) the following definitions
shall apply:
Covered Loan: A Mortgage Loan categorized as Covered pursuant to
Appendix E of Standard & Poor's Glossary.
Home Loan: A Mortgage Loan categorized as Home Loan pursuant to
Appendix E of Standard & Poor's Glossary.
Standard & Poor's Glossary: Version 5.6(b) of the Standard & Poor's
LEVELS(R) Glossary, or such version as may be in effect from time to time.
High Cost Loan: A Mortgage Loan (a) covered by the Home Ownership
and Equity Protection Act of 1994, (b) a "high cost home," "threshold,"
"covered," (excluding New Jersey "Covered Home Loans" as that term is defined in
clause (1) of the definition of that term in the New Jersey Home Ownership
Security Act of 2002), "high risk home," "predatory" or similar loan under any
other applicable state, federal or local law (or a similarly classified loan
using different terminology under a law imposing heightened regulatory scrutiny
or additional legal liability for residential mortgage loans having high
interest rates, points and/or fees) or (c) categorized as High Cost pursuant to
Appendix E of Standard & Poor's Glossary. For avoidance of doubt, this
definition shall apply to any law regardless of whether such law is presently,
or in the future becomes, the subject of judicial review or litigation; and
(e) To the Assignor's knowledge, no event has occurred from the
applicable Closing Date to the Securitization Closing Date which would render
the representations and warranties as to any Mortgage Loan made by the Company
pursuant to Subsection 9.02 of the Purchase Agreement to be untrue in any
material respect, except that approximately 0.18% of the Mortgage Loans are 30
or more days delinquent.
Remedies for Breach of Representations and Warranties of the Assignor
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7. The Assignor hereby acknowledges and agrees that in the event of
any breach of the representations and warranties made by the Assignor set forth
in Section 6 hereof that materially and adversely affects the value of the
Mortgage Loans or the interest of the Assignee or the Trust therein, it shall
purchase or cause the purchase of the applicable Mortgage Loan at the Repurchase
Price (plus any costs and damages incurred by the Trust with respect to any
Mortgage Loan in connection with any violation by such Mortgage Loan of any
predatory or abusive lending law) within 60 days of the earlier of either
discovery by or notice to the Assignor of such breach of a representation or
warranty.
Miscellaneous
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8. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of
the State of New York, without regard to conflicts of law principles, and the
obligations, rights and remedies of the parties hereunder shall be determined in
accordance with such laws.
9. No term or provision of this Agreement may be waived or modified
unless such waiver or modification is in writing and signed by the party against
whom such waiver or modification is sought to be enforced, with the prior
written consent of the Trustee.
10. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of (i) the successors
and assigns of the parties hereto and (ii) the Trust (including the Trustee and
the Servicer acting on the Trust's behalf). Any entity into which the Assignor,
Assignee or Company may be merged or consolidated shall, without the requirement
for any further writing, be deemed Assignor, Assignee or Company, respectively,
hereunder.
11. This Agreement and the Purchase Agreement shall survive the
conveyance of the Mortgage Loans and the assignment of the Purchase Agreement
(to the extent assigned hereunder) by the Assignor to the Assignee and by
Assignee to the Trust and nothing contained herein shall supersede or amend the
terms of the Purchase Agreement.
12. This Agreement may be executed simultaneously in any number of
counterparts. Each counterpart shall be deemed to be an original and all such
counterparts shall constitute one and the same instrument.
13. In the event that any provision of this Agreement conflicts with
any provision of the Purchase Agreement with respect to the Mortgage Loans, the
terms of this Agreement shall control.
14. Capitalized terms used in this Agreement (including the exhibits
hereto) but not defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings given to such
terms in the Purchase Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be
executed by their duly authorized officers as of the date first above written.
GS MORTGAGE SECURITIES CORP.
By:
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Name:
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Title:
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XXXXXXX XXXXX MORTGAGE COMPANY,
a New York limited partnership
By: XXXXXXX SACHS REAL ESTATE FUNDING
CORP., a New York corporation, as
General Partner
By:
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Name:
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Title:
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EQUIFIRST CORPORATION
By:
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Name:
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Title:
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EXHIBIT A
MORTGAGE LOAN SCHEDULE
(Delivered to Trustee Upon Closing Date)
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MORTGAGE LOAN PURCHASE AND WARRANTIES AGREEMENT
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XXXXXXX XXXXX MORTGAGE COMPANY
Purchaser
EQUIFIRST CORPORATION,
Seller
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Dated as of January 26, 2004
Conventional,
Fixed and Adjustable Rate Residential Mortgage Loans
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS.................................................
SECTION 2. AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE.......................................
SECTION 3. MORTGAGE SCHEDULES..........................................
SECTION 4. PURCHASE PRICE..............................................
SECTION 5. EXAMINATION OF MORTGAGE FILES...............................
SECTION 6. CONVEYANCE FROM SELLER TO PURCHASER.........................
Subsection 6.01 Conveyance of Mortgage Loans..........................
Subsection 6.02 Books and Records.....................................
Subsection 6.03 Delivery of Mortgage Loan Documents...................
Subsection 6.04 Quality Control Procedures............................
SECTION 7. SERVICING OF THE MORTGAGE LOANS.............................
SECTION 8. TRANSFER OF SERVICING.......................................
SECTION 9. REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS OF THE SELLER;
REMEDIES FOR BREACH.........................................
Subsection 9.01 Representations and Warranties Regarding the
Seller................................................
Subsection 9.02 Representations and Warranties Regarding
Individual Mortgage Loans.............................
Subsection 9.03 Remedies for Breach of Representations and
Warranties............................................
Subsection 9.04 Repurchase of Mortgage Loans With Early Payment
Defaults..............................................
Subsection 9.05 Purchaser's Right to Review...........................
SECTION 10. CLOSING.....................................................
SECTION 11. CLOSING DOCUMENTS...........................................
SECTION 12. COSTS.......................................................
SECTION 13. COOPERATION OF SELLER WITH A RECONSTITUTION.................
SECTION 14. THE SELLER..................................................
Subsection 14.01 Additional Indemnification by the Seller; Third
Party Claims..........................................
Subsection 14.02 Merger or Consolidation of the Seller.................
Subsection 14.03 Net Worth of the Seller...............................
SECTION 15. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS........................................
SECTION 16. MANDATORY DELIVERY; GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST..............
SECTION 17. NOTICES.....................................................
SECTION 18. SEVERABILITY CLAUSE.........................................
SECTION 19. COUNTERPARTS................................................
SECTION 20. GOVERNING LAW...............................................
SECTION 21. INTENTION OF THE PARTIES....................................
SECTION 22. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS; ASSIGNMENT OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT....
SECTION 23. WAIVERS.....................................................
SECTION 24. EXHIBITS....................................................
SECTION 25. GENERAL INTERPRETIVE PRINCIPLES.............................
SECTION 26. REPRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS...................................
SECTION 27. FURTHER AGREEMENTS..........................................
SECTION 28. RECORDATION OF ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE......................
SECTION 29. NO SOLICITATION.............................................
SECTION 30. WAIVER OF TRIAL BY JURY.....................................
SECTION 31. SUBMISSION TO JURISDICTION; WAIVERS.........................
SECTION 32. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION....................................
SECTION 33. DISPUTE RESOLUTION..........................................
EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT A CONTENTS OF EACH MORTGAGE FILE
EXHIBIT B CONTENTS OF EACH CREDIT FILE
EXHIBIT C FORM OF SELLER'S OFFICER'S CERTIFICATE
EXHIBIT D FORM OF OPINION OF COUNSEL TO THE SELLER
EXHIBIT E FORM OF SECURITY RELEASE CERTIFICATION
EXHIBIT F FORM OF SECURITY RELEASE CERTIFICATION
EXHIBIT G FORM OF ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT
EXHIBIT H INTENTIONALLY OMITTED
EXHIBIT I REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE POOL
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MORTGAGE LOANS
EXHIBIT J ORIGINATOR'S UNDERWRITING GUIDELINES
EXHIBIT K MORTGAGE LOAN SCHEDULE
MORTGAGE LOAN PURCHASE AND WARRANTIES AGREEMENT
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This MORTGAGE LOAN PURCHASE AND WARRANTIES AGREEMENT (the
"Agreement"), dated as of January 26, 2004, by and between Xxxxxxx Xxxxx
Mortgage Company, a New York limited partnership, having an office at 00 Xxxxx
Xxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000 (the "Purchaser") and EquiFirst Corporation, a
North Carolina corporation, having an office at 000 Xxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx,
Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx 00000 (the "Seller").
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, from time to time, the Seller desires to sell to the
Purchaser, and, from time to time, the Purchaser desires to purchase from the
Seller, certain first and second lien, adjustable and fixed rate residential
mortgage loans (the "Mortgage Loans") on a servicing released basis as described
herein, and which shall be delivered as pools of whole loans;
WHEREAS, each Mortgage Loan is secured by a mortgage, deed of trust
or other security instrument creating a first or second lien on a residential
dwelling located in the jurisdiction indicated on the related Mortgage Loan
Schedule;
WHEREAS, the Purchaser and the Seller wish to prescribe the manner
of the conveyance and control of the Mortgage Loans; and
WHEREAS, following its purchase of the Mortgage Loans from the
Seller, the Purchaser desires to sell some or all of the Mortgage Loans to one
or more purchasers as a whole loan transfer or a public or private, rated or
unrated mortgage pass-through transaction;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual
agreements set forth herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the
receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Purchaser and the
Seller agree as follows:
SECTION 1. Definitions.
For purposes of this Agreement the following capitalized terms shall
have the respective meanings set forth below.
Accepted Servicing Practices: With respect to any Mortgage Loan
those mortgage servicing practices of prudent mortgage lending institutions
which service mortgage loans of the same type as such Mortgage Loan in the
jurisdiction where the related Mortgaged Property is located.
Act: The National Housing Act, as amended from time to time.
Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan: An adjustable rate Mortgage Loan
purchased pursuant to this Agreement.
Affiliate: With respect to any specified Person, any other Person
controlling or controlled by or under common control with such specified Person.
For the purposes of this definition, "control" when used with respect to any
specified Person means the power to direct the management and policies of such
Person, directly or indirectly, whether through the ownership of voting
securities, by contract or otherwise and the terms "controlling" and
"controlled" have meanings correlative to the foregoing.
Agency Transfer: A Xxxxxx Mae Transfer or a Xxxxxxx Mac Transfer.
Agreement: This Flow Mortgage Loan Purchase and Warranties Agreement
and all amendments hereof and supplements hereto.
ALTA: The American Land Title Association or any successor thereto.
Appraised Value: The value set forth in an appraisal made in
connection with the origination of the related Mortgage Loan as the value of the
Mortgaged Property.
Assignment and Assumption Agreement: As defined in Section 22.
Assignment of Mortgage: An assignment of the Mortgage, notice of
transfer or equivalent instrument in recordable form, sufficient under the laws
of the jurisdiction wherein the related Mortgaged Property is located to reflect
the sale of the Mortgage to the Purchaser.
BIF: The Bank Insurance Fund, or any successor thereto.
Business Day: Any day other than (i) a Saturday or Sunday, (ii) a
day on which banking and savings and loan institutions in (a) the State of New
York, (b) the state in which the Seller's servicing operations are located or
(c) or (iii) the State in which the Custodian's operations are located, are
authorized or obligated by law or executive order to be closed.
Closing Date: The date or dates set forth on the related Purchase
Price and Terms Agreement on which the Purchaser from time to time shall
purchase and the Seller from time to time shall sell, the Mortgage Loans listed
on the related Mortgage Loan Schedule
CLTV: As of the date of origination and as to any Second Lien
Mortgage Loan, the ratio, expressed as a percentage, of the (a) sum of (i) the
outstanding principal balance of the Second Lien Mortgage Loan as of the date of
origination and (ii) the outstanding principal balance as of the date of
origination of any mortgage loan or mortgage loans that are senior or equal in
priority to the Second Lien Mortgage Loan and which are secured by the same
Mortgaged Property to (b) the Appraised Value.
Code: Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
Condemnation Proceeds: All awards or settlements in respect of a
Mortgaged Property, whether permanent or temporary, partial or entire, by
exercise of the power of eminent domain or condemnation, to the extent not
required to be released to a Mortgagor in accordance with the terms of the
related Mortgage Loan Documents.
Convertible Mortgage Loan: Any individual Adjustable Rate Mortgage
Loan purchased pursuant to this Agreement which contains a provision whereby the
Mortgagor is permitted to convert the Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan to a fixed
rate Mortgage Loan in accordance with the terms of the related Mortgage Note.
Credit File: The items pertaining to a particular Mortgage Loan
referred to in Exhibit B annexed hereto, and any additional documents required
to be added to the credit File pursuant to this Agreement.
Custodial Agreement: That certain Custodial Agreement, by and
between the Purchaser and the Custodian, set forth in the related Purchase Price
and Term Agreement, governing the retention of the originals of each Mortgage
Note, Mortgage, Assignment of Mortgage and other Mortgage Loan Documents.
Custodian: The custodian set forth in the related Purchase Price and
Terms Agreement, or any successor thereto under the Custodial Agreement.
Cut-off Date: The date set forth on the related Purchase Price and
Terms Agreement.
Deleted Mortgage Loan: A Mortgage Loan that is repurchased or
replaced or to be replaced with a Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan by the
Seller in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
Determination Date: The 20th day of each calendar month.
Due Date: The day of the month on which the Monthly Payment is due
on a Mortgage Loan, exclusive of any days of grace.
Equity Take-Out Refinanced Mortgage Loan: A Mortgage Loan used to
refinance an existing mortgage loan, the proceeds of which were in excess of the
outstanding principal balance of the existing mortgage loan.
Escrow Payments: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, the amounts
constituting ground rents, taxes, assessments, water rates, sewer rents,
municipal charges, mortgage insurance premiums, fire and hazard insurance
premiums, condominium charges, and any other payments required to be escrowed by
the Mortgagor with the mortgagee pursuant to the Mortgage or any other document.
Xxxxxx Xxx: Xxxxxx Xxx, f/k/a the Federal National Mortgage
Association, or any successor thereto.
Xxxxxx Mae Guides: The Xxxxxx Xxx Selling Guide and the Xxxxxx Mae
Servicing Guide and all amendments or additions thereto.
Xxxxxx Xxx Transfer: As defined in Section 13 hereof.
FDIC: The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, or any successor
thereto.
First Lien Loan: Any Mortgage Loan secured by a first lien Mortgage
on the related Mortgaged Property.
Fitch: Fitch Ratings, or its successor in interest.
Fixed Rate Mortgage Loan: A fixed rate mortgage loan purchased
pursuant to this Agreement.
Xxxxxxx Mac: Xxxxxxx Mac, f/k/a the Federal Home Loan Mortgage
Corporation, or any successor thereto.
Xxxxxxx Mac Transfer: As defined in Section 13 hereof.
Gross Margin: With respect to each Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan,
the fixed percentage amount set forth in the related Mortgage Note which amount
is added to the Index in accordance with the terms of the related Mortgage Note
to determine on each Interest Rate Adjustment Date the Mortgage Interest Rate
for such Mortgage Loan.
High Cost Loan: A Mortgage Loan classified as (a) a "high cost" loan
under the Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act of 1994 or (b) a "high cost,"
"threshold," "covered" (other than New Jersey or North Carolina "covered"
loans), "predatory" or similar loan under any other applicable state, federal or
local law (or a similarly classified loan using different terminology under a
law imposing heightened regulatory scrutiny or additional legal liability for
residential mortgage loans having high interest rates, points and/or fees))
Index: With respect to each Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan, a rate
per annum set forth on the related Mortgage Loan Schedule.
Insurance Proceeds: With respect to each Mortgage Loan, proceeds of
insurance policies insuring the Mortgage Loan or the related Mortgaged Property.
Interest Rate Adjustment Date: With respect to each adjustable rate
Mortgage Loan, the date, specified in the related Mortgage Note and the related
Mortgage Loan Schedule, on which the Mortgage Interest Rate is adjusted.
Interim Funder: With respect to each MERS Designated Mortgage Loan,
the Person named on the MERS(R) System as the interim funder pursuant to the
MERS Procedures Manual.
Investor: With respect to each MERS Designated Mortgage Loan, the
Person named on the MERS(R) System as the investor pursuant to the MERS
Procedures Manual.
Lifetime Rate Cap: The provision of each Mortgage Note related to an
Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan which provides for an absolute maximum Mortgage
Interest Rate thereunder. The Mortgage Interest Rate during the terms of each
Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan shall not at any time exceed the Mortgage Interest
Rate at the time of origination of such Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan by more
than the amount per annum set forth on the related Mortgage Loan Schedule.
Limited Documentation Program: The guidelines under which the Seller
generally originates Mortgage Loans principally on the basis of the
Loan-to-Value Ratio of the related Mortgage Loan and the creditworthiness of the
Mortgagor.
Liquidation Proceeds: Cash received in connection with the
liquidation of a defaulted Mortgage Loan, whether through the sale or assignment
of such Mortgage Loan, trustee's sale, foreclosure sale or otherwise or the sale
of the related Mortgaged Property if the Mortgaged Property is acquired in
satisfaction of the Mortgage Loan.
Loan-to-Value Ratio or LTV: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, the
ratio (expressed as a percentage) of the outstanding principal amount of the
Mortgage Loan as of the related Cut-off Date (unless otherwise indicated), to
the lesser of (a) the Appraised Value of the Mortgaged Property at origination
and (b) if the Mortgage Loan was made to finance the acquisition of the related
Mortgaged Property, the purchase price of the Mortgaged Property.
MERS: MERSCORP, Inc., its successors and assigns.
MERS Designated Mortgage Loan: Mortgage Loans for which (a) the
Seller has designated or will designate MERS as, and has taken or will take such
action as is necessary to cause MERS to be, the mortgagee of record, as nominee
for the Seller, in accordance with MERS Procedure Manual and (b) the Seller has
designated or will designate the Custodian as the Investor on the MERS(R)
System.
MERS Procedure Manual: The MERS Procedures Manual, as it may be
amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time.
MERS Report: The report from the MERS System listing MERS Designated
Mortgage Loans and other information.
MERS(R) System: MERS mortgage electronic registry system, as more
particularly described in the MERS Procedures Manual.
Monthly Payment: The scheduled monthly payment of principal and
interest on a Mortgage Loan.
Moody's: Xxxxx'x Investors Service, Inc., and any successor thereto.
Mortgage: The mortgage, deed of trust or other instrument securing a
Mortgage Note, which creates a first or second lien on an unsubordinated estate
in fee simple in real property securing the Mortgage Note; except that with
respect to real property located in jurisdictions in which the use of leasehold
estates for residential properties is a widely-accepted practice, the mortgage,
deed of trust or other instrument securing the Mortgage Note may secure and
create a first or second lien upon a leasehold estate of the Mortgagor.
Mortgage File: The items pertaining to a particular Mortgage Loan
referred to in Exhibit A annexed hereto, and any additional documents required
to be added to the Mortgage File pursuant to this Agreement.
Mortgage Interest Rate: The annual rate of interest borne on a
Mortgage Note with respect to each Mortgage Loan.
Mortgage Interest Rate Cap: With respect to an Adjustable Rate
Mortgage Loan, the limit on each Mortgage Interest Rate adjustment as set forth
in the related Mortgage Note.
Mortgage Loan: An individual Mortgage Loan which is the subject of
this Agreement, each Mortgage Loan originally sold and subject to this Agreement
being identified on the related Mortgage Loan Schedule, which Mortgage Loan
includes without limitation the Mortgage File, the Credit File, the Servicing
File, the Monthly Payments, Principal Prepayments, Liquidation Proceeds,
Condemnation Proceeds, Insurance Proceeds, Servicing Rights, Prepayment
Penalties, and all other rights, benefits, proceeds and obligations arising from
or in connection with such Mortgage Loan, excluding replaced or repurchased
mortgage loans.
Mortgage Loan Documents: The documents in the Mortgage File.
Mortgage Loan Package: A pool of Mortgage Loans sold to the
Purchaser by the Seller on a Closing Date.
Mortgage Loan Schedule: With respect to each Mortgage Loan Package,
a schedule of Mortgage Loans annexed to the related Assignment and Conveyance as
Exhibit 1, setting forth the following information with respect to each Mortgage
Loan: (1) the Seller's Mortgage Loan identifying number; (2) the Mortgagor's
name; (3) the street address of the Mortgaged Property including the city, state
and zip code; (4) a code indicating whether the Mortgaged Property is
owner-occupied, a second home or investment property; (5) the number and type of
residential units constituting the Mortgaged Property (i.e. a single family
residence, a 2-4 family residence, a unit in a condominium project or a unit in
a planned unit development, manufactured housing); (6) the original months to
maturity or the remaining months to maturity from the related Cut-off Date, in
any case based on the original amortization schedule and, if different, the
maturity expressed in the same manner but based on the actual amortization
schedule; (7) the LTV and CLTV, each at the origination; (8) the Mortgage
Interest Rate as of the related Cut-off Date; (9) the date on which the Monthly
Payment was due on the Mortgage Loan and, if such date is not consistent with
the Due Date currently in effect, such Due Date; (10) the stated maturity date;
(11) the amount of the Monthly Payment as of the related Cut-off Date; (12) the
last payment date on which a Monthly Payment was actually applied to pay
interest and the outstanding principal balance; (13) the original principal
amount of the Mortgage Loan; (14) the principal balance of the Mortgage Loan as
of the close of business on the related Cut-off Date, after deduction of
payments of principal due and collected on or before the related Cut-off Date;
(16) with respect to Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loans, the Gross Margin; (17) with
respect to Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loans, the Lifetime Rate Cap under the terms
of the Mortgage Note; (19) with respect to Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loans, the
Periodic Rate Cap under the terms of the Mortgage Note; (21) the type of
Mortgage Loan (i.e., Fixed Rate, Adjustable Rate, First Lien, Second Lien); (22)
a code indicating the purpose of the loan (i.e., purchase, rate and term
refinance, equity take-out refinance); (23) a code indicating the documentation
style (i.e. full, alternative or reduced); (24) the loan credit classification
(as described in the Underwriting Guidelines); (25) whether such Mortgage Loan
provides for a Prepayment Penalty; (26) the Prepayment Penalty period of such
Mortgage Loan, if applicable; (27) ) a description of the Prepayment Penalty, if
applicable; (28) the Mortgage Interest Rate as of origination; (29) the credit
risk score (FICO score) at origination; (30) the date of origination; (31) the
Mortgage Interest Rate adjustment period; (35) a code indicating whether the
Mortgage Loan is a Section 32 Mortgage Loan; (39) the Due Date for the first
Monthly Payment; (40) the original Monthly Payment due; (41) with respect to the
related Mortgagor, the debt-to-income ratio; (42) the Appraised Value of the
Mortgaged Property; and (44) the sales price of the Mortgaged Property if the
Mortgage Loan was originated in connection with the purchase of the Mortgaged
Property. With respect to the Mortgage Loans in the aggregate, each Mortgage
Loan Schedule shall set forth the following information, as of the related
Cut-off Date: (1) the number of Mortgage Loans; (2) the current aggregate
outstanding principal balance of the Mortgage Loans; and (3) the weighted
average Mortgage Interest Rate of the Mortgage Loans.
Mortgage Note: The note or other evidence of the indebtedness of a
Mortgagor secured by a Mortgage.
Mortgaged Property: The real property (or leasehold estate, if
applicable) securing repayment of the debt evidenced by a Mortgage Note.
Mortgagor: The obligor on a Mortgage Note.
Officer's Certificate: A certificate signed by the Chairman of the
Board or the Vice Chairman of the Board or a President or a Vice President and
by the Treasurer or the Secretary or one of the Assistant Treasurers or
Assistant Secretaries of the Seller, and delivered to the Purchaser as required
by this Agreement.
Opinion of Counsel: A written opinion of counsel, who may be counsel
for the Seller, reasonably acceptable to the Purchaser, provided that any
Opinion of Counsel relating to (a) the qualification of any account required to
be maintained pursuant to this Agreement as an Eligible Account, (b)
qualification of the Mortgage Loans in a REMIC or (c) compliance with the REMIC
Provisions, must be (unless otherwise stated in such Opinion of Counsel) an
opinion of counsel who (i) is in fact independent of the Seller and any master
servicer of the Mortgage Loans, (ii) does not have any material direct or
indirect financial interest in the Seller or any master servicer of the Mortgage
Loans or in an Affiliate of either and (iii) is not connected with the Seller or
any master servicer of the Mortgage Loans as an officer, employee, director or
person performing similar functions.
OTS: Office of Thrift Supervision, and any successor thereto.
Periodic Rate Cap: The provision of each Mortgage Note related to an
Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan which provides for an absolute maximum amount by
which the Mortgage Interest Rate therein may increase or decrease on an Interest
Rate Adjustment Date above or below the Mortgage Interest Rate previously in
effect. The Periodic Rate Cap for each Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan is the rate
set forth on the related Mortgage Loan Schedule.
Person: Any individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability
company, joint venture, association, joint-stock company, trust, unincorporated
organization, government or any agency or political subdivision thereof.
Preliminary Mortgage Schedule: As defined in Section 3.
Prepayment Penalty: With respect to each Mortgage Loan, the fee, if
any, payable upon the prepayment, in whole or in part, of such Mortgage Loan, as
set forth in the related Mortgage Note.
Prime Rate: The prime rate announced to be in effect from time to
time, as published as the average rate in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast
edition).
Principal Prepayment: Any payment or other recovery of principal on
a Mortgage Loan which is received in advance of its scheduled Due Date,
including any Prepayment Penalty or premium thereon and which is not accompanied
by an amount of interest representing scheduled interest due on any date or
dates in any month or months subsequent to the month of prepayment.
Purchase Price: The price paid on the related Closing Date by the
Purchaser to the Seller in exchange for the Mortgage Loans in the related
Mortgage Loan Package as calculated in Section 4 of this Agreement.
Purchase Price and Terms Agreement: With respect to each purchase of
a Mortgage Loan Package hereunder, that certain letter agreement setting forth
the general terms and conditions of such transaction consummated herein and
identifying the Mortgage Loans to be purchased hereunder, by and between the
Seller and the Purchaser.
Purchaser: Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Mortgage Company, a New York limited
partnership, and its successors in interest and assigns, and any successor to
the Purchaser under this Agreement as herein provided.
Qualified Appraiser: An appraiser, duly appointed by the broker, who
had no interest, direct or indirect in the Mortgaged Property or in any loan
made on the security thereof, and whose compensation is not affected by the
approval or disapproval of the Mortgage Loan, and such appraiser and licenses to
do business in the state where the Mortgage Property is located and the
appraisal made by such appraiser both satisfy the requirements of Title XI of
the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 and the
regulations promulgated thereunder, all as in effect on the date the Mortgage
Loan was originated.
Qualified Insurer: An insurance company duly qualified as such under
the laws of the states in which the Mortgaged Properties are located, duly
authorized and licensed in such states to transact the applicable insurance
business and to write the insurance provided and whose claims paying ability is
rated in the two highest rating categories by any of the Rating Agencies with
respect to primary mortgage insurance and in the two highest rating categories
by A.M. Best's with respect to hazard and flood insurance (or such other rating
as may be required by a Rating Agency in connection with a Securitization
Transfer in order to achieve the desired ratings for the securities to be issued
in connection with such Securitization Transfer).
Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan: A mortgage loan eligible to be
substituted by the Seller for a Deleted Mortgage Loan which must, on the date of
such substitution, (i) have an outstanding principal balance, after deduction of
all scheduled payments due in the month of substitution (or in the case of a
substitution of more than one mortgage loan for a Deleted Mortgage Loan, an
aggregate principal balance), not in excess of the outstanding principal balance
of the Deleted Mortgage Loan; (ii) have a Mortgage Interest Rate not less than
and not more than 1% greater than the Mortgage Interest Rate of the Deleted
Mortgage Loan; (iii) have a remaining term to maturity not greater than and not
more than one year less than that of the Deleted Mortgage Loan (iv) be of the
same type as the Deleted Mortgage Loan (i.e., fixed rate or adjustable rate with
same Periodic Rate Cap, Lifetime Rate Cap, Index and lien priority); and (v)
comply with each representation and warranty (respecting individual Mortgage
Loans) set forth in Section 9 hereof; or as approved by the Purchaser.
Rating Agency: Any of Fitch, Moody's or Standard & Poor's, or their
respective successors designated by the Purchaser.
Reconstitution: A Whole Loan Transfer or a Securitization Transfer.
Reconstitution Agreements: The agreement or agreements entered into
by the Seller and the Purchaser and/or certain third parties on the
Reconstitution Date or Dates with respect to any or all of the Mortgage Loans
sold hereunder, in connection with a Whole Loan Transfer, Agency Transfer or a
Securitization Transfer pursuant to Section 13, including, but not limited to, a
seller's warranties and servicing agreement with respect to a Whole Loan
Transfer, and a pooling and servicing agreement and/or seller/servicer
agreements and related custodial/trust agreement and documents with respect to a
Securitization Transfer.
Reconstitution Date: As defined in Section 13.
REMIC: A "real estate mortgage investment conduit" within the
meaning of Section 860D of the Code.
REMIC Provisions: Provisions of the federal income tax law relating
to a REMIC, which appear at Section 860A through 860G of Subchapter M of Chapter
1, Subtitle A of the Code, and related provisions and regulations, rulings or
pronouncements promulgated thereunder, as the foregoing may be in effect from
time to time.
Repurchase Price: With respect to any Mortgage Loan for which a
breach of a representation or warranty under this Agreement is found, a price
equal to the then outstanding principal balance of the Mortgage Loan to be
repurchased, plus accrued interest thereon at the Mortgage Interest Rate from
the date on which interest had last been paid through the date of such
repurchase, plus the amount of any outstanding Servicing Advances owed to any
servicer, plus all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by the Purchaser or
any servicer arising out of or based upon such breach, including, without
limitation, reasonable costs and expenses incurred in the enforcement of the
Seller's repurchase obligation thereunder. As used in this definition, the term
"Servicing Advances" shall mean all customary, reasonable and necessary costs
and expenses incurred by the servicer relating to servicing such repurchased
Mortgage Loan, including, but not limited to, the cost of (a) the preservation,
restoration and protection of the Mortgaged Property, (b) any enforcement or
judicial proceedings, including foreclosures, (c) the management and liquidation
of the related Mortgaged Property if acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu
of foreclosure wherein the deed or certificate of sale is taken in the name of
the Mortgagee or its nominee, and (d) any taxes, water charges, sewer rents,
assessments, insurance premiums, leasehold payments, or other charges incurred
by the Purchaser with respect to the Mortgaged Property securing such
repurchased Mortgage Loan.
RESPA: Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, as amended from time
to time.
Second Lien Mortgage Loan: A Mortgage Loan secured by a second lien
Mortgage on the related Mortgaged Property.
Securitization Transfer: The sale or transfer of some or all of the
Mortgage Loans to a trust or other entity as part of a publicly-issued or
privately-placed, rated or unrated mortgage pass-through or other
mortgage-backed securities transaction.
Seller: EquiFirst Corporation, its successors in interest and
assigns.
Servicing Fee: An amount equal to $10 per Mortgage Loan per month
serviced.
Servicing File: With respect to each Mortgage Loan, the file
retained by the Seller consisting of originals of all documents in the Mortgage
File which are not delivered to the Purchaser or the Custodian and copies of the
Mortgage Loan Documents as provided in Section 6.03 hereof.
Servicing Rights: Any and all of the following: (a) any and all
rights to service the Mortgage Loans; (b) any payments to or monies received by
the Seller for servicing the Mortgage Loans; (c) any late fees, penalties or
similar payments with respect to the Mortgage Loans but not including any
Prepayment Penalties; (d) all agreements or documents creating, defining or
evidencing any such servicing rights to the extent they relate to such servicing
rights and all rights of the Seller thereunder; (e) Escrow Payments or other
similar payments with respect to the Mortgage Loans and any amounts actually
collected by the Seller with respect thereto; (f) all accounts and other rights
to payment related to any of the property described in this paragraph; and (g)
any and all documents, files, records, servicing files, servicing documents,
servicing records, data tapes, computer records, or other information pertaining
to the Mortgage Loans or pertaining to the past, present or prospective
servicing of the Mortgage Loans.
Standard & Poor's: Standard & Poor's Rating Services, a division of
The XxXxxx-Xxxx Companies Inc., and its successors in interest.
Stated Principal Balance: As to each Mortgage Loan, (i) the
principal balance of the Mortgage Loan at the related Cut-off Date after giving
effect to payments of principal actually received, minus (ii) all amounts
previously distributed to the Purchaser with respect to the related Mortgage
Loan representing payments or recoveries of principal or advances in lieu
thereof.
Successor Servicer: A servicer designated by the Purchaser pursuant
to Sections 8 and 9.03 which is entitled to the benefits of the indemnifications
set forth in Sections 9.03 and 14.01.
Transfer Date: (a) the date which is 15 days after the related
Closing Date or (b) such other date as mutually agreed by the Seller and the
Purchaser.
Underwriting Guidelines: The underwriting guidelines of the Seller,
a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit J.
Whole Loan Agreement: Any Reconstitution Agreement in respect of a
Whole Loan Transfer.
Whole Loan Transfer: The sale or transfer by Purchaser of some or
all of the Mortgage Loans in a whole loan or participation format pursuant to a
Reconstitution Agreement.
SECTION 2. Agreement to Purchase.
The Seller, on each related Closing Date, agrees to sell, and the
Purchaser agrees to purchase, Mortgage Loans having an aggregate principal
balance on the related Cut-off Date in an amount as set forth in the related
Purchase Price and Terms Agreement, or in such other amount as agreed by the
Purchaser and the Seller as evidenced by the actual aggregate principal balance
of the Mortgage Loans accepted by the Purchaser on the related Closing Date.
SECTION 3. Mortgage Schedules.
The Seller shall provide the Purchaser with certain information
constituting a preliminary listing of the Mortgage Loans in the Mortgage Loan
Package to be purchased on a Closing Date in accordance with the related
Purchase Price and Terms Agreement and this Agreement (a "Preliminary Mortgage
Schedule").
On the date which is two days prior to the related Closing Date (the
"Schedule Delivery Date"), the Seller shall deliver to the Purchaser a schedule
of the Mortgage Loans to be purchased by the Purchaser on the related Closing
Date (the "Mortgage Loan Schedule") which shall be the Preliminary Mortgage
Schedule excluding (a) any mortgage loans which have prepaid in full during the
period from the related Cut-off Date to the related Schedule Delivery Date
("Prepaid Mortgage Loans") and (b) those Mortgage Loans which have not been
funded prior to the related Closing Date. The Purchaser shall have no obligation
to purchase such Prepaid Mortgage Loans.
SECTION 4. Purchase Price.
The Purchase Price for each Mortgage Loan in the related Mortgage
Loan Package shall be the percentage of par as stated in the related Purchase
Price and Terms Agreement (subject to adjustment as provided therein),
multiplied by the aggregate principal balance, as of the related Cut-off Date,
of the Mortgage Loans listed on the related Closing Schedule, after application
of payments actually received on or before the related Cut-off Date.
The initial principal amount of the Mortgage Loans shall be the
aggregate principal balance of the Mortgage Loans, so computed as of the related
Cut-off Date as set forth on the related Mortgage Loan Schedule. If so provided
in the related Purchase Price and Terms Agreement, portions of the Mortgage
Loans shall be priced separately.
In addition to the Purchase Price as described above, the Purchaser
shall pay to the Seller, at closing, accrued interest on the current principal
amount of the Mortgage Loans in the related Mortgage Loan Package as of the
related Cut-off Date at the weighted average Net Mortgage Interest Rate of those
Mortgage Loans from the date through which interest on the Mortgage Loan has
been paid (the "Paid-through Date") through the day prior to the related Closing
Date, inclusive, which shall in no case exceed 59 days interest. The Purchase
Price for the related Mortgage Loan Package plus accrued interest as set forth
in the preceding paragraph shall be paid to the Seller by wire transfer of
immediately available funds to an account designated by the Seller in writing.
With respect to the Mortgage Loans in a Mortgage Loan Package, the
Purchaser shall be entitled to (1) all recoveries of principal collected after
the related Cut-off Date, and (2) all payments of interest on the Mortgage Loans
after the related Cut-off Date. The principal balance of each Mortgage Loan as
of the related Cut-off Date is determined after application of payments of
principal actually received.
SECTION 5. Examination of Mortgage Files.
At least five (5) Business Days prior to the related Closing Date,
the Seller shall deliver to the Purchaser or its designee in escrow, for
examination with respect to each Mortgage Loan in the related Mortgage Loan
Package, the related Mortgage File, including a copy of the Assignment of
Mortgage (if applicable), pertaining to each Mortgage Loan.
At least five (5) Business Days prior to the related Closing Date,
with respect to each Mortgage Loan in the related Mortgage Loan Package, the
Seller shall make the related Servicing Files and Credit Files available to the
Purchaser for examination at such other location as shall otherwise be
acceptable to the Purchaser.
Such examination of the Mortgage Files may be made by the Purchaser
or its designee at any reasonable time before or after the related Closing Date.
If the Purchaser makes such examination prior to the related Closing Date and
determines, in its sole discretion, that any Mortgage Loans are unacceptable to
the Purchaser for any reason, such Mortgage Loans shall be deleted from the
related Mortgage Loan Schedule, and may be replaced by a Qualified Substitute
Mortgage Loan (or Loans) acceptable to the Purchaser. The Purchaser may, at its
option and without notice to the Seller, purchase some or all of the Mortgage
Loans without conducting any partial or complete examination. The fact that the
Purchaser or its designee has conducted or has failed to conduct any partial or
complete examination of the Mortgage Files or the Credit Files shall not affect
the Purchaser's (or any of its successor's) rights to demand repurchase,
substitution or other relief as provided herein.
In the event that the Seller fails to deliver the Credit Files with
respect to any Mortgage Loan after the related Closing Date, the Seller shall,
upon the request of the Purchaser, repurchase such Mortgage Loan at the price
and in the manner specified in Subsection 9.03.
SECTION 6. Conveyance from Seller to Purchaser.
Subsection 6.01 Conveyance of Mortgage Loans.
The Seller, on each related Closing Date, does hereby sell,
transfer, assign, set over and convey to the Purchaser, without recourse, but
subject to the terms of this Agreement, all rights, title and interest of the
Seller in and to the Mortgage Loans in the related Mortgage Loan Package,
together in and to the Mortgage Loans and the Mortgage Files and all rights and
obligations arising under the documents contained therein for each Mortgage Loan
in the related Mortgage Loan Package.
Subsection 6.02 Books and Records.
Record title to each Mortgage as of the related Closing Date shall
be in the name of MERS, the Seller, an Affiliate of the Seller, the Purchaser or
one or more designees of the Purchaser, as the Purchaser shall select.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, each Mortgage and related Mortgage Note shall be
possessed solely by the Purchaser or the appropriate designee of the Purchaser,
as the case may be. All rights arising out of the Mortgage Loans including, but
not limited to, all funds received by the Seller after the related Cut-off Date
on or in connection with a Mortgage Loan shall be vested in the Purchaser or one
or more designees of the Purchaser; provided, however, that all funds received
on or in connection with a Mortgage Loan shall be received and held by the
Seller in trust for the benefit of the Purchaser or the appropriate designee of
the Purchaser, as the case may be, as the owner of the Mortgage Loans pursuant
to the terms of this Agreement.
The sale of each Mortgage Loan shall be reflected on the Seller's
balance sheet and other financial statements as a sale of assets by the Seller.
The Seller shall be responsible for maintaining, and shall maintain,
a complete set of books and records for each Mortgage Loan which shall be marked
clearly to reflect the ownership of each Mortgage Loan by the Purchaser. In
particular, the Seller shall maintain in its possession, available for
inspection by the Purchaser, and shall deliver to the Purchaser upon demand,
evidence of compliance with all federal, state and local laws, rules and
regulations, including but not limited to documentation as to the method used in
determining the applicability of the provisions of the National Flood Insurance
Act of 1968, as amended, to the Mortgaged Property, documentation evidencing
insurance coverage.
Subsection 6.03 Delivery of Mortgage Loan Documents.
The Seller shall deliver and release to the Custodian no later than
five (5) Business Days prior to the related Closing Date the Mortgage Files with
respect to each Mortgage Loan in the related Mortgage Loan Package.
The Custodian shall certify its receipt of all such Mortgage Loan
Documents required to be delivered pursuant to the Custodial Agreement for the
related Closing Date, as evidenced by the Initial Certification of the Custodian
in the form annexed to the Custodial Agreement.
The Seller shall forward to the Custodian, or to such other Person
as the Purchaser shall designate in writing, original documents evidencing an
assumption, modification, consolidation or extension of any Mortgage Loan
entered into in accordance with this Agreement within two weeks of their
execution, provided, however, that the Seller shall provide the Custodian, or to
such other Person as the Purchaser shall designate in writing, with a certified
true copy of any such document submitted for recordation within two weeks of its
execution, and shall promptly provide the original of any document submitted for
recordation or a copy of such document certified by the appropriate public
recording office to be a true and complete copy of the original within 150 days
of its submission for recordation.
In the event any document listed on Exhibit A as constituting a part
of the Mortgage Files and required to be delivered to the Custodian pursuant to
this Section 6.03, including an original or copy of any document submitted for
recordation to the appropriate public recording office, is not so delivered to
the Custodian, or to such other Person as the Purchaser shall designate in
writing, on the related Closing Date (other than with respect to the Assignments
of Mortgage (if applicable) which shall be delivered to the Custodian in blank
on or prior to the related Closing Date and recorded subsequently by the
Purchaser or its designee or document submitted for recordation to the
appropriate public recording office), and in the event that the Seller does not
cure such failure within 30 days of discovery or receipt of written notification
of such failure from the Purchaser, the related Mortgage Loan shall, upon the
request of the Purchaser, be repurchased by the Seller at the price and in the
manner specified in Subsection 9.03. The foregoing repurchase obligation shall
not apply in the event that the Seller cannot deliver an original document
submitted for recordation to the appropriate public recording office within the
specified period due to a delay caused by the recording office in the applicable
jurisdiction; provided that (i) the Seller shall instead deliver copy of the
document delivered for recording and a recording receipt of such recording
office or, if such recording receipt is not available, an officer's certificate
of an officer of the Seller, confirming that such documents have been accepted
for recording (which officer's certificate may be a blanket officer's
certificate with respect to all Mortgage Loans with documents outstanding for
recordation); provided that, upon request of the Purchaser and delivery by the
Purchaser to the Seller of a schedule of the Mortgage Loans, the Seller shall
reissue and deliver to the Purchaser or its designee said officer's certificate
and (ii) such document is delivered within twelve (12) months of the related
Closing Date.
The Seller shall pay all initial recording fees, if any, for the
assignments of mortgage and any other fees or costs in transferring all original
documents to the Custodian or, upon written request of the Purchaser, to the
Purchaser or the Purchaser's designee. The Purchaser or the Purchaser's designee
shall be responsible for recording the Assignments of Mortgage, if applicable,
and shall be reimbursed by the Seller for the costs associated therewith
pursuant to the preceding sentence.
Subsection 6.04 Quality Control Procedures.
The Seller shall have an internal quality control program that
verifies, on a regular basis, the existence and accuracy of the legal documents,
credit documents, property appraisals, and underwriting decisions. The program
shall include evaluating and monitoring the overall quality of the Seller's loan
production and the servicing activities of the Seller. The program is to ensure
that the Mortgage Loans are originated and serviced in accordance with Accepted
Servicing Standards and the Underwriting Guidelines; guard against dishonest,
fraudulent, or negligent acts; and guard against errors and omissions by
officers, employees, or other authorized persons.
SECTION 7. Servicing of the Mortgage Loans.
(a) The Mortgage Loans have been sold by the Seller to the Purchaser
on a servicing released basis. The Purchaser shall retain the Seller as
the contract servicer of the Mortgage Loans for an interim period pursuant
to and in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this
section; provided that if the Transfer Date has not occurred on or prior
to the date which is 60 days after the related Closing Date, the Purchaser
and the Seller hereby agree to negotiate in good faith and enter into a
more detailed interim servicing agreement mutually acceptable to the
parties. On the related Closing Date, the Seller shall begin servicing the
Mortgage Loans on behalf of the Purchaser in accordance with the Accepted
Servicing Practices and the following provisions of this section,
including but not limited to posting any payments received with respect to
the Mortgage Loans.
(b) As consideration for servicing the Mortgage Loans during the
period from the related Closing Date up to but not including the related
Transfer Date, the Seller shall retain the Servicing Fee.
(c) In servicing the Mortgage Loans, the Seller shall comply with
(i) all applicable laws, rules and regulations with respect thereto and
(ii) Accepted Servicing Practices, unless otherwise set forth herein. The
Seller shall take no action with respect to any Mortgage Loan, including
entering into any litigation, short sale, deed in lieu, modification,
forbearance plan or any other agreement with the related Mortgagor,
without prior written consent of the Purchaser. The Seller shall promptly
notify the Purchaser in writing of any action which should be taken with
respect to any Mortgage Loan in accordance with Accepted Servicing
Practices. The Seller shall take no action, and shall not refrain from
taking action, which, in either case, (A) would impair the ability of the
Purchaser to realize on or enforce the Mortgage Note or the lien of the
Mortgage or any other document related thereto or (B) would jeopardize the
rights or remedies available to the Purchaser with respect to any Mortgage
Loan or otherwise impair the ability of the Purchaser to realize on the
Mortgaged Property with respect to such Mortgage Loan.
(d) The Seller shall be obligated to make all advances on the
Mortgage Loans with respect to taxes and insurance premiums due and owing
(the "T&I Servicing Advances"). Any other servicing advances shall be made
with the prior written consent of the Purchaser. The Seller shall be
required to notify the Purchaser in writing of all advances required to be
made in order to further protect and preserve the Purchaser's interest in
the Mortgage Loans and the underlying Mortgaged Property (the "Other
Servicing Advances," together with the T&I Servicing Advances, the
"Servicing Advances"), and shall make such Other Servicing Advances in a
timely fashion unless otherwise instructed by the Purchaser. The Seller
shall be entitled to reimbursement for all Servicing Advances from the
Purchaser within 5 Business Days following the related Transfer Date.
(e) The Seller shall retain for the benefit of the Purchaser in a
segregated account in a depository institution insured by the FDIC, and
shall remit to the Purchaser on the related Transfer Date all amounts
received from any source with respect to the Mortgage Loans. On or prior
to the related Transfer Date the Seller shall deliver to the Purchaser a
remittance advice acceptable to the Purchaser and shall additionally
specify the number of days which each Mortgage Loan is delinquent, and
shall contain an explanation of all Servicing Advances made, the status of
all Mortgage Loans in foreclosure or otherwise the subject of litigation,
and the status of all other collection efforts with respect to each
Mortgage Loan.
(f) The Seller agrees to indemnify and hold the Purchaser harmless
from any liability, claim, loss or damage (including, without limitation,
any reasonable legal fees, judgments or expenses relating to such
liability, claim, loss or damage reasonable legal fees incurred in
connection with the enforcement of the Seller's indemnification obligation
under this Subsection) to the Purchaser directly or indirectly resulting
from the Seller's failure: (i) to observe and perform any or all of
Seller's duties, obligations, covenants, agreements, warranties or
representations contained in this Section 7; or (ii) to comply with all
applicable requirements with respect to the servicing of the Mortgage
Loans as set forth herein.
(g) The Seller may perform any of its servicing responsibilities
hereunder or may cause a subservicer to perform any such servicing
responsibilities on its behalf, but the use by the Seller shall not
release the Seller from any of its obligations hereunder and the Seller
shall remain responsible hereunder for all acts and omissions of any
subservicer as fully as if such acts and omissions were those of the
Seller.
(h) Notwithstanding any of the provisions of this Agreement relating
to agreements or arrangements between the Seller and any subservicer or
any reference herein to actions taken through any subservicer or
otherwise, the Seller shall not be relieved of its obligations to the
Purchaser and shall be obligated to the same extent and under the same
terms and conditions as if it alone were servicing and administering the
Mortgage Loans.
SECTION 8. Transfer of Servicing.
On the related Transfer Date, the Purchaser, or its designee, shall
assume all servicing responsibilities related to, and the Seller shall cease all
servicing responsibilities related to the related Mortgage Loans.
On or prior to the related Transfer Date, the Seller shall, at its
sole cost and expense, take such steps as may be necessary or appropriate to
effectuate and evidence the transfer of the servicing of the related Mortgage
Loans to the Successor Servicer, including but not limited to the following:
(a) Notice to Mortgagors. The Seller shall mail to the Mortgagor of
each related Mortgage Loan a letter advising such Mortgagor of the
transfer of the servicing of the related Mortgage Loan to the Purchaser,
or its designee, in accordance with the Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx National
Affordable Housing Act of 1990; provided, however, the content and format
of the letter shall have the prior approval of the Purchaser. The Seller
shall deliver to the Custodian copies of all such related notices no later
than the related Transfer Date.
(b) Notice to Taxing Authorities and Insurance Companies. The Seller
shall transmit to the applicable taxing authorities and insurance
companies (including primary mortgage insurance policy insurers, if
applicable) and/or agents, notification of the transfer of the servicing
to the Purchaser, or its designee, and instructions to deliver all
notices, tax bills and insurance statements, as the case may be, to the
Purchaser from and after the related Transfer Date. The Seller shall
provide the Purchaser with copies of all such notices no later than the
related Transfer Date.
(c) Delivery of Servicing Records. The Seller shall forward to the
Purchaser, or its designee, all servicing records and the Servicing File
in the Seller's possession relating to each related Mortgage Loan and
reasonably comply with the requirements of the related successor servicer.
(d) Escrow Payments. The Seller shall provide the Purchaser, or its
designee, with immediately available funds by wire transfer in the amount
of the net Escrow Payments and suspense balances and all loss draft
balances associated with the related Mortgage Loans. The Seller shall
provide the Purchaser with an accounting statement of Escrow Payments and
suspense balances and loss draft balances sufficient to enable the
Purchaser to reconcile the amount of such payment with the accounts of the
Mortgage Loans. Additionally, the Seller shall wire transfer to the
Purchaser the amount of any agency, trustee or prepaid Mortgage Loan
payments and all other similar amounts held by the Seller.
(e) Payoffs and Assumptions. The Seller shall provide to the
Purchaser, or its designee, copies of all assumption and payoff statements
generated by the Seller on the related Mortgage Loans from the related
Cut-off Date to the related Transfer Date.
(f) Mortgage Payments Received Prior to the Related Transfer Date.
Prior to the related Transfer Date all payments received by the Seller on
each related Mortgage Loan shall be properly applied to the account of the
particular Mortgagor.
(g) Mortgage Payments Received After the Related Transfer Date. The
amount of any related Monthly Payments received by the Seller after the
related Transfer Date shall be forwarded to the Purchaser by wire transfer
twice weekly. The Seller shall notify the Purchaser of the particulars of
the payment, which notification requirement shall be satisfied if the
Seller forwards with its payment sufficient information to permit
appropriate processing of the payment by the Purchaser. The Seller shall
assume full responsibility for the necessary and appropriate legal
application of such Monthly Payments received by the Seller after the
related Transfer Date with respect to related Mortgage Loans then in
foreclosure or bankruptcy; provided, for purposes of this Agreement,
necessary and appropriate legal application of such Monthly Payments shall
include, but not be limited to, endorsement of a Monthly Payment to the
Purchaser with the particulars of the payment such as the account number,
dollar amount, date received and any special Mortgagor application
instructions and the Seller shall comply with the foregoing requirements
with respect to all Monthly Payments received by the it after the related
Transfer Date.
(h) Misapplied Payments. Misapplied payments shall be processed as
follows:
(1) All parties shall cooperate in correcting misapplication
errors;
(2) The party receiving notice of a misapplied payment
occurring prior to the related Transfer Date and discovered after
the related Transfer Date shall immediately notify the other party;
(3) If a misapplied payment which occurred prior to the
related Transfer Date cannot be identified and said misapplied
payment has resulted in a shortage in a Custodial Account or Escrow
Account, the Seller shall be liable for the amount of such shortage.
The Seller shall reimburse the Purchaser for the amount of such
shortage within thirty (30) days after receipt of written demand
therefor from the Purchaser;
(4) If a misapplied payment which occurred prior to the
related Transfer Date has created an improper Purchase Price as the
result of an inaccurate outstanding principal balance, a check shall
be issued to the party shorted by the improper payment application
within five (5) Business Days after notice thereof by the other
party; and
(5) Any check issued under the provisions of this Section 8(h)
shall be accompanied by a statement indicating the corresponding
Seller and/or the Purchaser Mortgage Loan identification number and
an explanation of the allocation of any such payments.
(i) Books and Records. On the related Transfer Date, the books,
records and accounts of the Seller with respect to the related Mortgage
Loans shall be in accordance with all Accepted Servicing Practices.
(j) Reconciliation. The Seller shall on or before the related
Transfer Date, reconcile principal balances and make any monetary
adjustments necessary to accurately and correctly reconcile all servicing
activities with respect to such Mortgage Loan, including all payments
received and all advances made relating to such Mortgage Loan. Any such
monetary adjustments will be transferred between the Seller and the
Purchaser as appropriate.
(k) IRS Forms. The Seller shall file all IRS Forms 1099, 1099A, 1098
or 1041 and K-1 which are required to be filed in relation to the
servicing and ownership of the related Mortgage Loans in the related
calendar year The Seller shall provide copies of such forms to the
Purchaser upon request and shall reimburse the Purchaser for any costs or
penalties incurred by the Purchaser due to the Seller's failure to comply
with this paragraph.
SECTION 9. Representations, Warranties and Covenants of the Seller;
Remedies for Breach.
Subsection 9.01 Representations and Warranties Regarding the Seller.
The Seller represents, warrants and covenants to the Purchaser that
as of the date hereof and as of the related Closing Date:
(a) Due Organization and Authority. The Seller is a corporation duly
organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the
state of North Carolina and has all licenses necessary to carry on its
business as now being conducted and is licensed, qualified and in good
standing in each state wherein it owns or leases any material properties
or where a Mortgaged Property is located, if the laws of such state
require licensing or qualification in order to conduct business of the
type conducted by the Seller, and in any event the Seller is in compliance
with the laws of any such state to the extent necessary to ensure the
enforceability of the related Mortgage Loan in accordance with the terms
of this Agreement; the Seller has the full corporate power, authority and
legal right to hold, transfer and convey the Mortgage Loans and to execute
and deliver this Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder; the
execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement (including all
instruments of transfer to be delivered pursuant to this Agreement) by the
Seller and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby have
been duly and validly authorized; this Agreement and all agreements
contemplated hereby have been duly executed and delivered and constitute
the valid, legal, binding and enforceable obligations of the Seller,
regardless of whether such enforcement is sought in a proceeding in equity
or at law; and all requisite corporate action has been taken by the Seller
to make this Agreement and all agreements contemplated hereby valid and
binding upon the Seller in accordance with their terms;
(b) Ordinary Course of Business. The consummation of the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement are in the ordinary course of
business of the Seller, and the transfer, assignment and conveyance of the
Mortgage Notes and the Mortgages by the Seller pursuant to this Agreement
are not subject to the bulk transfer or any similar statutory provisions
in effect in any applicable jurisdiction;
(c) No Conflicts. Neither the execution and delivery of this
Agreement, the acquisition or origination of the Mortgage Loans by the
Seller, the sale of the Mortgage Loans to the Purchaser, the consummation
of the transactions contemplated hereby, nor the fulfillment of or
compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, will conflict
with or result in a breach of any of the terms, conditions or provisions
of the Seller's charter or by-laws or other organizational documents or
any legal restriction or any agreement or instrument to which the Seller
is now a party or by which it is bound, or constitute a default or result
in an acceleration under any of the foregoing, or result in the violation
of any law, rule, regulation, order, judgment or decree to which the
Seller or its property is subject, or result in the creation or imposition
of any lien, charge or encumbrance that would have an adverse effect upon
any of its properties pursuant to the terms of any mortgage, contract,
deed of trust or other instrument, or impair the ability of the Purchaser
to realize on the Mortgage Loans, impair the value of the Mortgage Loans,
or impair the ability of the Purchaser to realize the full amount of any
insurance benefits accruing pursuant to this Agreement;
(d) Ability to Perform; Solvency. The Seller does not believe, nor
does it have any reason or cause to believe, that it cannot perform each
and every covenant contained in this Agreement. The Seller is solvent and
the sale of the Mortgage Loans will not cause the Seller to become
insolvent. The sale of the Mortgage Loans is not undertaken with the
intent to hinder, delay or defraud any of Seller's creditors;
(e) No Litigation Pending. There is no action, suit, proceeding or
investigation pending or threatened against the Seller, before any court,
administrative agency or other tribunal asserting the invalidity of this
Agreement, seeking to prevent the consummation of any of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement or which, either in any one instance or in
the aggregate, may result in any material adverse change in the business,
operations, financial condition, properties or assets of the Seller, or in
any material impairment of the right or ability of the Seller to carry on
its business substantially as now conducted, or in any material liability
on the part of the Seller, or which would draw into question the validity
of this Agreement or the Mortgage Loans or of any action taken or to be
taken in connection with the obligations of the Seller contemplated
herein, or which would be likely to impair materially the ability of the
Seller to perform under the terms of this Agreement. There is no action,
suit, proceeding or investigation pending against the Seller with respect
to the Mortgage Loans relating to fraud, predatory lending, servicing or
closing practices;
(f) No Consent Required. No consent, approval, authorization or
order of, or registration or filing with, or notice to any court or
governmental agency or body is required for the execution, delivery and
performance by the Seller of or compliance by the Seller with this
Agreement or the Mortgage Loans, the delivery of a portion of the Mortgage
Files to the Custodian or the sale of the Mortgage Loans or the
consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, or if
required, such approval has been obtained prior to the related Closing
Date;
(g) Selection Process. The Mortgage Loans were selected from among
the outstanding one- to four-family mortgage loans in the Seller's
portfolio at the related Closing Date as to which the representations and
warranties set forth in Subsection 9.02 could be made and such selection
was not made in a manner so as to affect adversely the interests of the
Purchaser;
(h) Delivery to the Custodian. The Mortgage Note, the Mortgage, the
Assignment of Mortgage and any other documents required to be delivered
with respect to each Mortgage Loan pursuant to the Custodial Agreement,
and any other documents required to be delivered with respect to each
Mortgage Loan pursuant to Section 6.03 hereof, shall be delivered to the
Custodian. With respect to each Mortgage Loan, the Seller will be in
possession of a complete Mortgage File in compliance with Exhibit A
hereto, except for such documents as will be delivered to the Custodian;
(i) Mortgage Loan Characteristics. The characteristics of the
Mortgage Loans are as set forth on the description of the pool
characteristics for the Mortgage Loans delivered as Exhibit B to the
Assignment and Conveyance;
(j) No Untrue Information. Neither this Agreement nor any
information, statement, tape, diskette, report, form, or other document
furnished or to be furnished pursuant to this Agreement or any
Reconstitution Agreement or in connection with the transactions
contemplated hereby (including any Securitization Transfer or Whole Loan
Transfer) contains or will contain any untrue statement of fact or omits
or will omit to state a fact necessary to make the statements contained
herein or therein not misleading;
(k) Financial Statements. The Seller has delivered to the Purchaser
financial statements as to its last three complete fiscal years and any
later quarter ended more than 60 days prior to the execution of this
Agreement. All such financial statements fairly present the pertinent
results of operations and changes in financial position for each of such
periods and the financial position at the end of each such period of the
Seller and its subsidiaries and have been prepared in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied throughout
the periods involved, except as set forth in the notes thereto. There has
been no change in the business, operations, financial condition,
properties or assets of the Seller since the date of the Seller's
financial statements that would have a material adverse effect on its
ability to perform its obligations under this Agreement. The Seller has
completed any forms requested by the Purchaser in a timely manner and in
accordance with the provided instructions;
(l) Loan Experience. To the extent available, the Seller has
delivered information as to the Seller's and its affiliate's loan gain and
loss experience in respect of foreclosures, its loan delinquency
experience for the immediately preceding three-year period, prepayment
speed and individual loan loss severities and delinquency histories for at
least the immediately preceding year, in each case with respect to
mortgage loans owned by it, and all such information so delivered shall be
true and correct in all material respects;
(m) No Brokers. The Seller has not dealt with any broker, investment
banker, agent or other person that may be entitled to any commission or
compensation in connection with the sale of the Mortgage Loans;
(n) Sale Treatment. The Seller intends to reflect the transfer of
the Mortgage Loans as a sale on the books and records of the Seller and
the Seller has determined that the disposition of the Mortgage Loans
pursuant to this Agreement will be afforded sale treatment for tax and
accounting purposes;
(o) Owner of Record. Except for a MERS Designated Mortgage Loan, the
Seller is the owner of record of each Mortgage and the indebtedness
evidenced by each Mortgage Note, except for any Assignments of Mortgage
which have been sent for recording, and upon recordation the Seller will
be the owner of record of each Mortgage and the indebtedness evidenced by
each Mortgage Note, and upon the sale of the Mortgage Loans to the
Purchaser, the Seller will retain the Mortgage Files with respect thereto
in trust only for the purpose of servicing and supervising the servicing
of each Mortgage Loan;
(p) Reasonable Purchase Price. The Seller deems the consideration
received upon the sale of the Mortgage Loans under this Agreement to be
fair consideration and reasonably equivalent value for the Mortgage Loans;
(q) Seller's Origination. The Seller's decision to originate any
mortgage loan or to deny any mortgage loan application is an independent
decision based upon Seller's underwriting guidelines, and is in no way
made as a result of Purchaser's decision to purchase, or not to purchase,
or the price Purchaser may offer to pay for, any such mortgage loan, if
originated; and
(r) Reports. On or prior to the date which is two Business Days
after the related Closing Date, Seller will provide the Custodian and the
Purchaser with a MERS Report reflecting the Custodian as Investor with
respect to each MERS Designated Mortgage Loan and no Person as Interim
Funder for each MERS Designated Mortgage Loan
(s) MERS Designations. With respect to each MERS Designated Mortgage
Loan, on the day following the related Closing Date, the Seller has
initiated the process of designating the Custodian as the Investor on the
MERS(R) System. With respect to each MERS Designated Mortgage Loan, no
Person is listed as Interim Funder on the MERS(R) System.
Subsection 9.02 Representations and Warranties Regarding Individual
Mortgage Loans.
The Seller hereby represents and warrants to the Purchaser that, as
to each Mortgage Loan, as of the related Closing Date for such Mortgage Loan:
(a) Mortgage Loans as Described. The information set forth in the
related Mortgage Loan Schedule is complete, true and correct;
(b) Payments Current. All payments required to be made up to the
related Closing Date for the Mortgage Loan under the terms of the Mortgage
Note, other than payments for which the related due date was not thirty or
more days prior to the related Closing Date, have been made and credited.
No Mortgage Loan has been delinquent for thirty or more days at any time
since the origination of the Mortgage Loan;
(c) No Outstanding Charges. There are no defaults in complying with
(i) the terms of the Mortgage, and (ii) all governmental assessments,
insurance premiums, water, sewer and municipal charges, leasehold payments
or ground rents, and (A) taxes due as of the closing date of the Mortgage
Loans, and (B) to the best of the Seller's knowledge, taxes due after the
closing date of the Mortgage Loans, in each case, which previously became
due and owing have been paid, or an escrow of funds has been established
in an amount sufficient to pay for every such item which remains unpaid
and which has been assessed but is not yet due and payable. The Seller has
not advanced funds, or induced, solicited or knowingly received any
advance of funds by a party other than the Mortgagor, directly or
indirectly, for the payment of any amount required under the Mortgage
Loan, except for interest accruing from the date of the Mortgage Note or
date of disbursement of the Mortgage Loan proceeds, whichever is earlier,
to the day which precedes by one month the Due Date of the first
installment of principal and interest;
(d) Original Terms Unmodified. The terms of the Mortgage Note and
Mortgage have not been impaired, waived, altered or modified in any
respect, from the date of origination except by a written instrument which
has been recorded, if necessary to protect the interests of the Purchaser,
and which has been delivered to the Custodian or to such other Person as
the Purchaser shall designate in writing, and the terms of which are
reflected in the related Mortgage Loan Schedule. No Mortgage Loan has been
modified so as to restructure the payment obligations or re-age the
Mortgage Loan. The substance of any such waiver, alteration or
modification has been approved by the title insurer, if any, to the extent
required by the policy, and its terms are reflected on the related
Mortgage Loan Schedule, if applicable. No Mortgagor has been released, in
whole or in part, except in connection with an assumption agreement,
approved by the issuer of the title insurer, to the extent required by the
policy, and which assumption agreement is part of the Mortgage Loan File
delivered to the Custodian or to such other Person as the Purchaser shall
designate in writing and the terms of which are reflected in the related
Mortgage Loan Schedule;
(e) No Defenses. The Mortgage Loan is not subject to any right of
rescission, set-off, counterclaim or defense, including without limitation
the defense of usury, nor will the operation of any of the terms of the
Mortgage Note or the Mortgage, or the exercise of any right thereunder,
render either the Mortgage Note or the Mortgage unenforceable, in whole or
in part, or subject to any right of rescission, set-off, counterclaim or
defense, including without limitation the defense of usury, and no such
right of rescission, set-off, counterclaim or defense has been asserted
with respect thereto, and no Mortgagor was a debtor in any state or
Federal bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding at the time the Mortgage Loan
was originated;
(f) Hazard Insurance. Pursuant to the terms of the Mortgage, all
buildings or other improvements upon the Mortgaged Property are insured by
a generally acceptable insurer against loss by fire, hazards of extended
coverage and such other hazards as are customary in the area where the
Mortgaged Property is located, in an amount which is at least equal to the
lesser of (i) the maximum insurable value of the improvements securing
such Mortgage Loan and (ii) the greater of (a) the outstanding principal
balance of the Mortgage Loan and (b) an amount such that the proceeds
thereof shall be sufficient to prevent the Mortgagor or the loss payee
from becoming a co-insurer. If required by the National Flood Insurance
Act of 1968, as amended, each Mortgage Loan is covered by a flood
insurance policy meeting the requirements of the current guidelines of the
Federal Insurance Administration is in effect with a generally acceptable
insurance carrier in an amount representing coverage equal to the lesser
of (i) the minimum amount required, under the terms of coverage, to
compensate for any damage or loss on a replacement cost basis (or the
unpaid balance of the mortgage if replacement cost coverage is not
available for the type of building insured) and (ii) the maximum amount of
insurance which is available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of
1973, as amended. All individual insurance policies contain a standard
mortgagee clause naming the Seller and its successors and assigns as
mortgagee, and all premiums thereon have been paid. The Mortgage obligates
the Mortgagor thereunder to maintain the hazard insurance policy at the
Mortgagor's cost and expense, and on the Mortgagor's failure to do so,
authorizes the holder of the Mortgage to obtain and maintain such
insurance at such Mortgagor's cost and expense, and to seek reimbursement
therefor from the Mortgagor. Where required by state law or regulation,
the Mortgagor has been given an opportunity to choose the carrier of the
required hazard insurance, provided the policy is not a "master" or
"blanket" hazard insurance policy covering a condominium, or any hazard
insurance policy covering the common facilities of a planned unit
development. The hazard insurance policy is the valid and binding
obligation of the insurer, is in full force and effect, and will be in
full force and effect and inure to the benefit of the Purchaser upon the
consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. The
Seller has not engaged in, and has no knowledge of the Mortgagor's or any
servicer's having engaged in, any act or omission which would impair the
coverage of any such policy, the benefits of the endorsement provided for
herein, or the validity and binding effect of such policy, without
limitation, no unlawful fee, commission, kickback or other unlawful
compensation or value of any kind has been or will be received, retained
or realized by any attorney, firm or other person or entity, and no such
unlawful items have been received, retained or realized by the Seller;
(g) Compliance with Applicable Laws. Any and all requirements of any
federal, state or local law including, without limitation, usury,
truth-in-lending, real estate settlement procedures, consumer credit
protection, equal credit opportunity and disclosure laws or unfair and
deceptive practices laws applicable to the Mortgage Loan including,
without limitation, any provisions relating to prepayment penalties, have
been complied with, the consummation of the transactions contemplated
hereby will not involve the violation of any such laws or regulations, and
the Seller shall maintain in its possession, available for the Purchaser's
inspection, and shall deliver to the Purchaser upon demand, evidence of
compliance with all such requirements;
(h) No Satisfaction of Mortgage. The Mortgage has not been
satisfied, canceled, subordinated or rescinded, in whole or in part, and
the Mortgaged Property has not been released from the lien of the
Mortgage, in whole or in part, nor has any instrument been executed that
would effect any such release, cancellation, subordination or rescission.
The Seller has not waived the performance by the Mortgagor of any action,
if the Mortgagor's failure to perform such action would cause the Mortgage
Loan to be in default, nor has the Seller waived any default resulting
from any action or inaction by the Mortgagor;
(i) Location and Type of Mortgaged Property. The Mortgaged Property
is located in the state identified in the related Mortgage Loan Schedule
and consists of real property with a detached single family residence
erected thereon, or a two- to four-family dwelling, or an individual
condominium unit in a condominium project, or an individual unit in a
planned unit development or a de minimis planned unit development which is
in each case four stories or less. No Mortgage Loan is secured by a single
parcel of real property with a cooperative housing corporation,
manufactured housing, a log home or a mobile home erected thereon or by a
mixed-use property, a property in excess of 10 acres, or other unique
property types. As of the date of origination, no portion of the Mortgaged
Property was used for commercial purposes, and since the date of
origination, no portion of the Mortgaged Property has been used for
commercial purposes; provided, that Mortgaged Properties which contain a
home office shall not be considered as being used for commercial purposes
as long as the Mortgaged Property has not been altered for commercial
purposes and is not storing any chemicals or raw materials other than
those commonly used for homeowner repair, maintenance and/or household
purposes.
(j) Valid First or Second Lien. The Mortgage is a valid, subsisting,
enforceable and perfected first or second lien (as applicable) on the
Mortgaged Property, including all buildings and improvements on the
Mortgaged Property and all installations and mechanical, electrical,
plumbing, heating and air conditioning systems located in or annexed to
such buildings, and all additions, alterations and replacements made at
any time with respect to the foregoing. The lien of the Mortgage is
subject only to:
(1) the lien of current real property taxes and assessments
not yet due and payable;
(2) covenants, conditions and restrictions, rights of way,
easements and other matters of the public record as of the date of
recording acceptable to prudent mortgage lending institutions
generally and specifically referred to in the lender's title
insurance policy delivered to the originator of the Mortgage Loan
and (a) specifically referred to or otherwise considered in the
appraisal made for the originator of the Mortgage Loan or (b) which
do not adversely affect the Appraised Value of the Mortgaged
Property set forth in such appraisal;
(3) other matters to which like properties are commonly
subject which do not materially interfere with the benefits of the
security intended to be provided by the Mortgage or the use,
enjoyment, value or marketability of the related Mortgaged Property;
and
(4) with respect to Second Lien Mortgage Loans, the lien of
the first mortgage on the Mortgaged Property.
Any security agreement, chattel mortgage or equivalent document
related to and delivered in connection with the Mortgage Loan establishes and
creates a valid, subsisting, enforceable and perfected (A) first lien and first
priority security interest with respect to each first lien mortgage loan, or (B)
second lien and second priority security interest with respect to each Second
Lien Mortgage Loan, in either case, on the property described therein and Seller
has full right to sell and assign the same to Purchaser.
(k) Validity of Mortgage Documents. The Mortgage Note and the
Mortgage and any other agreement executed and delivered by a Mortgagor in
connection with a Mortgage Loan are genuine, and each is the legal, valid
and binding obligation of the maker thereof enforceable in accordance with
its terms (including, without limitation, any provisions therein relating
to Prepayment Charges). All parties to the Mortgage Note, the Mortgage and
any other such related agreement had legal capacity to enter into the
Mortgage Loan and to execute and deliver the Mortgage Note, the Mortgage
and any such agreement, and the Mortgage Note, the Mortgage and any other
such related agreement have been duly and properly executed by other such
related parties. No fraud, error, omission, misrepresentation, negligence
or similar occurrence with respect to a Mortgage Loan has taken place on
the part of any Person, including without limitation, the Mortgagor, any
appraiser, any builder or developer, or any other party involved in the
origination or servicing of the Mortgage Loan. The Seller has reviewed all
of the documents constituting the Servicing File and has made such
inquiries as it deems necessary to make and confirm the accuracy of the
representations set forth herein;
(l) Full Disbursement of Proceeds. The Mortgage Loan has been closed
and the proceeds of the Mortgage Loan have been fully disbursed and there
is no requirement for future advances thereunder, and any and all
requirements as to completion of any on-site or off-site improvement and
as to disbursements of any escrow funds therefor have been complied with.
All costs, fees and expenses incurred in making or closing the Mortgage
Loan and the recording of the Mortgage were paid, and the Mortgagor is not
entitled to any refund of any amounts paid or due under the Mortgage Note
or Mortgage;
(m) Ownership. The Seller is the sole owner of record and holder of
the Mortgage Loan and the indebtedness evidenced by each Mortgage Note.
The Mortgage Loan is not assigned or pledged, and the Seller has good,
indefeasible and marketable title thereto, and has full right to transfer
and sell the Mortgage Loan to the Purchaser free and clear of any
encumbrance, equity, participation interest, lien, pledge, charge, claim
or security interest, and has full right and authority subject to no
interest or participation of, or agreement with, any other party, to sell
and assign each Mortgage Loan pursuant to this Agreement and following the
sale of each Mortgage Loan, the Purchaser will own such Mortgage Loan free
and clear of any encumbrance, equity, participation interest, lien,
pledge, charge, claim or security interest. The Seller intends to
relinquish all rights to possess, control and monitor the Mortgage Loan.
After the related Closing Date, the Seller will have no right to modify or
alter the terms of the sale of the Mortgage Loan and the Seller will have
no obligation or right to repurchase the Mortgage Loan or substitute
another Mortgage Loan, except as provided in this Agreement;
(n) Doing Business. All parties which have had any interest in the
Mortgage Loan, whether as mortgagee, assignee, pledgee or otherwise, are
(or, during the period in which they held and disposed of such interest,
were) (1) in compliance with any and all applicable licensing requirements
of the laws of the state wherein the Mortgaged Property is located, and
(2) either (i) organized under the laws of such state, or (ii) qualified
to do business in such state, or (iii) a federal savings and loan
association, a savings bank or a national bank having a principal office
in such state, or (3) not doing business in such state;
(o) LTV. No Mortgage Loan has an LTV greater than 100%.
(p) Title Insurance. The Mortgage Loan is covered by an ALTA
lender's title insurance policy, or with respect to any Mortgage Loan for
which the related Mortgaged Property is located in California a CLTA
lender's title insurance policy, or other generally acceptable form of
policy or insurance and each such title insurance policy is issued by a
title insurer generally acceptable in the secondary market and qualified
to do business in the jurisdiction where the Mortgaged Property is
located, insuring the Seller, its successors and assigns, as to the first
priority lien (with respect to first lien Mortgage Loans) or second
priority lien (with respect to Second Lien Mortgage Loans) of the Mortgage
in the original principal amount of the Mortgage Loan, subject only to the
exceptions contained in clauses (1), (2), (3) and (4) of paragraph (j) of
this Subsection 9.02, and in the case of Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loans,
against any loss by reason of the invalidity or unenforceability of the
lien resulting from the provisions of the Mortgage providing for
adjustment to the Mortgage Interest Rate and Monthly Payment. Where
required by state law or regulation, the Mortgagor has been given the
opportunity to choose the carrier of the required mortgage title
insurance. Additionally, such lender's title insurance policy
affirmatively insures ingress and egress, and against encroachments by or
upon the Mortgaged Property or any interest therein. The title policy does
not contain any special exceptions (other than the standard exclusions)
for zoning and uses and has been marked to delete the standard survey
exceptions or to replace the standard survey exception with a specific
survey reading. The Seller, its successor and assigns, are the sole
insureds of such lender's title insurance policy, and such lender's title
insurance policy is valid and remains in full force and effect and will be
in force and effect upon the consummation of the transactions contemplated
by this Agreement. No claims have been made under such lender's title
insurance policy, and no prior holder of the related Mortgage, including
the Seller, has done, by act or omission, anything which would impair the
coverage of such lender's title insurance policy, including without
limitation, no unlawful fee, commission, kickback or other unlawful
compensation or value of any kind has been or will be received, retained
or realized by any attorney, firm or other person or entity, and no such
unlawful items have been received, retained or realized by the Seller;
(q) No Defaults. Other than payments due but not yet 30 days or more
delinquent, there is no default, breach, violation or event which would
permit acceleration existing under the Mortgage or the Mortgage Note and
no event which, with the passage of time or with notice and the expiration
of any grace or cure period, would constitute a default, breach, violation
or event which would permit acceleration, and neither the Seller nor any
of its affiliates nor any of their respective predecessors, have waived
any default, breach, violation or event which would permit acceleration.
With respect to each Second Lien Mortgage Loan, (i) the prior mortgage is
in full force and effect, (ii) there is no default, breach, violation or
event of acceleration existing under such prior mortgage or the related
mortgage note, (iii) no event which, with the passage of time or with
notice and the expiration of any grace or cure period, would constitute a
default, breach, violation or event of acceleration thereunder, and either
(A) the prior mortgage contains a provision which allows or (B) applicable
law requires, the mortgagee under the Second Lien Mortgage Loan to receive
notice of, and affords such mortgagee an opportunity to cure any default
by payment in full or otherwise under the prior mortgage;
(r) No Mechanics' Liens. There are no mechanics' or similar liens or
claims which have been filed for work, labor or material (and no rights
are outstanding that under law could give rise to such liens) affecting
the related Mortgaged Property which are or may be liens prior to, or
equal or coordinate with, the lien of the related Mortgage;
(s) Location of Improvements; No Encroachments. All improvements
which were considered in determining the Appraised Value of the Mortgaged
Property lay wholly within the boundaries and building restriction lines
of the Mortgaged Property, and no improvements on adjoining properties
encroach upon the Mortgaged Property. No improvement located on or being
part of the Mortgaged Property is in violation of any applicable zoning
law or regulation;
(t) Origination; Payment Terms. The Mortgage Loan was originated by
a mortgagee approved by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
pursuant to Sections 203 and 211 of the National Housing Act, a savings
and loan association, a savings bank, a commercial bank, credit union,
insurance company or other similar institution which is supervised and
examined by a federal or state authority. The documents, instruments and
agreements submitted for loan underwriting were not falsified and contain
no untrue statement of material fact or omit to state a material fact
required to be stated therein or necessary to make the information and
statements therein not misleading. No Mortgage Loan contains terms or
provisions which would result in negative amortization. Principal payments
on the Mortgage Loan commenced no more than sixty days after funds were
disbursed in connection with the Mortgage Loan. The Mortgage Interest Rate
as well as the Lifetime Rate Cap and the Periodic Cap, are as set forth on
Exhibit I hereto. The Mortgage Note is payable in equal monthly
installments of principal and interest, which installments of interest,
with respect to Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loans, are subject to change due
to the adjustments to the Mortgage Interest Rate on each Interest Rate
Adjustment Date, with interest calculated and payable in arrears,
sufficient to amortize the Mortgage Loan fully by the stated maturity
date, over an original term of not more than thirty years from
commencement of amortization. There are no Convertible Mortgage Loans
which contain a provision allowing the Mortgagor to convert the Mortgage
Note from an adjustable interest rate Mortgage Note to a fixed interest
rate Mortgage Note;
(u) Customary Provisions. The Mortgage contains customary and
enforceable provisions such as to render the rights and remedies of the
holder thereof adequate for the realization against the Mortgaged Property
of the benefits of the security provided thereby, including, (i) in the
case of a Mortgage designated as a deed of trust, by trustee's sale, and
(ii) otherwise by judicial foreclosure. Upon default by a Mortgagor on a
Mortgage Loan and foreclosure on, or trustee's sale of, the Mortgaged
Property pursuant to the proper procedures, the holder of the Mortgage
Loan will be able to deliver good and merchantable title to the Mortgaged
Property. There is no homestead or other exemption available to a
Mortgagor which would interfere with the right to sell the Mortgaged
Property at a trustee's sale or the right to foreclose the Mortgage,
subject to applicable federal and state laws and judicial precedent with
respect to bankruptcy and right of redemption or similar law;
(v) Conformance with Agency and Underwriting Standards. The Mortgage
Loan was underwritten in accordance with the Underwriting Standards (a
copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit J). The Mortgage Note and
Mortgage are on forms acceptable to Xxxxxxx Mac or Xxxxxx Mae and the
Seller has not made any representations to a Mortgagor that are
inconsistent with the mortgage instruments used;
(w) Occupancy of the Mortgaged Property. The Mortgaged Property is
lawfully occupied under applicable law. All inspections, licenses and
certificates required to be made or issued with respect to all occupied
portions of the Mortgaged Property and, with respect to the use and
occupancy of the same, including but not limited to certificates of
occupancy and fire underwriting certificates, have been made or obtained
from the appropriate authorities;
(x) No Additional Collateral. The Mortgage Note is not and has not
been secured by any collateral except the lien of the corresponding
Mortgage and the security interest of any applicable security agreement or
chattel mortgage referred to in clause (j) above;
(y) Deeds of Trust. In the event the Mortgage constitutes a deed of
trust, a trustee, authorized and duly qualified under applicable law to
serve as such, has been properly designated and currently so serves and is
named in the Mortgage, and no fees or expenses are or will become payable
by the Purchaser to the trustee under the deed of trust, except in
connection with a trustee's sale after default by the Mortgagor;
(z) Acceptable Investment. There are no circumstances or conditions
with respect to the Mortgage, the Mortgaged Property, the Mortgagor, the
Mortgage File or the Mortgagor's credit standing that can reasonably be
expected to cause private institutional investors to regard the Mortgage
Loan as an unacceptable investment, cause the Mortgage Loan to become
delinquent, or adversely affect the value or marketability of the Mortgage
Loan, or cause the Mortgage Loans to prepay during any period materially
faster or slower than the mortgage loans originated by the Seller
generally;
(aa) Delivery of Mortgage Documents. The Mortgage Note, the
Mortgage, the Assignment of Mortgage and any other documents constituting
the Mortgage File for each Mortgage Loan have been delivered to the
Custodian. The Seller is in possession of a complete, true and accurate
Mortgage File in compliance with Exhibit A hereto, except for such
documents the originals of which have been delivered to the Custodian;
(bb) Condominiums/Planned Unit Developments. If the Mortgaged Property is
a condominium unit or a planned unit development (other than a de minimis
planned unit development) such condominium or planned unit development
project such Mortgage Loan was originated in accordance with, and the
Mortgaged Property meets the guidelines set forth in the Seller's
Underwriting Guidelines;
(cc) Transfer of Mortgage Loans. The Assignment of Mortgage (except
with respect to any Mortgage that has been recorded in the name of MERS or
its designee), with respect to each Mortgage Loan is in recordable form
and is acceptable for recording under the laws of the jurisdiction in
which the Mortgaged Property is located. The transfer, assignment and
conveyance of the Mortgage Notes and the Mortgages by the Seller are not
subject to the bulk transfer or similar statutory provisions in effect in
any applicable jurisdiction;
(dd) Due-On-Sale. With respect to each Mortgage Loan, the Mortgage
contains a due on sale or transfer provision substantially similar to
FNMA/FHLMC Uniform Instrument paragraph 18;
(ee) Reserved;
(ff) No Buydown Provisions; No Graduated Payments or Contingent
Interests. The Mortgage Loan does not contain provisions pursuant to which
Monthly Payments are paid or partially paid with funds deposited in any
separate account established by the Seller, the Mortgagor, or anyone on
behalf of the Mortgagor, or paid by any source other than the Mortgagor
nor does it contain any other similar provisions which may constitute a
"buydown" provision. The Mortgage Loan is not a graduated payment mortgage
loan and the Mortgage Loan does not have a shared appreciation or other
contingent interest feature;
(gg) Consolidation of Future Advances. Any future advances made to
the Mortgagor prior to the related Cut-off Date have been consolidated
with the outstanding principal amount secured by the Mortgage, and the
secured principal amount, as consolidated, bears a single interest rate
and single repayment term. The lien of the Mortgage securing the
consolidated principal amount is expressly insured as having first or
second lien priority (as applicable) by a title insurance policy, an
endorsement to the policy insuring the mortgagee's consolidated interest
or by other title evidence acceptable to Xxxxxx Xxx and Xxxxxxx Mac. The
consolidated principal amount does not exceed the original principal
amount of the Mortgage Loan;
(hh) Mortgaged Property Undamaged; No Condemnation Proceedings.
There is no proceeding pending or threatened for the total or partial
condemnation of the Mortgaged Property. The Mortgaged Property is
undamaged by waste, fire, earthquake or earth movement, windstorm, flood,
tornado or other casualty so as to affect adversely the value of the
Mortgaged Property as security for the Mortgage Loan or the use for which
the premises were intended and each Mortgaged Property is in good repair.
There have not been any condemnation proceedings with respect to the
Mortgaged Property and the Seller has no knowledge of any such proceedings
in the future;
(ii) Collection Practices; Escrow Deposits; Interest Rate
Adjustments. The origination, servicing and collection practices used by
the Seller, and any prior servicer with respect to the Mortgage Loan have
been in all respects in compliance with Accepted Servicing Practices,
applicable laws and regulations, and have been in all respects legal and
proper and prudent in the mortgage origination and servicing business.
With respect to escrow deposits and Escrow Payments, if applicable (other
than with respect to Second Lien Mortgage Loans for which the mortgagee
under the prior mortgage lien is collecting Escrow Payments), all such
payments are in the possession of, or under the control of the Seller and
there exist no deficiencies in connection therewith for which customary
arrangements for repayment thereof have not been made. All Escrow
Payments, if applicable, have been collected in full compliance with state
and federal law and the provisions of the related Mortgage Note and
Mortgage. If applicable, an escrow of funds is not prohibited by
applicable law and has been established in an amount sufficient to pay for
every item that remains unpaid and has been assessed but is not yet due
and payable. If applicable, no escrow deposits or Escrow Payments or other
charges or payments due the Seller have been capitalized under the
Mortgage or the Mortgage Note. All Mortgage Interest Rate adjustments have
been made in strict compliance with state and federal law and the terms of
the related Mortgage and Mortgage Note on the related Interest Rate
Adjustment Date. The Seller executed and delivered any and all notices
required under applicable law and the terms of the related Mortgage Note
and Mortgage regarding the Mortgage Interest Rate and the Monthly Payment
adjustments. Any interest required to be paid pursuant to state, federal
and local law has been properly paid and credited;
(jj) Conversion to Fixed Interest Rate. With respect to Adjustable
Rate Mortgage Loans, the Mortgage Loan is not a Convertible Mortgage Loan;
(kk) Other Insurance Policies. No action, inaction or event has
occurred and no state of facts exists or has existed that has resulted or
will result in the exclusion from, denial of, or defense to coverage under
any applicable, special hazard insurance policy, or bankruptcy bond,
irrespective of the cause of such failure of coverage. In connection with
the placement of any such insurance, no commission, fee, or other
compensation has been or will be received by the Seller or by any officer,
director, or employee of the Seller or any designee of the Seller or any
corporation in which the Seller or any officer, director, or employee had
a financial interest at the time of placement of such insurance;
(ll) No Violation of Environmental Laws. To the best of the Seller's
knowledge, the Mortgaged Property is free from any and all toxic or
hazardous substances and there exists no violation of any local, state or
federal environmental law, rule or regulation. To the best of the Seller's
knowledge, there is no pending action or proceeding directly involving the
Mortgaged Property in which compliance with any environmental law, rule or
regulation is an issue; there is no violation of any environmental law,
rule or regulation with respect to the Mortgage Property; and nothing
further remains to be done to satisfy in full all requirements of each
such law, rule or regulation constituting a prerequisite to use and
enjoyment of said property;
(mm) Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act. Except as set forth on
the related Mortgage Loan Schedule, the Mortgagor has not notified the
Seller, and the Seller has no knowledge of any relief requested or allowed
to the Mortgagor under the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of
1940, as amended. The Mortgage Interest Rate on the related Mortgage Loan
Schedule reflects any Mortgage Interest Rate reductions pursuant to the
Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940, as amended;
(nn) Appraisal. The Mortgage File contains an appraisal of the
related Mortgaged Property signed prior to the approval of the Mortgage
Loan application by a Qualified Appraiser, duly appointed by the broker,
who had no interest, direct or indirect in the Mortgaged Property or in
any loan made on the security thereof, and whose compensation is not
affected by the approval or disapproval of the Mortgage Loan, and the
appraisal and appraiser both satisfy the requirements of Title XI of the
Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 and
the regulations promulgated thereunder, all as in effect on the date the
Mortgage Loan was originated;
(oo) Disclosure Materials. The Mortgagor has executed a statement to
the effect that the Mortgagor has received all disclosure materials
required by, and the Seller has complied with, all applicable law with
respect to the making of the Mortgage Loans. The Seller shall maintain
such statement in the Mortgage File;
(pp) Construction or Rehabilitation of Mortgaged Property. No
Mortgage Loan was made in connection with the construction or
rehabilitation of a Mortgaged Property or facilitating the trade-in or
exchange of a Mortgaged Property;
(qq) Value of Mortgaged Property. The Seller has no knowledge of any
circumstances existing that could be expected to adversely affect the
value or the marketability of any Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan or
to cause the Mortgage Loans to prepay during any period materially faster
or slower than similar mortgage loans held by the Seller generally secured
by properties in the same geographic area as the related Mortgaged
Property;
(rr) No Defense to Insurance Coverage. The Seller has caused or will
cause to be performed any and all acts required to preserve the rights and
remedies of the Purchaser in any insurance policies applicable to the
Mortgage Loans including, without limitation, any necessary notifications
of insurers, assignments of policies or interests therein, and
establishments of coinsured, joint loss payee and mortgagee rights in
favor of the Purchaser. No action has been taken or failed to be taken, no
event has occurred and no state of facts exists or has existed on or prior
to the related Closing Date (whether or not known to the Seller on or
prior to such date) which has resulted or will result in an exclusion
from, denial of, or defense to coverage under any primary mortgage
insurance (including, without limitation, any exclusions, denials or
defenses which would limit or reduce the availability of the timely
payment of the full amount of the loss otherwise due thereunder to the
insured) whether arising out of actions, representations, errors,
omissions, negligence, or fraud of the Seller, the related Mortgagor or
any party involved in the application for such coverage, including the
appraisal, plans and specifications and other exhibits or documents
submitted therewith to the insurer under such insurance policy, or for any
other reason under such coverage, but not including the failure of such
insurer to pay by reason of such insurer's breach of such insurance policy
or such insurer's financial inability to pay;
(ss) Intentionally Omitted
(tt) Prior Servicing. Each Mortgage Loan has been serviced in strict
compliance with Accepted Servicing Practices;
(uu) Credit Information. As to each consumer report (as defined in
the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Public Law 91-508) or other credit
information furnished by the Seller to the Purchaser, that Seller has full
right and authority and is not precluded by law or contract from
furnishing such information to the Purchaser and the Purchaser is not
precluded by the terms of the Mortgage Loan Documents from furnishing the
same to any subsequent or prospective purchaser of such Mortgage. The
Seller shall hold the Purchaser harmless from any and all damages, losses,
costs and expenses (including attorney's fees) arising from disclosure of
credit information in connection with the Purchaser's secondary marketing
operations and the purchase and sale of mortgages;
(vv) Leaseholds. No Mortgage Loan is secured by a leasehold estate
in the related Mortgaged Property;
(ww) Prepayment Penalty. The Mortgage Loan is subject to a
prepayment penalty as provided in the related Mortgage Note except as set
forth on the related Mortgage Loan Schedule. With respect to each Mortgage
Loan that has a prepayment penalty feature, each such prepayment penalty
is enforceable and will be enforced by the Seller for the benefit of the
Purchaser, and each prepayment penalty is permitted pursuant to federal,
state and local law. No such prepayment penalty may be imposed for a term
in excess of five (5) years with respect to Mortgage Loans originated
prior to October, 1, 2002. With respect to Mortgage Loans originated on or
after October 1, 2002, unless indicated otherwise in the related Mortgage
Loan Schedule, no such prepayment penalty may be imposed for a term in
excess of three (3) years. With respect to any Mortgage Loan that contains
a provision permitting imposition of a premium upon a prepayment prior to
maturity: (i) prior to the loan's origination, the borrower agreed to such
premium in exchange for a monetary benefit, including but not limited to a
rate or fee reduction, (ii) prior to the loan's origination, the borrower
had the option of obtaining a mortgage loan that did not require payment
of such a premium, (iii) the prepayment premium is disclosed to the
borrower in the loan documents pursuant to applicable state and federal
law, and (iv) notwithstanding any state or federal law to the contrary,
the Servicer shall not impose such prepayment premium in any instance when
the mortgage debt is accelerated as the result of the borrower's default
in making the loan payments;
(xx) Predatory Lending Regulations. None of the Mortgage Loans are
(i) High Cost Loans, (ii) covered by the Home Ownership and Equity
Protection Act of 1994 or (iii) in violation of, or classified as "high
cost", "threshold," "predatory" or "covered" loans under, any other
applicable state, federal or local law (other than "covered" loans under
New Jersey and North Carolina law). No predatory or deceptive lending
practices, including, without limitation, the extension of credit without
regard to the ability of the Mortgagor to repay and the extension of
credit which has no apparent benefit to the Mortgagor, were employed in
the origination of the Mortgage Loan;
(yy) Single-premium Credit Life Insurance Policy. In connection with
the origination of any Mortgage Loan, no proceeds from any Mortgage Loan
were used to finance or acquire a single-premium credit life insurance
policy; No Mortgagor was required to purchase any credit life, disability,
accident or health insurance product as a condition of obtaining the
extension of credit. No Mortgagor obtained a prepaid single-premium credit
life, disability, accident or health insurance policy in connection with
the origination of the Mortgage Loan;
(zz) Tax Service Contract; Flood Certification Contract. Either (i)
the Mortgage Loan is covered by a paid in full, life of loan, tax service
contract and a paid in full, life of loan, flood certification contract
and each of these contracts is assignable to the Purchaser or (ii) the
Purchaser shall deduct from the Purchase Price proceeds the cost of
obtaining a paid in full life of loan, tax service contract or paid in
full, life of loan, flood certification contract, as applicable;
(aaa) Qualified Mortgage. The Mortgage Loan is a "qualified
mortgage" within the meaning of Section 860G(a)(3) of the Code;
(bbb) Regarding the Mortgagor. The Mortgagor is one or more natural
persons;
(ccc) Recordation. Each original Mortgage was recorded and, except
for those Mortgage Loans subject to the MERS identification system, all
subsequent assignments of the original Mortgage (other than the assignment
to the Purchaser) have been recorded in the appropriate jurisdictions
wherein such recordation is necessary to perfect the lien thereof as
against creditors of the Seller, or is in the process of being recorded;
(ddd) Credit Scores. Each Mortgagor has a non-zero credit score. No
Mortgage Loan has a Mortgagor with a credit score of less than 500; and
(eee) Compliance with Anti-Money Laundering Laws. The Seller has
complied with all applicable anti-money laundering laws and regulations,
including without limitation the USA Patriot Act of 2001 (collectively,
the "Anti-Money Laundering Laws"); the Seller has established an
anti-money laundering compliance program as required by the Anti-Money
Laundering Laws, has conducted the requisite due diligence in connection
with the origination of each Mortgage Loan for purposes of the Anti-Money
Laundering Laws, including with respect to the legitimacy of the
applicable Mortgagor and the origin of the assets used by the said
Mortgagor to purchase the property in question, and maintains, and will
maintain, sufficient information to identify the applicable Mortgagor for
purposes of the Anti-Money Laundering Laws.
(fff) Georgia Fair Lending Act. No Mortgage Loan was originated on
or after October 1, 2002 and on or prior to March 7, 2003, which is
secured by property located in the State of Georgia. There is no Mortgage
Loan that was originated on or after March 7, 2003 that is a "high cost
home loan" as defined under the Georgia Fair Lending Act; and
(ggg) New York State Banking Law. No Mortgage Loan (a) is secured by
property located in the State of New York; (b) had an original principal
balance of $300,000 or less, and (c) has an application date on or after
April 1, 2003, the terms of which loan equal or exceed either the annual
percentage rate or the points and fees threshold for "high cost home
loans," as defined in Section 6-L of the New York State Banking Law.
(hhh) Litigation. The Mortgage Loan is not subject to any
outstanding litigation for fraud, origination, predatory lending,
servicing or closing practices.
(iii) Mortgaged Premises Located in New Jersey. All Mortgage Loans
originated in New Jersey are ratable by Standard & Poor's, Fitch Ratings
and Xxxxx'x and comply with the Purchaser's standards for purchasing New
Jersey mortgage loans, set forth on Exhibit M hereto.
(jjj) MERS Designations. With respect to each MERS Designated
Mortgage Loan, the Seller has designated the Custodian as the Investor and
no Person is listed as Interim Funder on the MERS(R) System;
(kkk) Reports. On or prior to the day following the related Closing
Date, the Seller has provided the Custodian and the Purchaser with a MERS
Report listing the Custodian as the Investor with respect to each MERS
Designated Mortgage Loan.
(lll) Origination Practices. No borrower was encouraged or required
to select a Mortgage Loan product offered by the Mortgage Loan's
originator which is a higher cost product designed for less creditworthy
borrowers, unless at the time of the Mortgage Loan's origination, such
borrower did not qualify taking into account credit history and
debt-to-income ratios for a lower-cost credit product then offered by the
Mortgage Loan's originator;
(mmm) Underwriting Methodology. The methodology used in underwriting
the extension of credit for each Mortgage Loan employs, in part, objective
mathematical principles which relate the borrower's income, assets and
liabilities to the proposed payment and such underwriting methodology does
not rely on the extent of the borrower's equity in the collateral as the
principal determining factor in approving such credit extension. Such
underwriting methodology confirmed that at the time of origination
(application/approval) the borrower had a reasonable ability to make
timely payments on the Mortgage Loan.
(nnn) Consent. Either (a) no consent for the Second Lien Mortgage
Loan is required by the holder of the related first lien or (b) such
consent has been obtained and is contained in the Mortgage File;
(ooo) CLTV. No Second Lien Mortgage Loan has a CLTV in excess of
100%.
Subsection 9.03 Remedies for Breach of Representations and
Warranties.
It is understood and agreed that the representations and warranties
set forth in Subsections 9.01 and 9.02 shall survive the sale of the Mortgage
Loans to the Purchaser and shall inure to the benefit of the Purchaser,
notwithstanding any restrictive or qualified endorsement on any Mortgage Note or
Assignment of Mortgage or the examination or failure to examine any Mortgage
File. Upon discovery by either the Seller or the Purchaser of a breach of any of
the foregoing representations and warranties, the party discovering such breach
shall give prompt written notice to the other.
With respect to those representations and warranties which are made
to the best of the Seller's knowledge, if it is discovered by the Seller or the
Purchaser that the substance of such representation and warranty is inaccurate
and such inaccuracy materially and adversely affects the value of the related
Mortgage Loan or the interest of the Purchaser (or which materially and
adversely affects the value of a Mortgage Loan or the interests of the Purchaser
in the related Mortgage Loan in the case of a representation and warranty
relating to a particular Mortgage Loan), notwithstanding the Seller's lack of
knowledge with respect to the substance of such representation and warranty,
such inaccuracy shall be deemed a breach of the applicable representation and
warranty.
Within 25 Business Days of the earlier of either discovery by or
notice to the Seller of any breach of a representation or warranty which
materially and adversely affects the value of the Mortgage Loans or the interest
of the Purchaser therein (or which materially and adversely affects the value of
the applicable Mortgage Loan or the interest of the Purchaser therein in the
case of a representation and warranty relating to a particular Mortgage Loan),
the Seller shall use its best efforts promptly to cure such breach in all
material respects and, if such breach cannot be cured, the Seller shall, at the
Purchaser's option, repurchase such Mortgage Loan at the Repurchase Price.
Notwithstanding the above sentence, within 25 Business Days of the earlier of
either discovery by, or notice to, the Seller of any breach of the
representations or warranties set forth in clauses (uu), (ww), (xx), (yy),
(eee), (fff), (ggg), (hhh), (iii) or (lll) of Subsection 9.02, the Seller shall
repurchase such Mortgage Loan at the Repurchase Price. In the event that a
breach which materially and adversely affects the value of the Mortgage Loans or
the interest of the Purchaser therein (or which materially and adversely affects
the value of the applicable Mortgage Loan or the interest of the Purchaser
therein in the case of a representation and warranty relating to a particular
Mortgage Loan) shall involve any representation or warranty set forth in
Subsection 9.01 as of the related Closing Date, and such breach cannot be cured
within 25 Business Days of the earlier of either discovery by or notice to the
Seller of such breach, all of the Mortgage Loans shall, at the Purchaser's
option, be repurchased by the Seller at the Repurchase Price. However, if the
breach shall involve a representation or warranty set forth in Subsection 9.02
(other than the representations and warranties set forth in (uu), (ww), (xx)
(yy), (eee), (fff), (ggg), (hhh), (iiii) or (lll) of such Subsection) and the
Seller discovers or receives notice of any such breach within 120 days of the
related Closing Date, the Seller shall, at the Purchaser's option and provided
that the Seller has a Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan, rather than repurchase
the Mortgage Loan as provided above, remove such Mortgage Loan (a "Deleted
Mortgage Loan") and substitute in its place a Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan
or Loans, provided that any such substitution shall be effected not later than
120 days after the related Closing Date. If the Seller has no Qualified
Substitute Mortgage Loan, it shall repurchase the deficient Mortgage Loan. Any
repurchase of a Mortgage Loan or Loans pursuant to the foregoing provisions of
this Subsection 9.03 shall be accomplished by direct remittance of the
Repurchase Price to the Purchaser or its designee in accordance with the
Purchaser's instructions.
At the time of repurchase or substitution, the Purchaser and the
Seller shall arrange for the reassignment of the Deleted Mortgage Loan to the
Seller and the delivery to the Seller of any documents held by the Custodian
relating to the Deleted Mortgage Loan within 10 Business Days of such
repurchase. In the event of a repurchase or substitution, the Seller shall,
simultaneously with such reassignment, give written notice to the Purchaser that
such repurchase or substitution has taken place, amend the related Mortgage Loan
Schedule to reflect the withdrawal of the Deleted Mortgage Loan from this
Agreement, and, in the case of substitution, identify a Qualified Substitute
Mortgage Loan and amend the related Mortgage Loan Schedule to reflect the
addition of such Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan to this Agreement. In
connection with any such substitution, the Seller shall be deemed to have made
as to such Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan the representations and warranties
set forth in this Agreement except that all such representations and warranties
set forth in this Agreement shall be deemed made as of the date of such
substitution. The Seller shall effect such substitution by delivering to the
Custodian or to such other party as the Purchaser may designate in writing for
such Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan the documents required by Subsection
6.03, with the Mortgage Note endorsed as required by Subsection 6.03. No
substitution will be made in any calendar month after the Determination Date for
such month. The Seller shall remit directly to the Purchaser, or its designee in
accordance with the Purchaser's instructions the Monthly Payment on such
Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan or Loans in the month following the date of
such substitution. Monthly Payments due with respect to Qualified Substitute
Mortgage Loans in the month of substitution shall be retained by the Seller. For
the month of substitution, distributions to the Purchaser shall include the
Monthly Payment due on any Deleted Mortgage Loan in the month of substitution,
and the Seller shall thereafter be entitled to retain all amounts subsequently
received by the Seller in respect of such Deleted Mortgage Loan.
For any month in which the Seller substitutes a Qualified Substitute
Mortgage Loan for a Deleted Mortgage Loan, the Seller shall determine the amount
(if any) by which the aggregate principal balance of all Qualified Substitute
Mortgage Loans as of the date of substitution is less than the aggregate Stated
Principal Balance of all Deleted Mortgage Loans (after application of scheduled
principal payments due in the month of substitution). The amount of such
shortfall shall be distributed by the Seller directly to the Purchaser or its
designee in accordance with the Purchaser's instructions within two (2) Business
Days of such substitution.
In addition to such repurchase or substitution obligation, the
Seller shall indemnify the Purchaser and the Successor Servicer and hold them
harmless against any losses, damages, penalties, fines, forfeitures, reasonable
and necessary legal fees and related costs, judgments, and other costs and
expenses resulting from any claim, demand, defense or assertion based on or
grounded upon, or resulting from, a breach of the Seller representations and
warranties contained in this Agreement or any Reconstitution Agreement. It is
understood and agreed that the obligations of the Seller set forth in this
Subsection 9.03 to cure, substitute for or repurchase a defective Mortgage Loan
and to indemnify the Purchaser and the Successor Servicer as provided in this
Subsection 9.03 constitute the sole remedies respecting a breach of the
foregoing representations and warranties. For purposes of this paragraph,
"Purchaser" shall mean the Person then acting as the Purchaser under this
Agreement and any and all Persons who previously were "Purchasers" under this
Agreement and "Successor Servicer" shall mean the Person then acting as the
Successor Servicer under this Agreement and any and all Persons who previously
were "Successor Servicers" under this Agreement.
Upon the request of the Purchaser, the Seller hereby agrees to
execute a recognition agreement in the form of Exhibit L hereto recognizing the
servicer designated by the Purchaser therein as the Successor Servicer.
Any cause of action against the Seller relating to or arising out of
the breach of any representations and warranties made in Subsections 9.01 and
9.02 shall accrue as to any Mortgage Loan upon (i) discovery of such breach by
the Purchaser or notice thereof by the Seller to the Purchaser, (ii) failure by
the Seller to cure such breach or repurchase such Mortgage Loan as specified
above, and (iii) demand upon the Seller by the Purchaser for compliance with
this Agreement.
Subsection 9.04 Repurchase of Mortgage Loans With Early Payment
Defaults.
If the Seller is then acting as Servicer, in the event that the
first Monthly Payment due after the related Closing Date with respect to any
Mortgage Loan is not paid before the Due Date immediately following the related
Due Date (the "First Payment Default Date"), the Seller, at the Purchaser's
option, shall repurchase such Mortgage Loan within twenty-five (25) Business
Days of the Purchaser's request at the Repurchase Price. Purchaser shall deliver
any request for repurchase pursuant to this paragraph within 30 days following
the First Payment Default Date.
Subsection 9.05 Purchaser's Right to Review.
Prior to the related Closing Date, the Purchaser shall have the
right to perform on-site due diligence at the premises of the Seller with
respect to the Mortgage Loans. The Seller will provide information and otherwise
cooperate with the due diligence reviews of the Purchaser, its co-investor's,
its financial partner's, and the rating agencies. The Seller shall make the
legal files and the credit files, together with any payment histories,
collection histories, bankruptcy histories, broker's price opinions, each of the
preceding, as applicable, and any other information with respect to the Mortgage
Loans requested by the Purchaser, available at the Seller's offices for review
by Purchaser or its agents during normal business hours before the related
Closing Date. The Purchaser shall have the right to order additional broker's
price opinions in its sole discretion at the Purchaser's expense.
The Purchaser shall have the right to reject any Mortgage Loan (a)
for which the documentation listed in Section 6.03 is missing or defective in
whole or in part, (b) for which the related broker's price opinion varies from
the appraisal provided in connection with the origination of the related
Mortgage Loan or poses other marketing issues, (c) which does not conform to the
Seller's underwriting or compliance guidelines (unless an exception acceptable
to Purchaser in its sole discretion), (d) which does not conform to the terms of
the related Purchase Price and Terms Letter or is in breach of the
representations and warranties set forth in this Agreement, (e) which does not
conform to the terms of any applicable federal, state, or local law or
regulation. The Purchaser shall use its best efforts to notify the Seller of any
such rejected Mortgage Loan immediately upon discovery.
The fact that the Purchaser has conducted or failed to conduct any
partial or complete examination of the files shall not affect the Purchaser's
(or any of its successor's) rights to demand repurchase or other relief for
breach of Mortgage Loan representations and warranties, missing or defective
documents or as otherwise provided in this Agreement; provided, however, that
Purchaser may not demand repurchase or other relief or remedy on the basis that
a Mortgage Loan examined by Purchaser or its designee prior to purchase does not
comply with the Underwriting Guidelines.
SECTION 10. Closing.
The closing for the purchase and sale of the Mortgage Loans in each
Mortgage Loan Package shall take place on the related Closing Date. At the
Purchaser's option, the Closing shall be either: by telephone, confirmed by
letter or wire as the parties shall agree, or conducted in person, at such place
as the parties shall agree.
The closing for the Mortgage Loans to be purchased on each Closing
Date shall be subject to each of the following conditions:
(A) at least two Business Days prior to the related Closing Date
or such later date on which the Purchaser has identified to
the Seller the final list of Mortgage Loans the Purchaser
desires to purchase, the Seller shall deliver to the Purchaser
via electronic medium a Mortgage Loan Schedule acceptable to
the Purchaser;
(B) all of the representations and warranties of the Seller under
this Agreement shall be true and correct as of the related
Closing Date and no event shall have occurred which, with
notice or the passage of time, would constitute a default
under this Agreement;
(C) the Purchaser shall have received, or the Purchaser's
attorneys shall have received in escrow, all Closing Documents
as specified in Section 11 of this Agreement, in such forms as
are agreed upon and reasonably acceptable to the Purchaser,
duly executed by all signatories other than the Purchaser as
required pursuant to the terms hereof;
(D) the Seller shall have delivered and released to the Custodian
all documents required hereunder; and
(E) all other terms and conditions of this Agreement and the
related Purchase Price and Terms Agreement shall have been
complied with.
Subject to the foregoing conditions, the Purchaser shall pay to the
Seller on the related Closing Date the Purchase Price, plus accrued interest
pursuant to Section 4 of this Agreement, by wire transfer of immediately
available funds to the account(s) designated by the Seller.
SECTION 11. Closing Documents.
(a) The Closing Documents for the Mortgage Loans to be purchased on
the initial Closing Date shall consist of fully executed originals of the
following documents:
1. this Agreement;
2. the related Mortgage Loan Schedule, one copy to be attached
hereto, and one copy to be attached to the Custodian's
counterpart of the Custodial Agreement;
3. a Custodian's Certification, as required under this Agreement;
4. an Officer's Certificate, in the form of Exhibit C hereto with
respect to the Seller, including all attachments thereto;
5. an Opinion of Counsel of the Seller (who may be an employee of
the Seller), in the form of Exhibit D hereto ("Opinion of
Counsel of the Seller");
6. a Security Release Certification, substantially in the form of
Exhibit E or F, as applicable, hereto executed by any person,
as requested by the Purchaser, if any of the Mortgage Loans
have at any time been subject to any security interest, pledge
or hypothecation for the benefit of such person; and
7. a certificate or other evidence of merger or change of name,
signed or stamped by the applicable regulatory authority, if
any of the Mortgage Loans were acquired by the Seller by
merger or acquired or originated by the Seller while
conducting business under a name other than its present name,
if applicable.
(b) The Closing Documents to be delivered on each Closing Date shall
consist of fully executed originals of the following documents:
1. an Assignment and Conveyance in the form of Exhibit N hereto,
including all exhibits;
2. a Purchase Price and Terms Agreement;
3. the related Mortgage Loan Schedule, with one copy to be
attached to the related Assignment and Conveyance;
4. each of the documents required to be delivered by the Seller
pursuant to Section 6.03 hereof;
5. the initial certification of the Custodian with respect to the
related Mortgage Loan Package;
6. a Security Release Certification, substantially in the form of
Exhibit E or F, as applicable, hereto executed by any person,
as requested by the Purchaser, if any of the Mortgage Loans
have at any time been subject to any security interest, pledge
or hypothecation for the benefit of such person; and
7. a certificate or other evidence of merger or change of name,
signed or stamped by the applicable regulatory authority, if
any of the Mortgage Loans were acquired by the Seller by
merger or acquired or originated by the Seller while
conducting business under a name other than its present name,
if applicable.
8. if requested by the Purchaser in connection with a material
change in Seller's financial condition or corporate structure,
an updated Officer's Certificate, in the form of Exhibit C
hereto, including all attachments thereto and an updated
Opinion of Counsel of the Seller, in the form of Exhibit D
hereto.
The Seller shall bear the risk of loss of the closing documents
until such time as they are received by the Purchaser or its attorneys.
SECTION 12. Costs.
The Purchaser shall pay its due diligence fees and the fees and
expenses of its counsel. All servicing fees incurred prior to the related
Closing Date, and all costs and expenses incurred in connection with the
transfer of the Mortgage Loans, fees to transfer files and prepare
assignments/endorsements, all initial recording fees, if any, for the
assignments of mortgage for all Mortgage Loans not recorded in the name of MERS,
all fees, if any, for transferring record ownership on the MERS system of
Mortgage Loans recorded in the name of MERS, custodial fees, including the costs
associated with clearing exceptions, (including costs to record intervening
assignments and any existing assumption and modification agreements), together
with the fees and expenses of Seller's counsel, shall be payable by the Seller.
SECTION 13. Cooperation of Seller with a Reconstitution.
The Seller and the Purchaser agree that with respect to some or all
of the Mortgage Loans, after the related Closing Date, on one or more dates
(each a "Reconstitution Date") at the Purchaser's sole option, the Purchaser may
effect a sale (each, a "Reconstitution") of some or all of the Mortgage Loans
then subject to this Agreement, without recourse, to:
(i) Xxxxxx Xxx under its Cash Purchase Program or MBS Program
(Special Servicing Option) (each a "Xxxxxx Mae Transfer"); or
(ii) Xxxxxxx Mac (the "Xxxxxxx Mac Transfer"); or
(iii) one or more third party purchasers in one or more Whole Loan
Transfers; or
(iv) one or more trusts or other entities to be formed as part of
one or more Securitization Transfers;
provided that, with respect to each Mortgage Loan Package, the
Purchaser shall not enter into more than five Reconstitutions of the Mortgage
Loans in the first year after the related Closing Date.
The Seller agrees to execute in connection with any Agency Transfer,
any and all reasonably acceptable pool purchase contracts, and/or agreements
among the Purchaser, the Seller, Xxxxxx Xxx or Xxxxxxx Mac (as the case may be)
and any servicer in connection with a Whole Loan Transfer, a seller's warranties
and servicing agreement or a participation and servicing agreement in form and
substance reasonably acceptable to the parties, and in connection with a
Securitization Transfer, a pooling and servicing agreement in form and substance
reasonably acceptable to the parties (collectively the agreements referred to
herein are designated, the "Reconstitution Agreements"); provided that, with
respect to each Mortgage Loan Package, the Purchaser shall not enter into more
than five Reconstitutions of the Mortgage Loans in the first year after the
related Closing Date.
With respect to each Whole Loan Transfer and each Securitization
Transfer entered into by the Purchaser, the Seller agrees (1) to cooperate fully
with the Purchaser and any prospective purchaser with respect to all reasonable
requests and due diligence procedures; (2) to execute, deliver and perform all
Reconstitution Agreements required by the Purchaser; (3) (a) to restate the
representations and warranties set forth in this Agreement as of the settlement
or closing date in connection with such Reconstitution (each, a "Reconstitution
Date") or (b) make the representations and warranties set forth in the related
selling/servicing guide of the master servicer or issuer, as the case may be, or
such representations and warranties as may be required by any Rating Agency or
prospective purchaser of the related securities or such Mortgage Loans, in
connection with such Reconstitution; provided however, such agreements shall not
impose duties, obligations, liabilities or costs on Seller or require Seller to
assume any risks greater than those set forth in this Agreement. The Seller
shall use its reasonable best efforts to provide to such master servicer or
issuer, as the case may be, and any other participants in such Reconstitution:
(i) any and all information and appropriate verification of information which
may be reasonably available to the Seller or its affiliates, whether through
letters of its auditors and counsel or otherwise, as the Purchaser or any such
other participant shall request; (ii) such additional representations,
warranties, covenants, opinions of counsel, letters from auditors, and
certificates of public officials or officers of the Seller as are reasonably
believed necessary by the Purchaser or any such other participant; and (iii) to
execute, deliver and satisfy all conditions set forth in any indemnity agreement
required by the Purchaser or any such participant. The Seller shall indemnify
the Purchaser, each Affiliate designated by the Purchaser, each Person who
controls the Purchaser or such Affiliate and the Successor Servicer and hold
each of them harmless from and against any losses, damages, penalties, fines,
forfeitures, reasonable and necessary legal fees and related costs, judgments,
and any other costs, fees and expenses that each of them may sustain in any way
related to any information provided by or on behalf of the Seller regarding the
Seller, the Seller's servicing practices or performance, the Mortgage Loans or
the Underwriting Guidelines set forth in any offering document prepared in
connection with any Reconstitution. For purposes of the previous sentence,
"Purchaser" shall mean the Person then acting as the Purchaser under this
Agreement and any and all Persons who previously were "Purchasers" under this
Agreement and "Successor Servicer" shall mean the Person then acting as the
Successor Servicer under this Agreement and any and all Persons who previously
were "Successor Servicers" under this Agreement. Moreover, the Seller agrees to
cooperate with all reasonable requests made by the Purchaser to effect such
Reconstitution Agreements.
In the event the Purchaser has elected to have the Seller hold
record title to the Mortgages, prior to the Reconstitution Date, the Seller
shall prepare an assignment of mortgage in blank or to the prospective purchaser
or trustee, as applicable, from the Seller acceptable to the prospective
purchaser or trustee, as applicable, for each Mortgage Loan that is part of the
Reconstitution and shall pay all preparation and recording costs associated
therewith. In connection with the Reconstitution, the Seller shall execute each
assignment of mortgage, if any, track such Assignments of Mortgage to ensure
they have been recorded and deliver them as required by the prospective
purchaser or trustee, as applicable, upon the Seller's receipt thereof.
Additionally, the Seller shall prepare and execute, at the direction of the
Purchaser, any note endorsement in connection with any and all seller/servicer
agreements.
All Mortgage Loans not sold or transferred pursuant to a
Reconstitution shall remain subject to this Agreement and with respect thereto
this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 14. The Seller.
Subsection 14.01 Additional Indemnification by the Seller; Third
Party Claims.
The Seller shall indemnify the Purchaser and hold it harmless
against any and all claims, losses, damages, penalties, fines, forfeitures,
legal fees (including (without limitation) legal fees incurred in connection
with the enforcement of the Seller's indemnification obligation under this
Subsection 14.01) and related costs, judgments, and any other costs, fees and
expenses that the Purchaser or the Successor Servicer may sustain in any way
related to (a) any breach of any of Seller's representations, warranties or
covenants set forth in this Agreement, (b) the failure of the Seller to perform
its duties under this Agreement or (c) the failure of the Seller to service the
Mortgage Loans in strict compliance with the terms of the Interim Agreement or
any Reconstitution Agreement entered into pursuant to Section 13. The Seller
immediately shall notify the Purchaser if a claim is made by a third party with
respect to this Agreement or any Reconstitution Agreement or the Mortgage Loans,
assume (with the prior written consent of the Purchaser) the defense of any such
claim and pay all expenses in connection therewith, including counsel fees, and
promptly pay, discharge and satisfy any judgment or decree which may be entered
against it or the Purchaser in respect of such claim. The Purchaser promptly
shall reimburse the Seller for all amounts advanced by it pursuant to the
preceding sentence, except when the claim is in any way related to the Seller's
indemnification pursuant to Section 9, or is in any way related to the failure
of the Seller to service and administer the Mortgage Loans in strict compliance
with the terms of this Agreement or any Reconstitution Agreement.
Subsection 14.02 Merger or Consolidation of the Seller.
The Seller will keep in full effect its existence, rights and
franchises as a corporation under the laws of the state of its incorporation
except as permitted herein, and will obtain and preserve its qualification to do
business as a foreign corporation in each jurisdiction in which such
qualification is or shall be necessary to protect the validity and
enforceability of this Agreement, or any of the Mortgage Loans and to perform
its duties under this Agreement.
Subsection 14.03 Net Worth of the Seller.
The Seller shall maintain a net worth of at least $10,000,000.
SECTION 15. Financial Statements.
The Seller understands that in connection with the Purchaser's
marketing of the Mortgage Loans, the Purchaser shall make available to
prospective purchasers audited financial statements of the Seller for the most
recently completed three fiscal years respecting which such statements are
available, as well as a Consolidated Statement of Condition of the Seller at the
end of the last two fiscal years covered by such Consolidated Statement of
Operations. The Seller shall also make available any comparable interim
statements to the extent any such statements have been prepared by the Seller
(and are available upon request to members or stockholders of the Seller or the
public at large). The Seller, if it has not already done so, agrees to furnish
promptly to the Purchaser copies of the statements specified above.
The Seller also agrees to allow reasonable access to a knowledgeable
financial or accounting officer for the purpose of answering questions asked by
any prospective purchaser regarding recent developments affecting the Seller or
the financial statements of the Seller.
SECTION 16. Mandatory Delivery; Grant of Security Interest.
The sale and delivery on each Closing Date of the Mortgage Loans in
the related Mortgage Loan Package is mandatory from and after the date of the
execution of the related Purchase Price and Terms Agreement, it being
specifically understood and agreed that each Mortgage Loan is unique and
identifiable on the date hereof and that an award of money damages would be
insufficient to compensate the Purchaser for the losses and damages incurred by
the Purchaser (including damages to prospective purchasers of the Mortgage
Loans) in the event of the Seller's failure to deliver (i) each of the related
Mortgage Loans (subject to 10% variance) or (ii) one or more Qualified
Substitute Mortgage Loans or (iii) one or more Mortgage Loans otherwise
acceptable to the Purchaser on or before the related Closing Date. The Seller
hereby grants to the Purchaser a lien on and a continuing security interest in
each Mortgage Loan and each document and instrument evidencing each such
Mortgage Loan to secure the performance by the Seller of its obligations under
the related Purchase Price and Terms Agreement, and the Seller agrees that it
shall hold such Mortgage Loans in custody for the Purchaser subject to the
Purchaser's (i) right to reject any Mortgage Loan (or Qualified Substitute
Mortgage Loan) under the terms of this Agreement and, subject to the permitted
10% variance, to require another Mortgage Loan (or Qualified Substitute Mortgage
Loan) to be substituted therefor, and (ii) obligation to pay the Purchase Price
for the Mortgage Loans. All rights and remedies of the Purchaser under this
Agreement are distinct from, and cumulative with, any other rights or remedies
under this Agreement or afforded by law or equity and all such rights and
remedies may be exercised concurrently, independently or successively.
SECTION 17. Notices.
All demands, notices and communications hereunder shall be in
writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if mailed, by registered or
certified mail, return receipt requested, or, if by other means, when received
by the other party at the address as follows:
(i) if to the Seller:
EquiFirst Corporation
000 Xxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx 00000
Attention: Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx
EquiFirst Corporation
000 Xxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx 00000
Attention: Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx
EquiFirst Corporation
000 Xxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx 00000
Attention: Xxxx Xxxxxxxxxx
(ii) if to the Purchaser:
Xxxxxxx Sachs Mortgage Company
00 Xxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000
Attention: Xxxxxxxx Xxxx
or such other address as may hereafter be furnished to the other party by like
notice. Any such demand, notice or communication hereunder shall be deemed to
have been received on the date delivered to or received at the premises of the
addressee (as evidenced, in the case of registered or certified mail, by the
date noted on the return receipt).
SECTION 18. Severability Clause.
Any part, provision representation or warranty of this Agreement
which is prohibited or unenforceable or is held to be void or unenforceable in
any jurisdiction shall be ineffective, as to such jurisdiction, to the extent of
such prohibition or unenforceability without invalidating the remaining
provisions hereof, and any such prohibition or unenforceability in any
jurisdiction as to any Mortgage Loan shall not invalidate or render
unenforceable such provision in any other jurisdiction. To the extent permitted
by applicable law, the parties hereto waive any provision of law which prohibits
or renders void or unenforceable any provision hereof. If the invalidity of any
part, provision, representation or warranty of this Agreement shall deprive any
party of the economic benefit intended to be conferred by this Agreement, the
parties shall negotiate, in good-faith, to develop a structure the economic
effect of which is nearly as possible the same as the economic effect of this
Agreement without regard to such invalidity.
SECTION 19. Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed simultaneously in any number of
counterparts. Each counterpart shall be deemed to be an original, and all such
counterparts shall constitute one and the same instrument.
SECTION 20. Governing Law.
This Agreement shall be deemed in effect when a fully executed
counterpart thereof is received by the Purchaser in the State of New York and
shall be deemed to have been made in the State of New York. The Agreement shall
be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York and the
obligations, rights and remedies of the parties hereunder shall be determined in
accordance with the substantive laws of the State of New York (without regard to
conflicts of laws principles), except to the extent preempted by Federal law.
SECTION 21. Intention of the Parties.
It is the intention of the parties that the Purchaser is purchasing,
and the Seller is selling the Mortgage Loans and not a debt instrument of the
Seller or another security. Accordingly, the parties hereto each intend to treat
the transaction for Federal income tax purposes as a sale by the Seller, and a
purchase by the Purchaser, of the Mortgage Loans. Moreover, the arrangement
under which the Mortgage Loans are held shall be consistent with classification
of such arrangement as a grantor trust in the event it is not found to represent
direct ownership of the Mortgage Loans. The Purchaser shall have the right to
review the Mortgage Loans and the related Mortgage Loan Files to determine the
characteristics of the Mortgage Loans which shall affect the Federal income tax
consequences of owning the Mortgage Loans and the Seller shall cooperate with
all reasonable requests made by the Purchaser in the course of such review.
SECTION 22. Successors and Assigns; Assignment of Purchase
Agreement.
This Agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit of and be
enforceable by the Seller and the Purchaser and the respective permitted
successors and assigns of the Seller and the successors and assigns of the
Purchaser. This Agreement shall not be assigned, pledged or hypothecated by the
Seller to a third party without the prior written consent of the Purchaser,
which consent may be withheld by the Purchaser in its sole discretion. This
Agreement may be assigned, pledged or hypothecated by the Purchaser in whole or
in part, and with respect to one or more of the Mortgage Loans, without the
consent of the Seller. If the Purchaser assigns any or all of its rights as
Purchaser hereunder, the assignee of the Purchaser will become the "Purchaser"
hereunder to the extent of such assignment. Any such assignment by the Purchaser
shall be accompanied by the delivery and execution of an Assignment and
Assumption Agreement (the "Assignment and Assumption Agreement") in the form
attached hereto as Exhibit G.
SECTION 23. Waivers.
No term or provision of this Agreement may be waived or modified
unless such waiver or modification is in writing and signed by the party against
whom such waiver or modification is sought to be enforced.
SECTION 24. Exhibits.
The exhibits to this Agreement are hereby incorporated and made a
part hereof and are an integral part of this Agreement.
SECTION 25. General Interpretive Principles.
For purposes of this Agreement, except as otherwise expressly
provided or unless the context otherwise requires:
(a) the terms defined in this Agreement have the meanings assigned
to them in this Agreement and include the plural as well as the singular,
and the use of any gender herein shall be deemed to include the other
gender;
(b) accounting terms not otherwise defined herein have the meanings
assigned to them in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles;
(c) references herein to "Articles," "Sections," "Subsections,"
"Paragraphs," and other subdivisions without reference to a document are
to designated Articles, Sections, Subsections, Paragraphs and other
subdivisions of this Agreement;
(d) reference to a Subsection without further reference to a Section
is a reference to such Subsection as contained in the same Section in
which the reference appears, and this rule shall also apply to Paragraphs
and other subdivisions;
(e) the words "herein," "hereof," "hereunder" and other words of
similar import refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any
particular provision; and
(f) the term "include" or "including" shall mean without limitation
by reason of enumeration.
SECTION 26. Reproduction of Documents.
This Agreement and all documents relating thereto, including,
without limitation, (a) consents, waivers and modifications which may hereafter
be executed, (b) documents received by any party at the closing, and (c)
financial statements, certificates and other information previously or hereafter
furnished, may be reproduced by any photographic, photostatic, microfilm,
micro-card, miniature photographic or other similar process. The parties agree
that any such reproduction shall be admissible in evidence as the original
itself in any judicial or administrative proceeding, whether or not the original
is in existence and whether or not such reproduction was made by a party in the
regular course of business, and that any enlargement, facsimile or further
reproduction of such reproduction shall likewise be admissible in evidence.
SECTION 27. Further Agreements.
The Seller and the Purchaser each agree to execute and deliver to
the other such reasonable and appropriate additional documents, instruments or
agreements as may be necessary or appropriate to effectuate the purposes of this
Agreement.
SECTION 28. Recordation of Assignments of Mortgage.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, for Mortgage Loans which
are not registered with MERS, each of the Assignments of Mortgage is subject to
recordation in all appropriate public offices for real property records in all
the counties or their comparable jurisdictions in which any or all of the
Mortgaged Properties are situated, and in any other appropriate public recording
office or elsewhere, such recordation to be effected at the Seller's expense in
the event recordation is either necessary under applicable law or requested by
the Purchaser at its sole option.
SECTION 29. No Solicitation.
From and after the related Closing Date, the Seller agrees that it
will not take any action or permit or cause any action to be taken by any of its
affiliates, or by any independent contractors on the Seller's behalf, to
personally, by telephone or mail, solicit the borrower or obligor under any
Mortgage Loan for any purpose whatsoever, including to refinance a Mortgage
Loan, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of the Purchaser;.
It is understood and agreed that all rights and benefits relating to the
solicitation of any Mortgagors and the attendant rights, title and interest in
and to the list of such Mortgagors and data relating to their Mortgages
(including insurance renewal dates) shall be transferred to the Purchaser
pursuant hereto on the related Closing Date and the Seller shall take no action
to undermine these rights and benefits. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is
understood and agreed that promotions undertaken by the Seller or any affiliate
of the Seller which are directed to the general public at large, including,
without limitation, mass mailing, internet and e-mail solicitations, based in
all instances, on commercially acquired mailing lists (which may not be targeted
at the Mortgagors) and newspaper, radio and television advertisements shall not
constitute solicitation under this Section 29.
SECTION 30. Waiver of Trial by Jury.
THE SELLER AND THE PURCHASER EACH KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY AND
INTENTIONALLY WAIVES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY RIGHT
IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY DISPUTE ARISING UNDER OR RELATING TO THIS
AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.
SECTION 31. Submission To Jurisdiction; Waivers.
The Seller hereby irrevocably and unconditionally:
(A) SUBMITS FOR ITSELF AND ITS PROPERTY IN ANY LEGAL ACTION OR
PROCEEDING RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, OR FOR RECOGNITION AND ENFORCEMENT OF ANY
JUDGMENT IN RESPECT THEREOF, TO THE NON-EXCLUSIVE GENERAL JURISDICTION OF THE
COURTS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, THE FEDERAL COURTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK, AND APPELLATE COURTS FROM ANY
THEREOF;
(B) CONSENTS THAT ANY SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING MAY BE BROUGHT IN
SUCH COURTS AND, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WAIVES ANY OBJECTION THAT IT
MAY NOW OR HEREAFTER HAVE TO THE VENUE OF ANY SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING IN ANY
SUCH COURT OR THAT SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING WAS BROUGHT IN AN INCONVENIENT
COURT AND AGREES NOT TO PLEAD OR CLAIM THE SAME;
(C) AGREES THAT SERVICE OF PROCESS IN ANY SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING
MAY BE EFFECTED BY MAILING A COPY THEREOF BY REGISTERED OR CERTIFIED MAIL (OR
ANY SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR FORM OF MAIL), POSTAGE PREPAID, TO ITS ADDRESS SET
FORTH HEREIN OR AT SUCH OTHER ADDRESS OF WHICH THE PURCHASER SHALL HAVE BEEN
NOTIFIED; AND
(D) AGREES THAT NOTHING HEREIN SHALL AFFECT THE RIGHT TO EFFECT
SERVICE OF PROCESS IN ANY OTHER MANNER PERMITTED BY LAW OR SHALL LIMIT THE RIGHT
TO XXX IN ANY OTHER JURISDICTION.
SECTION 32. Confidential Information
The Seller and Purchaser understand and agree that this Agreement,
any other agreements executed in connection with the sale contemplated
hereunder, any agreements executed in connection with any Reconstitution, and
any offering circulars or other disclosure documents produced in connection with
any Reconstitution are confidential and proprietary to the Purchaser or Seller,
and the Seller and Purchaser agree to hold such documents confidential and not
to divulge such documents to anyone except (a) to the extent required by law or
judicial order or to enforce its rights or remedies under this Agreement, (b) to
the extent such information enters into the public domain other than through the
wrongful act of the Seller or the Purchaser, as the case may be, (c) as is
necessary in working with legal counsel, rating agencies, auditors, agents,
taxing authorities or other governmental agencies or (d) the federal income tax
treatment of the transactions hereunder, any fact relevant to understanding the
federal tax treatment of the transactions hereunder, and all materials of any
kind (including opinions or other tax analyses) relating to such federal income
tax treatment; provided that the Seller may not disclose the name of or
identifying information with respect to Purchaser or any pricing terms or other
nonpublic business or financial information that is unrelated to the purported
or claimed federal income tax treatment of the transactions hereunder and is not
relevant to understanding the purported or claimed federal income tax treatment
of the transactions hereunder.
Seller agrees that all non-public personally identifiable
information about any Mortgagor in Seller's possession or control as a result of
the Agreement (including without limitation names, addresses, account status,
payment history, and other non-public personally identifiable information),
whether now or in the future, (a) is and shall remain confidential and
proprietary information of Purchaser, (b) shall not be disclosed by Seller to
any of its employees, agents or any third party without a need to know such
information, and (c) shall be disclosed only for the purpose of carrying out the
express purposes and obligations imposed on Seller by the Agreement and as
otherwise may be required by applicable law, and for no other purpose. Seller
further agrees to ensure that each of its employees, agents and any third party
who has a need to know any such information, and to whom Seller must therefore
disclose any such information in conformity with this paragraph, shall first be
advised of and agree to abide by the provisions of this paragraph, prior to any
such disclosure of information by Seller. This paragraph shall survive the
termination of the Agreement.
Seller agrees to use at least the same physical and other security
measures to protect all non-public personally identifiable information about
Mortgagors in Seller's possession or control as a result of the Agreement,
whether now or in the future, as Seller uses for its own confidential and
proprietary information. Seller further agrees to maintain (directly and through
all applicable agents, representatives or subcontractors), appropriate
information security programs and measures to ensure the ongoing security and
confidentiality of all such non-public personally identifiable information about
Mortgagors in Seller's possession or control. Such information security programs
and measures shall include without limitation appropriate procedures to guard
against (a) all reasonably foreseeable internal and external threats that could
result in unauthorized disclosure, unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or
destruction of any such non-public personally identifiable information, and (b)
destruction, loss, or damage of any such non-public personally identifiable
information, and (b) destruction, loss, or damage of any such non-public
personally identifiable information due to potential environmental hazards
(including without limitation fire and water damage or technological failures).
Seller further agrees that Seller will regularly test the effectiveness of its
security programs and measures, and will cause all of its applicable agents,
representatives, and subcontractors to regularly test the effectiveness of their
security programs and measures, to ensure ongoing compliance with the
requirements of this paragraph. Purchaser, its representatives and applicable
governmental regulators may review the results of such tests (including without
limitation any Type II auditor's report prepared for Seller or any of its
agents, representatives or subcontractors pursuant to Statement on Accounting
Standards No. 70) upon written request. Purchaser, its representatives and
applicable governmental regulators may also audit the security programs and
measures implemented by Seller and any of its applicable agents,
representatives, and subcontractors pursuant to this paragraph. Any such audit
by Purchaser's governmental regulators shall be at no added charge to Purchaser
by Seller or any of its agents, representatives, or subcontractors. Seller shall
obtain the express agreement of all applicable agents, representatives, and
subcontractors to all of the provisions of this paragraph. This paragraph shall
survive the termination of the Agreement.
The Seller shall mail privacy policy disclosures annually or more
frequently to the applicable Mortgagors under such mortgage loans pursuant to 16
CFR Sections 313.5 or 313.8, as applicable. In its capacity as transferor (or
authorized agent of the transferor) of the servicing rights to certain mortgage
loans described more fully in the Agreement, Purchaser may elect to provide
Seller with a separate or a joint privacy policy disclosures for dissemination
by Seller to the applicable Mortgagors under such mortgage loans. Unless the
parties otherwise agree in writing, Seller shall mail such privacy policy
disclosures to applicable Mortgagors within sixty (60) days of Seller's receipt
of such disclosures from Purchaser, at no charge to Purchaser.
SECTION 33. Dispute Resolution.
The Seller and the Purchaser hereby agree that with respect to any
dispute arising with respect to this Agreement or the transaction entered
thereunder (a "Dispute"), the Seller and the Purchaser shall not file any
lawsuit with respect to the Dispute for a period of 90 days from the date on
which the party raising the issues notifies the other party in writing of the
Dispute (the "Negotiation Period"). The Seller and the Purchaser shall make a
good effort to resolve the Dispute during the related Negotiation Period. The
Seller and the Purchaser hereby agree that with respect to any Dispute, for
purposes of statutes of limitation, any cause of action with respect to the
Dispute shall be deemed to accrue on the close of the Negotiation Period.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Seller and the Purchaser have caused their
names to be signed hereto by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized
as of the date first above written.
XXXXXXX XXXXX MORTGAGE COMPANY, a New
York limited partnership
(Purchaser)
By:XXXXXXX SACHS REAL ESTATE
FUNDING CORP., a New York
corporation, as General Partner
By:
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Name:
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Title:
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EquiFirst Corporation
(Seller)
By:
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Name:
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Title:
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Exhibit A
EXHIBIT A
CONTENTS OF EACH MORTGAGE FILE
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With respect to each Mortgage Loan, the Mortgage File shall include
each of the following items, which shall be available for inspection by the
Purchaser and any prospective Purchaser, and which shall be delivered to the
Custodian, or to such other Person as the Purchaser shall designate in writing,
pursuant to Section 6 of the Flow Mortgage Loan Purchase and Warranties
Agreement to which this Exhibit is attached (the "Agreement"):
(a) the original Mortgage Note bearing all intervening endorsements,
endorsed "Pay to the order of _________, without recourse" and signed in
the name of the last endorsee (the "Last Endorsee") by an authorized
officer. To the extent that there is no room on the face of the Mortgage
Notes for endorsements, the endorsement may be contained on an allonge, if
state law so allows and the Custodian is so advised by the Seller that
state law so allows. If the Mortgage Loan was acquired by the Seller in a
merger, the endorsement must be by "[Last Endorsee], successor by merger
to [name of predecessor]". If the Mortgage Loan was acquired or originated
by the Last Endorsee while doing business under another name, the
endorsement must be by "[Last Endorsee], formerly known as [previous
name]";
(b) the original of any guarantee executed in connection with the
Mortgage Note;
(c) the original Mortgage with evidence of recording thereon. If in
connection with any Mortgage Loan, the Seller cannot deliver or cause to
be delivered the original Mortgage with evidence of recording thereon on
or prior to the related Closing Date because of a delay caused by the
public recording office where such Mortgage has been delivered for
recordation or because such Mortgage has been lost or because such public
recording office retains the original recorded Mortgage, the Seller shall
deliver or cause to be delivered to the Custodian, a photocopy of such
Mortgage, together with (i) in the case of a delay caused by the public
recording office, an Officer's Certificate of the Seller (or certified by
the title company, escrow agent, or closing attorney) stating that such
Mortgage has been dispatched to the appropriate public recording office
for recordation and that the original recorded Mortgage or a copy of such
Mortgage certified by such public recording office to be a true and
complete copy of the original recorded Mortgage will be promptly delivered
to the Custodian upon receipt thereof by the Seller; or (ii) in the case
of a Mortgage where a public recording office retains the original
recorded Mortgage or in the case where a Mortgage is lost after
recordation in a public recording office, a copy of such Mortgage
certified by such public recording office to be a true and complete copy
of the original recorded Mortgage;
(d) the originals of all assumption, modification, consolidation or
extension agreements, if any, with evidence of recording thereon;
(e) except with respect to each MERS Designated Mortgage Loan, the
original Assignment of Mortgage for each Mortgage Loan, in form and
substance acceptable for recording. The Assignment of Mortgage must be
duly recorded only if recordation is either necessary under applicable law
or commonly required by private institutional mortgage investors in the
area where the Mortgaged Property is located or on direction of the
Purchaser as provided in this Agreement. If the Assignment of Mortgage is
to be recorded, the Mortgage shall be assigned to the Purchaser. If the
Assignment of Mortgage is not to be recorded, the Assignment of Mortgage
shall be delivered in blank. If the Mortgage Loan was acquired by the
Seller in a merger, the Assignment of Mortgage must be made by "EquiFirst
Corporation, successor by merger to [name of predecessor]". If the
Mortgage Loan was acquired or originated by the Seller while doing
business under another name, the Assignment of Mortgage must be by
"EquiFirst Corporation, formerly known as [previous name]";
(f) the originals of all intervening assignments of mortgage (if
any) evidencing a complete chain of assignment from the originator to the
Last Endorsee (or to MERS with respect to each MERS Designated Mortgage
Loan) with evidence of recording thereon, or if any such intervening
assignment has not been returned from the applicable recording office or
has been lost or if such public recording office retains the original
recorded assignments of mortgage, the Seller shall deliver or cause to be
delivered to the Custodian, a photocopy of such intervening assignment,
together with (i) in the case of a delay caused by the public recording
office, an Officers Certificate of the Seller (or certified by the title
company, escrow agent, or closing attorney) stating that such intervening
assignment of mortgage has been dispatched to the appropriate public
recording office for recordation and that such original recorded
intervening assignment of mortgage or a copy of such intervening
assignment of mortgage certified by the appropriate public recording
office to be a true and complete copy of the original recorded intervening
assignment of mortgage will be promptly delivered to the Custodian upon
receipt thereof by the Seller; or (ii) in the case of an intervening
assignment where a public recording office retains the original recorded
intervening assignment or in the case where an intervening assignment is
lost after recordation in a public recording office, a copy of such
intervening assignment certified by such public recording office to be a
true and complete copy of the original recorded intervening assignment;
(g) The original mortgagee policy of title insurance or, in the
event such original title policy is unavailable, a copy of the related
policy binder or commitment for title; and
(h) security agreement, chattel mortgage or equivalent document
executed in connection with the Mortgage.
In the event an Officers Certificate of the Seller is delivered to
the Purchaser because of a delay caused by the public recording office in
returning any recorded document, the Seller shall deliver to the Purchaser,
within 150 days of the related Closing Date, an Officer's Certificate which
shall (i) identify the recorded document, (ii) state that the recorded document
has not been delivered to the Custodian due solely to a delay caused by the
public recording office, (iii) state the amount of time generally required by
the applicable recording office to record and return a document submitted for
recordation, and (iv) specify the date the applicable recorded document will be
delivered to the Custodian. An extension of the date specified in (iv) above may
be requested from the Purchaser, which consent shall not be unreasonably
withheld.
Exhibit B
EXHIBIT B
CONTENTS OF EACH CREDIT FILE
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(a) The original hazard insurance policy and, if required by law,
flood insurance policy.
(b) Residential loan application.
(c) Mortgage Loan closing statement.
(d) Verification of employment and income except for Mortgage Loans
originated under a Limited Documentation Program.
(e) Verification of acceptable evidence of source and amount of
downpayment.
(f) Credit report on the Mortgagor.
(g) Residential appraisal report, if available.
(h) Photograph of the Mortgaged Property.
(i) Survey of the Mortgaged Property, if any.
(j) Copy of each instrument necessary to complete identification of
any exception set forth in the exception schedule in the title policy,
i.e., map or plat, restrictions, easements, sewer agreements, home
association declarations, etc.
(k) All required disclosure statements.
(l) If available, termite report, structural engineer's report,
water potability and septic certification.
(m) Sales contract, if applicable.
(n) Insurance premium receipts, ledger sheets, payment history from
date of origination, insurance claim files, correspondence, current and
historical computerized data files, and all other processing, underwriting
and closing papers and records which are customarily contained in a
mortgage loan file and which are required to document the Mortgage Loan or
to service the Mortgage Loan.
(o) Amortization schedule, if applicable.
Exhibit C
EXHIBIT C
SELLER'S OFFICER'S CERTIFICATE
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I, ____________________, hereby certify that I am the duly elected
[Vice] President of ________________[COMPANY], a [state] [federally] chartered
institution organized under the laws of the [state of ____________] [United
States] (the "Company") and further as follows:
1. Attached hereto as Exhibit 1 is a true, correct and complete copy
of the charter of the Company which is in full force and effect on the
date hereof and which has been in effect without amendment, waiver,
rescission or modification since ___________.
2. Attached hereto as Exhibit 2 is a true, correct and complete copy
of the bylaws of the Company which are in effect on the date hereof and
which have been in effect without amendment, waiver, rescission or
modification since ___________.
3. Attached hereto as Exhibit 3 is an original certificate of good
standing of the Company issued within fifteen days of the date hereof, and
no event has occurred since the date thereof which would impair such
standing.
4. Attached hereto as Exhibit 4 is a true, correct and complete copy
of the corporate resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Company
authorizing the Company to execute and deliver each of the Flow Mortgage
Loan Purchase and Warranties Agreement, dated as of _______ __, 200_, by
and between __________________ (the "Purchaser") and the Company (the
"Agreement"), and to endorse the Mortgage Notes and execute the
Assignments of Mortgages by original or facsimile signature, and such
resolutions are in effect on the date hereof and have been in effect
without amendment, waiver, rescission or modification since ____________.
5. Either (i) no consent, approval, authorization or order of any
court or governmental agency or body is required for the execution,
delivery and performance by the Company of or compliance by the Company
with the Agreement, the sale of the mortgage loans or the consummation of
the transactions contemplated by the agreements; or (ii) any required
consent, approval, authorization or order has been obtained by the
Company.
6. Neither the consummation of the transactions contemplated by, nor
the fulfillment of the terms of the Agreement conflicts or will conflict
with or results or will result in a breach of or constitutes or will
constitute a default under the charter or by-laws of the Company, the
terms of any indenture or, to the best of the Company's knowledge, other
agreement or instrument to which the Company is a party or by which it is
bound or to which it is subject, or any statute or order, rule,
regulations, writ, injunction or decree of any court, governmental
authority or regulatory body to which the Company is subject or by which
it is bound.
7. To the best of my knowledge, there is no action, suit, proceeding
or investigation pending or threatened against the Company which, in my
judgment, either in any one instance or in the aggregate, may result in
any material adverse change in the business, operations, financial
condition, properties or assets of the Company or in any material
impairment of the right or ability of the Company to carry on its business
substantially as now conducted or in any material liability on the part of
the Company or which would draw into question the validity of the
Agreement, or the mortgage loans or of any action taken or to be taken in
connection with the transactions contemplated hereby, or which would be
likely to impair materially the ability of the Company to perform under
the terms of the Agreements.
8. Each person listed on Exhibit 5 attached hereto who, as an
officer or representative of the Company, signed the Agreement and any
other document delivered or on the date hereof in connection with any
purchase described in the agreements set forth above was, at the
respective times of such signing and delivery, and is now, a duly elected
or appointed, qualified and acting officer or representative of the
Company, who holds the office set forth opposite his or her name on
Exhibit 5, and the signatures of such persons appearing on such documents
are their genuine signatures.
9. The Company is duly authorized to engage in the transactions
described and contemplated in the Agreements.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto signed my name and affixed the
seal of the Company.
Dated: By:
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Name:
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[Seal] Title: [Vice] President
I, ________________________, an [Assistant] Secretary of
______________[COMPANY], hereby certify that ____________ is the duly elected,
qualified and acting [Vice] President of the Company and that the signature
appearing above is [her] [his] genuine signature.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto signed my name.
Dated: By:
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Name:
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Title: [Assistant] Secretary
EXHIBIT 5 to
Company's Officer's Certificate
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Exhibit D
EXHIBIT D
FORM OF OPINION OF COUNSEL TO THE SELLER
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(date)
Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Mortgage Company
00 Xxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000
Dear Sirs:
You have requested [our] [my] opinion, as [Assistant] General
Counsel to ___________________ (the "Company"), with respect to certain matters
in connection with the sale by the Company of the Mortgage Loans pursuant to
that certain Flow Mortgage Loan Purchase and Warranties Agreement by and between
the Company and Xxxxxxx Sachs Mortgage Company (the "Purchaser"), dated as of
_________ __, 200_ (the "Agreement") which sale is in the form of whole loans.
Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein have the meanings set forth in
the Purchase Agreement.
[We] [I] have examined the following documents:
1. the Agreement;
2. the form of Assignment of Mortgage;
3. the form of endorsement of the Mortgage Notes; and
4. such other documents, records and papers as we have deemed
necessary and relevant as a basis for this opinion.
To the extent [we] [I] have deemed necessary and proper, [we] [I]
have relied upon the representations and warranties of the Company contained in
the Purchase Agreement. [We] [I] have assumed the authenticity of all documents
submitted to [us] [me] as originals, the genuineness of all signatures, the
legal capacity of natural persons and the conformity to the originals of all
documents.
Based upon the foregoing, it is [our] [my] opinion that:
1. The Company is a [type of entity] duly organized, validly
existing and in good standing under the laws of ___________
and is qualified to transact business in, and is in good
standing under, the laws of [the state of incorporation].
2. The Company has the power to engage in the transactions
contemplated by the Agreement and all requisite power,
authority and legal right to execute and deliver such
Agreement and to perform and observe the terms and conditions
of such Agreement.
3. The Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered
by the Company, and is a legal, valid and binding agreement
enforceable in accordance with its respective terms against
the Company, subject to bankruptcy laws and other similar laws
of general application affecting rights of creditors and
subject to the application of the rules of equity, including
those respecting the availability of specific performance,
none of which will materially interfere with the realization
of the benefits provided thereunder or with the Purchaser's
ownership of the Mortgage Loans.
4. The Company has been duly authorized to allow any of its
officers to execute any and all documents by original
signature in order to complete the transactions contemplated
by the Agreements.
5. The Company has been duly authorized to allow any of its
officers to execute by original [or facsimile] signature the
endorsements to the Mortgage Notes and the Assignments of
Mortgages, and the original [or facsimile] signature of the
officer at the Company executing the endorsements to the
Mortgage Notes and the Assignments of Mortgages represents the
legal and valid signature of said officer of the Company.
6. Either (i) no consent, approval, authorization or order of any
court or governmental agency or body is required for the
execution, delivery and performance by the Company of or
compliance with the Agreements and the sale of the Mortgage
Loans by the Company or the consummation of the transactions
contemplated by the Agreement or (ii) any required consent,
approval, authorization or order has been obtained by the
Company.
7. Neither the consummation of the transactions contemplated by,
nor the fulfillment of the terms of, the Agreement conflict or
will conflict with or results or will result in a breach of or
constitute or will constitute a default under the charter or
by-laws of the Company, the terms of any indenture or, to the
best of the Company's knowledge, other agreement or instrument
to which the Company is a party or by which it is bound or to
which it is subject, or violates any statute or order, rule,
regulations, writ, injunction or decree of any court,
governmental authority or regulatory body to which the Company
is subject or by which it is bound.
8. There is no action, suit, proceeding or investigation pending
or, to the best of [our] [my] knowledge, threatened against
the Company which, in [our] [my] judgment, either in any one
instance or in the aggregate, may result in any material
adverse change in the business, operations, financial
condition, properties or assets of the Company or in any
material impairment of the right or ability of the Company to
carry on its business substantially as now conducted or in any
material liability on the part of the Company or which would
draw into question the validity of the Agreement to which it
is a party or the Mortgage Loans or of any action taken or to
be taken in connection with the transactions contemplated
thereby, or which would be likely to impair materially the
ability of the Company to perform under the terms of the
Agreement.
9. The sale of each Mortgage Note and Mortgage as and in the
manner contemplated by the Agreement is sufficient to fully
transfer to the Purchaser all right, title and interest of the
Company thereto as noteholder and mortgagee.
10. The Mortgages have been duly assigned and the Mortgage Notes
have been duly endorsed as provided in Exhibit A to the
Agreement. The Assignments of Mortgage are in recordable form,
except for the insertion of the name of the assignee, and upon
the name of the assignee being inserted, are acceptable for
recording under the laws of the state where each related
Mortgaged Property is located. The endorsement of the Mortgage
Notes, the delivery to the Purchaser, or its designee, of the
Assignments of Mortgage, and the delivery of the original
endorsed Mortgage Notes to the Purchaser, or its designee, are
sufficient to permit the Purchaser to avail itself of all
protection available under applicable law against the claims
of any present or future creditors of the Company, and are
sufficient to prevent any other sale, transfer, assignment,
pledge or hypothecation of the Mortgages and the Mortgage
Notes by the Company from being enforceable.
This opinion is given to you for your sole benefit, and no other
person or entity is entitled to rely hereon except that the purchaser or
purchasers to which you initially and directly resell the Mortgage Loans may
rely on this opinion as if it were addressed to them as of its date.
Very truly yours,
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[Name]
[Assistant] General Counsel
Exhibit E
EXHIBIT E
FORM OF SECURITY RELEASE CERTIFICATION
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___________________, 200__
[Federal Home Loan Bank of
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Attention:
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Re: Notice of Sale and Release of Collateral
Dear Sirs:
This letter serves as notice that ________________________[COMPANY]
a [type of entity], organized pursuant to the laws of [the state of
incorporation] (the "Company") has committed to sell to
_____________________________ under a Flow Mortgage Loan Purchase and Warranties
Agreement, dated as of ______ __, 200_, certain mortgage loans originated by the
Association. The Company warrants that the mortgage loans to be sold to
___________________________________ are in addition to and beyond any collateral
required to secure advances made by the Association to the Company.
The Company acknowledges that the mortgage loans to be sold to
___________________________________ shall not be used as additional or
substitute collateral for advances made by the Association.
___________________________________ understands that the balance of the
Company's mortgage loan portfolio may be used as collateral or additional
collateral for advances made by the Association, and confirms that it has no
interest therein.
Execution of this letter by the Association shall constitute a full
and complete release of any security interest, claim, or lien which the
Association may have against the mortgage loans to be sold to
___________________________________.
Very truly yours,
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By:
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Name:
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Title:
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Date:
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Acknowledged and approved:
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By:
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Name:
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Title:
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Date:
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Exhibit F
EXHIBIT F
FORM OF SECURITY RELEASE CERTIFICATION
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I. Release of Security Interest
The financial institution named below hereby relinquishes any and
all right, title and interest it may have in all Mortgage Loans to be purchased
by to ___________________________________ from the Company named below pursuant
to that certain Flow Mortgage Loan Purchase and Warranties Agreement, dated as
of ______ __, 200_, and certifies that all notes, mortgages, assignments and
other documents in its possession relating to such Mortgage Loans have been
delivered and released to the Company named below or its designees, as of the
date and time of the sale of such Mortgage Loans to
___________________________________.
Name and Address of Financial Institution
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(name)
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(Address)
By:
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II. Certification of Release
The Company named below hereby certifies to
___________________________________ that, as of the date and time of the sale of
the above-mentioned ___________________________________ the security interests
in the Mortgage Loans released by the above-named financial institution comprise
all security interests relating to or affecting any and all such Mortgage Loans.
The Company warrants that, as of such time, there are and will be no other
security interests affecting any or all of such Mortgage Loans.
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By:
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Title:
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Date:
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Exhibit G
EXHIBIT G
FORM OF ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT
ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT, dated ______________, between
__________________________________, a ___________________ corporation
("Assignor") and ________________________________, a __________________
corporation ("Assignee"):
For good and valuable consideration the receipt and sufficiency of
which hereby are acknowledged, and of the mutual covenants herein contained, the
parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
1. The Assignor hereby grants, transfers, conveys and assigns to
Assignee, as Purchaser, all of the right, title and interest of Assignor with
respect to the mortgage loans listed on Exhibit A attached hereto (the "Mortgage
Loans"), and with respect to such Mortgage Loans, in, to and under (a) that
certain Flow Mortgage Loan Purchase and Warranties Agreement, Conventional
Residential Adjustable Rate and Fixed Rate Mortgage Loans (the "Agreement").
2. The Assignor warrants and represents to, and covenants with, the
Assignee that:
a. The Assignor is the lawful owner of the Mortgage Loans with
the full right to transfer the Mortgage Loans free from any and all claims and
encumbrances whatsoever;
b. The Assignor has not received notice of, and has no
knowledge of, any offsets, counterclaims or other defenses available to the
Seller with respect to the Agreement or the Mortgage Loans;
c. The Assignor has not waived or agreed to any waiver under,
or agreed to any amendment or other modification of, the Agreements. The
Assignor has no knowledge of, and has not received notice of, any waivers under
or amendments or other modifications of, or assignments of rights or obligations
under, the Agreement; and
d. Neither the Assignor nor anyone acting on its behalf has
offered, transferred, pledged, sold or otherwise disposed of the Mortgage Loans
or any interest in the Mortgage Loans, or solicited any offer to buy or accept a
transfer, pledge or other disposition of the Mortgage Loans, or any interest in
the Mortgage Loans or otherwise approached or negotiated with respect to the
Mortgage Loans, or any interest in the Mortgage with any person in any manner,
or made any general solicitation by means of general advertising or in any other
manner, or taken any other action which would constitute a distribution of the
Mortgage Loans under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act") or
which would render the disposition of the Mortgage Loans a violation of Section
5 of the 1933 Act or require registration pursuant thereto.
3. The Assignee warrants and represents to, and covenants with, the
Assignor and the Seller pursuant to the Agreement that:
a. The Assignee is a corporation duly organized, validly
existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its
incorporation, and has all requisite corporate power and authority to acquire,
own and purchase the Mortgage Loans;
b. The Assignee has full corporate power and authority to
execute, deliver and perform under this Assignment and Assumption Agreement, and
to consummate the transactions set forth herein. The execution, delivery and
performance of the Assignee of this Assignment and Assumption Agreement, and the
consummation by it of the transactions contemplated hereby, have been duly
authorized by all necessary corporate action of the Assignee. This Assignment
and Assumption Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by the Assignee
and constitutes the valid and legally binding obligation of the Assignee
enforceable against the Assignee in accordance with its respective terms;
c. To the best of Assignee's knowledge, no material consent,
approval, order or authorization of, or declaration, filing or registration
with, any governmental entity is required to be obtained or made by the Assignee
in connection with the execution, delivery or performance by the Assignee of
this Assignment and Assumption Agreement, or the consummation by it of the
transactions contemplated hereby;
d. The Assignee agrees to be bound, as Purchaser, by all of
the terms, covenants and conditions of the Agreement, the Mortgage Loans, and
from and after the date hereof, the Assignee assumes for the benefit of each of
the Seller, the Assignor and the Custodian all of the Assignor's obligations as
Purchaser thereunder; including, without limitation, the limitation on
assignment set forth in Section 22 of the Agreement;
e. The Assignee understands that the Mortgage Loans have not
been registered under the 1933 Act or the securities laws of any state;
f. The purchase price being paid by the Assignee for the
Mortgage Loans is in excess of $250,000 and will be paid by cash remittance of
the full purchase price within 60 days of the sale;
g. The Assignee is acquiring the Mortgage Loans for investment
for its own account only and not for any other person;
h. The Assignee considers itself a substantial, sophisticated
institutional investor having such knowledge and experience in financial and
business matters that it is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of
investment in the Mortgage Loans;
i. The Assignee has been furnished with all information
regarding the Mortgage Loans that it has requested from the Assignor or the
Seller;
j. Neither the Assignee nor anyone acting on its behalf has
offered, transferred, pledged, sold or otherwise disposed of the Mortgage Loans
or any interest in the Mortgage Loans, or solicited any offer to buy or accept a
transfer, pledge or other disposition of the Mortgage Loans or any interest in
the Mortgage Loans, or otherwise approached or negotiated with respect to the
Mortgage Loans or any interest in the Mortgage Loans with any person in any
manner which would constitute a distribution of the Mortgage Loans under the
1933 Act or which would render the disposition of the Mortgage Loans a violation
of Section 5 of the 1933 Act or require registration pursuant thereto, nor will
it act, nor has it authorized or will it authorize any person to act, in such
manner with respect to the Mortgage Loans; and
k. Either: (1) the Assignee is not an employee benefit plan
("Plan") within the meaning of section 3(3) of the Employee Retirement Income
Security Act of 1974, as amended ("ERISA") or a plan (also "Plan") within the
meaning of section 4975(e)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 ("Code"), and
the Assignee is not directly or indirectly purchasing the Mortgage Loans on
behalf of, investment manager of, as named fiduciary of, as Trustee of, or with
assets of, a Plan; or (2) the Assignee's purchase of the Mortgage Loans will not
result in a prohibited transaction under section 406 of ERISA or section 4975 of
the Code.
4. (a) The Assignee's address for purposes of all notices and
correspondence related to the Mortgage Loans, this Assignment and Assumption
Agreement and the Agreement is:
The Assignee's wire instructions for purposes of all remittances and
payments related to the Mortgage Loans are:
(b) The Assignor's address for purposes for all notices and
correspondence related to the Mortgage Loans and this Assignment and Assumption
Agreement is:
5. This Assignment and Assumption Agreement shall be construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of New York and the obligations, rights
and remedies of the parties hereunder shall be determined in accordance with
such laws, except to the extent preempted by federal law.
6. This Assignment and Assumption Agreement shall inure to the
benefit of the successors and assigns of the parties hereto. This Assignment and
Assumption Agreement may not be assigned by the Assignee without the express
written consent of the Assignor. Any entity into which the Assignor or Assignee
may be merged or consolidated shall, without the requirement for any further
writing, be deemed the Assignor or Assignee, respectively, hereunder.
7. No term or provision of this Assignment and Assumption Agreement
may be waived or modified unless such waiver or modification is in writing and
signed by the party against whom such waiver or modification is sought to be
enforced.
8. This Assignment and Assumption Agreement shall survive the
conveyance of the Mortgage Loans and the assignment of the Agreements by the
Assignor.
9. Notwithstanding the assignment of the Agreements by either the
Assignor or Assignee, this Assignment and Assumption Agreement shall not be
deemed assigned by the Assignor or the Assignee unless assigned by separate
written instrument.
10. For the purpose for facilitating the execution of this
Assignment and Assumption Agreement as herein provided and for other purposes,
this Assignment and Assumption Agreement may be executed simultaneously in any
number of counterparts, each of which counterparts shall be deemed to be an
original, and such counterparts shall constitute and be one and the same
instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Assignment and
Assumption Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized officers as of the
date first above written.
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Assignor Assignee
By: By:
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Its: Its:
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Taxpayer Taxpayer
Identification No. Identification No.
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Exhibit H
EXHIBIT H
INTENTIONALLY OMITTED
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Exhibit I
EXHIBIT I
Intentionally Omitted
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Exhibit J
EXHIBIT J
ORIGINATOR'S UNDERWRITING GUIDELINES
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Exhibit K
EXHIBIT K
MORTGAGE LOAN SCHEDULE
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EXHIBIT L
SERVICER ACKNOWLEDGMENT
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As of [_________]
EquiFirst Corporation
000 Xxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx 00000
Re: Letter Agreement in connection with the purchase by Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Mortgage
Company (the "Purchaser") and the sale by EquiFirst Corporation (the
"Company") of mortgage loans pursuant to that certain Flow Mortgage Loan
Purchase and Warranties Agreement (the "Agreement"), dated as of January
26, 2004, by and between the Company and the Purchaser
Ladies and Gentlemen:
In connection with the above-referenced transaction, and in
consideration of the mutual agreements hereinafter set forth, and for other good
and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby
acknowledged, the Purchaser and the Company hereby agree as follows:
1. Unless otherwise specified in this letter agreement, all
capitalized terms herein shall have the meaning as provided in
the Agreement.
2. The Purchaser hereby requests, and the Company hereby
acknowledges, that [SERVICER] shall be the "Successor
Servicer" under the agreement.
3. This letter may be executed in any number of counterparts each
of which shall constitute one and the same instrument, and
either party hereto may execute this letter by signing any
such counterpart.
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4. This letter shall be deemed in effect when a fully executed
counterpart thereof is received by the Company in the State of
New York and shall be deemed to have been made in the State of
New York. This letter shall be construed in accordance with
the laws of the State of New York, and the obligations, rights
and remedies of the parties hereunder shall be determined in
accordance with the laws of the State of New York except to
the extent preempted by Federal law.
Very truly yours,
XXXXXXX SACHS MORTGAGE COMPANY
By:
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Name:
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Title:
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Accepted and Agreed:
EquiFirst Corporation
(Seller)
By:
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Title:
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Exhibit M
Purchase Policy For Loans Subject To The
New Jersey Home Ownership Act of 2002
Goldman will purchase the following loans subject to the New Jersey Home
Ownership Act of 2002 ("Act"), predicated upon the acceptance of the below
outlined stipulations, in addition to Xxxxxxx'x standard Bid Stipulations:
o Home Loans
o Purchase Money
o Rate-term refinances
o Cash-out refinances
o Junior Liens
o Covered Loans
o Purchase Money
o Rate-term refinances
o Cash-out refinances
Stipulations:
o Mortgage Loans are ratable by Fitch, Standard and Poor's and Xxxxx'x.
o No Mortgage Loan is a "high cost home loan," "home improvement" loan,
"manufactured home" loan, or junior lien "covered" loan as defined under
the Act.
o "Covered" Rate-term refinances and "Covered" Cash-out refinances do not
comprise more than 5% of the pool, in the aggregate.
o The points and fees threshold calculations under the Act include
yield-spread premiums.
o All loans originated under the Act will be subject to up to 100% due
diligence.
o Mortgage Loan files must contain tangible net benefit and high-cost
worksheets.
o Seller will make the Representation that all Mortgage Loans subject to New
Jersey's "flipping" prohibition, as defined under the Act, are in
compliance with the "reasonable, tangible net benefit" standard, as
defined under the Act.
EXHIBIT N
ASSIGNMENT AND CONVEYANCE
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On this __ day of _________, 200_, Equifirst Corporation (the
"Seller"), as the Seller, under that certain Flow Mortgage Loan Purchase and
Warranties Agreement, dated as of January 26, 2004 (the "Agreement") does hereby
sell, transfer, assign, set over and convey to Xxxxxxx Sachs Mortgage Company
(the "Purchaser"), as Purchaser under the Agreement all rights, title and
interest of the Seller in and to (a) the Mortgage Loans listed on the related
Mortgage Loan Schedule attached as Exhibit 1 hereto, and (b) the Servicing
Rights, together with the related Mortgage Files and all rights and obligations
arising under the documents contained therein. Pursuant to Section 2 of the
Agreement, the Seller has delivered to the Custodian the documents for each
Mortgage Loan to be purchased as set forth in the Agreement. The ownership of
each Mortgage Note, Mortgage, and the contents of each Mortgage File is vested
in the Purchaser and the ownership of all records and documents with respect to
the related Mortgage Loan prepared by or which come into the possession of the
Seller shall immediately vest in the Purchaser and shall be delivered promptly
by the Seller to the Purchaser.
The Purchaser does hereby contract with the Seller for the servicing
responsibilities related to the Mortgage Loans listed on the Mortgage Loan
Schedule attached hereto during the Interim Period. The Seller hereby accepts
the servicing responsibilities transferred hereby and on the date hereof assumes
all servicing responsibilities related to the Mortgage Loans identified on the
attached Mortgage Loan Schedule all in accordance with the Agreement. The
contents of each Servicing File required to be delivered to service the Mortgage
Loans pursuant to the Agreement have been or shall be delivered to the Seller by
the Purchaser in accordance with the terms of the Agreement.
The Seller confirms to the Purchaser that, unless otherwise agreed
upon in writing by the Seller and the Purchaser, the representations and
warranties set forth in Section 9.02 of the Agreement with respect to the
Mortgage Loans listed on the Mortgage Loan Schedule attached hereto, and the
representations and warranties in Section 9.01 of the Agreement with respect to
the Seller are true and correct as of the date hereof.
Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have
the meanings set forth in the Agreement.
EQUIFIRST CORPORATION
(Seller)
By:
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Title:
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EXHIBIT 1
MORTGAGE LOAN SCHEDULE
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EXHIBIT 2
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE POOL
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MORTGAGE LOANS
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Pool Characteristics of the Mortgage Loans as delivered on the
Closing Date:
EXHIBIT T
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES AGREEMENT
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES AGREEMENT
This REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES AGREEMENT (the "Agreement"),
dated as of August 25, 2005 (the "Closing Date"), is between XXXXXXX XXXXX
MORTGAGE COMPANY ("GSMC" or the "Seller") and GS MORTGAGE SECURITIES CORP. (the
"Depositor" or the "Purchaser").
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, GSMC acquired certain mortgage loans (the "Acoustic
Mortgage Loans") set forth on the mortgage loan schedule attached hereto as
Schedule I (the "Acoustic Mortgage Loan Schedule") from Acoustic Home Loans, LLC
("Acoustic") pursuant to that certain Flow Mortgage Loan Purchase and Warranties
Agreement, dated as of November 1, 2004 (the "Acoustic Purchase Agreement"),
between GSMC, as purchaser, and Acoustic, as seller;
WHEREAS, GSMC acquired certain mortgage loans (the "ResMAE Mortgage
Loans") set forth on the mortgage loan schedule attached hereto as Schedule II
(the "ResMAE Mortgage Loan Schedule") from ResMAE Mortgage Corporation
("ResMAE") pursuant to that certain Flow Mortgage Loan Purchase and Warranties
Agreement, dated as of May 27, 2005 (the "ResMAE Purchase Agreement"), between
GSMC, as purchaser, and ResMAE, as seller;
WHEREAS, GSMC acquired certain mortgage loans (the "Meritage
Mortgage Loans") set forth on the mortgage loan schedule attached hereto as
Schedule III (the "Meritage Mortgage Loan Schedule") from Meritage Mortgage
Corporation ("Meritage") pursuant to that certain Flow Mortgage Loan Purchase
and Warranties Agreement, dated as of July 1, 2005 (the "Meritage Purchase
Agreement"), between GSMC, as purchaser, and Meritage, as seller;
WHEREAS, GSMC acquired certain mortgage loans (the "Conduit Mortgage
Loans" and together with the Acoustic Mortgage Loans, the ResMAE Mortgage Loans
and the Meritage Mortgage Loans, the "Mortgage Loans"), the Conduit Mortgage
Loans set forth on the mortgage loan schedule attached hereto as Schedule IV
(the "Conduit Mortgage Loan Schedule") from various mortgage loan sellers
pursuant to certain Master Loan Purchase Agreements (the "Conduit Purchase
Agreements" and together with the Acoustic Purchase Agreement, the ResMAE
Purchase Agreement and the Meritage Purchase Agreement the "Purchase
Agreements"), each between GSMC, as purchaser, and the applicable mortgage loan
seller, as seller;
WHEREAS, pursuant to that certain xxxx of sale, dated as of August
25, 2005, between GSMC and the Depositor, the Mortgage Loans are to be
transferred by GSMC to the Depositor;
WHEREAS, pursuant to that certain Pooling and Servicing Agreement,
dated as of August 1, 2005 (the "Pooling and Servicing Agreement"), among the
Depositor, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as Servicer (the
"Servicer"), X.X. Xxxxxx Trust Company, National Association, as Custodian,
Xxxxx Fargo Bank, N.A., as Custodian and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company,
as Trustee (the "Trustee"), the GSAMP Trust 2005-HE4 (the "Trust") shall issue
its Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-HE4 (the "Certificates"),
representing beneficial ownership interest in a trust, the assets of which
include, but are not limited to, the Mortgage Loans transferred by the Depositor
to the Trust pursuant to the Pooling and Servicing Agreement;
WHEREAS, in connection with the sale of the Mortgage Loans by GSMC
to the Depositor, GSMC shall make various representations and warranties to the
Depositor regarding the Mortgage Loans;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and of the mutual
covenants herein contained, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby
acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
Section 1. Defined Terms.
(a) Unless otherwise defined herein, capitalized terms used herein
shall have the meanings assigned to such terms in the Pooling and Servicing
Agreement. In the event of a conflict between any of the defined terms contained
in this Agreement and the Pooling and Servicing Agreement, the definitions
contained in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement shall control.
(b) The following capitalized terms shall have the meanings assigned
to such terms below:
Accepted Servicing Practices: With respect to any Mortgage Loan
those mortgage servicing practices of prudent mortgage lending institutions
which service mortgage loans of the same type as such Mortgage Loan in the
jurisdiction where the related Mortgaged Property is located.
ALTA: The American Land Title Association, or any successor thereto.
Covered Loan: A Mortgage Loan categorized as Covered pursuant to
Appendix E of Standard & Poor's Glossary.
Deleted Mortgage Loan: A Mortgage Loan that is repurchased or
replaced or to be replaced with a Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan by GSMC in
accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
High Cost Loan: A Mortgage Loan that is (a) covered by the Home
Ownership and Equity Protection Act of 1994, (b) identified, classified or
characterized as "high cost," "threshold," "covered", or "predatory" under any
other applicable state, federal or local law (or a similarly identified,
classified or characterized loan using different terminology under a law
imposing heightened regulatory scrutiny or additional legal liability for
residential mortgage loans having high interest rates, points and/or fees) or
(c) categorized as "High Cost" or "Covered" pursuant to Appendix E of the
Standard & Poor's Glossary.
Loan-to-Value Ratio or LTV: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, the
ratio (expressed as a percentage) of the outstanding principal amount of the
such Mortgage Loan as of the Cut-off Date (unless otherwise indicated), to the
lesser of (a) the Appraised Value of the Mortgaged Property at origination and
(b) if such Mortgage Loan was made to finance the acquisition of the related
Mortgaged Property, the purchase price of the Mortgaged Property,
Monthly Payment: The scheduled monthly payment of principal and
interest on a Mortgage Loan.
Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan: A mortgage loan eligible to be
substituted by GSMC for a Deleted Mortgage Loan which must, on the date of such
substitution, (i) have an outstanding principal balance, after deduction of all
scheduled payments due in the month of substitution (or in the case of a
substitution of more than one mortgage loan for a Deleted Mortgage Loan, an
aggregate principal balance), not in excess of the outstanding principal balance
of the Deleted Mortgage Loan (the amount of any shortfall will be paid by GSMC
to the Depositor or its designee in the month of substitution); (ii) have a
Mortgage Interest Rate not less than, and not more than 1% greater than, the
Mortgage Interest Rate of the Deleted Mortgage Loan; (iii) have a remaining term
to maturity not greater than, and not more than one year less than, that of the
Deleted Mortgage Loan (iv) be of the same type as the Deleted Mortgage Loan
(i.e., fixed rate or adjustable rate with same Periodic Rate Cap, and Index);
and (v) comply with each representation and warranty (respecting individual
Mortgage Loans) set forth in Section 2 of this Agreement.
Section 2. Representations and Warranties of GSMC.
(a) As to each Acoustic Mortgage Loan (except as otherwise set forth
on Exhibit V hereto), GSMC hereby makes the representations and warranties set
forth in Exhibit I hereto to the Depositor as of the Closing Date (or such other
date as set forth herein).
(b) As to each ResMAE Mortgage Loan (except as otherwise set forth
on Exhibit V hereto), GSMC hereby makes the representations and warranties set
forth in Exhibit II hereto to the Depositor as of the Closing Date (or such
other date as set forth herein).
(c) As to each Meritage Mortgage Loan (except as otherwise set forth
on Exhibit V hereto), GSMC hereby makes the representations and warranties set
forth in Exhibit III hereto to the Depositor as of the Closing Date (or such
other date as set forth herein).
(d) As to each Conduit Mortgage Loan (except as otherwise set forth
on Exhibit V hereto), GSMC hereby makes the representations and warranties set
forth in Exhibit IV hereto to the Depositor as of the Closing Date (or such
other date as set forth herein).
(e) None of the Group I Mortgage Loans has a Prepayment Premium in
excess of three years.
Section 3. Repurchase or Substitution Obligation for Breach of a
Representation or Warranty.
(a) Within sixty (60) days of the earlier of either discovery by or
notice to GSMC of any breach of a representation or warranty which materially
and adversely affects the value of the Mortgage Loans or the interest of the
Depositor therein (or which materially and adversely affects the value of the
applicable Mortgage Loan or the interest of the Depositor therein), GSMC shall
cure such breach in all material respects and, if such breach cannot be cured,
GSMC shall, at the Depositor's option, within sixty (60) calendar days of GSMC's
receipt of request from the Depositor, repurchase such Mortgage Loan at the
Repurchase Price. In the event that such a breach shall involve any
representation or warranty set forth in Section 2 of this Agreement, and such
breach cannot be cured within sixty (60) days of the earlier of either discovery
by or notice to GSMC of such breach, all of the Mortgage Loans materially and
adversely affected thereby shall, at the Depositor's option, be repurchased by
GSMC at the Repurchase Price. Notwithstanding the above sentence, within thirty
(30) days of the earlier of either discovery by, or notice to, the Seller of any
breach of the representations or warranties set forth in (1) clauses (y), (aa),
(bb), (cc), (dd) and (ff) of Exhibit I, (2) clauses (z), (bb), (cc), (dd), (ee)
and (ff) of Exhibit II and (3) clauses (z), (bb), (cc), (dd), (ee) and (ff) of
Exhibit III, GSMC shall repurchase the affected Mortgage Loan or Mortgage Loans
at the Repurchase Price, together with all expenses incurred by the Depositor as
a result of such repurchase. Any repurchase of a Mortgage Loan or Loans pursuant
to the foregoing provisions of this Section 3 shall be accomplished by direct
remittance of the Repurchase Price to the Depositor or its designee in
accordance with the Depositor's instructions.
However, if the breach shall involve a representation or warranty
set forth in Section 2 of this Agreement relating to any Mortgage Loan (other
than a Meritage Mortgage Loans) and GSMC discovers or receives notice of any
such breach within two years of the Closing Date, GSMC shall, at the Depositor's
option and provided that GSMC has a Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan, rather
than repurchase such Mortgage Loan as provided above, remove such Mortgage Loan
(a "Deleted Mortgage Loan") and substitute in its place a Qualified Substitute
Mortgage Loan or Mortgage Loans, provided that any such substitution shall be
effected not later than two years after the Closing Date. If GSMC has no
Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan, GSMC shall repurchase the deficient Mortgage
Loan. Any repurchase of a Mortgage Loan or Mortgage Loans pursuant to the
foregoing provisions of this Section 3 shall be accomplished by direct
remittance of the Repurchase Price to the Depositor or its designee in
accordance with the Depositor's instructions.
At the time of repurchase or substitution, the Depositor and GSMC
shall arrange for the reassignment of the Deleted Mortgage Loan to GSMC and the
delivery to GSMC of any documents held by the Trustee or the Custodian, as the
case may be, relating to the Deleted Mortgage Loan. In the event of a repurchase
or substitution, GSMC shall, simultaneously with such reassignment, give written
notice to the Depositor that such repurchase or substitution has taken place,
amend the applicable Mortgage Loan Schedule to reflect the withdrawal of the
Deleted Mortgage Loan from this Agreement, and, in the case of substitution,
identify a Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan and amend the applicable Mortgage
Loan Schedule to reflect the addition of such Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan
to this Agreement. In connection with any such substitution, GSMC shall be
deemed to have made as to such Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan the
representations and warranties set forth in this Agreement except that all such
representations and warranties set forth in this Agreement shall be deemed made
as of the date of such substitution. GSMC shall effect such substitution by
delivering to the Trustee or the Custodian or to such other party as the
Depositor may designate in writing for such Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan
the documents required by the Pooling and Servicing Agreement, with the Mortgage
Note endorsed as required by the Pooling and Servicing Agreement. No
substitution will be made in any calendar month after the initial Determination
Date for such month. GSMC shall remit directly to the Depositor, or its designee
in accordance with the Depositor's instructions the monthly payment less the
Servicing Fee due, if any, on such Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan or
Mortgage Loans in the month following the date of such substitution. Monthly
payments due with respect to Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans in the month of
substitution shall be retained by GSMC. For the month of substitution,
distributions to the Depositor shall include the monthly payment due on any
Deleted Mortgage Loan in the month of substitution, and GSMC shall thereafter be
entitled to retain all amounts subsequently received by GSMC in respect of such
Deleted Mortgage Loan.
For any month in which GSMC substitutes a Qualified Substitute
Mortgage Loan for a Deleted Mortgage Loan, GSMC shall determine the amount (if
any) by which the aggregate principal balance of all Qualified Substitute
Mortgage Loans as of the date of substitution is less than the aggregate Stated
Principal Balance of all Deleted Mortgage Loans (after application of scheduled
principal payments due in the month of substitution). The amount of such
shortfall, together with one month's interest at the Mortgage Interest Rate on
the Deleted Mortgage Loan, shall be distributed by GSMC directly to the
Depositor or its designee in accordance with the Depositor's instructions within
two (2) Business Days of such substitution.
Any cause of action against GSMC relating to or arising out of the
breach of any representations and warranties made in Section 2 shall accrue as
to any Mortgage Loan upon (i) discovery of such breach by the Depositor or
notice thereof by GSMC to the Depositor, (ii) failure by GSMC to cure such
breach, repurchase such Mortgage Loan or substitute a Qualified Substitute
Mortgage Loan as specified above, and (iii) demand upon GSMC by the Depositor
for compliance with this Agreement.
(b) It is understood and agreed that the obligation of GSMC set
forth in Section 3(a) to repurchase or substitute for a Mortgage Loan in breach
of a representation or warranty contained in Section 2 constitutes the sole
remedy of the Depositor or any other person or entity with respect to such
breach.
Section 4. Document Delivery Requirements.
GSMC shall deliver to the Depositor all documents and instruments
required under Section 2.01 of the Pooling and Servicing Agreement with respect
to the Conduit Mortgage Loans. In the event any document or instrument required
to be delivered to the Depositor pursuant to Section 2.01 of the Pooling and
Servicing Agreement, including an original or copy of any document submitted for
recordation to the appropriate public recording office, is not so delivered to
the Depositor, and in the event that GSMC does not cure such failure within 60
days of discovery or receipt of written notification of such failure from the
Depositor, GSMC shall, at the Depositor's option, repurchase such Conduit
Mortgage Loan at the Repurchase Price, together with all expenses incurred by
the Depositor as a result of such repurchase.
Section 5. Term of Representation and Warranties.
The representations and warranties of GSMC set forth in Section 2
shall inure to the benefit of the Depositor and its assigns until all amounts
payable to Certificateholders under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement have
been paid in full.
Section 6. Execution in Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and by
different parties hereto on separate counterparts, each of which counterparts,
when so executed and delivered, shall be deemed to be an original and all of
which counterparts, taken together, shall constitute but one and the same
Agreement.
Section 7. GOVERNING LAW.
THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK WITHOUT REGARDS TO CONFLICTS OF LAWS
PRINCIPLES.
Section 8. Severability of Provisions.
Any provision of this Agreement which is prohibited or unenforceable
in any jurisdiction shall, as to such jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent
of such prohibition or unenforceability without invalidating the remaining
provisions hereof or affecting the validity or enforceability of such provision
in any other jurisdiction.
Section 9. Captions.
The captions in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only
and shall not define or limit any of the terms or provisions hereof.
Section 10. Successors and Assigns.
This Agreement may not be assigned, pledged or hypothecated by any
party hereto, except that the Depositor's rights under this Agreement may be
assigned to the Trustee and are exercisable by the Trustee (and its successors
and assigns) and will be enforceable by the Trustee. Any entity into which GSMC
or the Depositor may be merged or consolidated shall, without the requirement
for any further writing, be deemed GSMC or the Depositor, respectively,
hereunder.
Section 11. Third Party Beneficiary.
The parties agree that the Trust (including the Trustee and the
Servicer acting on the Trust's behalf) is an intended third-party beneficiary of
this Agreement with the right to enforce the provisions hereof and the rights to
obtain the benefit of the enforcement of the obligations and covenants of GSMC
under Section 3 of this Agreement as if the Trustee were a party to this
Agreement.
Section 12. Amendments.
This Agreement may be amended from time to time by the parties
hereto.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to
be executed as of the date and year first above written.
XXXXXXX XXXXX MORTGAGE COMPANY
By: Xxxxxxx Sachs Real Estate Funding
Corp., its General Partner
By:
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Name:
Title:
GS MORTGAGE SECURITIES CORP.
By:
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Name:
Title:
EXHIBIT I
Representations and Warranties Regarding the Acoustic Mortgage Loans
(a) Acoustic Mortgage Loans as Described. The information set forth in the
Acoustic Mortgage Loan Schedule with respect to the Acoustic Mortgage Loans is
complete, true and correct;
(b) Payments Current. All payments required to be made up to the Closing
Date for the Acoustic Mortgage Loan under the terms of the Mortgage Note, other
than payments for which the related due date was not thirty or more days prior
to the Closing Date, have been made and credited. No Acoustic Mortgage Loan has
been delinquent for thirty or more days at any time since the origination of the
Acoustic Mortgage Loan. The first Monthly Payment shall be made with respect to
the Acoustic Mortgage Loan on its Due Date or within thirty (30) days of its Due
Date, all in accordance with the terms of the related Mortgage Note;
(c) No Outstanding Charges. There are no defaults in complying with the
terms of the Mortgage, and all taxes, governmental assessments, insurance
premiums, water, sewer and municipal charges, leasehold payments or ground rents
which previously became due and owing have been paid, or an escrow of funds has
been established in an amount sufficient to pay for every such item which
remains unpaid and which has been assessed but is not yet due and payable. The
Seller has not advanced funds, or induced, solicited or knowingly received any
advance of funds by a party other than the Mortgagor, directly or indirectly,
for the payment of any amount required under the Acoustic Mortgage Loan, except
for interest accruing from the date of the Mortgage Note or date of disbursement
of the Acoustic Mortgage Loan proceeds, whichever is earlier, to the day which
precedes by one month the Due Date of the first installment of principal and
interest;
(d) Original Terms Unmodified. The terms of the Mortgage Note and Mortgage
have not been impaired, waived, altered or modified in any respect, from the
date of origination except by a written instrument which has been recorded, if
necessary to protect the interests of the Purchaser, and which has been
delivered to the Custodian or to such other Person as the Purchaser shall
designate in writing, and the terms of which are reflected in the Acoustic
Mortgage Loan Schedule. No Acoustic Mortgage Loan has been modified so as to
restructure the payment obligations or re-age the Acoustic Mortgage Loan. The
substance of any such waiver, alteration or modification has been approved by
the title insurer, if any, to the extent required by the policy, and its terms
are reflected on the Acoustic Mortgage Loan Schedule, if applicable. No
Mortgagor has been released, in whole or in part, except in connection with an
assumption agreement, approved by the issuer of the title insurer, to the extent
required by the policy, and which assumption agreement is part of the Custodial
File delivered to the Custodian or to such other Person as the Purchaser shall
designate in writing and the terms of which are reflected in the Acoustic
Mortgage Loan Schedule;
(e) No Defenses. The Acoustic Mortgage Loan is not subject to any right of
rescission, set-off, counterclaim or defense, including without limitation the
defense of usury, nor will the operation of any of the terms of the Mortgage
Note or the Mortgage, or the exercise of any right thereunder, render either the
Mortgage Note or the Mortgage unenforceable, in whole or in part, or subject to
any right of rescission, set-off, counterclaim or defense, including without
limitation the defense of usury, and no such right of rescission, set-off,
counterclaim or defense has been asserted with respect thereto, and to the best
of the Seller's knowledge, no Mortgagor was a debtor in any state or Federal
bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding at the time the Acoustic Mortgage Loan was
originated;
(f) Hazard Insurance. Pursuant to the terms of the Mortgage, all buildings
or other improvements upon the Mortgaged Property are insured by a generally
acceptable insurer against loss by fire, hazards of extended coverage and such
other hazards as are provided for in the Xxxxxx Xxx Guides or by Xxxxxxx Mac, as
well as all additional requirements set forth in Section 2.10 of the Interim
Servicing Agreement. If required by the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, as
amended, each Acoustic Mortgage Loan is covered by a flood insurance policy
meeting the requirements of the current guidelines of the Federal Insurance
Administration is in effect which policy conforms to Xxxxxx Xxx and Xxxxxxx Mac,
as well as all additional requirements set forth in Section 2.10 of the Interim
Servicing Agreement, dated as November 1, 2004 between Acoustic and GSMC (the
"Interim Servicing Agreement"). All individual insurance policies contain a
standard mortgagee clause naming Acoustic and its successors and assigns as
mortgagee, and all premiums thereon have been paid. The Mortgage obligates the
Mortgagor thereunder to maintain the hazard insurance policy at the Mortgagor's
cost and expense, and on the Mortgagor's failure to do so, authorizes the holder
of the Mortgage to obtain and maintain such insurance at such Mortgagor's cost
and expense, and to seek reimbursement therefor from the Mortgagor. Where
required by state law or regulation, the Mortgagor has been given an opportunity
to choose the carrier of the required hazard insurance, provided the policy is
not a "master" or "blanket" hazard insurance policy covering a condominium, or
any hazard insurance policy covering the common facilities of a planned unit
development;
(g) Compliance with Applicable Laws. Any and all requirements of any
federal, state or local law including, without limitation, usury,
truth-in-lending, real estate settlement procedures, consumer credit protection,
equal credit opportunity and disclosure laws or unfair and deceptive practices
laws applicable to the Acoustic Mortgage Loan including, without limitation, any
provisions relating to Prepayment Premiums, have been complied with, the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will not involve the
violation of any such laws or regulations. Each Acoustic Mortgage Loan at the
time it was made complied in all material respects with applicable local, state,
and federal laws, including, but not limited to, all applicable predatory and
abusive lending laws;
(h) No Satisfaction of Mortgage. The Mortgage has not been satisfied,
canceled, subordinated or rescinded, in whole or in part, and the Mortgaged
Property has not been released from the lien of the Mortgage, in whole or in
part, nor has any instrument been executed that would effect any such release,
cancellation, subordination or rescission. The Seller has not waived the
performance by the Mortgagor of any action, if the Mortgagor's failure to
perform such action would cause the Acoustic Mortgage Loan to be in default, nor
has the Seller waived any default resulting from any action or inaction by the
Mortgagor;
(i) Location and Type of Mortgaged Property. The Mortgaged Property is
located in the state identified in the Acoustic Mortgage Loan Schedule and
consists of real property with a detached single family residence erected
thereon, or a two- to four-family dwelling, or an individual condominium unit in
a low-rise condominium project, or an individual unit in a planned unit
development or a de minimis planned unit development which is in each case four
stories or less, provided, however, that any mobile home (double wide only) or
manufactured dwelling shall conform with the applicable Xxxxxx Mae and Xxxxxxx
Mac requirements regarding such dwellings and that no Acoustic Mortgage Loan is
secured by a single parcel of real property with a cooperative housing
corporation, a log home or a mobile home erected thereon or by a mixed-use
property, a property in excess of 10 acres, or other unique property types;
(j) Valid First or Second Lien. The Mortgage is a valid, subsisting,
enforceable and perfected, first or second lien (as applicable) on the Mortgaged
Property, including all buildings and improvements on the Mortgaged Property and
all installations and mechanical, electrical, plumbing, heating and air
conditioning systems located in or annexed to such buildings, and all additions,
alterations and replacements made at any time with respect to the foregoing. The
lien of the Mortgage is subject only to:
(1) the lien of current real property taxes and assessments not yet
due and payable;
(2) covenants, conditions and restrictions, rights of way, easements
and other matters of the public record as of the date of recording
acceptable to prudent mortgage lending institutions generally and
specifically referred to in the lender's title insurance policy delivered
to the originator of the Acoustic Mortgage Loan and (a) specifically
referred to or otherwise considered in the appraisal made for the
originator of the Acoustic Mortgage Loan or (b) which do not adversely
affect the Appraised Value of the Mortgaged Property set forth in such
appraisal;
(3) other matters to which like properties are commonly subject
which do not materially interfere with the benefits of the security
intended to be provided by the Mortgage or the use, enjoyment, value or
marketability of the related Mortgaged Property; and
(4) with respect to Second Lien Mortgage Loans, the lien of the
first mortgage on the Mortgaged Property.
Any security agreement, chattel mortgage or equivalent document
related to and delivered in connection with the Acoustic Mortgage Loan
establishes and creates a valid, subsisting, enforceable and perfected (A)
first lien and first priority security interest with respect to each first
lien mortgage loan, or (B) second lien and second priority security
interest with respect to each Second Lien Mortgage Loan, in either case,
on the property described therein and Seller has full right to sell and
assign the same to Purchaser.
(k) Validity of Mortgage Documents. The Mortgage Note and the Mortgage and
any other agreement executed and delivered by a Mortgagor in connection with a
Acoustic Mortgage Loan are genuine, and each is the legal, valid and binding
obligation of the maker thereof enforceable in accordance with its terms
(including, without limitation, any provisions therein relating to Prepayment
Premiums). To the best of the Seller's knowledge, all parties to the Mortgage
Note, the Mortgage and any other such related agreement had legal capacity to
enter into the Acoustic Mortgage Loan and to execute and deliver the Mortgage
Note, the Mortgage and any such agreement, and the Mortgage Note, the Mortgage
and any other such related agreement have been duly and properly executed by
other such related parties;
(l) Full Disbursement of Proceeds. The Acoustic Mortgage Loan has been
closed and the proceeds of the Acoustic Mortgage Loan have been fully disbursed
and there is no requirement for future advances thereunder, and any and all
requirements as to completion of any on-site or off-site improvement and as to
disbursements of any escrow funds therefor have been complied with. All costs,
fees and expenses incurred in making or closing the Acoustic Mortgage Loan and
the recording of the Mortgage were paid, and the Mortgagor is not entitled to
any refund of any amounts paid or due under the Mortgage Note or Mortgage;
(m) Ownership. The Seller is the sole owner of record and holder of the
Acoustic Mortgage Loan and the indebtedness evidenced by each Mortgage Note. The
Acoustic Mortgage Loan is not assigned or pledged, and the Seller has good,
indefeasible and marketable title thereto, and has full right to transfer and
sell the Acoustic Mortgage Loan to the Purchaser free and clear of any
encumbrance, equity, participation interest, lien, pledge, charge, claim or
security interest, and has full right and authority subject to no interest or
participation of, or agreement with, any other party, to sell and assign each
Acoustic Mortgage Loan pursuant to this Agreement;
(n) Doing Business. All parties which have had any interest in the
Acoustic Mortgage Loan, whether as mortgagee, assignee, pledgee or otherwise,
are (or, during the period in which they held and disposed of such interest,
were) (1) in compliance with any and all applicable licensing requirements of
the laws of the state wherein the Mortgaged Property is located, and (2) either
(i) organized under the laws of such state, or (ii) qualified to do business in
such state, or (iii) a federal savings and loan association, a savings bank or a
national bank having a principal office in such state, or (3) not doing business
in such state;
(o) Title Insurance. The Acoustic Mortgage Loan is covered by an ALTA
lender's title insurance policy, or with respect to any Acoustic Mortgage Loan
for which the related Mortgaged Property is located in California a CLTA
lender's title insurance policy, or other generally acceptable form of policy or
insurance acceptable to Xxxxxx Xxx or Xxxxxxx Mac and each such title insurance
policy is issued by a title insurer acceptable to Xxxxxx Mae or Xxxxxxx Mac and
qualified to do business in the jurisdiction where the Mortgaged Property is
located, insuring the Seller, its successors and assigns, as to the first
priority lien (with respect to first lien Acoustic Mortgage Loans) or second
priority lien (with respect to Second Lien Mortgage Loans) of the Mortgage in
the original principal amount of the Acoustic Mortgage Loan, subject only to the
exceptions contained in clauses (1), (2), (3) and (4) of paragraph (j) of this
Exhibit I, and in the case of adjustable rate Acoustic Mortgage Loans, against
any loss by reason of the invalidity or unenforceability of the lien resulting
from the provisions of the Mortgage providing for adjustment to the Mortgage
Interest Rate and Monthly Payment. Where required by state law or regulation,
the Mortgagor has been given the opportunity to choose the carrier of the
required mortgage title insurance. Additionally, such lender's title insurance
policy affirmatively insures ingress and egress, and against encroachments by or
upon the Mortgaged Property or any interest therein. The title policy does not
contain any special exceptions (other than the standard exclusions) for zoning
and uses and has been marked to delete the standard survey exceptions or to
replace the standard survey exception with a specific survey reading. The
Seller, its successor and assigns, are the sole insureds of such lender's title
insurance policy, and such lender's title insurance policy is valid and remains
in full force and effect and will be in force and effect upon the consummation
of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. No claims have been made
under such lender's title insurance policy, and no prior holder of the related
Mortgage, including the Seller, has done, by act or omission, anything which
would impair the coverage of such lender's title insurance policy;
(p) No Defaults. Other than payments due but not yet 30 days or more
delinquent, to the best of the Seller's knowledge, there is no default, breach,
violation or event which would permit acceleration existing under the Mortgage
or the Mortgage Note and no event which, with the passage of time or with notice
and the expiration of any grace or cure period, would constitute a default,
breach, violation or event which would permit acceleration, and neither the
Seller nor any of its affiliates nor any of their respective predecessors, have
waived any default, breach, violation or event which would permit acceleration.
With respect to each Second Lien Mortgage Loan, (i) the prior mortgage is in
full force and effect, (ii) there is no default, breach, violation or event of
acceleration existing under such prior mortgage or the related mortgage note,
(iii) as of the Closing Date, no event which, with the passage of time or with
notice and the expiration of any grace or cure period, would constitute a
default, breach, violation or event of acceleration thereunder, and either (A)
the prior mortgage contains a provision which allows or (B) applicable law
requires, the mortgagee under the Second Lien Mortgage Loan to receive notice
of, and affords such mortgagee an opportunity to cure any default by payment in
full or otherwise under the prior mortgage;
(q) No Mechanics' Liens. There are no mechanics' or similar liens or
claims which have been filed for work, labor or material (and no rights are
outstanding that under law could give rise to such liens) affecting the related
Mortgaged Property which are or may be liens prior to, or equal or coordinate
with, the lien of the related Mortgage; provided, however, that this warranty
shall be deemed not to have been made at the time of the initial issuance of the
Certificates if a title policy affording, in substance, the same protection
afforded by this warranty is furnished to the Trustee by the Seller;
(r) Location of Improvements; No Encroachments. All improvements which
were considered in determining the Appraised Value of the Mortgaged Property lay
wholly within the boundaries and building restriction lines of the Mortgaged
Property, and no improvements on adjoining properties encroach upon the
Mortgaged Property. To the best of the Seller's knowledge, no improvement
located on or being part of the Mortgaged Property is in violation of any
applicable zoning law or regulation;
(s) Origination; Payment Terms. The Acoustic Mortgage Loan was originated
by a mortgagee approved by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
pursuant to Sections 203 and 211 of the National Housing Act, a savings and loan
association, a savings bank, a commercial bank, credit union, insurance company
or other similar institution which is supervised and examined by a federal or
state authority. The documents, instruments and agreements submitted for loan
underwriting were not falsified and contain no untrue statement of material fact
or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to
make the information and statements therein not misleading. No Acoustic Mortgage
Loan contains terms or provisions which would result in negative amortization.
Principal payments on the Acoustic Mortgage Loan commenced no more than sixty
days after funds were disbursed in connection with the Acoustic Mortgage Loan.
The Mortgage Interest Rate as well as the Lifetime Rate Cap and the Periodic
Mortgage Interest Rate Cap, are as set forth on the Acoustic Mortgage Loan
Schedule. Except with respect to Interest Only Mortgage Loans, the Mortgage Note
is payable in equal monthly installments of principal and interest sufficient to
amortize the Acoustic Mortgage Loan fully by the stated maturity date, over an
original term of not more than thirty years from commencement of amortization
with interest calculated and payable in arrears. All installments of interest
with respect to Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loans are subject to change due to the
adjustments to the Mortgage Interest Rate on each Adjustment Date. The Acoustic
Mortgage Loan is payable on the first day of each month. No Acoustic Mortgage
Loan is a balloon mortgage loan that has an original stated maturity of less
than seven (7) years;
(t) Customary Provisions. The Mortgage contains customary and enforceable
provisions such as to render the rights and remedies of the holder thereof
adequate for the realization against the Mortgaged Property of the benefits of
the security provided thereby, including, (i) in the case of a Mortgage
designated as a deed of trust, by trustee's sale, and (ii) otherwise by judicial
foreclosure. There is no homestead or other exemption available to a Mortgagor
which would interfere with the right to sell the Mortgaged Property at a
trustee's sale or the right to foreclose the Mortgage, subject to applicable
federal and state laws and judicial precedent with respect to bankruptcy and
right of redemption or similar law;
(u) Conformance with Underwriting Guidelines. The Acoustic Mortgage Loan
was underwritten in accordance with the Underwriting Guidelines (a copy of which
is attached as Exhibit H to the Acoustic Purchase Agreement);
(v) Occupancy of the Mortgaged Property. To the best of the Seller's
knowledge, the Mortgaged Property is lawfully occupied under applicable law. All
inspections, licenses and certificates required to be made or issued with
respect to all occupied portions of the Mortgaged Property and, with respect to
the use and occupancy of the same, including but not limited to certificates of
occupancy and fire underwriting certificates, have been made or obtained from
the appropriate authorities;
(w) Mortgaged Property Undamaged; No Condemnation Proceedings. There is no
proceeding pending or, to the Seller's knowledge, threatened for the total or
partial condemnation of the Mortgaged Property. The Mortgaged Property is
undamaged by waste, fire, earthquake or earth movement, windstorm, flood,
hurricane, tornado or other casualty so as to affect adversely the value of the
Mortgaged Property as security for the Acoustic Mortgage Loan or the use for
which the premises were intended. There have not been any condemnation
proceedings with respect to the Mortgaged Property and the Seller has no
knowledge of any such proceedings in the future;
(x) Prior Servicing. Each Acoustic Mortgage Loan has been serviced in
strict compliance with Accepted Servicing Practices;
(y) Credit Information. As to each consumer report (as defined in the Fair
Credit Reporting Act, Public Law 91-508) or other credit information furnished
by the Seller to the Purchaser, that Seller has full right and authority and is
not precluded by law or contract from furnishing such information to the
Purchaser and the Purchaser is not precluded by the terms of the Mortgage Loan
Documents from furnishing the same to any subsequent or prospective purchaser of
such Mortgage. The Seller shall hold the Purchaser harmless from any and all
damages, losses, costs and expenses (including attorney's fees) arising from
disclosure of credit information in connection with the Purchaser's secondary
marketing operations and the purchase and sale of mortgages. The Seller has in
its capacity as servicer, for each Acoustic Mortgage Loan, fully furnished, in
accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and its implementing regulations,
accurate and complete information (e.g., favorable and unfavorable) on its
borrower credit files to Equifax, Experian and Trans Union Credit Information
Company (three of the credit repositories), on a monthly basis. The Servicer
will transmit full-file credit reporting data for each Acoustic Mortgage Loan
pursuant to Xxxxxx Xxx Guide Announcement 95-19 and that for each Acoustic
Mortgage Loan, Servicer agrees it shall report one of the following statuses
each month as follows: new origination, current, delinquent (30-, 60-, 90-days,
etc.), foreclosed, or charged-off.
(z) Leaseholds. If the Acoustic Mortgage Loan is secured by a long-term
residential lease, (1) the lessor under the lease holds a fee simple interest in
the land; (2) the terms of such lease expressly permit the mortgaging of the
leasehold estate, the assignment of the lease without the lessor's consent and
the acquisition by the holder of the Mortgage of the rights of the lessee upon
foreclosure or assignment in lieu of foreclosure or provide the holder of the
Mortgage with substantially similar protections; (3) the terms of such lease do
not (a) allow the termination thereof upon the lessee's default without the
holder of the Mortgage being entitled to receive written notice of, and
opportunity to cure, such default, (b) allow the termination of the lease in the
event of damage or destruction as long as the Mortgage is in existence, (c)
prohibit the holder of the Mortgage from being insured (or receiving proceeds of
insurance) under the hazard insurance policy or policies relating to the
Mortgaged Property or (d) permit any increase in rent other than pre-established
increases set forth in the lease; (4) the original term of such lease is not
less than 15 years; (5) the term of such lease does not terminate earlier than
five years after the maturity date of the Mortgage Note; and (6) the Mortgaged
Property is located in a jurisdiction in which the use of leasehold estates in
transferring ownership in residential properties is a widely accepted practice;
(aa) Prepayment Premium. The Acoustic Mortgage Loan is subject to a
Prepayment Premium as provided in the related Mortgage Note except as set forth
on the Acoustic Mortgage Loan Schedule. With respect to each Acoustic Mortgage
Loan that has a Prepayment Premium feature, each such Prepayment Premium is
enforceable and will be enforced by the Seller for the benefit of the Purchaser,
and each Prepayment Premium is permitted pursuant to federal, state and local
law. Each such Prepayment Premium is in an amount no more than the maximum
amount permitted under applicable law and no such Prepayment Premium may be
imposed for a term in excess of five (5) years with respect to Acoustic Mortgage
Loans originated prior to October, 1, 2002. With respect to Acoustic Mortgage
Loans originated on or after October 1, 2002, the duration of the prepayment
period shall not exceed three (3) years from the date of the Mortgage Note
unless the Acoustic Mortgage Loan was modified to reduce the prepayment period
to no more than three years from the date of the note and the Mortgagor was
notified in writing of such reduction in prepayment period. With respect to any
Acoustic Mortgage Loan that contains a provision permitting imposition of a
premium upon a prepayment prior to maturity: (i) prior to the loan's
origination, the borrower agreed to such premium in exchange for a monetary
benefit, including but not limited to a rate or fee reduction, (ii) prior to the
loan's origination, the borrower was offered the option of obtaining a mortgage
loan that did not require payment of such a premium, (iii) the prepayment
premium is disclosed to the borrower in the loan documents pursuant to
applicable state, local and federal law, and (iv) notwithstanding any state,
local or federal law to the contrary, the Servicer shall not impose such
prepayment premium in any instance when the mortgage debt is accelerated as the
result of the borrower's default in making the loan payments;
(bb) Predatory Lending Regulations. No Acoustic Mortgage Loan is a High
Cost or Covered Loan, as applicable. No Acoustic Mortgage Loan originated on or
after October 1, 2002 through March 6, 2003 is governed by the Georgia Fair
Lending Act.
(cc) Single-premium Credit Life Insurance Policy. In connection with the
origination of any Acoustic Mortgage Loan, no proceeds from any Acoustic
Mortgage Loan were used to finance or acquire a single-premium credit life
insurance policy. No Mortgagor was required to purchase any single premium
credit insurance policy (e.g., life, disability, accident, unemployment, or
health insurance product) or debt cancellation agreement as a condition of
obtaining the extension of credit. No Mortgagor obtained a prepaid single
premium credit insurance policy (e.g., life, disability, accident, unemployment,
mortgage, property or health insurance) in connection with the origination of
the Acoustic Mortgage Loan; No proceeds from any Acoustic Mortgage Loan were
used to purchase single premium credit insurance policies or debt cancellation
agreements as part of the origination of, or as a condition to closing, such
Acoustic Mortgage Loan;
(dd) Qualified Mortgage. The Acoustic Mortgage Loan is a "qualified
mortgage" within the meaning of Section 860G(a)(3) of the Code;
(ee) LTV. No Acoustic Mortgage Loan has a LTV greater than 100%;
(ff) Arbitration. With respect to any Acoustic Mortgage Loan originated on
or after August 1, 2004, neither the related Mortgage nor the related Mortgage
Note requires the borrower to submit to arbitration to resolve any dispute
arising out of or relating in any way to the Acoustic Mortgage Loan transaction;
and
(gg) Delivery to the Trustee. With respect to each Acoustic Mortgage Loan,
GSMC is in possession of a complete Mortgage File except for the documents which
have been delivered to the Trustee or which have been submitted for recording
and not yet returned.
EXHIBIT II
Representations and Warranties Regarding the ResMAE Mortgage Loans
(a) ResMAE Mortgage Loans as Described. The information set forth in the
ResMAE Mortgage Loan Schedule with respect to the ResMAE Mortgage Loans is
complete, true and correct;
(b) Payments Current. All payments required to be made up to the Closing
Date for the ResMAE Mortgage Loan under the terms of the Mortgage Note, other
than payments for which the related due date was not thirty or more days prior
to the Closing Date, have been made and credited. No ResMAE Mortgage Loan has
been delinquent for thirty or more days at any time since the origination of the
ResMAE Mortgage Loan;
(c) No Outstanding Charges. There are no defaults in complying with the
terms of the Mortgage, and all taxes, governmental assessments, insurance
premiums, water, sewer and municipal charges, leasehold payments or ground rents
which previously became due and owing have been paid, or an escrow of funds has
been established in an amount sufficient to pay for every such item which
remains unpaid and which has been assessed but is not yet due and payable. The
Seller has not advanced funds, or induced, solicited or knowingly received any
advance of funds by a party other than the Mortgagor, directly or indirectly,
for the payment of any amount required under the ResMAE Mortgage Loan, except
for payments in the nature of Escrow Payments and interest accruing from the
date of the Mortgage Note or date of disbursement of the ResMAE Mortgage Loan
proceeds, whichever is earlier, to the day which precedes by one month the Due
Date of the first installment of principal and interest;
(d) Original Terms Unmodified. The terms of the Mortgage Note and Mortgage
have not been impaired, waived, altered or modified in any respect, from the
date of origination except by a written instrument which has been recorded, if
necessary to protect the interests of the Purchaser, and which has been
delivered to the Custodian or to such other Person as the Purchaser shall
designate in writing, and the terms of which are reflected in the ResMAE
Mortgage Loan Schedule. No ResMAE Mortgage Loan has been modified so as to
restructure the payment obligations or re-age the ResMAE Mortgage Loan. The
substance of any such waiver, alteration or modification has been approved by
the title insurer, if any, to the extent required by the policy, and its terms
are reflected on the ResMAE Mortgage Loan Schedule, if applicable. No Mortgagor
has been released, in whole or in part, except in connection with an assumption
agreement, approved by the title insurer, to the extent required by the policy,
and which assumption agreement is part of the Custodial File delivered to the
Custodian or to such other Person as the Purchaser shall designate in writing
and the terms of which are reflected in the ResMAE Mortgage Loan Schedule;
(e) No Defenses. The ResMAE Mortgage Loan is not subject to any right of
rescission, set-off, counterclaim or defense, including without limitation the
defense of usury, nor will the operation of any of the terms of the Mortgage
Note or the Mortgage, or the exercise of any right thereunder, render either the
Mortgage Note or the Mortgage unenforceable, in whole or in part, or subject to
any right of rescission, set-off, counterclaim or defense, including without
limitation the defense of usury, and no such right of rescission, set-off,
counterclaim or defense has been asserted with respect thereto, and to the best
of the Seller's knowledge no Mortgagor was a debtor in any state or Federal
bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding at the time the ResMAE Mortgage Loan was
originated;
(f) Hazard Insurance. All buildings or other improvements upon the
Mortgaged Property are insured by a generally acceptable insurer against loss by
fire, hazards of extended coverage and such other hazards as are customary in
the area in which the Mortgaged Property is located. The Mortgage requires the
related Mortgagor to maintain the forgoing insurance. If required by the
National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, as amended, each ResMAE Mortgage Loan is
covered by a flood insurance policy meeting the requirements of the current
guidelines of the Federal Insurance Administration is in effect. All individual
insurance policies contain a standard mortgagee clause naming the ResMAE and its
successors and assigns as mortgagee, and all premiums thereon have been paid.
The Mortgage obligates the Mortgagor thereunder to maintain the hazard insurance
policy at the Mortgagor's cost and expense, and on the Mortgagor's failure to do
so, authorizes the holder of the Mortgage to obtain and maintain such insurance
at such Mortgagor's cost and expense, and to seek reimbursement therefor from
the Mortgagor. Where required by state law or regulation, the Mortgagor has been
given an opportunity to choose the carrier of the required hazard insurance,
provided the policy is not a "master" or "blanket" hazard insurance policy
covering a condominium, or any hazard insurance policy covering the common
facilities of a planned unit development;
(g) Compliance with Applicable Laws. Any and all requirements of any
federal, state or local law including, without limitation, usury,
truth-in-lending, real estate settlement procedures, consumer credit protection,
equal credit opportunity and disclosure laws or unfair and deceptive practices
laws applicable to the ResMAE Mortgage Loan including, without limitation, any
provisions relating to Prepayment Premiums, have been complied with, the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will not involve the
violation of any such laws or regulations. Each ResMAE Mortgage Loan at the time
it was made complied in all material respects with applicable local, state, and
federal laws, including, but not limited to, all applicable predatory and
abusive lending laws;
(h) No Satisfaction of Mortgage. The Mortgage has not been satisfied,
canceled, subordinated or rescinded, in whole or in part, and the Mortgaged
Property has not been released from the lien of the Mortgage, in whole or in
part, nor has any instrument been executed that would effect any such release,
cancellation, subordination or rescission. The Seller has not waived the
performance by the Mortgagor of any action, if the Mortgagor's failure to
perform such action would cause the ResMAE Mortgage Loan to be in default, nor
has the Seller waived any default resulting from any action or inaction by the
Mortgagor;
(i) Location and Type of Mortgaged Property. The Mortgaged Property is
located in the state identified in the ResMAE Mortgage Loan Schedule and
consists of real property with a detached single family residence erected
thereon, or a two- to four-family dwelling, or an individual condominium unit in
a low-rise condominium project, or an individual unit in a planned unit
development or a de minimis planned unit development which is in each case four
stories or less, provided, however, that no ResMAE Mortgage Loan is secured by a
single parcel of real property with a cooperative housing corporation, a log
home or a mobile home erected thereon or by a mixed-use property, a property in
excess of 20 acres, or other unique property types;
(j) Valid First or Second Lien. The Mortgage is a valid, subsisting,
enforceable and perfected, first or second lien (as applicable) on the Mortgaged
Property, including all buildings and improvements on the Mortgaged Property and
all installations and mechanical, electrical, plumbing, heating and air
conditioning systems located in or annexed to such buildings, and all additions,
alterations and replacements made at any time with respect to the foregoing. The
lien of the Mortgage is subject only to:
(1) the lien of current real property taxes and assessments not yet
due and payable;
(2) covenants, conditions and restrictions, rights of way, easements
and other matters of the public record as of the date of recording
acceptable to prudent mortgage lending institutions generally and
specifically referred to in the lender's title insurance policy delivered
to the originator of the ResMAE Mortgage Loan and (a) specifically
referred to or otherwise considered in the appraisal made for the
originator of the ResMAE Mortgage Loan or (b) which do not adversely
affect the Appraised Value of the Mortgaged Property set forth in such
appraisal;
(3) other matters to which like properties are commonly subject
which do not materially interfere with the benefits of the security
intended to be provided by the Mortgage or the use, enjoyment, value or
marketability of the related Mortgaged Property; and
(4) with respect to Second Lien Mortgage Loans, the lien of the
first mortgage on the Mortgaged Property.
Any security agreement, chattel mortgage or equivalent document related to
and delivered in connection with the ResMAE Mortgage Loan establishes and
creates a valid, subsisting, enforceable and perfected (A) first lien and first
priority security interest with respect to each first lien mortgage loan, or (B)
second lien and second priority security interest with respect to each Second
Lien Mortgage Loan, in either case, on the property described therein and Seller
has full right to sell and assign the same to Purchaser.
(k) Validity of Mortgage Documents. The Mortgage Note and the Mortgage and
any other agreement executed and delivered by a Mortgagor in connection with a
Mortgage Loan are genuine, and each is the legal, valid and binding obligation
of the maker thereof enforceable in accordance with its terms (including,
without limitation, any provisions therein relating to Prepayment Premiums),
subject to bankruptcy, equitable principles and laws affecting creditor rights,
including limitations upon acceleration of a Mortgage Loan in foreclosure. To
the best of the Seller's knowledge, all parties to the Mortgage Note, the
Mortgage and any other such related agreement had legal capacity to enter into
the ResMAE Mortgage Loan and to execute and deliver the Mortgage Note, the
Mortgage and any such agreement, and the Mortgage Note, the Mortgage and any
other such related agreement have been duly and properly executed by other such
related parties;
(l) Full Disbursement of Proceeds. The ResMAE Mortgage Loan has been
closed and the proceeds of the ResMAE Mortgage Loan have been fully disbursed
and there is no requirement for future advances thereunder, and any and all
requirements as to completion of any on-site or off-site improvement and as to
disbursements of any escrow funds therefor have been complied with. All costs,
fees and expenses incurred in making or closing the ResMAE Mortgage Loan and the
recording of the Mortgage were paid, and the Mortgagor is not entitled to any
refund of any amounts paid or due under the Mortgage Note or Mortgage;
(m) Ownership. The Seller is the sole owner and holder of the ResMAE
Mortgage Loan and the indebtedness evidenced by each Mortgage Note. The ResMAE
Mortgage Loan is not assigned or pledged, and the Seller has good, indefeasible
and marketable title thereto, and has full right to transfer and sell the ResMAE
Mortgage Loan to the Purchaser free and clear of any encumbrance, equity,
participation interest, lien, pledge, charge, claim or security interest, and
has full right and authority subject to no interest or participation of, or
agreement with, any other party, to sell and assign each ResMAE Mortgage Loan
pursuant to this Agreement;
(n) Doing Business. All parties which have had any interest in the ResMAE
Mortgage Loan, whether as mortgagee, assignee, pledgee or otherwise, are (or,
during the period in which they held and disposed of such interest, were) (1) in
compliance with any and all applicable licensing requirements of the laws of the
state wherein the Mortgaged Property is located, and (2) either (i) organized
under the laws of such state, or (ii) qualified to do business in such state, or
(iii) a federal savings and loan association, a savings bank or a national bank
having a principal office in such state, or (3) not doing business in such
state;
(o) CLTV, LTV. No ResMAE Mortgage Loan that is a Second Lien Mortgage Loan
has a CLTV in excess of 100%. No ResMAE Mortgage Loan has an LTV greater than
100%.
(p) Title Insurance. The ResMAE Mortgage Loan is covered by an ALTA
lender's title insurance policy, or with respect to any ResMAE Mortgage Loan for
which the related Mortgaged Property is located in California a CLTA lender's
title insurance policy, or other generally acceptable form of policy or
insurance and each such title insurance policy is issued by a title insurer
qualified to do business in the jurisdiction where the Mortgaged Property is
located, insuring the Seller, its successors and assigns, as to the first
priority lien (with respect to first lien ResMAE Mortgage Loans) or second
priority lien (with respect to Second Lien Mortgage Loans) of the Mortgage in
the original principal amount of the ResMAE Mortgage Loan, subject only to the
exceptions contained in clauses (1), (2), (3) and (4) of paragraph (j) of this
Exhibit II, and in the case of adjustable rate Mortgage Loans, against any loss
by reason of the invalidity or unenforceability of the lien resulting from the
provisions of the Mortgage providing for adjustment to the ResMAE Mortgage
Interest Rate and Monthly Payment. Where required by state law or regulation,
the Mortgagor has been given the opportunity to choose the carrier of the
required mortgage title insurance. Additionally, such lender's title insurance
policy affirmatively insures ingress and egress, and against encroachments by or
upon the Mortgaged Property or any interest therein. The Seller, its successor
and assigns, are the sole insureds of such lender's title insurance policy, and
such lender's title insurance policy is valid and remains in full force and
effect and will be in force and effect upon the consummation of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement. No claims have been made under such lender's
title insurance policy, and no prior holder of the related Mortgage, including
the Seller, has done, by act or omission, anything which would impair the
coverage of such lender's title insurance policy;
(q) No Defaults. Other than payments due but not yet 30 days or more
delinquent, to the best of the Seller's knowledge, there is no default, breach,
violation or event which would permit acceleration existing under the Mortgage
or the Mortgage Note and no event which, with the passage of time or with notice
and the expiration of any grace or cure period, would constitute a default,
breach, violation or event which would permit acceleration, and neither the
Seller nor any of its affiliates nor any of their respective predecessors, have
waived any default, breach, violation or event which would permit acceleration.
With respect to each Second Lien Mortgage Loan, (i) the prior mortgage is in
full force and effect, (ii) there is no default, breach, violation or event of
acceleration existing under such prior mortgage or the related mortgage note,
(iii) as of the Closing Date, no event which, with the passage of time or with
notice and the expiration of any grace or cure period, would constitute a
default, breach, violation or event of acceleration thereunder, and either (A)
the prior mortgage contains a provision which allows or (B) applicable law
requires, the mortgagee under the Second Lien Mortgage Loan to receive notice
of, and affords such mortgagee an opportunity to cure any default by payment in
full or otherwise under the prior mortgage;
(r) No Mechanics' Liens. There are no mechanics' or similar liens or
claims which have been filed for work, labor or material (and no rights are
outstanding that under law could give rise to such liens) affecting the related
Mortgaged Property which are or may be liens prior to, or equal or coordinate
with, the lien of the related Mortgage; provided, however, that this warranty
shall be deemed not to have been made at the time of the initial issuance of the
Certificates if a title policy affording, in substance, the same protection
afforded by this warranty is furnished to the Trustee by the Seller;
(s) Location of Improvements; No Encroachments. All improvements which
were considered in determining the Appraised Value of the Mortgaged Property lay
wholly within the boundaries and building restriction lines of the Mortgaged
Property, and no improvements on adjoining properties encroached upon the
Mortgaged Property. To the best of the Seller's knowledge, no improvement
located on or being part of the Mortgaged Property is in violation of any
applicable zoning law or regulation;
(t) Origination; Payment Terms. The ResMAE Mortgage Loan was originated by
a mortgagee approved by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development pursuant
to Sections 203 and 211 of the National Housing Act, a savings and loan
association, a savings bank, a commercial bank, credit union, insurance company
or other similar institution which is supervised and examined by a federal or
state authority. No ResMAE Mortgage Loan contains terms or provisions which
would result in negative amortization. Principal and/or interest payments on the
ResMAE Mortgage Loan commenced no more than sixty days after funds were
disbursed in connection with the ResMAE Mortgage Loan. The Mortgage Interest
Rate as well as the Lifetime Rate Cap and the Periodic Mortgage Interest Rate
Cap, are as set forth on ResMAE Mortgage Loan Schedule. Except with respect to
ResMAE Mortgage Loans that are Interest Only Mortgage Loans during the interest
only period, the Mortgage Note is payable in equal monthly installments of
principal and interest, which installments of interest, with respect to
Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loans, are subject to change due to the adjustments to
the Mortgage Interest Rate on each Adjustment Date, with interest calculated and
payable in arrears, sufficient to amortize the ResMAE Mortgage Loan fully by the
stated maturity date, over an original term of not more than thirty years from
commencement of amortization. The ResMAE Mortgage Loan is payable on the first
day of each month. No ResMAE Mortgage Loan is a balloon mortgage loan that has
an original stated maturity of less than seven (7) years;
(u) Customary Provisions. The Mortgage contains customary and enforceable
provisions such as to render the rights and remedies of the holder thereof
adequate for the realization against the Mortgaged Property of the benefits of
the security provided thereby, including, (i) in the case of a Mortgage
designated as a deed of trust, by trustee's sale, and (ii) otherwise by judicial
foreclosure. There is no homestead or other exemption available to a Mortgagor
which would interfere with the right to sell the Mortgaged Property at a
trustee's sale or the right to foreclose the Mortgage, subject to applicable
federal and state laws and judicial precedent with respect to bankruptcy and
right of redemption or similar law;
(v) Conformance with Underwriting Guidelines. The ResMAE Mortgage Loan was
underwritten in accordance with the Underwriting Guidelines (a copy of which is
attached as Exhibit J to the ResMAE Purchase Agreement);
(w) Occupancy of the Mortgaged Property. To the best of the Seller's
knowledge, the Mortgaged Property is lawfully occupied under applicable law. All
inspections, licenses and certificates required to be made or issued with
respect to all occupied portions of the Mortgaged Property and, with respect to
the use and occupancy of the same, including but not limited to certificates of
occupancy and fire underwriting certificates, have been made or obtained from
the appropriate authorities;
(x) Mortgaged Property Undamaged; No Condemnation Proceedings. There is no
proceeding pending or, to the Seller's knowledge, threatened for the total or
partial condemnation of the Mortgaged Property. The Mortgaged Property is
undamaged by waste, fire, earthquake or earth movement, windstorm, flood,
hurricane, tornado or other casualty so as to affect adversely the value of the
Mortgaged Property as security for the ResMAE Mortgage Loan or the use for which
the premises were intended. There have not been any condemnation proceedings
with respect to the Mortgaged Property and the Seller has no knowledge of any
such threatened proceedings in the future;
(y) Prior Servicing. The servicing and collection practices used by
ResMAE, and any prior servicer with respect to the ResMAE Mortgage Loans have
been in all respects in compliance with Accepted Servicing Practices;
(z) Credit Information. As to each consumer report (as defined in the Fair
Credit Reporting Act, Public Law 91-508) or other credit information furnished
by the Seller to the Purchaser, that Seller has full right and authority and is
not precluded by law or contract from furnishing such information to the
Purchaser and the Purchaser is not precluded by the terms of the Mortgage Loan
Documents from furnishing the same to any subsequent or prospective purchaser of
such Mortgage. The Seller has in its capacity as servicer, for each ResMAE
Mortgage Loan, fully furnished, in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act
and its implementing regulations, accurate and complete information (e.g.,
favorable and unfavorable) on its borrower credit files to Equifax, Experian and
Trans Union Credit Information Company (three of the credit repositories), on a
monthly basis.
(aa) Leaseholds. If the ResMAE Mortgage Loan is secured by a long-term
residential lease, (1) the lessor under the lease holds a fee simple interest in
the land; (2) the terms of such lease expressly permit the mortgaging of the
leasehold estate, the assignment of the lease without the lessor's consent and
the acquisition by the holder of the Mortgage of the rights of the lessee upon
foreclosure or assignment in lieu of foreclosure or provide the holder of the
Mortgage with substantially similar protections; (3) the terms of such lease do
not (a) allow the termination thereof upon the lessee's default without the
holder of the Mortgage being entitled to receive written notice of, and
opportunity to cure, such default, (b) allow the termination of the lease in the
event of damage or destruction as long as the Mortgage is in existence, (c)
prohibit the holder of the Mortgage from being insured (or receiving proceeds of
insurance) under the hazard insurance policy or policies relating to the
Mortgaged Property or (d) permit any increase in rent other than pre-established
increases set forth in the lease; (4) the original term of such lease is not
less than 15 years; (5) the term of such lease does not terminate earlier than
five years after the maturity date of the Mortgage Note; and (6) the Mortgaged
Property is located in a jurisdiction in which the use of leasehold estates in
transferring ownership in residential properties is a widely accepted practice;
(bb) Prepayment Premium. The ResMAE Mortgage Loan is subject to a
Prepayment Premium as provided in the related Mortgage Note except as set forth
on the Mortgage Loan Schedule. With respect to each ResMAE Mortgage Loan that
has a Prepayment Premium feature, each such Prepayment Premium is enforceable
and will be enforced by the Seller for the benefit of the Purchaser, subject to
bankruptcy, equitable principles and laws affecting creditor rights, including
limitations upon acceleration of a Mortgage Loan in foreclosure, and each
Prepayment Premium is permitted pursuant to federal, state and local law. No
such Prepayment Premium may be imposed for a term in excess of five (5) years
with respect to ResMAE Mortgage Loans originated prior to October, 1, 2002. With
respect to ResMAE Mortgage Loans originated on or after October 1, 2002, the
duration of the prepayment period does not exceed three (3) years from the date
of the Mortgage Note unless the ResMAE Mortgage Loan was modified to reduce the
prepayment period to no more than three (3) years from the date of the note and
the Mortgagor was notified in writing of such reduction in prepayment period.
With respect to any ResMAE Mortgage Loan that contains a provision permitting
imposition of a premium upon a prepayment prior to maturity: (i) prior to the
loan's origination, the Mortgagor agreed to such premium in exchange for a
monetary benefit, including but not limited to a rate or fee reduction, (ii)
prior to the loan's origination, the Mortgagor was offered the option of
obtaining a mortgage loan that did not require payment of such a premium, (iii)
the prepayment premium is disclosed to the Mortgagor in the loan documents
pursuant to applicable state, local and federal law, and (iv) notwithstanding
any state, local or federal law to the contrary, the Servicer shall not impose
such prepayment premium in any instance when the mortgage debt is accelerated as
the result of the Mortgagor's default in making the loan payments;
(cc) Predatory Lending Regulations. No ResMAE Mortgage Loan is a High Cost
or Covered Loan, as applicable, and no ResMAE Mortgage Loan originated on or
after October 1, 2002 through March 6, 2003 is governed by the Georgia Fair
Lending Act;
(dd) Single-premium Credit Life Insurance Policy. In connection with the
origination of any ResMAE Mortgage Loan, no proceeds from any ResMAE Mortgage
Loan were used to finance or acquire a single-premium credit life insurance
policy, credit disability, credit unemployment or credit property insurance
policy;
(ee) Qualified Mortgage. The ResMAE Mortgage Loan is a "qualified
mortgage" within the meaning of Section 860G(a)(3) of the Code;
(ff) Arbitration. With respect to any ResMAE Mortgage Loan originated on
or after August 1, 2004, neither the related Mortgage nor the related Mortgage
Note requires the Mortgagor to submit to arbitration to resolve any dispute
arising out of or relating in any way to the ResMAE Mortgage Loan transaction;
and
(gg) Delivery to the Trustee. With respect to each ResMAE Mortgage Loan,
GSMC is in possession of a complete Mortgage File except for the documents which
have been delivered to the Trustee or which have been submitted for recording
and not returned yet.
EXHIBIT III
Representations and Warranties Regarding the Meritage Mortgage Loans
(a) Meritage Mortgage Loans as Described. The information set forth in the
Meritage Mortgage Loan Schedule with respect to the ResMAE Mortgage Loans is
complete, true and correct;
(b) Payments Current. All payments required to be made up to the Closing
Date for the Meritage Mortgage Loan under the terms of the Mortgage Note, other
than payments for which the related due date was not thirty or more days prior
to the Closing Date, have been made and credited. No Meritage Mortgage Loan has
been delinquent for thirty or more days at any time since the origination of the
Meritage Mortgage Loan. The first Monthly Payment shall be made with respect to
the Meritage Mortgage Loan on its Due Date or within the grace period, all in
accordance with the terms of the related Mortgage Note;
(c) No Outstanding Charges. There are no defaults in complying with the
terms of the Mortgage, and all taxes, governmental assessments, insurance
premiums, water, sewer and municipal charges, leasehold payments or ground rents
which previously became due and owing have been paid, or an escrow of funds has
been established in an amount sufficient to pay for every such item which
remains unpaid and which has been assessed but is not yet due and payable. The
Seller has not advanced funds, or induced, solicited or knowingly received any
advance of funds by a party other than the Mortgagor, directly or indirectly,
for the payment of any amount required under the Meritage Mortgage Loan, except
for interest accruing from the date of the Mortgage Note or date of disbursement
of the Mortgage Loan proceeds, whichever is earlier, to the day which precedes
by one month the Due Date of the first installment of principal and interest;
(d) Original Terms Unmodified. The terms of the Mortgage Note and Mortgage
have not been impaired, waived, altered or modified in any respect, from the
date of origination except by a written instrument which has been recorded, if
necessary to protect the interests of the Purchaser, and which has been
delivered to the Custodian or to such other Person as the Purchaser shall
designate in writing, and the terms of which are reflected in the Meritage
Mortgage Loan Schedule. No Meritage Mortgage Loan has been modified so as to
restructure the payment obligations or re-age the Meritage Mortgage Loan. The
substance of any such waiver, alteration or modification has been approved by
the title insurer, if any, to the extent required by the policy, and its terms
are reflected on the Meritage Mortgage Loan Schedule, if applicable. No
Mortgagor has been released, in whole or in part, except in connection with an
assumption agreement, approved by the issuer of the title insurer, to the extent
required by the policy, and which assumption agreement is part of the Meritage
Custodial File delivered to the Custodian or to such other Person as the
Purchaser shall designate in writing and the terms of which are reflected in the
Meritage Mortgage Loan Schedule;
(e) No Defenses. The Meritage Mortgage Loan is not subject to any right of
rescission, set-off, counterclaim or defense, including without limitation the
defense of usury, nor will the operation of any of the terms of the Mortgage
Note or the Mortgage, or the exercise of any right thereunder, render either the
Mortgage Note or the Mortgage unenforceable, in whole or in part, or subject to
any right of rescission, set-off, counterclaim or defense, including without
limitation the defense of usury, and no such right of rescission, set-off,
counterclaim or defense has been asserted with respect thereto, and to the best
of Seller's knowledge, no Mortgagor was a debtor in any state or Federal
bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding at the time the Meritage Mortgage Loan was
originated;
(f) Hazard Insurance. Pursuant to the terms of the Mortgage, all buildings
or other improvements upon the Mortgaged Property are insured by a generally
acceptable insurer against loss by fire, hazards of extended coverage and such
other hazards as are provided for in the Xxxxxx Xxx Guides or by Xxxxxxx Mac, as
well as all additional requirements set forth in Section 2.10 of the Interim
Servicing Agreement dated as of July 1, 2005 between Meritage and GSMC (the
"Meritage Interim Servicing Agreement"). If required by the National Flood
Insurance Act of 1968, as amended, each Mortgage Loan is covered by a flood
insurance policy meeting the requirements of the current guidelines of the
Federal Insurance Administration is in effect which policy conforms to Xxxxxx
Xxx and Xxxxxxx Mac, as well as all additional requirements set forth in Section
2.10 of the Meritage Interim Servicing Agreement. All individual insurance
policies contain a standard mortgagee clause naming the Meritage and its
successors and assigns as mortgagee, and all premiums thereon have been paid.
The Mortgage obligates the Mortgagor thereunder to maintain the hazard insurance
policy at the Mortgagor's cost and expense, and on the Mortgagor's failure to do
so, authorizes the holder of the Mortgage to obtain and maintain such insurance
at such Mortgagor's cost and expense, and to seek reimbursement therefor from
the Mortgagor. Where required by state law or regulation, the Mortgagor has been
given an opportunity to choose the carrier of the required hazard insurance,
provided the policy is not a "master" or "blanket" hazard insurance policy
covering a condominium, or any hazard insurance policy covering the common
facilities of a planned unit development;
(g) Compliance with Applicable Laws. Any and all requirements of any
federal, state or local law including, without limitation, usury,
truth-in-lending, real estate settlement procedures, consumer credit protection,
equal credit opportunity and disclosure laws or unfair and deceptive practices
laws applicable to the Meritage Mortgage Loan including, without limitation, any
provisions relating to Prepayment Premiums, have been complied with, the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will not involve the
violation of any such laws or regulations. Each Meritage Mortgage Loan at the
time it was made complied in all material respects with applicable local, state,
and federal laws, including, but not limited to, all applicable predatory and
abusive lending laws;
(h) No Satisfaction of Mortgage. The Mortgage has not been satisfied,
canceled, subordinated or rescinded, in whole or in part, and the Mortgaged
Property has not been released from the lien of the Mortgage, in whole or in
part, nor has any instrument been executed that would effect any such release,
cancellation, subordination or rescission. The Seller has not waived the
performance by the Meritage Mortgagor of any action, if the Mortgagor's failure
to perform such action would cause the Meritage Mortgage Loan to be in default,
nor has the Seller waived any default resulting from any action or inaction by
the Mortgagor;
(i) Location and Type of Mortgaged Property. The Mortgaged Property is
located in the state identified in the Meritage Mortgage Loan Schedule and
consists of real property with a detached single family residence erected
thereon, or a two- to four-family dwelling, or an individual condominium unit in
a low-rise condominium project, or an individual unit in a planned unit
development or a de minimis planned unit development which is in each case four
stories or less, provided, however, that any mobile home (double wide only) or
manufactured dwelling shall conform with the applicable Xxxxxx Mae or Xxxxxxx
Mac requirements regarding such dwellings and that no Meritage Mortgage Loan is
secured by a single parcel of real property with a cooperative housing
corporation, a log home or a mobile home erected thereon or by a mixed-use
property, or other unique property types;
(j) Valid First or Second Lien. The Mortgage is a valid, subsisting,
enforceable and perfected, first or second lien (as applicable) on the Mortgaged
Property, including all buildings and improvements on the Mortgaged Property and
all installations and mechanical, electrical, plumbing, heating and air
conditioning systems located in or annexed to such buildings, and all additions,
alterations and replacements made at any time with respect to the foregoing. The
lien of the Mortgage is subject only to:
(1) the lien of current real property taxes and assessments not yet
due and payable;
(2) covenants, conditions and restrictions, rights of way, easements
and other matters of the public record as of the date of recording
acceptable to prudent mortgage lending institutions generally and
specifically referred to in the lender's title insurance policy delivered
to the originator of the Mortgage Loan and (a) specifically referred to or
otherwise considered in the appraisal made for the originator of the
Mortgage Loan or (b) which do not adversely affect the Appraised Value of
the Mortgaged Property set forth in such appraisal;
(3) other matters to which like properties are commonly subject
which do not materially interfere with the benefits of the security
intended to be provided by the Mortgage or the use, enjoyment, value or
marketability of the related Mortgaged Property; and
(4) with respect to Second Lien Mortgage Loans, the lien of the
first mortgage on the Mortgaged Property.
Any security agreement, chattel mortgage or equivalent document related to
and delivered in connection with the Meritage Mortgage Loan establishes and
creates a valid, subsisting, enforceable and perfected (A) first lien and first
priority security interest with respect to each first lien mortgage loan, or (B)
second lien and second priority security interest with respect to each Second
Lien Mortgage Loan, in either case, on the property described therein and Seller
has full right to sell and assign the same to Purchaser.
(k) Validity of Mortgage Documents. The Mortgage Note and the Mortgage and
any other agreement executed and delivered by a Mortgagor in connection with a
Mortgage Loan are genuine, and each is the legal, valid and binding obligation
of the maker thereof enforceable in accordance with its terms (including,
without limitation, any provisions therein relating to Prepayment Premiums). To
the best of the Seller's knowledge, all parties to the Mortgage Note, the
Mortgage and any other such related agreement had legal capacity to enter into
the Mortgage Loan and to execute and deliver the Mortgage Note, the Mortgage and
any such agreement, and the Mortgage Note, the Mortgage and any other such
related agreement have been duly and properly executed by other such related
parties.
(l) Full Disbursement of Proceeds. The Meritage Mortgage Loan has been
closed and the proceeds of the Meritage Mortgage Loan have been fully disbursed
and there is no requirement for future advances thereunder, and any and all
requirements as to completion of any on-site or off-site improvement and as to
disbursements of any escrow funds therefor have been complied with. All costs,
fees and expenses incurred in making or closing the Meritage Mortgage Loan and
the recording of the Mortgage were paid, and the Mortgagor is not entitled to
any refund of any amounts paid or due under the Mortgage Note or Mortgage;
(m) Ownership. As of the related Closing Date, the Seller is the sole
owner of record and holder of the Meritage Mortgage Loan and the indebtedness
evidenced by each Mortgage Note. The Meritage Mortgage Loan is not assigned or
pledged, and the Seller has good, indefeasible and marketable title thereto, and
has full right to transfer and sell the Meritage Mortgage Loan to the Purchaser
free and clear of any encumbrance, equity, participation interest, lien, pledge,
charge, claim or security interest, and has full right and authority subject to
no interest or participation of, or agreement with, any other party, to sell and
assign each Meritage Mortgage Loan pursuant to this Agreement;
(n) Doing Business. All parties which have had any interest in the
Meritage Mortgage Loan, whether as mortgagee, assignee, pledgee or otherwise,
are (or, during the period in which they held and disposed of such interest,
were) (1) in compliance with any and all applicable licensing requirements of
the laws of the state wherein the Mortgaged Property is located, and (2) either
(i) organized under the laws of such state, or (ii) qualified to do business in
such state, or (iii) a federal savings and loan association, a savings bank or a
national bank having a principal office in such state, or (3) not doing business
in such state;
(o) CLTV, LTV. No Meritage Mortgage Loan that is a Second Lien Mortgage
Loan has a CLTV in excess of 100%. No Meritage Mortgage Loan has an LTV greater
than 100%.
(p) Title Insurance. The Meritage Mortgage Loan is covered by an ALTA
lender's title insurance policy, or with respect to any Meritage Mortgage Loan
for which the related Mortgaged Property is located in California a CLTA
lender's title insurance policy, or with respect to any Mortgage Loan for which
the related Mortgaged Property is located in Iowa, an attorney's opinion or
other generally acceptable form of policy or insurance acceptable to Xxxxxx Xxx
or Xxxxxxx Mac and each such title insurance policy is issued by a title insurer
acceptable to Xxxxxx Mae or Xxxxxxx Mac and qualified to do business in the
jurisdiction where the Mortgaged Property is located, insuring the Seller, its
successors and assigns, as to the first priority lien (with respect to first
lien Meritage Mortgage Loans) or second priority lien (with respect to Second
Lien Mortgage Loans) of the Mortgage in the original principal amount of the
Meritage Mortgage Loan, subject only to the exceptions contained in clauses (1),
(2), (3) and (4) of paragraph (j) of this Exhibit III, and in the case of
adjustable rate the Meritage Mortgage Loans, against any loss by reason of the
invalidity or unenforceability of the lien resulting from the provisions of the
Mortgage providing for adjustment to the Mortgage Interest Rate and Monthly
Payment. Where required by state law or regulation, the Mortgagor has been given
the opportunity to choose the carrier of the required mortgage title insurance.
Additionally, such lender's title insurance policy affirmatively insures ingress
and egress, and against encroachments by or upon the Mortgaged Property or any
interest therein. The title policy does not contain any special exceptions
(other than the standard exclusions) for zoning and uses and has been marked to
delete the standard survey exceptions or to replace the standard survey
exception with a specific survey reading. The Seller, its successor and assigns,
are the sole insureds of such lender's title insurance policy, and such lender's
title insurance policy is valid and remains in full force and effect and will be
in force and effect upon the consummation of the transactions contemplated by
this Agreement. No claims have been made under such lender's title insurance
policy, and no prior holder of the related Mortgage, including the Seller, has
done, by act or omission, anything which would impair the coverage of such
lender's title insurance policy;
(q) No Defaults. Other than payments due but not yet 30 days or more
delinquent, to the best of the Seller's knowledge there is no default, breach,
violation or event which would permit acceleration existing under the Mortgage
or the Mortgage Note and no event which, with the passage of time or with notice
and the expiration of any grace or cure period, would constitute a default,
breach, violation or event which would permit acceleration, and neither the
Seller nor any of its affiliates nor any of their respective predecessors, have
waived any default, breach, violation or event which would permit acceleration.
With respect to each Second Lien Mortgage Loan, (i) the prior mortgage is in
full force and effect, (ii) there is no default, breach, violation or event of
acceleration existing under such prior mortgage or the related mortgage note,
(iii) as of the Closing Date, no event which, with the passage of time or with
notice and the expiration of any grace or cure period, would constitute a
default, breach, violation or event of acceleration thereunder, and either (A)
the prior mortgage contains a provision which allows or (B) applicable law
requires, the mortgagee under the Second Lien Mortgage Loan to receive notice
of, and affords such mortgagee an opportunity to cure any default by payment in
full or otherwise under the prior mortgage;
(r) No Mechanics' Liens. There are no mechanics' or similar liens or
claims which have been filed for work, labor or material (and no rights are
outstanding that under law could give rise to such liens) affecting the related
Mortgaged Property which are or may be liens prior to, or equal or coordinate
with, the lien of the related Mortgage; provided, however, that this warranty
shall be deemed not to have been made at the time of the initial issuance of the
Certificates if a title policy affording, in substance, the same protection
afforded by this warranty is furnished to the Trustee by the Seller;
(s) Location of Improvements; No Encroachments. All improvements which
were considered in determining the Appraised Value of the Mortgaged Property lay
wholly within the boundaries and building restriction lines of the Mortgaged
Property, and no improvements on adjoining properties encroach upon the
Mortgaged Property. To the best of the Seller's knowledge, no improvement
located on or being part of the Mortgaged Property is in violation of any
applicable zoning law or regulation;
(t) Origination; Payment Terms. The Meritage Mortgage Loan was originated,
either (a) the originator was a mortgagee approved by the Secretary of Housing
and Urban Development pursuant to Sections 203 and 211 of the National Housing
Act or a savings and loan association, a savings bank, a commercial bank or
similar banking institution which is supervised and examined by a Federal or
State authority or (b) the following requirements have been met with respect to
the Mortgage Loan: Meritage meets the requirements set forth in clause (a), and
(i) such Meritage Mortgage Loan was underwritten in accordance with standards
established by Meritage, using application forms and related credit documents
approved by Meritage, (ii) Meritage approved each application and the related
credit documents before a commitment by the correspondent was issued, and no
such commitment was issued until Meritage agreed to fund such Meritage Mortgage
Loan, (iii) the closing documents for such Meritage Mortgage Loan were prepared
on forms approved by Meritage, and (iv) such Meritage Mortgage Loan was
purchased by Meritage at closing or soon thereafter. The documents, instruments
and agreements submitted for loan underwriting were not falsified and contain no
untrue statement of material fact or omit to state a material fact required to
be stated therein or necessary to make the information and statements therein
not misleading. No Meritage Mortgage Loan contains terms or provisions which
would result in negative amortization. Except with respect to Meritage Mortgage
Loans that are Interest Only Mortgage Loans, principal payments on the Meritage
Mortgage Loan commenced no more than sixty days after funds were disbursed in
connection with the Meritage Mortgage Loan. The Mortgage Interest Rate as well
as the Lifetime Rate Cap and the Periodic Mortgage Interest Rate Cap, are as set
forth on the Meritage Mortgage Loan Schedule hereto. Except with respect to
Meritage Mortgage Loans that are Interest Only Mortgage Loans or Meritage
Mortgage Loans that require principal and interest payments sufficient to
amortize the Mortgage Loan fully by the stated maturity date over an original
term of not more than 40 years from commencement of amortization, the Mortgage
Note is payable in monthly installments of principal and interest (or with
respect to Meritage Mortgage Loans that are Interest Only Mortgage Loans,
payments of interest during the interest-only period), which installments of
interest with respect to Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loans, are subject to change
due to the adjustments to the Mortgage Interest Rate on each Adjustment Date,
with interest calculated and payable in arrears, sufficient to amortize the
Mortgage Loan fully by the stated maturity date, over an original term of not
more than thirty years from commencement of amortization. The Mortgage Loan is
payable on the first day of each month. No Meritage Mortgage Loan is a balloon
mortgage loan that has an original stated maturity of less than seven (7) years;
(u) Customary Provisions. The Mortgage contains customary and enforceable
provisions such as to render the rights and remedies of the holder thereof
adequate for the realization against the Mortgaged Property of the benefits of
the security provided thereby, including, (i) in the case of a Mortgage
designated as a deed of trust, by trustee's sale, and (ii) otherwise by judicial
foreclosure There is no homestead or other exemption available to a Mortgagor
which would interfere with the right to sell the Mortgaged Property at a
trustee's sale or the right to foreclose the Mortgage, subject to applicable
federal and state laws and judicial precedent with respect to bankruptcy and
right of redemption or similar law;
(v) Conformance with Underwriting Guidelines. The Meritage Mortgage Loan
was underwritten in accordance with the Underwriting Guidelines (a copy of which
is attached as Exhibit J to the Meritage Purchase Agreement);
(w) Occupancy of the Mortgaged Property. To the best of the Seller's
knowledge, the Mortgaged Property is lawfully occupied under applicable law. All
inspections, licenses and certificates required to be made or issued with
respect to all occupied portions of the Mortgaged Property and, with respect to
the use and occupancy of the same, including but not limited to certificates of
occupancy and fire underwriting certificates, have been made or obtained from
the appropriate authorities;
(x) Mortgaged Property Undamaged; No Condemnation Proceedings. There is no
proceeding pending or, to Seller's knowledge, threatened for the total or
partial condemnation of the Mortgaged Property. The Mortgaged Property is
undamaged by waste, fire, earthquake or earth movement, windstorm, flood,
hurricane, tornado or other casualty so as to affect adversely the value of the
Mortgaged Property as security for the Meritage Mortgage Loan or the use for
which the premises were intended. There have not been any condemnation
proceedings with respect to the Mortgaged Property and the Seller has no
knowledge of any such proceedings in the future;
(y) Prior Servicing. Each Meritage Mortgage Loan has been serviced in
strict compliance with Accepted Servicing Practices;
(z) Credit Information. As to each consumer report (as defined in the Fair
Credit Reporting Act, Public Law 91-508) or other credit information furnished
by the Seller to the Purchaser, that Seller has full right and authority and is
not precluded by law or contract from furnishing such information to the
Purchaser and the Purchaser is not precluded by the terms of the Mortgage Loan
Documents from furnishing the same to any subsequent or prospective purchaser of
such Mortgage. The Seller shall hold the Purchaser harmless from any and all
damages, losses, costs and expenses (including attorney's fees) arising from
disclosure of credit information in connection with the Purchaser's secondary
marketing operations and the purchase and sale of mortgages. The Seller has in
its capacity as servicer, for each Meritage Mortgage Loan, fully furnished, in
accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and its implementing regulations,
accurate and complete information (e.g., favorable and unfavorable) on its
borrower credit files to Equifax, Experian and Trans Union Credit Information
Company (three of the credit repositories), on a monthly basis;
(aa) Leaseholds. If the Meritage Mortgage Loan is secured by a long-term
residential lease, (1) the lessor under the lease holds a fee simple interest in
the land; (2) the terms of such lease expressly permit the mortgaging of the
leasehold estate, the assignment of the lease without the lessor's consent and
the acquisition by the holder of the Mortgage of the rights of the lessee upon
foreclosure or assignment in lieu of foreclosure or provide the holder of the
Mortgage with substantially similar protections; (3) the terms of such lease do
not (a) allow the termination thereof upon the lessee's default without the
holder of the Mortgage being entitled to receive written notice of, and
opportunity to cure, such default, (b) allow the termination of the lease in the
event of damage or destruction as long as the Mortgage is in existence, (c)
prohibit the holder of the Mortgage from being insured (or receiving proceeds of
insurance) under the hazard insurance policy or policies relating to the
Mortgaged Property or (d) permit any increase in rent other than pre-established
increases set forth in the lease; (4) the original term of such lease is not
less than 15 years; (5) the term of such lease does not terminate earlier than
five years after the maturity date of the Mortgage Note; and (6) the Mortgaged
Property is located in a jurisdiction in which the use of leasehold estates in
transferring ownership in residential properties is a widely accepted practice;
(bb) Prepayment Premium. With respect to each Meritage Mortgage Loan that
has a Prepayment Premium feature, each such Prepayment Premium is enforceable
and will be enforced by the Seller for the benefit of the Purchaser, and each
Prepayment Premium is permitted pursuant to federal, state and local law. Each
such Prepayment Premium is in an amount equal to the maximum amount permitted
under applicable law and no such Prepayment Premium may be imposed for a term in
excess of five (5) years with respect to Mortgage Loans originated prior to
October 1, 2002. With respect to Meritage Mortgage Loans originated on or after
October 1, 2002, unless indicated otherwise in the Meritage Mortgage Loan
Schedule, no such Prepayment Premium may be imposed for a term in excess of
three (3) years. With respect to any Meritage Mortgage Loan that contains a
provision permitting imposition of a premium upon a prepayment prior to
maturity: (i) prior to the loan's origination, the borrower agreed to such
premium in exchange for a monetary benefit, including but not limited to a rate
or fee reduction, and (ii) the Prepayment Premium is disclosed to the borrower
in the loan documents pursuant to applicable state and federal law;
(cc) Predatory Lending Regulations. No Meritage Mortgage Loan is a High
Cost or Covered Loan, as applicable, and no Meritage Mortgage Loan originated on
or after October 1, 2002 through March 6, 2003 is governed by the Georgia Fair
Lending Act;
(dd) Single-premium Credit Life Insurance Policy. In connection with the
origination of any Meritage Mortgage Loan, no proceeds from any Meritage
Mortgage Loan were used to finance or acquire a single-premium credit life
insurance policy. No Mortgagor was required to purchase any single premium
credit insurance policy (e.g., life, disability, accident, unemployment, or
health insurance product) or debt cancellation agreement as a condition of
obtaining the extension of credit. No Mortgagor obtained a prepaid single
premium credit insurance policy (e.g., life, disability, accident, unemployment,
mortgage, or health insurance) in connection with the origination of the
Meritage Mortgage Loan; no proceeds from any Meritage Mortgage Loan were used to
purchase single premium credit insurance policies or debt cancellation
agreements as part of the origination of, or as a condition to closing, such
Meritage Mortgage Loan;
(ee) Qualified Mortgage. The Meritage Mortgage Loan is a "qualified
mortgage" within the meaning of Section 860G(a)(3) of the Code;
(ff) Arbitration. With respect to any Meritage Mortgage Loan originated on
or after August 1, 2004, neither the related Mortgage nor the related Mortgage
Note requires the Mortgagor to submit to arbitration to resolve any dispute
arising out of or relating in any way to the Mortgage Loan transaction; and
(gg) Delivery to the Trustee. With respect to each Meritage Mortgage Loan,
GSMC is in possession of a complete Mortgage File except for the documents which
have been delivered to the Trustee or which have been submitted for recording
and not yet returned.
EXHIBIT IV
Representations and Warranties Regarding the Conduit Mortgage Loans
(a) Conduit Mortgage Loans as Described. The information set forth in the
Conduit Mortgage Loan Schedule with respect to the Conduit Mortgage Loans is
complete, true and accurate;
(b) Criteria for Eligible Loans. Unless otherwise agreed upon, the
Mortgage Loan has been generally underwritten in accordance with, and meets the
parameters of, the underwriting requirements set forth in the Underwriting Guide
or the Seller's underwriting guidelines. No Conduit Mortgage Loan is (i) covered
by the provisions of the Homeownership and Equity Protection Act of 1994 or (ii)
in violation of, or classified as a "high cost", "threshold", "covered" or
"predatory" loan under, any other applicable state, federal or local law (or a
similarly classified loan using different terminology under a law imposing
heightened regulatory scrutiny or additional legal liability for residential
mortgage loans having high interest rates, points and/or fees). No Conduit
Mortgage Loan is subject to any rights of rescission, counterclaims or defenses;
(c) Compliance with Applicable Laws: Each Mortgage Loan has been
originated in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws and
regulations including, without limitation, usury and predatory lending laws;
(d) Origination/Doing Business: The Conduit Mortgage Loan was originated
by a mortgagee approved by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
pursuant to Sections 203 and 211 of the National Housing Act, a savings and loan
association, a savings bank, a commercial bank, credit union, insurance company
or other similar institution which is supervised and examined by a federal or
state authority. All parties who have had any interest in the Conduit Mortgage
Loan, whether as a mortgagee, assignee, pledgee or otherwise are (or during the
period in which they held and disposed of such interest, were) (a) in compliance
with any and all applicable licensing requirements of the laws of the state
where the Mortgaged Property is located, and (b) either (i) organized under the
laws of such state, or (ii) qualified to do business in such state, or (iii) a
federal savings and loan association, a savings bank or a national bank having a
principal office in such state, or (c) not doing business in such state;
(e) Validity of Loan Documents: The Mortgage Note and the Mortgage and any
other agreement executed by a Mortgagor in connection with a Mortgage Loan are
genuine and each is the legal, valid, and binding obligation of its maker. Each
is enforceable according with its terms (including without limitation, any
provisions relating to prepayment charges or penalties), except as limited by
bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar laws generally affecting the enforcement
of creditor's rights. To the best of the Seller's knowledge, all parties
associated with the Mortgage Note, the Mortgage and any related document had
legal capacity to enter into the Mortgage Loan and to execute and deliver said
documents and said documents have been duly and properly executed by all such
related parties;
(f) No Defenses: The Mortgage Loan is not subject to any right of
rescission, set-off, counterclaim or defense, including without limitation the
defense of usury. The operation of any of the terms of the Mortgage Note or the
Mortgage, or the exercise of any right thereunder, will not render the Mortgage
Note or the Mortgage unenforceable, in whole or in part or subject to any right
of rescission, set-off, counterclaim or defense, including without limitation,
the defense of usury. In addition, no such right of rescission, set-off,
counterclaim or defense has been asserted with respect to the Mortgage Note or
the Mortgage. To the best of the Seller's knowledge, no Mortgagor was a debtor
in any local, state or federal bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding at the time
the related Mortgage Loan was originated or as of the related origination date;
(g) No Defaults: Other than payments due but not yet 30 days or more
delinquent, to the best of the Seller's knowledge, there is no default, breach,
violation or event which would permit acceleration existing under the Mortgage
or the Mortgage Note and no event which, with the passage of time or with notice
and the expiration of any grace or cure period, would constitute a default,
breach, violation or event which would permit acceleration. No such default,
breach, violation or event which would permit acceleration has been waived by
the Seller or by any other entity involved in originating the Conduit Mortgage
Loan. With respect to each second lien loan, (i) the prior mortgage is in full
force and effect, (ii) there is no default, breach, violation or event which
would permit acceleration existing under such prior mortgage or the related
mortgage note, (iii) there is no event which, with the passage of time or with
notice and the expiration of any grace or cure period, would constitute a
default, breach, violation or event which would permit acceleration thereunder,
and either (A) the prior mortgage contains a provision which allows or (B)
applicable law requires, the mortgagee under the second lien loan to receive
notice of, and affords such mortgagee an opportunity to cure any default by
payment in full or otherwise under the prior mortgage;
(h) Original Terms Unmodified: The terms of the Mortgage Note and the
Mortgage have not been impaired, waived, altered or modified in any respect from
the date of origination, except by written instrument. Any such instrument was
recorded in the applicable public recording office if necessary to protect the
interests of the Purchaser in the related Conduit Mortgage Loan. In addition,
the changes to the terms have been delivered to the Purchaser or its designee
and reflected on the Conduit Loan Schedule. No Conduit Mortgage Loan has been
modified so as to restructure the payment obligations or extend the maturity
date of the Conduit Mortgage Loan. The substance of any such waiver, alteration
or modification has been approved by the title insurer to the extent required by
the title policy. No Mortgagor has been released, in whole or in part, except in
connection with an assumption agreement, approved by the issuer of the title
insurance, to the extent required by the policy, and which assumption agreement
is part of the Custodial File delivered to the Purchaser or its designee and the
terms of which are reflected in the Conduit Loan Schedule;
(i) No Satisfaction of Mortgage: The Mortgage has not been satisfied,
cancelled, subordinated or rescinded, in whole or in part and the Mortgaged
Property has not been released from the lien of the Mortgage, in whole or in
part, nor has any instrument been executed that would effect any such
satisfaction, cancellation, subordination, or rescission. The Seller has not
waived the performance by the Mortgagor of any action, if the Mortgagor's
failure to perform such action would cause the Mortgage Loan to be in default,
nor has the Seller waived any default resulting from any action or inaction by
the Mortgagor;
(j) Customary Provisions: The Mortgage and related Mortgage Note contain
customary and enforceable provisions such as to render the rights and remedies
of the holder thereof adequate for the realization against the Mortgaged
Property of the benefits of the security provided thereby, including: by
trustee's sale, in the case of a Mortgage designated as a deed of trust; and by
judicial foreclosure. There are no homestead or other exemptions or other rights
or interests available to the Mortgagor that would interfere with the right to
sell the Mortgaged Property at a trustee's sale or the right to foreclose the
Mortgage, subject to applicable federal, state and local laws and judicial
precedent with respect to bankruptcy and right of redemption or similar law;
(k) Full Disbursement of Loan Proceeds: Each Mortgage Loan has been closed
and the proceeds of the Mortgage Loan have been fully disbursed. There is no
obligation for the Mortgagee to advance additional funds and any and all
requirements to complete any on-site or off-site improvement have been complied
with as well as any disbursements of escrow funds;
(l) Ownership: The Seller is the sole owner of record and holder of the
Mortgage Loan and the indebtedness evidenced by each Mortgage Note. The Mortgage
Loan is not assigned or pledged other than for normal warehouse arrangements or
other warehouse arrangements previously disclosed to the Purchaser, and the
Seller has good, indefeasible and marketable title thereto, and has full right
to transfer and sell the Mortgage Loan to the Purchaser free and clear of any
encumbrance, equity, participation interest, lien, pledge, charge, claim or
security interest, and has full right and authority subject to no interest or
participation of, or agreement with, any other party, to sell and assign each
Mortgage Loan pursuant to the underlying purchase documents, as applicable;
(m) Improvements: All the improvements that were considered in determining
the appraised value of the Mortgaged Property lie wholly within its boundaries
and the building restriction lines of the Mortgaged Property. Otherwise, the
title insurance policy insures against loss or damage by reason of any
violation, variation, encroachment or adverse circumstance that either is
disclosed or would have been disclosed by an accurate survey. No improvements to
adjoining properties encroach upon the Mortgaged Property in any respect so as
to affect the value or marketability of the Mortgaged Property. No improvement
located on, or being part of, the Mortgaged Property is in violation of any
applicable zoning law or regulation;
(n) Proper Servicing: The Conduit Mortgage Loan has been serviced by the
Seller (or a servicer or subservicer on its behalf) and any predecessor servicer
in accordance with Accepted Servicing Practices, applicable laws and regulations
and have been in all respects legal and proper and prudent in the mortgage
origination and servicing business;
(o) All Payments Made: Other than with respect to payments not yet 30 days
delinquent, no Conduit Mortgage Loan is 30 or more days delinquent on the
Closing Date, nor has any Conduit Mortgage Loan been delinquent since its
origination date. The Seller has not advanced funds, or induced, solicited or
knowingly received any advance of funds, directly or indirectly, from a party
other than the owner of the related Mortgaged Property for the payment of any
amount required by the Mortgage Note or Mortgage, except for interest accruing
from the date of the Mortgage Note or date of disbursement of the Conduit
Mortgage Loan proceeds, whichever is earlier, to the date which precedes by one
month the due date of the first installment of principal and interest;
(p) Title Insurance Policy: Each Conduit Mortgage Loan is covered by an
ALTA lender's title insurance policy, or with respect to any Conduit Mortgage
Loan for which the related Mortgaged Property is located in California, a CLTA
lender's title insurance policy or other generally acceptable form of policy or
insurance acceptable to Xxxxxx Xxx or Xxxxxxx Mac. The title insurance policy:
(1) is issued by a title insurer who is qualified to do business in the
jurisdiction where the Mortgaged Property is located;
(2) insures the Seller, its successors and assigns, as to the first or
second priority lien of the Mortgage in the original principal
amount of the Mortgage Loan;
(3) insures against any loss by reason of the invalidity or
unenforceability of the lien resulting from the provisions of the
Mortgage providing for adjustment in the interest rate and monthly
payment for any adjustable rate Mortgage Loan;
(4) affirmatively insures ingress and egress to and from the Mortgaged
Property;
(5) insures against encroachments by or upon the Mortgaged Property or
any interest therein;
(6) names the Seller, its successors and assigns, as the sole insured of
the title insurance policy;
(7) is valid and remains in full force and effect; and
(8) does not contain any special exceptions (other than standard
exclusions) for zoning and uses and has been marked to delete the
standard survey exceptions or to replace the standard exceptions
with a specific survey reading;
In addition, no claims are pending under such lender's title insurance policy,
and no prior holder of the related Mortgage, including the Seller, has done, by
act or omission, anything that would impair the coverage of such policy;
(q) Fire, Hazard and Flood Insurance: All buildings and other improvements
on the Mortgaged Property are insured. The buildings and other improvements are
insured against loss by fire, hazards of extended coverage and other hazards. If
the Mortgaged Property is in an area identified on a Flood Hazard Map or Flood
Insurance Rate Map issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency as having
special flood hazards, the property must have a flood insurance policy in
effect. The flood insurance policy meets the requirements of the current
guidelines of the Federal Insurance Administration. All such insurance policies
contain a standard Mortgagee clause naming the Seller, its successors and
assigns as Mortgagee and all premiums due have been paid. Each Mortgage
obligates the Mortgagor to maintain all such insurance at the Mortgagor's cost
and expense. If the Mortgagor fails to maintain such insurance, then the holder
of the Mortgage is authorized to obtain such insurance and to seek reimbursement
from the Mortgagor;
(r) Mortgaged Property Undamaged; No Condemnation Proceedings: There is no
proceeding pending or, to the Seller's knowledge, threatened for the total or
partial condemnation of the Mortgaged Property. The Mortgaged Property is
undamaged by waste, fire, earthquake or earth movement, windstorm, flood,
tornado or other casualty so as to affect adversely the value of the Mortgaged
Property as security for the Mortgage Loan or the use for which the premises
were intended;
(s) No Mechanics' Liens: There are no mechanics' or similar liens or
claims which have been filed for work, labor or material (and no rights are
outstanding that under law could give rise to such liens) affecting the related
Mortgaged Property which are or may be liens prior to, or equal or coordinate
with, the lien of the related Mortgage; provided, however, that this warranty
shall be deemed not to have been made at the time of the initial issuance of the
Certificates if a title policy affording, in substance, the same protection
afforded by this warranty is furnished to the Trustee by the Seller;
(t) Single-premium Credit Life Insurance: In connection with the
origination of any Mortgage Loan, no proceeds from any Mortgage Loan were used
to finance a single-premium credit life insurance policy;
(u) Valid First and Second Lien: Each Mortgage is a valid, enforceable and
perfected first lien, with respect to first lien loans, or second lien, with
respect to second lien Conduit Mortgage Loans, on real estate constituting the
Mortgaged Property, including all buildings and improvements on the Mortgaged
Property and all installations and mechanical, electrical, plumbing, heating and
air conditioning systems located in or annexed to such buildings, and all
additions, alterations and replacements made at any time, with respect to the
foregoing. The lien of the Mortgage is subject only to: with respect to second
lien loans, the lien of the first mortgage on the Mortgaged Property; the lien
of current real estate property taxes and assessments not yet due and payable;
covenants, conditions and restrictions, rights of way, easements and other
matters of the public record as of the date of recording acceptable to prudent
mortgage lending institutions generally and specifically referred to in the
lender's title insurance policy delivered to the originator of the Mortgage Loan
and (a) specifically referred to or otherwise considered in the appraisal made
for the originator of the Conduit Mortgage Loan or (b) which do not adversely
affect the appraised value of the Mortgaged Property set forth in such
appraisal; and other matters to which like properties are commonly subject which
do not materially interfere with the benefits of the security intended to be
provided by the Mortgage or the use, enjoyment, value or marketability of the
related Mortgaged Property. Any security agreement, chattel mortgage or
equivalent document related to and delivered in connection with the Conduit
Mortgage Loan establishes and creates a valid, subsisting, enforceable and
perfected (A) first lien and first priority security interest with respect to
each first lien loan, or (B) second lien and second priority security interest
with respect to each second lien loan, in either case, on the property described
therein and Seller has full right to sell and assign the same to the Seller;
(v) No Delinquent Amounts: There are no delinquent amounts that affect the
Mortgaged Property including, but not limited to: real estate property taxes;
ground rents; water charges; sewer and municipal charges; insurance premiums;
leasehold payments; and governmental assessments;
(w) Payment Terms: Principal payments on each Conduit Mortgage Loan
commenced no more than sixty days after funds were disbursed in connection with
such Conduit Mortgage Loan. The Mortgage Interest Rate as well as, with respect
to Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan, the lifetime rate cap and the periodic cap are
as set forth on the Conduit Mortgage Loan Schedule. Except during the interest
only period for any Interest Only Mortgage Loan and with respect to any balloon
Conduit Mortgage Loan, the Mortgage Note is payable in equal monthly
installments of principal and interest, which installments of interest, with
respect to adjustable-rate loans, are subject to change due to the adjustments
to the Mortgage Interest Rate on each adjustment date, as set forth in the
related Mortgage Note, with interest calculated and payable in arrears,
sufficient to fully amortize the Conduit Mortgage Loan by the stated maturity
date, over an original term of not more than thirty years from commencement of
amortization. No Conduit Mortgage Loan contains a provision allowing the
Mortgagor to convert the mortgage interest rate from an adjustable interest rate
to a fixed interest rate. No Conduit Mortgage Loan contains terms or provisions
which would result in negative amortization;
(x) Prepayment Premiums: Except as set forth in the Conduit Mortgage Loan
Schedule, each Conduit Mortgage Loan is subject to a Prepayment Premium except
as set forth on the Conduit Mortgage Loan Schedule. With respect to each Conduit
Mortgage Loan that has a Prepayment Premium feature, each such Prepayment
Premium is enforceable and will be enforced by the Seller for the benefit of the
Purchaser, and each Prepayment Premium is permitted pursuant to federal, state
and local law. Each such Prepayment Premium is in an amount equal to or less
than the maximum amount permitted under applicable law; however, no such
Prepayment Premium may be imposed for a term in excess of three (3) years (or
five years with respect to Conduit Mortgage Loans originated prior to October 1,
2002);
(y) Location and Type of Mortgaged Property: The Mortgaged Property is
located in the state identified in the Conduit Mortgage Loan Schedule and
consists of real property with a detached single family residence erected
thereon, or a two- to four-family dwelling, or an individual condominium unit in
a condominium project, or an individual unit in a planned unit development;
(z) Occupancy of Mortgaged Property: To the best of the Seller's
knowledge, the Mortgaged Property is lawfully occupied under applicable law. All
inspections, licenses and certificates required to be made or issued with
respect to all occupied portions of the Mortgaged Property and, with respect to
the use and occupancy of the same, including but not limited to certificates of
occupancy and fire underwriting certificates, have been made or obtained from
the appropriate authorities;
(aa) Leaseholds: If the Conduit Mortgage Loan is secured by a long-term
residential lease, (1) the lessor under the lease holds a fee simple interest in
the land; (2) the terms of such lease expressly permit the mortgaging of the
leasehold estate, the assignment of the lease without the lessor's consent and
the acquisition by the holder of the Mortgage of the rights of the lessee upon
foreclosure or assignment in lieu of foreclosure or provide the holder of the
Mortgage with substantially similar protections; (3) the terms of such lease do
not (a) allow the termination thereof upon the lessee's default without the
holder of the Mortgage being entitled to receive written notice of, and
opportunity to cure, such default, (b) allow the termination of the lease in the
event of damage or destruction as long as the Mortgage is in existence, (c)
prohibit the holder of the Mortgage from being insured (or receiving proceeds of
insurance) under the hazard insurance policy or policies relating to the
Mortgaged Property or (d) permit any increase in rent other than pre-established
increases set forth in the lease; (4) the original term of such lease is not
less than fifteen (15) years; (5) the term of such lease to extend at least five
(5) years beyond the term of the Mortgage unless such lease contains a provision
for future vesting of land to the Mortgagor or homeowner's association after the
maturity date of the Mortgage Note; and (6) the Mortgaged Property is located in
a jurisdiction in which the use of leasehold estates in transferring ownership
in residential properties is a widely accepted practice;
(bb) Credit Information: As to each consumer report (as defined in the
Fair Credit Reporting Act, Public Law 91-508) or other credit information
furnished by the Seller to the Purchaser, the Seller has full right and
authority and is not precluded by law or contract from furnishing such
information to the Purchaser and the Purchaser is not precluded by the terms of
the Mortgage Loan Documents from furnishing the same to any subsequent or
prospective purchaser of such Mortgage. The Seller has in its capacity as
servicer, for each Mortgage Loan, fully furnished, in accordance with the Fair
Credit Reporting Act and its implementing regulations, accurate and complete
information (i.e., favorable and unfavorable) on its borrower credit files to
Equifax, Experian Credit Information Services, Inc. and Trans Union Credit
Information Company (three of the credit repositories), on a monthly basis;
(cc) Predatory Lending Regulations: No Conduit Mortgage Loan is a High
Cost or Covered Loan, as applicable. No Conduit Mortgage Loan originated on or
after October 1, 2002 through March 6, 2003 is governed by the Georgia Fair
Lending Act.
(dd) Arbitration: With respect to any Conduit Mortgage Loan originated
after August 1, 2004, no Mortgagor agreed to submit to arbitration to resolve
any dispute arising out of or relating in any way to the Conduit Mortgage Loan
transaction;
(ee) LTV. No Mortgage Loan has a LTV greater than 100%;
(ff) Qualified Mortgage. The Conduit Mortgage Loan is a "qualified
mortgage" within the meaning of Section 860G(a)(3) of the Code; and
(gg) Delivery to the Custodian. With respect to each Conduit Mortgage
Loan, GSMC is in possession of a complete Mortgage File except for the documents
which have been delivered to the Custodian or which have been submitted for
recording and not yet returned.
EXHIBIT V
Exceptions to Representations and Warranties Regarding the Mortgage Loans
Exhibit Representation Exceptions
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I (b) Approximately 0.62% of the
acoustic loans Monthly
Payment or more
delinquent.
IV (o) Approximately 0.91% of
the Conduit loans Monthly
Payment or more
delinquent.
SCHEDULE I
Acoustic Mortgage Loan Schedule
(Delivered to Trustee Upon Closing Date)
SCHEDULE II
ResMAE Mortgage Loan Schedule
(Delivered to Trustee Upon Closing Date)
SCHEDULE III
Meritage Mortgage Loan Schedule
(Delivered to Trustee Upon Closing Date)
SCHEDULE IV
Conduit Mortgage Loan Schedule
(Delivered to Trustee Upon Closing Date)
