MORTGAGE ASSET SECURITIZATION TRANSACTIONS, INC.
Depositor
HOMEQ SERVICING CORPORATION
Servicer
and
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Trustee
POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT
Dated as of July 1, 2004
MASTR Asset Backed Securities Trust 2004-WMC2
Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates
Series 2004-WMC2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
SECTION 1.01. Defined Terms........................................................................-2-
SECTION 1.02. Allocation of Certain Interest Shortfalls...........................................-53-
SECTION 1.03 Rights of the NIMS Insurer..........................................................-54-
ARTICLE II
CONVEYANCE OF MORTGAGE LOANS;
ORIGINAL ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES
SECTION 2.01. Conveyance of the Mortgage Loans....................................................-55-
SECTION 2.02. Acceptance of REMIC I by Trustee....................................................-57-
SECTION 2.03. Repurchase or Substitution of Mortgage Loans by the Originator or
the Seller..........................................................................-59-
SECTION 2.04. Reserved............................................................................-62-
SECTION 2.05. Representations, Warranties and Covenants of the Servicer...........................-62-
SECTION 2.06. Conveyance of REMIC Regular Interests and Acceptance of
REMIC I, REMIC II, REMIC III and REMIC IV by the Trustee;
Issuance of Certificates............................................................-64-
SECTION 2.07. Issuance of Class R Certificates and Class R-X Certificates.........................-65-
ARTICLE III
SECTION 3.01. Servicer to Act as Servicer.........................................................-66-
SECTION 3.02. Sub-Servicing Agreements Between Servicer and Sub-Servicers
...................................................................................-68-
SECTION 3.03. Successor Sub-Servicers.............................................................-69-
SECTION 3.04. Liability of the Servicer...........................................................-69-
SECTION 3.05. No Contractual Relationship Between Sub-Servicers and the NIMS
Insurer, Trustee or Certificateholders..............................................-69-
SECTION 3.06. Assumption or Termination of Sub-Servicing Agreements by
Trustee.............................................................................-70-
SECTION 3.07. Collection of Certain Mortgage Loan Payments........................................-70-
SECTION 3.08. Sub-Servicing Accounts..............................................................-71-
SECTION 3.09. Collection of Taxes, Assessments and Similar Items; Servicing
Accounts............................................................................-71-
SECTION 3.10. Collection Account and Distribution Account.........................................-72-
SECTION 3.11. Withdrawals from the Collection Account and Distribution
Account.............................................................................-74-
SECTION 3.12. Investment of Funds in the Collection Account and the Distribution
Account.............................................................................-77-
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SECTION 3.13. [Reserved]..........................................................................-78-
SECTION 3.14. Maintenance of Hazard Insurance and Errors and Omissions and
Fidelity Coverage...................................................................-78-
SECTION 3.15. Enforcement of Due-On-Sale Clauses; Assumption Agreements
...................................................................................-79-
SECTION 3.16. Realization Upon Defaulted Mortgage Loans...........................................-80-
SECTION 3.17. Trustee to Cooperate; Release of Mortgage Files.....................................-82-
SECTION 3.18. Servicing Compensation..............................................................-84-
SECTION 3.19. Reports to the Trustee; Collection Account Statements...............................-84-
SECTION 3.20. Statement as to Compliance..........................................................-84-
SECTION 3.21. Independent Public Accountants' Servicing Report....................................-85-
SECTION 3.22. Access to Certain Documentation; Filing of Reports by Trustee
...................................................................................-85-
SECTION 3.23. Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property...................................-86-
SECTION 3.24. Obligations of the Servicer in Respect of Prepayment Interest
Shortfalls..........................................................................-89-
SECTION 3.25. [Reserved]..........................................................................-89-
SECTION 3.26. Obligations of the Servicer in Respect of Mortgage Rates and
Monthly Payments....................................................................-89-
SECTION 3.27. [Reserved]..........................................................................-89-
SECTION 3.28. [Reserved]..........................................................................-89-
SECTION 3.29. Advance Facility....................................................................-89-
ARTICLE IV
PAYMENTS TO CERTIFICATEHOLDERS
SECTION 4.01. Distributions.......................................................................-92-
SECTION 4.02. Statements to Certificateholders...................................................-104-
SECTION 4.03. Remittance Reports; Advances.......................................................-107-
SECTION 4.04. Allocation of Realized Losses......................................................-108-
SECTION 4.05. Compliance with Withholding Requirements...........................................-110-
SECTION 4.06. Exchange Commission; Additional Information........................................-110-
SECTION 4.07. Net WAC Rate Carryover Reserve Account.............................................-112-
ARTICLE V
THE CERTIFICATES
SECTION 5.01. The Certificate....................................................................-114-
SECTION 5.02. Registration of Transfer and Exchange of Certificates..............................-115-
SECTION 5.03. Mutilated, Destroyed, Lost or Stolen Certificates..................................-120-
SECTION 5.04. Persons Deemed Owners..............................................................-121-
SECTION 5.05. Certain Available Information......................................................-121-
ARTICLE VI
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THE DEPOSITOR AND THE SERVICER.......................................................................-122-
SECTION 6.01. Liability of the Servicer and the Depositor........................................-122-
SECTION 6.02. Merger or Consolidation of, or Assumption of the Obligations of,
the Servicer or the Depositor......................................................-122-
SECTION 6.03. Limitation on Liability of the Servicer and Others.................................-122-
SECTION 6.04. Servicer Not to Resign.............................................................-123-
SECTION 6.05. Delegation of Duties...............................................................-124-
SECTION 6.06. Reserved...........................................................................-124-
SECTION 6.07. Inspection.........................................................................-124-
ARTICLE VII
DEFAULT..............................................................................................-125-
SECTION 7.01. Servicer Events of Default.........................................................-125-
SECTION 7.02. Trustee to Act; Appointment of Successor...........................................-127-
SECTION 7.03. Notification to Certificateholders.................................................-129-
SECTION 7.04. Waiver of Servicer Events of Default...............................................-129-
SECTION 7.05. Survivability of Servicer Liabilities..............................................-129-
ARTICLE VIII
CONCERNING THE TRUSTEE...............................................................................-130-
SECTION 8.01. Duties of Trustee..................................................................-130-
SECTION 8.02. Certain Matters Affecting the Trustee..............................................-131-
SECTION 8.03. Trustee not Liable for Certificates or Mortgage Loans..............................-132-
SECTION 8.04. Trustee May Own Certificates.......................................................-132-
SECTION 8.05. Trustee's Fees and Expenses........................................................-132-
SECTION 8.06. Eligibility Requirements for Trustee...............................................-133-
SECTION 8.07. Resignation and Removal of the Trustee.............................................-133-
SECTION 8.08. Successor Trustee..................................................................-134-
SECTION 8.09. Merger or Consolidation of Trustee.................................................-135-
SECTION 8.10. Appointment of Co-Trustee or Separate Trustee......................................-135-
SECTION 8.11. Appointment of Office or Agency; Appointment of
Custodian.................................................................-136-
SECTION 8.12. Representations and Warranties.....................................................-136-
ARTICLE IX
TERMINATION
SECTION 9.01. Termination Upon Repurchase or Liquidation of All Mortgage
Loans..............................................................................-138-
SECTION 9.02. Additional Termination Requirements................................................-140-
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ARTICLE X
REMIC PROVISIONS
SECTION 10.01. REMIC Administration......................................................-142-
SECTION 10.02. Prohibited Transactions and Activities....................................-144-
SECTION 10.03. Servicer and Trustee Indemnification......................................-145-
ARTICLE XI
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
SECTION 11.01. Amendment.................................................................-147-
SECTION 11.02. Recordation of Agreement; Counterparts....................................-148-
SECTION 11.03. Limitation on Rights of Certificateholders................................-148-
SECTION 11.04. Governing Law.............................................................-149-
SECTION 11.05. Notices...................................................................-149-
SECTION 11.06. Severability of Provisions................................................-150-
SECTION 11.07. Notice to Rating Agencies.................................................-150-
SECTION 11.08. Article and Section References............................................-151-
SECTION 11.09. Grant of Security Interest................................................-151-
SECTION 11.10. Third Party Rights........................................................-152-
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EXHIBITS
Exhibit A-1 Form of Class A-1 Certificate
Exhibit A-2 Form of Class A-2 Certificate
Exhibit A-3 Form of Class A-3 Certificate
Exhibit A-4 Form of Class A-4 Certificate
Exhibit A-5 Form of Class M-1 Certificate
Exhibit A-6 Form of Class M-2 Certificate
Exhibit A-7 Form of Class M-3 Certificate
Exhibit A-8 Form of Class M-4 Certificate
Exhibit A-9 Form of Class M-5 Certificate
Exhibit A-10 Form of Class M-6 Certificate
Exhibit A-11 Form of Class M-7 Certificate
Exhibit A-12 Form of Class CE Certificate
Exhibit A-13 Form of Class P Certificate
Exhibit A-14 Form of Class R Certificate
Exhibit A-15 Form of Class R-X Certificate
Exhibit B [Reserved]
Exhibit C-1 Form of Trustee's Initial Certification
Exhibit C-2 Form of Trustee's Final Certification
Exhibit C-3 Form of Trustee's Receipt of Mortgage Notes
Exhibit D Form of Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement
Exhibit E Request for Release
Exhibit F-1 Form of Transferor Representation Letter and Form of Transferee Representation
Letter in Connection with Transfer of the Private Certificates Pursuant to Rule
144A Under the 1933 Act
Exhibit F-2 Form of Transfer Affidavit and Agreement and Form of Transferor Affidavit in
Connection with Transfer of Residual Certificates
Exhibit G Form of Certification with respect to ERISA and the Code
Exhibit H Form of Report Pursuant to Section 4.06
Exhibit I Form of Lost Note Affidavit
Exhibit J-1 Form of Certification to Be Provided by the Trustee with Form 10-K
Exhibit J-2 Form of Backup Certification to Be Provided by the Servicer with respect to the Form 10-K
Exhibit K Form of Custodial Agreement
Exhibit L Annual Statement of Compliance pursuant to Section 3.20
Exhibit M Forms of Cap Contracts
Schedule 1 Mortgage Loan Schedule
Schedule 2 Prepayment Charge Schedule
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This Pooling and Servicing Agreement, is dated and effective
as of July 1, 2004, among MORTGAGE ASSET SECURITIZATION TRANSACTIONS, INC. as
Depositor, HOMEQ SERVICING CORPORATION as Servicer and U.S. BANK NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION as Trustee.
PRELIMINARY STATEMENT:
The Depositor intends to sell pass-through certificates to be
issued hereunder in multiple classes, which in the aggregate will evidence the
entire beneficial ownership interest in each REMIC (as defined herein) created
hereunder. The Trust Fund will consist of a segregated pool of assets comprised
of the Mortgage Loans and certain other related assets subject to this
Agreement.
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REMIC I
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As provided herein, the Trustee will elect to treat the
segregated pool of assets consisting of the Mortgage Loans and certain other
related assets (other than the Net WAC Rate Carryover Reserve Account, the
Servicer Prepayment Charge Payment Amount and the Cap Contracts) subject to this
Agreement as a REMIC for federal income tax purposes, and such segregated pool
of assets will be designated as "REMIC I." The Class R-I Interest will be the
sole class of "residual interests" in REMIC I for purposes of the REMIC
Provisions (as defined herein). The following table irrevocably sets forth the
designation, the REMIC I Remittance Rate, the initial Uncertificated Balance
and, solely for purposes of satisfying Treasury regulation section 1.860G-
1(a)(4)(iii), the "latest possible maturity date" for each of the REMIC I
Regular Interests (as defined herein). None of the REMIC I Regular Interests
will be certificated.
REMIC I Initial Latest Possible
Designation Remittance Rate Uncertificated Balance Maturity Date(1)
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I-LTAA Variable(2) $ 289,287,151.40 April 25, 2034
I-LTA1 Variable(2) $ 1,063,180.00 Xxxxx 00, 0000
X-XXX0 Variable(2) $ 555,210.00 April 25, 2034
I-LTA3 Variable(2) $ 449,340.00 April 25, 2034
I-LTA4 Variable(2) $ 286,420.00 April 25, 2034
I-LTM1 Variable(2) $ 191,875.00 April 25, 2034
I-LTM2 Variable(2) $ 169,735.00 April 25, 2034
I-LTM3 Variable(2) $ 51,660.00 April 25, 2034
I-LTM4 Variable(2) $ 36,900.00 April 25, 2034
I-LTM5 Variable(2) $ 44,280.00 April 25, 2034
I-LTM6 Variable(2) $ 44,280.00 April 25, 2034
I-LTM7 Variable(2) $ 29,520.00 April 25, 2034
I-LTZZ Variable(2) $ 2,981,419.42 Xxxxx 00, 0000
X-XXX Variable(2) $ 100.00 April 25, 2034
I-LT1SUB Variable(2) $ 5,399.21 April 25, 2034
I-LT1GRP Variable(2) $ 26,662.81 April 25, 2034
I-LT2SUB Variable(2) $ 2,819.58 April 25, 2034
I-LT2GRP Variable(2) $ 13,923.78 April 25, 2034
I-LT3SUB Variable(2) $ 3,736.42 April 25, 2034
I-LT3GRP Variable(2) $ 18,451.62 April 25, 2034
I-XX Variable(2) $ 295,119,977.41 April 25, 2034
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(1) Solely for purposes of Section 1.860G-1(a)(4)(iii) of the Treasury
regulations, the Distribution Date immediately following the maturity date
for the Mortgage Loan with the latest maturity date has been designated as
the "latest possible maturity date" for each REMIC I Regular Interest.
(2) Calculated in accordance with the definition of "REMIC I Remittance Rate"
herein.
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REMIC II
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As provided herein, the Trustee will elect to treat the
segregated pool of assets consisting of the REMIC I Regular Interests as a REMIC
for federal income tax purposes, and such segregated pool of assets will be
designated as "REMIC II." The Class R-II Interest will evidence the sole class
of "residual interests" in REMIC II for purposes of the REMIC Provisions under
federal income tax law. The following table irrevocably sets forth the
designation, the Pass-Through Rate, the initial aggregate Certificate Principal
Balance and, solely for purposes of satisfying Treasury regulation section
1.860G-1(a)(4)(iii), the "latest possible maturity date" for the indicated
Classes of Certificates.
Initial Aggregate Latest Possible
Designation Pass-Through Rate Certificate Principal Balance Maturity Date
----------- ----------------- ----------------------------- -------------
Class A-1 Variable(1) $ 212,636,000.00 April 25, 2034
Class A-2 Variable(1) $ 111,042,000.00 April 25, 2034
Class A-3 Variable(1) $ 89,868,000.00 April 25, 2034
Class A-4 Variable(1) $ 57,284,000.00 April 25, 2034
Class M-1 Variable(1) $ 38,375,000.00 April 25, 2034
Class M-2 Variable(1) $ 33,947,000.00 April 25, 2034
Class M-3 Variable(1) $ 10,332,000.00 April 25, 2034
Class M-4 Variable(1) $ 7,380,000.00 April 25, 2034
Class M-5 Variable(1) $ 8,856,000.00 April 25, 2034
Class M-6 Variable(1) $ 8,856,000.00 April 25, 2034
Class M-7 Variable(1) $ 5,904,000.00 April 25, 2034
Class CE Interest Variable(2) $ 5,901,941.64 April 25, 2034
Class P Interest N/A(3) $ 100.00 April 25, 2034
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(1) Calculated in accordance with the definition of "Pass-Through Rate" herein.
(2) The Class CE Interest will accrue interest at its variable Pass-Through
Rate on the Notional Amount of the Class CE Interest outstanding from time
to time which shall equal the Uncertificated Balance of the REMIC I Regular
Interests (other than REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTP). The Class CE
Interest will not accrue interest on its Uncertificated Balance.
(3) The Class P Interest will not accrue interest.
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REMIC III
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As provided herein, the Trustee shall make an election to
treat the segregated pool of assets consisting of the Class CE Interest as a
REMIC for federal income tax purposes, and such segregated pool of assets will
be designated as "REMIC III." The Class R-III Interest represents the sole class
of "residual interests" in REMIC III for purposes of the REMIC Provisions.
The following table sets forth (or describes) the Class
designation, Pass-Through Rate and Original Class Certificate Principal Balance
for the indicated Class of Certificates that represents a "regular interest" in
REMIC III created hereunder:
Initial Aggregate
Certificate Principal Latest Possible
Class Designation Pass-Through Rate Balance Maturity Date(1)
----------------- ----------------- ------- ----------------
Class CE Certificates Variable(2) $ 5,901,941.64 April 25, 2034
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(1) Solely for purposes of Section 1.860G-1(a)(4)(iii) of the Treasury
regulations, the Distribution Date immediately following the maturity date
for the Mortgage Loans with the latest maturity date has been designated as
the "latest possible maturity date" for the Class CE Certificates.
(2) The Class CE Certificates will receive 100% of amounts received in respect
of the Class CE Interest.
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REMIC IV
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As provided herein, the Trustee shall make an election to
treat the segregated pool of assets consisting of the Class P Interest as a
REMIC for federal income tax purposes, and such segregated pool of assets will
be designated as "REMIC IV." The Class R-IV Interest represents the sole class
of "residual interests" in REMIC IV for purposes of the REMIC Provisions.
The following table sets forth (or describes) the Class
designation, Pass-Through Rate and Original Class Certificate Principal Balance
for the indicated Class of Certificates that represents a "regular interest" in
REMIC IV created hereunder:
Initial Aggregate
Certificate Principal Latest Possible
Class Designation Pass-Through Rate Balance Maturity Date(1)
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Class P Certificates Variable(2) $100.00 April 25, 2034
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(1) Solely for purposes of Section 1.860G-1(a)(4)(iii) of the Treasury
regulations, the Distribution Date immediately following the maturity date
for the Mortgage Loans with the latest maturity date has been designated as
the "latest possible maturity date" for the Class P Certificates.
(2) The Class P Certificates will receive 100% of amounts received in respect
of the Class P Interest.
As of the Cut-off Date, the Mortgage Loans had an aggregate
Stated Principal Balance equal to $590,382,041.64.
In consideration of the mutual agreements herein contained,
the Depositor, the Servicer and the Trustee agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
SECTION 1.01. Defined Terms.
Whenever used in this Agreement, including, without
limitation, in the Preliminary Statement hereto, the following words and
phrases, unless the context otherwise requires, shall have the meanings
specified in this Article. Unless otherwise specified, all calculations
described herein shall be made on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of
twelve 30-day months.
"Accrual Period": With respect to the Class A Certificates and
the Mezzanine Certificates and each Distribution Date, the period commencing on
the preceding Distribution Date (or in the case of the first such Accrual
Period, commencing on the Closing Date) and ending on the day preceding the
current Distribution Date. With respect to the Class CE Certificates and the
REMIC I Regular Interests and each Distribution Date, the calendar month prior
to the month of such Distribution Date.
"Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Loan": Each of the Mortgage Loans
identified in the Mortgage Loan Schedule as having a Mortgage Rate that is
subject to adjustment.
"Adjusted Net Maximum Mortgage Rate": With respect to any
Mortgage Loan (or the related REO Property), as of any date of determination, a
per annum rate of interest equal to the applicable Maximum Mortgage Rate for
such Mortgage Loan (or the Mortgage Rate in the case of any Fixed-Rate Mortgage
Loan) as of the first day of the month preceding the month in which the related
Distribution Date occurs minus the sum of (i) the Trustee Fee Rate and (ii) the
Servicing Fee Rate.
"Adjusted Net Mortgage Rate": With respect to any Mortgage
Loan (or the related REO Property), as of any date of determination, a per annum
rate of interest equal to the applicable Mortgage Rate for such Mortgage Loan as
of the first day of the month preceding the month in which the related
Distribution Date occurs minus the sum of (i) the Trustee Fee Rate and (ii) the
Servicing Fee Rate.
"Adjustment Date": With respect to each Adjustable-Rate
Mortgage Loan, the first day of the month in which the Mortgage Rate of such
Mortgage Loan changes pursuant to the related Mortgage Note. The first
Adjustment Date following the Cut-off Date as to each Adjustable-Rate Mortgage
Loan is set forth in the Mortgage Loan Schedule.
"Advance": With respect to any Distribution Date, as to any
Mortgage Loan or REO Property, any advance made by the Servicer in respect of
Monthly Payments due during the related Due Period pursuant to Section 4.03.
"Advance Facility": As defined in Section 3.29 hereof.
"Advancing Person": As defined in Section 3.29 hereof.
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"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.
"Aggregate Loss Severity 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 on any Mortgage Loans
from the Cut-off Date to the last day of the preceding calendar month and the
denominator of which is the aggregate principal balance of such Mortgage Loans
immediately prior to the liquidation of such Mortgage Loans.
"Agreement": This Pooling and Servicing Agreement and all
amendments hereof and supplements hereto.
"Allocated Realized Loss Amount": With respect to any
Distribution Date and any Class of Mezzanine Certificates, the sum of (i) any
Realized Losses allocated to such Class of Certificates on such Distribution
Date and (ii) the amount of any Allocated Realized Loss Amount for such Class of
Certificates remaining undistributed from the previous Distribution Date and
reduced by the amount of any Subsequent Recoveries added to the Certificate
Principal Balance of such Class of Certificates.
"Assignment": An assignment of Mortgage, notice of transfer or
equivalent instrument, in recordable form (excepting therefrom, if applicable,
the mortgage recordation information which has not been required pursuant to
Section 2.01 hereof or returned by the applicable recorder's office), which is
sufficient under the laws of the jurisdiction wherein the related Mortgaged
Property is located to reflect of record the sale of the Mortgage, which
assignment, notice of transfer or equivalent instrument may be in the form of
one or more blanket assignments covering Mortgages secured by Mortgaged
Properties located in the same county, if permitted by law.
"Available Funds": With respect to any Distribution Date, an
amount equal to the excess of (i) the sum of (a) the aggregate of the related
Monthly Payments received on the Mortgage Loans on or prior to the related
Determination Date, (b) Net Liquidation Proceeds, Insurance Proceeds, Principal
Prepayments, Subsequent Recoveries, proceeds from repurchases of and
substitutions for such Mortgage Loans and other unscheduled recoveries of
principal and interest in respect of the Mortgage Loans received during the
related Prepayment Period, (c) the aggregate of any amounts received in respect
of a related REO Property withdrawn from any REO Account and deposited in the
Collection Account for such Distribution Date, (d) the aggregate of any amounts
deposited in the Collection Account by the Servicer in respect of related
Prepayment Interest Shortfalls for such Distribution Date, (e) the aggregate of
any Advances made by the Servicer for such Distribution Date in respect of the
Mortgage Loans and (f) the aggregate of any related advances made by the Trustee
in respect of the Mortgage Loans for such Distribution Date pursuant to Section
7.02 over (ii) the sum of (a) amounts reimbursable or payable to the Servicer
pursuant to Section 3.11(a), (b) Extraordinary Trust Fund Expenses reimbursable
to the Trustee pursuant to Section 3.11(b), (c) amounts deposited in the
Collection Account or the Distribution Account
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pursuant to clauses (a) through (f) above, as the case may be, in error, (d) the
amount of any Prepayment Charges collected by the Servicer in connection with
the full or partial prepayment of any of the Mortgage Loans and any Servicer
Prepayment Charge Payment Amount and (e) the Trustee Fee and any indemnification
amounts owed to the Trustee payable from the Distribution Account pursuant to
Section 8.05.
"Balloon Mortgage Loan": A Mortgage Loan that provides for the
payment of the unamortized principal balance of such Mortgage Loan in a single
payment at the maturity of such Mortgage Loan that is substantially greater than
the preceding monthly payment.
"Balloon Payment": A payment of the unamortized principal
balance of a Mortgage Loan in a single payment at the maturity of such Mortgage
Loan that is substantially greater than the preceding Monthly Payment.
"Bankruptcy Code": The Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1978 (Title 11
of the United States Code), as amended.
"Book-Entry Certificate": The Class A Certificates and the
Mezzanine Certificates for so long as the Certificates of such Class shall be
registered in the name of the Depository or its nominee.
"Book-Entry Custodian": The custodian appointed pursuant to
Section 5.01.
"Business Day": Any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a
day on which banking or savings and loan institutions in the State of
California, the State of New York, the State of New Jersey, the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, or in the cities in which the Corporate Trust Office of the
Trustee is located, are authorized or obligated by law or executive order to be
closed.
"Cap Contracts": The Class A-1 Cap Contract, the Class A-2 Cap
Contract, the Group III Cap Contract and the Mezzanine Cap Contract in the forms
attached hereto as Exhibit L.
"Certificate": Any one of the Mortgage Pass-Through
Certificates, Series 2004- WMC2, Class A-1, Class X-0, Xxxxx X-0, Class A-4,
Class M-1, Class M-2, Class M-3, Class M-4, Class M-5, Class M-6, Class M-7,
Class CE, Class P, Class R or Class R-X, issued under this Agreement.
"Certificate Factor": With respect to any Class of Regular
Certificates as of any Distribution Date, a fraction, expressed as a decimal
carried to at least six places, the numerator of which is the aggregate
Certificate Principal Balance (or the Notional Amount, in the case of the Class
CE Certificates) of such Class of Certificates on such Distribution Date (after
giving effect to any distributions of principal and allocations of Realized
Losses in reduction of the Certificate Principal Balance (or the Notional
Amount, in the case of the Class CE Certificates) of such Class of Certificates
to be made on such Distribution Date), and the denominator of which is the
initial aggregate Certificate Principal Balance (or the Notional Amount, in the
case of the Class CE Certificates) of such Class of Certificates as of the
Closing Date.
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"Certificate Margin": With respect to the Class A-1
Certificates and REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA1, 0.300% in the case of each
Distribution Date through and including the Distribution Date on which the
aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans (and properties
acquired in respect thereof) remaining in the Trust Fund is reduced to less than
10% of the aggregate Cut-off Date Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans and
0.600% in the case of each Distribution Date thereafter.
With respect to the Class A-2 Certificates and REMIC I Regular
Interest I-LTA2, 0.300% in the case of each Distribution Date through and
including the Distribution Date on which the aggregate Stated Principal Balance
of the Mortgage Loans (and properties acquired in respect thereof) remaining in
the Trust Fund is reduced to less than 10% of the aggregate Cut-off Date
Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans and 0.600% in the case of each
Distribution Date thereafter.
With respect to the Class A-3 Certificates and REMIC I Regular
Interest I-LTA3, 0.210% in the case of each Distribution Date through and
including the Distribution Date on which the aggregate Stated Principal Balance
of the Mortgage Loans (and properties acquired in respect thereof) remaining in
the Trust Fund is reduced to less than 10% of the aggregate Cut-off Date
Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans and 0.420% in the case of each
Distribution Date thereafter.
With respect to the Class A-4 Certificates and REMIC I Regular
Interest I-LTA4, 0.440% in the case of each Distribution Date through and
including the Distribution Date on which the aggregate Stated Principal Balance
of the Mortgage Loans (and properties acquired in respect thereof) remaining in
the Trust Fund is reduced to less than 10% of the aggregate Cut-off Date
Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans and 0.880% in the case of each
Distribution Date thereafter.
With respect to the Class M-1 Certificates and REMIC I Regular
Interest I-LTM1, 0.600% in the case of each Distribution Date through and
including the Distribution Date on which the aggregate Stated Principal Balance
of the Mortgage Loans (and properties acquired in respect thereof) remaining in
the Trust Fund is reduced to less than 10% of the aggregate Cut-off Date
Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans and 0.900% in the case of each
Distribution Date thereafter.
With respect to the Class M-2 Certificates and REMIC I Regular
Interest I-LTM2, 1.250% in the case of each Distribution Date through and
including the Distribution Date on which the aggregate Stated Principal Balance
of the Mortgage Loans (and properties acquired in respect thereof) remaining in
the Trust Fund is reduced to less than 10% of the aggregate Cut-off Date
Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans and 1.875% in the case of each
Distribution Date thereafter.
With respect to the Class M-3 Certificates and REMIC I Regular
Interest I-LTM3, 1.550% in the case of each Distribution Date through and
including the Distribution Date on which the aggregate Stated Principal Balance
of the Mortgage Loans (and properties acquired in respect thereof) remaining in
the Trust Fund is reduced to less than 10% of the aggregate Cut-off Date
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Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans and 2.325% in the case of each
Distribution Date thereafter.
With respect to the Class M-4 Certificates and REMIC I Regular
Interest I-LTM4, 2.150% in the case of each Distribution Date through and
including the Distribution Date on which the aggregate Stated Principal Balance
of the Mortgage Loans (and properties acquired in respect thereof) remaining in
the Trust Fund is reduced to less than 10% of the aggregate Cut-off Date
Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans and 3.225% in the case of each
Distribution Date thereafter.
With respect to the Class M-5 Certificates and REMIC I Regular
Interest I-LTM5, 2.400% in the case of each Distribution Date through and
including the Distribution Date on which the aggregate Stated Principal Balance
of the Mortgage Loans (and properties acquired in respect thereof) remaining in
the Trust Fund is reduced to less than 10% of the aggregate Cut-off Date
Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans and 3.600% in the case of each
Distribution Date thereafter.
With respect to the Class M-6 Certificates and REMIC I Regular
Interest I-LTM6, 3.750% in the case of each Distribution Date through and
including the Distribution Date on which the aggregate Stated Principal Balance
of the Mortgage Loans (and properties acquired in respect thereof) remaining in
the Trust Fund is reduced to less than 10% of the aggregate Cut-off Date
Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans and 5.625% in the case of each
Distribution Date thereafter.
With respect to the Class M-7 Certificates and REMIC I Regular
Interest I-LTM7, 3.750% in the case of each Distribution Date through and
including the Distribution Date on which the aggregate Stated Principal Balance
of the Mortgage Loans (and properties acquired in respect thereof) remaining in
the Trust Fund is reduced to less than 10% of the aggregate Cut-off Date
Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans and 5.625% in the case of each
Distribution Date thereafter.
"Certificateholder" or "Holder": The Person in whose name a
Certificate is registered in the Certificate Register, except that a
Disqualified Organization or a Non-United States Person shall not be a Holder of
a Residual Certificate for any purposes hereof and, solely for the purposes of
giving any consent pursuant to this Agreement, any Certificate registered in the
name of the Depositor or the Servicer or any Affiliate thereof shall be deemed
not to be outstanding and the Voting Rights to which it is entitled shall not be
taken into account in determining whether the requisite percentage of Voting
Rights necessary to effect any such consent has been obtained, except as
otherwise provided in Section 11.01. The Trustee and the NIMS Insurer may
conclusively rely upon a certificate of the Depositor or the Servicer in
determining whether a Certificate is held by an Affiliate thereof. All
references herein to "Holders" or "Certificateholders" shall reflect the rights
of Certificate Owners as they may indirectly exercise such rights through the
Depository and participating members thereof, except as otherwise specified
herein; provided, however, that the Trustee and the NIMS Insurer shall be
required to recognize as a "Holder" or "Certificateholder" only the Person in
whose name a Certificate is registered in the Certificate Register.
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"Certificate Owner": With respect to a Book-Entry Certificate,
the Person who is the beneficial owner of such Certificate as reflected on the
books of the Depository or on the books of a Depository Participant or on the
books of an indirect participating brokerage firm for which a Depository
Participant acts as agent.
"Certificate Principal Balance": With respect to each Class A
Certificate, Mezzanine Certificate or Class P Certificate as of any date of
determination, the Certificate Principal Balance of such Certificate on the
Distribution Date immediately prior to such date of determination plus any
Subsequent Recoveries added to the Certificate Principal Balance of such
Certificate pursuant to Section 4.01, minus all distributions allocable to
principal made thereon and Realized Losses allocated thereto on such immediately
prior Distribution Date (or, in the case of any date of determination up to and
including the first Distribution Date, the initial Certificate Principal Balance
of such Certificate, as stated on the face thereof). With respect to each Class
CE Certificate as of any date of determination, an amount equal to the
Percentage Interest evidenced by such Certificate times the excess, if any, of
(A) the then aggregate Uncertificated Balance of the REMIC I Regular Interests
over (B) the then aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class A
Certificates, the Mezzanine Certificates and the Class P Certificates then
outstanding.
"Certificate Register": The register maintained pursuant to
Section 5.02.
"Class": Collectively, all of the Certificates bearing the
same class designation.
"Class A Certificates": Any Class A-1 Certificate, Class A-2
Certificate, Class A-3 Certificate or Class A-4 Certificate.
"Class A-1 Cap Contract": The cap contract between the Trustee
and the counterparty thereunder relating to the Class A-1 Certificates.
"Class A-1 Certificate": Any one of the Class A-1 Certificates
executed, authenticated and delivered by the Trustee, substantially in the form
annexed hereto as Exhibit A-1 and evidencing a Regular Interest in REMIC II for
purposes of the REMIC Provisions.
"Class A-2 Cap Contract": The cap contract between the Trustee
and the counterparty thereunder relating to the Class A-2 Certificates.
"Class A-2 Certificates": Any one of the Class A-2
Certificates executed, authenticated and delivered by the Trustee, substantially
in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-2 and evidencing a Regular Interest in
REMIC II for purposes of the REMIC Provisions.
"Class A-3 Certificate": Any one of the Class A-3 Certificates
executed, authenticated and delivered by the Trustee, substantially in the form
annexed hereto as Exhibit A-3 and evidencing a Regular Interest in REMIC II for
purposes of the REMIC Provisions.
"Class A-3 Scheduled Class Balance": With respect to any
Distribution Date, the scheduled Certificate Principal Balance shown in the
table set forth below:
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Class A-3 Scheduled Class A-3 Scheduled
Distribution Date Certificate Principal Balance Distribution Date Certificate Principal Balance
----------------- ----------------------------- ----------------- -----------------------------
Initial Balance $ 89,868,000.00 November 25, 2007 $ 21,300,558.15
August 25, 2004 88,833,022.35 December 25, 2007 21,300,558.15
September 25, 2004 87,686,499.63 January 25, 2008 21,300,558.15
October 25, 2004 86,429,275.10 February 25, 2008 21,300,558.15
November 25, 2004 85,062,744.89 March 25, 2008 21,195,267.53
December 25, 2004 83,588,613.18 April 25, 2008 20,189,625.03
January 25, 2005 82,009,491.96 May 25, 2008 19,216,742.08
February 25, 2005 80,329,014.79 June 25, 2008 18,275,521.84
March 25, 2005 78,583,337.48 July 25, 2008 17,364,904.94
April 25, 2005 76,774,364.98 August 25, 2008 16,483,868.20
May 25, 2005 74,903,764.31 September 25, 2008 15,631,423.32
June 25, 2005 72,973,357.36 October 25, 2008 14,806,615.75
July 25, 2005 70,985,081.10 November 25, 2008 14,008,523.46
August 25, 2005 68,940,983.23 December 25, 2008 13,236,255.83
September 25, 2005 66,843,217.56 January 25, 2009 12,488,952.61
October 25, 2005 64,694,038.98 February 25, 2009 11,765,847.23
November 25, 2005 62,495,798.10 March 25, 2009 11,063,436.47
December 25, 2005 60,250,935.69 April 25, 2009 10,383,792.65
January 25, 2006 57,962,715.85 May 25, 2009 9,726,109.22
February 25, 2006 55,636,753.92 June 25, 2009 9,089,655.05
March 25, 2006 53,360,482.66 July 25, 2009 8,473,723.93
April 25, 2006 51,118,759.59 August 25, 2009 7,877,633.65
May 25, 2006 48,911,054.10 September 25, 2009 7,300,725.21
June 25, 2006 46,736,843.78 October 25, 2009 6,742,362.02
July 25, 2006 44,595,614.36 November 25, 2009 6,201,929.09
August 25, 2006 42,486,859.54 December 25, 2009 5,678,832.34
September 25, 2006 40,410,080.87 January 25, 2010 5,172,497.82
October 25, 2006 38,364,787.64 February 25, 2010 4,682,371.06
November 25, 2006 36,350,496.76 March 25, 2010 4,207,916.37
December 25, 2006 34,366,732.63 April 25, 2010 3,748,616.22
January 25, 2007 32,413,027.02 May 25, 2010 3,303,970.57
February 25, 2007 30,489,329.74 June 25, 2010 2,873,496.33
March 25, 2007 28,594,763.84 July 25, 2010 2,456,726.73
April 25, 2007 26,729,294.44 August 25, 2010 2,053,210.76
May 25, 2007 24,892,057.57 September 25, 2010 1,662,512.65
June 25, 2007 23,082,620.73 October 25, 2010 1,284,211.33
July 25, 2007 21,300,558.15 November 25, 2010 917,899.94
August 25, 2007 21,300,558.15 December 25, 2010 563,185.33
September 25, 2007 21,300,558.15 January 25, 2010 and
thereafter
October 25, 2007 21,300,558.15
"Class A-4 Certificate": Any one of the Class A-4 Certificates
executed,
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authenticated and delivered by the Trustee, substantially in the form annexed
hereto as Exhibit A-4 and evidencing a Regular Interest in REMIC II for purposes
of the REMIC Provisions.
"Class CE Certificate": Any one of the Class CE Certificates
executed, authenticated and delivered by the Trustee, substantially in the form
annexed hereto as Exhibit A-12 and evidencing a Regular Interest in REMIC III
for purposes of the REMIC Provisions.
"Class CE Interest": An uncertificated interest in the Trust
Fund held by the Trustee on behalf of the Holders of the Class CE Certificates,
evidencing a Regular Interest in REMIC II for purposes of the REMIC Provisions.
"Class M-1 Certificate": Any one of the Class M-1 Certificates
executed, authenticated and delivered by the Trustee, substantially in the form
annexed hereto as Exhibit A-5 and evidencing a Regular Interest in REMIC II for
purposes of the REMIC Provisions.
"Class M-1 Principal Distribution Amount": The excess of (x)
the sum of (i) the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class A
Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Senior Principal
Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date) and (ii) the Certificate
Principal Balance of the Class M-1 Certificates immediately prior to such
Distribution Date over (y) the lesser of (A) the product of (i) 72.50% and (ii)
the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day
of the related Due Period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of
principal due during the related Due Period, to the extent received or advanced,
and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related Prepayment
Period) and (B) the excess of the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the
Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period (after giving effect
to scheduled payments of principal due during the related Due Period, to the
extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received
during the related Prepayment Period) over $2,951,910.21.
"Class M-2 Certificate": Any one of the Class M-2 Certificates
executed, authenticated and delivered by the Trustee, substantially in the form
annexed hereto as Exhibit A-6 and evidencing a Regular Interest in REMIC II for
purposes of the REMIC Provisions.
"Class M-2 Principal Distribution Amount": The excess of (x)
the sum of (i) the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class A
Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Senior Principal
Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (ii) the Certificate Principal
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 (iii) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-2 Certificates
immediately prior to such Distribution Date over (y) the lesser of (A) the
product of (i) 84.00% and (ii) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the
Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period (after giving effect
to scheduled payments of principal due during the related Due Period, to the
extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received
during the related Prepayment Period) and (B) the excess of the aggregate Stated
Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due
Period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the
related Due Period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled
collections of principal received during the related Prepayment Period) over
$2,951,910.21.
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"Class M-3 Certificate": Any one of the Class M-3 Certificates
executed, authenticated and delivered by the Trustee, substantially in the form
annexed hereto as Exhibit A-7 and evidencing a Regular Interest in REMIC II for
purposes of the REMIC Provisions.
"Class M-3 Principal Distribution Amount": With respect to any
Distribution Date, the excess of (x) the sum of (i) the aggregate Certificate
Principal Balance of the Class A Certificates (after taking into account the
distribution of the Senior Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution
Date), (ii) the Certificate Principal 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), (iii) the Certificate Principal
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 (iv) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-3 Certificates
immediately prior to such Distribution Date over (y) the lesser of (A) the
product of (i) 87.50% and (ii) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the
Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period (after giving effect
to scheduled payments of principal due during the related Due Period, to the
extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received
during the related Prepayment Period) and (B) the excess of the aggregate Stated
Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due
Period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the
related Due Period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled
collections of principal received during the related Prepayment Period) over
$2,951,910.21.
"Class M-4 Certificate": Any one of the Class M-4 Certificates
executed, authenticated and delivered by the Trustee, substantially in the form
annexed hereto as Exhibit A-8 and evidencing a Regular Interest in REMIC II for
purposes of the REMIC Provisions.
"Class M-4 Principal Distribution Amount": With respect to any
Distribution Date, the excess of (x) the sum of (i) the aggregate Certificate
Principal Balance of the Class A Certificates (after taking into account the
distribution of the Senior Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution
Date), (ii) the Certificate Principal 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), (iii) the Certificate Principal
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), (iv) the Certificate Principal 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 (v) the Certificate Principal
Balance of the Class M-4 Certificates immediately prior to such Distribution
Date over (y) the lesser of (A) the product of (i) 90.00% and (ii) the aggregate
Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related
Due Period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during
the related Due Period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled
collections of principal received during the related Prepayment Period) and (B)
the excess of the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of
the last day of the related Due Period (after giving effect to scheduled
payments of principal due during the related Due Period, to the extent received
or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the
related Prepayment Period) over $2,951,910.21.
"Class M-5 Certificate": Any one of the Class M-5 Certificates
executed,
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authenticated and delivered by the Trustee, substantially in the form annexed
hereto as Exhibit A-9 and evidencing a Regular Interest in REMIC II for purposes
of the REMIC Provisions.
"Class M-5 Principal Distribution Amount": With respect to any
Distribution Date, the excess of (x) the sum of (i) the aggregate Certificate
Principal Balance of the Class A Certificates (after taking into account the
distribution of the Senior Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution
Date), (ii) the Certificate Principal 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), (iii) the Certificate Principal
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), (iv) the Certificate Principal 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), (v) the Certificate Principal
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 (vi) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-5 Certificates
immediately prior to such Distribution Date over (y) the lesser of (A) the
product of (i) 93.00% and (ii) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the
Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period (after giving effect
to scheduled payments of principal due during the related Due Period, to the
extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received
during the related Prepayment Period) and (B) the excess of the aggregate Stated
Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due
Period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the
related Due Period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled
collections of principal received during the related Prepayment Period) over
$2,951,910.21.
"Class M-6 Certificate": Any one of the Class M-6 Certificates
executed, authenticated and delivered by the Trustee, substantially in the form
annexed hereto as Exhibit A-10 and evidencing a Regular Interest in REMIC II for
purposes of the REMIC Provisions.
"Class M-6 Principal Distribution Amount": With respect to any
Distribution Date, the excess of (x) the sum of (i) the aggregate Certificate
Principal Balance of the Class A Certificates (after taking into account the
distribution of the Senior Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution
Date), (ii) the Certificate Principal 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), (iii) the Certificate Principal
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), (iv) the Certificate Principal 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), (v) the Certificate Principal
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), (vi) the Certificate Principal 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 (vii) the Certificate
Principal Balance of the Class M-6 Certificates immediately prior to such
Distribution Date over (y) the lesser of (A) the product of (i) 96.00% and (ii)
the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day
of the related Due Period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of
principal due during the related Due Period, to the extent received or advanced,
and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related Prepayment
Period) and (B) the excess of the aggregate Stated
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Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due
Period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the
related Due Period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled
collections of principal received during the related Prepayment Period) over
$2,951,910.21.
"Class M-7 Certificate": Any one of the Class M-7 Certificates
executed, authenticated and delivered by the Trustee, substantially in the form
annexed hereto as Exhibit A-11 and evidencing a Regular Interest in REMIC II for
purposes of the REMIC Provisions.
"Class M-7 Principal Distribution Amount": With respect to any
Distribution Date, the excess of (x) the sum of (i) the aggregate Certificate
Principal Balance of the Class A Certificates (after taking into account the
distribution of the Senior Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution
Date), (ii) the Certificate Principal 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), (iii) the Certificate Principal
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), (iv) the Certificate Principal 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), (v) the Certificate Principal
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), (vi) the Certificate Principal 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), (vii) the Certificate Principal
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 (viii) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-7 Certificates
immediately prior to such Distribution Date over (y) the lesser of (A) the
product of (i) 98.00% and (ii) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the
Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period (after giving effect
to scheduled payments of principal due during the related Due Period, to the
extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received
during the related Prepayment Period) and (B) the excess of the aggregate Stated
Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due
Period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the
related Due Period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled
collections of principal received during the related Prepayment Period) over
$2,951,910.21.
"Class M-7 Realized Loss Interest Amount": With respect to the
Class M-7 Certificates and any Distribution Date, an amount equal to the sum of
(i) interest accrued at the related Pass-Through Rate on the Allocated Realized
Loss Amount for such Certificates and (ii) the undistributed portion of any
Class M-7 Realized Loss Interest Amount from the prior Distribution Date
together with interest accrued on such undistributed portion for the most
recently ended Accrual Period at the related Pass-Through Rate applicable for
such Class for such Accrual Period.
"Class P Certificate": Any one of the Class P Certificates
executed, authenticated and delivered by the Trustee, substantially in the form
annexed hereto as Exhibit A-13 and evidencing a Regular Interest in REMIC IV for
purposes of the REMIC Provisions.
"Class P Interest": An uncertificated interest in the Trust
Fund held by the Trustee
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on behalf of the Holders of the Class P Certificates, evidencing a Regular
Interest in REMIC II for purposes of the REMIC Provisions.
"Class R Certificate": Any one of the Class R Certificates
executed, authenticated and delivered by the Trustee, substantially in the form
annexed hereto as Exhibit A-14 and evidencing the ownership of the Class R-I
Interest and the Class R-II Interest.
"Class R-X Certificate": The Class R-X Certificate executed,
authenticated and delivered by the Trustee, substantially in the form annexed
hereto as Exhibit A-15 and evidencing the ownership of the Class R-III Interest
and the Class R-IV Interest.
"Class R-I Interest": The uncertificated Residual Interest in
REMIC I.
"Class R-II Interest": The uncertificated Residual Interest in
REMIC II.
"Class R-III Interest": The uncertificated Residual Interest
in REMIC III.
"Class R-IV Interest": The uncertificated Residual Interest in
REMIC IV.
"Closing Date": July 29, 2004.
"Code": The Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
"Collection Account": The account or accounts created and
maintained, or caused to be created and maintained, by the Servicer pursuant to
Section 3.10(a), which shall be entitled "HomEq Servicing Corporation, as
Servicer for U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, in trust for the
registered holders of MASTR Asset Backed Securities Trust 2004-WMC2, Mortgage
Pass- Through Certificates." The Collection Account must be an Eligible Account.
"Commission": The Securities and Exchange Commission.
"Compensating Interest": As defined in Section 3.24 hereof.
"Corporate Trust Office": The principal corporate trust office
of the Trustee at which at any particular time its corporate trust business in
connection with this Agreement shall be administered, which office, at the date
of the execution of this instrument is located at 00 Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xx.
Xxxx, Xxxxxxxxx 00000, Attention: Structured Finance/MASTR 2004-WMC2, or at such
other address as the Trustee may designate from time to time by notice to the
Certificateholders, the Depositor, the Servicer and the Originator.
"Corresponding Certificate": With respect to each REMIC I
Regular Interest set forth below, the corresponding Regular Certificate set
forth in the table below:
REMIC I REGULAR INTEREST Regular Certificate
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I-LTA1 Class X-0
X-XXX0 Class X-0
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X-XXX0 Xxxxx X-0
X-XXX0 Class A-4
I-LTM1 Class M-1
I-LTM2 Class M-2
I-LTM3 Class M-3
I-LTM4 Class M-4
I-LTM5 Class M-5
I-LTM6 Class M-6
I-LTM7 Class M-7
I-LTP Class P
"Credit Enhancement Percentage": For any Distribution Date,
the percentage equivalent of a fraction, the numerator of which is the sum of
the aggregate Certificate Principal Balances of the Mezzanine Certificates and
the Class CE Certificates, and the denominator of which is the aggregate Stated
Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans, calculated prior to taking into account
distributions of principal on the Mortgage Loans and distribution of the Group I
Principal Distribution Amount, the Group II Principal Distribution Amount and
the Group III Principal Distribution Amount to the Certificates then entitled to
distributions of principal on such Distribution Date.
"Cumulative 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 preceding calendar month and the denominator of which is the sum of
the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the Cut-off
Date.
"Custodial Agreement": The custodial agreement, dated July 1,
2004, entered into among the Trustee, the Custodian and the Servicer in the form
of Exhibit K attached hereto.
"Custodian": Xxxxx Fargo Bank, N.A., a national banking
association, or its successor in interest as Custodian pursuant to the Custodial
Agreement.
"Cut-off Date": With respect to each Original Mortgage Loan,
July 1, 2004. With respect to all Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans, their
respective dates of substitution. References herein to the "Cut-off Date," when
used with respect to more than one Mortgage Loan, shall be to the respective
Cut-off Dates for such Mortgage Loans.
"Cut-off Date Principal Balance": With respect to any Mortgage
Loan, the unpaid principal balance thereof as of the Cut-off Date of such
Mortgage Loan (or as of the applicable date of substitution with respect to a
Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan), after giving effect to scheduled payments
due on or before the Cut-off Date, whether or not received.
"Debt Service Reduction": With respect to any Mortgage Loan, a
reduction in the scheduled Monthly Payment for such Mortgage Loan by a court of
competent jurisdiction in a proceeding under the Bankruptcy Code, except such a
reduction resulting from a Deficient Valuation.
"Deficient Valuation": With respect to any Mortgage Loan, a
valuation of the related
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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 Bankruptcy Code.
"Definitive Certificates": As defined in Section 5.01(b).
"Deleted Mortgage Loan": A Mortgage Loan replaced or to be
replaced by a Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan.
"Delinquency Percentage": As of the last day of the related
Due Period, the percentage equivalent of a fraction, the numerator of which is
the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of all Mortgage Loans that, as of the
last day of the previous calendar month, are 60 or more days delinquent, are in
foreclosure, have been converted to REO Properties or have been discharged by
reason of bankruptcy, and the denominator of which is the aggregate Stated
Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans and REO Properties as of the last day of
the previous calendar month.
"Depositor": Mortgage Asset Securitization Transactions, Inc.,
a Delaware corporation, or its successor in interest.
"Depository": The Depository Trust Company, or any successor
Depository hereafter named. The nominee of the initial Depository, for purposes
of registering those Certificates that are to be Book-Entry Certificates, is
CEDE & Co. The Depository shall at all times be a "clearing corporation" as
defined in Section 8-102(3) of the Uniform Commercial Code of the State of New
York and a "clearing agency" registered pursuant to the provisions of Section
17A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
"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 any Distribution Date,
the 15th day of the calendar month in which such Distribution Date occurs or, if
such 15th day is not a Business Day, the Business Day immediately preceding such
15th day.
"Directly Operate": With respect to any REO Property, the
furnishing or rendering of services to the tenants thereof, the management or
operation of such REO Property, the holding of such REO Property primarily for
sale to customers, the performance of any construction work thereon or any use
of such REO Property in a trade or business conducted by REMIC I other than
through an Independent Contractor; provided, however, that the Trustee (or the
Servicer on behalf of the Trustee) shall not be considered to Directly Operate
an REO Property solely because the Trustee (or the Servicer on behalf of the
Trustee) establishes rental terms, chooses tenants, enters into or renews
leases, deals with taxes and insurance, or makes decisions as to repairs or
capital expenditures with respect to such REO Property.
"Disqualified Organization": Any of the following: (i) the
United States, any State or political subdivision thereof, any possession of the
United States, or any agency or instrumentality
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of any of the foregoing (other than an instrumentality which is a corporation if
all of its activities are subject to tax and, except for Xxxxxxx Mac, a majority
of its board of directors is not selected by such governmental unit), (ii) any
foreign government, any international organization, or any agency or
instrumentality of any of the foregoing, (iii) any organization (other than
certain farmers'cooperatives described in Section 521 of the Code) which is
exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 1 of the Code (including the tax imposed
by Section 511 of the Code on unrelated business taxable income), (iv) rural
electric and telephone cooperatives described in Section 1381(a)(2)(C) of the
Code, (v) an "electing large partnership" and (vi) any other Person so
designated by the Trustee based upon an Opinion of Counsel that the holding of
an Ownership Interest in a Residual Certificate by such Person may cause any of
Trust REMIC or any Person having an Ownership Interest in any Class of
Certificates (other than such Person) to incur a liability for any federal tax
imposed under the Code that would not otherwise be imposed but for the Transfer
of an Ownership Interest in a Residual Certificate to such Person. The terms
"United States," "State" and "international organization" shall have the
meanings set forth in Section 7701 of the Code or successor provisions.
"Distribution Account": The trust account or accounts created
and maintained by the Trustee pursuant to Section 3.10(b) which shall be
entitled "U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, in trust for the
registered holders of MASTR Asset Backed Securities Trust 2004-WMC2, Mortgage
Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-WMC2." The Distribution Account must be
an Eligible Account.
"Distribution Date": The 25th day of any month, or if such
25th day is not a Business Day, the Business Day immediately following such 25th
day, commencing in August 2004.
"Due Date": With respect to each Distribution Date, the first
day of the calendar month in which such Distribution Date occurs, which is
generally the day of the month on which the Monthly 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 month immediately preceding the month
in which such Distribution Date occurs and ending on the related Due Date.
"Eligible Account": Any of (i) an account or accounts
maintained with a federal or state chartered depository institution or trust
company the short-term unsecured debt obligations of which (or, in the case of a
depository institution or trust company that is the principal subsidiary of a
holding company, the short-term unsecured debt obligations of such holding
company) are rated P-1 by Xxxxx'x, F-1 by Fitch or A-1+ by S&P (or comparable
ratings if Xxxxx'x, Fitch and S&P are not the Rating Agencies) at the time any
amounts are held on deposit therein, (ii) with respect to any Escrow Account, an
account or accounts the deposits in which are fully insured by the FDIC (to the
limits established by such corporation), the uninsured deposits in which account
are otherwise secured such that, as evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel delivered
to the NIMS Insurer, the Trustee and to each Rating Agency, the
Certificateholders will have a claim with respect to the funds in such account
or a perfected first priority security interest against such collateral (which
shall be limited to Permitted Investments) securing such funds that is superior
to claims of any other depositors or creditors of the depository institution
with which such account is maintained, (iii) a trust account or
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accounts maintained with the trust department of a federal or state chartered
depository institution, national banking association or trust company acting in
its fiduciary capacity or (iv) an account otherwise acceptable to the NIMS
Insurer and to each Rating Agency without reduction or withdrawal of their then
current ratings of the Certificates as evidenced by a letter from each Rating
Agency to the Trustee and the NIMS Insurer. Eligible Accounts may bear interest.
"ERISA": The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974,
as amended.
"Escrow Payments": The amounts constituting ground rents,
taxes, assessments, water rates, fire and hazard insurance premiums and other
payments required to be escrowed by the Mortgagor with the mortgagee pursuant to
any Mortgage Loan.
"Estate in Real Property": A fee simple estate in a parcel of
land.
"Excess Overcollateralized Amount": With respect to the Class
A Certificates and the Mezzanine Certificates and any Distribution Date, the
excess, if any, of (i) the Overcollateralized Amount for such Distribution Date,
assuming that 100% of the Principal Remittance Amount is applied as a principal
distribution on such Distribution Date over (ii) the Overcollateralization
Target Amount for such Distribution Date.
"Extra Principal Distribution Amount": With respect to any
Distribution Date, the lesser of (x) the Monthly Interest Distributable Amount
payable on the Class CE Certificates on such Distribution Date as reduced by
Realized Losses allocated thereto with respect to such Distribution Date
pursuant to Section 4.04 and (y) the Overcollateralization Deficiency Amount for
such Distribution Date.
"Extraordinary Trust Fund Expense": Any amounts reimbursable
to the Trustee, or any director, officer, employee or agent of the Trustee from
the Trust Fund pursuant to Section 8.05 or Section 10.01(c) and any amounts
payable from the Distribution Account in respect of taxes pursuant to Section
10.01(g)(iii).
"Xxxxxx Xxx": Xxxxxx Xxx, formally known as the Federal
National Mortgage Association, or any successor thereto.
"FDIC": Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any successor
thereto.
"Final Recovery Determination": With respect to any defaulted
Mortgage Loan or any REO Property (other than a Mortgage Loan or REO Property
purchased or repurchased by the Originator, the Seller, the Depositor or the
Servicer pursuant to or as contemplated by Section 2.03, Section 3.16(c) or
Section 9.01), a determination made by the Servicer that all Insurance 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.
"Fitch": Fitch Ratings, or its successor in interest.
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"Fixed-Rate Mortgage Loan": Each of the Mortgage Loans
identified in the Mortgage Loan Schedule as having a Mortgage Rate that is fixed
for the entire term of the Mortgage Loan..
"Formula Rate": For any Distribution Date and the Class A
Certificates and the Mezzanine Certificates, the lesser of (i) One-Month LIBOR
plus the related Certificate Margin and (ii) the Maximum Cap Rate.
"Xxxxxxx Mac": Xxxxxxx Mac, formally known as the Federal Home
Loan Mortgage Corporation, or any successor thereto.
"Gross Margin": With respect to each Adjustable-Rate Mortgage
Loan, the fixed percentage set forth in the related Mortgage Note that is added
to the Index on each Adjustment Date in accordance with the terms of the related
Mortgage Note used to determine the Mortgage Rate for such Adjustable-Rate
Mortgage Loan.
"Group I Allocation Percentage": With respect to any
Distribution Date, the percentage equivalent of a fraction, the numerator of
which is the Group I Principal Remittance Amount for such Distribution Date, and
the denominator of which is the Principal Remittance Amount for such
Distribution Date.
"Group I Basic Principal Distribution Amount": With respect to
any Distribution Date, the excess of (i) the Group I Principal Remittance Amount
for such Distribution Date over (ii)(a) the Overcollateralization Release
Amount, if any, for such Distribution Date multiplied by (b) the Group I
Allocation Percentage.
"Group I Certificates": The Class A-1 Certificates.
"Group I Interest Remittance Amount": With respect to any
Distribution Date, that portion of the Available Funds for such Distribution
Date attributable to interest received or advanced with respect to the Group I
Mortgage Loans.
"Group I Mortgage Loan": A Mortgage Loan assigned to Loan
Group I with a principal balance that conforms to Xxxxxx Xxx and Xxxxxxx Mac
loan limits.
"Group I Principal Distribution Amount": With respect to any
Distribution Date, the sum of (i) the Group I Basic Principal Distribution
Amount for such Distribution Date and (ii)(a) the Extra Principal Distribution
Amount for such Distribution Date multiplied by (b) the Group I Allocation
Percentage.
"Group I Principal Remittance Amount": With respect to any
Distribution Date, the sum of (i) each scheduled payment of principal collected
or advanced on the Group I Mortgage Loans by the Servicer that were due during
the related Due Period, (ii) the principal portion of all partial and full
Principal Prepayments of the Group I Mortgage Loans applied by the Servicer
during the related Prepayment Period, (iii) the principal portion of all related
Net Liquidation Proceeds, Insurance Proceeds and Subsequent Recoveries received
during such Prepayment Period with respect to the Group I Mortgage Loans, (iv)
that portion of the Purchase Price, representing principal of any
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repurchased Group I Mortgage Loan, deposited to the Collection Account during
such Prepayment Period, (v) the principal portion of any related Substitution
Adjustment Amounts deposited in the Collection Account during such Prepayment
Period with respect to the Group I Mortgage Loans and (vi) on the Distribution
Date on which the Trust Fund is to be terminated pursuant to Section 9.01, that
portion of the Termination Price, in respect of principal on the Group I
Mortgage Loans.
"Group I Senior Principal Distribution Amount": The excess of
(x) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class A-1 Certificates immediately
prior to such Distribution Date over (y) the lesser of (A) the product of (i)
59.50% and (ii) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Group I Mortgage
Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period (after giving effect to
scheduled payments of principal due during the related Due Period, to the extent
received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during
the related Prepayment Period) and (B) the excess of the aggregate Stated
Principal Balance of the Group I Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the
related Due Period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due
during the related Due Period, to the extent received or advanced, and
unscheduled collections of principal received during the related Prepayment
Period) over $1,333,140.25.
"Group II Allocation Percentage": With respect to any
Distribution Date, the percentage equivalent of a fraction, the numerator of
which is the Group II Principal Remittance Amount for such Distribution Date,
and the denominator of which is the Principal Remittance Amount for such
Distribution Date.
"Group II Basic Principal Distribution Amount": With respect
to any Distribution Date, the excess of (i) the Group II Principal Remittance
Amount for such Distribution Date over (ii)(a) the Overcollateralization Release
Amount, if any, for such Distribution Date multiplied by (b) the Group II
Allocation Percentage.
"Group II Interest Remittance Amount": With respect to any
Distribution Date, that portion of the Available Funds for such Distribution
Date attributable to interest received or advanced with respect to the Group II
Mortgage Loans.
"Group II Mortgage Loan": A Mortgage Loan assigned to Loan
Group II with a principal balance that conforms to Xxxxxx Mae and Xxxxxxx Mac
loan limits.
"Group II Principal Distribution Amount": With respect to any
Distribution Date, the sum of (i) the Group II Basic Principal Distribution
Amount for such Distribution Date and (ii)(a) the Extra Principal Distribution
Amount for such Distribution Date multiplied by (b) the Group II Allocation
Percentage.
"Group II Principal Remittance Amount": With respect to any
Distribution Date, the sum of (i) each scheduled payment of principal collected
or advanced on the Group II Mortgage Loans by the Servicer that were due during
the related Due Period, (ii) the principal portion of all partial and full
principal prepayments of the Group II Mortgage Loans applied by the Servicer
during the related Prepayment Period, (iii) the principal portion of all related
Net Liquidation Proceeds, Insurance Proceeds and Subsequent Recoveries received
during such Prepayment Period with respect to the Group II Mortgage Loans, (iv)
that portion of the Purchase Price, representing principal of any
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repurchased Group II Mortgage Loan, deposited to the Collection Account during
such Prepayment Period, (v) the principal portion of any related Substitution
Adjustment Amounts deposited in the Collection Account during such Prepayment
Period with respect to the Group II Mortgage Loans and (vi) on the Distribution
Date on which the Trust Fund is to be terminated pursuant to Section 9.01, that
portion of the Termination Price, in respect of principal on the Group II
Mortgage Loans.
"Group II Senior Principal Distribution Amount": The excess of
(x) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class A-2 Certificates immediately
prior to such Distribution Date over (y) the lesser of (A) the product of (i)
59.50% and (ii) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Group II Mortgage
Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period (after giving effect to
scheduled payments of principal due during the related Due Period, to the extent
received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during
the related Prepayment Period) and (B) the excess of the aggregate Stated
Principal Balance of the Group II Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the
related Due Period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due
during the related Due Period, to the extent received or advanced, and
unscheduled collections of principal received during the related Prepayment
Period) over $696,188.85.
"Group III Allocation Percentage": With respect to any
Distribution Date, the percentage equivalent of a fraction, the numerator of
which is the Group III Principal Remittance Amount for such Distribution Date,
and the denominator of which is the Principal Remittance Amount for such
Distribution Date.
"Group III Basic Principal Distribution Amount": With respect
to any Distribution Date, the excess of (i) the Group III Principal Remittance
Amount for such Distribution Date over (ii)(a) the Overcollateralization Release
Amount, if any, for such Distribution Date multiplied by (b) the Group III
Allocation Percentage.
"Group III Cap Contract": The cap contract between the Trustee
and the counterparty thereunder relating to the Group III Certificates.
"Group III Certificates": The Class A-3 Certificates and the
Class A-4 Certificates.
"Group III Interest Remittance Amount": With respect to any
Distribution Date, that portion of the Available Funds for such Distribution
Date attributable to interest received or advanced with respect to the Group III
Mortgage Loans.
"Group III Mortgage Loan": A Mortgage Loan assigned to Loan
Group III with a principal balance that may or may not conform to Xxxxxx Mae and
Xxxxxxx Mac loan limits.
"Group III Principal Distribution Amount": With respect to any
Distribution Date, the sum of (i) the Group III Basic Principal Distribution
Amount for such Distribution Date and (ii)(a) the Extra Principal Distribution
Amount for such Distribution Date multiplied by (b) the Group III Allocation
Percentage.
"Group III Principal Remittance Amount": With respect to any
Distribution Date, the sum of (i) each scheduled payment of principal collected
or advanced on the Group III Mortgage
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Loans by the Servicer that were due during the related Due Period, (ii) the
principal portion of all partial and full principal prepayments of the Group III
Mortgage Loans applied by the Servicer during the related Prepayment Period,
(iii) the principal portion of all related Net Liquidation Proceeds, Insurance
Proceeds and Subsequent Recoveries received during such Prepayment Period with
respect to the Group III Mortgage Loans, (iv) that portion of the Purchase
Price, representing principal of any repurchased Group III Mortgage Loan,
deposited to the Collection Account during such Prepayment Period, (v) the
principal portion of any related Substitution Adjustment Amounts deposited in
the Collection Account during such Prepayment Period with respect to the Group
III Mortgage Loans and (vi) on the Distribution Date on which the Trust Fund is
to be terminated pursuant to Section 9.01, that portion of the Termination
Price, in respect of principal on the Group III Mortgage Loans.
"Group III Senior Principal Distribution Amount": The excess
of (x) the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Group III Certificates
immediately prior to such Distribution Date over (y) the lesser of (A) the
product of (i) 59.50% and (ii) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the
Group III Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period (after
giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related Due
Period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of
principal received during the related Prepayment Period) and (B) the excess of
the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Group III Mortgage Loans as of the
last day of the related Due Period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of
principal due during the related Due Period, to the extent received or advanced,
and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related Prepayment
Period) over $922,581.11.
"Highest Priority": As of any date of determination, the Class
of Mezzanine Certificates then outstanding with a Certificate Principal Balance
greater than zero, with the highest priority for payments pursuant to Section
4.01, in the following order: Class X-0, Xxxxx X-0, Class M-3, Class M-4, Class
M-5, Class M-6 and Class M-7 Certificates.
"Indenture": An indenture relating to the issuance of notes
secured by the Class CE Certificates, the Class P Certificates and/or the Class
R Certificates (or any portion thereof) which may or may not be guaranteed by
the NIMS Insurer.
"Independent": When used with respect to any specified Person,
any such Person who (a) is in fact independent of the Servicer, the Depositor,
the Trustee, the Seller, the Originator and their respective Affiliates, (b)
does not have any direct financial interest in or any material indirect
financial interest in the Servicer, the Depositor, the Trustee, the Seller, the
Originator or any Affiliate thereof, and (c) is not connected with the Servicer,
the Depositor, the Trustee, the Seller, the Originator or any Affiliate thereof
as an officer, employee, promoter, underwriter, trustee, partner, director or
Person performing similar functions; provided, however, that a Person shall not
fail to be Independent of the Servicer, the Depositor the Trustee, the Seller,
the Originator or any Affiliate thereof merely because such Person is the
beneficial owner of 1% or less of any class of securities issued by the
Servicer, the Depositor, the Trustee, the Seller, the Originator or any
Affiliate thereof, as the case may be.
"Independent Contractor": Either (i) any Person (other than
the Servicer) that would be an "independent contractor" with respect to REMIC I
within the meaning of Section 856(d)(3)
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of the Code if REMIC I were a real estate investment trust (except that the
ownership tests set forth in that section shall be considered to be met by any
Person that owns, directly or indirectly, 35% or more of any Class of
Certificates), so long as REMIC I does not receive or derive any income from
such Person and provided that the relationship between such Person and REMIC I
is at arm's length, all within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section
1.856-4(b)(5), or (ii) any other Person (including the Servicer) if the Trustee
has received an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that the taking of any action
in respect of any REO Property by such Person, subject to any conditions therein
specified, that is otherwise herein contemplated to be taken by an Independent
Contractor will not cause such REO Property to cease to qualify as "foreclosure
property" within the meaning of Section 860G(a)(8) of the Code (determined
without regard to the exception applicable for purposes of Section 860D(a) of
the Code), or cause any income realized in respect of such REO Property to fail
to qualify as Rents from Real Property.
"Index": With respect to each Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan
and with respect to each related Adjustment Date, the index as specified in the
related Mortgage Note.
"Insurance Proceeds": Proceeds of any title policy, hazard
policy or other insurance policy, covering a Mortgage Loan, to the extent such
proceeds are not to be applied to the restoration of the related Mortgaged
Property or released to the Mortgagor in accordance with the procedures that the
Servicer would follow in servicing mortgage loans held for its own account,
subject to the terms and conditions of the related Mortgage Note and Mortgage.
"Interest Determination Date": With respect to the Class A
Certificates, the Mezzanine Certificates, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA1, REMIC
I Regular Interest I-LTA2, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA3, REMIC I Regular
Interest I-LTA4, REMIC I Regular Interest I- LTM1, REMIC I Regular Interest
I-LTM2, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM3, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM4, REMIC
I Regular Interest I-LTM5, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM6 and REMIC I Regular
Interest I-LTM7 and any Accrual Period therefor, the second London Business Day
preceding the commencement of such Accrual Period.
"Late Collections": With respect to any Mortgage Loan and any
Due Period, all amounts received by the Servicer subsequent to the Determination
Date immediately following such Due Period, whether as late payments of Monthly
Payments or as Insurance 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.
"Liquidated Mortgage Loan": As to any Distribution Date, any
Mortgage Loan in respect of which the Servicer has determined, in its reasonable
judgment, as of the end of the related Prepayment Period, that all Liquidation
Proceeds which it expects to recover with respect to the liquidation of the
Mortgage Loan or disposition of the related REO Property have been recovered.
"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 REMIC I by reason of its being purchased, repurchased or
replaced pursuant to or as contemplated by Section 2.03, Section 3.16(c)
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or Section 9.01. 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 REMIC I by reason of its being purchased
pursuant to Section 9.01.
"Liquidation Proceeds": The amount (other than amounts
received in respect of the rental of any REO Property prior to REO Disposition)
received by the Servicer in connection with (i) the taking of all or a part of a
Mortgaged Property by exercise of the power of eminent domain or condemnation,
(ii) the liquidation of a defaulted Mortgage Loan through a trustee's sale,
foreclosure sale or otherwise, or (iii) the purchase, repurchase or substitution
of a Mortgage Loan or an REO Property pursuant to or as contemplated by Section
2.03, Section 3.16(c), Section 3.23 or Section 9.01.
"Loan-to-Value Ratio": As of any date of determination, the
fraction, expressed as a percentage, the numerator of which is the principal
balance of the related Mortgage Loan at such date and the denominator of which
is the Value of the related Mortgaged Property.
"Loan Group": Any of Loan Group I, Loan Group II or Loan Group
III, as the context requires.
"Loan Group I": The group of Mortgage Loans identified in the
Mortgage Loan Schedule as having been assigned to Loan Group I.
"Loan Group II": The group of Mortgage Loans identified in the
Mortgage Loan Schedule as having been assigned to Loan Group II.
"Loan Group III": The group of Mortgage Loans identified in
the Mortgage Loan Schedule as having been assigned to Loan Group III.
"London Business Day": Any day on which banks in the City of
London and New York are open and conducting transactions in United States
dollars.
"Loss Severity Percentage": With respect to any Distribution
Date, the percentage equivalent of a fraction, the numerator of which is the
amount of Realized Losses incurred on a Mortgage Loan and the denominator of
which is the principal balance of such Mortgage Loan immediately prior to the
liquidation of such Mortgage Loan.
"Marker Rate": With respect to the Class CE Interest and any
Distribution Date, a per annum rate equal to two (2) times the weighted average
of the REMIC I Remittance Rate for each of REMIC I Regular Xxxxxxxxx X-XXX0,
X-XXX0, X-XXX0, X-XXX0, I-LTM1, I-LTM2, I-LTM3, I-LTM4, I-LTM5, I-LTM6, I-LTM7
and I-LTZZ, with the rate on each such REMIC I Regular Interest (other than
REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTZZ) subject to a cap equal to the lesser of (a)
One- Month LIBOR plus the related margin and (b) the related Net WAC Rate for
the purpose of this calculation and with the rate on REMIC I Regular Interest
I-LTZZ subject to a cap of zero for the purpose of this calculation; provided,
however, that solely for this purpose, calculations of the REMIC I Remittance
Rate and the related caps with respect to such REMIC I Regular Interests (other
than REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTZZ) shall be multiplied by a fraction, the
numerator of
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which is the actual number of days elapsed in the related Accrual Period and the
denominator of which is 30.
"Maximum Cap Rate": For any Distribution Date with respect to
the Class A Certificates and the Mezzanine Certificates, a per annum rate equal
to the weighted average of the Adjusted Net Maximum Mortgage Rates of the
Mortgage Loans multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is 30 and the
denominator of which is the actual number of days elapsed in the related Accrual
Period.
"Maximum I-LTZZ Uncertificated Interest Deferral Amount": With
respect to any Distribution Date, the excess of (i) accrued interest at the
REMIC I Remittance Rate applicable to REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTZZ for such
Distribution Date on a balance equal to the Uncertificated Balance of REMIC I
Regular Interest I-LTZZ minus the REMIC I Overcollateralization Amount, in each
case for such Distribution Date, over (ii) Uncertificated Interest on REMIC I
Regular Interest I-LTA1, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA2, REMIC I Regular
Interest I-LTA3, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA4, REMIC I Regular Interest
I-LTM1, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM2, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM3, REMIC
I Regular Interest I-LTM4, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM5, REMIC I Regular
Interest I-LTM6 and REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM7 for such Distribution Date,
with the rate on each such REMIC I Regular Interest subject to a cap equal to
the lesser of (a) One- Month LIBOR plus the related Certificate Margin and (b)
the related Net WAC Rate; provided, however, each cap shall be multiplied by a
fraction, the numerator of which is the actual number of days elapsed in the
related Accrual Period and the denominator of which is 30.
"Maximum Mortgage Rate": With respect to each Adjustable-Rate
Mortgage Loan, the percentage set forth in the related Mortgage Note as the
maximum Mortgage Rate thereunder.
"MERS": Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., a
corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware, or
any successor thereto.
"MERS(R) System": The system of recording transfers of
Mortgages electronically maintained by MERS.
"MIN": The Mortgage Identification Number for Mortgage Loans
registered with MERS on the MERS(R) System.
"MOM Loan": With respect to any Mortgage Loan, MERS acting as
the mortgagee of such Mortgage Loan, solely as nominee for the originator of
such Mortgage Loan and its successors and assigns, at the origination thereof.
"Mezzanine Cap Contract": The cap contract between the Trustee
and the counterparty thereunder relating to the Mezzanine Certificates.
"Mezzanine Certificate": Any Class M-1 Certificate, Class M-2
Certificate, Class M- 3 Certificate, Class M-4 Certificates, Class M-5
Certificates, Class M-6 Certificate or Class M-7 Certificates.
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"Minimum Mortgage Rate": With respect to each Adjustable-Rate
Mortgage Loan, the percentage set forth in the related Mortgage Note as the
minimum Mortgage Rate thereunder.
"Monthly Interest Distributable Amount": With respect to the
Class A Certificates, the Mezzanine Certificates and the Class CE Certificates
and any Distribution Date, the amount of interest accrued during the related
Accrual Period at the related Pass-Through Rate on the Certificate Principal
Balance (or Notional Amount in the case of the Class CE Certificates) of such
Class immediately prior to such Distribution Date, reduced by any Prepayment
Interest Shortfalls (to the extent not covered by payments made by the Servicer
pursuant to Section 3.24) and Relief Act Interest Shortfalls (allocated to such
Certificate based on its respective entitlements to interest irrespective of any
Prepayment Interest Shortfalls and Relief Act Interest Shortfalls for such
Distribution Date).
"Monthly Payment": With respect to any Mortgage Loan, the
scheduled monthly payment of principal and interest on such Mortgage Loan which
is payable by the related Mortgagor from time to time under the related Mortgage
Note, determined: (a) after giving effect to (i) any Deficient Valuation and/or
Debt Service Reduction with respect to such Mortgage Loan and (ii) any reduction
in the amount of interest collectible from the related Mortgagor pursuant to the
Relief Act; (b) without giving effect to any extension granted or agreed to by
the Servicer pursuant to Section 3.07 and (c) on the assumption that all other
amounts, if any, due under such Mortgage Loan are paid when due.
"Monthly Statement": The statement prepared by the Trustee
pursuant to Section 4.02.
"Moody's": Xxxxx'x Investors Service, Inc. or its successor in
interest.
"Mortgage": The mortgage, deed of trust or other instrument
creating a first or second lien on, or first or second priority security
interest in, a Mortgaged Property securing a Mortgage Note.
"Mortgage File": The mortgage documents listed in Section 2.01
pertaining to a particular Mortgage Loan and any additional documents required
to be added to the Mortgage File pursuant to this Agreement.
"Mortgage Loan": Each mortgage loan transferred and assigned
to the Trustee and delivered to the Trustee pursuant to Section 2.01 or Section
2.03(b) of this Agreement, as held from time to time as a part of the Trust, the
Mortgage Loans so held being identified in the Mortgage Loan Schedule.
"Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement": The agreement among the
Seller, the Originator and the Depositor, regarding the sale of the Mortgage
Loans by the Seller to the Depositor, substantially in the form of Exhibit D
annexed hereto.
"Mortgage Loan Schedule": As of any date, the list of Mortgage
Loans included in REMIC I on such date, attached hereto as Schedule 1. The
Mortgage Loan Schedule shall set forth
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the following information with respect to each Mortgage Loan:
(1) the Mortgage Loan identifying number;
(2) [reserved];
(3) the state and zip code of the Mortgaged Property;
(4) a code indicating whether the Mortgaged Property was
represented by the borrower, at the time of origination, as being
owner-occupied;
(5) the type of Residential Dwelling constituting the
Mortgaged Property;
(6) the original months to maturity;
(7) the stated remaining months to maturity from the Cut-off
Date based on the original amortization schedule;
(8) the Loan-to-Value Ratio at origination;
(9) the Mortgage Rate in effect immediately following the
Cut-off Date;
(10) the date on which the first Monthly Payment was due on
the Mortgage Loan;
(11) the stated maturity date;
(12) the amount of the Monthly Payment at origination;
(13) the amount of the Monthly Payment due on the first Due
Date after the Cut- off Date;
(14) the last Due Date on which a Monthly Payment was actually
applied to the unpaid Stated Principal Balance;
(15) the original principal amount of the Mortgage Loan;
(16) the Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loan as of
the close of business on the Cut-off Date;
(17) a code indicating the purpose of the Mortgage Loan (I.E.,
purchase financing, rate/term refinancing, cash-out refinancing);
(18) the Mortgage Rate at origination;
(19) a code indicating the documentation program (I.E., full
documentation, limited documentation, stated income documentation);
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(20) the risk grade;
(21) the Value of the Mortgaged Property;
(22) the sale price of the Mortgaged Property, if applicable;
(23) the actual unpaid principal balance of the Mortgage Loan
as of the Cut-off Date;
(24) the type and term of the related Prepayment Charge;
(25) the rounding code;
(26) the program code;
(27) a code indicating the lien priority for Mortgage Loans;
(28) with respect to each Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan, the
Minimum Mortgage Rate, the Maximum Mortgage Rate, the Gross Margin, the
next Adjustment Date and the
Periodic Rate Cap;
(29) the credit score ("FICO") of such Mortgage Loan; and
(30) the total amount of points and fees charged such Mortgage
Loan.
The Mortgage Loan Schedule shall set forth the following
information with respect to the Mortgage Loans in the aggregate and for each
Loan Group as of the Cut-off Date: (1) the number of Mortgage Loans (separately
identifying the number of Fixed-Rate Mortgage Loans and the number of
Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Loans); (2) the current Principal Balance of the
Mortgage Loans; (3) the weighted average Mortgage Rate of the Mortgage Loans and
(4) the weighted average maturity of the Mortgage Loans. The Mortgage Loan
Schedule shall be amended from time to time by the Depositor in accordance with
the provisions of this Agreement. With respect to any Qualified Substitute
Mortgage Loan, the Cut-off Date shall refer to the related Cut-off Date for such
Mortgage Loan, determined in accordance with the definition of Cut-off Date
herein.
"Mortgage Note": The original executed note or other evidence
of the indebtedness of a Mortgagor under a Mortgage Loan.
"Mortgage Pool": The pool of Mortgage Loans, identified on
Schedule 1 and existing from time to time thereafter, and any REO Properties
acquired in respect thereof.
"Mortgage Rate": With respect to each Mortgage Loan, the
annual rate at which interest accrues on such Mortgage Loan from time to time in
accordance with the provisions of the related Mortgage Note, which rate with
respect to the Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Loans, (A) as of any date of
determination until the first Adjustment Date following the Cut-off Date shall
be the rate set forth in the Mortgage Loan Schedule as the Mortgage Rate in
effect immediately following the
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Cut-off Date and (B) as of any date of determination thereafter shall be the
rate as adjusted on the most recent Adjustment Date equal to the sum, rounded to
the nearest or next highest 0.125% as provided in the Mortgage Note, of the
Index, as most recently available as of a date prior to the Adjustment Date as
set forth in the related Mortgage Note, plus the related Gross Margin; provided
that the Mortgage Rate on such Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Loan on any Adjustment
Date shall never be more than the lesser of (i) the sum of the Mortgage Rate in
effect immediately prior to the Adjustment Date plus the related Periodic Rate
Cap, if any, and (ii) the related Maximum Mortgage Rate, and shall never be less
than the greater of (i) the Mortgage Rate in effect immediately prior to the
Adjustment Date less the Periodic Rate Cap, if any, and (ii) the related Minimum
Mortgage Rate. With respect to each Mortgage Loan that becomes an REO Property,
as of any date of determination, the annual rate determined in accordance with
the immediately preceding sentence as of the date such Mortgage Loan became an
REO Property.
"Mortgaged Property": The underlying property securing a
Mortgage Loan, including any REO Property, consisting of an Estate in Real
Property improved by a Residential Dwelling.
"Mortgagor": The obligor on a Mortgage Note.
"Net Liquidation Proceeds": With respect to any Liquidated
Mortgage Loan or any other disposition of related Mortgaged Property (including
REO Property) the related Liquidation Proceeds and Insurance Proceeds net of
Advances, Servicing Advances, Servicing Fees and any other accrued and unpaid
servicing fees received and retained in connection with the liquidation of such
Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property.
"Net Monthly Excess Cashflow": With respect to each
Distribution Date, the sum of (a) any Overcollateralization Release Amount for
such Distribution Date and (b) the excess of (x) Available Funds for such
Distribution Date over (y) the sum for such Distribution Date of (A) the Monthly
Interest Distributable Amounts for the Class A Certificates and the Mezzanine
Certificates, (B) the Unpaid Interest Shortfall Amounts for the Class A
Certificates and (C) the Principal Remittance Amount.
"Net Mortgage Rate": With respect to any Mortgage Loan (or the
related REO Property) as of any date of determination, a per annum rate of
interest equal to the then applicable Mortgage Rate for such Mortgage Loan minus
the Servicing Fee Rate.
"Net WAC Rate": For any Distribution Date with respect to the
Class A-1 Certificates, a per annum rate equal to the product of (x) the
weighted average of the Adjusted Net Mortgage Rates of the Group I Mortgage
Loans, weighted based on their outstanding Principal Balances as of the first
day of the calendar month preceding the month in which the Distribution Date
occurs and (y) a fraction, the numerator of which is 30 and the denominator of
which is the actual number of days elapsed in the related Accrual Period. For
federal income tax purposes, the economic equivalent of such rate shall be
expressed as the weighted average of the REMIC I Remittance Rate on REMIC I
Regular Interest I-LT1GRP, weighted on the basis of the Uncertificated Balance
of such REMIC I Regular Interest.
For any Distribution Date with respect to the Class A-2
Certificates, a per annum rate
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equal to the product of (x) the weighted average of the Adjusted Net Mortgage
Rates of the Group II Mortgage Loans, weighted based on their outstanding
Principal Balances as of the first day of the calendar month preceding the month
in which the Distribution Date occurs and (y) a fraction, the numerator of which
is 30 and the denominator of which is the actual number of days elapsed in the
related Accrual Period. For federal income tax purposes, the economic equivalent
of such rate shall be expressed as the weighted average of the REMIC I
Remittance Rate on REMIC I Regular Interest I-LT2GRP, weighted on the basis of
the Uncertificated Balance of such REMIC I Regular Interest.
For any Distribution Date with respect to the Group III
Certificates, a per annum rate equal to the product of (x) the weighted average
of the Adjusted Net Mortgage Rates of the Group III Mortgage Loans, weighted
based on their outstanding Principal Balances as of the first day of the
calendar month preceding the month in which the Distribution Date occurs and (y)
a fraction, the numerator of which is 30 and the denominator of which is the
actual number of days elapsed in the related Accrual Period. For federal income
tax purposes, the economic equivalent of such rate shall be expressed as the
weighted average of the REMIC I Remittance Rate on REMIC I Regular Interest
I-LT3GRP, weighted on the basis of the Uncertificated Balance of such REMIC I
Regular Interest.
For any Distribution Date with respect to the Mezzanine
Certificates, a per annum rate equal to the product of (x) the weighted average
of the Adjusted Net Mortgage Rates of the Group I Mortgage Loans, the Group II
Mortgage Loans and the Group III Mortgage Loans, weighted in proportion to the
results of subtracting from the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of each Loan
Group the Certificate Principal Balance of the related Class of Class A
Certificates and (y) for each Class of Mezzanine Certificates, a fraction, the
numerator of which is 30 and the denominator of which is the actual number of
days elapsed in the related Accrual Period. For federal income tax purposes, the
economic equivalent of such rate shall be expressed as the weighted average of
the REMIC I Remittance Rates on (a) REMIC I Regular Interest I-LT1SUB, subject
to a cap and a floor equal to the Adjusted Net Mortgage Rates of the Group I
Mortgage Loans, (b) REMIC I Regular Interest I-LT2SUB, subject to a cap and a
floor equal to the Adjusted Net Mortgage Rates of the Group II Mortgage Loans
and (c) REMIC I Regular Interest I-LT3SUB, subject to a cap and a floor equal to
the Adjusted Net Mortgage Rates of the Group III Mortgage Loans, weighted on the
basis of the Uncertificated Balance of each such REMIC I Regular Interest.
"Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount": With respect to the Class A
Certificates and the Mezzanine Certificates and any Distribution Date, the sum
of (A) the positive excess of (i) the amount of interest accrued on such Class
of Certificates on such Distribution Date calculated at the related Formula
Rate, over (ii) the amount of interest accrued on such Class of Certificates at
the Net WAC Rate for such Distribution Date and (B) the Net WAC Rate Carryover
Amount for the previous Distribution Date not previously paid, together with
interest thereon at a rate equal to the Formula Rate for such Class of
Certificates for such Distribution Date and for such Accrual Period.
"Net WAC Rate Carryover Reserve Account": The account
established and maintained pursuant to Section 4.07.
"New Lease": Any lease of REO Property entered into on behalf
of REMIC I, including any lease renewed or extended on behalf of REMIC I, if
REMIC I has the right to renegotiate the terms of such lease.
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"NIMS Insurer": Any insurer that is guaranteeing certain
payments under notes secured by collateral which includes all or a portion of
the Class CE Certificates, the Class P Certificates and/or the Class R
Certificates.
"Nonrecoverable Advance": Any 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 Advance, would not, be ultimately recoverable from related Late
Collections, Insurance Proceeds or Liquidation Proceeds on such Mortgage Loan or
REO Property as provided herein.
"Nonrecoverable Servicing Advance": Any Servicing 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 Servicing Advance, would not, be ultimately
recoverable from related Late Collections, Insurance Proceeds or Liquidation
Proceeds on such Mortgage Loan or REO Property as provided herein.
"Non-United States Person": Any Person other than a United
States Person.
"Notional Amount": With respect to the Class CE Interest and
any Distribution Date, the Uncertificated Balance of the REMIC I Regular
Interests (other than REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTP) for such Distribution
Date.
"Officer's Certificate": A certificate signed by the Chairman
of the Board, the Vice Chairman of the Board, the President or a vice president
(however denominated), and by the Treasurer, the Secretary, or one of the
assistant treasurers or assistant secretaries of the Servicer, the Originator,
the Seller or the Depositor, as applicable.
"One-Month LIBOR": With respect to the Class A Certificates,
the Mezzanine Certificates, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA1, REMIC I Regular
Interest I-LTA2, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA3, REMIC I Regular Interest
I-LTA4, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM1, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM2, REMIC
I Regular Interest I-LTM3, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM4, REMIC I Regular
Interest I-LTM5, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM6 and REMIC I Regular Interest
I-LTM7 and any Accrual Period therefor, the rate determined by the Trustee on
the related Interest 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 Interest Determination 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 offered rates of the Reference Banks for
one-month U.S. dollar deposits, as of 11:00 a.m. (London time) on such Interest
Determination Date. In such event, the Trustee will request the principal London
office of each of the Reference Banks to provide a quotation of its rate. If on
such Interest Determination Date, two or more Reference Banks provide such
offered quotations, One-Month LIBOR for the related Accrual Period shall be the
arithmetic mean of such offered quotations (rounded upwards if necessary to the
nearest whole multiple of 1/16%). If on such Interest Determination Date, fewer
than two Reference Banks provide such offered quotations, One-Month LIBOR for
the related Accrual Period shall be the higher of (i) LIBOR as determined on the
previous Interest Determination Date and (ii) the Reserve Interest Rate.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if, under the priorities described above, LIBOR
for an Interest
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Determination Date would be based on LIBOR for the previous Interest
Determination Date for the third consecutive Interest Determination Date, the
Trustee shall select, after consultation with the NIMS Insurer, an alternative
comparable index (over which the Trustee has no control), used for determining
one-month Eurodollar lending rates that is calculated and published (or
otherwise made available) by an independent party.
"Opinion of Counsel": A written opinion of counsel, who may,
without limitation, be salaried counsel for the Depositor, the Seller or the
Servicer, acceptable to the Trustee, except that any opinion of counsel relating
to (a) the qualification of any Trust REMIC as a REMIC or (b) compliance with
the REMIC Provisions must be an opinion of Independent counsel.
"Original Mortgage Loan": Any of the Mortgage Loans included
in REMIC I as of the Closing Date.
"Originator": WMC Mortgage Corp., a California corporation.
"Overcollateralization Deficiency Amount": With respect to any
Distribution Date, the amount, if any, by which the Overcollateralization Target
Amount exceeds the Overcollateralized Amount on such Distribution Date (after
giving effect to distributions in respect of the Group I Basic Principal
Distribution Amount, the Group II Basic Principal Distribution Amount and the
Group III Basic Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date).
"Overcollateralization Release Amount": With respect to any
Distribution Date, the lesser of (x) the Principal Remittance Amount for such
Distribution Date and (y) the Excess Overcollateralized Amount.
"Overcollateralization Target Amount": With respect to any
Distribution Date, (i) approximately 1.00% of the Cut-off Date Principal Balance
of the Mortgage Loans, (ii) on or after the Stepdown Date provided a Trigger
Event is not in effect, the greater of (x) approximately 2.00% of the aggregate
Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related
Due Period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during
the related Due Period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled
collections of principal received during the related Prepayment Period) and (y)
$2,951,910.21, or (iii) on or after the Stepdown Date if a Trigger Event is in
effect, the Overcollateralization Target Amount for the immediately preceding
Distribution Date. Notwithstanding the foregoing, on and after any Distribution
Date following the reduction of the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of
the Class A Certificates, the Mezzanine Certificates to zero, the
Overcollateralization Target Amount shall be zero.
"Overcollateralized Amount": For any Distribution Date, the
amount equal to (i) the aggregate Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of
the last day of the related Due Period (after giving effect to scheduled
payments of principal due during the related Due Period, to the extent received
or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the
related Prepayment Period) as of the related Determination Date minus (ii) the
sum of the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class A Certificates,
the Mezzanine Certificates and the Class P Certificates as of such Distribution
Date after giving effect to distributions to be made on such Distribution Date.
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"Ownership Interest": As to any Certificate, any ownership or
security 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, as owner or as pledgee.
"Pass-Through Rate": With respect to the Class A Certificates
and the Mezzanine Certificates and any Distribution Date, a rate per annum equal
to the lesser of (i) the related Formula Rate for such Distribution Date and
(ii) the related Net WAC Rate for such Distribution Date.
With respect to the Class CE Interest and any Distribution
Date, a rate per annum equal to the percentage equivalent of a fraction, the
numerator of which is the sum of the amounts calculated pursuant to clauses (A)
through (N) below, and the denominator of which is the aggregate Uncertificated
Balance of REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTAA, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA1, I-
REMIC I Regular Interest LTA2, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA3, REMIC I Regular
Interest I- LTA4, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM1, REMIC I Regular Interest
I-LTM2, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM3, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM4, REMIC
I Regular Interest I-LTM5, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM6, REMIC I Regular
Interest I-LTM7 and REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTZZ. For purposes of calculating
the Pass-Through Rate for the Class CE Interest, the numerator is equal to the
sum of the following components:
(A) the REMIC I Remittance Rate for REMIC I Regular Interest
I-LTAA minus the Marker Rate, applied to an amount equal to the
Uncertificated Balance of REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTAA;
(B) the REMIC I Remittance Rate for REMIC I Regular Interest
I-LTA1 minus the Marker Rate, applied to an amount equal to the
Uncertificated Balance of REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA1;
(C) the REMIC I Remittance Rate for REMIC I Regular Interest
I-LTA2 minus the Marker Rate, applied to an amount equal to the
Uncertificated Balance of REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA2;
(D) the REMIC I Remittance Rate for REMIC I Regular Interest
I-LTA3 minus the Marker Rate, applied to an amount equal to the
Uncertificated Balance of REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA3;
(E) the REMIC I Remittance Rate for REMIC I Regular Interest
I-LTA4 minus the Marker Rate, applied to an amount equal to the
Uncertificated Balance of REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA4;
(F) the REMIC I Remittance Rate for REMIC I Regular Interest
I-LTM1 minus the Marker Rate, applied to an amount equal to the
Uncertificated Balance of REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM1;
(G) the REMIC I Remittance Rate for REMIC I Regular Interest
I-LTM2 minus the Marker Rate, applied to an amount equal to the
Uncertificated Balance of REMIC I
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Regular Interest I-LTM2;
(H) the REMIC I Remittance Rate for REMIC I Regular Interest
I-LTM3 minus the Marker Rate, applied to an amount equal to the
Uncertificated Balance of REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM3;
(I) the REMIC I Remittance Rate for REMIC I Regular Interest
I-LTM4 minus the Marker Rate, applied to an amount equal to the
Uncertificated Balance of REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM4;
(J) the REMIC I Remittance Rate for REMIC I Regular Interest
I-LTM5 minus the Marker Rate, applied to an amount equal to the
Uncertificated Balance of REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM5;
(K) the REMIC I Remittance Rate for REMIC I Regular Interest
I-LTM6 minus the Marker Rate, applied to an amount equal to the
Uncertificated Balance of REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM6;
(L) the REMIC I Remittance Rate for REMIC I Regular Interest
I-LTM7 minus the Marker Rate, applied to an amount equal to the
Uncertificated Balance of REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM7;
(M) the REMIC I Remittance Rate for REMIC I Regular Interest
I-LTZZ minus the Marker Rate, applied to an amount equal to the
Uncertificated Balance of REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTZZ; and
(N) 100% of the interest on REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTP.
With respect to the Class CE Certificates, 100% of the
interest distributable to the Class CE Interest, expressed as a per annum rate.
"Percentage Interest": With respect to any Class of
Certificates (other than the Residual Certificates), the undivided percentage
ownership in such Class evidenced by such Certificate, expressed as a
percentage, the numerator of which is the initial Certificate Principal Balance
or Notional Amount represented by such Certificate and the denominator of which
is the aggregate initial Certificate Principal Balance or Notional Amount of all
of the Certificates of such Class. The Class A Certificates and the Mezzanine
Certificates are issuable only in minimum Percentage Interests corresponding to
minimum initial Certificate Principal Balances of $25,000 and integral multiples
of $1.00 in excess thereof. The Class P Certificates are issuable only in
Percentage Interests corresponding to initial Certificate Principal Balances of
$20 and integral multiples thereof. The Class CE Certificates are issuable only
in minimum Percentage Interests corresponding to minimum initial Certificate
Principal Balances of $10,000 and integral multiples of $1.00 in excess thereof;
provided, however, that a single Certificate of each such Class of Certificates
may be issued having a Percentage Interest corresponding to the remainder of the
aggregate initial Certificate Principal Balance or Notional Amount of such Class
or to an otherwise authorized denomination for such Class plus such remainder.
With respect to any Residual Certificate, the undivided percentage
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ownership in such Class evidenced by such Certificate, as set forth on the face
of such Certificate. The Residual Certificates are issuable in Percentage
Interests of 20% and multiples thereof.
"Periodic Rate Cap": With respect to each Adjustable-Rate
Mortgage Loan and any Adjustment Date therefor, the fixed percentage set forth
in the related Mortgage Note, which is the maximum amount by which the Mortgage
Rate for such Mortgage Loan may increase or decrease (without regard to the
Maximum Mortgage Rate or the Minimum Mortgage Rate) on such Adjustment Date
(other than the first Adjustment Date) from the Mortgage Rate in effect
immediately prior to such Adjustment Date.
"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 or managed by the Depositor, the Servicer, the NIMS
Insurer, the Trustee or any of their respective Affiliates or for which an
Affiliate of the NIMS Insurer or the Trustee serves as an advisor:
(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) (A) demand and time deposits in, certificates of deposit
of, bankers' acceptances issued by or federal funds sold by any
depository institution or trust company (including the Trustee or its
agent acting in their respective commercial capacities) incorporated
under the laws of the United States of America or any state thereof and
subject to supervision and examination by federal and/or state
authorities, so long as, at the time of such investment or contractual
commitment providing for such investment, such depository institution
or trust company (or, if the only Rating Agency is S&P, in the case of
the principal depository institution in a depository institution
holding company, debt obligations of the depository institution holding
company) or its ultimate parent has a short-term uninsured debt rating
in the highest available rating of Xxxxx'x, Fitch and S&P and provided
that each such investment has an original maturity of no more than 365
days; and provided further that, if the only Rating Agency is S&P and
if the depository or trust company is a principal subsidiary of a bank
holding company and the debt obligations of such subsidiary are not
separately rated, the applicable rating shall be that of the bank
holding company; and, provided further that, if the original maturity
of such short-term obligations of a domestic branch of a foreign
depository institution or trust company shall exceed 30 days, the
short- term rating of such institution shall be "A-1+" in the case of
S&P if S&P is the Rating Agency; and (B) any other demand or time
deposit or deposit which is fully insured by the FDIC;
(iii) repurchase obligations with a term not to exceed 30 days
with respect to any security described in clause (i) above and entered
into with a depository institution or trust company (acting as
principal) rated "A-1+" or higher by S&P, "F-1+" or higher by Fitch and
"A2" or higher by Xxxxx'x, provided, however, that collateral
transferred pursuant to such repurchase obligation must be of the type
described in clause (i) above and must (A) be valued daily at current
market prices plus accrued interest, (B) pursuant to such valuation, be
equal, at all times, to 105% of the cash transferred by the Trustee in
exchange for such
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collateral and (C) be delivered to the Trustee or, if the Trustee is
supplying the collateral, an agent for the Trustee, in such a manner as
to accomplish perfection of a security interest in the collateral by
possession of certificated securities;
(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 a Rating
Agency in its highest long-term unsecured rating category 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 a Rating Agency in its highest
short- term unsecured debt rating available at the time of such
investment;
(vi) units of money market funds, including those managed or
advised by the Trustee or its Affiliates, that have been rated "AAA" by
S&P, "AAA" by Fitch (if so rated by Fitch) and "Aaa" by Xxxxx'x; and
(vii) if previously confirmed in writing to the Trustee and
consented to by the NIMS Insurer, any other demand, money market or
time deposit, or any other obligation, security or investment, as may
be acceptable to the Rating Agencies in writing as a permitted
investment of funds backing securities having ratings equivalent to its
highest initial rating of the Class A Certificates;
provided, 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.
"Permitted Transferee": Any Transferee of a Residual
Certificate other than a Disqualified Organization or Non-United States Person.
"Person": Any individual, corporation, partnership, limited
liability company, joint venture, association, joint-stock company, trust,
unincorporated organization or government or any agency or political subdivision
thereof.
"Plan": Any employee benefit plan or certain other retirement
plans and arrangements, including individual retirement accounts and annuities,
Xxxxx plans and bank collective investment funds and insurance company general
or separate accounts in which such plans, accounts or arrangements are invested,
that are subject to ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code.
"Prepayment Assumption": As defined in the Prospectus
Supplement.
"Prepayment Charge": With respect to any Prepayment Period,
any prepayment premium, fee, penalty or charge payable by a Mortgagor in
connection with any full or partial
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Principal Prepayment on a Mortgage Loan pursuant to the terms of the related
Mortgage Note (other than any Servicer Prepayment Charge Payment Amount).
"Prepayment Charge Schedule": As of any date, the list of
Prepayment Charges on the Mortgage Loans included in REMIC I on such date,
attached hereto as Schedule 2 (including the Prepayment Charge Summary attached
thereto). The Prepayment Charge Schedule shall set forth the following
information with respect to each related Mortgage Loan:
(i) the Mortgage Loan identifying number;
(ii) a code indicating the type of Prepayment Charge;
(iii) the state of origination of the related Mortgage Loan;
(iv) the date on which the first monthly payment was due on
the related Mortgage Loan;
(v) the term of the related Mortgage Loan; and
(vi) the Stated Principal Balance of the related Mortgage Loan
as of the Cut-off Date.
The Prepayment Charge Schedule shall be amended from time to
time by the Depositor in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and a
copy of such amended Prepayment Charge Schedule shall be furnished by the
Depositor to the NIMS Insurer.
"Prepayment Interest Excess": With respect to any Distribution
Date, for each Mortgage Loan that was the subject of a Principal Prepayment in
full during the portion of the related Prepayment Period occurring between the
first day and the fifteenth day of the calendar month in which such Distribution
Date occurs, an amount equal to interest (to the extent received) at the
applicable Net Mortgage Rate on the amount of such Principal Prepayment for the
number of days commencing on the first day of the calendar month in which such
Distribution Date occurs and ending on the date on which such prepayment is so
applied.
"Prepayment Interest Shortfall": With respect to any
Distribution Date, for each Mortgage Loan that was the subject of a Principal
Prepayment in full during the portion of the related Prepayment Period occurring
from the first day of the related Prepayment Period through the last day of the
calendar month preceding the month in which such Distribution Date occurs, an
amount equal to one month's interest on the Mortgage Loan less any payments in
respect of interest for such month made by the related Mortgagor.
"Prepayment Period": With respect to any Distribution Date and
any Principal Prepayment in full, the period commencing on the 16th day of the
calendar month preceding the calendar month in which such Distribution Date
occurs (or, in the case of the first Distribution Date, commencing on July 1,
2004) and ending on the 15th day of the calendar month in which such
Distribution Date occurs and for any Distribution Date and any Principal
Prepayment in part, the
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calendar month preceding the month in which such Distribution Date occurs.
"Principal Balance": As to any Mortgage Loan other than a
Liquidated Mortgage Loan, and any day, the related Cut-off Date Principal
Balance, minus all collections credited against the Cut-off Date Principal
Balance of any such Mortgage Loan. For purposes of this definition, a Liquidated
Mortgage Loan shall be deemed to have a Principal Balance equal to the Principal
Balance of the related Mortgage Loan as of the final recovery of related
Liquidation Proceeds and a Principal Balance of zero thereafter. As to any REO
Property and any day, the Principal Balance of the related Mortgage Loan
immediately prior to such Mortgage Loan becoming REO Property minus any REO
Principal Amortization received with respect thereto on or prior to such day.
"Principal Prepayment": Any payment of principal made by the
Mortgagor on a Mortgage Loan which is received in advance of its scheduled Due
Date and which is not accompanied by an amount of interest representing the full
amount of scheduled interest due on any Due Date in any month or months
subsequent to the month of prepayment.
"Principal Remittance Amount": With respect to any
Distribution Date, the sum of the Group I Principal Remittance Amount, the Group
II Principal Remittance Amount and the Group III Principal Remittance Amount.
"Prospectus Supplement": That certain Prospectus Supplement
dated July 28, 2004 relating to the public offering of the Class A Certificates
and the Mezzanine Certificates (other than the Class M-7 Certificates).
"Purchase Price": With respect to any Mortgage Loan or REO
Property to be purchased pursuant to or as contemplated by Section 2.03, Section
3.16(c) or Section 9.01, and as confirmed by an Officer's Certificate from the
Servicer and to the Trustee an amount equal to the sum of (i) 100% of the Stated
Principal Balance thereof as of the date of purchase (or such other price as
provided in Section 9.01), (ii) in the case of (x) a Mortgage Loan, accrued
interest on such Stated Principal Balance at the applicable Net Mortgage Rate in
effect from time to time from the Due Date as to which interest was last covered
by a payment by the Mortgagor or an advance by the Servicer, which payment or
advance had as of the date of purchase been distributed pursuant to Section
4.01, through the end of the calendar month in which the purchase is to be
effected and (y) an REO Property, the sum of (1) accrued interest on such Stated
Principal Balance at the applicable Net Mortgage Rate in effect from time to
time from the Due Date as to which interest was last covered by a payment by the
Mortgagor or an advance by the Servicer through the end of the calendar month
immediately preceding the calendar month in which such REO Property was
acquired, plus (2) REO Imputed Interest for such REO Property for each calendar
month commencing with the calendar month in which such REO Property was acquired
and ending with the calendar month in which such purchase is to be effected, net
of the total of all net rental income, Insurance Proceeds, Liquidation Proceeds
and Advances that as of the date of purchase had been distributed as or to cover
REO Imputed Interest pursuant to Section 4.01, (iii) any unreimbursed Servicing
Advances and Advances (including Nonrecoverable Advances and Nonrecoverable
Servicing Advances) and any unpaid Servicing Fees allocable to such Mortgage
Loan or REO Property, (iv) any amounts previously withdrawn from the Collection
Account in respect of such Mortgage Loan or REO Property pursuant to Section
3.11(a)(ix) and Section 3.16(b), and (v) in the
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case of a Mortgage Loan required to be purchased pursuant to Section 2.03,
expenses reasonably incurred or to be incurred by the Servicer, the NIMS Insurer
or the Trustee in respect of the breach or defect giving rise to the purchase
obligation including any costs and damages incurred by the Trust in connection
with any violation by such loan of any predatory or abusive lending law.
"Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan": A mortgage loan
substituted for a Deleted Mortgage Loan pursuant to the terms of this Agreement
which must, on the date of such substitution, (i) have an outstanding Principal
Balance, after application of all scheduled payments of principal and interest
due during or prior to the month of substitution, not in excess of the Principal
Balance of the Deleted Mortgage Loan as of the Due Date in the calendar month
during which the substitution occurs, (ii) have a Mortgage Rate not less than
(and not more than one percentage point in excess of) the Mortgage Rate of the
Deleted Mortgage Loan, (iii) with respect to any Adjustable- Rate Mortgage Loan,
have a Maximum Mortgage Rate not less than the Maximum Mortgage Rate on the
Deleted Mortgage Loan, (iv) with respect to any Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Loan,
have a Minimum Mortgage Rate not less than the Minimum Mortgage Rate of the
Deleted Mortgage Loan, (v) with respect to any Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Loan,
have a Gross Margin equal to the Gross Margin of the Deleted Mortgage Loan, (vi)
with respect to any Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Loan, have a next Adjustment Date
not more than two months later than the next Adjustment Date on the Deleted
Mortgage Loan, (vii) have a remaining term to maturity not greater than (and not
more than one year less than) that of the Deleted Mortgage Loan, (viii) have the
same Due Date as the Due Date on the Deleted Mortgage Loan, (ix) have a
Loan-to-Value Ratio as of the date of substitution equal to or lower than the
Loan-to-Value Ratio of the Deleted Mortgage Loan as of such date, (x) have a
risk grading determined by the Originator at least equal to the risk grading
assigned on the Deleted Mortgage Loan, (xi) have a Prepayment Charge provision
at least equal to the Prepayment Charge provision in the Deleted Mortgage Loan,
(xii) [reserved] and (xiii) conform to each representation and warranty set
forth in Section 6 of the Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement applicable to the
Deleted Mortgage Loan. In the event that one or more mortgage loans are
substituted for one or more Deleted Mortgage Loans, the amounts described in
clause (i) hereof shall be determined on the basis of aggregate principal
balances, the Mortgage Rates described in clause (ii) hereof shall be determined
on the basis of weighted average Mortgage Rates, the terms described in clause
(vii) hereof shall be determined on the basis of weighted average remaining term
to maturity, the Loan-to- Value Ratios described in clause (ix) hereof shall be
satisfied as to each such mortgage loan, the risk gradings described in clause
(x) hereof shall be satisfied as to each such mortgage loan and, except to the
extent otherwise provided in this sentence, the representations and warranties
described in clause (xi) hereof must be satisfied as to each Qualified
Substitute Mortgage Loan or in the aggregate, as the case may be.
"Rating Agency or Rating Agencies": Xxxxx'x, Fitch and S&P or
their successors. If such agencies or their successors are no longer in
existence, "Rating Agencies" shall be such nationally recognized statistical
rating agencies, or other comparable Persons, designated by the Depositor,
notice of which designation shall be given to the Trustee and the Servicer.
"Realized Loss": With respect to any Liquidated Mortgage Loan
or any Mortgage Loan charged off by the Servicer pursuant to this Agreement, the
amount of loss realized equal to the portion of the Stated Principal Balance
remaining unpaid after application of all Net Liquidation Proceeds in respect of
such Mortgage Loan. If the Servicer receives Subsequent Recoveries with
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respect to any Mortgage Loan, the amount of the Realized Loss with respect to
that Mortgage Loan will be reduced to the extent such recoveries are applied to
principal distributions on any Distribution Date.
"Record Date": With respect to each Distribution Date and any
Book-Entry Certificate, the Business Day immediately preceding such Distribution
Date. With respect to each Distribution Date and any other Certificates,
including any Definitive Certificates, the last Business Day of the month
immediately preceding the month in which such Distribution Date occurs.
"Reference Banks": Bankers Trust Company, Xxxxxxx'x Bank PLC,
The Tokyo Mitsubishi Bank and National Westminster Bank PLC and their successors
in interest; provided, however, that if any of the foregoing banks are not
suitable to serve as a Reference Bank, then any leading banks selected by the
Trustee(after consultation with the NIMS Insurer) which are engaged in
transactions in Eurodollar deposits in the international Eurocurrency market (i)
with an established place of business in London, (ii) not controlling, under the
control of or under common control with the Depositor or any Affiliate thereof
and (iii) which have been designated as such by the Trustee.
"Refinanced Mortgage Loan": A Mortgage Loan the proceeds of
which were not used to purchase the related Mortgaged Property.
"Regular Certificate": Any Class A Certificate, Mezzanine
Certificate, Class CE Certificate or Class P Certificate.
"Regular Interest": A "regular interest" in a REMIC within the
meaning of Section 860G(a)(1) of the Code.
"Relief Act": The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.
"Relief Act Interest Shortfall": With respect to any
Distribution Date and any Mortgage Loan, any reduction in the amount of interest
collectible on such Mortgage Loan for the most recently ended calendar month as
a result of the application of the Relief Act or any similar state or local law.
"REMIC": A "real estate mortgage investment conduit" within
the meaning of Section 860D of the Code.
"REMIC I": The segregated pool of assets subject hereto,
constituting the primary trust created hereby and to be administered hereunder,
with respect to which a REMIC election is to be made, consisting of: (i) such
Mortgage Loans and Prepayment Charges as from time to time are subject to this
Agreement, together with the Mortgage Files relating thereto, and together with
all collections thereon and proceeds thereof; (ii) any REO Property, together
with all collections thereon and proceeds thereof; (iii) the Trustee's rights
with respect to the Mortgage Loans under all insurance policies, required to be
maintained pursuant to this Agreement and any proceeds thereof; (iv) the
Depositor's rights under the Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement (including any
security interest created thereby); and (v) the Collection Account (other than
any amounts representing any Servicer Prepayment Charge Payment Amount), the
Distribution Account (other than any amounts
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representing any Servicer Prepayment Charge Payment Amount) and any REO Account,
and such assets that are deposited therein from time to time and any investments
thereof, together with any and all income, proceeds and payments with respect
thereto. Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, REMIC I specifically excludes
the Net WAC Rate Carryover Reserve Account, the Cap Contracts, all payments and
other collections of principal and interest due on the Mortgage Loans on or
before the Cut-off Date and all Prepayment Charges payable in connection with
Principal Prepayments made before the Cut-off Date.
"REMIC I Interest Loss Allocation Amount": With respect to any
Distribution Date, an amount (subject to adjustment based on the actual number
of days elapsed in the respective Accrual Periods for the indicated Regular
Interests for such Distribution Date) equal to (a) the product of (i) 50% of the
aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans and REO Properties then
outstanding and (ii) the REMIC I Remittance Rate for REMIC I Regular Interest I-
LTAA minus the Marker Rate, divided by (b) 12.
"REMIC I Marker Allocation Percentage": 50% of any amount
payable or loss attributable from the Mortgage Loans, which shall be allocated
to the REMIC I Regular Interests.
"REMIC I Overcollateralized Amount": With respect to any date
of determination, (i) 0.50% of the aggregate Uncertificated Balance of the REMIC
I Regular Interests minus (ii) the aggregate Uncertificated Balance of REMIC I
Regular Interest I-LTA1, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA2, REMIC I Regular
Interest I-LTA3, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA4, REMIC I Regular Interest
I-LTM1, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM2, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM3, REMIC
I Regular Interest I-LTM4, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM5, REMIC I Regular
Interest I-LTM6, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM7 and REMIC I Regular Interest
I-LTP, in each case as of such date of determination.
"REMIC I Principal Loss Allocation Amount": With respect to
any Distribution Date, an amount equal to the product of (i) 50% of the
aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans and REO Properties then
outstanding and (ii) 1 minus a fraction, the numerator of which is two times the
aggregate Uncertificated Balance of REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA1, REMIC I
Regular Interest I-LTA2, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA3, REMIC I Regular
Interest I-LTA4, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM1, REMIC I Regular Interest
I-LTM2, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM3, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM4, REMIC
I Regular Interest I-LTM5, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM6 and REMIC I Regular
Interest I-LTM7 and the denominator of which is the aggregate Uncertificated
Balance of REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA1, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA2,
REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA3, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA4, REMIC I
Regular Interest I-LTM1, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM2, REMIC I Regular
Interest I-LTM3, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM4, REMIC I Regular Interest
I-LTM5, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM6, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM7 and
REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTZZ.
"REMIC I Regular Interest": Any of the separate
non-certificated beneficial ownership interests in REMIC I issued hereunder and
designated as a "regular interest" in REMIC I. Each REMIC I Regular Interest
shall accrue interest at the related REMIC I Remittance Rate in effect from time
to time, and shall be entitled to distributions of principal, subject to the
terms and conditions hereof, in an aggregate amount equal to its initial
Uncertificated Balance as set forth in
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the Preliminary Statement hereto. The designations for the respective REMIC I
Regular Interests are set forth in the Preliminary Statement hereto.
"REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTAA": One of the separate
non-certificated beneficial ownership interests in REMIC I issued hereunder and
designated as a Regular Interest in REMIC I. REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTAA
shall accrue interest at the related REMIC I Remittance Rate in effect from time
to time, and shall be entitled to distributions of principal, subject to the
terms and conditions hereof, in an aggregate amount equal to its initial
Uncertificated Balance as set forth in the Preliminary Statement hereto.
"REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA1": One of the separate
non-certificated beneficial ownership interests in REMIC I issued hereunder and
designated as a Regular Interest in REMIC I. REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA1
shall accrue interest at the related REMIC I Remittance Rate in effect from time
to time, and shall be entitled to distributions of principal, subject to the
terms and conditions hereof, in an aggregate amount equal to its initial
Uncertificated Balance as set forth in the Preliminary Statement hereto.
"REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA2": One of the separate
non-certificated beneficial ownership interests in REMIC I issued hereunder and
designated as a Regular Interest in REMIC I. REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA2
shall accrue interest at the related REMIC I Remittance Rate in effect from time
to time, and shall be entitled to distributions of principal, subject to the
terms and conditions hereof, in an aggregate amount equal to its initial
Uncertificated Balance as set forth in the Preliminary Statement hereto.
"REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA3": One of the separate
non-certificated beneficial ownership interests in REMIC I issued hereunder and
designated as a Regular Interest in REMIC I. REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA3
shall accrue interest at the related REMIC I Remittance Rate in effect from time
to time, and shall be entitled to distributions of principal, subject to the
terms and conditions hereof, in an aggregate amount equal to its initial
Uncertificated Balance as set forth in the Preliminary Statement hereto.
"REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA4": One of the separate
non-certificated beneficial ownership interests in REMIC I issued hereunder and
designated as a Regular Interest in REMIC I. REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA4
shall accrue interest at the related REMIC I Remittance Rate in effect from time
to time, and shall be entitled to distributions of principal, subject to the
terms and conditions hereof, in an aggregate amount equal to its initial
Uncertificated Balance as set forth in the Preliminary Statement hereto.
"REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM1": One of the separate
non-certificated beneficial ownership interests in REMIC I issued hereunder and
designated as a Regular Interest in REMIC I. REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM1
shall accrue interest at the related REMIC I Remittance Rate in effect from time
to time, and shall be entitled to distributions of principal, subject to the
terms and conditions hereof, in an aggregate amount equal to its initial
Uncertificated Balance as set forth in the Preliminary Statement hereto.
"REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM2": One of the separate
non-certificated beneficial
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ownership interests in REMIC I issued hereunder and designated as a Regular
Interest in REMIC I. REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM2 shall accrue interest at
the related REMIC I Remittance Rate in effect from time to time, and shall be
entitled to distributions of principal, subject to the terms and conditions
hereof, in an aggregate amount equal to its initial Uncertificated Balance as
set forth in the Preliminary Statement hereto.
"REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM3": One of the separate
non-certificated beneficial ownership interests in REMIC I issued hereunder and
designated as a Regular Interest in REMIC I. REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM3
shall accrue interest at the related REMIC I Remittance Rate in effect from time
to time, and shall be entitled to distributions of principal, subject to the
terms and conditions hereof, in an aggregate amount equal to its initial
Uncertificated Balance as set forth in the Preliminary Statement hereto.
"REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM4": One of the separate
non-certificated beneficial ownership interests in REMIC I issued hereunder and
designated as a Regular Interest in REMIC I. REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM4
shall accrue interest at the related REMIC I Remittance Rate in effect from time
to time, and shall be entitled to distributions of principal, subject to the
terms and conditions hereof, in an aggregate amount equal to its initial
Uncertificated Balance as set forth in the Preliminary Statement hereto.
"REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM5": One of the separate
non-certificated beneficial ownership interests in REMIC I issued hereunder and
designated as a Regular Interest in REMIC I. REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM5
shall accrue interest at the related REMIC I Remittance Rate in effect from time
to time, and shall be entitled to distributions of principal, subject to the
terms and conditions hereof, in an aggregate amount equal to its initial
Uncertificated Balance as set forth in the Preliminary Statement hereto.
"REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM6": One of the separate
non-certificated beneficial ownership interests in REMIC I issued hereunder and
designated as a Regular Interest in REMIC I. REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM6
shall accrue interest at the related REMIC I Remittance Rate in effect from time
to time, and shall be entitled to distributions of principal, subject to the
terms and conditions hereof, in an aggregate amount equal to its initial
Uncertificated Balance as set forth in the Preliminary Statement hereto.
"REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM7": One of the separate
non-certificated beneficial ownership interests in REMIC I issued hereunder and
designated as a Regular Interest in REMIC I. REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM7
shall accrue interest at the related REMIC I Remittance Rate in effect from time
to time, and shall be entitled to distributions of principal, subject to the
terms and conditions hereof, in an aggregate amount equal to its initial
Uncertificated Balance as set forth in the Preliminary Statement hereto.
"REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTP": One of the separate
non-certificated beneficial ownership interests in REMIC I issued hereunder and
designated as a Regular Interest in REMIC I. REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTP
shall be entitled to any Prepayment Charges collected by the Servicer and to a
distribution of principal, subject to the terms and conditions hereof, in an
aggregate
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amount equal to its initial Uncertificated Balance as set forth in the
Preliminary Statement hereto.
"REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTXX": One of the separate
non-certificated beneficial ownership interests in REMIC I issued hereunder and
designated as a Regular Interest in REMIC I. REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTXX
shall accrue interest at the related REMIC I Remittance Rate in effect from time
to time, and shall be entitled to distributions of principal, subject to the
terms and conditions hereof, in an aggregate amount equal to its initial
Uncertificated Balance as set forth in the Preliminary Statement hereto.
"REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTZZ": One of the separate
non-certificated beneficial ownership interests in REMIC I issued hereunder and
designated as a Regular Interest in REMIC I. REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTZZ
shall accrue interest at the related REMIC I Remittance Rate in effect from time
to time, and shall be entitled to distributions of principal, subject to the
terms and conditions hereof, in an aggregate amount equal to its initial
Uncertificated Balance as set forth in the Preliminary Statement hereto.
"REMIC I Regular Interest I-LT1GRP": One of the separate
non-certificated beneficial ownership interests in REMIC I issued hereunder and
designated as a Regular Interest in REMIC I. REMIC I Regular Interest I-LT1GRP
shall accrue interest at the related REMIC I Remittance Rate in effect from time
to time, and shall be entitled to distributions of principal, subject to the
terms and conditions hereof, in an aggregate amount equal to its initial
Uncertificated Balance as set forth in the Preliminary Statement hereto.
"REMIC I Regular Interest I-LT1SUB": One of the separate
non-certificated beneficial ownership interests in REMIC I issued hereunder and
designated as a Regular Interest in REMIC I. REMIC I Regular Interest I-LT1SUB
shall accrue interest at the related REMIC I Remittance Rate in effect from time
to time, and shall be entitled to distributions of principal, subject to the
terms and conditions hereof, in an aggregate amount equal to its initial
Uncertificated Balance as set forth in the Preliminary Statement hereto.
"REMIC I Regular Interest I-LT2GRP": One of the separate
non-certificated beneficial ownership interests in REMIC I issued hereunder and
designated as a Regular Interest in REMIC I. REMIC I Regular Interest I-LT2GRP
shall accrue interest at the related REMIC I Remittance Rate in effect from time
to time, and shall be entitled to distributions of principal, subject to the
terms and conditions hereof, in an aggregate amount equal to its initial
Uncertificated Balance as set forth in the Preliminary Statement hereto.
"REMIC I Regular Interest I-LT2SUB": One of the separate
non-certificated beneficial ownership interests in REMIC I issued hereunder and
designated as a Regular Interest in REMIC I. REMIC I Regular Interest I-LT2SUB
shall accrue interest at the related REMIC I Remittance Rate in effect from time
to time, and shall be entitled to distributions of principal, subject to the
terms and conditions hereof, in an aggregate amount equal to its initial
Uncertificated Balance as set forth in the Preliminary Statement hereto.
"REMIC I Regular Interest I-LT3GRP": One of the separate
non-certificated beneficial ownership interests in REMIC I issued hereunder and
designated as a Regular Interest in
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REMIC I. REMIC I Regular Interest I-LT3GRP shall accrue interest at the related
REMIC I Remittance Rate in effect from time to time, and shall be entitled to
distributions of principal, subject to the terms and conditions hereof, in an
aggregate amount equal to its initial Uncertificated Balance as set forth in the
Preliminary Statement hereto.
"REMIC I Regular Interest I-LT3SUB": One of the separate
non-certificated beneficial ownership interests in REMIC I issued hereunder and
designated as a Regular Interest in REMIC I. REMIC I Regular Interest I-LT3SUB
shall accrue interest at the related REMIC I Remittance Rate in effect from time
to time, and shall be entitled to distributions of principal, subject to the
terms and conditions hereof, in an aggregate amount equal to its initial
Uncertificated Balance as set forth in the Preliminary Statement hereto.
"REMIC I Remittance Rate": With respect to REMIC I Regular
Interest I-LTAA, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA1, REMIC I Regular Interest
I-LTA2, REMIC I Regular Interest I- LTA3, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA4, REMIC
I Regular Interest I-LTM1, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM2, REMIC I Regular
Interest I-LTM3, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM4, REMIC I Regular Interest
I-LTM5, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM6, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM7, REMIC
I Regular Interest I-LTZZ, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTP, REMIC I Regular
Interest I- LT1SUB, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LT2SUB, REMIC I Regular Interest
I-LT3SUB and REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTXX, the weighted average of the
Adjusted Net Mortgage Rates of the Mortgage Loans. With respect to REMIC I
Regular Interest I-LT1GRP, the weighted average of the Adjusted Net Mortgage
Rates of the Group I Mortgage Loans. With respect REMIC I Regular Interest
I-LT2GRP, the weighted average of the Adjusted Net Mortgage Rates of the Group
II Mortgage Loans. With respect REMIC I Regular Interest I-LT3GRP, the weighted
average of the Adjusted Net Mortgage Rates of the Group III Mortgage Loans.
"REMIC I Subordinated Balance Ratio": The ratio among the
Uncertificated Balance of each REMIC I Regular Interest ending with the
designation "SUB,", equal to the ratio among, with respect to each such REMIC I
Regular Interest, the excess of (x) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of
the Mortgage Loans in the related Loan Group over (y) the current Certificate
Principal Balance of the Class A Certificates in the related Loan Group.
"REMIC I Sub WAC Allocation Percentage": 50% of any amount
payable or loss attributable from the Mortgage Loans, which shall be allocated
to REMIC I Regular Interest I- LT1SUB, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LT1GRP, REMIC
I Regular Interest I-LT2SUB, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LT2GRP, REMIC I Regular
Interest I-LT3SUB, REMIC I Regular Interest I- LT3GRP and REMIC I Regular
Interest I-LTXX.
"REMIC I Required Overcollateralized Amount": 1.00% of the
Overcollateralization Target Amount.
"REMIC II": The segregated pool of assets consisting of all of
the REMIC I Regular Interests conveyed in trust to the Trustee, for the benefit
of the REMIC II Certificateholders pursuant to Section 2.07, and all amounts
deposited therein, with respect to which a separate REMIC election is to be
made.
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"REMIC II Certificate": Any Regular Certificate (other than a
Class CE Certificate or Class P Certificate) or Class R Certificate.
"REMIC II Certificateholder": The Holder of any REMIC II
Certificate.
"REMIC II Regular Interest": Any Class A Certificate,
Mezzanine Certificate, the Class CE Interest or the Class P Interest.
"REMIC III": The segregated pool of assets consisting of all
of the Class CE Interest conveyed in trust to the Trustee, for the benefit of
the Holders of the Regular Certificates and the Class R-X Certificate (in
respect of the Class R-III Interest), pursuant to Article II hereunder, and all
amounts deposited therein, with respect to which a separate REMIC election is to
be made.
"REMIC IV": The segregated pool of assets consisting of all of
the Class P Interest conveyed in trust to the Trustee, for the benefit of the
Holders of the Regular Certificates and the Class R-X Certificate (in respect of
the Class R-IV Interest), pursuant to Article II hereunder, and all amounts
deposited therein, with respect to which a separate REMIC election is to be
made.
"REMIC Provisions": Provisions of the federal income tax law
relating to real estate mortgage investment conduits, which appear at Section
860A through 860G of the Code, and related provisions, and proposed, temporary
and final regulations and published rulings, notices and announcements
promulgated thereunder, as the foregoing may be in effect from time to time.
"Remittance Report": A report prepared by the Servicer and
delivered to the Trustee and the NIMS Insurer pursuant to Section 4.03.
"Rents from Real Property": With respect to any REO Property,
gross income of the character described in Section 856(d) of the Code as being
included in the term "rents from real property."
"REO Account": The account or accounts maintained, or caused
to be maintained, by the Servicer in respect of an REO Property pursuant to
Section 3.23.
"REO Disposition": The sale or other disposition of an REO
Property on behalf of REMIC I.
"REO Imputed Interest": As to any REO Property, for any
calendar month during which such REO Property was at any time part of REMIC I,
one month's interest at the applicable Net Mortgage Rate on the Stated Principal
Balance of such REO Property (or, in the case of the first such calendar month,
of the related Mortgage Loan, if appropriate) as of the close of business on the
Distribution Date in such calendar month.
"REO Principal Amortization": With respect to any REO
Property, for any calendar month, the excess, if any, of (a) the aggregate of
all amounts received in respect of such REO Property during such calendar month,
whether in the form of rental income, sale proceeds (including, without
limitation, that portion of the Termination Price paid in connection with a
purchase of all
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of the Mortgage Loans and REO Properties pursuant to Section 9.01 that is
allocable to such REO Property) or otherwise, net of any portion of such amounts
(i) payable pursuant to Section 3.23(c) in respect of the proper operation,
management and maintenance of such REO Property or (ii) payable or reimbursable
to the Servicer pursuant to Section 3.23(d) for unpaid Servicing Fees in respect
of the related Mortgage Loan and unreimbursed Servicing Advances and Advances in
respect of such REO Property or the related Mortgage Loan, over (b) the REO
Imputed Interest in respect of such REO Property for such calendar month.
"REO Property": A Mortgaged Property acquired by the Servicer
on behalf of REMIC I through foreclosure or deed-in-lieu of foreclosure, as
described in Section 3.23.
"Request for Release": A request for release in such
electronic or other format as shall be mutually agreeable by the Trustee and the
Servicer, in substantially the form of Exhibit E attached hereto.
"Reserve Interest Rate": With respect to any Interest
Determination Date, the rate per annum that the Trustee determines to be either
(i) the arithmetic mean (rounded upwards if necessary to the nearest whole
multiple of 1/16%) of the one-month U.S. dollar lending rates which New York
City banks selected by the Trustee are quoting on the relevant Interest
Determination Date to the principal London offices of leading banks in the
London interbank market or (ii) in the event that the Trustee can determine no
such arithmetic mean, the lowest one-month U.S. dollar lending rate which New
York City banks selected by the Trustee are quoting on such Interest
Determination Date to leading European banks.
"Residential Dwelling": Any one of the following: (i) a
detached one-family dwelling, (ii) a detached two- to four-family dwelling,
(iii) a one-family dwelling unit in a Xxxxxx Xxx eligible condominium project,
(iv) a manufactured home, or (v) a detached one-family dwelling in a planned
unit development, none of which is a co-operative or mobile home.
"Residual Certificate": Any one of the Class R Certificates
and the Class R-X Certificates.
"Residual Interest": The sole class of "residual interests" in
a REMIC within the meaning of Section 860G(a)(2) of the Code.
"Responsible Officer": When used with respect to the Trustee,
the Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors or Trustees, the
Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Executive or Standing Committee of the Board of
Directors or Trustees, the President, the Chairman of the Committee on Trust
Matters, any vice president, any assistant vice president, the Secretary, any
assistant secretary, the Treasurer, any assistant treasurer, the Cashier, any
assistant cashier, any trust officer or assistant trust officer, the Controller
and any assistant controller or any other officer of the Trustee, customarily
performing functions similar to those performed by any of the above designated
officers and, with respect to a particular matter, to whom such matter is
referred because of such officer's knowledge of and familiarity with the
particular subject.
"S&P": Standard & Poor's Ratings Services, a division of the
XxXxxx-Xxxx
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Companies, Inc., or its successor in interest.
"Seller": UBS Real Estate Securities Inc. or its successor in
interest, in its capacity as seller under the Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement.
"Servicer": HomEq Servicing Corporation or its successor in
interest, in its capacity as servicer hereunder.
"Servicer Event of Default": One or more of the events
described in Section 7.01.
"Servicer Prepayment Charge Payment Amount": The amounts
payable by the Servicer in respect of any waived Prepayment Charges pursuant to
Section 2.05 or Section 3.01.
"Senior Principal Distribution Amount": With respect to any
Distribution Date, the sum of (i) the Group I Senior Principal Distribution
Amount, (ii) the Group II Senior Principal Distribution Amount and (iii) the
Group III Senior Principal Distribution Amount.
"Servicer Remittance Date": With respect to any Distribution
Date, by 1:00 p.m. New York time the Business Day immediately preceding the
related Distribution Date.
"Servicing Account": The account or accounts created and
maintained pursuant to Section 3.09.
"Servicing Advances": All customary, reasonable and necessary
"out of pocket" costs and expenses other than Advances (including reasonable
attorneys' fees and disbursements) incurred by the Servicer in the performance
of its servicing obligations, including, but not limited to, the cost of (i) the
preservation, restoration, inspection and protection of the Mortgaged Property,
(ii) any enforcement or judicial proceedings, including foreclosures, in respect
of a particular Mortgage Loan, (iii) the management and liquidation of the REO
Property and (iv) taxes, assessments, water rates, sewer rents and other charges
which are or may become a lien upon the Mortgaged Property. 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 foreclosure in respect of any Mortgage Loan to the extent
not recovered from the related Mortgagor or otherwise payable under this
Agreement. The Servicer shall not be required to make any Servicing Advance that
would be a Nonrecoverable Servicing Advance.
"Servicing Fee": With respect to each Mortgage Loan and for
any calendar month, an amount equal to one-twelfth of the Servicing Fee Rate
(without regards to the words "per annum" in the definition thereof) multiplied
by the Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the first day of the
related Due Period.
"Servicing Fee Rate": 0.50% per annum.
"Servicing Officer": Any officer of the Servicer involved in
or responsible for, the administration and servicing of the Mortgage Loans,
whose name appears on a list of servicing
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officers furnished by the Servicer to the Trustee upon request, as such list may
from time to time be amended.
"Servicing Transfer Costs": Shall mean all reasonable costs
and expenses incurred by the Trustee in connection with the transfer of
servicing from a predecessor servicer, including, without limitation, any
reasonable 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 to service the Mortgage
Loans properly and effectively.
"Single Certificate": With respect to any Class of
Certificates (other than the Class P Certificates and the Residual
Certificates), a hypothetical Certificate of such Class evidencing a Percentage
Interest for such Class corresponding to an initial Certificate Principal
Balance of $1,000. With respect to the Class P Certificates and the Residual
Certificates, a hypothetical Certificate of such Class evidencing a 100%
Percentage Interest in such Class.
"Startup Day": With respect to each Trust REMIC, the day
designated as such pursuant to Section 10.01(b) hereof.
"Stated Principal Balance": With respect to any Mortgage Loan:
(a) as of any date of determination up to but not including the Distribution
Date on which the proceeds, if any, of a Liquidation Event with respect to such
Mortgage Loan would be distributed, the Cut-off Date Principal Balance of such
Mortgage Loan, as shown in the Mortgage Loan Schedule, minus the sum of (i) the
principal portion of each Monthly Payment due on a Due Date subsequent to the
Cut-off Date, to the extent received from the Mortgagor or advanced by the
Servicer and distributed pursuant to Section 4.01 on or before such date of
determination, (ii) all Principal Prepayments received after the Cut-off Date,
to the extent distributed pursuant to Section 4.01 on or before such date of
determination, (iii) all Liquidation Proceeds and Insurance Proceeds applied by
the Servicer as recoveries of principal in accordance with the provisions of
Section 3.16, to the extent distributed pursuant to Section 4.01 on or before
such date of determination, and (iv) any Realized Loss incurred with respect
thereto as a result of a Deficient Valuation made during or prior to the
Prepayment Period for the most recent Distribution Date coinciding with or
preceding such date of determination; and (b) as of any date of determination
coinciding with or subsequent to the Distribution Date on which the proceeds, if
any, of a Liquidation Event with respect to such Mortgage Loan would be
distributed, zero. With respect to any REO Property: (a) as of any date of
determination up to but not including the Distribution Date on which the
proceeds, if any, of a Liquidation Event with respect to such REO Property would
be distributed, an amount (not less than zero) equal to the Stated Principal
Balance of the related Mortgage Loan as of the date on which such REO Property
was acquired on behalf of REMIC I, minus the sum of (i) if such REO Property was
acquired before the Distribution Date in any calendar month, the principal
portion of the Monthly Payment due on the Due Date in the calendar month of
acquisition, to the extent advanced by the Servicer and distributed pursuant to
Section 4.01 on or before such date of determination, and (ii) the aggregate
amount of REO Principal Amortization in respect of such REO Property for all
previously ended calendar months, to the extent distributed pursuant to Section
4.01 on or before such date of determination; and (b) as of any date of
determination coinciding with or subsequent to the Distribution Date on which
the proceeds, if any, of a Liquidation Event with respect to such REO Property
would be
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distributed, zero.
"Stepdown Date": The earlier to occur of (i) the Distribution
Date on which the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class A
Certificates has been reduced to zero and (ii) the later to occur of (x) the
Distribution Date occurring in August 2007 and (y) the first Distribution Date
on which the Credit Enhancement Percentage (calculated for this purpose only
after taking into account payments of principal on the Mortgage Loans but prior
to distribution of the Group I Principal Distribution Amount, the Group II
Principal Distribution Amount and the Group III Principal Distribution Amount to
the Certificates then entitled to distributions of principal on such
Distribution Date) is equal to or greater than 40.50%.
"Sub-Servicer": Any Person with which the Servicer has entered
into a Sub-Servicing Agreement which meets the requirements set forth in Section
3.02.
"Sub-Servicing Account": An account established by a
Sub-Servicer which meets the requirements set forth in Section 3.08 and is
otherwise acceptable to the Servicer.
"Sub-Servicing Agreement": The written contract between the
Servicer and a Sub- Servicer relating to servicing and administration of certain
Mortgage Loans meeting the requirements set forth in Section 3.02.
"Subsequent Recoveries": As of any Distribution Date,
unexpected amounts received by the Servicer (net of any related expenses
permitted to be reimbursed to the Servicer) specifically related to a Mortgage
Loan that was the subject of a liquidation or an REO Disposition prior to the
related Prepayment Period that resulted in a Realized Loss.
"Substitution Adjustment Amount": As defined in Section
2.03(b).
"Tax Returns": The federal income tax return on Internal
Revenue Service Form 1066, U.S. Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit Income
Tax Return, including Schedule Q thereto, Quarterly Notice to Residual Interest
Holders of REMIC Taxable Income or Net Loss Allocation, or any successor forms,
to be filed on behalf of the Trust Fund due to the classification of portions
thereof as REMICs under the REMIC Provisions, together with any and all other
information reports or returns that may be required to be furnished to the
Certificateholders or filed with the Internal Revenue Service or any other
governmental taxing authority under any applicable provisions of federal, state
or local tax laws.
"Telerate Page 3750": The display designated as page "3750" on
the Dow Xxxxx Telerate Capital Markets Report (or such other page as may replace
page 3750 on that report for the purpose of displaying London interbank offered
rates of major banks).
"Termination Price": As defined in Section 9.01.
"Terminator": As defined in Section 9.01.
"Transfer": Any direct or indirect transfer, sale, pledge,
hypothecation, or other form
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of assignment of any Ownership Interest in a Certificate.
"Transferee": Any Person who is acquiring by Transfer any
Ownership Interest in a Certificate.
"Transferor": Any Person who is disposing by Transfer of any
Ownership Interest in a Certificate.
"Trigger Event": A Trigger Event is in effect with respect to
any Distribution Date on or after the Stepdown Date if:
(a) the Delinquency Percentage exceeds 39.15% of the Credit
Enhancement Percentage; or
(b) the aggregate amount of Realized Losses incurred since the
Cut-off Date through the last day of the related Due Period (reduced by the
aggregate amount of Subsequent Recoveries received since the Cut-off Date
through the last day of the related Due Period) divided by the aggregate Stated
Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the Cut-off Date exceeds the
applicable percentages set forth below with respect to such Distribution Date:
DISTRIBUTION DATE OCCURRING IN PERCENTAGE
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August 2007 through July 2008 3.50%
August 2008 through July 2009 5.25%
August 2009 through July 2010 6.50%
August 2010 and thereafter 7.00%
"Trust Fund": Collectively, all of the assets of REMIC I,
REMIC II, REMIC III, REMIC IV, the Net WAC Rate Carryover Reserve Account, the
Cap Contracts and the other assets conveyed by the Depositor to the Trustee
pursuant to Section 2.01.
"Trust REMIC": Any of REMIC I, REMIC II, REMIC III or REMIC
IV.
"Trustee": U.S. Bank National Association, a national banking
association, or its successor in interest, or any successor trustee appointed as
herein provided.
"Trustee Fee": The amount payable to the Trustee on each
Distribution Date pursuant to Section 8.05 as compensation for all services
rendered by it in the execution of the trust hereby created and in the exercise
and performance of any of the powers and duties of the Trustee hereunder, which
amount shall be equal to one-twelfth of the Trustee Fee Rate (without regards to
the words "per annum" in the definition thereof) multiplied by the Stated
Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the first day of the related Due
Period.
"Trustee Fee Rate": 0.0215% per annum.
"Uncertificated Balance": The amount of any REMIC I Regular
Interest outstanding as of any date of determination. As of the Closing Date,
the Uncertificated Balance of each REMIC I Regular Interest shall equal the
amount set forth in the Preliminary Statement hereto as its initial
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uncertificated balance. On each Distribution Date, the Uncertificated Balance of
each REMIC I Regular Interest shall be reduced by all distributions of principal
made on such REMIC I Regular Interest on such Distribution Date pursuant to
Section 4.01 and, if and to the extent necessary and appropriate, shall be
further reduced on such Distribution Date by Realized Losses as provided in
Section 4.04. The Uncertificated Balance of REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTZZ
shall be increased by interest deferrals as provided in Section 4.01(a)(1)(i).
The Uncertificated Balance of each REMIC I Regular Interest shall never be less
than zero. With respect to the Class CE Interest as of any date of
determination, an amount equal to the excess, if any, of (A) the then aggregate
Uncertificated Principal Balance of the REMIC I Regular Interests over (B) the
then aggregate Certificate Principal Balances of the Class A Certificates,
Mezzanine Certificates and the Class P Interest then outstanding.
"Uncertificated Interest": With respect to any REMIC I Regular
Interest for any Distribution Date, one month's interest at the REMIC I
Remittance Rate applicable to such REMIC I Regular Interest for such
Distribution Date, accrued on the Uncertificated Balance thereof immediately
prior to such Distribution Date. Uncertificated Interest in respect of any REMIC
I Regular Interest shall accrue on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of
twelve 30-day months. Uncertificated Interest with respect to each Distribution
Date, as to any REMIC I Regular Interest, shall be reduced by an amount equal to
the sum of (a) the aggregate Prepayment Interest Shortfall, if any, for such
Distribution Date to the extent not covered by payments pursuant to Section 3.24
and (b) the aggregate amount of any Relief Act Interest Shortfall, if any
allocated, in each case, to such REMIC I Regular Interest pursuant to Section
1.02. In addition, Uncertificated Interest with respect to each Distribution
Date, as to any REMIC I Regular Interest shall be reduced by Realized Losses, if
any, allocated to such REMIC I Regular Interest pursuant to Section 1.02 and
Section 4.04.
"Underwriters' Exemption": As defined in the Prospectus
Supplement.
"Uninsured Cause": Any cause of damage to a Mortgaged Property
such that the complete restoration of such property is not fully reimbursable by
the hazard insurance policies required to be maintained pursuant to Section
3.14.
"United States Person": A citizen or resident of the United
States, a corporation, partnership or other entity created or organized in, or
under the laws of, the United States, any state thereof or, District of Columbia
(except, in the case of a partnership, to the extent provided in regulations)
provided that, for purposes solely of the restrictions on the transfer of Class
R Certificates, no partnership or other entity treated as a partnership for
United States federal income tax purposes shall be treated as a United States
Person unless all persons that own an interest in such partnership either
directly or through any entity that is not a corporation for United States
federal income tax purposes are required by the applicable operative agreement
to be United States Persons or an estate whose income is subject to United
States federal income tax regardless of its source, or 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 United States persons have the
authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust. To the extent
prescribed in regulations by the Secretary of the Treasury, which have not yet
been issued, a trust which was in existence on August 20, 1996 (other than a
trust treated as owned by the grantor under subpart E of part I of subchapter J
of chapter 1 of the Code), and which was treated as a United States person on
August 20, 1996 may elect to continue
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to be treated as a United States person notwithstanding the previous sentence.
The term "United States" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7701 of the
Code.
"Unpaid Interest Shortfall Amount": With respect to the Class
A Certificates and the Mezzanine Certificates and (i) the first Distribution
Date, zero, and (ii) any Distribution Date after the first Distribution Date,
the amount, if any, by which (a) the sum of (1) the Monthly Interest
Distributable Amount for such Class for the immediately preceding Distribution
Date and (2) the outstanding Unpaid Interest Shortfall Amount, if any, for such
Class for such preceding Distribution Date exceeds (b) the aggregate amount
distributed on such Class in respect of interest pursuant to clause (a) of this
definition on such preceding Distribution Date, plus interest on the amount of
interest due but not paid on the Certificates of such Class on such preceding
Distribution Date, to the extent permitted by law, at the Pass-Through Rate for
such Class for the related Accrual Period.
"Value": With respect to any Mortgage Loan, and the related
Mortgaged Property, the lesser of:
(i) the lesser of (a) the value thereof as determined by an
appraisal made for the originator of the Mortgage Loan at the
time of origination of the Mortgage Loan by an appraiser who
met the minimum requirements of Xxxxxx Xxx and Xxxxxxx Mac,
and (b) the value thereof as determined by a review appraisal
conducted by the Originator in the event any such review
appraisal determines an appraised value more than 10% lower
than the value thereof, in the case of a Mortgaged Loan with a
Loan- to-Value Ratio less than or equal to 80%, or more than
5% lower than the value thereof, in the case of a Mortgage
Loan with a Loan-to-Value Ratio greater than 80%, as
determined by the appraisal referred to in clause (i)(a)
above; and
(ii) the purchase price paid for the related Mortgaged Property by
the Mortgagor with the proceeds of the Mortgage Loan;
provided, however, that in the case of a refinanced Mortgage
Loan (which is a Mortgage Loan the proceeds of which were not
used to purchase the related Mortgaged Property) or a Mortgage
Loan originated in connection with a "lease option purchase"
if the "lease option purchase price" was set 12 months or more
prior to origination, such value of the Mortgaged Property is
based solely upon clause (i) above.
"Voting Rights": The portion of the voting rights of all of
the Certificates which is allocated to any Certificate. With respect to any date
of determination, 98% of all Voting Rights will be allocated among the holders
of the Class A Certificates, the Mezzanine Certificates and the Class CE
Certificates in proportion to the then outstanding Certificate Principal
Balances of their respective Certificates, 1% of all Voting Rights will be
allocated to the holders of the Class P Certificates and 1% of all Voting Rights
will be allocated among the holders of the Residual Certificates. The Voting
Rights allocated to each Class of Certificate shall be allocated among Holders
of each such Class in accordance with their respective Percentage Interests as
of the most recent Record Date.
SECTION 1.02. Allocation of Certain Interest Shortfalls.
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For purposes of calculating the amount of the Monthly Interest
Distributable Amount for the Class A Certificates, the Mezzanine Certificates
and the Class CE Certificates for any Distribution Date, (1) the aggregate
amount of any Prepayment Interest Shortfalls (to the extent not covered by
payments by the Servicer pursuant to Section 3.24) and any Relief Act Interest
Shortfall incurred in respect of the Mortgage Loans for any Distribution Date
shall be allocated first, to the Class CE Certificates based on, and to the
extent of, one month's interest at the then applicable respective Pass-Through
Rate on the respective Notional Amount of each such Certificate and, thereafter,
among the Class A Certificates and the Mezzanine Certificates on a PRO RATA
basis based on, and to the extent of, one month's interest at the then
applicable respective Pass-Through Rate on the respective Certificate Principal
Balance of each such Certificate and (2) the aggregate amount of any Realized
Losses and Net WAC Rate Carryover Amounts incurred for any Distribution Date
shall be allocated to the Class CE Certificates based on, and to the extent of,
one month's interest at the then applicable respective Pass-Through Rate on the
respective Notional Amount of each such Certificate.
For purposes of calculating the amount of Uncertificated
Interest for the REMIC I Regular Interests for any Distribution Date:
(A) The REMIC I Marker Allocation Percentage of the aggregate
amount of any Prepayment Interest Shortfalls (to the extent
not covered by payments by the Servicer pursuant to Section
3.24) and the REMIC I Marker Allocation Percentage of the
aggregate amount of any Relief Act Interest Shortfalls
incurred in respect of the Mortgage Loans for any Distribution
Date shall be allocated among REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA1,
REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA2, REMIC I Regular Interest
I-LTA3, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA4, REMIC I Regular
Interest I- LTM1, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM2, REMIC I
Regular Interest I-LTM3, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM4,
REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM5, REMIC I Regular Interest
I-LTM6, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM7 and REMIC I Regular
Interest I-LTZZ PRO RATA based on, and to the extent of, one
month's interest at the then applicable respective
Pass-Through Rate on the respective Uncertificated Balance of
each such REMIC I Regular Interest; and
(B) The REMIC I Sub WAC Allocation Percentage of the aggregate
amount of any Prepayment Interest Shortfalls (to the extent
not covered by payments by the Servicer pursuant to Section
3.24) and the REMIC I Sub WAC Allocation Percentage of the
aggregate amount of any Relief Act Interest Shortfalls
incurred in respect of the Mortgage Loans for any Distribution
Date shall be allocated to Uncertificated Interest payable to
REMIC I Regular Interest I-LT1SUB, REMIC I Regular Interest I-
LT1GRP, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LT2SUB, REMIC I Regular
Interest I- LT2GRP, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LT3SUB, REMIC I
Regular Interest I- LT3GRP and REMIC I Regular Interest
I-LTXX, pro rata based on, and to the extent of, one month's
interest at the then applicable respective Pass-Through Rate
on the respective Uncertificated Balance of each such REMIC I
Regular Interest.
SECTION 1.03 Rights of the NIMS Insurer.
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Each of the rights of the NIMS Insurer set forth in this
Agreement shall exist so long as (i) the NIMS Insurer has undertaken to
guarantee certain payments of notes issued pursuant to the Indenture and (ii)
the notes issued pursuant to the Indenture remain outstanding or the NIMS
Insurer is owed amounts in respect of its guarantee of payment on such notes;
provided, however, the NIMS Insurer shall not have any rights hereunder (except
pursuant to Section 11.01 and any rights to indemnification hereunder in the
case of clause (ii) below) so long as (i) the NIMS Insurer has not undertaken to
guarantee certain payments of notes issued pursuant to the Indenture or (ii) any
default has occurred and is continuing under the insurance policy issued by the
NIMS Insurer with respect to such notes.
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ARTICLE II
CONVEYANCE OF MORTGAGE LOANS;
ORIGINAL ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES
SECTION 2.01. Conveyance of the Mortgage Loans.
The Depositor, concurrently with the execution and delivery
hereof, does hereby transfer, assign, set over and otherwise convey to the
Trustee without recourse, for the benefit of the Certificateholders, all the
right, title and interest of the Depositor, including any security interest
therein for the benefit of the Depositor, in and to the Mortgage Loans
identified on the Mortgage Loan Schedule, the rights of the Depositor under the
Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement, and all other assets included or to be
included in REMIC I. Such assignment includes all interest and principal
received by the Depositor or the Servicer on or with respect to the Mortgage
Loans (other than payments of principal and interest due on such Mortgage Loans
on or before the Cut-off Date). The Depositor herewith delivers to the Trustee
an executed original Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement.
In connection with such transfer and assignment, the Depositor
does hereby deliver to, and deposit with, the Trustee (or the Custodian on
behalf of the Trustee) the following documents or instruments with respect to
each Mortgage Loan so transferred and assigned (a "Mortgage File"):
(i) the original Mortgage Note, endorsed in blank or in the
following form: "Pay to the order of U.S. Bank National Association, as
Trustee under the applicable agreement, without recourse," with all
prior and intervening endorsements showing a complete chain of
endorsement from the originator to the Person so endorsing to the
Trustee;
(ii) the original Mortgage, noting the presence of the MIN of
the Mortgage Loan and language indicating that the Mortgage Loan is a
MOM Loan if the Mortgage Loan is a MOM Loan, with evidence of recording
thereon, and the original recorded power of attorney, if the Mortgage
was executed pursuant to a power of attorney, with evidence of
recording thereon;
(iii) unless the Mortgage Loan is registered on the MERS(R)
System, an original Assignment in blank;
(iv) the original recorded Assignment or Assignments showing a
complete chain of assignment from the originator to the Person
assigning the Mortgage to the Trustee (or to MERS, if the Mortgage Loan
is registered on the MERS(R) System and noting the presence of the MIN)
as contemplated by the immediately preceding clause (iii);
(v) the original or copies of each assumption, modification,
written assurance or substitution agreement, if any; and
(vi) the original lender's title insurance policy, together
with all endorsements or riders that were issued with or subsequent to
the issuance of such policy, insuring the priority
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of the Mortgage as a first or second lien on the Mortgaged Property
represented therein as a fee interest vested in the Mortgagor, or in
the event such original title policy is unavailable, a written
commitment or uniform binder or preliminary report of title issued by
the title insurance or escrow company.
With respect to a maximum of approximately 1.0% of the
Mortgage Loans, by outstanding principal balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the
Cut-off Date, if any original Mortgage Note referred to in Section 2.01(i) above
cannot be located, the obligations of the Depositor to deliver such documents
shall be deemed to be satisfied upon delivery to the Trustee (or the Custodian
on behalf of the Trustee) of a photocopy of such Mortgage Note, if available,
with a lost note affidavit substantially in the form of Exhibit I attached
hereto. If any of the original Mortgage Notes for which a lost note affidavit
was delivered to the Trustee (or the Custodian on behalf of the Trustee) is
subsequently located, such original Mortgage Note shall be delivered to the
Trustee (or the Custodian on behalf of the Trustee) within three Business Days.
Except with respect to any Mortgage Loan for which MERS is
identified on the Mortgage or on a properly recorded assignment of the Mortgage
as the mortgagee of record, the Trustee shall promptly (within sixty Business
Days following the later of the Closing Date and the date of receipt by the
Trustee or the Custodian of the recording information for a Mortgage, but in no
event later than ninety days following the Closing Date) enforce the obligations
of the Originator pursuant to the terms of the Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement
to submit or cause to be submitted for recording, at no expense to the Trust
Fund, the Trustee, the Custodian, the Servicer or the Depositor, in the
appropriate public office for real property records, each Assignment referred to
in Sections 2.01(iii) and (iv) above and in connection therewith, the Trustee
shall enforce the obligation of the Originator pursuant to the terms of the
Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement to execute each original Assignment in the
following form: "U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee under the applicable
agreement." In the event that any such Assignment is lost or returned unrecorded
because of a defect therein, the Trustee shall enforce the obligation of the
Originator pursuant to the Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement to promptly prepare
or cause to be prepared a substitute Assignment or cure or cause to be cured
such defect, as the case may be, and thereafter cause each such Assignment to be
duly recorded.
In connection with the assignment of any Mortgage Loan
registered on the MERS(R) System, the Depositor further agrees that it will
cause, within 30 Business Days after the Closing Date, the MERS(R) System to
indicate that such Mortgage Loans have been assigned by the Depositor to the
Trustee in accordance with this Agreement for the benefit of the
Certificateholders by including (or deleting, in the case of Mortgage Loans
which are repurchased in accordance with this Agreement) in such computer files
(a) the code in the field which identifies the specific Trustee and (b) the code
in the field "Pool Field" which identifies the series of the Certificates issued
in connection with such Mortgage Loans. The Depositor further agrees that it
will not, and will not permit the Servicer to, and the Servicer agrees that it
will not, alter the codes referenced in this paragraph with respect to any
Mortgage Loan during the term of this Agreement unless and until such Mortgage
Loan is repurchased in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
If any of the documents referred to in Sections 2.01(ii),
(iii) or (iv) has, as of the Closing Date, been submitted for recording but
either (x) has not been returned from the applicable
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public recording office or (y) has been lost or such public recording office has
retained the original of such document, the obligations of the Depositor to
deliver such documents shall be deemed to be satisfied upon (1) delivery to the
Trustee (or the Custodian on behalf of the Trustee) of a copy of each such
document certified by the Originator in the case of (x) above or the applicable
public recording office in the case of (y) above to be a true and complete copy
of the original that was submitted for recording and (2) if such copy is
certified by the Originator, delivery to the Trustee (or the Custodian on behalf
of the Trustee) promptly upon receipt thereof of either the original or a copy
of such document certified by the applicable public recording office to be a
true and complete copy of the original. Pursuant to the Mortgage Loan Purchase
Agreement, notice shall be provided to the Trustee and the Rating Agencies by
the Originator if delivery pursuant to clause (2) above will be made more than
180 days after the Closing Date.
If the original lender's title insurance policy was not
delivered pursuant to Section 2.01(vi) above, the Depositor shall deliver or
cause to be delivered to the Trustee (or the Custodian on behalf of the
Trustee), promptly after receipt thereof, the original lender's title insurance
policy. The Depositor shall deliver or cause to be delivered to the Trustee (or
the Custodian on behalf of the Trustee) promptly upon receipt thereof any other
original documents constituting a part of a Mortgage File received with respect
to any Mortgage Loan, including, but not limited to, any original documents
evidencing an assumption or modification of any Mortgage Loan.
All original documents relating to the Mortgage Loans that are
not delivered to the Trustee (or the Custodian on behalf of the Trustee) are and
shall be held by or on behalf of the Originator, the Seller, the Depositor or
the Servicer, as the case may be, in trust for the benefit of the Trustee on
behalf of the Certificateholders. In the event that any such original document
is required pursuant to the terms of this Section 2.01 to be a part of a
Mortgage File, such document shall be delivered promptly to the Trustee (or the
Custodian on behalf of the Trustee). Any such original document delivered to or
held by the Depositor that is not required pursuant to the terms of this Section
to be a part of a Mortgage File, shall be delivered promptly to the Servicer.
The Depositor and the Trustee hereto understand and agree that
it is not intended that any Mortgage Loan be included in the Trust that is a
"High-Cost Home Loan" as defined by the Homeownership and Equity Protection Act
of 1994 or any other applicable predatory or abusive lending laws.
The Depositor hereby directs the Trustee to, and the Trustee
hereby agrees to execute, deliver and perform its obligations under each of the
Cap Contracts on the Closing Date and thereafter on behalf of the Holders of the
Class A-1 Certificates, the Class A-2 Certificates, the Group III Certificates
and the Mezzanine Certificates. The Depositor, the Servicer and the Holders of
the Class A-1 Certificates, the Class A-2 Certificates, the Group III
Certificates and the Mezzanine Certificates by their acceptance of such
Certificates acknowledge and agree that the Trustee shall execute, deliver and
perform its obligations under each of the Cap Contracts and shall do so solely
in its capacity as Trustee of the Trust Fund and not in its individual capacity.
SECTION 2.02. Acceptance of REMIC I by Trustee.
The Trustee acknowledges receipt (or receipt by the Custodian
as the duly appointed
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agent of the Trustee), subject to the provisions of Section 2.01 and subject to
any exceptions noted on the exception report described in the next paragraph
below, the documents referred to in Section 2.01 (other than such documents
described in Section 2.01(v)) above and all other assets included in the
definition of "REMIC I" under clauses (i), (iii), (iv) and (v) (to the extent of
amounts deposited into the Distribution Account) and declares that it holds and
will hold such documents and the other documents delivered to it constituting a
Mortgage File, and that it holds or will hold all such assets and such other
assets included in the definition of "REMIC I" in trust for the exclusive use
and benefit of all present and future Certificateholders.
The Trustee (or the Custodian on behalf of the Trustee) agrees
to execute and deliver to the Depositor and the NIMS Insurer on or prior to the
Closing Date an acknowledgment of receipt of the original Mortgage Note (with
any exceptions noted), substantially in the form attached as Exhibit C-3 hereto.
The Trustee (or the Custodian on behalf of the Trustee)
agrees, for the benefit of the Certificateholders and the NIMS Insurer, to
review each Mortgage File and, within 45 days of the Closing Date; to certify in
substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit C-1 (or cause the Custodian to
certify in the form of the Initial Certification attached to the Custodial
Agreement) 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 the exception report annexed thereto as not being covered by such
certification), (i) all documents constituting part of such Mortgage File (other
than such documents described in Section 2.01(v)) required to be delivered to it
pursuant to this Agreement are in its possession, (ii) such documents have been
reviewed by it or the Custodian and appear regular on their face and relate to
such Mortgage Loan and (iii) based on its or the Custodian's examination and
only as to the foregoing, the information set forth in the Mortgage Loan
Schedule that corresponds to items (1), (3), (12), (15) and (18) of the
definition of "Mortgage Loan Schedule" accurately reflects information set forth
in the Mortgage File. It is herein acknowledged that, in conducting such review,
the Trustee (or the Custodian on behalf of the Trustee) is under no duty or
obligation (i) to inspect, review or examine any such documents, instruments,
certificates or other papers to determine whether they are genuine, enforceable,
or appropriate for the represented purpose or whether they have actually been
recorded or that they are other than what they purport to be on their face or
(ii) to determine whether any Mortgage File should include any of the documents
specified in clause (v) of Section 2.01.
Prior to the first anniversary date of this Agreement the
Trustee shall deliver to the Depositor, the NIMS Insurer and the Servicer a
final certification in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit C-2 (or shall cause
the Custodian to deliver to the Depositor, the NIMS Insurer and the Servicer a
final certification in the form attached to the Custodial Agreement) evidencing
the completeness of the Mortgage Files, with any applicable exceptions noted
thereon, and the Servicer shall forward a copy thereof to any Sub-Servicer.
If in the process of reviewing the Mortgage Files and making
or preparing, as the case may be, the certifications referred to above, the
Trustee (or the Custodian on behalf of the Trustee) finds any document or
documents constituting a part of a Mortgage File to be missing or defective in
any material respect, at the conclusion of its review the Trustee (or the
Custodian on behalf of the Trustee) shall so notify the Depositor, the NIMS
Insurer and the Servicer. In addition, upon the
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discovery by the Depositor, the NIMS Insurer, the Servicer or the Trustee of a
breach of any of the representations and warranties made by the Originator or
the Seller in the Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement in respect of any Mortgage
Loan which materially adversely affects such Mortgage Loan or the interests of
the related Certificateholders in such Mortgage Loan, the party discovering such
breach shall give prompt written notice to the other parties.
The Trustee (or the Custodian on behalf of the Trustee) shall,
at the written request and expense of any Certificateholder, provide a written
report to such Certificateholder of all Mortgage Files released to the Servicer
for servicing purposes.
The Depositor and the Trustee intend that the assignment and
transfer herein contemplated constitute a sale of the Mortgage Loans, the
related Mortgage Notes and the related documents, conveying good title thereto
free and clear of any liens and encumbrances, from the Depositor to the Trustee
in trust for the benefit of the Certificateholders and that such property not be
part of the Depositor's estate or property of the Depositor in the event of any
insolvency by the Depositor. In the event that such conveyance is deemed to be,
or to be made as security for, a loan, the parties intend that the Depositor
shall be deemed to have granted and does hereby grant to the Trustee a first
priority perfected security interest in all of the Depositor's right, title and
interest in and to the Mortgage Loans, the related Mortgage Notes and the
related documents, and that this Agreement shall constitute a security agreement
under applicable law.
SECTION 2.03. Repurchase or Substitution of Mortgage Loans by
the Originator or the Seller.
(a) Upon discovery or receipt of notice of any materially
defective document in, or that a document is missing from, a Mortgage File or of
the breach by the Originator or the Seller of any representation, warranty or
covenant under the Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement (including any
representation, warranty or covenant regarding the Prepayment Charge Schedule)
in respect of any Mortgage Loan that materially adversely affects the value of
such Mortgage Loan or the interest therein of the Certificateholders, the
Trustee shall promptly notify the Originator, the NIMS Insurer, the Seller and
the Servicer of such defect, missing document or breach and request that the
Originator or the Seller, as applicable, deliver such missing document or cure
such defect or breach within 90 days from the date the Originator or the Seller,
as applicable, was notified of such missing document, defect or breach, and if
the Originator or the Seller, as applicable, does not deliver such missing
document or cure such defect or breach in all material respects during such
period, the Trustee shall enforce the obligations of the Originator or the
Seller, as applicable, under the Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement to repurchase
such Mortgage Loan from REMIC I at the Purchase Price within 90 days after the
date on which the Originator or the Seller, as applicable, was notified (subject
to Section 2.03(c)) of such missing document, defect or breach, if and to the
extent that the Originator or the Seller, as applicable, is obligated to do so
under the Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement. The Purchase Price for the
repurchased Mortgage Loan shall be remitted to the Servicer for deposit in the
Collection Account and the Trustee (or the Custodian on behalf of the Trustee),
upon receipt of written certification from the Servicer of such deposit, shall
release to the Originator or the Seller, as applicable, the related Mortgage
File and the Trustee (or the Custodian on behalf of the Trustee) shall execute
and deliver such instruments of transfer or assignment, in each case without
recourse, as the Originator or the Seller, as applicable, shall furnish to it
and as
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shall be necessary to vest in the Originator or the Seller, as applicable, any
Mortgage Loan released pursuant hereto. In furtherance of the foregoing, if the
Originator or the Seller, as applicable, is not a member of MERS and repurchases
a Mortgage Loan which is registered on the MERS(R) System, the Originator or the
Seller, as applicable, at its own expense and without any right of
reimbursement, shall cause MERS to execute and deliver an assignment of the
Mortgage in recordable form to transfer the Mortgage from MERS to the Originator
or the Seller, as applicable, and shall cause such Mortgage to be removed from
registration on the MERS(R) System in accordance with MERS' rules and
regulations. Neither the Trustee nor the Custodian shall have any further
responsibility with regard to such Mortgage File. In lieu of repurchasing any
such Mortgage Loan as provided above, if so provided in the Mortgage Loan
Purchase Agreement, the Originator or the Seller, as applicable, may cause such
Mortgage Loan to be removed from REMIC I (in which case it shall become a
Deleted Mortgage Loan) and substitute one or more Qualified Substitute Mortgage
Loans in the manner and subject to the limitations set forth in Section 2.03(b);
provided, however, the Originator or the Seller, as applicable, may not
substitute a Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan for any Deleted Mortgage Loan
that violates any predatory or abusive lending law. It is understood and agreed
that the obligation of the Originator or the Seller, as applicable, to cure or
to repurchase (or to substitute for) any Mortgage Loan as to which a document is
missing, a material defect in a constituent document exists or as to which such
a breach has occurred and is continuing shall constitute the sole remedy
respecting such omission, defect or breach available to the Trustee and the
Certificateholders.
(b) Any substitution of Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans
for Deleted Mortgage Loans made pursuant to Section 2.03(a) must be effected
prior to the date which is two years after the Startup Day for REMIC I.
As to any Deleted Mortgage Loan for which the Originator or
the Seller, as applicable, substitutes a Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan or
Loans, such substitution shall be effected by the Originator or the Seller, as
applicable, delivering to the Trustee (or the Custodian on behalf of the
Trustee), for such Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan or Loans, the Mortgage
Note, the Mortgage, the Assignment in blank or to the Trustee, and such other
documents and agreements, with all necessary endorsements thereon, as are
required by Section 2.01, together with an Officers' Certificate providing that
each such Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan satisfies the definition thereof
and specifying the Substitution Adjustment Amount (as described below), if any,
in connection with such substitution. The Trustee (or the Custodian on behalf of
the Trustee) shall acknowledge receipt for such Qualified Substitute Mortgage
Loan or Loans and, within ten Business Days thereafter, review such documents as
specified in Section 2.02 and deliver to the Depositor, the NIMS Insurer and the
Servicer, with respect to such Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan or Loans, a
certification substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit C-1, with any
applicable exceptions noted thereon. Within one year of the date of
substitution, the Trustee (or the Custodian on behalf of the Trustee) shall
deliver to the Depositor, the NIMS Insurer and the Servicer a certification
substantially in the form of Exhibit C-2 hereto with respect to such Qualified
Substitute Mortgage Loan or Loans, with any applicable exceptions noted thereon.
Monthly Payments due with respect to Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans in the
month of substitution are not part of REMIC I and will be retained by the
Originator or the Seller, as applicable. For the month of substitution,
distributions to Certificateholders will reflect the Monthly Payment due on such
Deleted Mortgage Loan on or before the Due Date in the month of substitution,
and the Originator or the Seller, as
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applicable, shall thereafter be entitled to retain all amounts subsequently
received in respect of such Deleted Mortgage Loan. The Depositor shall give or
cause to be given written notice to the Certificateholders and the NIMS Insurer
that such substitution has taken place, shall amend the Mortgage Loan Schedule
to reflect the removal of such Deleted Mortgage Loan from the terms of this
Agreement and the substitution of the Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan or
Loans and shall deliver a copy of such amended Mortgage Loan Schedule to the
Trustee, the Custodian, the Servicer and the NIMS Insurer. Upon such
substitution, such Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan or Loans shall constitute
part of the Mortgage Pool and shall be subject in all respects to the terms of
this Agreement and the Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement, including, all
applicable representations and warranties thereof included in the Mortgage Loan
Purchase Agreement.
For any month in which the Originator or the Seller, as
applicable, substitutes one or more Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans for one
or more Deleted Mortgage Loans, the Servicer will determine the amount (the
"Substitution Adjustment Amount"), if any, by which the aggregate Purchase Price
of all such Deleted Mortgage Loans exceeds the aggregate of, as to each such
Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan, the Stated Principal Balance thereof as of
the date of substitution, together with one month's interest on such Stated
Principal Balance at the applicable Net Mortgage Rate, plus all outstanding
Advances and Servicing Advances (including Nonrecoverable Advances and
Nonrecoverable Servicing Advances) related thereto. On the date of such
substitution, the Originator or the Seller, as applicable, will deliver or cause
to be delivered to the Servicer for deposit in the Collection Account an amount
equal to the Substitution Adjustment Amount, if any, and the Trustee (or the
Custodian on behalf of the Trustee), upon receipt of the related Qualified
Substitute Mortgage Loan or Loans and written notice by the Servicer of such
deposit, shall release to the Originator or the Seller, as applicable, the
related Mortgage File or Files and the Trustee (or the Custodian on behalf of
the Trustee) shall execute and deliver such instruments of transfer or
assignment, in each case without recourse, the Originator or the Seller, as
applicable, shall deliver to it and as shall be necessary to vest therein any
Deleted Mortgage Loan released pursuant hereto.
In addition, the Originator or the Seller, as applicable,
shall obtain at its own expense and deliver to the Trustee and the NIMS Insurer
an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that such substitution will not cause (a)
any federal tax to be imposed on any Trust REMIC, including without limitation,
any federal tax imposed on "prohibited transactions" under Section 860F(a)(1) of
the Code or on "contributions after the startup date" under Section 860G(d)(1)
of the Code, or (b) any Trust REMIC to fail to qualify as a REMIC at any time
that any Certificate is outstanding.
(c) Upon discovery by the Depositor, the NIMS Insurer, the
Originator, the Seller, the Servicer or the Trustee that any Mortgage Loan does
not constitute a "qualified mortgage" within the meaning of Section 860G(a)(3)
of the Code, the party discovering such fact shall within two Business Days give
written notice thereof to the other parties hereto and the Trustee shall give
written notice to the Originator and the Seller. In connection therewith, the
Originator, the Seller or the Depositor shall repurchase or, subject to the
limitations set forth in Section 2.03(b), substitute one or more Qualified
Substitute Mortgage Loans for the affected Mortgage Loan within 90 days of the
earlier of discovery or receipt of such notice with respect to such affected
Mortgage Loan. Such repurchase or substitution shall be made by (i) the
Originator or the Seller, as the case may be, if the affected Mortgage Loan's
status as a non-qualified mortgage is or results from a breach of any
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representation, warranty or covenant made by the Originator or the Seller, as
the case may be, under the Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement, or (ii) the
Depositor, if the affected Mortgage Loan's status as a non-qualified mortgage is
a breach of no representation or warranty. Any such repurchase or substitution
shall be made in the same manner as set forth in Section 2.03(a). The Trustee
(or the Custodian on behalf of the Trustee) shall reconvey to the Depositor, the
Originator or the Seller, as the case may be, the Mortgage Loan to be released
pursuant hereto in the same manner, and on the same terms and conditions, as it
would a Mortgage Loan repurchased for breach of a representation or warranty.
SECTION 2.04. Reserved
SECTION 2.05. Representations, Warranties and Covenants of the
Servicer.
The Servicer hereby represents, warrants and covenants to the
Trustee, for the benefit of each of the Trustee and the Certificateholders, and
to the Depositor that as of the Closing Date or as of such date specifically
provided herein:
(i) The Servicer is duly organized, validly existing, and in
good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its formation and
has all licenses necessary to carry on its business as now being
conducted and is licensed, qualified and in good standing in the states
where the 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 Servicer or to ensure the enforceability or
validity of each Mortgage Loan; the Servicer has the power and
authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and to perform in
accordance herewith; the execution, delivery and performance of this
Agreement (including all instruments of transfer to be delivered
pursuant to this Agreement) by the Servicer and the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby have been duly and validly authorized;
this Agreement evidences the valid, binding and enforceable obligation
of the Servicer, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency,
reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws affecting the
enforcement of creditors' rights generally; and all requisite corporate
action has been taken by the Servicer to make this Agreement valid and
binding upon the Servicer in accordance with its terms;
(ii) The consummation of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement are in the ordinary course of business of the Servicer and
will not result in the material breach of any term or provision of the
charter or by-laws of the Servicer or result in the breach of any term
or provision of, or conflict with or constitute a default under or
result in the acceleration of any obligation under, any material
agreement, indenture or loan or credit agreement or other instrument to
which the Servicer or its property is subject, or result in the
violation of any law, rule, regulation, order, judgment or decree to
which the Servicer or its property is subject;
(iii) The execution and delivery of this Agreement by the
Servicer and the performance and compliance with its obligations and
covenants hereunder do not require the consent or approval of any
governmental authority or, if such consent or approval is required, it
has been obtained;
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(iv) This Agreement, and all documents and instruments
contemplated hereby which are executed and delivered by the Servicer,
constitute and will constitute valid, legal and binding obligations of
the Servicer, enforceable in accordance with their respective terms,
except as the enforcement thereof may be limited by applicable
bankruptcy laws and general principles of equity;
(v) The Servicer 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
(vi) There is no action, suit, proceeding or investigation
pending or, to its knowledge, threatened against the Servicer that,
either individually or in the aggregate, (A) may result in any change
in the business, operations, financial condition, properties or assets
of the Servicer that might prohibit or materially and adversely affect
the performance by such Servicer of its obligations under, or validity
or enforceability of, this Agreement, or (B) may result in any material
impairment of the right or ability of the Servicer to carry on its
business substantially as now conducted, or (C) would draw into
question the validity or enforceability of this Agreement or of any
action taken or to be taken in connection with the obligations of the
Servicer contemplated herein, or (D) would otherwise be likely to
impair materially the ability of the Servicer to perform under the
terms of this Agreement;
(vii) No information, certificate of an officer, statement
furnished in writing or report delivered to the Trustee by the Servicer
in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby contains any
untrue statement of a material fact;
(viii) The Servicer covenants that its computer and other
systems used in servicing the Mortgage Loans operate in a manner such
that the Servicer can service the Mortgage Loans in accordance with the
terms of this Agreement;
(ix) The Servicer will not waive any Prepayment Charge unless
it is waived in accordance with the standard set forth in Section 3.01;
(x) The Servicer has accurately and fully reported, and will
continue to accurately and fully report on a monthly basis, its
borrower credit files to each of the three national credit repositories
in a timely manner; and
(xii) The Servicer is a member of MERS in good standing, and
will comply in all material respects with the rules and procedures of
MERS in connection with the servicing of the Mortgage Loans that are
registered with MERS.
It is understood and agreed that the representations,
warranties and covenants set forth in this Section 2.05 shall survive delivery
of the Mortgage Files to the Trustee or the Custodian and shall inure to the
benefit of the Trustee, the Depositor and the Certificateholders. Upon discovery
by any of the Depositor, the Servicer, the NIMS Insurer or the Trustee of a
breach of any of the foregoing representations, warranties and covenants which
materially and adversely affects the value of any Mortgage Loan or the interests
therein of the Certificateholders, the party discovering such breach shall give
prompt written notice (but in no event later than two Business Days following
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discovery) to the Servicer, the NIMS Insurer and the Trustee. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, within 90 days of the earlier of discovery by the Servicer or
receipt of notice by the Servicer of the breach of the representation or
covenant of the Servicer set forth in Section 2.05(ix) above which materially
and adversely affects the interests of the Holders of the Class P Certificates
in any Prepayment Charge, the Servicer must pay the amount of such waived
Prepayment Charge, for the benefit of the Holders of the Class P Certificates,
by depositing such amount into the Collection Account. The foregoing shall not,
however, limit any remedies available to the Certificateholders, the Depositor
or the Trustee on behalf of the Certificateholders, pursuant to the Mortgage
Loan Purchase Agreement respecting a breach of the representations, warranties
and covenants of the Originator made in its capacity as a party to the Mortgage
Loan Purchase Agreement.
SECTION 2.06. Conveyance of REMIC Regular Interests and
Acceptance of REMIC I, REMIC II, REMIC III and
REMIC IV by the Trustee; Issuance of
Certificates.
(a) The Depositor, concurrently with the execution and
delivery hereof, does hereby transfer, assign, set over and otherwise convey in
trust to the Trustee without recourse all the right, title and interest of the
Depositor in and to the assets described in the definition of REMIC I for the
benefit of the holders of the REMIC I Regular Interests (which are
uncertificated) and the Class R Certificates (in respect of the Class R-I
Interest). The Trustee acknowledges receipt of the assets described in the
definition of REMIC I and declares that it holds and will hold the same in trust
for the exclusive use and benefit of the holders of the REMIC I Regular
Interests and the Class R Certificates (in respect of the Class R-I Interest).
The interests evidenced by the Class R-I Interest, together with the REMIC I
Regular Interests, constitute the entire beneficial ownership interest in REMIC
I.
(b) The Depositor, concurrently with the execution and
delivery hereof, does hereby transfer, assign, set over and otherwise convey in
trust to the Trustee without recourse all the right, title and interest of the
Depositor in and to the REMIC I Regular Interests (which are uncertificated) for
the benefit of the Holders of the REMIC II Regular Interests and the Class R
Certificates (in respect of the Class R-II Interest). The Trustee acknowledges
receipt of the REMIC I Regular Interests and declares that it holds and will
hold the same in trust for the exclusive use and benefit of the Holders of the
REMIC II Regular Interests and the Class R Certificates (in respect of the Class
R-II Interest). The interests evidenced by the Class R-II Interest, together
with the Regular Certificates (other than the Class CE Certificates and the
Class P Certificates), the Class CE Interest and the Class P Interest,
constitute the entire beneficial ownership interest in REMIC II.
(c) The Depositor, concurrently with the execution and
delivery hereof, does hereby transfer, assign, set over and otherwise convey in
trust to the Trustee without recourse all the right, title and interest of the
Depositor in and to the Class CE Interest (which is uncertificated) for the
benefit of the Holders of the Class CE Certificates and the Class R-X
Certificates (in respect of the Class R-III Interest). The Trustee acknowledges
receipt of the Class CE Interest and declares that it holds and will hold the
same in trust for the exclusive use and benefit of the Holders of the Class CE
Certificates and the Class R-X Certificates (in respect of the Class R-III
Interest). The interests evidenced by the Class R-III Interest, together with
the Class CE Certificates, constitute the entire beneficial ownership interest
in REMIC III.
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(d) The Depositor, concurrently with the execution and
delivery hereof, does hereby transfer, assign, set over and otherwise convey in
trust to the Trustee without recourse all the right, title and interest of the
Depositor in and to the Class P Interest (which is uncertificated) for the
benefit of the Holders of the Class P Certificates and the Class R-X
Certificates (in respect of the Class R-IV Interest). The Trustee acknowledges
receipt of the Class P Interest and declares that it holds and will hold the
same in trust for the exclusive use and benefit of the Holders of the Class P
Certificates and the Class R-X Certificates (in respect of the Class R-IV
Interest). The interests evidenced by the Class R-IV Interest, together with the
Class P Certificates, constitute the entire beneficial ownership interest in
REMIC IV.
SECTION 2.07. Issuance of Class R Certificates and Class R-X
Certificates.
(a) The Trustee acknowledges the assignment to it of the REMIC
I Regular Interests and, concurrently therewith and in exchange therefor,
pursuant to the written request of the Depositor executed by an officer of the
Depositor, the Trustee has executed, authenticated and delivered to or upon the
order of the Depositor, the Class R Certificates in authorized denominations.
The interests evidenced by the Class R Certificates, together with the REMIC II
Certificates, constitute the entire beneficial ownership interest in REMIC II.
(b) The Trustee acknowledges the assignment to it of the Class
CE Interest and the Class P Interest and, concurrently therewith and in exchange
therefor, pursuant to the written request of the Depositor executed by an
officer of the Depositor, the Trustee has executed, authenticated and delivered
to or upon the order of the Depositor, the Class R-X Certificates in authorized
denominations. The interests evidenced by the Class R-X Certificates, together
with the Class CE Certificates and the Class P Certificates constitute the
entire beneficial ownership interest in REMIC III and REMIC IV.
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ARTICLE III
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICING
OF THE MORTGAGE LOANS
SECTION 3.01. Servicer to Act as Servicer.
The Servicer shall service and administer the Mortgage Loans
on behalf of the Trust Fund and in the best interests of and for the benefit of
the Certificateholders (as determined by the Servicer in its reasonable
judgment) in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the Mortgage Loans
and, to the extent consistent with such terms, 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 Sub-Servicer or
any Affiliate of the Servicer or any Sub-Servicer 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 Advances or Servicing
Advances; or
(iv) the Servicer's or any Sub-Servicer's right to receive
compensation for its services hereunder or with respect to any
particular transaction.
To the extent consistent with the foregoing, the Servicer (a)
shall seek to maximize the timely and complete recovery of principal and
interest on the Mortgage Notes and (b) shall waive (or permit a Sub-Servicer to
waive) a Prepayment Charge only under the following circumstances: (i) such
waiver is standard and customary in servicing similar Mortgage Loans and such
waiver relates to a default or a reasonably foreseeable default and would, in
the reasonable judgment of the Servicer, maximize recovery of total proceeds
taking into account the value of such Prepayment Charge and the related Mortgage
Loan, (ii) the collection of such Prepayment Charge would be in violation of
applicable laws, (iii) the amount of the Prepayment Charge set forth on the
Prepayment Charge Schedule is not consistent with the related Mortgage Note or
is otherwise unenforceable or (iv) the collection of such Prepayment Charge
would be considered "predatory" pursuant to written guidance published or issued
by any applicable federal, state or local regulatory authority acting in its
official capacity and having jurisdiction over such matters. If a Prepayment
Charge is waived as permitted by meeting the standard described in clauses (ii),
(iii) or (iv) above, then the Trustee shall enforce the obligation of the
Originator to pay the amount of such waived Prepayment Charge to the Servicer
for deposit in the Collection Account for the benefit of the Holders of the
Class P Certificates. Subject only to the above-described servicing standards
and the terms of this Agreement and of the Mortgage Loans, the Servicer shall
have full power and authority, acting alone or through Sub-Servicers 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
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Sub-Servicer is hereby authorized and empowered by the Trustee when the Servicer
believes it appropriate in its best judgment in accordance with the servicing
standards set forth above, to execute and deliver, on behalf of the
Certificateholders and the Trustee, 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 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
Certificateholders. The Servicer shall service and administer the 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 3.17, within fifteen (15) days of the Closing Date, the
Trustee shall execute, at the written request of the Servicer, and furnish to
the Servicer and any Sub-Servicer any special or limited powers of attorney and
other documents necessary or appropriate to enable the Servicer or any
Sub-Servicer to carry out their servicing and administrative duties hereunder;
PROVIDED, such limited powers of attorney or other documents shall be prepared
by the Servicer and submitted to the Trustee for execution. The Trustee shall
not be liable for the actions of the Servicer or any Sub- Servicers under such
powers of attorney.
The Servicer further is authorized and empowered by the
Trustee, on behalf of the Certificateholders and the Trustee, in its own name or
in the name of the Sub-Servicer, when the Servicer or the Sub-Servicer, as the
case may be, believes it is appropriate in its best judgment to register any
Mortgage Loan on the MERS(R) System, or cause the removal from the registration
of any Mortgage Loan on the MERS(R) System, to execute and deliver, on behalf of
the Trustee and the Certificateholders or any of them, any and all instruments
of assignment and other comparable instruments with respect to such assignment
or re-recording of a Mortgage in the name of MERS, solely as nominee for the
Trustee and its successors and assigns. Any reasonable expenses incurred in
connection with the actions described in the preceding sentence or as a result
of MERS discontinuing or becoming unable to continue operations in connection
with the MERS(R) System, shall be reimbursable to the Servicer by withdrawal
from the Collection Account pursuant to Section 3.11.
Subject to Section 3.09 hereof, in accordance with the
standards of the preceding paragraph, the Servicer, on escrowed accounts, shall
advance or cause to be advanced funds as necessary for the purpose of effecting
the payment of taxes and assessments on the Mortgaged Properties, which advances
shall be Servicing Advances reimbursable in the first instance from related
collections from the Mortgagors pursuant to Section 3.09, and further as
provided in Section 3.11. Any cost incurred by the Servicer or by Sub-Servicers
in effecting the payment of taxes and assessments on a Mortgaged Property shall
not, for the purpose of calculating distributions to Certificateholders, be
added to the unpaid Stated Principal Balance of the related Mortgage Loan,
notwithstanding that the terms of such Mortgage Loan so permit.
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 4.03) and the Servicer shall not (i) permit any
modification with respect to any Mortgage Loan that would change the Mortgage
Rate, reduce or increase the Stated Principal Balance (except for reductions
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resulting from actual payments of principal) or change the final maturity date
on such Mortgage Loan (unless, as provided in Section 3.07, 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
Treasury regulations promulgated thereunder) and (B) cause any REMIC created
hereunder to fail to qualify as a REMIC under the Code or the imposition of any
tax on "prohibited transactions" or "contributions after the startup date" under
the REMIC Provisions.
Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary and
notwithstanding its ability to do so pursuant to the terms of the related
mortgage note, the Servicer shall not be required to enforce any provision in
any mortgage note the enforcement of which would violate federal, state or local
laws or ordinances designed to discourage predatory lending practices.
SECTION 3.02. Sub-Servicing Agreements Between Servicer and
Sub- Servicers.
(a) The Servicer may enter into Sub-Servicing Agreements with
Sub-Servicers, which may be Affiliates of the Servicer, for the servicing and
administration of the Mortgage Loans; provided, however, that (i) such
sub-servicing arrangement and the terms of the related Sub- Servicing Agreement
must provide for the servicing of the Mortgage Loans in a manner consistent with
the servicing arrangement contemplated hereunder and (ii) the NIMS Insurer shall
have consented to such Sub-Servicing Agreement. The Trustee is hereby authorized
to acknowledge, at the request of the Servicer, any Sub-Servicing Agreement that
meets the requirements applicable to Sub-Servicing Agreements set forth in this
Agreement and that is otherwise permitted under this Agreement.
Each Sub-Servicer shall be (i) authorized to transact business
in the state or states where the related Mortgaged Properties it is to service
are situated, if and to the extent required by applicable law to enable the
Sub-Servicer to perform its obligations hereunder and under the Sub- Servicing
Agreement and (ii) a Xxxxxxx Mac or Xxxxxx Mae approved mortgage servicer. Each
Sub- Servicing Agreement must impose on the Sub-Servicer 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 Sub-Servicing Agreement and will be familiar with the terms
thereof. The terms of any Sub-Servicing Agreement will not be inconsistent with
any of the provisions of this Agreement. Any material variations in any
Sub-Servicing Agreements from the provisions set forth in Section 3.08 relating
to insurance or priority requirements of Sub- Servicing Accounts, or credits and
charges to the Sub-Servicing Accounts or the timing and amount of remittances by
the Sub-Servicers to the Servicer, are conclusively deemed to be inconsistent
with this Agreement and therefore prohibited. The Servicer shall deliver to the
NIMS Insurer and the Trustee copies of all Sub-Servicing Agreements, and any
amendments or modifications thereof, promptly upon the Servicer's execution and
delivery of such instruments.
(b) As part of its servicing activities hereunder, the
Servicer, for the benefit of the Trustee and the Certificateholders, shall
enforce the obligations of each Sub-Servicer under the related Sub-Servicing
Agreement, including, without limitation, any obligation to make advances
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in respect of delinquent payments as required by a Sub-Servicing Agreement. Such
enforcement, including, without limitation, the legal prosecution of claims,
termination of Sub-Servicing 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 Sub-Servicers.
The Servicer, with the consent of the NIMS Insurer, shall be
entitled to terminate any Sub-Servicing Agreement and the rights and obligations
of any Sub-Servicer pursuant to any Sub- Servicing Agreement in accordance with
the terms and conditions of such Sub-Servicing Agreement. In the event of
termination of any Sub-Servicer, all servicing obligations of such Sub-Servicer
shall be assumed simultaneously by the Servicer without any act or deed on the
part of such Sub-Servicer or the Servicer, and the Servicer either shall service
directly the related Mortgage Loans or shall enter into a Sub-Servicing
Agreement with a successor Sub-Servicer which qualifies under Section 3.02.
Any Sub-Servicing Agreement shall include the provision that
such agreement may be immediately terminated by the Servicer or the Trustee (if
the Trustee is acting as Servicer) without fee, in accordance with the terms of
this Agreement, in the event that the Servicer (or the Trustee, if such party is
then acting as Servicer) shall, for any reason, no longer be the Servicer
(including termination due to a Servicer Event of Termination).
SECTION 3.04. Liability of the Servicer.
Notwithstanding any Sub-Servicing Agreement or the provisions
of this Agreement relating to agreements or arrangements between the Servicer
and a Sub-Servicer or reference to actions taken through a Sub-Servicer or
otherwise, the Servicer shall remain obligated and primarily liable to the
Trustee and the Certificateholders 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 Sub-Servicing
Agreements or arrangements or by virtue of indemnification from the Sub-Servicer
and to the same extent and under the same terms and conditions as if the
Servicer alone were servicing and administering the Mortgage Loans. The Servicer
shall be entitled to enter into any agreement with a Sub-Servicer for
indemnification of the Servicer by such Sub- Servicer and nothing contained in
this Agreement shall be deemed to limit or modify such indemnification.
SECTION 3.05. No Contractual Relationship Between
Sub-Servicers and the NIMS Insurer, Trustee or
Certificateholders.
Any Sub-Servicing Agreement that may be entered into and any
transactions or services relating to the Mortgage Loans involving a Sub-Servicer
in its capacity as such shall be deemed to be between the Sub-Servicer and the
Servicer alone, and the NIMS Insurer, the Trustee
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or Certificateholders shall not be deemed parties thereto and shall have no
claims, rights, obligations, duties or liabilities with respect to the
Sub-Servicer except as set forth in Section 3.06. The Servicer shall be solely
liable for all fees owed by it to any Sub-Servicer, irrespective of whether the
Servicer's compensation pursuant to this Agreement is sufficient to pay such
fees.
SECTION 3.06. Assumption or Termination of Sub-Servicing
Agreements by Trustee.
In the event the Servicer shall for any reason no longer be
the servicer (including by reason of the occurrence of a Servicer Event of
Termination), the Trustee shall thereupon assume all of the rights and
obligations of the Servicer under each Sub-Servicing Agreement that the Servicer
may have entered into, unless the Trustee elects to terminate any Sub-Servicing
Agreement in accordance with its terms as provided in Section 3.03. Upon such
assumption, the Trustee (or the successor servicer appointed pursuant to Section
7.02) shall be deemed, subject to Section 3.03, to have assumed all of the
departing Servicer's interest therein and to have replaced the departing
Servicer as a party to each Sub-Servicing Agreement to the same extent as if
each Sub-Servicing Agreement had been assigned to the assuming party, except
that (i) the departing Servicer shall not thereby be relieved of any liability
or obligations under any Sub-Servicing Agreement that arose before it ceased to
be the Servicer and (ii) neither the Trustee nor 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 Sub-Servicing 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
Sub-Servicing Agreements to the assuming party.
SECTION 3.07. Collection of Certain Mortgage Loan Payments.
The Servicer shall make reasonable efforts, in accordance with
the servicing standards set forth in Section 3.01, to collect all payments
called for under the terms and provisions of the Mortgage Loans and the
provisions of any applicable insurance policies provided to the Servicer.
Consistent with the foregoing, the Servicer may in its discretion (i) waive any
late payment charge or, if applicable, any penalty interest, (ii) waive any
provisions of any Mortgage Loan requiring the related Mortgagor to submit to
mandatory arbitration with respect to disputes arising thereunder or (iii)
extend the due dates for the Monthly Payments due on a Mortgage Note for a
period of not greater than 180 days; provided, however, that any extension
pursuant to clause (iii) 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 (iii) above, the
Servicer shall make timely Advances on such Mortgage Loan during such extension
pursuant to Section 4.04 and in accordance with the amortization schedule of
such Mortgage Loan without modification thereof by reason of such arrangement.
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
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Mortgage Rate, forgive the payment of principal or interest or extend the final
maturity date of such Mortgage Loan), 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").
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 Mortgage File or the Servicer's books and records.
SECTION 3.08. Sub-Servicing Accounts.
In those cases where a Sub-Servicer is servicing a Mortgage
Loan pursuant to a Sub- Servicing Agreement, the Sub-Servicer will be required
to establish and maintain one or more accounts (collectively, the "Sub-Servicing
Account"). The Sub-Servicing Account shall be an Eligible Account and shall
comply with all requirements of this Agreement relating to the Collection
Account. The Sub-Servicer shall deposit in the clearing 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 Sub-Servicer's receipt thereof, all
proceeds of Mortgage Loans received by the Sub-Servicer less its servicing
compensation to the extent permitted by the Sub-Servicing Agreement, and shall
thereafter deposit such amounts in the Sub-Servicing Account, in no event more
than two Business Days after the receipt of such amounts. The Sub-Servicer shall
thereafter deposit such proceeds in the Collection Account or remit such
proceeds to the Servicer for deposit in the Collection Account not later than
two Business Days after the deposit of such amounts in the Sub-Servicing
Account. For purposes of this Agreement, the Servicer shall be deemed to have
received payments on the Mortgage Loans when the Sub-Servicer receives such
payments.
SECTION 3.09. Collection of Taxes, Assessments and Similar
Items; Servicing Accounts.
The Servicer shall establish and maintain, or cause to be
established and maintained, one or more accounts (the "Servicing Accounts"),
into which all Escrow Payments shall be deposited and retained. Servicing
Accounts shall be Eligible Accounts. The Servicer shall deposit in the clearing
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 Escrow Payments collected on account of the Mortgage Loans and
shall thereafter deposit such Escrow Payments in the Servicing Accounts, in no
event more than two Business Days after the receipt of such Escrow Payments, all
Escrow Payments collected on account of the Mortgage Loans for the purpose of
effecting the payment of any such items as required under the terms of this
Agreement. Withdrawals of amounts from a Servicing Account may be made only to
(i) effect payment of taxes, assessments, hazard insurance premiums, and
comparable items in a manner and at a time that assures that the lien priority
of the Mortgage is not jeopardized (or, with respect to the payment of taxes, 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); (ii) reimburse the
Servicer (or a Sub-Servicer to the extent provided in the related Sub- Servicing
Agreement) out of related collections for any Servicing Advances made pursuant
to
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Section 3.01 (with respect to taxes and assessments) and Section 3.14 (with
respect to hazard insurance); (iii) refund to Mortgagors any sums as may be
determined to be overages; (iv) pay interest, if required and as described
below, to Mortgagors on balances in the Servicing Account; or (v) clear and
terminate the Servicing Account at the termination of the Servicer's obligations
and responsibilities in respect of the Mortgage Loans under this Agreement in
accordance with Article X. In the event the Servicer shall deposit in a
Servicing Account any amount not required to be deposited therein or any amount
previously deposited therein is unpaid by the related Mortgagor's banking
institution, it may at any time withdraw such amount from such Servicing
Account, any provision herein to the contrary notwithstanding. The Servicer will
be responsible for the administration of the Servicing Accounts and will be
obligated to make Servicing Advances to such accounts when and as necessary to
avoid the lapse of insurance coverage on the Mortgaged Property, or which the
Servicer knows, or in the exercise of the required standard of care of the
Servicer hereunder should know, is necessary to avoid the loss of the Mortgaged
Property due to a tax sale or the foreclosure as a result of a tax lien. If any
such payment has not been made and the Servicer receives notice of a tax lien
with respect to the Mortgage being imposed, the Servicer will, within 10
Business Days of receipt of such notice, advance or cause to be advanced funds
necessary to discharge such lien on the Mortgaged Property. As part of its
servicing duties, the Servicer or Sub- Servicers shall pay to the Mortgagors
interest on funds in the Servicing Accounts, to the extent required by law and,
to the extent that interest earned on funds in the Servicing Accounts is
insufficient, to pay such interest from its or their own funds, without any
reimbursement therefor. The Servicer may pay to itself any excess interest on
funds in the Servicing Accounts, to the extent such action is in conformity with
the servicing standard set forth in Section 3.01, is permitted by law and such
amounts are not required to be paid to Mortgagors or used for any of the other
purposes set forth above.
SECTION 3.10. Collection Account and Distribution Account.
(a) On behalf of the Trust Fund, the Servicer shall establish
and maintain, or cause to be established and maintained, one or more accounts
(such account or accounts, the "Collection Account"), held in trust for the
benefit of the Trustee and the Certificateholders. On behalf of the Trust Fund,
the Servicer shall deposit or cause to be deposited in the clearing 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 Collection Account, in no event more than two
Business Days after the Servicer's receipt thereof, 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 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 (but not Prepayment Charges), on the Mortgage Loans;
(ii) all payments on account of interest (net of the Servicing
Fee) on each Mortgage Loan;
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(iii) all Insurance Proceeds, Liquidation Proceeds, Subsequent
Recoveries and condemnation proceeds (other than proceeds collected in
respect of any particular REO Property and amounts paid in connection
with a purchase of Mortgage Loans and REO Properties pursuant to
Section 9.01);
(iv) any amounts required to be deposited pursuant to Section
3.12 in connection with any losses realized on Permitted Investments
with respect to funds held in the Collection Account;
(v) any amounts required to be deposited by the Servicer
pursuant to the second paragraph of Section 3.14(a) in respect of any
blanket policy deductibles;
(vi) all proceeds of any Mortgage Loan repurchased or
purchased in accordance with Section 2.03, Section 3.16(c) or Section
9.01;
(vii) all amounts required to be deposited in connection with
Substitution Adjustments pursuant to Section 2.03; and
(viii) all Prepayment Charges collected by the Servicer and
any Servicer Prepayment Charge Payment Amounts in connection with the
Principal Prepayment of any of the Mortgage Loans.
The foregoing requirements for deposit in the Collection
Account shall be exclusive, it being understood and agreed that, without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, payments in the nature of Servicing
Fees, late payment charges, Prepayment Interest Excess, assumption fees,
insufficient funds charges and ancillary income (other than Prepayment Charges)
need not be deposited by the Servicer in the Collection Account and may be
retained by the Servicer as additional compensation. In the event the Servicer
shall deposit in the Collection Account any amount not required to be deposited
therein, it may at any time withdraw such amount from the Collection Account,
any provision herein to the contrary notwithstanding.
(b) On behalf of the Trust Fund, the Trustee shall establish
and maintain one or more accounts (such account or accounts, the "Distribution
Account"), held in trust for the benefit of the Trustee and the
Certificateholders. On behalf of the Trust Fund, the Servicer shall deliver to
the Trustee in immediately available funds for deposit in the Distribution
Account on or before 1:00 p.m. New York time (i) on the Servicer Remittance
Date, that portion of the Available Funds (calculated without regard to the
references in the definition thereof to amounts that may be withdrawn from the
Distribution Account) for the related Distribution Date then on deposit in the
Collection Account, the amount of all Prepayment Charges collected during the
applicable Prepayment Period by the Servicer and Servicer Prepayment Charge
Payment Amounts in connection with the Principal Prepayment of any of the
Mortgage Loans then on deposit in the Collection Account, the amount of any
funds reimbursable to an Advancing Person pursuant to Section 3.29 (unless such
amounts are to be remitted in another manner as specified in the documentation
establishing the related Advance Facility) and (ii) on each Business Day as of
the commencement of which the balance on deposit in the Collection Account
exceeds $75,000 following any withdrawals pursuant to the next succeeding
sentence, the amount of such excess, but
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only if the Collection Account constitutes an Eligible Account solely pursuant
to clause (ii) of the definition of "Eligible Account." If the balance on
deposit in the Collection Account exceeds $75,000 as of the commencement of
business on any Business Day and the Collection Account does not qualify as an
Eligible Account pursuant to clauses (i), (iii) or (iv) of the definition of
"Eligible Account," the Servicer shall, on or before 1:00 p.m. New York time on
such Business Day, withdraw from the Collection Account any and all amounts
payable or reimbursable to the Servicer, the Advancing Person, the Trustee or
any Sub-Servicer pursuant to Section 3.11 and shall pay such amounts to the
Persons entitled thereto.
(c) Funds in the Collection Account and the Distribution
Account may be invested in Permitted Investments in accordance with the
provisions set forth in Section 3.12. The Servicer shall give written notice to
the NIMS Insurer and the Trustee of the location of the Collection Account
maintained by it when established and prior to any change thereof. The Trustee
shall give notice to the NIMS Insurer, the Servicer and the Depositor of the
location of the Distribution Account when established and prior to any change
thereof.
(d) Funds held in the Collection Account at any time may be
delivered by the Servicer to the Trustee for deposit in an account (which may be
the Distribution Account and must satisfy the standards for the Distribution
Account as set forth in the definition thereof) and for all purposes of this
Agreement shall be deemed to be a part of the Collection Account; provided,
however, that the Trustee shall have the sole authority to withdraw any funds
held pursuant to this subsection (d). In the event the Servicer shall deliver to
the Trustee for deposit in the Distribution Account any amount not required to
be deposited therein, it may at any time request that the Trustee withdraw such
amount from the Distribution Account and remit to it any such amount, any
provision herein to the contrary notwithstanding. In addition, the Servicer,
with respect to items (i) through (iv) below, shall deliver to the Trustee from
time to time for deposit, and the Trustee, with respect to items (i) through
(iv) below, shall so deposit, in the Distribution Account:
(i) any Advances, as required pursuant to Section 4.04;
(ii) any amounts required to be deposited pursuant to Section
3.23(d) or (f) in connection with any REO Property;
(iii) any amounts to be paid by the Servicer in connection
with a purchase of Mortgage Loans and REO Properties pursuant to
Section 10.01;
(iv) any Compensating Interest to be deposited pursuant to
Section 3.24 in connection with any Prepayment Interest Shortfall; and
(v) any amounts required to be paid to the Trustee pursuant to
the Agreement, including, but not limited to Section 3.06 and Section
7.02.
SECTION 3.11. Withdrawals from the Collection Account and
Distribution Account.
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(a) The Servicer shall, from time to time, make withdrawals
from the Collection Account for any of the following purposes or as described in
Section 4.04:
(i) to remit to the Trustee for deposit in the Distribution
Account the amounts required to be so remitted pursuant to Section
3.10(b) or permitted to be so remitted pursuant to the first sentence
of Section 3.10(d);
(ii) subject to Section 3.16(d), to reimburse the Servicer for
(a) any unreimbursed Advances to the extent of amounts received which
represent Late Collections (net of the related Servicing Fees),
Liquidation Proceeds and Insurance Proceeds on Mortgage Loans or REO
Properties with respect to which such Advances were made in accordance
with the provisions of Section 4.04; or (b) without limiting any right
of withdrawal set forth in clause (vi) below, any unreimbursed Advances
that, upon a Final Recovery Determination with respect to such Mortgage
Loan, are Nonrecoverable Advances, but only to the extent that Late
Collections, Liquidation Proceeds and Insurance Proceeds received with
respect to such Mortgage Loan are insufficient to reimburse the
Servicer for such unreimbursed Advances;
(iii) subject to Section 3.16(d), to pay the Servicer or any
Sub-Servicer (a) any unpaid Servicing Fees, (b) any unreimbursed
Servicing Advances with respect to each Mortgage Loan, but only to the
extent of any Late Collections, Liquidation Proceeds and Insurance
Proceeds received with respect to such Mortgage Loan or REO Property,
and (c) without limiting any right of withdrawal set forth in clause
(vi) below, any Servicing Advances made with respect to a Mortgage Loan
that, upon a Final Recovery Determination with respect to such Mortgage
Loan are Nonrecoverable Advances, but only to the extent that Late
Collections, Liquidation Proceeds and Insurance Proceeds received with
respect to such Mortgage Loan are insufficient to reimburse the
Servicer or any Sub-Servicer for Servicing Advances;
(iv) to pay to the Servicer as additional servicing
compensation (in addition to the Servicing Fee) on the Servicer
Remittance Date any interest or investment income earned on funds
deposited in the Collection Account;
(v) to pay itself or the Originator with respect to each
Mortgage Loan that has previously been purchased or replaced pursuant
to Section 2.03 or Section 3.16(c) all amounts received thereon
subsequent to the date of purchase or substitution, as the case may be;
(vi) to reimburse the Servicer for any Advance or Servicing
Advance previously made which the Servicer has determined to be a
Nonrecoverable Advance in accordance with the provisions of Section
4.04;
(vii) to pay, or to reimburse the Servicer for Servicing
Advances in respect of, expenses incurred in connection with any
Mortgage Loan pursuant to Section 3.16(b);
(viii) to reimburse the Servicer for expenses incurred by or
reimbursable to the Servicer pursuant to Section 6.03;
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(ix) to reimburse the NIMS Insurer, the Servicer (if the
Servicer is not an Affiliate of the Originator) or the Trustee, as the
case may be, for the enforcement expenses reasonably incurred in
respect of the breach or defect giving rise to the purchase obligation
under Section 2.03 of this Agreement that were included in the Purchase
Price of the Mortgage Loan, including any expenses arising out of the
enforcement of the purchase obligation;
(x) to pay itself any Prepayment Interest Excess (to the
extent not otherwise retained); and
(xi) to clear and terminate the Collection Account pursuant to
Section 9.01.
The foregoing requirements for withdrawal from the Collection
Account shall be exclusive. In the event the Servicer shall deposit in the
Collection Account any amount not required to be deposited therein or any amount
previously deposited therein is unpaid by the related Mortgagor's banking
institution, it may at any time withdraw such amount from the Collection
Account, any provision herein to the contrary notwithstanding.
The Servicer shall keep and maintain separate accounting, on a
Mortgage Loan by Mortgage Loan basis, for the purpose of justifying any
withdrawal from the Collection Account, to the extent held by or on behalf of
it, pursuant to subclauses (ii), (iii), (iv), (v), (vi) and (vii) above. The
Servicer shall provide written notification to the NIMS Insurer and the Trustee,
on or prior to the next succeeding Servicer Remittance Date, upon making any
withdrawals from the Collection Account pursuant to subclause (vi) above;
provided that an Officers' Certificate in the form described under Section
4.04(d) shall suffice for such written notification to the Trustee in respect
hereof.
(b) The Trustee shall, from time to time, make withdrawals
from the Distribution Account, for any of the following purposes, without
priority:
(i) to make distributions in accordance with Section 4.01;
(ii) to pay itself the Trustee Fee and any Extraordinary Trust
Fund Expenses pursuant to Section 8.05;
(iii) to pay any amounts in respect of taxes pursuant to
Section 10.01(g);
(iv) to clear and terminate the Distribution Account pursuant
to Section 9.01;
(v) to pay any amounts required to be paid to the Trustee
pursuant to this Agreement, including but not limited to funds required
to be paid pursuant to Section 3.06, Section 7.02 and Section 8.05;
(vi) to pay to the Trustee, any interest or investment income
earned on funds deposited in the Distribution Account; and
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(vii) to pay to an Advancing Person reimbursements for
Advances and/or Servicing Advances pursuant to Section 3.29.
SECTION 3.12. Investment of Funds in the Collection Account
and the Distribution Account.
(a) The Servicer may direct any depository institution
maintaining the Collection Account and REO Account to invest the funds on
deposit in such accounts, and the Trustee may direct any depository institution
maintaining the Distribution Account to invest the funds on deposit in such
account or to hold such funds uninvested (each such account, for the purposes of
this Section 3.12, an "Investment Account"). All investments pursuant to this
Section 3.12 shall be in one or more Permitted Investments bearing interest or
sold at a discount, and maturing, unless payable on demand, (i) no later than
the Business Day immediately preceding the date on which such funds are required
to be withdrawn from such account pursuant to this Agreement, if a Person other
than the Trustee is the obligor thereon or if such investment is managed or
advised by a Person other than the Trustee or an Affiliate of the Trustee, and
(ii) no later than the date on which such funds are required to be withdrawn
from such account pursuant to this Agreement, if the Trustee is the obligor
thereon or if such investment is managed or advised by the Trustee or any
Affiliate. 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 (in its capacity as such), or in the name of a
nominee of the Trustee. The Trustee shall be entitled to sole possession (except
with respect to investment direction of funds held in the Collection Account and
REO Account and any income and gain realized thereon) 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 or its
nominee. In the event amounts on deposit in an Investment Account are at any
time invested in a Permitted Investment payable on demand, the Trustee shall:
(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 promptly upon
determination by a Responsible Officer of the Trustee 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 any REO 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 accordance with Section 3.11 or Section 3.23, as applicable.
The Servicer shall deposit in the Collection Account or any REO Account, as
applicable, the amount of any loss of principal incurred in respect of any such
Permitted Investment made with funds in such Account immediately upon
realization of such loss.
(c) All income and gain realized from the investment of funds
deposited in the Distribution Account shall be for the benefit of the Trustee.
The Trustee shall deposit in the
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Distribution Account the amount of any loss of principal incurred in respect of
any such Permitted Investment made with funds in such Account immediately upon
realization of such loss. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Trustee may at its
discretion, and without liability, hold the funds in the Distribution Account
uninvested.
(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 may and, subject to Section 8.01 and Section
8.02(a)(v), upon the request of the NIMS Insurer or the Holders of Certificates
representing more than 50% of the Voting Rights allocated to any Class of
Certificates, shall take such action as may be appropriate to enforce such
payment or performance, including the institution and prosecution of appropriate
proceedings.
SECTION 3.13. [Reserved].
SECTION 3.14. Maintenance of Hazard Insurance and Errors and
Omissions and Fidelity Coverage.
(a) The Servicer shall cause to be maintained for each
Mortgage Loan hazard insurance with extended coverage on the Mortgaged Property
in an amount which is at least equal to the least of (i) the current 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 and (iii) the maximum insurable value of the improvements
which are part of such Mortgaged Property, 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 hazard insurance with extended coverage on each REO
Property in an amount which is at least equal to the least of (i) the maximum
insurable value of the improvements which are a part of such property, (ii) the
outstanding Principal Balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the time it became
an REO Property and (iii) the maximum insurable value of the improvements which
are part of such REO Property. 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 Collection
Account, subject to withdrawal pursuant to Section 3.11, if received in respect
of a Mortgage Loan, or in the REO Account, subject to withdrawal pursuant to
Section 3.23, if received in respect of an REO Property. Any cost incurred by
the Servicer in maintaining any such insurance shall not, for the purpose of
calculating distributions to Certificateholders, 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
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
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a flood insurance policy in respect thereof. Such flood insurance shall be in an
amount equal to the least of (i) the unpaid Principal Balance of the related
Mortgage Loan, (ii) the maximum amount of such insurance available for the
related Mortgaged Property under the national flood insurance program (assuming
that the area in which such Mortgaged Property is located is participating in
such program) and (iii) the maximum insurable value of the improvements which
are part of such Mortgaged Property.
In the event that the Servicer shall obtain and maintain a
blanket policy 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 3.14, it being understood and agreed
that such policy may contain a deductible clause on terms substantially
equivalent to those commercially available and maintained by competent
servicers, 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 3.14, and there shall
have been one or more losses which would have been covered by such policy,
deposit to the 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 servicer of the Mortgage Loans, the Servicer
agrees to prepare and present, on behalf of itself, the Trustee and
Certificateholders, 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 Xxx 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 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 and the NIMS Insurer.
The Servicer shall also cause each Sub-Servicer to maintain a policy of
insurance covering errors and omissions and a fidelity bond which would meet
such requirements.
SECTION 3.15. 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-
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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
the extent permitted under the related Mortgage Note, 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 for a mortgage loan similar to the Mortgage Loan. 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. Any fee collected by the Servicer in respect of an assumption,
modification or substitution of liability agreement shall 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 Rate and the amount of the Monthly Payment) may be amended
or modified, except as otherwise required pursuant to the terms thereof. The
Servicer shall notify the Trustee and the Custodian that any such substitution,
modification or assumption agreement has been completed by forwarding to the
Custodian the executed original of such substitution, modification 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 3.15, 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 3.16. Realization Upon Defaulted Mortgage Loans.
(a) The Servicer shall use its best efforts, consistent with
the servicing standards set forth in Section 3.01, to foreclose upon or
otherwise comparably convert 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. The Servicer shall be responsible for all costs and
expenses incurred by it in any such proceedings; provided, however, that such
costs and expenses will be recoverable as Servicing Advances by the Servicer as
contemplated in Section 3.11(a) and Section 3.23. The foregoing is subject to
the provision 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 discretion that such restoration will
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increase the proceeds of liquidation of the related Mortgage Loan after
reimbursement to itself for such expenses.
(b) Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section
3.16 or any other provision of this Agreement, with respect to any Mortgage Loan
as to which the Servicer has received actual notice of, or has actual knowledge
of, the presence of any toxic or hazardous substance on the related Mortgaged
Property, the Servicer shall not, on behalf of the Trustee, either (i) obtain
title to such Mortgaged Property as a result of or in lieu of foreclosure or
otherwise, or (ii) otherwise acquire possession of, or take any other action
with respect to, such Mortgaged Property, if, as a result of any such action,
the Trustee, the Trust Fund or the Certificateholders would be considered to
hold title to, to be a "mortgagee-in-possession" of, or to be an "owner" or
"operator" of such Mortgaged Property within the meaning of the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended from
time to time, or any comparable law, unless the Servicer has also previously
determined, based on its reasonable judgment and a report prepared by a Person
who regularly conducts environmental audits using customary industry standards,
that:
(1) such Mortgaged Property is in compliance with applicable
environmental laws or, if not, that it would be in the best economic
interest of the Trust Fund to take such actions as are necessary to
bring the Mortgaged Property into compliance therewith; and
(2) there are no circumstances present at such Mortgaged
Property relating to the use, management or disposal of any hazardous
substances, hazardous materials, hazardous wastes, or petroleum-based
materials for which investigation, testing, monitoring, containment,
clean-up or remediation could be required under any federal, state or
local law or regulation, or that if any such materials are present for
which such action could be required, that it would be in the best
economic interest of the Trust Fund to take such actions with respect
to the affected Mortgaged Property.
The Servicer shall forward a copy of the environmental audit
report to the Depositor and
the NIMS Insurer. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if such environmental audit
reveals, or if the Servicer has actual knowledge or notice, that such Mortgaged
Property contains such wastes or substances, the Servicer shall not foreclose or
accept a deed in lieu of foreclosure without the prior written consent of the
NIMS Insurer.
The cost of the environmental audit report contemplated by
this Section 3.16 shall be advanced by the Servicer, subject to the Servicer's
right to be reimbursed therefor from the Collection Account as provided in
Section 3.11(a)(vii), such right of reimbursement being prior to the rights of
Certificateholders to receive any amount in the Collection Account received in
respect of the affected Mortgage Loan or other Mortgage Loans.
If the Servicer determines, as described above, that it is in
the best economic interest of the Trust Fund to take such actions as are
necessary to bring any such Mortgaged Property into compliance with applicable
environmental laws, or to take such action with respect to the containment,
clean-up or remediation of hazardous substances, hazardous materials, hazardous
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wastes or petroleum-based materials affecting any such Mortgaged Property, then
the Servicer shall take such action as it deems to be in the best economic
interest of the Trust Fund; provided that any amounts disbursed by the Servicer
pursuant to this Section 3.16(b) shall constitute Servicing Advances, subject to
Section 4.04(d). The cost of any such compliance, containment, clean-up or
remediation shall be advanced by the Servicer, subject to the Servicer's right
to be reimbursed therefor from the Collection Account as provided in Section
3.11(a)(vii), such right of reimbursement being prior to the rights of
Certificateholders to receive any amount in the Collection Account received in
respect of the affected Mortgage Loan or other Mortgage Loans.
(c) The Servicer or the NIMS Insurer may, at its option,
purchase a Mortgage Loan which has become 90 or more days delinquent or for
which the Servicer has accepted a deed in lieu of foreclosure. Prior to purchase
pursuant to this Section 3.16(c), the Servicer shall be required to continue to
make Advances pursuant to Section 4.04. If the Servicer or the NIMS Insurer
purchases any delinquent Mortgage Loans pursuant to this Section 3.16(c), it
must purchase Mortgage Loans that are delinquent the greatest number of days
before it may purchase any that are delinquent any fewer number of days. The
Servicer or the NIMS Insurer shall purchase such delinquent Mortgage Loan at a
price equal to the Purchase Price of such Mortgage Loan. Any such purchase of a
Mortgage Loan pursuant to this Section 3.16(c) shall be accomplished by deposit
in the Collection Account of the amount of the Purchase Price. Upon the
satisfaction of the requirements set forth in Section 3.17(a), the Trustee shall
immediately deliver the Mortgage File and any related documentation to the
Servicer or the NIMS Insurer and will execute such documents provided to it as
are necessary to convey the Mortgage Loan to the Servicer or the NIMS Insurer,
as applicable.
(d) Proceeds received in connection with any Final Recovery
Determination, as well as any recovery resulting from a partial collection of
Insurance Proceeds, Liquidation Proceeds or condemnation proceeds, in respect of
any Mortgage Loan, will be applied in the following order of priority: first, to
unpaid Servicing Fees; second, to reimburse the Servicer or any Sub-Servicer for
any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances pursuant to Section 3.11(a)(iii) and
Advances pursuant to Section 3.11(a)(ii); third, to accrued and unpaid interest
on the Mortgage Loan, to the date of the Final Recovery Determination, or to the
Due Date prior to the Distribution Date on which such amounts are to be
distributed if not in connection with a Final Recovery Determination; and
fourth, as a recovery of principal of the Mortgage Loan. The portion of the
recovery so allocated to unpaid Servicing Fees shall be reimbursed to the
Servicer or any Sub-Servicer pursuant to Section 3.11(a)(iii).
SECTION 3.17. Trustee to Cooperate; 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 immediately notify or
cause to be notified the Custodian by a certification and shall deliver to the
Custodian, in written (with two executed copies) or electronic format, a Request
for Release in the form of Exhibit E hereto (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
Collection Account pursuant to Section 3.10 have been or will be so deposited)
signed by a Servicing Officer (or in a mutually agreeable electronic format that
will, in lieu of a
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signature on its face, originate from a Servicing Officer) and shall request
delivery to it of the Mortgage File. Upon receipt of such certification and
request and pursuant to the terms of the Custodial Agreement, the Custodian
shall, within three Business Days, release the related Mortgage File to the
Servicer and the Servicer is authorized to cause the removal from the
registration on the MERS(R) System of any such Mortgage Loan, if applicable.
Except as otherwise provided herein, no expenses incurred in connection with any
instrument of satisfaction or deed of reconveyance shall be chargeable to the
Collection Account or the Distribution Account.
(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 Custodian, pursuant to
the terms of the Custodial Agreement shall, upon any request made by or on
behalf of the Servicer and delivery to the Custodian, in written (with two
executed copies) or electronic format, of a Request for Release in the form of
Exhibit E signed by a Servicing Officer (or in a mutually agreeable electronic
format that will, in lieu of a signature on its face, originate from a Servicing
Officer), release the related Mortgage File to the Servicer within three
Business Days, and the Custodian shall, at the written direction of the
Servicer, execute such documents as shall be necessary to the prosecution of any
such proceedings. Such Request for Release shall obligate the Servicer to return
each and every document previously requested from the Mortgage File to the
Custodian 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 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, or caused
to be delivered, to the Custodian an additional Request for Release certifying
as to such liquidation or action or proceedings. Upon the request of the
Trustee, the Servicer shall provide notice to the Trustee of 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 Request for
Release, in written (with two executed copies) or electronic format, from 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 Collection Account have been so deposited, or
that such Mortgage Loan has become an REO Property, such Mortgage Loan shall be
released by the Custodian to the Servicer or its designee.
(c) Upon written certification of a Servicing Officer, the
Trustee shall execute and deliver to the Servicer or the Sub-Servicer, as the
case may be, copies of, any court pleadings, requests for trustee's sale or
other documents 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. 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.
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SECTION 3.18. Servicing Compensation.
As compensation for the activities of the Servicer hereunder,
the Servicer shall be entitled to the Servicing Fee with respect to each
Mortgage Loan payable solely from payments of interest in respect of such
Mortgage Loan, subject to Section 3.24. In addition, the Servicer shall be
entitled to recover unpaid Servicing Fees out of Insurance Proceeds, Liquidation
Proceeds or condemnation proceeds to the extent permitted by Section
3.11(a)(iii) and out of amounts derived from the operation and sale of an REO
Property to the extent permitted by Section 3.23. Except as provided in Section
3.29 or Section 6.04, the right to receive the Servicing Fee may not be
transferred in whole or in part except 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
Sub-Servicer pursuant to a Sub-Servicing Agreement entered into under Section
3.02.
Additional servicing compensation in the form of assumption
fees, late payment charges, insufficient funds charges, ancillary income or
otherwise (other than Prepayment Charges) 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 3.11(a)(iv) to withdraw from the
Collection Account and pursuant to Section 3.23(b) to withdraw from any REO
Account, as additional servicing compensation, interest or other income earned
on deposits therein, subject to Section 3.12 and Section 3.24. The Servicer
shall also be entitled to receive Prepayment Interest Excess pursuant to Section
3.10 and 3.11 as additional servicing compensation. The Servicer shall be
required to pay all expenses incurred by it in connection with its servicing
activities hereunder (including premiums for the insurance required by Section
3.14, to the extent such premiums are not paid by the related Mortgagors or by a
Sub-Servicer and servicing compensation of each Sub-Servicer) and shall not be
entitled to reimbursement therefor except as specifically provided herein.
SECTION 3.19. Reports to the Trustee; Collection Account
Statements.
Not later than twenty days after each Distribution Date, the
Servicer shall forward, upon request, to the Trustee, the NIMS Insurer and the
Depositor the most current available bank statement for the Collection Account.
Copies of such statement shall be provided by the Trustee to any
Certificateholder and to any Person identified to the Trustee as a prospective
transferee of a Certificate, upon request at the expense of the requesting
party, provided such statement is delivered by the Servicer to the Trustee.
SECTION 3.20. Statement as to Compliance.
The Servicer will deliver to the Trustee, the NIMS Insurer and
the Depositor not later than March 15th of each calendar year, commencing in
2005, an Officers' Certificate (in a form similar to Exhibit G attached hereto)
stating, as to each signatory thereof, that (i) a review of the activities of
the Servicer during the preceding year and of performance under this 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 officer and the nature and status thereof. Copies of any such
statement shall
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be provided by the Trustee to any Certificateholder and to any Person identified
to the Trustee as a prospective transferee of a Certificate, upon request at the
expense of the requesting party, provided such statement is delivered by the
Servicer to the Trustee. In addition to the foregoing, the Servicer will, to the
extent reasonable, give any other servicing information required by the
Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to applicable law.
SECTION 3.21. Independent Public Accountants' Servicing
Report.
Not later than March 15th of each calendar year, commencing
in 2005, the Servicer, at its expense, shall cause a nationally recognized firm
of independent certified public accountants to furnish to the Servicer 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 Sub-Servicers,
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
Sub-Servicers. Immediately upon receipt of such report, the Servicer shall
furnish a copy of such report to the Trustee, the NIMS Insurer and each Rating
Agency. Copies of such statement shall be provided by the Trustee to any
Certificateholder upon request at the expense of the requesting party, provided
that such statement is delivered by the Servicer to the Trustee.
SECTION 3.22. Access to Certain Documentation; Filing of
Reports by Trustee.
The Servicer shall provide to the Office of Thrift
Supervision, the FDIC, and any other federal or state banking or insurance
regulatory authority that may exercise authority over any Certificateholder,
access to the documentation regarding the Mortgage Loans required by applicable
laws and regulations. Such access shall be afforded without charge, but only
upon reasonable request and during normal business hours at the offices of the
Servicer designated by it. Nothing in this Section shall limit the obligation of
the Servicer to observe any applicable law prohibiting disclosure of information
regarding the Mortgagors (absent proof that it is in compliance with applicable
law) and the failure of the Servicer to provide access as provided in this
Section as a result of such obligation shall not constitute a breach of this
Section. In addition, access to the documentation regarding the Mortgage Loans
will be provided to the NIMS Insurer, the Trustee, on behalf of the
Certificateholders or a prospective transferee of a Certificate, upon reasonable
request during normal business hours at the offices of the Servicer designated
by it at the expense of the Person requesting such access. Nothing in this
Section 3.22 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 ship documents
to any party unless provisions have been made for the reimbursement of the costs
thereof.
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SECTION 3.23. Title, Management and Disposition of REO
Property.
(a) The deed or certificate of sale of any REO Property shall,
subject to applicable laws, be taken in the name of the Trustee, or its nominee,
in trust for the benefit of the Certificateholders. The Servicer, on behalf of
REMIC 1, shall sell any REO Property as soon as practicable and in any event no
later than the end of the third full taxable year after the taxable year in
which such REMIC acquires ownership of such REO Property for purposes of Section
860G(a)(8) of the Code or request from the Internal Revenue Service, no later
than 60 days before the day on which the three-year grace period would otherwise
expire, an extension of such three-year period, unless the Servicer shall have
delivered to the Trustee and the NIMS Insurer an Opinion of Counsel acceptable
to the NIMS Insurer and addressed to the Trustee, the NIMS Insurer and the
Depositor, to the effect that the holding by the REMIC of such REO Property
subsequent to three years after its acquisition will not result in the
imposition on the REMIC of taxes on "prohibited transactions" thereof, as
defined in Section 860F of the Code, or cause any of the REMICs created
hereunder to fail to qualify as a REMIC under Federal law at any time that any
Certificates are outstanding. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and
operate each REO Property for the Certificateholders 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) of the Code or result in the receipt by any of the REMICs
created hereunder 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 the REMIC Provisions.
(b) The Servicer shall separately account for all funds
collected and received in connection with the operation of any REO Property and
shall establish and maintain, or cause to be established and maintained, with
respect to REO Properties an account held in trust for the Trustee for the
benefit of the Certificateholders (the "REO Account"), which shall be an
Eligible Account. The Servicer shall be permitted to allow the Collection
Account to serve as the REO Account, subject to separate ledgers for each REO
Property. The Servicer shall be entitled to retain or withdraw any interest
income paid on funds deposited in the REO Account.
(c) The Servicer shall have full power and authority, subject
only to the specific requirements and prohibitions of this Agreement, to do any
and all things in connection with any REO Property as are consistent with the
manner in which the Servicer manages and operates similar property owned by the
Servicer or any of its Affiliates, all on such terms and for such period
(subject to the requirement of prompt disposition set forth in Section 3.23(a))
as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of Certificateholders. In
connection therewith, the Servicer shall deposit, or cause to be deposited in
the clearing 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 REO Account, in no event
more than two Business Days after the Servicer's receipt thereof, all revenues
received by it with respect to an REO Property and shall withdraw therefrom
funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of such REO
Property including, without limitation:
(i) all insurance premiums due and payable in respect of such
REO Property;
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(ii) all real estate taxes and assessments in respect of such
REO Property that may result in the imposition of a lien thereon; and
(iii) all costs and expenses necessary to maintain, operate
and dispose of such REO Property.
To the extent that amounts on deposit in the REO Account with
respect to an REO Property are insufficient for the purposes set forth in
clauses (i) through (iii) above with respect to such REO Property, the Servicer
shall advance from its own funds such amount as is necessary for such purposes
if, but only if, the Servicer would make such advances if the Servicer owned the
REO Property and if in the Servicer's judgment, the payment of such amounts will
be recoverable from the rental or sale of the REO Property.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, neither the Servicer nor the
Trustee shall:
(A) authorize the Trust Fund to enter into, renew or extend
any New Lease with respect to any REO Property, if the New Lease by its
terms will give rise to any income that does not constitute Rents from
Real Property;
(B) authorize any amount to be received or accrued under any
New Lease other than amounts that will constitute Rents from Real
Property;
(C) authorize any construction on any REO Property, other than
the completion of a building or other improvement thereon, and then
only if more than ten percent of the construction of such building or
other improvement was completed before default on the related Mortgage
Loan became imminent, all within the meaning of Section 856(e)(4)(B) of
the Code; or
(D) authorize any Person to Directly Operate any REO Property
on any date more than 90 days after its date of acquisition by the
Trust Fund;
unless, in any such case, the Servicer has obtained an Opinion of Counsel,
provided to the Trustee and the NIMS Insurer, to the effect that such action
will not cause such REO Property to fail to qualify as "foreclosure property"
within the meaning of Section 860G(a)(8) of the Code at any time that it is held
by the REMIC, in which case the Servicer may take such actions as are specified
in such Opinion of Counsel.
The Servicer may contract with any Independent Contractor for
the operation and management of any REO Property, provided that:
(1) the terms and conditions of any such contract shall not be
inconsistent herewith;
(2) any such contract shall require, or shall be administered
to require, that the Independent Contractor pay all costs and expenses
incurred in connection with the operation and management of such REO
Property, including those listed above and remit all related
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revenues (net of such costs and expenses) to the Servicer as soon as
practicable, but in no event later than thirty days following the
receipt thereof by such Independent Contractor;
(3) none of the provisions of this Section 3.23(c) relating to
any such contract or to actions taken through any such Independent
Contractor shall be deemed to relieve the Servicer of any of its duties
and obligations to the Trustee on behalf of the Certificateholders with
respect to the operation and management of any such REO Property; and
(4) the Servicer shall be obligated with respect thereto to
the same extent as if it alone were performing all duties and
obligations in connection with the operation and management of such REO
Property.
The Servicer shall be entitled to enter into any agreement
with any Independent Contractor performing services for it related to its duties
and obligations hereunder for indemnification of the Servicer by such
Independent Contractor, and nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to limit
or modify such indemnification. The Servicer shall be solely liable for all fees
owed by it to any such Independent Contractor, irrespective of whether the
Servicer's compensation pursuant to Section 3.18 is sufficient to pay such fees;
provided, however, that to the extent that any payments made by such Independent
Contractor would constitute Servicing Advances if made by the Servicer, such
amounts shall be reimbursable as Servicing Advances made by the Servicer.
(d) In addition to the withdrawals permitted under Section
3.23(c), the Servicer may from time to time make withdrawals from the REO
Account for any REO Property: (i) to pay itself or any Sub-Servicer unpaid
Servicing Fees in respect of the related Mortgage Loan; and (ii) to reimburse
itself or any Sub-Servicer for unreimbursed Servicing Advances and Advances made
in respect of such REO Property or the related Mortgage Loan. On the Servicer
Remittance Date, the Servicer shall withdraw from each REO Account maintained by
it and deposit into the Distribution Account in accordance with Section
3.10(d)(ii), for distribution on the related Distribution Date in accordance
with Section 4.01, the income from the related REO Property received during the
prior calendar month, net of any withdrawals made pursuant to Section 3.23(c) or
this Section 3.23(d).
(e) Subject to the time constraints set forth in Section
3.23(a), each REO Disposition shall be carried out by the Servicer in a manner,
at such price and upon such terms and conditions as shall be normal and usual in
the servicing standard set forth in Section 3.01.
(f) The proceeds from the REO Disposition, net of any amount
required by law to be remitted to the Mortgagor under the related Mortgage Loan
and net of any payment or reimbursement to the Servicer or any Sub-Servicer as
provided above, shall be deposited in the Distribution Account in accordance
with Section 3.10(d)(ii) on the Servicer Remittance Date in the month following
the receipt thereof for distribution on the related Distribution Date in
accordance with Section 4.01. Any REO Disposition shall be for cash only (unless
changes in the REMIC Provisions made subsequent to the Startup Day allow a sale
for other consideration).
(g) The Servicer shall file information returns with respect
to the receipt of mortgage interest received in a trade or business, reports of
foreclosures and abandonments of any Mortgaged Property and cancellation of
indebtedness income with respect to any Mortgaged Property
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as required by Sections 6050H, 6050J and 6050P of the Code, respectively. Such
reports shall be in form and substance sufficient to meet the reporting
requirements imposed by such Sections 6050H, 6050J and 6050P of the Code.
SECTION 3.24. Obligations of the Servicer in Respect of
Prepayment Interest Shortfalls.
Not later than 1:00 p.m. New York time on each Servicer
Remittance Date, the Servicer shall remit to the Distribution Account an amount
("Compensating Interest") equal to the lesser of (A) the aggregate of the
Prepayment Interest Shortfalls for the related Distribution Date and (B) its
aggregate Servicing Fee received in the related Due Period. The Servicer shall
not have the right to reimbursement for any amounts remitted to the Trustee in
respect of Compensating Interest. Such amounts so remitted shall be included in
the Available Funds and distributed therewith on the next Distribution Date. The
Servicer shall not be obligated to pay Compensating Interest with respect to
Relief Act Interest Shortfalls.
SECTION 3.25. [Reserved].
SECTION 3.26. Obligations of the Servicer in Respect of
Mortgage Rates and Monthly Payments.
In the event that a shortfall in any collection on or
liability with respect to the Mortgage Loans in the aggregate results from or is
attributable to adjustments to Mortgage Rates, Monthly Payments or Stated
Principal Balances that were made by the Servicer in a manner not consistent
with the terms of the related Mortgage Note and this Agreement, the Servicer,
upon discovery or receipt of notice thereof, immediately shall deposit in the
Collection Account from its own funds the amount of any such shortfall and shall
indemnify and hold harmless the Trust Fund, the Trustee, the Depositor and any
successor servicer in respect of any such liability. Such indemnities shall
survive the termination or discharge of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, this Section 3.26 shall not limit the ability of the Servicer to seek
recovery of any such amounts from the related Mortgagor under the terms of the
related Mortgage Note, as permitted by law.
SECTION 3.27. [Reserved].
SECTION 3.28. [Reserved]
SECTION 3.29. Advance Facility.
The Servicer is hereby authorized to enter into a financing or
other facility (any such arrangement, an "Advance Facility") under which (1) the
Servicer sells, assigns or pledges to another Person (together with such
Person's successors and assigns, an "Advancing Person") the Servicer's rights
under this Agreement to be reimbursed for any Advances or Servicing Advances
and/or (2) an Advancing Person agrees to fund some or all Advances and/or
Servicing Advances required to be made by the Servicer pursuant to this
Agreement. No consent of the Depositor, the Trustee, the Certificateholders or
any other party shall be required before the Servicer may enter into an Advance
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Facility. The Servicer shall notify each other party to this Agreement prior to
or promptly after entering into or terminating any Advance Facility.
Notwithstanding the existence of any Advance Facility under which an Advancing
Person agrees to fund Advances and/or Servicing Advances on the Servicer's
behalf, the Servicer shall remain obligated pursuant to this Agreement to make
Advances and Servicing Advances pursuant to and as required by this Agreement.
If the Servicer enters into an Advance Facility, and for so long as an Advancing
Person remains entitled to receive reimbursement for any Advances including
Nonrecoverable Advances ("Advance Reimbursement Amounts") and/or Servicing
Advances including Nonrecoverable Advances ("Servicing Advance Reimbursement
Amounts" and together with Advance Reimbursement Amounts, "Reimbursement
Amounts") (in each case to the extent such type of Reimbursement Amount is
included in the Advance Facility), as applicable, pursuant to this Agreement,
then, the Servicer shall identify such Reimbursement Amounts consistent with the
reimbursement rights set forth in Section 3.11(a)(ii), (iii), (vi) and (vii) and
remit such Reimbursement Amounts in accordance with Section 3.10(b) or otherwise
in accordance with the documentation establishing the Advance Facility to such
Advancing Person or to a trustee, agent or custodian (an "Advance Facility
Trustee") designated by such Advancing Person. Notwithstanding anything to the
contrary herein, in no event shall Advance Reimbursement Amounts or Servicing
Advance Reimbursement Amounts be included in the Available Funds or distributed
to Certificateholders.
Reimbursement Amounts shall consist solely of amounts in
respect of 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 or the Advancing Person
had made the related Advance(s) and/or Servicing Advance(s). Notwithstanding the
foregoing, except with respect to reimbursement of Nonrecoverable Advances as
set forth in this Agreement, no Person shall be entitled to reimbursement from
funds held in the Collection Account for future distribution to
Certificateholders pursuant to this Agreement. None of the Depositor or the
Trustee shall have any duty or liability with respect to the calculation or
payment of any Reimbursement Amount, nor shall the Depositor or the Trustee have
any responsibility to track or monitor the administration of the Advance
Facility or the payment of Reimbursement Amounts to the related Advancing Person
or Advance Facility Trustee. The Servicer shall maintain and provide to any
successor servicer and (upon request) the Trustee a detailed accounting on a
loan by loan basis as to amounts advanced by, sold, 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.
An Advancing Person who receives an assignment or pledge of
the rights to be reimbursed for Advances and/or Servicing Advances, and/or whose
obligations hereunder are limited to the funding or purchase of Advances and/or
Servicing Advances shall not be required to meet the criteria for qualification
of a subservicer set forth in this Agreement.
Reimbursement Amounts distributed with respect to each
Mortgage Loan shall be allocated to outstanding unreimbursed 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 Advance Facility
Trustee loan by loan information with respect to each Reimbursement Amount
distributed to such Advancing Person or Advance Facility Trustee, to enable the
Advancing Person or Advance Facility Trustee to
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make the FIFO allocation of each Reimbursement Amount with respect to each
Mortgage Loan. The Servicer shall remain entitled to be reimbursed for all
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.
The Servicer shall indemnify the Depositor, the Trustee, any
successor servicer and the Trust Fund resulting from any claim by the related
Advancing Person arising out of the Advance Facility, except to the extent that
such claim, loss, liability or damage resulted from or arose out of negligence,
recklessness or willful misconduct or breach of its duties hereunder on the part
of the Depositor, the Trustee or any successor servicer.
Any amendment to this Section 3.29 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 3.29, including
amendments to add provisions relating to a successor servicer, may be entered
into by the Trustee, the Depositor and the Servicer without the consent of any
Certificateholder, provided such amendment complies with Section 11.01 hereof.
All reasonable costs and expenses (including attorneys' fees) of each party
hereto of any such amendment shall be borne solely by the Servicer. Prior to
entering into an Advance Facility, the Servicer shall notify the Advancing
Person in writing that: (a) the Advances and/or Servicing Advances purchased,
financed by and/or pledged to the Advancing Person 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 and/or Servicing
Advances only to the extent provided herein, and the Trustee and the Trust are
not otherwise obligated or liable to repay any Advances and/or Servicing
Advances financed by the Advancing Person; (b) the Servicer will be responsible
for remitting to the Advancing Person the applicable amounts collected by it as
reimbursement for Advances and/or Servicing Advances funded by the Advancing
Person, 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 Advance Facility between the Servicer and the Advancing
Person.
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ARTICLE IV
PAYMENTS TO CERTIFICATEHOLDERS
SECTION 4.01. Distributions.
(a)(1) On each Distribution Date, the following amounts, in
the following order of priority, shall be distributed by REMIC I to REMIC II on
account of the REMIC I Regular Interests or withdrawn from the Distribution
Account and distributed to the holders of the Class R Certificates (in respect
of the Class R-I Interest), as the case may be:
(i) (a) to Holders of REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTAA, REMIC I
Regular Interest I-LTA1, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA2, REMIC I
Regular Interest I-LTA3, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA4, REMIC I
Regular Interest I-LTM1, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM2, REMIC I
Regular Interest I-LTM3, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM4, REMIC I
Regular Interest I-LTM5, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM6, REMIC I
Regular Interest I-LTM7, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTZZ and REMIC I
Regular Interest I-LTP, PRO RATA, in an amount equal to (A) the
Uncertificated Interest for such Distribution Date, plus (B) any
amounts in respect thereof remaining unpaid from previous Distribution
Dates. Amounts payable as Uncertificated Interest in respect of REMIC I
Regular Interest I-LTZZ shall be reduced and deferred when the REMIC I
Overcollateralized Amount is less than the REMIC I Required
Overcollateralization Amount, by the lesser of (x) the amount of such
difference and (y) the Maximum I-LTZZ Uncertificated Interest Deferral
Amount and such amount will be payable to the Holders of REMIC I
Regular Interest I-LTA1, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA2, REMIC I
Regular Interest I-LTA3, REMIC I Regular Interest I- LTA4, REMIC I
Regular Interest I-LTM1, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM2, REMIC I
Regular Interest I-LTM3, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM4, REMIC I
Regular Interest I- LTM5, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM6 and REMIC I
Regular Interest I-LTM7 in the same proportion as the
Overcollateralization Deficiency Amount is allocated to the
Corresponding Certificates and the Uncertificated Balance of REMIC I
Regular Interest I- LTZZ shall be increased by such amount; and
(b) to Holders of REMIC I Regular Interest I-LT1SUB,
REMIC I Regular Interest I-LT1GRP, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LT2SUB,
REMIC I Regular Interest I- LT2GRP, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LT3SUB,
REMIC I Regular Interest I-LT3GRP and REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTXX,
PRO RATA, in an amount equal to (A) the Uncertificated Interest for
such Distribution Date, plus (B) any amounts in respect thereof
remaining unpaid from previous Distribution Dates;
(ii) second, to the Holders of REMIC I Regular Interests, in
an amount equal to the remainder of the REMIC I Marker Allocation
Percentage of Available Funds for such Distribution Date after the
distributions made pursuant to clause (i) above, allocated as follows:
(a) 98.00% of such remainder to the Holders of REMIC I Regular
Xxxxxxxx X- XXXX
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and REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTP, until the Uncertificated Balance
of such REMIC I Regular Interest is reduced to zero, provided, however,
that REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTP shall not be reduced until the
Distribution Date immediately following the expiration of the latest
Prepayment Charge as identified on the Prepayment Charge Schedule or
any Distribution Date thereafter, at which point such amount shall be
distributed to REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTP, until $100 has been
distributed pursuant to this clause;
(b) 2.00% of such remainder, first to the Holders of
REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA1, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA2, REMIC
I Regular Interest I-LTA3, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA4, REMIC I
Regular Interest I-LTM1, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM2, REMIC I
Regular Interest I-LTM3, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM4, REMIC I
Regular Interest I-LTM5, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM6 and REMIC I
Regular Interest I-LTM7, equal to 1.00% of and in the same proportion
as principal payments are allocated to the Corresponding Certificates,
until the Uncertificated Balances of such REMIC I Regular Interests are
reduced to zero and second, to the Holders of REMIC I Regular Interest
I-LTZZ, 1.00%, until the Uncertificated Balance of such REMIC I Regular
Interest is reduced to zero; and
(c) any remaining amount to the Holders of the Class
R Certificates (in respect
of the Class R-I Interest);
provided, however, that (i) 98.00% and (ii) 2.00% of any principal payments that
are attributable to an Overcollateralization Release Amount shall be allocated
to Holders of (i) REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTAA and REMIC I Regular Interest
I-LTP, in that order and (ii) REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTZZ, respectively;
provided that REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTP shall not be reduced until the
Distribution Date immediately following the expiration of the latest Prepayment
Charge as identified on the Prepayment Charge Schedule or any Distribution Date
thereafter, at which point such amount shall be distributed to REMIC I Regular
Interest I-LTP, until $100 has been distributed pursuant to this clause.
On each Distribution Date, all amounts representing Prepayment
Charges in respect of the Mortgage Loans during the related Prepayment Period
and any Servicer Prepayment Charge Payment Amount paid by the Servicer during
the related Prepayment Period will be distributed by REMIC I to the Holders of
REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTP. The payment of the foregoing amounts to the
Holders of REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTP shall not reduce the Uncertificated
Balance thereof.
(iii) to the Holders of REMIC I Regular Interests, in an
amount equal to the remainder of the REMIC I Sub WAC Allocation
Percentage of Available Funds for such Distribution Date after the
distributions made pursuant to clause (i) above, allocated so that
distributions of principal shall be deemed to be made to the REMIC I
Regular Interests first, so as to keep the Uncertificated Balance of
each REMIC I Regular Interest ending with the designation "GRP" equal
to 0.01% of the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage
Loans in the related Loan Group; second, to each REMIC I Regular
Interest ending with the designation "SUB," so that the Uncertificated
Balance of each such REMIC I Regular
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Interest is equal to 0.01% of the excess of (x) the aggregate Stated
Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans in the related Loan Group over
(y) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class A Certificate in the
related Loan Group (except that if any such excess is a larger number
than in the preceding distribution period, the least amount of
principal shall be distributed to such REMIC I Regular Interests such
that the REMIC I Subordinated Balance Ratio is maintained); and third,
any remaining principal to REMIC I Regular Interest I- LTXX.
(2)(I) On each Distribution Date, the Trustee shall withdraw
from the Distribution Account that portion of Available Funds for such
Distribution Date consisting of the Group I Interest Remittance Amount for such
Distribution Date, and make the following distributions in the order of priority
described below, in each case to the extent of the Group I Interest Remittance
Amount remaining for such Distribution Date:
(i) to the Holders of the Class A-1 Certificates, the Monthly
Interest Distributable Amount and the Unpaid Interest Shortfall Amount,
if any, for such Certificates for such Distribution Date; and
(ii) concurrently, to the Holders of the Class A-2
Certificates and the Group III Certificates, on a PRO RATA basis, based
on the entitlement of each such Class, an amount equal to the excess,
if any, of (x) the amount required to be distributed pursuant to
Section 4.01(a)(2)(II)(i) and Section 4.01(a)(2)(III)(i), as
applicable, for such Distribution Date over (y) the amount actually
distributed pursuant to such sections, from the Group II Interest
Remittance Amount or the Group III Interest Remittance Amount, as
applicable.
(II) On each Distribution Date the Trustee shall withdraw from
the Distribution Account that portion of Available Funds for such Distribution
Date consisting of the Group II Interest Remittance Amount for such Distribution
Date, and make the following distributions in the order of priority described
below, in each case to the extent of the Group II Interest Remittance Amount
remaining for such Distribution Date:
(i) to the Holders of the Class A-2 Certificates, the Monthly
Interest Distributable Amount and the Unpaid Interest Shortfall Amount,
if any, for such Certificates for such Distribution Date; and
(ii) concurrently, to the Holders of the Class A-1
Certificates and the Group III Certificates, on a PRO RATA basis, based
on the entitlement of each such Class, an amount equal to the excess,
if any, of (x) the amount required to be distributed pursuant to
Section 4.01(a)(2)(I)(i) and Section 4.01(a)(2)(III)(i), as applicable,
for such Distribution Date over (y) the amount actually distributed
pursuant to such sections from the Group I Interest Remittance Amount
or the Group III Interest Remittance Amount, as applicable.
(III) On each Distribution Date, the Trustee shall withdraw
from the Distribution Account that portion of Available Funds for such
Distribution Date consisting of the Group III Interest Remittance Amount for
such Distribution Date, and make the following distributions in the
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order of priority described below, in each case to the extent of the Group III
Interest Remittance Amount remaining for such Distribution Date:
(i) to the Holders of the Group III Certificates, on a PRO
RATA basis based on the entitlement of each such Class, the Monthly
Interest Distributable Amount and the Unpaid Interest Shortfall Amount,
if any, for such Certificates for such Distribution Date; and
(ii) concurrently, to the Holders of the Class A-1
Certificates and the Class A-2 Certificates, on a PRO RATA basis, based
on the entitlement of each such Class, an amount equal to the excess,
if any, of (x) the amount required to be distributed pursuant to
Section 4.01(a)(2)(I)(i) and Section 4.01(a)(2)(II)(i), as applicable,
for such Distribution Date over (y) the amount actually distributed
pursuant to such sections from the Group I Interest Remittance Amount
or the Group II Interest Remittance Amount, as applicable.
(IV) On each Distribution Date, following the distributions
made pursuant to Section 4.01(a)(2)(I), Section 4.01(a)(2)(II) and Section
4.01(a)(2)(III)(i) above, the Ttrustee shall make the following distributions in
the order of priority described below, in each case to the extent of the sum of
the Group I Interest Remittance Amount, the Group II Interest Remittance Amount
and the Group III Interest Remittance Amount remaining undistributed for such
Distribution Date:
(i) to the Holders of the Class M-1 Certificates, the Monthly
Interest Distributable Amount allocable to such Certificates;
(ii) to the Holders of the Class M-2 Certificates, the Monthly
Interest Distributable Amount allocable to such Certificates;
(iii) to the Holders of the Class M-3 Certificates, the
Monthly Interest Distributable Amount allocable to such Certificates;
(iv) to the Holders of the Class M-4 Certificates, the Monthly
Interest Distributable Amount allocable to such Certificates;
(v) to the Holders of the Class M-5 Certificates, the Monthly
Interest Distributable Amount allocable to such Certificates;
(vi) to the Holders of the Class M-6 Certificates, the Monthly
Interest Distributable Amount allocable to such Certificates; and
(vii) to the Holders of the Class M-7 Certificates, the
Monthly Interest Distributable Amount allocable to such Certificates.
(3)(I) On each Distribution Date (a) prior to the Stepdown
Date or (b) on which a Trigger Event is in effect, distributions in respect of
principal to the extent of the Group I Principal Distribution Amount shall be
made in the following amounts and order of priority:
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(i) first, to the Holders of the Class A-1 Certificates, until
the Certificate Principal Balance thereof has been reduced to zero; and
(ii) second, concurrently, to the Holders of the Class A-2
Certificates and the Group III Certificates (allocated among the Group
III Certificates in the priority described below), on a PRO RATA basis
based on the Certificate Principal Balance of each such Class or group,
after taking into account the distribution of the Group II Principal
Distribution Amount and the Group III Principal Distribution Amount
already distributed, respectively, as described herein, until the
Certificate Principal Balance of each such Class or group has been
reduced to zero.
(II) On each Distribution Date (a) prior to the Stepdown Date
or (b) on which a Trigger Event is in effect, distributions in respect of
principal to the extent of the Group II Principal Distribution Amount shall be
made in the following amounts and order of priority:
(i) first, to the Holders of the Class A-2 Certificates, until
the Certificate Principal Balance thereof has been reduced to zero; and
(ii) second, concurrently, to the Holders of the Class A-1
Certificates and the Group III Certificates (allocated among the Group
III Certificates in the priority described below), on a PRO RATA basis
based on the Certificate Principal Balance of each such Class or group,
after taking into account the distribution of the Group I Principal
Distribution Amount and the Group III Principal Distribution Amount
already distributed, respectively, as described herein, until the
Certificate Principal Balance of each such Class or group has been
reduced to zero.
(III) On each Distribution Date (a) prior to the Stepdown Date
or (b) on which a Trigger Event is in effect, distributions in respect of
principal to the extent of the Group III Principal Distribution Amount shall be
made in the following amounts and order of priority:
(i) first, to the Holders of the Group III Certificates
(allocated among the Group III Certificates in the priority described
below), until the Certificate Principal Balances thereof have been
reduced to zero; and
(ii) second, concurrently, to the Holders of the Class A-1
Certificates and the Class A-2 Certificates, on a PRO RATA basis based
on the Certificate Principal Balance of each such Class, after taking
into account the distribution of the Group I Principal Distribution
Amount and the Group II Principal Distribution Amount already
distributed, respectively, as described herein, until the Certificate
Principal Balance of each Class has been reduced to zero.
(IV) On each Distribution Date (a) prior to the Stepdown Date
or (b) on which a Trigger Event is in effect, distributions in respect of
principal to the extent of the sum of the Group I Principal Distribution Amount,
the Group II Principal Distribution Amount and the Group III Principal
Distribution Amount remaining undistributed for such Distribution Date shall be
made in the following amounts and order of priority:
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(i) first, to the Holders of the Class M-1 Certificates, until
the Certificate Principal Balance thereof has been reduced to zero;
(ii) second, to the Holders of the Class M-2 Certificates,
until the Certificate Principal Balance thereof has been reduced to
zero;
(iii) third, to the Holders of the Class M-3 Certificates,
until the Certificate Principal Balance thereof has been reduced to
zero;
(iv) fourth, to the Holders of the Class M-4 Certificates,
until the Certificate Principal Balance thereof has been reduced to
zero;
(v) fifth, to the Holders of the Class M-5 Certificates, until
the Certificate Principal Balance thereof has been reduced to zero;
(vi) sixth, to the Holders of the Class M-6 Certificates,
until the Certificate Principal Balance thereof has been reduced to
zero; and
(vii) seventh, to the Holders of the Class M-7 Certificates,
until the Certificate Principal Balance thereof has been reduced to
zero.
(V) On each Distribution Date (a) on or after the Stepdown
Date and (b) on which a Trigger Event is not in effect, distributions in respect
of principal to the extent of the Group I Principal Distribution Amount shall be
made in the following amounts and order of priority:
(i) first, to the Holders of the Class A-1 Certificates, the
Group I Senior Principal Distribution Amount until the Certificate
Principal Balance thereof has been reduced to zero; and
(ii) second, concurrently, to the Holders of the Class A-2
Certificates and the Group III Certificates (allocated among the Group
III Certificates in the priority described below), on a PRO RATA basis
based on the remaining undistributed Group II Senior Principal
Distribution Amount and Group III Senior Principal Distribution Amount,
after taking into account the distribution of the Group II Principal
Distribution Amount and the Group III Principal Distribution Amount,
respectively, as described herein, up to an amount equal to the Group
II Senior Principal Distribution Amount and the Group III Senior
Principal Distribution Amount, respectively, remaining undistributed,
until the Certificate Principal Balance of each such Class or group has
been reduced to zero.
(VI) On each Distribution Date (a) on or after the Stepdown
Date and (b) on which a Trigger Event is not in effect, distributions in respect
of principal to the extent of the Group II Principal Distribution Amount shall
be made in the following amounts and order of priority:
(i) first, to the Holders of the Class A-2 Certificates, the
Group II Senior Principal Distribution Amount until the Certificate
Principal Balance thereof has been reduced to zero; and
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(ii) second, concurrently, to the Holders of the Class A-1
Certificates and the Group III Certificates (allocated among the Group
III Certificates in the priority described below), on a PRO RATA basis
based on the remaining undistributed Group I Senior Principal
Distribution Amount and Group III Senior Principal Distribution Amount,
after taking into account the distribution of the Group I Principal
Distribution Amount and the Group III Principal Distribution Amount,
respectively, as described herein, up to an amount equal to the Group I
Senior Principal Distribution Amount and the Group III Senior Principal
Distribution Amount, respectively, remaining undistributed, until the
Certificate Principal Balance of each such Class or group has been
reduced to zero.
(VII) On each Distribution Date (a) on or after the Stepdown
Date and (b) on which a Trigger Event is not in effect, distributions in respect
of principal to the extent of the Group III Principal Distribution Amount shall
be made in the following amounts and order of priority:
(i) first, to the Holders of the Group III Certificates
(allocated among the Group III Certificates in the priority described
below), the Group III Senior Principal Distribution Amount until the
Certificate Principal Balances thereof have been reduced to zero; and
(ii) second, concurrently, to the Holders of the Class A-1
Certificates and the Class A-2 Certificates, on a PRO RATA basis based
on the remaining undistributed Group I Senior Principal Distribution
Amount and Group II Senior Principal Distribution Amount, after taking
into account the distribution of the Group I Principal Distribution
Amount and the Group II Principal Distribution Amount, respectively, as
described herein, up to an amount equal to the Group I Senior Principal
Distribution Amount and the Group II Senior Principal Distribution
Amount, respectively, remaining undistributed, until the Certificate
Principal Balance of each Class has been reduced to zero.
(VIII) On each Distribution Date (a) on or after the Stepdown
Date and (b) on which a Trigger Event is not in effect, distributions in respect
of principal to the extent of the sum of the Group I Principal Distribution
Amount, the Group II Principal Distribution Amount and the Group III Principal
Distribution Amount remaining undistributed for such Distribution Date shall be
made in the following amounts and order of priority:
(i) first, to the Holders of the Class M-1 Certificates, the
Class M-1 Principal Distribution Amount until the Certificate Principal
Balance thereof has been reduced to zero;
(ii) second, to the Holders of the Class M-2 Certificates, the
Class M-2 Principal Distribution Amount until the Certificate Principal
Balance thereof has been reduced to zero;
(iii) third, to the Holders of the Class M-3 Certificates, the
Class M-3 Principal Distribution Amount until the Certificate Principal
Balance thereof has been reduced to zero;
(iv) fourth, to the Holders of the Class M-4 Certificates, the
Class M-4 Principal Distribution Amount until the Certificate Principal
Balance thereof has been reduced to zero;
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(v) fifth, to the Holders of the Class M-5 Certificates, the
Class M-5 Principal Distribution Amount until the Certificate Principal
Balance thereof has been reduced to zero;
(vi) sixth, to the Holders of the Class M-6 Certificates, the
Class M-6 Principal Distribution Amount until the Certificate Principal
Balance thereof has been reduced to zero; and
(vii) seventh, to the Holders of the Class M-7 Certificates,
the Class M-7 Principal Distribution Amount until the Certificate
Principal Balance thereof has been reduced to zero.
With respect to the Group III Certificates, all principal
distributions will be distributed, first, to the Holders of the Class A-3
Certificates, until the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class A-3
Certificates has been reduced to the Class A-3 Scheduled Class Balance for such
Distribution Date, second, to the Holders of the Class A-4 Certificates, until
the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class A-4 Certificates has been reduced
to zero and third, to the Holders of the Class A-3 Certificates, without regard
to the Class A-3 Scheduled Class Balance for such Distribution Date, until the
Certificate Principal Balance of the Class A-3 Certificates has been reduced to
zero; provided, however, on any Distribution Date on which the aggregate
Certificate Principal Balance of the Mezzanine Certificates and the Class CE
Certificates has been reduced to zero, notwithstanding anything contained herein
to the contrary, all distributions of principal to the Group III Certificates
will be distributed concurrently, on a PRO RATA basis based on the Certificate
Principal Balance of each such Class.
(4) On each Distribution Date, the Net Monthly Excess Cashflow
shall be distributed as follows:
(i) to the Holders of the Class or Classes of Certificates
then entitled to receive distributions in respect of principal, in an
amount equal to any Extra Principal Distribution Amount, distributable
to such Holders as part of the Group I Principal Distribution Amount,
the Group II Principal Distribution Amount and/or the Group III
Principal Distribution Amount as described under Section 4.01(a)(3)
above;
(ii) to the Holders of the Class M-1 Certificates, in an
amount equal to the Unpaid Interest Shortfall Amount allocable to such
Certificates;
(iii) to the Holders of the Class M-1 Certificates, in an
amount equal to the Allocated Realized Loss Amount allocable to such
Certificates;
(iv) to the Holders of the Class M-2 Certificates, in an
amount equal to the Unpaid Interest Shortfall Amount allocable to such
Certificates;
(v) to the Holders of the Class M-2 Certificates, in an amount
equal to the Allocated Realized Loss Amount allocable to such
Certificates;
(vi) to the Holders of the Class M-3 Certificates, in an
amount equal to the Unpaid Interest Shortfall Amount allocable to such
Certificates;
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(vii) to the Holders of the Class M-3 Certificates, in an
amount equal to the Allocated Realized Loss Amount allocable to such
Certificates;
(viii) to the Holders of the Class M-4 Certificates, in an
amount equal to the Unpaid Interest Shortfall Amount allocable to such
Certificates;
(ix) to the Holders of the Class M-4 Certificates, in an
amount equal to the Allocated Realized Loss Amount allocable to such
Certificates;
(x) to the Holders of the Class M-5 Certificates, in an amount
equal to the Unpaid Interest Shortfall Amount allocable to such
Certificates;
(xi) to the Holders of the Class M-5 Certificates, in an
amount equal to the Allocated Realized Loss Amount allocable to such
Certificates;
(xii) to the Holders of the Class M-6 Certificates, in an
amount equal to the Unpaid Interest Shortfall Amount allocable to such
Certificates;
(xiii) to the Holders of the Class M-6 Certificates, in an
amount equal to the Allocated Realized Loss Amount allocable to such
Certificates;
(xiv) to the Holders of the Class M-7 Certificates, in an
amount equal to the Unpaid Interest Shortfall Amount allocable to such
Certificates;
(xv) to the Holders of the Class M-7 Certificates, in an
amount equal to the Allocated Realized Loss Amount allocable to such
Certificates;
(xvi) to the Net WAC Rate Carryover Reserve Account, the
amount by which any Net WAC Rate Carryover Amounts for such
Distribution Date exceed the amounts received by the Trustee under the
Cap Contracts;
(xvii) to the holders of the Class M-7 Certificates, in an
amount equal to the Class M-7 Realized Loss Interest Amount allocable
to such Certificates;
(xviii) to the Holders of the Class CE Certificates, (a) the
Monthly Interest Distributable Amount and any Overcollateralization
Release Amount for such Distribution Date and (b) on any Distribution
Date on which the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class
A Certificates and the Mezzanine Certificates has been reduced to zero,
any remaining amounts in reduction of the Certificate Principal Balance
of the Class CE Certificates, until the Certificate Principal Balance
thereof has been reduced to zero;
(xix) if such Distribution Date follows the Prepayment Period
during which occurs the latest date on which a Prepayment Charge may be
required to be paid in respect of any Mortgage Loans, to the Holders of
the Class P Certificates, in reduction of the Certificate Principal
Balance thereof, until the Certificate Principal Balance thereof is
reduced to zero; and
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(xx) any remaining amounts to the Holders of the Residual
Certificates (in respect of the appropriate Class R Interest).
Without limiting the provisions of Section 9.01(b), by
acceptance of the Residual Certificates the Holders of the Residual Certificates
agree, and it is the understanding of the parties hereto, that for so long as
any of the notes issued pursuant to the Indenture are outstanding or any amounts
are reimbursable or payable to the NIMS Insurer in accordance with the terms of
the Indenture, to pledge their rights to receive any amounts otherwise
distributable to the Holders of the Class R Certificates (and such rights are
hereby assigned and transferred) to the Holders of the Class CE Certificates.
On each Distribution Date, after making the distributions of
the Available Funds as set forth above, the Trustee will FIRST, withdraw from
the Net WAC Rate Carryover Reserve Account all income from the investment of
funds in the Net WAC Rate Carryover Reserve Account and distribute such amount
to the Holders of the Class CE Certificates, and SECOND, withdraw from the Net
WAC Rate Carryover Reserve Account, to the extent of amounts remaining on
deposit therein, the amount of any Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount for such
Distribution Date and distribute such amount in the following order of priority:
(A) to the Class A-1 Certificates, the Net WAC Rate Carryover
Amount for such Class, but only to the extent of amounts paid under the
Class A-1 Cap Contract;
(B) to the Class A-2 Certificates, the Net WAC Rate Carryover
Amount for such Class, but only to the extent of amounts paid under the
Class A-2 Cap Contract;
(C) to the Group III Certificates, on a PRO RATA basis based
on the Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount for each such Class, the Net WAC
Rate Carryover Amount for such Class, but only to the extent of amounts
paid under the Group III Cap Contract;
(D) concurrently, to the Mezzanine Certificates, on a PRO RATA
basis based on the Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount for each such Class,
the Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount for each such Class, but only to the
extent of amounts paid under the Mezzanine Cap Contract;
(E) to the Class A Certificates and the Mezzanine
Certificates, any related unpaid Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount (after
taking into account distributions pursuant to (A), (B), (C) and (D)
above), distributed in the following order of priority:
(i) to the Class A Certificates, on a PRO RATA basis
based on the remaining Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount for each
such Class;
(ii) to the Class M-1 Certificates;
(iii) to the Class M-2 Certificates;
(iv) to the Class M-3 Certificates;
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(v) to the Class M-4 Certificates;
(vi) to the Class M-5 Certificates;
(vii) to the Class M-6 Certificates; and
(viii) to the Class M-7 Certificates.
On each Distribution Date, the Trustee shall withdraw any
amounts then on deposit in the Distribution Account that represent (i)
Prepayment Charges collected by the Servicer in connection with the Principal
Prepayment of any of the Mortgage Loans or (ii) any Servicer Prepayment Charge
Payment Amount, and shall distribute such amounts to the Holders of the Class P
Certificates. Such distributions shall not be applied to reduce the Certificate
Principal Balance of the Class P Certificates.
Following the foregoing distributions, an amount equal to the
amount of Subsequent Recoveries remitted to the Servicer shall be applied to
increase the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class of Certificates with the
Highest Priority up to the extent of such Realized Losses previously allocated
to that Class of Certificates pursuant to Section 4.04. An amount equal to the
amount of any remaining Subsequent Recoveries shall be applied to increase the
Certificate Principal Balance of the Class of Certificates with the next Highest
Priority, up to the amount of such Realized Losses previously allocated to that
Class of Certificates pursuant to Section 4.04. Holders of such Certificates
will not be entitled to any distribution in respect of interest on the amount of
such increases for any Accrual Period preceding the Distribution Date on which
such increase occurs. Any such increases shall be applied to the Certificate
Principal Balance of each Certificate of such Class in accordance with its
respective Percentage Interest.
(c) All distributions made with respect to each Class of
Certificates on each Distribution Date shall be allocated PRO RATA among the
outstanding Certificates in such Class based on their respective Percentage
Interests. Distributions in respect of each Class of Certificates on each
Distribution Date will be made to the Holders of the respective Class of record
on the related Record Date (except as otherwise provided in Section 4.01(e) or
Section 9.01 respecting the final distribution on such Class), based on the
aggregate Percentage Interest represented by their respective Certificates, and
shall be made by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the account of
any such Holder at a bank or other entity having appropriate facilities
therefor, if such Holder shall have so notified the Trustee in writing at least
five Business Days prior to the Record Date immediately prior to such
Distribution Date and is the registered owner of Certificates having an initial
aggregate Certificate Principal Balance or Notional Amount that is in excess of
the lesser of (i) $5,000,000 or (ii) two-thirds of the initial Certificate
Principal Balance or Notional Amount of such Class of Certificates, or otherwise
by check mailed by first class mail to the address of such Holder 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 Corporate Trust Office of the Trustee or such other location specified in
the notice to Certificateholders of such final distribution.
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Each distribution with respect to a Book-Entry Certificate
shall be paid to the Depository, as Holder thereof, and the Depository shall be
responsible for crediting the amount of such distribution to the accounts of its
Depository Participants in accordance with its normal procedures. Each
Depository Participant shall be responsible for disbursing such distribution to
the Certificate Owners that it represents and to each indirect participating
brokerage firm (a "brokerage firm" or "indirect participating firm") for which
it acts as agent. Each brokerage firm shall be responsible for disbursing funds
to the Certificate Owners that it represents. None of the Trustee, the Depositor
or the Servicer shall have any responsibility therefor except as otherwise
provided by this Agreement or applicable law.
(d) The rights of the Certificateholders to receive
distributions in respect of the Certificates, and all interests of the
Certificateholders in such distributions, shall be as set forth in this
Agreement. None of the Holders of any Class of Certificates, the Trustee or the
Servicer shall in any way be responsible or liable to the Holders of any other
Class of Certificates in respect of amounts properly previously distributed on
the Certificates.
(e) Except as otherwise provided in Section 9.01, whenever the
Trustee expects that the final distribution with respect to any Class of
Certificates will be made on the next Distribution Date, the Trustee shall, no
later than three (3) days before the related Distribution Date, mail to each
Holder on such date of such Class of Certificates a notice to the effect that:
(i) the Trustee expects that the final distribution with
respect to such Class of Certificates will be made on such Distribution
Date but only upon presentation and surrender of such Certificates at
the office of the Trustee therein specified, and
(ii) no interest shall accrue on such Certificates from and
after the end of the related Accrual Period.
Any funds not distributed to any Holder or Holders of
Certificates of such Class on such Distribution Date because of the failure of
such Holder or Holders to tender their Certificates shall, on such date, be set
aside and held in trust by the Trustee and credited to the account of the
appropriate non-tendering Holder or Holders. If any Certificates as to which
notice has been given pursuant to this Section 4.01(e) shall not have been
surrendered for cancellation within six months after the time specified in such
notice, the Trustee shall mail a second notice to the remaining non- tendering
Certificateholders to surrender their Certificates for cancellation in order to
receive the final distribution with respect thereto. If within one year after
the second notice all such Certificates shall not have been surrendered for
cancellation, the Trustee shall, directly or through an agent, mail a final
notice to the remaining non-tendering Certificateholders concerning surrender of
their Certificates but shall continue to hold any remaining funds for the
benefit of non-tendering Certificateholders. The costs and expenses of
maintaining the funds in trust and of contacting such Certificateholders shall
be paid out of the assets remaining in the Trust Fund. If within one year after
the final notice any such Certificates shall not have been surrendered for
cancellation, the Trustee shall pay to UBS Securities LLC all such amounts, and
all rights of non-tendering Certificateholders in or to such amounts shall
thereupon cease. No interest shall accrue or be payable to any Certificateholder
on any amount held in trust by the Trustee as a result of such
Certificateholder's failure to surrender its Certificate(s) for final payment
thereof in accordance with this Section
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4.01(e). Any such amounts held in trust by the Trustee shall be held in an
Eligible Account and the Trustee may direct any depository institution
maintaining such account to invest the funds in one or more Permitted
Investments. All income and gain realized from the investment of funds deposited
in such accounts held in trust by the Trustee shall be for the benefit of the
Trustee; provided, however, that the Trustee shall deposit in such account the
amount of any loss of principal incurred in respect of any such Permitted
Investment made with funds in such accounts immediately upon the realization of
such loss.
(f) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, (i) in no
event shall the Certificate Principal Balance of a Class A Certificate or a
Mezzanine Certificate be reduced more than once in respect of any particular
amount both (a) allocated to such Certificate in respect of Realized Losses
pursuant to Section 4.04 and (b) distributed to the Holder of such Certificate
in reduction of the Certificate Principal Balance thereof pursuant to this
Section 4.01 from Net Monthly Excess Cashflow and (ii) in no event shall the
Uncertificated Balance of a REMIC I Regular Interest be reduced more than once
in respect of any particular amount both (a) allocated to such REMIC I Regular
Interest in respect of Realized Losses pursuant to Section 4.04 and (b)
distributed on such REMIC I Regular Interest in reduction of the Uncertificated
Balance thereof pursuant to this Section 4.01.
SECTION 4.02. Statements to Certificateholders.
On each Distribution Date, the Trustee shall prepare and make
available on its website at xxx.xxxxxx.xxx/xxx for access by each Holder of the
Regular Certificates, the other parties hereto, and the NIMS Insurer, Rating
Agencies, a statement as to the distributions made on such Distribution Date
containing the following information:
(i) the amount of the distribution made on such Distribution
Date to the Holders of the Certificates of each Class allocable to
principal, and the amount of the distribution made on such Distribution
Date to the Holders of the Class P Certificates allocable to Prepayment
Charges and Servicer Prepayment Charge Payment Amounts;
(ii) the amount of the distribution made on such Distribution
Date to the Holders of the Certificates of each Class allocable to
interest;
(iii) the aggregate Servicing Fee (and any other compensation
payable to the Servicer) and the Trustee Fee during the related Due
Period and such other customary information as the Trustee deems
necessary or desirable, or which a Certificateholder reasonably
requests, to enable Certificateholders to prepare their tax returns;
(iv) the aggregate amount of Advances for such Distribution
Date;
(v) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage
Loans and any REO Properties as of the close of business on such
Distribution Date;
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(vi) the number, aggregate Principal Balance, weighted average
remaining term to maturity and weighted average Mortgage Rate of the
Mortgage Loans as of the related Due Date;
(vii) the number and aggregate unpaid principal balance of
Mortgage Loans (a) delinquent 30 to 59 days, (b) delinquent 60 to 89
days, (c) delinquent 90 or more days, in each case, as of the last day
of the preceding calendar month, (d) as to which foreclosure
proceedings have been commenced and (e) with respect to which the
related Mortgagor has filed for protection under applicable bankruptcy
laws, with respect to whom bankruptcy proceedings are pending or with
respect to whom bankruptcy protection is in force;
(viii) the total number and cumulative principal balance of
all REO Properties as of the close of business on the last day of the
preceding Prepayment Period;
(ix) [reserved];
(x) the aggregate amount of Principal Prepayments made during
the related Prepayment Period;
(xi) the aggregate amount of Realized Losses incurred during
the related Prepayment Period, the aggregate amount of Realized Losses
incurred since the Closing Date and the aggregate amount of Subsequent
Recoveries received during the related Prepayment Period and the
cumulative amount of Subsequent Recoveries received since the Closing
Date;
(xii) the aggregate amount of Extraordinary Trust Fund
Expenses withdrawn from the Collection Account or the Distribution
Account for such Distribution Date;
(xiii) the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance and
Notional Amount, as applicable, of each Class of Certificates, after
giving effect to the distributions, and allocations of Realized Losses,
made on such Distribution Date, separately identifying any reduction
thereof due to allocations of Realized Losses;
(xiv) the Certificate Factor for each such Class of
Certificates applicable to such Distribution Date;
(xv) the Monthly Interest Distributable Amount in respect of
the Class A Certificates, the Mezzanine Certificates and the Class CE
Certificates for such Distribution Date and the Unpaid Interest
Shortfall Amount, if any, with respect to the Class A Certificates and
the Mezzanine Certificates on such Distribution Date, separately
identifying any reduction thereof due to allocations of Realized
Losses, Prepayment Interest Shortfalls and Relief Act Interest
Shortfalls;
(xvi) the aggregate amount of any Prepayment Interest
Shortfall for such Distribution Date, to the extent not covered by
payments by the Servicer pursuant to Section 3.24;
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(xvii) the aggregate amount of Relief Act Interest Shortfalls
for such Distribution Date;
(xviii) the Overcollateralization Target Amount,
Overcollateralized Amount and Overcollateralization Deficiency Amount
and the Credit Enhancement Percentage for such Distribution Date;
(xix) the respective Pass-Through Rates applicable to the
Class A Certificates, the Mezzanine Certificates and the Class CE
Certificates for such Distribution Date and the Pass-Through Rate
applicable to the Class A Certificates and the Mezzanine Certificates
for the immediately succeeding Distribution Date;
(xx) the Aggregate Loss Severity Percentage;
(xxi) when the Stepdown Date or Trigger Event has occurred;
(xxii) the Available Funds;
(xxiii) the Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount for the Class A
Certificates and the Mezzanine Certificates, if any, for such
Distribution Date, the amount remaining unpaid after reimbursements
therefor on such Distribution Date; and
(xxiv) payments, if any, made under the Cap Contracts.
In the case of information furnished pursuant to subclauses
(i) through (iii) above, the amounts shall be expressed as a dollar amount per
Single Certificate of the relevant Class.
Within a reasonable period of time after the end of each
calendar year, the Trustee shall, upon written request, forward to each Person
who at any time during the calendar year was a Holder of a Regular Certificate
and the NIMS Insurer a statement containing the information set forth in
subclauses (i) through (iii) above, 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 are in
force.
On each Distribution Date, the Trustee shall make available on
its website at xxx.xxxxxx.xxx/xxx for access by the Depositor, the NIMS Insurer,
each Holder of a Residual Certificate and the Servicer, the reports available to
the Regular Certificateholders on such Distribution Date and a statement setting
forth the amounts, if any, actually distributed with respect to the Residual
Certificates, respectively, on such Distribution Date.
Within a reasonable period of time after the end of each
calendar year, the Trustee shall furnish to each Person who at any time during
the calendar year was a Holder of a Residual Certificate and the NIMS Insurer a
statement setting forth the amount, if any, actually distributed with respect to
the Residual Certificates, as appropriate, aggregated for such calendar year or
applicable portion thereof during which such Person was a Certificateholder.
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The Trustee shall, upon request, furnish to each
Certificateholder and the NIMS Insurer, during the term of this Agreement, such
periodic, special, or other reports or information, whether or not provided for
herein, as shall be reasonable with respect to the Certificateholder, or
otherwise with respect to the purposes of this Agreement, all such reports or
information to be provided at the expense of the Certificateholder in accordance
with such reasonable and explicit instructions and directions as the
Certificateholder may provide. For purposes of this Section 4.02, the Trustee's
duties are limited to the extent that the Trustee receives timely reports as
required from the Servicer.
On each Distribution Date the Trustee shall provide Bloomberg
Financial Markets, L.P. ("Bloomberg") CUSIP level factors for each class of
Certificates as of such Distribution Date, using a format and media mutually
acceptable to the Trustee and Bloomberg.
SECTION 4.03. Remittance Reports; Advances.
(a) Not later than the eighteenth day of each calendar month
or if such eighteenth day is not a Business Day, the following Business Day, the
Servicer shall deliver to the Trustee and the NIMS Insurer by telecopy or
electronic mail (or by such other means as the Servicer and the Trustee may
agree from time to time) a Remittance Report with respect to the related
Distribution Date. Not later than the eighteenth day of each calendar month or
if such eighteenth day is not a Business Day, the following Business Day, the
Servicer shall deliver or cause to be delivered to the Trustee in addition to
the information provided on the Remittance Report, such other information
reasonably available to it with respect to the Mortgage Loans as the Trustee may
reasonably require to perform the calculations necessary to make the
distributions contemplated by Section 4.01 and to prepare the statements to
Certificateholders contemplated by Section 4.03. The Trustee shall not be
responsible to recompute, recalculate or verify any information provided to it
by the Servicer.
(b) The amount of Advances to be made by the Servicer for any
Distribution Date shall equal, subject to Section 4.03(d), the sum of (i) the
aggregate amount of Monthly Payments (net of the related Servicing Fee), due
during the related Due Period in respect of the Mortgage Loans, which Monthly
Payments were delinquent on a contractual basis as of the close of business on
the related Determination Date; provided however, that with respect to any
Balloon Mortgage Loan that is delinquent on its maturity date, the Servicer will
not be required to advance the related Balloon Payment but will be required to
continue to make Advances in accordance with this Section 4.04(b) with respect
to such Balloon Mortgage Loan in an amount equal to an assumed scheduled
interest that would otherwise be due based on the original amortization schedule
for that Balloon Mortgage Loan (with interest at the Mortgage Rate less the
Servicing Fee Rate) and (ii) with respect to each REO Property, which REO
Property was acquired during or prior to the related Due Period and as to which
REO Property an REO Disposition did not occur during the related Due Period, an
amount equal to the excess, if any, of the REO Imputed Interest on such REO
Property for the most recently ended calendar month, over the net income from
such REO Property transferred to the Distribution Account pursuant to Section
3.23 for distribution on such Distribution Date.
On or before 1:00 p.m. New York time on the Servicer
Remittance Date, the Servicer shall remit in immediately available funds to the
Trustee for deposit in the Distribution Account an amount equal to the aggregate
amount of Advances, if any, to be made in respect of the Mortgage
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Loans and REO Properties for the related Distribution Date either (i) from its
own funds or (ii) from the 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 Collection Account that amounts held for
future distribution have been, as permitted by this Section 4.03, used by the
Servicer in discharge of any such Advance) or (iii) in the form of any
combination of (i) and (ii) aggregating the total amount of Advances to be made
by the Servicer with respect to the Mortgage Loans and REO Properties. Any
amounts held for future distribution used by the Servicer to make an Advance as
permitted in the preceding sentence shall be appropriately reflected in the
Servicer's records and replaced by the Servicer by deposit in the Collection
Account on or before any future Servicer Remittance Date to the extent that the
Available Funds for the related Distribution Date (determined without regard to
Advances to be made on the Servicer Remittance Date) shall be less than the
total amount that would be distributed to the Classes of Certificateholders
pursuant to Section 4.01 on such Distribution Date if such amounts held for
future distributions had not been so used to make Advances. The Trustee will
provide notice to the Servicer and the NIMS Insurer by telecopy by the close of
business on any Servicer Remittance Date in the event that the amount remitted
by the Servicer to the Trustee on such date is less than the Advances required
to be made by the Servicer for the related Distribution Date, as set forth in
the related Remittance Report.
(c) The obligation of the Servicer to make such Advances is
mandatory, notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement but subject to
(d) below and (b) above with respect to Balloon Payments, and, with respect to
any Mortgage Loan, shall continue until the Mortgage Loan is paid in full or
until all Liquidation Proceeds thereon have been recovered, or a Final Recovery
Determination has been made thereon.
(d) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, no
Advance or Servicing Advance shall be required to be made hereunder by the
Servicer if such Advance or Servicing Advance would, if made, constitute a
Nonrecoverable Advance or Nonrecoverable Servicing Advance, respectively. The
determination by the Servicer that it has made a Nonrecoverable Advance or a
Nonrecoverable Servicing Advance or that any proposed Advance or Servicing
Advance, if made, would constitute a Nonrecoverable Advance or Nonrecoverable
Servicing Advance, respectively, shall be evidenced by an Officers' Certificate
of the Servicer delivered to the Depositor, the NIMS Insurer and the Trustee.
Furthermore, the Servicer shall not be required to advance Relief Act Interest
Shortfalls.
SECTION 4.04. Allocation of Realized Losses.
(a) Not later than the eighteenth day of the calendar month in
which such Distribution Date occurs or if such eighteenth day is not a Business
Day, the following Business Day, the Servicer shall determine as to each
Mortgage Loan and REO Property: (i) the total amount of Realized Losses, if any,
incurred in connection with any Final Recovery Determinations made during the
related Prepayment Period; and (ii) the respective portions of such Realized
Losses allocable to interest and allocable to principal. Not later than the
eighteenth day of the calendar month in which such Distribution Date occurs or
if such eighteenth day is not a Business Day, the following Business Day, the
Servicer shall also determine as to each Mortgage Loan: (i) the total amount of
Realized Losses, if any, incurred in connection with any Deficient Valuations
made during the related Prepayment Period; and (ii) the total amount of Realized
Losses, if any, incurred in connection with
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Debt Service Reductions in respect of Monthly Payments due during the related
Due Period. The information described in the preceding sentence that is to be
supplied by the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Officer's Certificate
delivered to the Trustee by the Servicer not later than the eighteenth day of
the calendar month in which such Distribution Date occurs or if such eighteenth
day is not a Business Day, the following Business Day, immediately following the
end of the Prepayment Period during which any such Realized Loss was incurred.
(b) All Realized Losses on the Mortgage Loans shall be
allocated by the Trustee on each Distribution Date as follows: first, to Net
Monthly Excess Cashflow; second, to the Class CE Certificates, until the
Certificate Principal Balance thereof has been reduced to zero; third, to the
Class M-7 Certificates, until the Certificate Principal Balance thereof has been
reduced to zero; fourth, to the Class M-6 Certificates, until the Certificate
Principal Balance thereof has been reduced to zero; fifth, to the Class M-5
Certificates, until the Certificate Principal Balance thereof has been reduced
to zero; sixth, to the Class M-4 Certificates, until the Certificate Principal
Balance thereof has been reduced to zero; seventh, to the Class M-3
Certificates, until the Certificate Principal Balance thereof has been reduced
to zero; eighth, to the Class M-2 Certificates, until the Certificate Principal
Balance thereof has been reduced to zero; and ninth, to the Class M-1
Certificates, until the Certificate Principal Balance thereof has been reduced
to zero. All Realized Losses to be allocated to the Certificate Principal
Balances of all Classes on any Distribution Date shall be so allocated after the
actual distributions to be made on such date as provided above. All references
above to the Certificate Principal Balance of any Class of Certificates shall be
to the Certificate Principal Balance of such Class immediately prior to the
relevant Distribution Date, before reduction thereof by any Realized Losses, in
each case to be allocated to such Class of Certificates, on such Distribution
Date.
Any allocation of Realized Losses to a Mezzanine Certificate
on any Distribution Date shall be made by reducing the Certificate Principal
Balance thereof by the amount so allocated; any allocation of Realized Losses to
a Class CE Certificate shall be made by reducing the amount otherwise payable in
respect thereof pursuant to Section 4.01(a)(4)(xviii). No allocations of any
Realized Losses shall be made to the Certificate Principal Balances of the Class
A Certificates or the Class P Certificates.
As used herein, an allocation of a Realized Loss on a "PRO
RATA basis" among two or more specified Classes of Certificates means an
allocation on a PRO RATA basis, among the various Classes so specified, to each
such Class of Certificates on the basis of their then outstanding Certificate
Principal Balances prior to giving effect to distributions to be made on such
Distribution Date. All Realized Losses and all other losses allocated to a Class
of Certificates hereunder will be allocated among the Certificates of such Class
in proportion to the Percentage Interests evidenced thereby.
(c)(i) The REMIC I Marker Percentage of all Realized Losses on
the Mortgage Loans shall be allocated by the Trustee on each Distribution Date
to the following REMIC I Regular Interests in the specified percentages, as
follows: first, to Uncertificated Interest payable to the REMIC I Regular
Interest I-LTAA and REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTZZ up to an aggregate amount
equal to the REMIC I Interest Loss Allocation Amount, 98% and 2%, respectively;
second, to the Uncertificated Balances of the REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTAA
and REMIC I Regular Interest I-
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LTZZ up to an aggregate amount equal to the REMIC I Principal Loss Allocation
Amount, 98% and 2%, respectively; third, to the Uncertificated Balances of REMIC
I Regular Interest I-LTAA, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM7 and REMIC I Regular
Interest I-LTZZ, 98%, 1% and 1%, respectively, until the Uncertificated Balance
of REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM7 has been reduced to zero; fourth, to the
Uncertificated Balances of REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTAA, REMIC I Regular
Interest I-LTM6 and REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTZZ, 98%, 1% and 1%,
respectively, until the Uncertificated Balance of REMIC I Regular Interest
I-LTM6 has been reduced to zero; fifth, to the Uncertificated Balances of REMIC
I Regular Interest I-LTAA, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM5 and REMIC I Regular
Interest I-LTZZ, 98%, 1% and 1%, respectively, until the Uncertificated Balance
of REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM5 has been reduced to zero; sixth, to the
Uncertificated Balances of REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTAA, REMIC I Regular
Interest I-LTM4 and REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTZZ, 98%, 1% and 1%,
respectively, until the Uncertificated Balance of REMIC I Regular Interest
I-LTM4 has been reduced to zero; seventh, to the Uncertificated Balances of
REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTAA, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM3 and REMIC I
Regular Interest I-LTZZ, 98%, 1% and 1%, respectively, until the Uncertificated
Balance of REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM3 has been reduced to zero; eighth to
the Uncertificated Balances of REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTAA, REMIC I Regular
Interest I-LTM2 and REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTZZ, 98%, 1% and 1%,
respectively, until the Uncertificated Balance of REMIC I Regular Interest
I-LTM2 has been reduced to zero; and ninth, to the Uncertificated Balances of
REMIC I Regular Interest I- LTAA, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM1 and REMIC I
Regular Interest II-LTZZ, 98%, 1% and 1%, respectively, until the Uncertificated
Balance of REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM1 has been reduced to zero.
(ii) The REMIC I Sub WAC Allocation Percentage of all Realized
Losses shall be applied after all distributions have been made on each
Distribution Date first, so as to keep the Uncertificated Balance of each REMIC
I Regular Interest ending with the designation "GRP" equal to 0.01% of the
aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans in the related Loan
Group; second, to each REMIC I Regular Interest ending with the designation
"SUB," so that the Uncertificated Balance of each such REMIC I Regular Interest
is equal to 0.01% of the excess of (x) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of
the Mortgage Loans in the related Loan Group over (y) the Certificate Principal
Balance of the Class A Certificate in the related Loan Group (except that if any
such excess is a larger number than in the preceding distribution period, the
least amount of Realized Losses shall be applied to such REMIC I Regular
Interests such that the REMIC I Subordinated Balance Ratio is maintained); and
third, any remaining Realized Losses shall be allocated to REMIC I Regular
Interest I-LTXX.
SECTION 4.05. Compliance with Withholding Requirements
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the
Trustee shall comply with all federal withholding requirements respecting
payments to Certificateholders of interest or original issue discount that the
Trustee reasonably believes are applicable under the Code. The consent of
Certificateholders shall not be required for such withholding. In the event the
Trustee does withhold any amount from interest or original issue discount
payments or advances thereof to any Certificateholder pursuant to federal
withholding requirements, the Trustee shall indicate the amount withheld to such
Certificateholders.
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SECTION 4.06. Exchange Commission; Additional Information.
(a) The Trustee and the Servicer shall reasonably cooperate
with the Depositor in connection with satisfying the reporting requirements of
the Trust Fund under the Exchange Act. The Trustee shall prepare and sign on
behalf of the Trust Fund any Forms 8-K customary for similar securities as
required by the Exchange Act and the Rules and Regulations of the Commission
thereunder, and the Trustee shall file (via the Commission's Electronic Data
Gathering and Retrieval System) such forms on behalf of the Trust Fund. The
Trustee shall prepare and sign any Form 10-K which includes as exhibits (i) the
Certification (as defined in (b) below), (ii) the Servicer's annual statement of
compliance described under Section 3.20 and (iii) the accountant's report
described under Section 3.21 and the Trustee shall file (via the Commission's
Electronic Data Gathering and Retrieval System) such forms on behalf of the
Trust Fund. To the extent that the Commission requires any additional
information to be filed pursuant to a Form 10-K, the Trustee, shall prepare,
sign and promptly file an amended Form 10-K containing such additional
information. To the extent that the Servicer acquires actual knowledge of
material information (as determined by the Servicer in good faith) concerning
the Trust Fund, it shall notify the Trustee of such information.
(b) Each Form 8-K shall be filed by the Trustee within 15 days
after each Distribution Date with a copy of the Monthly Statement for such
Distribution Date as an exhibit thereto. Prior to March 31st of each year (or
such earlier date as may be required by the Exchange Act and the Rules and
Regulations of the Commission), the Trustee shall file a Form 10-K, in substance
as required by applicable law or applicable Commission staff's interpretations.
Such Form 10-K shall include as exhibits the Servicer's annual statement of
compliance described under Section 3.20 and the accountant's report described
under Section 3.21, in each case to the extent they have been timely delivered
to the Trustee. 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 (a) the Trustee's inability or failure to obtain
any information not resulting from its own negligence or willful misconduct or
(b) any inaccuracy in such periodic reports resulting from incorrect information
provided to the Trustee by the Servicer in a Remittance Report or otherwise. The
Form 10-K shall also include a certification in the form attached hereto as
Exhibit J-1 (the "Certification"), which shall be signed by the Trustee.
(c) In addition, the Servicer shall sign a certification (in
the form attached hereto as Exhibit J-2) for the benefit of the Trustee and its
officers, directors and Affiliates regarding certain aspects of the
Certification (provided, however, that the Servicer shall not undertake an
analysis of the accountant's report attached as an exhibit to the Form 10-K).
The Servicer's certification shall be delivered to the Trustee by no later than
March 15th of each year (or if such day is not a Business Day, the immediately
preceding Business Day).
In addition, (i) the Trustee shall, subject to the provisions
of Sections 8.01 and 8.02, indemnify and hold harmless the Depositor and the
Servicer 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 Trustee's obligations under Section
4.06(b) or the Trustee's negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct in
connection therewith, and (ii) the Servicer shall indemnify and hold
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harmless the Depositor, 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 Servicer's obligations
under this Section 4.06(b) 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 Depositor or the Servicer,
then (i) the Trustee agrees that it shall contribute to the amount paid or
payable by the Depositor or the Servicer, as applicable, as a result of the
losses, claims, damages or liabilities of the Depositor or the Servicer, as
applicable, in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect the relative fault
of the or the Depositor or the Servicer, as applicable, on the one hand and the
Trustee on the other in connection with a breach of the Trustee's obligations
under this Section 4.06(b) or the Trustee's negligence, bad faith or willful
misconduct in connection therewith and (ii) the Servicer agrees that it shall
contribute to the amount paid or payable by the Depositor or the Trustee, as
applicable, as a result of the losses, claims, damages or liabilities of the
Depositor or the Trustee, as applicable, in such proportion as is appropriate to
reflect the relative fault of the Depositor or the Trustee, as applicable, on
the one hand and the Servicer on the other in connection with a breach of the
Servicer's obligations under this Section 4.06(b) or the Servicer's negligence,
bad faith or willful misconduct in connection therewith. Notwithstanding any
other provision in this Agreement to the contrary, the Servicer shall not have
any responsibility or liability to any party relating to the certification or
information prepared, certified or distributed by the Trustee or any other party
other than the Servicer unless such information was derived from erroneous or
incomplete information required to be provided by the Servicer under this
Agreement.
(d) Upon any filing with the Commission pursuant to this
Section 4.06(b), the Trustee shall promptly deliver to the Depositor a copy of
any 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 Fund.
SECTION 4.07. Net WAC Rate Carryover Reserve Account.
No later than the Closing Date, the Trustee shall establish
and maintain with itself a separate, segregated trust account titled, "U.S. Bank
National Association as Trustee, in trust for the registered holders of MASTR
Asset Backed Securities Trust 2004-WMC2, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates,
Series 2004-WMC2--Net WAC Rate Carryover Reserve Account." Amounts deposited in
the Net WAC Rate Carryover Reserve Account will consist of any payments received
by the Trustee under the Cap Contracts and deposited into the Net WAC Rate
Carryover Reserve Account.
On each Distribution Date as to which there is a Net WAC Rate
Carryover Amount payable to the Class A Certificates and/or the Mezzanine
Certificates, the Trustee has been directed by the Class CE Certificateholders
to, and therefore will, deposit into the Net WAC Rate Carryover Reserve Account
the amounts described in Section 4.01(a)(4)(xvii), rather than distributing such
amounts to the Class CE Certificateholders. On each such Distribution Date, the
Trustee shall hold all such amounts for the benefit of the Holders of the Class
A Certificates and the Mezzanine
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Certificates, and will distribute such amounts to the Holders of the Class A
Certificates and/or the Mezzanine Certificates in the amounts and priorities set
forth in Section 4.01(d).
For federal and state income tax purposes, the Class CE
Certificateholders will be deemed to be the owners of the Net WAC Rate Carryover
Reserve Account and all amounts deposited into the Net WAC Rate Carryover
Reserve Account shall be treated as amounts distributed by REMIC II to the
Holders of the Class CE Interest and by REMIC III to the Holders of the Class CE
Certificates. Upon the termination of the Trust Fund, or the payment in full of
the Class A Certificates and the Mezzanine Certificates, all amounts remaining
on deposit in the Net WAC Rate Carryover Reserve Account will be released by the
Trust Fund and distributed to the Class CE Certificateholders or their
designees. The Net WAC Rate Carryover Reserve Account will be part of the Trust
Fund but not part of any REMIC and any payments to the Holders of the Class A
Certificates or the Mezzanine Certificates of Net WAC Rate Carryover Amounts
will not be payments with respect to a "regular interest" in a REMIC within the
meaning of Code Section 860(G)(a)(1).
By accepting a Class CE Certificate, each Class CE
Certificateholder hereby agrees to direct the Trustee, and the Trustee hereby is
directed, to deposit into the Net WAC Rate Carryover Reserve Account the amounts
described above on each Distribution Date as to which there is any Net WAC Rate
Carryover Amount rather than distributing such amounts to the Class CE
Certificateholders. By accepting a Class CE Certificate, each Class CE
Certificateholder further agrees that such direction is given for good and
valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is acknowledged by
such acceptance.
At the direction of the Holders of a majority in Percentage
Interest in the Class CE Certificates, the Trustee shall direct any depository
institution maintaining the Net WAC Rate Carryover Reserve Account to invest the
funds in such account in one or more Permitted Investments bearing interest or
sold at a discount, and maturing, unless payable on demand, (i) no later than
the Business Day immediately preceding the date on which such funds are required
to be withdrawn from such account pursuant to this Agreement, if a Person other
than the Trustee or an Affiliate manages or advises such investment, and (ii) no
later than the date on which such funds are required to be withdrawn from such
account pursuant to this Agreement, if the Trustee or an Affiliate manages or
advises such investment. If no investment direction of the Holders of a majority
in Percentage Interest in the Class CE Certificates with respect to the Net WAC
Rate Carryover Reserve Account is received by the Trustee, the Trustee shall
invest the funds in such account in Permitted Investments managed by the Trustee
or an Affiliate of the kind described in clause (vi) of the definition of
Permitted Investments. All income and gain earned upon such investment shall be
deposited into the Net WAC Rate Carryover Reserve Account.
For federal tax return and information reporting, the value of
the right of the Class A Certificateholders and the Mezzanine Certificateholders
to receive payments from the Net WAC Rate Carryover Reserve Account in respect
of any Net Wac Rate Carryover Amount shall be obtained from the Trustee upon
request to the extent the Trustee has been provided such information from the
Depositor.
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ARTICLE V
THE CERTIFICATES
SECTION 5.01. The Certificates.
(a) The Certificates in the aggregate will represent the
entire beneficial ownership interest in the Mortgage Loans and all other assets
included in REMIC I.
The Certificates will be substantially in the forms annexed
hereto as Exhibits A-1 through A-15. The Certificates of each Class will be
issuable in registered form only, in denominations of authorized Percentage
Interests as described in the definition thereof. Each Certificate will share
ratably in all rights of the related Class.
Upon original issue, the Certificates shall be executed by the
Trustee and authenticated and delivered by the Trustee to or upon the order of
the Depositor. The Certificates shall be executed by manual or facsimile
signature on behalf of the Trustee by an authorized signatory. Certificates
bearing the manual or facsimile signatures of individuals who were at any time
the proper officers of the Trustee shall bind the Trustee notwithstanding that
such individuals or any of them have ceased to hold such offices prior to the
authentication and delivery of such Certificates or did not hold such offices at
the date of such Certificates. No Certificate shall be entitled to any benefit
under this Agreement or be valid for any purpose, unless there appears on such
Certificate a certificate of authentication substantially in the form provided
herein executed by the Trustee by manual signature, and such certificate of
authentication shall be conclusive evidence, and the only evidence, that such
Certificate has been duly authenticated and delivered hereunder. All
Certificates shall be dated the date of their authentication.
(b) The Class A Certificates and the Mezzanine Certificates
shall initially be issued as one or more Certificates held by the Book-Entry
Custodian or, if appointed to hold such Certificates as provided below, the
Depository and registered in the name of the Depository or its nominee and,
except as provided below, registration of such Certificates may not be
transferred by the Trustee except to another Depository that agrees to hold such
Certificates for the respective Certificate Owners with Ownership Interests
therein. The Certificate Owners shall hold their respective Ownership Interests
in and to such Certificates through the book-entry facilities of the Depository
and, except as provided below, shall not be entitled to definitive, fully
registered Certificates ("Definitive Certificates") in respect of such Ownership
Interests. All transfers by Certificate Owners of their respective Ownership
Interests in the 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 the Ownership Interests in the 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. The Trustee is hereby
initially appointed as the Book-Entry Custodian and hereby agrees to act as such
in accordance herewith and in accordance with the agreement that it has with the
Depository authorizing it to act as such. The Book-Entry Custodian may, and, if
it is no longer qualified to act as such, the Book- Entry Custodian shall,
appoint, by a written instrument delivered to the Depositor, the Servicer and
the Trustee, any other transfer agent (including the Depository or any successor
Depository) to act
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as Book-Entry Custodian under such conditions as the predecessor Book-Entry
Custodian and the Depository or any successor Depository may prescribe, provided
that the predecessor Book-Entry Custodian shall not be relieved of any of its
duties or responsibilities by reason of any such appointment of other than the
Depository. If the Trustee resigns or is removed in accordance with the terms
hereof, the successor trustee or, if it so elects, the Depository shall
immediately succeed to its predecessor's duties as Book-Entry Custodian. The
Depositor shall have the right to inspect, and to obtain copies of, any
Certificates held as Book-Entry Certificates by the Book-Entry Custodian.
The Trustee, the Servicer and the Depositor may for all
purposes (including the making of payments due on the Book-Entry Certificates)
deal with the Depository as the authorized representative of the Certificate
Owners with respect to the Book-Entry Certificates for the purposes of
exercising the rights of Certificateholders hereunder. The rights of Certificate
Owners with respect to the Book-Entry Certificates shall be limited to those
established by law and agreements between such Certificate Owners and the
Depository Participants and brokerage firms representing such Certificate
Owners. Multiple requests and directions from, and votes of, the Depository as
Holder of the Book-Entry Certificates with respect to any particular matter
shall not be deemed inconsistent if they are made with respect to different
Certificate Owners. The Trustee may establish a reasonable record date in
connection with solicitations of consents from or voting by Certificateholders
and shall give notice to the Depository of such record date.
If (i)(A) the Depositor advises the Trustee in writing that
the Depository is no longer willing or able to properly discharge its
responsibilities as Depository, and (B) the Depositor is unable to locate a
qualified successor or (ii) after the occurrence of a Servicer Event of Default,
Certificate Owners representing in the aggregate not less than 51% of the
Ownership Interests of the Book-Entry Certificates advise the Trustee through
the Depository, in writing, that the continuation of a book-entry system through
the Depository is no longer in the best interests of the Certificate Owners, the
Trustee shall notify all Certificate Owners, through the Depository, of the
occurrence of any such event and of the availability of Definitive Certificates
to Certificate Owners requesting the same. Upon surrender to the Trustee of the
Book-Entry Certificates by the Book-Entry Custodian or the Depository, as
applicable, accompanied by registration instructions from the Depository for
registration of transfer, the Trustee shall cause the Definitive Certificates to
be issued. Such Definitive Certificates will be issued in minimum denominations
of $25,000, except that any beneficial ownership that was represented by a
Book-Entry Certificate in an amount less than $25,000 immediately prior to the
issuance of a Definitive Certificate shall be issued in a minimum denomination
equal to the amount represented by such Book-Entry Certificate. None of the
Depositor, the Servicer or the Trustee shall be liable for any delay in the
delivery of such instructions and may conclusively rely on, and shall be
protected in relying on, such instructions. 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.
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SECTION 5.02. Registration of Transfer and Exchange of
Certificates.
(a) The Trustee shall cause to be kept at one of the offices
or agencies to be appointed by the Trustee in accordance with the provisions of
Section 8.11, a Certificate Register for the Certificates in which, subject 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.
(b) No transfer of any Class M-7 Certificate, Class CE
Certificate, Class P Certificate or Residual Certificate (the "Private
Certificates") shall be made unless that transfer is made pursuant to an
effective registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended
(the "1933 Act"), and effective registration or qualification under applicable
state securities laws, or is made in a transaction that does not require such
registration or qualification. In the event that such a transfer of a Class CE
Certificate, Class P Certificate or Residual Certificate is to be made without
registration or qualification (other than in connection with the initial
transfer of any such Certificate by the Depositor to an affiliate of the
Depositor), the Trustee shall require receipt of: (i) if such transfer is
purportedly being made in reliance upon Rule 144A under the 1933 Act, written
certifications from the Certificateholder desiring to effect the transfer and
from such Certificateholder's prospective transferee, substantially in the forms
attached hereto as Exhibit F-1; and (ii) in all other cases, an Opinion of
Counsel satisfactory to it that such transfer may be made without such
registration or qualification (which Opinion of Counsel shall not be an expense
of the Trust Fund or of the Depositor, the Trustee, the Servicer in its capacity
as such or any Sub-Servicer), together with copies of the written
certification(s) of the Certificateholder desiring to effect the transfer and/or
such Certificateholder's prospective transferee upon which such Opinion of
Counsel is based, if any. None of the Depositor, the Servicer or the Trustee is
obligated to register or qualify any such Certificates under the 1933 Act or any
other securities laws or to take any action not otherwise required under this
Agreement to permit the transfer of such Certificates without registration or
qualification. Any Certificateholder desiring to effect the transfer of any such
Certificate shall, and does hereby agree to, indemnify the Trustee, 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.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, all
transfers of the Class M-7 Certificates shall be made in reliance upon Rule 144A
under the 1933 Act.
(c) No transfer of a Private Certificate or any interest
therein shall be made to any Plan subject to ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code,
any Person acting, directly or indirectly, on behalf of any such Plan or any
Person acquiring such Certificates with "Plan Assets" of a Plan within the
meaning of the Department of Labor regulation promulgated at 29 C. F. R. ss.
2510.3-101 ("Plan Assets"), as certified by such transferee in the form of
Exhibit G, unless the Trustee is provided with an Opinion of Counsel for the
benefit of the Trustee, the Depositor and the Servicer and on which they may
rely which establishes to the satisfaction of the Depositor, the Trustee and the
Servicer that the purchase of such Certificates is permissible under applicable
law, will not constitute or result in any prohibited transaction under ERISA or
Section 4975 of the Code and will not subject the Depositor, the Servicer, the
NIMS Insurer, the Trustee or the Trust Fund to any obligation or liability
(including obligations or liabilities under ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code)
in addition to those undertaken in this Agreement, which Opinion of Counsel
shall not be an expense of the Depositor,
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the Servicer, the Trustee or the Trust Fund. Neither an Opinion of Counsel nor
any certification will be required in connection with the initial transfer of
any such Certificate by the Depositor to an affiliate of the Depositor (in which
case, the Depositor or any affiliate thereof shall have deemed to have
represented that such affiliate is not a Plan or a Person investing Plan Assets)
and the Trustee shall be entitled to conclusively rely upon a representation
(which, upon the request of the Trustee, shall be a written representation) from
the Depositor of the status of such transferee as an affiliate of the Depositor.
Each beneficial owner of a Mezzanine Certificates or any
interest therein shall be deemed to have represented, by virtue of its
acquisition or holding of that certificate or interest therein, that either (i)
it is not a Plan investor, (ii) in the case of each class other than Class M-7
Certificates, it has acquired and is holding such Mezzanine Certificates in
reliance on the Underwriters' Exemption, and that it understands that there are
certain conditions to the availability of the Underwriters' Exemption, including
that the Mezzanine Certificates must be rated, at the time of purchase, not
lower than "BBB-" (or its equivalent) by Fitch, Xxxxx'x or S&P or (iii) (1) it
is an insurance company, (2) the source of funds used to acquire or hold the
certificate or interest therein is an "insurance company general account," as
such term is defined in PTCE 95-60, and (3) the conditions in Sections I and III
of PTCE 95-60 have been satisfied.
If any Mezzanine Certificate or Private Certificate or any
interest therein is acquired or held in violation of the provisions of the
preceding two paragraphs, the next preceding permitted beneficial owner will be
treated as the beneficial owner of that Certificate retroactive to the date of
transfer to the purported beneficial owner. Any purported beneficial owner whose
acquisition or holding of any such Certificate or interest therein was effected
in violation of the provisions of the preceding two paragraphs shall indemnify
and hold harmless the Depositor, the Servicer, the NIMS Insurer, the Trustee and
the Trust Fund from and against any and all liabilities, claims, costs or
expenses incurred by those parties as a result of that acquisition or holding.
(d)(i) 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 to have irrevocably authorized the Trustee or its
designee under clause (iii)(A) below to deliver payments to a Person other than
such Person and to negotiate the terms of any mandatory sale under clause
(iii)(B) below and to execute all instruments of Transfer and to do all other
things necessary in connection with any such sale. The rights of each Person
acquiring any Ownership Interest in a Residual Certificate are expressly subject
to the following provisions:
(A) 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.
(B) In connection with any proposed Transfer of any Ownership
Interest in a Residual Certificate, the Trustee shall require delivery
to it, and shall not register the Transfer of any Residual Certificate
until its receipt of, an affidavit and agreement (a "Transfer Affidavit
and Agreement," in the form attached hereto as Exhibit F-2) from the
proposed Transferee, in form and substance satisfactory to the Trustee,
representing and warranting,
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among other things, that such Transferee is a Permitted Transferee,
that it is not acquiring its Ownership Interest in the Residual
Certificate that is the subject of the proposed Transfer as a nominee,
trustee or agent for any Person that is not a Permitted Transferee,
that for so long as it retains its Ownership Interest in a Residual
Certificate, it will endeavor to remain a Permitted Transferee, and
that it has reviewed the provisions of this Section 5.02(d) and agrees
to be bound by them.
(C) Notwithstanding the delivery of a Transfer Affidavit and
Agreement by a proposed Transferee under clause (B) above, if a
Responsible Officer of the Trustee who is assigned to this transaction
has actual knowledge that the proposed Transferee is not a Permitted
Transferee, no Transfer of an Ownership Interest in a Residual
Certificate to such proposed Transferee shall be effected.
(D) Each Person holding or acquiring any Ownership Interest in
a Residual Certificate shall agree (x) to require a Transfer Affidavit
and Agreement in the form attached hereto as Exhibit F-2 from any other
Person to whom such Person attempts to transfer its Ownership Interest
in a Residual Certificate and (y) not to transfer its Ownership
Interest unless it provides a Transferor Affidavit (in the form
attached hereto as Exhibit F-2) to the Trustee stating that, among
other things, it has no actual knowledge that such other Person is not
a Permitted Transferee.
(E) Each Person holding or acquiring an Ownership Interest in
a Residual Certificate, by purchasing an Ownership Interest in such
Certificate, agrees to give the Trustee written notice that it is a
"pass-through interest holder" within the meaning of temporary Treasury
regulation Section 1.67-3T(a)(2)(i)(A) immediately upon acquiring an
Ownership Interest in a Residual Certificate, if it is, or is holding
an Ownership Interest in a Residual Certificate on behalf of, a
"pass-through interest holder."
(ii) The Trustee will register the Transfer of any Residual
Certificate only if it shall have received the Transfer Affidavit and Agreement
and all of such other documents as shall have been reasonably required by the
Trustee as a condition to such registration. In addition, no Transfer of a
Residual Certificate shall be made unless the Trustee shall have received a
representation letter from the Transferee of such Certificate to the effect that
such Transferee is a Permitted Transferee.
(iii)(A) If any purported Transferee shall become a Holder of
a Residual Certificate in violation of the provisions of this Section
5.02(d), then the last preceding Permitted Transferee shall be
restored, to the extent permitted by law, to all rights as holder
thereof retroactive to the date of registration of such 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 this Section 5.02(d) or for making any
payments due on such Certificate to the holder thereof or for taking
any other action with respect to such holder under the provisions of
this Agreement.
(B) If any purported Transferee shall become a holder of a
Residual Certificate in violation of the restrictions in this Section
5.02(d) and to the extent that the retroactive
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restoration of the rights of the holder of such Residual Certificate as
described in clause (iii)(A) above shall be invalid, illegal or
unenforceable, then the Trustee shall have the right, without notice to
the holder or any prior holder of such Residual Certificate, to sell
such Residual Certificate to a purchaser selected by the Trustee on
such terms as the Trustee may choose. Such purported Transferee shall
promptly endorse and deliver each Residual Certificate in accordance
with the instructions of the Trustee. Such purchaser may be the Trustee
itself or any Affiliate of the Trustee. The proceeds of such sale, net
of the commissions (which may include commissions payable to the
Trustee or its Affiliates), expenses and taxes due, if any, will be
remitted by the Trustee to such purported Transferee. The terms and
conditions of any sale under this clause (iii)(B) shall be determined
in the sole discretion of the Trustee, and the Trustee shall not be
liable to any Person having an Ownership Interest in a Residual
Certificate as a result of its exercise of such discretion.
(iv) The Trustee shall make available to the Internal Revenue
Service and those Persons specified by the REMIC Provisions all information
necessary to compute any tax imposed (A) as a result of the Transfer of an
Ownership Interest in a Residual Certificate to any Person who is a Disqualified
Organization, including the information described in Treasury regulations
sections 1.860D-1(b)(5) and 1.860E-2(a)(5) with respect to the "excess
inclusions" of such Residual Certificate and (B) as a result of any regulated
investment company, real estate investment trust, common Trust, partnership,
trust, estate or organization described in Section 1381 of the Code that holds
an Ownership Interest in a Residual Certificate having as among its record
holders at any time any Person which is a Disqualified Organization. Reasonable
compensation for providing such information may be accepted by the Trustee.
(v) The provisions of this Section 5.02(d) set forth prior to
this subsection (v) may be modified, added to or eliminated, provided that there
shall have been delivered to the Trustee and the NIMS Insurer at the expense of
the party seeking to modify, add to or eliminate any such provision the
following:
(A) written notification from each Rating Agency to the effect
that the modification, addition to or elimination of such provisions
will not cause such Rating Agency to downgrade its then-current ratings
of any Class of Certificates; and
(B) an Opinion of Counsel, in form and substance satisfactory
to the Trustee and the NIMS Insurer, to the effect that such
modification of, addition to or elimination of such provisions will not
cause any Trust REMIC to cease to qualify as a REMIC and will not cause
any Trust REMIC to be subject to an entity-level tax caused by the
Transfer of any Residual Certificate to a Person that is not a
Permitted Transferee or a Person other than the prospective transferee
to be subject to a REMIC-tax caused by the Transfer of a Residual
Certificate to a Person that is not a Permitted Transferee.
The Trustee shall forward to the NIMS Insurer a copy of the
items delivered to it pursuant to (A) and (B) above.
(e) Subject to the preceding subsections, upon surrender for
registration of transfer of any Certificate at any office or agency of the
Trustee maintained for such purpose
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pursuant to Section 8.11, the Trustee shall execute, authenticate and deliver,
in the name of the designated Transferee or Transferees, one or more new
Certificates of the same Class of a like aggregate Percentage Interest.
(f) At the option of the Holder thereof, any Certificate may
be exchanged for other Certificates of the same Class with authorized
denominations and a like aggregate Percentage Interest, upon surrender of such
Certificate to be exchanged at any office or agency of the Trustee maintained
for such purpose pursuant to Section 8.11. 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 transfer or exchange
shall (if so required by the Trustee) be duly endorsed by, or be accompanied by
a written instrument of transfer in the form satisfactory to the Trustee duly
executed by, the Holder thereof or his attorney duly authorized in writing. In
addition, (i) with respect to each Class R Certificate, the holder thereof may
exchange, in the manner described above, such Class R Certificate for two
separate certificates, each representing such holder's respective Percentage
Interest in the Class R-I Interest and the Class R-II Interest, respectively, in
each case that was evidenced by the Class R Certificate being exchanged and (ii)
with respect to each Class R-X Certificate, the holder thereof may exchange, in
the manner described above, such Class R-X Certificate for two separate
certificates, each representing such holder's respective Percentage Interest in
the Class R-III Interest and the Class R-IV Interest, respectively, in each case
that was evidenced by the Class R-X Certificate being exchanged.
(g) No service charge to the Certificateholders shall be made
for any transfer or exchange of Certificates, but the Trustee 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 Certificates.
(h) All Certificates surrendered for transfer and exchange
shall be canceled and destroyed by the Trustee in accordance with its customary
procedures.
SECTION 5.03. Mutilated, Destroyed, Lost or Stolen
Certificates.
If (i) 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 (ii) there is delivered to
the Trustee and the NIMS Insurer such security or indemnity as may be required
by it to save it harmless, then, in the absence of actual knowledge by the
Trustee that such Certificate has been acquired by a bona fide purchaser or 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
the same Class and of like denomination and Percentage Interest. Upon the
issuance of any new Certificate under this Section, 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 shall constitute complete and indefeasible
evidence of ownership in the applicable REMIC created hereunder, as if
originally issued, whether or not the lost, stolen or destroyed Certificate
shall be found at any time.
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SECTION 5.04. Persons Deemed Owners.
The Depositor, the Servicer, the NIMS Insurer, the Trustee and
any agent of any of them may treat the Person in whose name any Certificate is
registered as the owner of such Certificate for the purpose of receiving
distributions pursuant to Section 4.01 and for all other purposes whatsoever,
and none of the Depositor, the Servicer, the NIMS Insurer, the Trustee or any
agent of any of them shall be affected by notice to the contrary.
SECTION 5.05. Certain Available Information.
On or prior to the date of the first sale of any Private
Certificate to an Independent third party, the Depositor shall provide to the
Trustee ten copies of any private placement memorandum or other disclosure
document used by the Depositor in connection with the offer and sale of such
Certificates. In addition, if any such private placement memorandum or
disclosure document is revised, amended or supplemented at any time following
the delivery thereof to the Trustee, the Depositor promptly shall inform the
Trustee of such event and shall deliver to the Trustee ten copies of the private
placement memorandum or disclosure document, as revised, amended or
supplemented. The Trustee shall maintain at its Corporate Trust Office and shall
make available free of charge during normal business hours for review by any
Holder of a Certificate or any Person identified to the Trustee as a prospective
transferee of a Certificate, originals or copies of the following items: (i) in
the case of a Holder or prospective transferee of a Private Certificate, the
related private placement memorandum or other disclosure document relating to
such Class of Certificates, in the form most recently provided to the Trustee;
and (ii) in all cases, (A) this Agreement and any amendments hereof entered into
pursuant to Section 11.01, (B) all monthly statements required to be delivered
to Certificateholders of the relevant Class pursuant to Section 4.02 since the
Closing Date, and all other notices, reports, statements and written
communications delivered to the Certificateholders of the relevant Class
pursuant to this Agreement since the Closing Date, (C) all certifications
delivered by a Responsible Officer of the Trustee since the Closing Date
pursuant to Section 10.01(h), (D) any and all Officers' Certificates delivered
to the Trustee by the Servicer since the Closing Date to evidence the Servicer's
determination that any Advance or Servicing Advance was, or if made, would be a
Nonrecoverable Advance or Nonrecoverable Servicing Advance, respectively, and
(E) any and all Officers' Certificates delivered to the Trustee by the Servicer
since the Closing Date pursuant to Section 4.04(a). Copies and mailing of any
and all of the foregoing items will be available from the Trustee upon request
at the expense of the Person requesting the same.
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ARTICLE VI
THE DEPOSITOR AND THE SERVICER
SECTION 6.01. Liability of the Servicer and the Depositor.
The Servicer shall be liable in accordance herewith only to
the extent of the obligations specifically imposed upon and undertaken by
Servicer herein. The Depositor shall be liable in accordance herewith only to
the extent of the obligations specifically imposed upon and undertaken by the
Depositor.
SECTION 6.02. Merger or Consolidation of, or Assumption of the
Obligations of, the Servicer or the Depositor.
Any entity into which the Servicer or Depositor may be merged
or consolidated, or any entity resulting from any merger, conversion or
consolidation to which the Servicer or the Depositor shall be a party, or any
corporation succeeding to the business of the Servicer or the Depositor, shall
be the successor of the Servicer or the Depositor, 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 Servicer shall satisfy
all the requirements of Section 7.02 with respect to the qualifications of a
successor Servicer.
SECTION 6.03. Limitation on Liability of the Servicer and
Others.
(a) The Servicer (except the Trustee if it is required to
succeed the Servicer hereunder) indemnifies and holds the NIMS Insurer, the
Trustee and the Depositor harmless against any and all claims, losses,
penalties, fines, forfeitures, reasonable legal fees and related costs,
judgments, and any other costs, fees and expenses that the NIMS Insurer, the
Trustee and the Depositor may sustain in any way related to the failure of the
Servicer to perform its duties and service the Mortgage Loans in compliance with
the terms of this Agreement. The Servicer shall immediately notify the NIMS
Insurer, the Trustee and the Depositor if a claim is made that may result in
such claims, losses, penalties, fines, forfeitures, legal fees or related costs,
judgments, or any other costs, fees and expenses, and the Servicer shall assume
(with the consent of 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 the NIMS Insurer, the Trustee and/or the Depositor in respect of such
claim. The provisions of this Section 6.03 shall survive the termination of this
Agreement and the payment of the outstanding Certificates. Any payment hereunder
made by the Servicer to the Trustee shall be from the Servicer's own funds,
without reimbursement from REMIC I therefor.
(b) None of the Servicer, the NIMS Insurer or the Depositor
nor any of the directors or officers or employees or agents of the Servicer, the
NIMS Insurer or the Depositor shall be under any liability to the Trust or the
Certificateholders for any action taken or for refraining from the taking of any
action by the Servicer or the Depositor in good faith pursuant to this
Agreement, or for errors in judgment; provided, however, that this provision
shall not protect the Servicer, the Depositor or any such Person against any
liability which would otherwise be imposed by reason of
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its willful misfeasance, bad faith or negligence in the performance of duties of
the Servicer or the Depositor, as the case may be, or by reason of its reckless
disregard of its obligations and duties of the Servicer or the Depositor, as the
case may be, hereunder. The NIMS Insurer, the Servicer and any director or
officer or employee or agent of the NIMS Insurer or 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 Servicer,
the NIMS Insurer and the Depositor, and any director or officer or employee or
agent of the Servicer, the NIMS Insurer or the Depositor, shall be indemnified
by the Trust and held harmless against any loss, liability or expense incurred
in connection with (i) any legal action relating to this Agreement or the
Certificates, other than any loss, liability or expense incurred by reason of
its willful misfeasance, bad faith or negligence or by reason of its reckless
disregard of obligations and duties hereunder or by reason of its failure to
perform its obligations or duties hereunder and (ii) any breach of a
representation or warranty by such party regarding the Mortgage Loans. The
Servicer, the NIMS Insurer or the Depositor may undertake any such action which
it may deem necessary or desirable in respect of this Agreement, and the rights
and duties of the parties hereto and the interests of the Certificateholders
hereunder. In such event, unless the Depositor or the Servicer acts without the
consent of the Holders of Certificates entitled to at least 51% of the Voting
Rights, the reasonable legal expenses and costs of such action and any liability
resulting therefrom shall be expenses, costs and liabilities of the Trust and
the Servicer, and the NIMS Insurer shall be entitled to be reimbursed therefor
from the Collection Account as and to the extent provided in Section 3.11, any
such right of reimbursement being prior to the rights of the Certificateholders
to receive any amount in the Collection Account. The Servicer's right to
indemnity or reimbursement pursuant to this Section shall survive any
resignation or termination of the Servicer pursuant to Section 6.04 or 7.01 with
respect to any losses, expenses, costs or liabilities arising prior to such
resignation or termination (or arising from events that occurred prior to such
resignation or termination). This paragraph shall apply to the Servicer solely
in its capacity as Servicer hereunder and in no other capacities.
SECTION 6.04. Servicer Not to Resign.
The Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties
hereby imposed on it except upon determination that its duties hereunder are no
longer permissible under applicable law. Any such determination pursuant to the
preceding sentence permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced
by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect obtained at the expense of the Servicer
and delivered to the Trustee and the NIMS Insurer. No resignation of the
Servicer shall become effective until the Trustee or a successor servicer
acceptable to the NIMS Insurer shall have assumed the Servicer's
responsibilities, duties, liabilities (other than those liabilities arising
prior to the appointment of such successor) and obligations under this
Agreement.
Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, the Servicer
shall not assign or transfer any of its rights, benefits or privileges hereunder
to any other Person, or delegate to or subcontract with, or authorize or appoint
any other Person to perform any of the duties, covenants or obligations to be
performed by the Servicer hereunder. The foregoing prohibition on assignment
shall not prohibit the Servicer from designating a Sub-Servicer as payee of any
indemnification amount payable to the Servicer hereunder; provided, however, no
Sub-Servicer shall be a third-party beneficiary hereunder and the parties hereto
shall not be required to recognize any Subservicer as an indemnitee under this
Agreement.
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SECTION 6.05. Delegation of Duties.
In the ordinary course of business, the Servicer at any time
may delegate any of its duties hereunder to any Person, including any of its
Affiliates, who agrees to conduct such duties in accordance with standards
comparable to those set forth in Section 3.01. Such delegation shall not relieve
the Servicer of its liabilities and responsibilities with respect to such duties
and shall not constitute a resignation within the meaning of Section 6.04.
Except as provided in Section 3.02, no such delegation is permitted that results
in the delegee subservicing any Mortgage Loans. The Servicer shall provide the
Trustee with 60 days prior written notice prior to the delegation of any of its
duties to any Person other than any of the Servicer's Affiliates or their
respective successors and assigns.
SECTION 6.06. Reserved.
SECTION 6.07. Inspection.
The Servicer, in its capacity as Servicer, shall afford the
Trustee, upon reasonable notice, during normal business hours, access to all
records maintained by the Servicer in respect of its rights and obligations
hereunder and access to officers of the Servicer responsible for such
obligations.
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ARTICLE VII
DEFAULT
SECTION 7.01. Servicer Events of Default.
(a) "Servicer Event of Default," wherever used herein, means any one of
the following events:
(i) any failure by the Servicer to remit to the Trustee for
distribution to the Certificateholders any payment (other than an
Advance required to be made from its own funds on any Servicer
Remittance Date pursuant to Section 4.03) required to be made under the
terms of the Certificates and 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 the Trustee (in which
case notice shall be provided by telecopy), or to the Servicer, the
Depositor and the Trustee by the NIMS Insurer or the Holders of
Certificates entitled to at least 25% of the Voting Rights; or
(ii) any 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 contained in this Agreement, or
the breach by the Servicer of any representation and warranty contained
in Section 2.05, which continues unremedied for a period of 30 days (or
if such failure or breach cannot be remedied within 30 days, then such
remedy shall have been commenced within 30 days and diligently pursued
thereafter; provided, however, that in no event shall such failure or
breach be allowed to exist for a period of greater than 90 days) 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, the Trustee or to the Servicer, the
Depositor and the Trustee by the NIMS Insurer or the Holders 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; or
(iii) a decree or order of a court or agency or supervisory
authority having jurisdiction in the premises in an involuntary case
under any present or future federal or state bankruptcy, insolvency or
similar law or the appointment of a conservator or receiver or
liquidator in any insolvency, readjustment of debt, marshalling of
assets and liabilities or similar proceeding, 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 90 days; or
(iv) the Servicer shall consent to the appointment of a
conservator or receiver or liquidator in any insolvency, readjustment
of debt, marshalling of assets and liabilities or similar proceedings
of or relating to it or of or relating to all or substantially all of
its property; or
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(v) 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
(vi) [reserved]; or
(vii) any failure of the Servicer to make any Advance on any
Servicer Remittance Date required to be made from its own funds
pursuant to Section 4.03 which continues unremedied until 5:00 p.m. New
York time on the Distribution Date.
If a Servicer Event of Default described in clauses (i)
through (vi) of this Section shall occur, then, and in each and every such case,
so long as such Servicer Event of Default shall not have been remedied, the
Depositor or the Trustee may, and at the written direction of the Holders of
Certificates entitled to at least 51% of Voting Rights or the NIMS Insurer, the
Trustee shall, by notice in writing to the Servicer (and to the Depositor if
given by the Trustee or to the Trustee if given by the Depositor), terminate,
subject to Section 7.02 hereof, all of the rights and obligations of the
Servicer in its capacity as Servicer under this Agreement, to the extent
permitted by law, and in and to the Mortgage Loans and the proceeds thereof. If
a Servicer Event of Default described in clause (vii) hereof, the Trustee shall
be obligated to make such Advance and, then so long as such Servicer Event of
Default shall not have been remedied during the applicable time period set forth
in clause (vii) above (including the reimbursement to the Trustee by the
Servicer, with interest thereon at the Prime Rate, for any Advance made), the
Trustee shall, by notice in writing to the Servicer, the Depositor and the NIMS
Insurer, terminate, subject to Section 7.02 hereof, all of the rights and
obligations of the Servicer in its capacity as Servicer under this Agreement and
in and to the Mortgage Loans and the proceeds thereof. On or after the receipt
by the Servicer of such written notice, all authority and power of the Servicer
under this Agreement, whether with respect to the Certificates (other than as a
Holder of any Certificate) or the Mortgage Loans or otherwise, shall pass to and
be vested in the Trustee pursuant to and under this Section, and, without
limitation, the Trustee is hereby authorized and empowered, as attorney-in-fact
or otherwise, to execute and deliver, on behalf of and at the expense of the
Servicer, 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. The
Servicer agrees to promptly (and in any event no later than ten Business Days
subsequent to such notice) provide the Trustee with all documents and records
requested by it to enable it to assume the Servicer's functions under this
Agreement, and to cooperate with the Trustee in effecting the termination of the
Servicer's responsibilities and rights under this Agreement, including, without
limitation, the transfer within one Business Day to the Trustee for
administration by it of all cash amounts which at the time shall be or should
have been credited by the Servicer to the Collection Account held by or on
behalf of the Servicer, the Distribution Account or any REO Account or Escrow
Account held by or on behalf of the Servicer or thereafter be received with
respect to the Mortgage Loans or any REO Property serviced by the Servicer
(provided, however, that the Servicer shall continue to be entitled to receive
all amounts accrued or owing to it under this Agreement on or prior to the date
of such termination, whether in respect of Advances or otherwise, and shall
continue to be entitled to the benefits of
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Section 6.03, notwithstanding any such termination, with respect to events
occurring prior to such termination). For purposes of this Section 7.01, the
Trustee shall not be deemed to have knowledge of a Servicer Event of Default
unless a Responsible Officer of the Trustee assigned to and working in the
Trustee's Corporate Trust Office has actual knowledge thereof or unless written
notice of any event which is in fact such a Servicer Event of Default is
received by the Trustee and such notice references the Certificates, the Trust
Fund or this Agreement.
SECTION 7.02. Trustee to Act; Appointment of Successor.
(a)(1) From the time the Servicer (and the Trustee, if notice
is sent by the Holders of Certificates entitled to at least 51% of Voting Rights
or the NIMS Insurer) receives a notice of termination, the Trustee (or such
other successor Servicer as is acceptable to the NIMS Insurer) shall be the
successor in all respects to the Servicer in its capacity as Servicer under this
Agreement and the transactions set forth or provided for herein, and all the
responsibilities, duties and liabilities relating thereto and arising thereafter
shall be assumed by the Trustee (except for any representations or warranties of
the Servicer under this Agreement, the responsibilities, duties and liabilities
contained in Section 2.05 (other than with respect to Section 2.05(x)) and the
obligation to deposit amounts in respect of losses pursuant to Section 3.12) by
the terms and provisions hereof; provided, however, the Trustee shall
immediately assume the Servicer's obligations to make Advances pursuant to
Section 4.03; provided, further, however, that if the Trustee is prohibited by
law or regulation from obligating itself to make advances regarding delinquent
mortgage loans, then the Trustee shall not be obligated to make Advances
pursuant to Section 4.03; and provided further, that any failure to perform such
duties or responsibilities caused by the Servicer's failure to provide
information required by Section 7.01 shall not be considered a default by the
Trustee as successor to the Servicer hereunder. As compensation therefor, the
Trustee shall be entitled to the Servicing Fee and all funds relating to the
Mortgage Loans to which the Servicer would have been entitled if it had
continued to act hereunder. Notwithstanding the above and subject to Section
7.02(a)(2) below, the Trustee if it shall be unwilling to so act, or shall, if
it is unable to so act or if it is prohibited by law from making advances
regarding delinquent mortgage loans or if the Holders of Certificates entitled
to at least 51% of the Voting Rights or the NIMS Insurer so request in writing
to the Trustee, promptly appoint or petition a court of competent jurisdiction
to appoint, an established mortgage loan servicing institution acceptable to
each Rating Agency and the NIMS Insurer and having a net worth of not less than
$15,000,000, as the successor to the Servicer under this Agreement in the
assumption of all or any part of the responsibilities, duties or liabilities of
the Servicer under this Agreement.
Pending appointment of a successor to the Servicer hereunder,
unless the Trustee is prohibited by law from so acting, the Trustee shall act in
such capacity as hereinabove provided. In connection with such appointment and
assumption, the successor shall be entitled to receive compensation out of
payments on Mortgage Loans in an amount equal to the compensation which the
Servicer would otherwise have received pursuant to Section 3.18 (or such other
compensation as the Trustee and such successor shall agree, not to exceed the
Servicing Fee). The appointment of a successor Servicer shall not affect any
liability of the predecessor Servicer which may have arisen under this Agreement
prior to its termination as Servicer to pay any deductible under an insurance
policy pursuant to Section 3.14 or to indemnify the NIMS Insurer pursuant to
Section 6.03, nor shall any successor Servicer be liable for any acts or
omissions of the predecessor Servicer or
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for any breach by such Servicer of any of its representations or warranties
contained herein or in any related document or agreement. The Trustee and such
successor shall take such action, consistent with this Agreement, as shall be
necessary to effectuate any such succession. All reasonable Servicing Transfer
Costs shall be paid by the predecessor Servicer upon presentation of reasonable
documentation of such costs, and if such predecessor Servicer defaults in its
obligation to pay such costs, such costs shall be paid by the successor Servicer
or the Trustee (in which case the successor Servicer or the Trustee, as
applicable, shall be entitled to reimbursement therefor from the assets of the
Trust Fund pursuant to Section 3.11(b)).
(2) Notwithstanding Section 7.01 or any other provision of
this Section 7.02, it is understood, agreed and acknowledged by the parties
hereto that there will be a period of transition (not to exceed 90 days) before
the transition of servicing obligations to the Trustee or other successor
Servicer is fully effective. Until completion of such transition, the
predecessor Servicer shall continue to perform such duties and obligations under
this Agreement as shall be reasonably required by the Trustee or other successor
Servicer, for which the predecessor Servicer shall receive such reasonable
compensation (not to exceed the Servicing Fee) as shall be agreed to by the
predecessor Servicer and the Trustee or other successor Servicer. The
predecessor Servicer will continue to be liable under this Agreement for the
performance of such duties and obligations subject to the provisions of Section
6.01 and Section 6.03 hereof, and neither the Trustee or other successor
Servicer shall have any liability for the predecessor Servicer's performance of,
or failure to perform, such duties and obligations.
(3) No appointment of a successor to the Servicer under this
Agreement shall be effective until the assumption by the successor of all of the
Servicer's responsibilities, duties and liabilities hereunder. In connection
with such appointment and assumption described herein, the Trustee may make such
arrangements for the compensation of such successor out of payments on Mortgage
Loans as it and such successor shall agree; provided, however, that no such
compensation shall be in excess of that permitted the Servicer as such
hereunder. The Depositor, the Trustee and such successor shall take such action,
consistent with this Agreement, as shall be necessary to effectuate any such
succession. Pending appointment of a successor to the Servicer under this
Agreement or the Trustee shall act in such capacity as hereinabove provided.
Any successor to the Servicer, including the Trustee, shall
during the term of its service as servicer continue to service and administer
the Mortgage Loans for the benefit of Certificateholders, and maintain in force
a policy or policies of insurance covering errors and omissions in the
performance of its obligations as Servicer hereunder and a Fidelity Bond in
respect of its officers, employees and agents to the same extent as the Servicer
is so required pursuant to Section 3.14.
(b) In connection with the termination or resignation of the
Servicer hereunder, either (i) the successor servicer, including the Trustee if
the Trustee is acting as successor Servicer, shall represent and warrant that it
is a member of MERS in good standing and shall agree to comply in all material
respects with the rules and procedures of MERS in connection with the servicing
of the Mortgage Loans that are registered with MERS, in which case the
predecessor Servicer shall cooperate with the successor Servicer in causing MERS
to revise its records to reflect the transfer of servicing to the successor
Servicer as necessary under MERS' rules and regulations, or (ii) the
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predecessor Servicer shall cooperate with the successor Servicer in causing MERS
to execute and deliver an assignment of Mortgage in recordable form to transfer
the Mortgage from MERS to the Trustee and to execute and deliver such other
notices, documents and other instruments as may be necessary or desirable to
effect a transfer of such Mortgage Loan or servicing of such Mortgage Loan on
the MERS(R) System to the successor Servicer. The predecessor Servicer shall
file or cause to be filed any such assignment in the appropriate recording
office. The predecessor Servicer shall bear any and all fees of MERS, costs of
preparing any assignments of Mortgage, and fees and costs of filing any
assignments of Mortgage that may be required under this Section 7.02(b).
SECTION 7.03. Notification to Certificateholders.
(a) Upon any termination of the Servicer pursuant to Section
7.01 above or any appointment of a successor to the Servicer pursuant to Section
7.02 above, the Trustee shall give prompt written notice thereof to
Certificateholders and the NIMS Insurer at their respective addresses appearing
in the Certificate Register.
(b) Not later than the later of 60 days after the occurrence
of any event, which constitutes or which, with notice or lapse of time or both,
would constitute a Servicer Event of Default or five days after a Responsible
Officer of the Trustee becomes aware of the occurrence of such an event, the
Trustee shall transmit by mail to the NIMS Insurer and to all Holders of
Certificates notice of each such occurrence, unless such default or Servicer
Event of Default shall have been cured or waived.
SECTION 7.04. Waiver of Servicer Events of Default.
The Holders representing at least 66% of the Voting Rights
(with the consent of the NIMS Insurer) evidenced by all Classes of Certificates
affected by any default or Servicer Event of Default hereunder may waive such
default or Servicer Event of Default; provided, however, that a default or
Servicer Event of Default under clause (i) or (vii) of Section 7.01 may be
waived only by all of the Holders of the Regular Certificates (with the consent
of the NIMS Insurer). Upon any such waiver of a default or Servicer Event of
Default, such default or Servicer Event of Default shall cease to exist and
shall be deemed to have been remedied for every purpose hereunder. No such
waiver shall extend to any subsequent or other default or Servicer Event of
Default or impair any right consequent thereon except to the extent expressly so
waived. Notice of any such waiver shall be given by the Trustee to the Rating
Agencies and the NIMS Insurer.
SECTION 7.05. Survivability of Servicer Liabilities.
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, upon
termination of the Servicer hereunder, any liabilities of the Servicer which
accrued prior to such termination shall survive such termination.
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ARTICLE VIII
CONCERNING THE TRUSTEE
SECTION 8.01. Duties of Trustee
The Trustee prior to the occurrence of a Servicer Event of
Default and after the curing of all Servicer Events of Default which may have
occurred, undertakes to perform such duties and only such duties as are
specifically set forth in this Agreement. During a Servicer Event of Default,
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. Any permissive right of the Trustee enumerated in
this Agreement shall not be construed as a duty.
The Trustee upon receipt of all resolutions, certificates,
statements, opinions, reports, documents, orders or other instruments furnished
to it, which are specifically required to be furnished pursuant to any provision
of this Agreement, shall examine them to determine whether they conform to the
requirements of this Agreement; provided, however, that the Trustee will not be
responsible for the accuracy or content of any such resolutions, certificates,
statements, opinions, reports, documents or other instruments. If any such
instrument is found not to conform to the requirements of this Agreement in a
material manner, it shall take such action as it deems appropriate to have the
instrument corrected, and if the instrument is not corrected to its
satisfaction, it will provide notice thereof to the Certificateholders and the
NIMS Insurer.
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 misconduct; provided, however, that:
(i) Prior to the occurrence of a Servicer Event of Default,
and after the curing of all such Servicer Events of Default which may
have occurred, the duties and obligations of the Trustee shall be
determined solely by the express provisions of this Agreement, the
Trustee shall be liable except for the performance of such duties and
obligations as are specifically set forth in this Agreement, no implied
covenants or obligations shall be read into this Agreement against the
Trustee, and in the absence of bad faith on the part of the Trustee,
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 that conform to the
requirements of this Agreement;
(ii) The Trustee shall not be personally liable for an error
of judgment made in good faith by a Responsible Officer or Responsible
Officers of it unless it shall be proved that it was negligent in
ascertaining the pertinent facts;
(iii) The Trustee shall not be personally 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 NIMS Insurer or the
Holders of Certificates entitled to at least 25% of the Voting Rights
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relating to the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for
any remedy available to it or exercising any trust or power conferred
upon it under this Agreement; and
(iv) The Trustee shall not be required to take notice or be
deemed to have notice or knowledge of any default or Master Servicer Event of
Termination unless a Responsible Officer of the Trustee at the Corporate Trust
Office obtains actual knowledge of such failure or the Trustee receives written
notice of such failure from the Depositor, the Servicer or the Holders of
Certificates evidencing not less than 51% of the Voting Rights.
The Trustee shall not be required to expend or risk its own funds or
otherwise incur financial liability in the performance of any of its duties
hereunder, or in the exercise of any of its rights or powers, if there is
reasonable ground for believing that the repayment of such funds or adequate
indemnity against such risk or liability is not reasonably assured to it, and
none of the provisions contained in this Agreement shall in any event require
the Trustee to perform, or be responsible for the manner of performance of, any
of the obligations of the Servicer under this Agreement, except during such
time, if any, as the Trustee shall be the successor to, and be vested with the
rights, duties, powers and privileges of, the Master Servicer in accordance with
the terms of this Agreement
SECTION 8.02. Certain Matters Affecting the Trustee
(a) Except as otherwise provided in Section 8.01:
(i) The Trustee may request and rely upon and shall be
protected in acting or refraining from acting upon any resolution,
Officers'Certificate, certificate of auditors or any other certificate,
statement, instrument, opinion, report, notice, request, consent,
order, appraisal, bond or other paper or document reasonably believed
by it to be genuine and to have been signed or presented by the proper
party or parties;
(ii) The Trustee may consult with counsel 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;
(iii) The Trustee shall not be under any obligation to
exercise any of the trusts 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 or the NIMS Insurer, pursuant to the provisions of
this Agreement, unless such Certificateholders or the NIMS Insurer, as
applicable, shall have offered to the Trustee reasonable security or
indemnity against the costs, expenses and liabilities which may be
incurred therein or thereby; nothing contained herein shall, however,
relieve the Trustee of the obligation, upon the occurrence of a
Servicer Event of Default (which has not been cured or waived), to
exercise such of the rights and powers vested in it by this Agreement,
and to 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;
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(iv) The Trustee shall not be personally 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;
(v) Prior to the occurrence of a Servicer Event of Default
hereunder and after the curing of all Servicer Events of Default which
may have occurred, 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 the NIMS Insurer or the Holders of
Certificates entitled to at least 25% of the Voting Rights; provided,
however, that if the payment within a reasonable time to the Trustee,
of the costs, expenses or liabilities likely to be incurred by it in
the making of such investigation is, in the opinion of the Trustee, not
reasonably assured to the Trustee, by such Certificateholders, the
Trustee may require reasonable indemnity against such expense, or
liability from such Certificateholders or the NIMS Insurer, as
applicable, as a condition to taking any such action;
(vi) The Trustee may execute any of the trusts or powers
hereunder or perform any duties hereunder either directly or by or
through agents or attorneys; provided, that the Trustee shall not be
responsible for any negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the
Custodian or any such agents or attorneys appointed by it with due
care; and
(vii) The Trustee shall not be personally liable for any loss
resulting from the investment of funds held in the Collection Account
at the direction of the Servicer pursuant to Section 3.12.
(b) All rights of action under this Agreement or under any of
the Certificates, enforceable by the Trustee, may be enforced by it without the
possession of any of the Certificates, or the production thereof at the trial or
other proceeding relating thereto, and any such suit, action or proceeding
instituted by the Trustee shall be brought in its name for the benefit of all
the Holders of such Certificates, subject to the provisions of this Agreement.
(c) [Reserved].
SECTION 8.03. Trustee not Liable for Certificates or Mortgage
Loans.
The recitals contained herein and in the Certificates (other
than the signature of the Trustee, the authentication of the Trustee on the
Certificates, the acknowledgments of the Trustee contained in Article II and the
representations and warranties of the Trustee in Section 8.12) shall be taken as
the statements of the Depositor and the Trustee shall not assume any
responsibility for their correctness. The Trustee shall not make any
representations or warranties as to the validity or sufficiency of this
Agreement (other than as specifically set forth in Section 8.12) or of the
Certificates (other than the signature of the Trustee, and authentication of the
Trustee on the Certificates) or of any Mortgage Loan or related document or of
MERS or the MERS(R) System. The Trustee shall not be accountable for the use or
application by the Depositor of any of the Certificates or of the proceeds of
such Certificates, or for the use or application of any funds paid to the
Depositor or the Servicer in respect of the Mortgage Loans or deposited in or
withdrawn from the
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Collection Account by the Servicer, other than any funds held by or on behalf of
the Trustee in accordance with Section 3.10.
SECTION 8.04. Trustee May Own Certificates.
The Trustee in its individual capacity or any other capacity
may become the owner or pledgee of Certificates with the same rights it would
have if it were not the Trustee.
SECTION 8.05. Trustee's Fees and Expenses.
The Trustee shall be entitled to withdraw from the
Distribution Account, pursuant to Section 3.11(b), on each Distribution Date and
pay to itself the Trustee Fee. The Trustee and any director, officer, employee
or agent of the Trustee, shall be indemnified by the Trust Fund and held
harmless against any loss, liability or expense (not including expenses,
disbursements and advances incurred or made by the Trustee including the
compensation and the expenses and disbursements of its agents and counsel, in
the ordinary course of the Trustee's performance in accordance with the
provisions of this Agreement) incurred by the Trustee arising out of or in
connection with the acceptance or administration of its obligations and duties
under this Agreement up to a limit of $600,000 per calender year, other than any
loss, liability or expense (i) resulting from any breach of the Servicer's
obligations in connection with this Agreement, (ii) that constitutes a specific
liability of the Trustee pursuant to Section 10.01(g) or (iii) any loss,
liability or expense incurred by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or
negligence in the performance of duties hereunder or by reason of reckless
disregard of obligations and duties hereunder as a result of a breach of the
Trustee's obligations under Article X hereof. It is understood by the parties
hereto that a "claim" as used in the preceding sentence includes any claim for
indemnification made by the Custodian under Section 11 of the Custodial
Agreement. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Trustee shall be
reimbursed from the Trust Fund for all Servicing Transfer Costs without regard
to the annual limitation.
SECTION 8.06. Eligibility Requirements for Trustee
The Trustee hereunder shall at all times be a corporation or
an association (other than the Depositor, the Originator, the Seller, the
Servicer or any Affiliate of the foregoing) organized and doing business under
the laws of any 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 (or a member of a bank holding company whose capital and
surplus is at least $50,000,000) and subject to supervision or examination by
federal or state authority. If such corporation or association publishes reports
of conditions at least annually, pursuant to law or to the requirements of the
aforesaid supervising or examining authority, then for the purposes of this
Section 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 conditions so published. In case at any time the Trustee shall
cease to be eligible in accordance with the provisions of this Section, the
Trustee shall resign immediately in the manner and with the effect specified in
Section 8.07.
SECTION 8.07. Resignation and Removal of the Trustee
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The Trustee may at any time resign and be discharged from the
trust hereby created by giving written notice thereof to the Depositor, the NIMS
Insurer, the Servicer and to the Certificateholders. Upon receiving such notice
of resignation, the Depositor shall promptly appoint a successor trustee
acceptable to the NIMS Insurer by written instrument, in duplicate, which
instrument shall be delivered to the resigning Trustee and to the successor
trustee. A copy of such instrument shall be delivered to the Certificateholders,
the Trustee and the Servicer by the Depositor. If no successor trustee shall
have been so appointed and have accepted appointment within 30 days after the
giving of such notice of 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 the provisions of Section 8.06 and shall fail to resign after
written request therefor by the Depositor or the NIMS Insurer, or if at any time
the Trustee shall become incapable of acting, or shall be adjudged 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, then the Depositor or the NIMS Insurer may remove the and appoint a
successor trustee acceptable to the NIMS Insurer by written instrument, in
duplicate, which instrument shall be delivered to the Trustee so removed and to
the successor trustee. A copy of such instrument shall be delivered to the
Certificateholders, the Trustee and the Servicer by the Depositor.
The Holders of Certificates entitled to at least 51% of the
Voting Rights (or the NIMS Insurer upon failure of the Trustee to perform its
obligations hereunder) may at any time remove the Trustee and appoint a
successor trustee acceptable to the NIMS Insurer by written instrument or
instruments, in triplicate, signed by such Holders or their attorneys-in-fact
duly authorized, one complete set of which instruments shall be delivered to the
Depositor, one complete set to the Trustee so removed and one complete set to
the successor so appointed. A copy of such instrument shall be delivered to the
Certificateholders and the Servicer by the Depositor.
Any resignation or removal of the Trustee and appointment of a
successor trustee, pursuant to any of the provisions of this Section shall not
become effective until acceptance of appointment by the successor trustee as
provided in Section 8.08. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event the
Trustee is unable to continue to perform its obligations pursuant to the terms
of this Agreement prior to the appointment of a successor, the Trustee shall be
obligated to perform such obligations until a new trustee is appointed. Such
performance shall be without prejudice to any claim by a party hereto or
beneficiary hereof resulting from the Trustee's breach of its obligations
hereunder.
SECTION 8.08. Successor Trustee
Any successor trustee appointed as provided in Section 8.07
shall execute, acknowledge and deliver to the Depositor, the NIMS Insurer and
its predecessor trustee 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 predecessor
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trustee shall deliver to the successor trustee all Mortgage Files and related
documents and statements to the extent held by it hereunder, as well as all
moneys, held by it hereunder (other than any Mortgage Files at the time held by
the Custodian, which Custodian shall become the agent of any successor trustee
hereunder), and the Depositor 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 unless at the time of such acceptance such successor trustee shall
be eligible under the provisions of Section 8.06 and the appointment of such
successor trustee shall not result in a downgrading of any Class of Certificates
by any Rating Agency, as evidenced by a letter from each Rating Agency.
Upon acceptance of appointment by a successor trustee, as
provided in this Section, the Depositor shall mail notice of the succession of
such trustee hereunder to all Holders of Certificates at their addresses as
shown in the Certificate Register. 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 Trustee.
Any corporation or association into which either the Trustee
may be merged or converted or with which it may be consolidated or any
corporation or association resulting from any merger, conversion or
consolidation to which the Trustee shall be a party, or any corporation or
association succeeding to the business of the Trustee shall be the successor of
the Trustee hereunder, provided such corporation or association shall be
eligible under the provisions of Section 8.06, 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.
SECTION 8.10. Appointment of Co-Trustee or Separate Trustee.
Notwithstanding any other provisions hereof, at any time, for
the purpose of meeting any legal requirements of any jurisdiction in which any
part of REMIC I or property securing the same may at the time be located, the
Trustee shall have the power and shall execute and deliver all instruments to
appoint one or more Persons approved by the Trustee and the NIMS Insurer to act
as co-trustee or co-trustees, jointly with the Trustee, or separate trustee or
separate trustees, of all or any part of REMIC I, and to vest in such Person or
Persons, in such capacity, such title to REMIC I, or any part thereof, and,
subject to the other provisions of this Section 8.10, such powers, duties,
obligations, rights and trusts as the Trustee may consider necessary or
desirable. Any such co-trustee or separate trustee shall be subject to the
written approval of the NIMS Insurer. If the NIMS Insurer shall not have joined
in such appointment within 15 days after the receipt by it of a request to do
so, 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 hereunder and no notice to
Holders of Certificates of the appointment of co-trustee(s) or separate
trustee(s) shall be required under Section 8.08 hereof.
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In the case of any appointment of a co-trustee or separate
trustee pursuant to this Section 8.10 all rights, powers, duties and obligations
conferred or imposed upon the Trustee shall be conferred or imposed upon and
exercised or performed by the Trustee and such separate trustee or co-trustee
jointly, except to the extent that under any law of any jurisdiction in which
any particular act or acts are to be performed by the Trustee (whether as
Trustee hereunder or as successor to a defaulting 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 REMIC I or any portion thereof in any such jurisdiction) shall be
exercised and performed by such separate trustee or co-trustee at the direction
of the Trustee.
Any notice, request or other writing given to the Trustee
shall be deemed to have been given to each of the then separate trustees and
co-trustees, 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 trust 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 NIMS Insurer.
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 or co-trustee.
SECTION 8.11. Appointment of Office or Agency; Appointment of
Custodian.
The Trustee will appoint an office or agency in the City of
St. Xxxx, Minnesota where the Certificates may be surrendered for registration
of transfer or exchange, and presented for final distribution, and where notices
and demands to or upon the Trustee in respect of the Certificates and this
Agreement may be served.
The Trustee may, with the consent of the Depositor, the
Servicer and the NIMS Insurer, appoint the Custodian to hold all or a portion of
the Mortgage Files as agent for the Trustee, by entering into the Custodial
Agreement. The appointment of the Custodian may at any time be terminated and a
substitute Custodian appointed therefor upon the reasonable request of the
Servicer or the NIMS Insurer to the Trustee, the consent to which shall not be
unreasonably withheld. The Trustee initially appoints Xxxxx Fargo Bank, N.A. as
Custodian, and the Depositor and the Servicer each consent to such appointment.
Subject to Article VIII hereof, the Trustee agrees to comply with the terms of
the Custodial Agreement and to enforce the terms and provisions thereof against
the Custodian for the benefit of the Certificateholders having an interest in
any Mortgage File held by the Custodian. The Custodian shall be a depository
institution or trust company subject to supervision by federal or state
authority, shall have combined capital and surplus of at least
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$10,000,000 and shall be qualified to do business in the jurisdiction in which
it holds any Mortgage File. Subject to Section 8.02(a), in no event shall the
appointment of the Custodian pursuant to the Custodial Agreement diminish the
obligations of the Trustee hereunder.
SECTION 8.12. Representations and Warranties.
The Trustee hereby represents and warrants to the Servicer and
the Depositor, as of the Closing Date, that:
(i) It is a national banking association duly organized,
validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the United
States of America.
(ii) The execution and delivery of this Agreement by it, and
the performance and compliance with the terms of this Agreement by it,
will not violate its articles of association or bylaws or constitute a
default (or an event which, with notice or lapse of time, or both,
would constitute a default) under, or result in the breach of, any
material agreement or other instrument to which it is a party or which
is applicable to it or any of its assets.
(iii) It has the full power and authority to enter into and
consummate all transactions contemplated by this Agreement, has duly
authorized the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement,
and has duly executed and delivered this Agreement.
(iv) This Agreement, assuming due authorization, execution and
delivery by the other parties hereto, constitutes a valid, legal and
binding obligation of it, enforceable against it in accordance with the
terms hereof, subject to (A) applicable bankruptcy, insolvency,
receivership, reorganization, moratorium and other laws affecting the
enforcement of creditors'rights generally, and (B) general principles
of equity, regardless of whether such enforcement is considered in a
proceeding in equity or at law.
(v) It is not in violation of, and its execution and delivery
of this Agreement and its performance and compliance with the terms of
this Agreement will not constitute a violation of, any law, any order
or decree of any court or arbiter, or any order, regulation or demand
of any federal, state or local governmental or regulatory authority,
which violation, in its good faith and reasonable judgment, is likely
to affect materially and adversely either the ability of it to perform
its obligations under this Agreement or its financial condition.
(vi) No litigation is pending or, to the best of its
knowledge, threatened against it, which would prohibit it from entering
into this Agreement or, in its good faith reasonable judgment, is
likely to materially and adversely affect either the ability of it to
perform its obligations under this Agreement or its financial
condition.
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ARTICLE IX
TERMINATION
SECTION 9.01. Termination Upon Repurchase or Liquidation of
All Mortgage Loans.
(a) Subject to Section 9.02, the respective obligations and
responsibilities under this Agreement of the Depositor, the Servicer and the
Trustee (other than the indemnification obligations of the Servicer pursuant to
Section 6.03 and of the Servicer to make remittances to the Trustee and the
Trustee to make payments in respect of the REMIC I Regular Interests and the
Classes of Certificates as hereinafter set forth) shall terminate upon payment
to the Certificateholders and the deposit of all amounts held by or on behalf of
the Trustee and required hereunder to be so paid or deposited on the
Distribution Date coinciding with or following the earlier to occur of (i) the
purchase by the Terminator (as defined below) of all Mortgage Loans and each REO
Property remaining in REMIC I and (ii) the final payment or other liquidation
(or any advance with respect thereto) of the last Mortgage Loan or REO Property
remaining in REMIC I; provided, however, that in no event shall the trust
created hereby continue beyond the expiration of 21 years from the death of the
last survivor of the descendants of Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx, the late ambassador of
the United States to the Court of St. Xxxxx, living on the date hereof. Subject
to Section 3.10 hereof, the purchase by the Terminator of all Mortgage Loans and
each REO Property remaining in REMIC I shall be at a price (the "Termination
Price") equal to the greater of (i) the Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage
Loans and the appraised value of any REO Properties, such appraisal to be
conducted by an Independent appraiser mutually agreed upon by the Terminator and
the Trustee in their reasonable discretion and (ii) the fair market value of all
of the assets of REMIC I (as determined by the Terminator and the Trustee, as of
the close of business on the third Business Day next preceding the date upon
which notice of any such termination is furnished to Certificateholders pursuant
to the third paragraph of this Section 9.01) in each case, plus accrued and
unpaid interest thereon at the weighted average of the Mortgage Rates through
the end of the Due Period preceding the final Distribution Date, plus
unreimbursed Servicing Advances, Advances, any unpaid Servicing Fees and Trustee
Fees allocable to such Mortgage Loans and REO Properties, any accrued and unpaid
Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount; provided, however, such option may only be
exercised if (i) the Termination Price is sufficient to pay all interest accrued
on, as well as amounts necessary to retire the principal balance of, each class
of notes issued pursuant to the Indenture and any remaining amounts owed to the
trustee under the Indenture and the NIMS Insurer on the date such notes are
retired and (ii) the fair market value of the Mortgage Loans and REO Properties
determined as described above is at least equal to the Principal Balance of the
Mortgage Loans (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due
during the related Due Period, to the extent received or advanced, and
unscheduled collections of principal received during the related Prepayment
Period) and the appraised value of the REO Properties.
(b) The majority holder of the Class CE Certificates (so long
as such holder is not an affiliate of the Seller) or if such majority holder
fails to exercise such right, the Servicer (or if the Servicer fails to exercise
such right, the NIMS Insurer) shall have the right (the party exercising such
right, the "Terminator"), to purchase all of the Mortgage Loans and each REO
Property remaining in REMIC I pursuant to clause (i) of the preceding paragraph
no later than the Determination Date
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in the month immediately preceding the Distribution Date on which the
Certificates will be retired; provided, however, that the Terminator may elect
to purchase all of the Mortgage Loans and each REO Property remaining in REMIC I
pursuant to clause (i) above only if the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of
the Mortgage Loans and each REO Property remaining in the Trust Fund at the time
of such election is reduced to less than 10% of the aggregate Stated Principal
Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the Cut-off Date. By acceptance of the
Residual Certificates, the Holder of the Residual Certificates agrees for so
long as any notes insured by the NIMS Insurer and secured by all or a portion of
the Class CE, Class P or Class R Certificates are outstanding, in connection
with any termination hereunder, to assign and transfer any amounts in excess of
par, and to the extent received in respect of such termination, to pay any such
amounts to the Holders of the Class CE Certificates.
(c) Notice of the liquidation of the Certificates shall be
given promptly by the Trustee by letter to Certificateholders and the NIMS
Insurer mailed (a) in the event such notice is given in connection with the
purchase of the Mortgage Loans and each REO Property by the Terminator, not
earlier than the 10th day and not later than the 20th day of the month next
preceding the month of the final distribution on the Certificates or (b)
otherwise during the month of such final distribution on or before the
Determination Date in such month, in each case specifying (i) the Distribution
Date upon which the Trust Fund will terminate and the final payment in respect
of the REMIC I Regular Interests and the Certificates will be made upon
presentation and surrender of the related Certificates at the office of the
Trustee therein designated, (ii) the amount of any such final payment, (iii)
that no interest shall accrue in respect of the REMIC I Regular Interests or the
Certificates from and after the Accrual Period relating to the final
Distribution Date therefor and (iv) that the Record Date otherwise applicable to
such Distribution Date is not applicable, payments being made only upon
presentation and surrender of the Certificates at the office of the Trustee . In
the event such notice is given in connection with the purchase of all of the
Mortgage Loans and each REO Property remaining in REMIC I by the Terminator, the
Terminator shall deliver to the Trustee for deposit in the Distribution Account
not later than the last Business Day of the month next preceding the month of
the final distribution on the Certificates an amount in immediately available
funds equal to the Termination Price. The Trustee shall remit to the Servicer
from such funds deposited in the Distribution Account (i) any amounts which the
Servicer would be permitted to withdraw and retain from the Collection Account
pursuant to Section 3.11 and (ii) any other amounts otherwise payable by the
Trustee to the Servicer from amounts on deposit in the Distribution Account
pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, in each case prior to making any final
distributions pursuant to Section 10.01(d) below. Upon certification to the
Trustee by the Terminator of the making of such final deposit, the Trustee shall
promptly release to the Terminator the Mortgage Files for the remaining Mortgage
Loans, and the Trustee shall execute all assignments, endorsements and other
instruments necessary to effectuate such transfer.
(d) Upon presentation of the Certificates by the
Certificateholders on the final Distribution Date, the Trustee shall distribute
to each Certificateholder so presenting and surrendering its Certificates the
amount otherwise distributable on such Distribution Date in accordance with
Section 4.01 in respect of the Certificates so presented and surrendered. Any
funds not distributed to any Holder or Holders of Certificates being retired on
such Distribution Date because of the failure of such Holder or Holders to
tender their Certificates shall, on such date, be set aside and held in trust
and credited to the account of the appropriate non-tendering Holder or
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Holders. If any Certificates as to which notice has been given pursuant to this
Section 9.01 shall not have been surrendered for cancellation within six months
after the time specified in such notice, the Trustee shall mail a second notice
to the remaining non-tendering Certificateholders to surrender their
Certificates for cancellation in order to receive the final distribution with
respect thereto. If within one year after the second notice all such
Certificates shall not have been surrendered for cancellation, the Trustee
shall, directly or through an agent, mail a final notice to the remaining non-
tendering Certificateholders concerning surrender of their Certificates. The
costs and expenses of maintaining the funds in trust and of contacting such
Certificateholders shall be paid out of the assets remaining in the Trust Fund.
If within one year after the final notice any such Certificates shall not have
been surrendered for cancellation, the Trustee shall pay to UBS Securities LLC
all such amounts, and all rights of non-tendering Certificateholders in or to
such amounts shall thereupon cease. No interest shall accrue or be payable to
any Certificateholder on any amount held in trust by the Trustee as a result of
such Certificateholder's failure to surrender its Certificate(s) for final
payment thereof in accordance with this Section 9.01. Any such amounts held in
trust by the Trustee shall be held in an Eligible Account and the Trustee may
direct any depository institution maintaining such account to invest the funds
in one or more Permitted Investments. All income and gain realized from the
investment of funds deposited in such accounts held in trust by the Trustee
shall be for the benefit of the Trustee; provided, however, that the Trustee
shall deposit in such account the amount of any loss of principal incurred in
respect of any such Permitted Investment made with funds in such accounts
immediately upon the realization of such loss.
Immediately following the deposit of funds in trust hereunder
in respect of the Certificates, the Trust Fund shall terminate.
SECTION 9.02. Additional Termination Requirements.
(a) In the event that the Terminator purchases all the
Mortgage Loans and each REO Property or the final payment on or other
liquidation of the last Mortgage Loan or REO Property remaining in REMIC I
pursuant to Section 9.01, the Trust Fund shall be terminated in accordance with
the following additional requirements, unless the Trustee and the Servicer have
received an Opinion of Counsel, which Opinion of Counsel shall be at the expense
of the Terminator (or in connection with a termination resulting from the final
payment on or other liquidation of the last Mortgage Loan or REO Property
remaining in REMIC I, which Opinion of Counsel shall be at the expense of the
person seeking nonadherence to the following additional requirements but which
in no event shall be at the expense of the Trust Fund or, unless it is the
person seeking nonadherence to the following additional requirements, the
Servicer or the Trustee), to the effect that the failure of REMIC I to comply
with such additional requirements of this Section 9.02 will not (A) result in
the imposition on the Trust Fund of taxes on "prohibited transactions," as
described in Section 860F of the Code, or (B) cause REMIC I to fail to qualify
as a REMIC at any time that any Certificate is outstanding:
(i) The Trustee shall specify the first day in the 90-day
liquidation period in a statement attached to each Trust REMIC's final
Tax Return pursuant to Treasury regulation Section 1.860F-1 and shall
satisfy all requirements of a qualified liquidation under Section 860F
of the Code and any regulations thereunder, as evidenced by an Opinion
of Counsel obtained at the expense of the Terminator;
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(ii) During such 90-day liquidation period and, at or prior to
the time of making of the final payment on the Certificates, the
Trustee shall sell all of the assets of REMIC I to the Terminator for
cash; and
(iii) At the time of the making of the final payment on the
Certificates, the Trustee shall distribute or credit, or cause to be
distributed or credited, to the Holders of the Residual Certificates
all cash on hand in the Trust Fund (other than cash retained to meet
claims), and the Trust Fund shall terminate at that time.
(b) At the expense of the Terminator, the Depositor shall
prepare or cause to be prepared the documentation required in connection with
the adoption of a plan of liquidation of each Trust REMIC pursuant to this
Section 9.02.
(c) By their acceptance of Certificates, the Holders thereof
hereby agree to authorize the Trustee to specify the 90-day liquidation period
for each Trust REMIC, which authorization shall be binding upon all successor
Certificateholders.
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ARTICLE X
REMIC PROVISIONS
SECTION 10.01. REMIC Administration.
(a) The Trustee shall elect to treat each Trust REMIC as a
REMIC under the Code and, if necessary, under applicable state law. Each such
election will be made by the Trustee on Form 1066 or other appropriate federal
tax or information return or any appropriate state return for the taxable year
ending on the last day of the calendar year in which the Certificates are
issued. For the purposes of the REMIC election in respect of REMIC I, the REMIC
I Regular Interests shall be designated as the Regular Interests in REMIC I and
the Class R-I Interest shall be designated as the Residual Interest in REMIC I.
The Class A Certificates, the Mezzanine Certificates, the Class CE Interest and
the Class P Interest shall be designated as the Regular Interests in REMIC II
and the Class R-II Interest shall be designated as the Residual Interest in
REMIC II. The CE Certificates shall be designated as the Regular Interests in
REMIC III and the Class R-III Interest shall be designated as the Residual
Interest in REMIC III. The P Certificates shall be designated as the Regular
Interests in REMIC IV and the Class R-IV Interest shall be designated as the
Residual Interest in REMIC IV. The Trustee shall not permit the creation of any
"interests" in any Trust REMIC (within the meaning of Section 860G of the Code)
other than the REMIC I Regular Interests, the Class CE Interest, the Class P
Interest and the interests represented by the Certificates.
(b) The Closing Date is hereby designated as the "Startup Day"
of each Trust REMIC within the meaning of Section 860G(a)(9) of the Code.
(c) The Trustee shall be reimbursed for any and all expenses
relating to any tax audit of the Trust Fund (including, but not limited to, any
professional fees or any administrative or judicial proceedings with respect to
any Trust REMIC that involve the Internal Revenue Service or state tax
authorities), including the expense of obtaining any tax related Opinion of
Counsel except as specified herein. The Trustee, as agent for each Trust REMIC's
tax matters person shall (i) act on behalf of the Trust Fund in relation to any
tax matter or controversy involving any Trust REMIC and (ii) represent the Trust
Fund in any administrative or judicial proceeding relating to an examination or
audit by any governmental taxing authority with respect thereto. The holder of
the largest Percentage Interest of the Residual Certificates shall be
designated, in the manner provided under Treasury regulations section
1.860F-4(d) and Treasury regulations section 301.6231(a)(7)-1, as the tax
matters person of the related REMIC created hereunder. By their acceptance
thereof, the holder of the largest Percentage Interest of the Residual
Certificates hereby agrees to irrevocably appoint the Trustee or an Affiliate as
its agent to perform all of the duties of the tax matters person for the Trust
Fund.
(d) The Trustee shall prepare, sign and file all of the Tax
Returns (including Form 8811, which must be filed within 30 days following the
Closing Date) in respect of each Trust REMIC. The expenses of preparing and
filing such returns shall be borne by the Trustee without any right of
reimbursement therefor.
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(e) The Trustee shall perform on behalf of each Trust REMIC
all reporting and other tax compliance duties that are the responsibility of
such REMIC under the Code, the REMIC Provisions or other compliance guidance
issued by the Internal Revenue Service or any state or local taxing authority.
Among its other duties, as required by the Code, the REMIC Provisions or other
such compliance guidance, the Trustee shall provide (i) to any Transferor of a
Residual Certificate such information as is necessary for the application of any
tax relating to the transfer of a Residual Certificate to any Person who is not
a Permitted Transferee, (ii) to the Certificateholders such information or
reports as are required by the Code or the REMIC Provisions including reports
relating to interest, original issue discount and market discount or premium
(using the Prepayment Assumption as required) and (iii) to the Internal Revenue
Service the name, title, address and telephone number of the person who will
serve as the representative of each Trust REMIC. The Depositor shall provide or
cause to be provided to the Trustee, within ten (10) days after the Closing
Date, all information or data that the Trustee reasonably determines to be
relevant for tax purposes as to the valuations and issue prices of the
Certificates, including, without limitation, the price, yield, prepayment
assumption and projected cash flow of the Certificates.
(f) The Trustee shall take such action and shall cause each
Trust REMIC to take such action as shall be necessary to create or maintain the
status thereof as a REMIC under the REMIC Provisions. The Trustee shall not take
any action or cause the Trust Fund to take any action or fail to take (or fail
to cause to be taken) any action 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 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) (either such event, an "Adverse REMIC Event")
unless the Trustee and the NIMS Insurer has received an Opinion of Counsel,
addressed to the Trustee (at the expense of the party seeking to take such
action but in no event at the expense of the Trustee) to the effect that the
contemplated action will not, with respect to any Trust REMIC, endanger such
status or result in the imposition of such a tax, nor shall the Servicer take or
fail to take any action (whether or not authorized hereunder) as to which the
Trustee and the NIMS Insurer has advised it in writing that it has received an
Opinion of Counsel to the effect that an Adverse REMIC Event could occur with
respect to such action; provided that the Servicer may conclusively rely on such
Opinion of Counsel and shall incur no liability for its action or failure to act
in accordance with such Opinion of Counsel. In addition, prior to taking any
action with respect to any Trust REMIC or the respective assets of each, or
causing any Trust REMIC to take any action, which is not contemplated under the
terms of this Agreement, the Servicer will consult with the Trustee, the NIMS
Insurer or its designee, in writing, with respect to whether such action could
cause an Adverse REMIC Event to occur with respect to any Trust REMIC and the
Servicer shall not take any such action or cause any Trust REMIC to take any
such action as to which the Trustee or the NIMS Insurer has advised it in
writing that an Adverse REMIC Event could occur; provided that the Servicer may
conclusively rely on such writing and shall incur no liability for its action or
failure to act in accordance with such writing. The Trustee or the NIMS Insurer
may consult with counsel to make such written advice, and the cost of same shall
be borne by the party seeking to take the action not permitted by this
Agreement, but in no event shall such cost be an expense of the Trustee. At all
times as may be required by the Code, the Trustee will ensure that substantially
all of the assets of REMIC I will consist of "qualified mortgages" as defined in
Section 860G(a)(3) of the Code and
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"permitted investments" as defined in Section 860G(a)(5) of the Code, to the
extent such obligations are within the Trustee's control and not otherwise
inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement.
(g) In the event that any tax is imposed on "prohibited
transactions" of any REMIC created hereunder as defined in Section 860F(a)(2) of
the Code, on the "net income from foreclosure property" of such REMIC as defined
in Section 860G(c) of the Code, on any contributions to any such REMIC after the
Startup Day therefor pursuant to Section 860G(d) of the Code, or any other tax
is imposed by the Code or any applicable provisions of state or local tax laws,
such tax shall be charged (i) to the Trustee pursuant to Section 10.03 hereof,
if such tax arises out of or results from a breach by the Trustee of any of its
obligations under this Article X, (ii) to the Servicer pursuant to Section 10.03
hereof, if such tax arises out of or results from a breach by the Servicer of
any of its obligations under Article III or this Article X, or (iii) against
amounts on deposit in the Distribution Account and shall be paid by withdrawal
therefrom.
(h) On or before April 15th of each calendar year, commencing
April 15, 2005, the Trustee shall deliver to each Rating Agency and the NIMS
Insurer an Officer's Certificate of the Trustee stating the Trustee's compliance
with this Article X (without regard to any action taken by any party other than
the Trustee).
(i) The Trustee shall, for federal income tax purposes,
maintain books and records with respect to each Trust REMIC on a calendar year
and on an accrual basis.
(j) Following the Startup Day, neither the Servicer nor the
Trustee shall accept any contributions of assets to any Trust REMIC other than
in connection with any Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan delivered in
accordance with Section 2.03 unless it shall have received an Opinion of Counsel
to the effect that the inclusion of such assets in the Trust Fund will not cause
the related REMIC to fail to qualify as a REMIC at any time that any
Certificates are outstanding or subject such REMIC to any tax under the REMIC
Provisions or other applicable provisions of federal, state and local law or
ordinances.
(k) Neither the Trustee nor the Servicer shall enter into any
arrangement by which any Trust REMIC will receive a fee or other compensation
for services nor permit either REMIC to receive any income from assets other
than "qualified mortgages" as defined in Section 860G(a)(3) of the Code or
"permitted investments" as defined in Section 860G(a)(5) of the Code.
SECTION 10.02. Prohibited Transactions and Activities.
None of the Depositor, the Servicer or the Trustee shall sell,
dispose of or substitute for any of the Mortgage Loans (except in connection
with (i) the foreclosure of a Mortgage Loan, including but not limited to, the
acquisition or sale of a Mortgaged Property acquired by deed in lieu of
foreclosure, (ii) the bankruptcy of REMIC I, (iii) the termination of REMIC I
pursuant to Article IX of this Agreement, (iv) a substitution pursuant to
Article II of this Agreement or (v) a purchase of Mortgage Loans pursuant to
Article II or III of this Agreement), nor acquire any assets for any Trust REMIC
(other than REO Property acquired in respect of a defaulted Mortgage Loan), nor
sell or dispose of any investments in the Collection Account or the Distribution
Account for gain, nor
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accept any contributions to any Trust REMIC after the Closing Date (other than a
Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan delivered in accordance with Section 2.03),
unless it has received an Opinion of Counsel, addressed to the Trustee and the
NIMS Insurer (at the expense of the party seeking to cause such sale,
disposition, substitution, acquisition or contribution but in no event at the
expense of the Trustee) that such sale, disposition, substitution, acquisition
or contribution will not (a) affect adversely the status of any Trust REMIC as a
REMIC or (b) cause any Trust REMIC to be subject to a tax on "prohibited
transactions" or "contributions" pursuant to the REMIC Provisions.
SECTION 10.03. Servicer and Trustee Indemnification.
(a) In the event that any Trust REMIC fails to qualify as a
REMIC, loses its status as a REMIC, or incurs federal, state or local taxes as a
result of a prohibited transaction or prohibited contribution under the REMIC
Provisions due to (i) the negligent performance by the Trustee of its duties and
obligations set forth herein or (ii) any state, local or franchise taxes imposed
upon the Trust Fund as a result of the location of the Trustee or any
co-trustee, the Trustee shall indemnify the NIMS Insurer, the Servicer and the
Trust Fund against any and all Losses resulting from such negligence, including,
without limitation, any reasonable attorneys' fees imposed on or incurred as a
result of a breach of the Trustee's or any co-trustee's covenants; PROVIDED,
HOWEVER, that the Trustee shall not be liable for any such Losses attributable
to the action or inaction of the Servicer, the Depositor or the Holder of such
Residual Certificate, as applicable, nor for any such Losses resulting from
misinformation provided by the Holder of such Residual Certificate on which the
Trustee has relied. The foregoing shall not be deemed to limit or restrict the
rights and remedies of the Holder of such Residual Certificate now or hereafter
existing at law or in equity. Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, in no
event shall the Trustee have any liability (1) for any action or omission that
is taken in accordance with and in compliance with the express terms of, or
which is expressly permitted by the terms of, this Agreement, (2) for any Losses
other than arising out of a negligent performance by the Trustee of its duties
and obligations set forth herein, and (3) for any special or consequential
damages to Certificateholders (in addition to payment of principal and interest
on the Certificates).
(b) In the event that any Trust REMIC fails to qualify as a
REMIC, loses its status as a REMIC, or incurs federal, state or local taxes as a
result of a prohibited transaction or prohibited contribution under the REMIC
Provisions due to (i) the negligent performance by the Servicer of its duties
and obligations set forth herein or (ii) any state, local or franchise taxes
imposed upon the Trust Fund as a result of the location of the Servicer or any
sub-servicer, the Servicer shall indemnify the NIMS Insurer, the Trustee and the
Trust Fund against any and all losses, claims, damages, liabilities or expenses
("Losses") resulting from such negligence, including, without limitation, any
reasonable attorneys' fees imposed on or incurred as a result of a breach of the
Servicer's or any sub- servicer's covenants; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that the
Servicer shall not be liable for any such Losses attributable to the action or
inaction of the Trustee, the Depositor or the Holder of such Residual
Certificate, as applicable, nor for any such Losses resulting from
misinformation provided by the Holder of such Residual Certificate on which the
Servicer has relied. The foregoing shall not be deemed to limit or restrict the
rights and remedies of the Holder of such Residual Certificate now or hereafter
existing at law or in equity. Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, in no
event shall the Servicer have any liability (1) for any action or omission that
is taken in accordance with and in
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compliance with the express terms of, or which is expressly permitted by the
terms of, this Agreement, (2) for any Losses other than arising out of a
negligent performance by the Servicer of its duties and obligations set forth
herein, and (3) for any special or consequential damages to Certificateholders
(in addition to payment of principal and interest on the Certificates).
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ARTICLE XI
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
SECTION 11.01. Amendment.
This Agreement may be amended from time to time by the
Depositor, the Servicer and the Trustee with the consent of the NIMS Insurer and
without the consent of any of the Certificateholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity
or defect, (ii) to correct, modify or supplement any provisions herein
(including to give effect to the expectations of Certificateholders), or (iii)
to make any other provisions with respect to matters or questions arising under
this Agreement which shall not be inconsistent with the provisions of this
Agreement, provided that such action shall not adversely affect in any material
respect the interests of any Certificateholder as evidenced by either (i) an
Opinion of Counsel delivered to the Servicer, the Trustee and the NIMS Insurer
or (ii) confirmation from the Rating Agencies, delivered to the Servicer, the
Trustee and the NIMS Insurer, that such amendment will not result in the
reduction or withdrawal of the rating of any outstanding Class of Certificates.
No amendment shall be deemed to adversely affect in any material respect the
interests of any Certificateholder who shall have consented thereto, and no
Opinion of Counsel shall be required to address the effect of any such amendment
on any such consenting Certificateholder.
This Agreement may also be amended from time to time by the
Depositor, the Servicer, the NIMS Insurer and the Trustee with the consent of
the NIMS Insurer and the Holders of Certificates entitled to at least 66% of the
Voting Rights 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 received on Mortgage Loans which are 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 (as evidenced by either (i) an Opinion of Counsel
delivered to the Trustee and the NIMS Insurer or (ii) confirmation from the
Rating Agencies, delivered to the Servicer, the Trustee and the NIMS Insurer,
that such action will not result in the reduction or withdrawal of the rating of
any outstanding Class of Certificates) in a manner, other than as described in
(i), or (iii) modify the consents required by the immediately preceding clauses
(i) and (ii) without the consent of the Holders of all Certificates then
outstanding. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, for purposes
of the giving or withholding of consents pursuant to this Section 11.01,
Certificates registered in the name of the Depositor or the Servicer or any
Affiliate thereof shall be entitled to Voting Rights with respect to matters
affecting such Certificates.
Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this Agreement,
neither the Trustee nor the NIMS Insurer shall consent to any amendment to this
Agreement unless it shall have first received an Opinion of Counsel satisfactory
to the NIMS Insurer to the effect that such amendment will not result in the
imposition of any tax on any Trust REMIC pursuant to the REMIC Provisions or
cause any Trust REMIC to fail to qualify as a REMIC at any time that any
Certificates are outstanding.
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Promptly after the execution of any such amendment the Trustee
shall furnish a copy of such amendment to each Certificateholder and make
available to each Certificateholder and the NIMS Insurer.
It shall not be necessary for the consent of
Certificateholders under this Section 11.01 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.
The cost of any Opinion of Counsel to be delivered pursuant to
this Section 11.01 shall be borne by the Person seeking the related amendment,
but in no event shall such Opinion of Counsel be an expense of the Trustee.
The Trustee may, but shall not be obligated to enter into any
amendment pursuant to this Section that affects its rights, duties and
immunities under this Agreement or otherwise.
SECTION 11.02. Recordation of Agreement; Counterparts.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, 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 the Servicer at the expense of the Certificateholders, but only upon
direction of the Trustee accompanied by 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 11.03. Limitation on Rights of Certificateholders.
The death or incapacity of any Certificateholder shall not
operate to terminate this Agreement or the Trust, nor entitle such
Certificateholder's legal representatives or heirs to claim an accounting or to
take any action or proceeding in any court for a partition or winding up of the
Trust Fund, nor 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
expressly provided for herein) or in any manner otherwise control the operation
and management of the Trust, or the obligations of the parties hereto, nor shall
anything herein set forth, or contained in the terms of any 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
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third person 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 of any
provision 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 default
and of the continuance thereof, as hereinbefore provided, and unless also the
Holders of Certificates entitled to at least 25% of the Voting Rights shall have
made written request upon 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 15 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 is
understood and intended, and 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 whatsoever by virtue of any
provision of this Agreement to affect, disturb or prejudice the rights of the
Holders of any other of such 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 equal,
ratable and common benefit of all Certificateholders. For the protection and
enforcement of the provisions of this Section, each and every Certificateholder
and the Trustee shall be entitled to such relief as can be given either at law
or in equity.
SECTION 11.04. Governing Law.
This 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.
SECTION 11.05. Notices.
All directions, demands and notices hereunder shall be in
writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given when received if personally
delivered at or mailed by first class mail, postage prepaid, or by express
delivery service or delivered in any other manner specified herein, to (a) in
the case of the Depositor, 0000 Xxxxxx xx xxx Xxxxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx
00000, Attention: Xxxxx XxXxxxxx (telecopy number (000) 000-0000), or such other
address or telecopy number as may hereafter be furnished to the Servicer, the
NIMS Insurer and the Trustee in writing by the Depositor, (b) in the case of the
Servicer, HomEq Servicing Corporation, 0000 Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx,
Xxxxxxxxxx 00000-0000, Attention: Portfolio Management, Facsimile No. (919)
339-6995 with a copy to HomEq Servicing Corporation, 0000 Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx
Xxxxxxx, Xxxxx 000, 0xx Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000, Attention: Legal
Department, Facsimile No. (000) 000-0000, or such other address or telecopy
number as may hereafter be furnished to the Depositor and the Trustee in writing
by the Servicer, (c) in the case of the Trustee, 00 Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xx. Xxxx,
Xxxxxxxxx 00000, Attention: Structured Finance/MASTR 2004-WMC2 (telecopy number
(651) 495- 8090), or such other address or telecopy number as may hereafter be
furnished to the Depositor, the NIMS Insurer, the Trustee and the Servicer in
writing by the Trustee, or such other address or telecopy number as may
hereafter be furnished to the Servicer, the NIMS Insurer and the Depositor
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in writing by the Trustee and (d) in the case of the NIMS Insurer, if any, as
applicable, (i) Radian Insurance Inc., 0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxx,
Xxxxxxxxxxxx 00000, Attention: General Counsel and/or (ii) Financial Security
Assurance Inc., 000 Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000, Attn: Transaction
Oversight, or such other address or telecopy number as may hereafter be
furnished to the Servicer, the Depositor and the Trustee in writing by the NIMS
Insurer. Any notice required or permitted to be given to a Certificateholder
shall be given by first class mail, postage prepaid, at the address of such
Holder as shown in the Certificate Register. Any notice so mailed within the
time prescribed in this Agreement shall be conclusively presumed to have been
duly given when mailed, whether or not the Certificateholder receives such
notice. A copy of any notice required to be telecopied hereunder also shall be
mailed to the appropriate party in the manner set forth above.
SECTION 11.06. 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 11.07. Notice to Rating Agencies and the NIMS Insurer.
The Trustee shall use its best efforts promptly to provide
notice to the Rating Agencies and the NIMS Insurer 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 Servicer Event of Default that has
not been cured or waived;
3. The resignation or termination of the Servicer or the
Trustee;
4. The repurchase or substitution of Mortgage Loans pursuant
to or as contemplated by Section 2.03;
5. The final payment to the Holders of any Class of
Certificates;
6. Any change in the location of the Collection Account or the
Distribution Account;
7. Any event that would result in the inability of the Trustee
to make advances regarding delinquent Mortgage Loans; and
8. The filing of any claim under any Servicer's blanket bond
and errors and omissions insurance policy required by Section 3.14 or
the cancellation or material modification of coverage under any such
instrument.
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In addition, the Trustee shall promptly make available to each
Rating Agency and the NIMS Insurer copies of each report to Certificateholders
described in Section 4.02 and copies of the following:
1. Each annual statement as to compliance described in Section
3.20; and
2. Each annual independent public accountants' servicing
report described in Section 3.21.
Any such notice pursuant to this Section 11.07 shall be in
writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if personally delivered at
or mailed by first class mail, postage prepaid, or by express delivery service
to Xxxxx'x Investors Service Inc., 00 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000,
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services, a division of the XxXxxx-Xxxx Companies,
Inc., 00 Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000 and Fitch Ratings, Xxx Xxxxx
Xxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000 or such other addresses as the Rating
Agencies may designate in writing to the parties hereto.
SECTION 11.08. Article and Section References.
All article and section references used in this Agreement,
unless otherwise provided, are to articles and sections in this Agreement.
SECTION 11.09. Grant of Security Interest.
It is the express intent of the parties hereto that the
conveyance of the Mortgage Loans by the Depositor to the Trustee, be, and be
construed as, a sale of the Mortgage Loans by the Depositor and not a pledge of
the Mortgage Loans to secure a debt or other obligation of the Depositor.
However, in the event that, notwithstanding the aforementioned intent of the
parties, the Mortgage Loans are held to be property of the Depositor, then, (a)
it is the express intent of the parties that such conveyance be deemed a pledge
of the Mortgage Loans by the Depositor to the Trustee to secure a debt or other
obligation of the Depositor and (b)(1) this Agreement shall also be deemed to be
a security agreement within the meaning of Articles 8 and 9 of the Uniform
Commercial Code as in effect from time to time in the State of New York; (2) the
conveyance provided for in Section 2.01 hereof shall be deemed to be a grant by
the Depositor to the Trustee of a security interest in all of the Depositor's
right, title and interest in and to the Mortgage Loans and all amounts payable
to the holders of the Mortgage Loans in accordance with the terms thereof and
all proceeds of the conversion, voluntary or involuntary, of the foregoing into
cash, instruments, securities or other property, including without limitation
all amounts, other than investment earnings, from time to time held or invested
in the Collection Account and the Distribution Account, whether in the form of
cash, instruments, securities or other property; (3) the obligations secured by
such security agreement shall be deemed to be all of the Depositor's obligations
under this Agreement, including the obligation to provide to the
Certificateholders the benefits of this Agreement relating to the Mortgage Loans
and the Trust Fund; and (4) notifications to persons holding such property, and
acknowledgments, receipts or confirmations from persons holding such property,
shall be deemed notifications to, or acknowledgments, receipts or confirmations
from, financial intermediaries, bailees or agents (as applicable) of the Trustee
for the purpose of perfecting such
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security interest under applicable law. Accordingly, the Depositor hereby grants
to the Trustee a security interest in the Mortgage Loans and all other property
described in clause (2) of the preceding sentence, for the purpose of securing
to the Trustee the performance by the Depositor of the obligations described in
clause (3) of the preceding sentence. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the parties
hereto intend the conveyance pursuant to Section 2.01 to be a true, absolute and
unconditional sale of the Mortgage Loans and assets constituting the Trust Fund
by the Depositor to the Trustee.
SECTION 11.10. Third Party Rights.
The NIMs Insurer 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 the provisions of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Depositor, the Servicer and the
Trustee have caused their names to be signed hereto by their respective officers
thereunto duly authorized, in each case as of the day and year first above
written.
MORTGAGE ASSET SECURITIZATION
TRANSACTIONS, INC.,
as Depositor
By: /s/ Xxxxx XxXxxxxx
---------------------------
Name: Xxxxx XxXxxxxx
Title: Director
By: /s/ Xxxxxxx Xxxx
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Name: Xxxxxxx Xxxx
Title: Executive Director
HOMEQ SERVICING CORPORATION
as Servicer
By: /s/ Xxxxxx Xxxx
---------------------------
Name: Xxxxxx Xxxx
Title: President
U.S. BANK NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION, as Trustee
By: /s/ Xxxxxxx Xxxxx
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Name: Xxxxxxx Xxxxx
Title: Vice President
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STATE OF NEW YORK )
) ss.:
COUNTY OF NEW YORK )
On the th day of July 2004, before me, a notary public in and
for said State, personally appeared ________________, known to me to be a
________________ of Mortgage Asset Securitization Transactions, Inc., one of the
corporations that executed the within instrument, and also known to me to be the
person who executed it on behalf of said corporation, and acknowledged to me
that such corporation executed the within instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my
official seal the day and year in this certificate first above written.
_____________________________
Notary Public
[Notarial Seal]
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STATE OF ______________ )
) ss.:
COUNTY OF ____________ )
On the ____ day of July 2004, before me, a notary public in
and for said State, personally appeared _____________________, known to me to be
__________________ of HomEq Servicing Corporation, one of the corporations that
executed the within instrument, and also known to me to be the person who
executed it on behalf of said corporation, and acknowledged to me that such
corporation executed the within instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my
official seal the day and year in this certificate first above written.
_____________________________
Notary Public
[Notarial Seal]
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STATE OF MINNESOTA )
)ss.:
COUNTY OF XXXXXX )
On the ____ day of July 2004, before me, a notary public in
and for said State, personally appeared ______________, known to me to be a
____________ of U.S. Bank National Association, one of the corporations that
executed the within instrument, and also known to me to be the person who
executed it on behalf of said corporation, and acknowledged to me that such
corporation executed the within instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my
official seal the day and year in this certificate first above written.
_____________________________
Notary Public
[Notarial Seal]
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EXHIBIT A-1
FORM OF CLASS A-1 CERTIFICATE
UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF
THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY, A NEW YORK CORPORATION ("DTC"), TO THE
TRUSTEE 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 IS 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").
Series: 2004-WMC2 Aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the
Class A-1 Certificates as of the Issue Date:
Pass-Through Rate: Variable $212,636,000.00
Cut-off Date and date of Pooling and Denomination: $212,636,000.00
Servicing Agreement: July 1, 2004
Servicer: HomEq Servicing Corporation
First Distribution Date: August 25, 2004
Trustee: U.S. Bank National Association
No. 1
Issue Date: July 29, 2004
CUSIP: 57643L DD 5
DISTRIBUTIONS IN REDUCTION OF THE CERTIFICATE PRINCIPAL BALANCE OF THIS
CERTIFICATE MAY BE MADE MONTHLY AS SET FORTH HEREIN. ACCORDINGLY, THE
OUTSTANDING CERTIFICATE PRINCIPAL BALANCE HEREOF AT ANY TIME MAY BE
LESS THAN THE AMOUNT SHOWN ABOVE AS THE DENOMINATION OF THIS
CERTIFICATE.
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MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATE
evidencing a beneficial ownership interest in a portion of a Trust Fund (the
"Trust Fund") consisting primarily of a pool of conventional one- to
four-family, fixed-rate and adjustable-rate, first and second lien mortgage
loans (the "Mortgage Loans") formed and sold by
MORTGAGE ASSET SECURITIZATION TRANSACTIONS, INC.
THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT REPRESENT AN OBLIGATION OF OR INTEREST IN
MORTGAGE ASSET SECURITIZATION TRANSACTIONS, INC., THE SERVICER, THE
TRUSTEE OR ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES. NEITHER THIS CERTIFICATE
NOR THE UNDERLYING MORTGAGE LOANS ARE GUARANTEED BY ANY AGENCY OR
INSTRUMENTALITY OF THE UNITED STATES.
This certifies that Cede & Co. is the registered owner of a
Percentage Interest (obtained by dividing the denomination of this Certificate
by the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class A-1 Certificates as
of the Issue Date) in that certain beneficial ownership interest evidenced by
all the Class A-1 Certificates in a REMIC created pursuant to a Pooling and
Servicing Agreement, dated as specified above (the "Agreement"), among Mortgage
Asset Securitization Transactions, Inc. (hereinafter called the "Depositor,"
which term includes any successor entity under the Agreement), the Servicer and
the Trustee, a summary of certain of the pertinent provisions of which is set
forth hereafter. 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.
Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, distributions 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 (a "Distribution Date"), commencing on
the First Distribution Date specified above, to the Person in whose name this
Certificate is registered on the 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 the Holders of Class A-1 Certificates on such Distribution
Date pursuant to the Agreement.
All distributions to the Holder of this Certificate under the
Agreement will be made or caused to be made by the Trustee by wire transfer in
immediately available funds to the account of the Person entitled thereto if
such Person shall have so notified the Trustee in writing at least five Business
Days prior to the Record Date immediately prior to such Distribution Date and is
the registered owner of Class A-1 Certificates the aggregate initial Certificate
Principal Balance of which is in excess of the lesser of (i) $5,000,000 or (ii)
two-thirds of the aggregate initial Certificate Principal Balance of the Class
A-1 Certificates, or otherwise by check mailed by first class mail to the
address of the Person entitled thereto, as such name and address shall appear on
the Certificate Register. Notwithstanding the above, the final distribution on
this Certificate will be made after due notice by the Trustee of the pendency of
such distribution and only upon presentation and surrender of this Certificate
at the office or agency appointed by the Trustee for that purpose as provided in
the Agreement.
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The Pass-Through Rate applicable to the calculation of
interest payable with respect to this Certificate on any Distribution Date shall
equal a rate per annum equal to the lesser of (i) the related Formula Rate for
such Distribution Date and (ii) the related Net WAC Rate for such Distribution
Date.
This Certificate is one of a duly authorized issue of
Certificates designated as Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates of the Series
specified on the face hereof (herein called the "Certificates") and representing
a Percentage Interest in the Class of Certificates specified on the face hereof
equal to the denomination specified on the face hereof divided by the aggregate
Certificate Principal Balance of the Class of Certificates specified on the face
hereof.
The Certificates are limited in right of payment to certain
collections and recoveries respecting the Mortgage Loans, all as more
specifically set forth herein and in the Agreement. As provided in the
Agreement, withdrawals from the Distribution Account may be made from time to
time for purposes other than distributions to Certificateholders, such purposes
including reimbursement of advances made, or certain expenses incurred, with
respect to the Mortgage Loans.
The Agreement permits, with certain exceptions therein
provided, the amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and
obligations of the Depositor, the Servicer, 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
entitled to at least 66% of the Voting Rights. 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 herefor 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 upon surrender of this Certificate for registration
of transfer at the offices or agencies appointed by the Trustee as provided in
the Agreement, duly endorsed by, or accompanied by an assignment in the form
below or other written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the
Trustee 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 evidencing the same aggregate Percentage
Interest will be issued to the designated transferee or transferees.
The Certificates are issuable in fully registered form only
without coupons in Classes and denominations representing Percentage Interests
specified in the Agreement. As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain
limitations therein set forth, the Certificates are exchangeable for new
Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations 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
of Certificates, but the Trustee may require payment of a sum sufficient to
cover any tax or other governmental charge that may be imposed in connection
with any transfer or exchange of Certificates.
The Depositor, the Servicer, the Trustee and any agent of the
Depositor, the Servicer
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and the Trustee may treat the Person in whose name this Certificate is
registered as the owner hereof for all purposes, and none of the Depositor, the
Servicer, the Trustee nor any such agent shall be affected by notice to the
contrary.
The obligations created by the Agreement and the Trust Fund
created thereby shall terminate upon payment to the Certificateholders of all
amounts held by the Trustee and required to be paid to them pursuant to the
Agreement following the earlier of (i) the final payment or other liquidation
(or any advance with respect thereto) of the last Mortgage Loan and REO Property
remaining in REMIC I and (ii) the purchase by the party designated in the
Agreement at a price determined as provided in the Agreement from REMIC I of all
the Mortgage Loans and all property acquired in respect of such Mortgage Loans.
The Agreement permits, but does not require, the party designated in the
Agreement to purchase from REMIC I all of the Mortgage Loans and all property
acquired in respect of any Mortgage Loan at a price determined as provided in
the Agreement. The exercise of such right will effect early retirement of the
Certificates; however, such right to purchase is subject to the aggregate Stated
Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans at the time of purchase being less than
10% of the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the
Cut-off Date.
The recitals contained herein shall be taken as statements of
the Depositor and the Trustee assumes no responsibility for their correctness.
Unless the certificate of authentication hereon has been
executed by the Trustee, by manual signature, this Certificate shall not be
entitled to any benefit under the Agreement or be valid for any purpose.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Trustee has caused this Certificate to
be duly executed.
Dated: July __, 2004
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
not in its individual capacity, but
solely as Trustee for the MASTR
Asset Backed Securities Trust
2004-WMC2
By:________________________________
Authorized Officer
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION
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This is one of the Certificates referred to in the within-mentioned
Agreement.
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
as Trustee
By:________________________________
Authorized Signatory
ABBREVIATIONS
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The following abbreviations, when used in the inscription on the face of this
instrument, shall be construed as though they were written out in full according
to applicable laws or regulations:
TEN COM - as tenants in common UNIF GIFT MIN ACT - Custodian
---------
TEN ENT - as tenants by the entireties (Cust) (Minor) under
Uniform Gifts
JT TEN - as joint tenants with right to Minors Act
if survivorship and not as _______________
tenants in common (State)
Additional abbreviations may also be used though not in the above list.
ASSIGNMENT
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FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s)
and transfer(s) unto
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
(Please print or typewrite name, address including postal zip code, and Taxpayer
Identification Number of assignee) a Percentage Interest equal to ____%
evidenced by the within Mortgage Pass- Through Certificates and hereby
authorize(s) the registration of transfer of such 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
Percentage Interest and Class to the above named assignee and deliver such
Certificate to the following address:
_______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________.
Dated: _________________
_____________________________________
Signature by or on behalf of assignor
_____________________________________
Signature Guaranteed
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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.
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FORM OF CLASS A-2 CERTIFICATE
UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF
THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY, A NEW YORK CORPORATION ("DTC"), TO THE
TRUSTEE 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 IS 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").
Series: 2004-WMC2 Aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the
Class A-2 Certificates as of the Issue Date:
Pass-Through Rate: Variable $111,042,000.00
Cut-off Date and date of Pooling and Denomination: $111,042,000.00
Servicing Agreement: July 1, 2004
Servicer: HomEq Servicing Corporation
First Distribution Date: August 25, 2004
Trustee: U.S. Bank National Association
No. 1
Issue Date: July 29, 2004
CUSIP: 57643L DE 3
DISTRIBUTIONS IN REDUCTION OF THE CERTIFICATE PRINCIPAL BALANCE OF THIS
CERTIFICATE MAY BE MADE MONTHLY AS SET FORTH HEREIN. ACCORDINGLY, THE
OUTSTANDING CERTIFICATE PRINCIPAL BALANCE HEREOF AT ANY TIME MAY BE
LESS THAN THE AMOUNT SHOWN ABOVE AS THE DENOMINATION OF THIS
CERTIFICATE.
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MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATE
evidencing a beneficial ownership interest in a portion of a Trust Fund (the
"Trust Fund") consisting primarily of a pool of conventional one- to
four-family, fixed-rate and adjustable-rate, first and second lien mortgage
loans (the "Mortgage Loans") formed and sold by
MORTGAGE ASSET SECURITIZATION TRANSACTIONS, INC.
THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT REPRESENT AN OBLIGATION OF OR INTEREST IN
MORTGAGE ASSET SECURITIZATION TRANSACTIONS, INC., THE SERVICER, THE
TRUSTEE OR ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES. NEITHER THIS CERTIFICATE
NOR THE UNDERLYING MORTGAGE LOANS ARE GUARANTEED BY ANY AGENCY OR
INSTRUMENTALITY OF THE UNITED STATES.
This certifies that Cede & Co. is the registered owner of a
Percentage Interest (obtained by dividing the denomination of this Certificate
by the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class A-2 Certificates as
of the Issue Date) in that certain beneficial ownership interest evidenced by
all the Class A-2 Certificates in a REMIC created pursuant to a Pooling and
Servicing Agreement, dated as specified above (the "Agreement"), among Mortgage
Asset Securitization Transactions, Inc. (hereinafter called the "Depositor,"
which term includes any successor entity under the Agreement), the Servicer and
the Trustee, a summary of certain of the pertinent provisions of which is set
forth hereafter. 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.
Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, distributions 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 (a "Distribution Date"), commencing on
the First Distribution Date specified above, to the Person in whose name this
Certificate is registered on the 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 the Holders of Class A-2 Certificates on such Distribution
Date pursuant to the Agreement.
All distributions to the Holder of this Certificate under the
Agreement will be made or caused to be made by the Trustee by wire transfer in
immediately available funds to the account of the Person entitled thereto if
such Person shall have so notified the Trustee in writing at least five Business
Days prior to the Record Date immediately prior to such Distribution Date and is
the registered owner of Class A-2 Certificates the aggregate initial Certificate
Principal Balance of which is in excess of the lesser of (i) $5,000,000 or (ii)
two-thirds of the aggregate initial Certificate Principal Balance of the Class
A-2 Certificates, or otherwise by check mailed by first class mail to the
address of the Person entitled thereto, as such name and address shall appear on
the Certificate Register. Notwithstanding the above, the final distribution on
this Certificate will be made after due notice by the Trustee of the pendency of
such distribution and only upon presentation and surrender of this Certificate
at the office or agency appointed by the Trustee for that purpose as provided in
the Agreement.
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The Pass-Through Rate applicable to the calculation of
interest payable with respect to this Certificate on any Distribution Date shall
equal a rate per annum equal to the lesser of (i) the related Formula Rate for
such Distribution Date and (ii) the related Net WAC Rate for such Distribution
Date.
This Certificate is one of a duly authorized issue of
Certificates designated as Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates of the Series
specified on the face hereof (herein called the "Certificates") and representing
a Percentage Interest in the Class of Certificates specified on the face hereof
equal to the denomination specified on the face hereof divided by the aggregate
Certificate Principal Balance of the Class of Certificates specified on the face
hereof.
The Certificates are limited in right of payment to certain
collections and recoveries respecting the Mortgage Loans, all as more
specifically set forth herein and in the Agreement. As provided in the
Agreement, withdrawals from the Distribution Account may be made from time to
time for purposes other than distributions to Certificateholders, such purposes
including reimbursement of advances made, or certain expenses incurred, with
respect to the Mortgage Loans.
The Agreement permits, with certain exceptions therein
provided, the amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and
obligations of the Depositor, the Servicer and 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
entitled to at least 66% of the Voting Rights. 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 herefor 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 upon surrender of this Certificate for registration
of transfer at the offices or agencies appointed by the Trustee as provided in
the Agreement, duly endorsed by, or accompanied by an assignment in the form
below or other written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the
Trustee 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 evidencing the same aggregate Percentage
Interest will be issued to the designated transferee or transferees.
The Certificates are issuable in fully registered form only
without coupons in Classes and denominations representing Percentage Interests
specified in the Agreement. As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain
limitations therein set forth, the Certificates are exchangeable for new
Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations 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
of Certificates, but the Trustee may require payment of a sum sufficient to
cover any tax or other governmental charge that may be imposed in connection
with any transfer or exchange of Certificates.
The Depositor, the Servicer, the Trustee and any agent of the
Depositor, the Servicer
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or the Trustee may treat the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered
as the owner hereof for all purposes, and none of the Depositor, the Servicer,
the Trustee nor any such agent shall be affected by notice to the contrary.
The obligations created by the Agreement and the Trust Fund
created thereby shall terminate upon payment to the Certificateholders of all
amounts held by the Trustee and required to be paid to them pursuant to the
Agreement following the earlier of (i) the final payment or other liquidation
(or any advance with respect thereto) of the last Mortgage Loan and REO Property
remaining in REMIC I and (ii) the purchase by the party designated in the
Agreement at a price determined as provided in the Agreement from REMIC I of all
the Mortgage Loans and all property acquired in respect of such Mortgage Loans.
The Agreement permits, but does not require, the party designated in the
Agreement to purchase from REMIC I all of the Mortgage Loans and all property
acquired in respect of any Mortgage Loan at a price determined as provided in
the Agreement. The exercise of such right will effect early retirement of the
Certificates; however, such right to purchase is subject to the aggregate Stated
Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans at the time of purchase being less than
10% of the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the
Cut-off Date.
The recitals contained herein shall be taken as statements of
the Depositor and the Trustee assumes no responsibility for their correctness.
Unless the certificate of authentication hereon has been
executed by the Trustee, by manual signature, this Certificate shall not be
entitled to any benefit under the Agreement or be valid for any purpose.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Trustee has caused this Certificate to be duly
executed.
Dated: July ___, 2004
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
not in its individual capacity, but
solely as Trustee for the MASTR
Asset Backed Securities Trust
2004-WMC2
By:________________________________
Authorized Officer
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION
-----------------------------
This is one of the Certificates referred to in the within-mentioned
Agreement.
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
as Trustee
By:________________________________
Authorized Signatory
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ABBREVIATIONS
-------------
The following abbreviations, when used in the inscription on the face of this
instrument, shall be construed as though they were written out in full according
to applicable laws or regulations:
TEN COM - as tenants in common UNIF GIFT MIN ACT - Custodian
---------
TEN ENT - as tenants by the entireties (Cust) (Minor) under
Uniform Gifts
JT TEN - as joint tenants with right to Minors Act
if survivorship and not as _______________
tenants in common (State)
Additional abbreviations may also be used though not in the above list.
ASSIGNMENT
----------
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s)
and transfer(s) unto
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
(Please print or typewrite name, address including postal zip code, and Taxpayer
Identification Number of assignee) a Percentage Interest equal to ____%
evidenced by the within Mortgage Pass- Through Certificates and hereby
authorize(s) the registration of transfer of such 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
Percentage Interest and Class to the above named assignee and deliver such
Certificate to the following address:
_______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________.
Dated: _________________
_____________________________________
Signature by or on behalf of assignor
_____________________________________
Signature Guaranteed
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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.
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FORM OF CLASS A-3 CERTIFICATE
UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF
THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY, A NEW YORK CORPORATION ("DTC"), TO THE
TRUSTEE 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 IS 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").
Series: 2004-WMC2 Aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the
Class A-3 Certificates as of the Issue Date:
Pass-Through Rate: Variable $89,868,000.00
Cut-off Date and date of Pooling and Denomination: $89,868,000.00
Servicing Agreement: July 1, 2004
Servicer: HomEq Servicing Corporation
First Distribution Date: August 25, 2004
Trustee: U.S. Bank National Association
No. 1
Issue Date: July 29, 2004
CUSIP: 57643L F 0
DISTRIBUTIONS IN REDUCTION OF THE CERTIFICATE PRINCIPAL BALANCE OF THIS
CERTIFICATE MAY BE MADE MONTHLY AS SET FORTH HEREIN. ACCORDINGLY, THE
OUTSTANDING CERTIFICATE PRINCIPAL BALANCE HEREOF AT ANY TIME MAY BE
LESS THAN THE AMOUNT SHOWN ABOVE AS THE DENOMINATION OF THIS
CERTIFICATE.
MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATE
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evidencing a beneficial ownership interest in a portion of a Trust Fund (the
"Trust Fund") consisting primarily of a pool of conventional one- to
four-family, fixed-rate and adjustable-rate, first and second lien mortgage
loans (the "Mortgage Loans") formed and sold by
MORTGAGE ASSET SECURITIZATION TRANSACTIONS, INC.
THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT REPRESENT AN OBLIGATION OF OR INTEREST IN
MORTGAGE ASSET SECURITIZATION TRANSACTIONS, INC., THE SERVICER, THE
TRUSTEE OR ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES. NEITHER THIS CERTIFICATE
NOR THE UNDERLYING MORTGAGE LOANS ARE GUARANTEED BY ANY AGENCY OR
INSTRUMENTALITY OF THE UNITED STATES.
This certifies that Cede & Co. is the registered owner of a
Percentage Interest (obtained by dividing the denomination of this Certificate
by the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class A-3 Certificates as
of the Issue Date) in that certain beneficial ownership interest evidenced by
all the Class A-3 Certificates in a REMIC created pursuant to a Pooling and
Servicing Agreement, dated as specified above (the "Agreement"), among Mortgage
Asset Securitization Transactions, Inc. (hereinafter called the "Depositor,"
which term includes any successor entity under the Agreement), the Servicer and
the Trustee, a summary of certain of the pertinent provisions of which is set
forth hereafter. 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.
Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, distributions 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 (a "Distribution Date"), commencing on
the First Distribution Date specified above, to the Person in whose name this
Certificate is registered on the 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 the Holders of Class A-3 Certificates on such Distribution
Date pursuant to the Agreement.
All distributions to the Holder of this Certificate under the
Agreement will be made or caused to be made by the Trustee by wire transfer in
immediately available funds to the account of the Person entitled thereto if
such Person shall have so notified the Trustee in writing at least five Business
Days prior to the Record Date immediately prior to such Distribution Date and is
the registered owner of Class A-3 Certificates the aggregate initial Certificate
Principal Balance of which is in excess of the lesser of (i) $5,000,000 or (ii)
two-thirds of the aggregate initial Certificate Principal Balance of the Class A
Certificates, or otherwise by check mailed by first class mail to the address of
the Person entitled thereto, as such name and address shall appear on the
Certificate Register. Notwithstanding the above, the final distribution on this
Certificate will be made after due notice by the Trustee of the pendency of such
distribution and only upon presentation and surrender of this Certificate at the
office or agency appointed by the Trustee for that purpose as provided in the
Agreement.
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The Pass-Through Rate applicable to the calculation of
interest payable with respect to this Certificate on any Distribution Date shall
equal a rate per annum equal to the lesser of (i) the related Formula Rate for
such Distribution Date and (ii) the related Net WAC Rate for such Distribution
Date.
This Certificate is one of a duly authorized issue of
Certificates designated as Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates of the Series
specified on the face hereof (herein called the "Certificates") and representing
a Percentage Interest in the Class of Certificates specified on the face hereof
equal to the denomination specified on the face hereof divided by the aggregate
Certificate Principal Balance of the Class of Certificates specified on the face
hereof.
The Certificates are limited in right of payment to certain
collections and recoveries respecting the Mortgage Loans, all as more
specifically set forth herein and in the Agreement. As provided in the
Agreement, withdrawals from the Distribution Account may be made from time to
time for purposes other than distributions to Certificateholders, such purposes
including reimbursement of advances made, or certain expenses incurred, with
respect to the Mortgage Loans.
The Agreement permits, with certain exceptions therein
provided, the amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and
obligations of the Depositor, the Servicer, 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
entitled to at least 66% of the Voting Rights. 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 herefor 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 upon surrender of this Certificate for registration
of transfer at the offices or agencies appointed by the Trustee as provided in
the Agreement, duly endorsed by, or accompanied by an assignment in the form
below or other written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the
Trustee 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 evidencing the same aggregate Percentage
Interest will be issued to the designated transferee or transferees.
The Certificates are issuable in fully registered form only
without coupons in Classes and denominations representing Percentage Interests
specified in the Agreement. As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain
limitations therein set forth, the Certificates are exchangeable for new
Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations 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
of Certificates, but the Trustee may require payment of a sum sufficient to
cover any tax or other governmental charge that may be imposed in connection
with any transfer or exchange of Certificates.
The Depositor, the Servicer, the Trustee and any agent of the
Depositor, the Servicer
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or the Trustee may treat the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered
as the owner hereof for all purposes, and none of the Depositor, the Servicer,
the Trustee nor any such agent shall be affected by notice to the contrary.
The obligations created by the Agreement and the Trust Fund
created thereby shall terminate upon payment to the Certificateholders of all
amounts held by the Trustee and required to be paid to them pursuant to the
Agreement following the earlier of (i) the final payment or other liquidation
(or any advance with respect thereto) of the last Mortgage Loan and REO Property
remaining in REMIC I and (ii) the purchase by the party designated in the
Agreement at a price determined as provided in the Agreement from REMIC I of all
the Mortgage Loans and all property acquired in respect of such Mortgage Loans.
The Agreement permits, but does not require, the party designated in the
Agreement to purchase from REMIC I all of the Mortgage Loans and all property
acquired in respect of any Mortgage Loan at a price determined as provided in
the Agreement. The exercise of such right will effect early retirement of the
Certificates; however, such right to purchase is subject to the aggregate Stated
Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans at the time of purchase being less than
10% of the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the
Cut-off Date.
The recitals contained herein shall be taken as statements of
the Depositor and the Trustee assumes no responsibility for their correctness.
Unless the certificate of authentication hereon has been
executed by the Trustee, by manual signature, this Certificate shall not be
entitled to any benefit under the Agreement or be valid for any purpose.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Trustee has caused this Certificate to be duly
executed.
Dated: July __, 2004
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
not in its individual capacity, but
solely as Trustee for the MASTR
Asset Backed Securities Trust
2004-WMC2
By:_________________________________
Authorized Officer
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION
This is one of the Certificates referred to in the within-mentioned
Agreement.
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
as Trustee
By:________________________________
Authorized Signatory
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ABBREVIATIONS
-------------
The following abbreviations, when used in the inscription on the face of this
instrument, shall be construed as though they were written out in full according
to applicable laws or regulations:
TEN COM - as tenants in common UNIF GIFT MIN ACT - Custodian
---------
TEN ENT - as tenants by the entireties (Cust) (Minor) under
Uniform Gifts
JT TEN - as joint tenants with right to Minors Act
if survivorship and not as _______________
tenants in common (State)
Additional abbreviations may also be used though not in the above list.
ASSIGNMENT
----------
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s)
and transfer(s) unto
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
(Please print or typewrite name, address including postal zip code, and Taxpayer
Identification Number of assignee) a Percentage Interest equal to ____%
evidenced by the within Mortgage Pass- Through Certificates and hereby
authorize(s) the registration of transfer of such 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
Percentage Interest and Class to the above named assignee and deliver such
Certificate to the following address:
_______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________.
Dated: _________________
_____________________________________
Signature by or on behalf of assignor
_____________________________________
Signature Guaranteed
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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.
X-0-00
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FORM OF CLASS A-4 CERTIFICATE
UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF
THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY, A NEW YORK CORPORATION ("DTC"), TO THE
TRUSTEE 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 IS 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").
Series: 2004-WMC2 Aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the
Class A-4 Certificates as of the Issue Date:
Pass-Through Rate: Variable $57,284,000.00
Cut-off Date and date of Pooling and Denomination: $57,284,000.00
Servicing Agreement: July 1, 2004
Servicer: HomEq Servicing Corporation
First Distribution Date: August 25, 2004
Trustee: U.S. Bank National Association
No. 1
Issue Date: July 29, 2004
CUSIP: 57643LD G 8
DISTRIBUTIONS IN REDUCTION OF THE CERTIFICATE PRINCIPAL BALANCE OF THIS
CERTIFICATE MAY BE MADE MONTHLY AS SET FORTH HEREIN. ACCORDINGLY, THE
OUTSTANDING CERTIFICATE PRINCIPAL BALANCE HEREOF AT ANY TIME MAY BE
LESS THAN THE AMOUNT SHOWN ABOVE AS THE DENOMINATION OF THIS
CERTIFICATE.
MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATE
A-1-22
evidencing a beneficial ownership interest in a portion of a Trust Fund (the
"Trust Fund") consisting primarily of a pool of conventional one- to
four-family, fixed-rate and adjustable-rate, first and second lien mortgage
loans (the "Mortgage Loans") formed and sold by
MORTGAGE ASSET SECURITIZATION TRANSACTIONS, INC.
THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT REPRESENT AN OBLIGATION OF OR INTEREST IN
MORTGAGE ASSET SECURITIZATION TRANSACTIONS, INC., THE SERVICER, THE
TRUSTEE OR ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES. NEITHER THIS CERTIFICATE
NOR THE UNDERLYING MORTGAGE LOANS ARE GUARANTEED BY ANY AGENCY OR
INSTRUMENTALITY OF THE UNITED STATES.
This certifies that Cede & Co. is the registered owner of a
Percentage Interest (obtained by dividing the denomination of this Certificate
by the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class A-4 Certificates as
of the Issue Date) in that certain beneficial ownership interest evidenced by
all the Class A-4 Certificates in a REMIC created pursuant to a Pooling and
Servicing Agreement, dated as specified above (the "Agreement"), among Mortgage
Asset Securitization Transactions, Inc. (hereinafter called the "Depositor,"
which term includes any successor entity under the Agreement), the Servicer and
the Trustee, a summary of certain of the pertinent provisions of which is set
forth hereafter. 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.
Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, distributions 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 (a "Distribution Date"), commencing on
the First Distribution Date specified above, to the Person in whose name this
Certificate is registered on the 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 the Holders of Class A-4 Certificates on such Distribution
Date pursuant to the Agreement.
All distributions to the Holder of this Certificate under the
Agreement will be made or caused to be made by the Trustee by wire transfer in
immediately available funds to the account of the Person entitled thereto if
such Person shall have so notified the Trustee in writing at least five Business
Days prior to the Record Date immediately prior to such Distribution Date and is
the registered owner of Class A-4 Certificates the aggregate initial Certificate
Principal Balance of which is in excess of the lesser of (i) $5,000,000 or (ii)
two-thirds of the aggregate initial Certificate Principal Balance of the Class A
Certificates, or otherwise by check mailed by first class mail to the address of
the Person entitled thereto, as such name and address shall appear on the
Certificate Register. Notwithstanding the above, the final distribution on this
Certificate will be made after due notice by the Trustee of the pendency of such
distribution and only upon presentation and surrender of this Certificate at the
office or agency appointed by the Trustee for that purpose as provided in the
Agreement.
A-1-23
The Pass-Through Rate applicable to the calculation of
interest payable with respect to this Certificate on any Distribution Date shall
equal a rate per annum equal to the lesser of (i) the related Formula Rate for
such Distribution Date and (ii) the related Net WAC Rate for such Distribution
Date.
This Certificate is one of a duly authorized issue of
Certificates designated as Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates of the Series
specified on the face hereof (herein called the "Certificates") and representing
a Percentage Interest in the Class of Certificates specified on the face hereof
equal to the denomination specified on the face hereof divided by the aggregate
Certificate Principal Balance of the Class of Certificates specified on the face
hereof.
The Certificates are limited in right of payment to certain
collections and recoveries respecting the Mortgage Loans, all as more
specifically set forth herein and in the Agreement. As provided in the
Agreement, withdrawals from the Distribution Account may be made from time to
time for purposes other than distributions to Certificateholders, such purposes
including reimbursement of advances made, or certain expenses incurred, with
respect to the Mortgage Loans.
The Agreement permits, with certain exceptions therein
provided, the amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and
obligations of the Depositor, the Servicer, 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
entitled to at least 66% of the Voting Rights. 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 herefor 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 upon surrender of this Certificate for registration
of transfer at the offices or agencies appointed by the Trustee as provided in
the Agreement, duly endorsed by, or accompanied by an assignment in the form
below or other written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the
Trustee 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 evidencing the same aggregate Percentage
Interest will be issued to the designated transferee or transferees.
The Certificates are issuable in fully registered form only
without coupons in Classes and denominations representing Percentage Interests
specified in the Agreement. As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain
limitations therein set forth, the Certificates are exchangeable for new
Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations 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
of Certificates, but the Trustee may require payment of a sum sufficient to
cover any tax or other governmental charge that may be imposed in connection
with any transfer or exchange of Certificates.
The Depositor, the Servicer, the Trustee and any agent of the
Depositor, the Servicer
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or the Trustee may treat the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered
as the owner hereof for all purposes, and none of the Depositor, the Servicer,
the Trustee nor any such agent shall be affected by notice to the contrary.
The obligations created by the Agreement and the Trust Fund
created thereby shall terminate upon payment to the Certificateholders of all
amounts held by the Trustee and required to be paid to them pursuant to the
Agreement following the earlier of (i) the final payment or other liquidation
(or any advance with respect thereto) of the last Mortgage Loan and REO Property
remaining in REMIC I and (ii) the purchase by the party designated in the
Agreement at a price determined as provided in the Agreement from REMIC I of all
the Mortgage Loans and all property acquired in respect of such Mortgage Loans.
The Agreement permits, but does not require, the party designated in the
Agreement to purchase from REMIC I all of the Mortgage Loans and all property
acquired in respect of any Mortgage Loan at a price determined as provided in
the Agreement. The exercise of such right will effect early retirement of the
Certificates; however, such right to purchase is subject to the aggregate Stated
Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans at the time of purchase being less than
10% of the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the
Cut-off Date.
The recitals contained herein shall be taken as statements of
the Depositor and the Trustee assumes no responsibility for their correctness.
Unless the certificate of authentication hereon has been
executed by the Trustee, by manual signature, this Certificate shall not be
entitled to any benefit under the Agreement or be valid for any purpose.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Trustee has caused this Certificate to be duly
executed.
Dated: July __, 2004
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
not in its individual capacity, but
solely as Trustee for the MASTR
Asset Backed Securities Trust
2004-WMC2
By:________________________________
Authorized Officer
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION
-----------------------------
This is one of the Certificates referred to in the within-mentioned
Agreement.
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
as Trustee
By:________________________________
Authorized Signatory
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ABBREVIATIONS
-------------
The following abbreviations, when used in the inscription on the face of this
instrument, shall be construed as though they were written out in full according
to applicable laws or regulations:
TEN COM - as tenants in common UNIF GIFT MIN ACT - Custodian
---------
TEN ENT - as tenants by the entireties (Cust) (Minor) under
Uniform Gifts
JT TEN - as joint tenants with right to Minors Act
if survivorship and not as _______________
tenants in common (State)
Additional abbreviations may also be used though not in the above list.
ASSIGNMENT
----------
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s)
and transfer(s) unto
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
(Please print or typewrite name, address including postal zip code, and Taxpayer
Identification Number of assignee) a Percentage Interest equal to ____%
evidenced by the within Mortgage Pass- Through Certificates and hereby
authorize(s) the registration of transfer of such 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
Percentage Interest and Class to the above named assignee and deliver such
Certificate to the following address:
_______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________.
Dated: _________________
_____________________________________
Signature by or on behalf of assignor
_____________________________________
Signature Guaranteed
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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.
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FORM OF CLASS M-1 CERTIFICATE
UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF
THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY, A NEW YORK CORPORATION ("DTC"), TO THE
TRUSTEE 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 IS 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").
THIS CERTIFICATE IS SUBORDINATE TO THE CLASS A-1 CERTIFICATES, THE
CLASS A-2 CERTIFICATES, THE CLASS A-3 CERTIFICATES AND THE CLASS A-4
CERTIFICATES TO THE EXTENT DESCRIBED IN THE POOLING AND SERVICING
AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN.
NO TRANSFER OF THIS CERTIFICATE TO AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN OR OTHER
RETIREMENT ARRANGEMENT SUBJECT TO THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME
SECURITY ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED, OR THE CODE WILL BE REGISTERED EXCEPT
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROCEDURES DESCRIBED HEREIN.
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Series: 2004-WMC2 Aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the
Class M-1 Certificates as of the Issue Date:
Pass-Through Rate: Variable $38,375,000.00
Cut-off Date and date of Pooling and Denomination: $38,375,000.00
Servicing Agreement: July 1, 2004
Servicer: HomEq Servicing Corporation
First Distribution Date: August 25, 2004
Trustee: U.S. Bank National Association
No. 1
Issue Date: July 29, 2004
CUSIP: 57643L DJ 2
DISTRIBUTIONS IN REDUCTION OF THE CERTIFICATE PRINCIPAL BALANCE OF THIS
CERTIFICATE MAY BE MADE MONTHLY AS SET FORTH HEREIN. ACCORDINGLY, THE
OUTSTANDING CERTIFICATE PRINCIPAL BALANCE HEREOF AT ANY TIME MAY BE
LESS THAN THE AMOUNT SHOWN ABOVE AS THE DENOMINATION OF THIS
CERTIFICATE.
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MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATE
evidencing a beneficial ownership interest in a portion of a Trust Fund (the
"Trust Fund") consisting primarily of a pool of conventional one- to
four-family, fixed-rate and adjustable-rate, first and second lien mortgage
loans (the "Mortgage Loans") formed and sold by
MORTGAGE ASSET SECURITIZATION TRANSACTIONS, INC.
THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT REPRESENT AN OBLIGATION OF OR INTEREST IN
MORTGAGE ASSET SECURITIZATION TRANSACTIONS, INC., THE SERVICER, THE
TRUSTEE OR ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES. NEITHER THIS CERTIFICATE
NOR THE UNDERLYING MORTGAGE LOANS ARE GUARANTEED BY ANY AGENCY OR
INSTRUMENTALITY OF THE UNITED STATES.
This certifies that Cede & Co. is the registered owner of a
Percentage Interest (obtained by dividing the denomination of this Certificate
by the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-1 Certificates as
of the Issue Date) in that certain beneficial ownership interest evidenced by
all the Class M-1 Certificates in a REMIC created pursuant to a Pooling and
Servicing Agreement, dated as specified above (the "Agreement"), among Mortgage
Asset Securitization Transactions, Inc. (hereinafter called the "Depositor,"
which term includes any successor entity under the Agreement), the Servicer and
the Trustee, a summary of certain of the pertinent provisions of which is set
forth hereafter. 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.
Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, distributions 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 (a "Distribution Date"), commencing on
the First Distribution Date specified above, to the Person in whose name this
Certificate is registered on the 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 the Holders of Class M-1 Certificates on such Distribution
Date pursuant to the Agreement.
All distributions to the Holder of this Certificate under the
Agreement will be made or caused to be made by the Trustee by wire transfer in
immediately available funds to the account of the Person entitled thereto if
such Person shall have so notified the Trustee in writing at least five Business
Days prior to the Record Date immediately prior to such Distribution Date and is
the registered owner of Class M-1 Certificates the aggregate initial Certificate
Principal Balance of which is in excess of the lesser of (i) $5,000,000 or (ii)
two-thirds of the aggregate initial Certificate Principal Balance of the Class
M-1 Certificates, or otherwise by check mailed by first class mail to the
address of the Person entitled thereto, as such name and address shall appear on
the Certificate Register. Notwithstanding the above, the final distribution on
this Certificate will be made after due notice by the Trustee of the pendency of
such distribution and only upon presentation and surrender of this Certificate
at the office or agency appointed by the Trustee for that purpose as provided in
the Agreement.
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The Pass-Through Rate applicable to the calculation of
interest payable with respect to this Certificate on any Distribution Date shall
equal a rate per annum equal to the lesser of (i) the related Formula Rate for
such Distribution Date and (ii) the related Net WAC Rate for such Distribution
Date.
This Certificate is one of a duly authorized issue of
Certificates designated as Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates of the Series
specified on the face hereof (herein called the "Certificates") and representing
a Percentage Interest in the Class of Certificates specified on the face hereof
equal to the denomination specified on the face hereof divided by the aggregate
Certificate Principal Balance of the Class of Certificates specified on the face
hereof.
The Certificates are limited in right of payment to certain
collections and recoveries respecting the Mortgage Loans, all as more
specifically set forth herein and in the Agreement. As provided in the
Agreement, withdrawals from the Distribution Account may be made from time to
time for purposes other than distributions to Certificateholders, such purposes
including reimbursement of advances made, or certain expenses incurred, with
respect to the Mortgage Loans.
The Agreement permits, with certain exceptions therein
provided, the amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and
obligations of the Depositor, the Servicer, 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
entitled to at least 66% of the Voting Rights. 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 herefor 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 upon surrender of this Certificate for registration
of transfer at the offices or agencies appointed by the Trustee as provided in
the Agreement, duly endorsed by, or accompanied by an assignment in the form
below or other written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the
Trustee 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 evidencing the same aggregate Percentage
Interest will be issued to the designated transferee or transferees.
No transfer of this Certificate to a Plan subject to ERISA or
Section 4975 of the Code, any Person acting, directly or indirectly, on behalf
of any such Plan or any Person using "Plan Assets" to acquire this Certificate
shall be made except in accordance with Section 5.02(c) of the Agreement.
The Certificates are issuable in fully registered form only
without coupons in Classes and denominations representing Percentage Interests
specified in the Agreement. As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain
limitations therein set forth, the Certificates are exchangeable for new
Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations evidencing the same
aggregate Percentage Interest, as requested by the Holder surrendering the same.
No service charge will be
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made for any such registration of transfer or exchange of Certificates, but the
Trustee may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other
governmental charge that may be imposed in connection with any transfer or
exchange of Certificates.
The Depositor, the Servicer, the Trustee and any agent of the
Depositor, the Servicer or the Trustee may treat the Person in whose name this
Certificate is registered as the owner hereof for all purposes, and none of the
Depositor, the Servicer, the Trustee nor any such agent shall be affected by
notice to the contrary.
The obligations created by the Agreement and the Trust Fund
created thereby shall terminate upon payment to the Certificateholders of all
amounts held by the Trustee and required to be paid to them pursuant to the
Agreement following the earlier of (i) the final payment or other liquidation
(or any advance with respect thereto) of the last Mortgage Loan and REO Property
remaining in REMIC I and (ii) the purchase by the party designated in the
Agreement at a price determined as provided in the Agreement from REMIC I of all
the Mortgage Loans and all property acquired in respect of such Mortgage Loans.
The Agreement permits, but does not require, the party designated in the
Agreement to purchase from REMIC I all of the Mortgage Loans and all property
acquired in respect of any Mortgage Loan at a price determined as provided in
the Agreement. The exercise of such right will effect early retirement of the
Certificates; however, such right to purchase is subject to the aggregate Stated
Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans at the time of purchase being less than
10% of the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the
Cut-off Date.
The recitals contained herein shall be taken as statements of
the Depositor and the Trustee assumes no responsibility for their correctness.
Unless the certificate of authentication hereon has been
executed by the Trustee, by manual signature, this Certificate shall not be
entitled to any benefit under the Agreement or be valid for any purpose.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Trustee has caused this Certificate to be duly
executed.
Dated: July __, 2004
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
not in its individual capacity, but
solely as Trustee for the MASTR
Asset Backed Securities Trust
2004-WMC2
By:________________________________
Authorized Officer
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION
-----------------------------
This is one of the Certificates referred to in the within-mentioned
Agreement.
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
as Trustee
By:________________________________
Authorized Signatory
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ABBREVIATIONS
-------------
The following abbreviations, when used in the inscription on the face of this
instrument, shall be construed as though they were written out in full according
to applicable laws or regulations:
TEN COM - as tenants in common UNIF GIFT MIN ACT - Custodian
---------
TEN ENT - as tenants by the entireties (Cust) (Minor) under
Uniform Gifts
JT TEN - as joint tenants with right to Minors Act
if survivorship and not as _______________
tenants in common (State)
Additional abbreviations may also be used though not in the above list.
ASSIGNMENT
----------
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s)
and transfer(s) unto
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
(Please print or typewrite name, address including postal zip code, and Taxpayer
Identification Number of assignee) a Percentage Interest equal to ____%
evidenced by the within Mortgage Pass- Through Certificates and hereby
authorize(s) the registration of transfer of such 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
Percentage Interest and Class to the above named assignee and deliver such
Certificate to the following address:
_______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________.
Dated: _________________
_____________________________________
Signature by or on behalf of assignor
_____________________________________
Signature Guaranteed
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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.
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FORM OF CLASS M-2 CERTIFICATE
UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF
THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY, A NEW YORK CORPORATION ("DTC"), TO THE
TRUSTEE 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 IS 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").
THIS CERTIFICATE IS SUBORDINATE TO THE CLASS A-1 CERTIFICATES, THE
CLASS A-2 CERTIFICATES, THE CLASS A-3 CERTIFICATE, THE CLASS A-4
CERTIFICATES AND THE CLASS M-1 CERTIFICATES TO THE EXTENT DESCRIBED IN
THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN.
NO TRANSFER OF THIS CERTIFICATE TO AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN OR OTHER
RETIREMENT ARRANGEMENT SUBJECT TO THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME
SECURITY ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED, OR THE CODE WILL BE REGISTERED EXCEPT
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROCEDURES DESCRIBED HEREIN.
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Series: 2004-WMC2 Aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the
Class M-2 Certificates as of the Issue Date:
Pass-Through Rate: Variable $33,947,000.00
Cut-off Date and date of Pooling and Denomination: $33,947,000.00
Servicing Agreement: July 1, 2004
Servicer: HomEq Servicing Corporation
First Distribution Date: August 25, 2004
Trustee: U.S. Bank National Association
No. 1
Issue Date: July 29, 2004
CUSIP: 57643L DK 9
DISTRIBUTIONS IN REDUCTION OF THE CERTIFICATE PRINCIPAL BALANCE OF THIS
CERTIFICATE MAY BE MADE MONTHLY AS SET FORTH HEREIN. ACCORDINGLY, THE
OUTSTANDING CERTIFICATE PRINCIPAL BALANCE HEREOF AT ANY TIME MAY BE
LESS THAN THE AMOUNT SHOWN ABOVE AS THE DENOMINATION OF THIS
CERTIFICATE.
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MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATE
evidencing a beneficial ownership interest in a portion of a Trust Fund (the
"Trust Fund") consisting primarily of a pool of conventional one- to
four-family, fixed-rate and adjustable-rate, first and second lien mortgage
loans (the "Mortgage Loans") formed and sold by
MORTGAGE ASSET SECURITIZATION TRANSACTIONS, INC.
THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT REPRESENT AN OBLIGATION OF OR INTEREST IN
MORTGAGE ASSET SECURITIZATION TRANSACTIONS, INC., THE SERVICER, THE
TRUSTEE OR ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES. NEITHER THIS CERTIFICATE
NOR THE UNDERLYING MORTGAGE LOANS ARE GUARANTEED BY ANY AGENCY OR
INSTRUMENTALITY OF THE UNITED STATES.
This certifies that Cede & Co. is the registered owner of a
Percentage Interest (obtained by dividing the denomination of this Certificate
by the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-2 Certificates as
of the Issue Date) in that certain beneficial ownership interest evidenced by
all the Class M-2 Certificates in a REMIC created pursuant to a Pooling and
Servicing Agreement, dated as specified above (the "Agreement"), among Mortgage
Asset Securitization Transactions, Inc. (hereinafter called the "Depositor,"
which term includes any successor entity under the Agreement), the Servicer and
the Trustee, a summary of certain of the pertinent provisions of which is set
forth hereafter. 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.
Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, distributions 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 (a "Distribution Date"), commencing on
the First Distribution Date specified above, to the Person in whose name this
Certificate is registered on the 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 the Holders of Class M-2 Certificates on such Distribution
Date pursuant to the Agreement.
All distributions to the Holder of this Certificate under the
Agreement will be made or caused to be made by the Trustee by wire transfer in
immediately available funds to the account of the Person entitled thereto if
such Person shall have so notified the Trustee in writing at least five Business
Days prior to the Record Date immediately prior to such Distribution Date and is
the registered owner of Class M-2 Certificates the aggregate initial Certificate
Principal Balance of which is in excess of the lesser of (i) $5,000,000 or (ii)
two-thirds of the aggregate initial Certificate Principal Balance of the Class
M-2 Certificates, or otherwise by check mailed by first class mail to the
address of the Person entitled thereto, as such name and address shall appear on
the Certificate Register. Notwithstanding the above, the final distribution on
this Certificate will be made after due notice by the Trustee of the pendency of
such distribution and only upon presentation and surrender of this Certificate
at the office or agency appointed by the Trustee for that purpose as provided in
the Agreement.
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The Pass-Through Rate applicable to the calculation of
interest payable with respect to this Certificate on any Distribution Date shall
equal a rate per annum equal to the lesser of (i) the related Formula Rate for
such Distribution Date and (ii) the related Net WAC Rate for such Distribution
Date.
This Certificate is one of a duly authorized issue of
Certificates designated as Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates of the Series
specified on the face hereof (herein called the "Certificates") and representing
a Percentage Interest in the Class of Certificates specified on the face hereof
equal to the denomination specified on the face hereof divided by the aggregate
Certificate Principal Balance of the Class of Certificates specified on the face
hereof.
The Certificates are limited in right of payment to certain
collections and recoveries respecting the Mortgage Loans, all as more
specifically set forth herein and in the Agreement. As provided in the
Agreement, withdrawals from the Distribution Account may be made from time to
time for purposes other than distributions to Certificateholders, such purposes
including reimbursement of advances made, or certain expenses incurred, with
respect to the Mortgage Loans.
The Agreement permits, with certain exceptions therein
provided, the amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and
obligations of the Depositor, the Servicer 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
entitled to at least 66% of the Voting Rights. 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 herefor 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 upon surrender of this Certificate for registration
of transfer at the offices or agencies appointed by the Trustee as provided in
the Agreement, duly endorsed by, or accompanied by an assignment in the form
below or other written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the
Trustee 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 evidencing the same aggregate Percentage
Interest will be issued to the designated transferee or transferees.
No transfer of this Certificate to a Plan subject to ERISA or
Section 4975 of the Code, any Person acting, directly or indirectly, on behalf
of any such Plan or any Person using "Plan Assets" to acquire this Certificate
shall be made except in accordance with Section 5.02(c) of the Agreement.
The Certificates are issuable in fully registered form only
without coupons in Classes and denominations representing Percentage Interests
specified in the Agreement. As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain
limitations therein set forth, the Certificates are exchangeable for new
Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations evidencing the same
aggregate Percentage Interest, as requested by the Holder surrendering the same.
No service charge will be
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made for any such registration of transfer or exchange of Certificates, but the
Trustee may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other
governmental charge that may be imposed in connection with any transfer or
exchange of Certificates.
The Depositor, the Servicer, the Trustee and any agent of the
Depositor, the Servicer or the Trustee may treat the Person in whose name this
Certificate is registered as the owner hereof for all purposes, and none of the
Depositor, the Servicer, the Trustee nor any such agent shall be affected by
notice to the contrary.
The obligations created by the Agreement and the Trust Fund
created thereby shall terminate upon payment to the Certificateholders of all
amounts held by the Trustee and required to be paid to them pursuant to the
Agreement following the earlier of (i) the final payment or other liquidation
(or any advance with respect thereto) of the last Mortgage Loan and REO Property
remaining in REMIC I and (ii) the purchase by the party designated in the
Agreement at a price determined as provided in the Agreement from REMIC I of all
the Mortgage Loans and all property acquired in respect of such Mortgage Loans.
The Agreement permits, but does not require, the party designated in the
Agreement to purchase from REMIC I all of the Mortgage Loans and all property
acquired in respect of any Mortgage Loan at a price determined as provided in
the Agreement. The exercise of such right will effect early retirement of the
Certificates; however, such right to purchase is subject to the aggregate Stated
Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans at the time of purchase being less than
10% of the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the
Cut-off Date.
The recitals contained herein shall be taken as statements of
the Depositor and the Trustee assumes no responsibility for their correctness.
Unless the certificate of authentication hereon has been
executed by the Trustee, by manual signature, this Certificate shall not be
entitled to any benefit under the Agreement or be valid for any purpose.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Trustee has caused this Certificate to be duly
executed.
Dated: July __, 2004
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
not in its individual capacity, but
solely as Trustee for the MASTR
Asset Backed Securities Trust
2004-WMC2
By:________________________________
Authorized Officer
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION
-----------------------------
This is one of the Certificates referred to in the within-mentioned
Agreement.
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
as Trustee
By:________________________________
Authorized Signatory
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ABBREVIATIONS
-------------
The following abbreviations, when used in the inscription on the face of this
instrument, shall be construed as though they were written out in full according
to applicable laws or regulations:
TEN COM - as tenants in common UNIF GIFT MIN ACT - Custodian
---------
TEN ENT - as tenants by the entireties (Cust) (Minor) under
Uniform Gifts
JT TEN - as joint tenants with right to Minors Act
if survivorship and not as _______________
tenants in common (State)
Additional abbreviations may also be used though not in the above list.
ASSIGNMENT
----------
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s)
and transfer(s) unto
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
(Please print or typewrite name, address including postal zip code, and Taxpayer
Identification Number of assignee) a Percentage Interest equal to ____%
evidenced by the within Mortgage Pass- Through Certificates and hereby
authorize(s) the registration of transfer of such 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
Percentage Interest and Class to the above named assignee and deliver such
Certificate to the following address:
_______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________.
Dated: _________________
_____________________________________
Signature by or on behalf of assignor
_____________________________________
Signature Guaranteed
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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.
X-0-0
XXXXXXX X-0
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FORM OF CLASS M-3 CERTIFICATE
UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF
THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY, A NEW YORK CORPORATION ("DTC"), TO THE
TRUSTEE 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 IS 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").
THIS CERTIFICATE IS SUBORDINATE TO THE CLASS A-1 CERTIFICATES, THE
CLASS A-2 CERTIFICATES, THE CLASS A-3 CERTIFICATES, THE CLASS A-4
CERTIFICATES, THE CLASS M-1 CERTIFICATES AND THE CLASS M-2 CERTIFICATES
TO THE EXTENT DESCRIBED IN THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT REFERRED
TO HEREIN.
NO TRANSFER OF THIS CERTIFICATE TO AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN OR OTHER
RETIREMENT ARRANGEMENT SUBJECT TO THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME
SECURITY ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED, OR THE CODE WILL BE REGISTERED EXCEPT
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROCEDURES DESCRIBED HEREIN.
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Series: 2004-WMC2 Aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the
Class M-3 Certificates as of the Issue Date:
Pass-Through Rate: Variable $10,332,000.00
Cut-off Date and date of Pooling and Denomination: $10,332,000.00
Servicing Agreement: July 1, 2004
Servicer: HomEq Servicing Corporation
First Distribution Date: August 25, 2004
Trustee: U.S. Bank National Association
No. 1
Issue Date: July 29, 2004
CUSIP: 57643L DL 7
DISTRIBUTIONS IN REDUCTION OF THE CERTIFICATE PRINCIPAL BALANCE OF THIS
CERTIFICATE MAY BE MADE MONTHLY AS SET FORTH HEREIN. ACCORDINGLY, THE
OUTSTANDING CERTIFICATE PRINCIPAL BALANCE HEREOF AT ANY TIME MAY BE
LESS THAN THE AMOUNT SHOWN ABOVE AS THE DENOMINATION OF THIS
CERTIFICATE.
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MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATE
evidencing a beneficial ownership interest in a portion of a Trust Fund (the
"Trust Fund") consisting primarily of a pool of conventional one- to
four-family, fixed-rate and adjustable-rate, first and second lien mortgage
loans (the "Mortgage Loans") formed and sold by
MORTGAGE ASSET SECURITIZATION TRANSACTIONS, INC.
THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT REPRESENT AN OBLIGATION OF OR INTEREST IN
MORTGAGE ASSET SECURITIZATION TRANSACTIONS, INC., THE SERVICER, THE
TRUSTEE OR ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES. NEITHER THIS CERTIFICATE
NOR THE UNDERLYING MORTGAGE LOANS ARE GUARANTEED BY ANY AGENCY OR
INSTRUMENTALITY OF THE UNITED STATES.
This certifies that Cede & Co. is the registered owner of a
Percentage Interest (obtained by dividing the denomination of this Certificate
by the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-3 Certificates as
of the Issue Date) in that certain beneficial ownership interest evidenced by
all the Class M-3 Certificates in a REMIC created pursuant to a Pooling and
Servicing Agreement, dated as specified above (the "Agreement"), among Mortgage
Asset Securitization Transactions, Inc. (hereinafter called the "Depositor,"
which term includes any successor entity under the Agreement), the Servicer and
the Trustee, a summary of certain of the pertinent provisions of which is set
forth hereafter. 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.
Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, distributions 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 (a "Distribution Date"), commencing on
the First Distribution Date specified above, to the Person in whose name this
Certificate is registered on the 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 the Holders of Class M-3 Certificates on such Distribution
Date pursuant to the Agreement.
All distributions to the Holder of this Certificate under the
Agreement will be made or caused to be made by the Trustee by wire transfer in
immediately available funds to the account of the Person entitled thereto if
such Person shall have so notified the Trustee in writing at least five Business
Days prior to the Record Date immediately prior to such Distribution Date and is
the registered owner of Class M-3 Certificates the aggregate initial Certificate
Principal Balance of which is in excess of the lesser of (i) $5,000,000 or (ii)
two-thirds of the aggregate initial Certificate Principal Balance of the Class
M-3 Certificates, or otherwise by check mailed by first class mail to the
address of the Person entitled thereto, as such name and address shall appear on
the Certificate Register. Notwithstanding the above, the final distribution on
this Certificate will be made after due notice by the Trustee of the pendency of
such distribution and only upon presentation and surrender of this Certificate
at the office or agency appointed by the Trustee for that purpose as provided in
the Agreement.
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The Pass-Through Rate applicable to the calculation of
interest payable with respect to this Certificate on any Distribution Date shall
equal a rate per annum equal to the lesser of (i) the related Formula Rate for
such Distribution Date and (ii) the related Net WAC Rate for such Distribution
Date.
This Certificate is one of a duly authorized issue of
Certificates designated as Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates of the Series
specified on the face hereof (herein called the "Certificates") and representing
a Percentage Interest in the Class of Certificates specified on the face hereof
equal to the denomination specified on the face hereof divided by the aggregate
Certificate Principal Balance of the Class of Certificates specified on the face
hereof.
The Certificates are limited in right of payment to certain
collections and recoveries respecting the Mortgage Loans, all as more
specifically set forth herein and in the Agreement. As provided in the
Agreement, withdrawals from the Distribution Account may be made from time to
time for purposes other than distributions to Certificateholders, such purposes
including reimbursement of advances made, or certain expenses incurred, with
respect to the Mortgage Loans.
The Agreement permits, with certain exceptions therein
provided, the amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and
obligations of the Depositor, the Servicer, 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
entitled to at least 66% of the Voting Rights. 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 herefor 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 upon surrender of this Certificate for registration
of transfer at the offices or agencies appointed by the Trustee as provided in
the Agreement, duly endorsed by, or accompanied by an assignment in the form
below or other written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the
Trustee 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 evidencing the same aggregate Percentage
Interest will be issued to the designated transferee or transferees.
No transfer of this Certificate to a Plan subject to ERISA or
Section 4975 of the Code, any Person acting, directly or indirectly, on behalf
of any such Plan or any Person using "Plan Assets" to acquire this Certificate
shall be made except in accordance with Section 5.02(c) of the Agreement.
The Certificates are issuable in fully registered form only
without coupons in Classes and denominations representing Percentage Interests
specified in the Agreement. As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain
limitations therein set forth, the Certificates are exchangeable for new
Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations evidencing the same
aggregate Percentage Interest, as requested by the Holder surrendering the same.
No service charge will be
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made for any such registration of transfer or exchange of Certificates, but the
Trustee may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other
governmental charge that may be imposed in connection with any transfer or
exchange of Certificates.
The Depositor, the Servicer, the Trustee and any agent of the
Depositor, the Servicer or the Trustee may treat the Person in whose name this
Certificate is registered as the owner hereof for all purposes, and none of the
Depositor, the Servicer, the Trustee nor any such agent shall be affected by
notice to the contrary.
The obligations created by the Agreement and the Trust Fund
created thereby shall terminate upon payment to the Certificateholders of all
amounts held by the Trustee and required to be paid to them pursuant to the
Agreement following the earlier of (i) the final payment or other liquidation
(or any advance with respect thereto) of the last Mortgage Loan and REO Property
remaining in REMIC I and (ii) the purchase by the party designated in the
Agreement at a price determined as provided in the Agreement from REMIC I of all
the Mortgage Loans and all property acquired in respect of such Mortgage Loans.
The Agreement permits, but does not require, the party designated in the
Agreement to purchase from REMIC I all of the Mortgage Loans and all property
acquired in respect of any Mortgage Loan at a price determined as provided in
the Agreement. The exercise of such right will effect early retirement of the
Certificates; however, such right to purchase is subject to the aggregate Stated
Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans at the time of purchase being less than
10% of the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the
Cut-off Date.
The recitals contained herein shall be taken as statements of
the Depositor and the Trustee assumes no responsibility for their correctness.
Unless the certificate of authentication hereon has been
executed by the Trustee, by manual signature, this Certificate shall not be
entitled to any benefit under the Agreement or be valid for any purpose.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Trustee has caused this Certificate to be duly
executed.
Dated: July __, 2004
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
not in its individual capacity, but
solely as Trustee for the MASTR
Asset Backed Securities Trust
2004-WMC2
By:_________________________________
Authorized Officer
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION
-----------------------------
This is one of the Certificates referred to in the within-mentioned
Agreement.
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
as Trustee
By:________________________________
Authorized Signatory
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ABBREVIATIONS
-------------
The following abbreviations, when used in the inscription on the face of this
instrument, shall be construed as though they were written out in full according
to applicable laws or regulations:
TEN COM - as tenants in common UNIF GIFT MIN ACT - Custodian
---------
TEN ENT - as tenants by the entireties (Cust) (Minor) under
Uniform Gifts
JT TEN - as joint tenants with right to Minors Act
if survivorship and not as _______________
tenants in common (State)
Additional abbreviations may also be used though not in the above list.
ASSIGNMENT
----------
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s)
and transfer(s) unto
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
(Please print or typewrite name, address including postal zip code, and Taxpayer
Identification Number of assignee) a Percentage Interest equal to ____%
evidenced by the within Mortgage Pass- Through Certificates and hereby
authorize(s) the registration of transfer of such 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
Percentage Interest and Class to the above named assignee and deliver such
Certificate to the following address:
_______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________.
Dated: _________________
_____________________________________
Signature by or on behalf of assignor
_____________________________________
Signature Guaranteed
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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.
X-0-00
XXXXXXX X-0
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FORM OF CLASS M-4 CERTIFICATE
UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF
THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY, A NEW YORK CORPORATION ("DTC"), TO THE
TRUSTEE 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 IS 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").
THIS CERTIFICATE IS SUBORDINATE TO THE CLASS A-1 CERTIFICATES, THE
CLASS A-2 CERTIFICATES, THE CLASS A-3 CERTIFICATES, THE CLASS A-4
CERTIFICATES, THE CLASS M-1 CERTIFICATES, THE CLASS M- 2 CERTIFICATES
AND THE CLASS M-3 CERTIFICATES TO THE EXTENT DESCRIBED IN THE POOLING
AND SERVICING AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN.
NO TRANSFER OF THIS CERTIFICATE TO AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN OR OTHER
RETIREMENT ARRANGEMENT SUBJECT TO THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME
SECURITY ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED, OR THE CODE WILL BE REGISTERED EXCEPT
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROCEDURES DESCRIBED HEREIN.
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Series: 2004-WMC2 Aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the
Class M-4 Certificates as of the Issue Date:
Pass-Through Rate: Variable $7,380,000.00
Cut-off Date and date of Pooling and Denomination: $7,380,000.00
Servicing Agreement: July 1, 2004
Servicer: HomEq Servicing Corporation
First Distribution Date: August 25, 2004
Trustee: U.S. Bank National Association
No. 1
Issue Date: July 29, 2004
CUSIP: 57643L DM 5
DISTRIBUTIONS IN REDUCTION OF THE CERTIFICATE PRINCIPAL BALANCE OF THIS
CERTIFICATE MAY BE MADE MONTHLY AS SET FORTH HEREIN. ACCORDINGLY, THE
OUTSTANDING CERTIFICATE PRINCIPAL BALANCE HEREOF AT ANY TIME MAY BE
LESS THAN THE AMOUNT SHOWN ABOVE AS THE DENOMINATION OF THIS
CERTIFICATE.
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MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATE
evidencing a beneficial ownership interest in a portion of a Trust Fund (the
"Trust Fund") consisting primarily of a pool of conventional one- to
four-family, fixed-rate and adjustable-rate, first and second lien mortgage
loans (the "Mortgage Loans") formed and sold by
MORTGAGE ASSET SECURITIZATION TRANSACTIONS, INC.
THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT REPRESENT AN OBLIGATION OF OR INTEREST IN
MORTGAGE ASSET SECURITIZATION TRANSACTIONS, INC., THE SERVICER, THE
TRUSTEE OR ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES. NEITHER THIS CERTIFICATE
NOR THE UNDERLYING MORTGAGE LOANS ARE GUARANTEED BY ANY AGENCY OR
INSTRUMENTALITY OF THE UNITED STATES.
This certifies that Cede & Co. is the registered owner of a
Percentage Interest (obtained by dividing the denomination of this Certificate
by the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-4 Certificates as
of the Issue Date) in that certain beneficial ownership interest evidenced by
all the Class M-4 Certificates in a REMIC created pursuant to a Pooling and
Servicing Agreement, dated as specified above (the "Agreement"), among Mortgage
Asset Securitization Transactions, Inc. (hereinafter called the "Depositor,"
which term includes any successor entity under the Agreement), the Servicer and
the Trustee, a summary of certain of the pertinent provisions of which is set
forth hereafter. 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.
Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, distributions 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 (a "Distribution Date"), commencing on
the First Distribution Date specified above, to the Person in whose name this
Certificate is registered on the 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 the Holders of Class M-4 Certificates on such Distribution
Date pursuant to the Agreement.
All distributions to the Holder of this Certificate under the
Agreement will be made or caused to be made by the Trustee by wire transfer in
immediately available funds to the account of the Person entitled thereto if
such Person shall have so notified the Trustee in writing at least five Business
Days prior to the Record Date immediately prior to such Distribution Date and is
the registered owner of Class M-4 Certificates the aggregate initial Certificate
Principal Balance of which is in excess of the lesser of (i) $5,000,000 or (ii)
two-thirds of the aggregate initial Certificate Principal Balance of the Class
M-4 Certificates, or otherwise by check mailed by first class mail to the
address of the Person entitled thereto, as such name and address shall appear on
the Certificate Register. Notwithstanding the above, the final distribution on
this Certificate will be made after due notice by the Trustee of the pendency of
such distribution and only upon presentation and surrender of this Certificate
at the office or agency appointed by the Trustee for that purpose as provided in
the Agreement.
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The Pass-Through Rate applicable to the calculation of
interest payable with respect to this Certificate on any Distribution Date shall
equal a rate per annum equal to the lesser of (i) the related Formula Rate for
such Distribution Date and (ii) the related Net WAC Rate for such Distribution
Date.
This Certificate is one of a duly authorized issue of
Certificates designated as Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates of the Series
specified on the face hereof (herein called the "Certificates") and representing
a Percentage Interest in the Class of Certificates specified on the face hereof
equal to the denomination specified on the face hereof divided by the aggregate
Certificate Principal Balance of the Class of Certificates specified on the face
hereof.
The Certificates are limited in right of payment to certain
collections and recoveries respecting the Mortgage Loans, all as more
specifically set forth herein and in the Agreement. As provided in the
Agreement, withdrawals from the Distribution Account may be made from time to
time for purposes other than distributions to Certificateholders, such purposes
including reimbursement of advances made, or certain expenses incurred, with
respect to the Mortgage Loans.
The Agreement permits, with certain exceptions therein
provided, the amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and
obligations of the Depositor, the Servicer, 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
entitled to at least 66% of the Voting Rights. 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 herefor 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 upon surrender of this Certificate for registration
of transfer at the offices or agencies appointed by the Trustee as provided in
the Agreement, duly endorsed by, or accompanied by an assignment in the form
below or other written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the
Trustee 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 evidencing the same aggregate Percentage
Interest will be issued to the designated transferee or transferees.
No transfer of this Certificate to a Plan subject to ERISA or
Section 4975 of the Code, any Person acting, directly or indirectly, on behalf
of any such Plan or any Person using "Plan Assets" to acquire this Certificate
shall be made except in accordance with Section 5.02(c) of the Agreement.
The Certificates are issuable in fully registered form only
without coupons in Classes and denominations representing Percentage Interests
specified in the Agreement. As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain
limitations therein set forth, the Certificates are exchangeable for new
Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations evidencing the same
aggregate Percentage Interest, as requested by the Holder surrendering the same.
No service charge will be
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made for any such registration of transfer or exchange of Certificates, but the
Trustee may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other
governmental charge that may be imposed in connection with any transfer or
exchange of Certificates.
The Depositor, the Servicer, the Trustee and any agent of the
Depositor, the Servicer or the Trustee may treat the Person in whose name this
Certificate is registered as the owner hereof for all purposes, and none of the
Depositor, the Servicer, the Trustee nor any such agent shall be affected by
notice to the contrary.
The obligations created by the Agreement and the Trust Fund
created thereby shall terminate upon payment to the Certificateholders of all
amounts held by the Trustee and required to be paid to them pursuant to the
Agreement following the earlier of (i) the final payment or other liquidation
(or any advance with respect thereto) of the last Mortgage Loan and REO Property
remaining in REMIC I and (ii) the purchase by the party designated in the
Agreement at a price determined as provided in the Agreement from REMIC I of all
the Mortgage Loans and all property acquired in respect of such Mortgage Loans.
The Agreement permits, but does not require, the party designated in the
Agreement to purchase from REMIC I all of the Mortgage Loans and all property
acquired in respect of any Mortgage Loan at a price determined as provided in
the Agreement. The exercise of such right will effect early retirement of the
Certificates; however, such right to purchase is subject to the aggregate Stated
Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans at the time of purchase being less than
10% of the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the
Cut-off Date.
The recitals contained herein shall be taken as statements of
the Depositor and the Trustee assumes no responsibility for their correctness.
Unless the certificate of authentication hereon has been
executed by the Trustee, by manual signature, this Certificate shall not be
entitled to any benefit under the Agreement or be valid for any purpose.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Trustee has caused this Certificate to be duly
executed.
Dated: July __, 2004
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
not in its individual capacity, but
solely as Trustee for the MASTR
Asset Backed Securities Trust
2004-WMC2
By:________________________________
Authorized Officer
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION
-----------------------------
This is one of the Certificates referred to in the within-mentioned
Agreement.
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
as Trustee
By:________________________________
Authorized Signatory
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ABBREVIATIONS
-------------
The following abbreviations, when used in the inscription on the face of this
instrument, shall be construed as though they were written out in full according
to applicable laws or regulations:
TEN COM - as tenants in common UNIF GIFT MIN ACT - Custodian
---------
TEN ENT - as tenants by the entireties (Cust) (Minor) under
Uniform Gifts
JT TEN - as joint tenants with right to Minors Act
if survivorship and not as _______________
tenants in common (State)
Additional abbreviations may also be used though not in the above list.
ASSIGNMENT
----------
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s)
and transfer(s) unto
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
(Please print or typewrite name, address including postal zip code, and Taxpayer
Identification Number of assignee) a Percentage Interest equal to ____%
evidenced by the within Mortgage Pass- Through Certificates and hereby
authorize(s) the registration of transfer of such 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
Percentage Interest and Class to the above named assignee and deliver such
Certificate to the following address:
_______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________.
Dated: _________________
_____________________________________
Signature by or on behalf of assignor
_____________________________________
Signature Guaranteed
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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.
X-0-0
XXXXXXX X-0
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FORM OF CLASS M-5 CERTIFICATE
UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF
THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY, A NEW YORK CORPORATION ("DTC"), TO THE
TRUSTEE 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 IS 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").
THIS CERTIFICATE IS SUBORDINATE TO THE CLASS A-1 CERTIFICATES, THE
CLASS A-2 CERTIFICATES, THE CLASS A-3 CERTIFICATES, THE CLASS A-4
CERTIFICATES, THE CLASS M-1 CERTIFICATES, THE CLASS M- 2 CERTIFICATES,
THE CLASS M-3 CERTIFICATES AND THE CLASS M-4 CERTIFICATES TO THE EXTENT
DESCRIBED IN THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN.
NO TRANSFER OF THIS CERTIFICATE TO AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN OR OTHER
RETIREMENT ARRANGEMENT SUBJECT TO THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME
SECURITY ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED, OR THE CODE WILL BE REGISTERED EXCEPT
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROCEDURES DESCRIBED HEREIN.
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Series: 2004-WMC2 Aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the
Class M-5 Certificates as of the Issue Date:
Pass-Through Rate: Variable $8,856,000.00
Cut-off Date and date of Pooling and Denomination: $8,856,000.00
Servicing Agreement: July 1, 2004
Servicer: HomEq Servicing Corporation
First Distribution Date: August 25, 2004
Trustee: U.S. Bank National Association
No. 1
Issue Date: July 29, 2004
CUSIP: 57643L DN 3
DISTRIBUTIONS IN REDUCTION OF THE CERTIFICATE PRINCIPAL BALANCE OF THIS
CERTIFICATE MAY BE MADE MONTHLY AS SET FORTH HEREIN. ACCORDINGLY, THE
OUTSTANDING CERTIFICATE PRINCIPAL BALANCE HEREOF AT ANY TIME MAY BE
LESS THAN THE AMOUNT SHOWN ABOVE AS THE DENOMINATION OF THIS
CERTIFICATE.
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MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATE
evidencing a beneficial ownership interest in a portion of a Trust Fund (the
"Trust Fund") consisting primarily of a pool of conventional one- to
four-family, fixed-rate and adjustable-rate, first and second lien mortgage
loans (the "Mortgage Loans") formed and sold by
MORTGAGE ASSET SECURITIZATION TRANSACTIONS, INC.
THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT REPRESENT AN OBLIGATION OF OR INTEREST IN
MORTGAGE ASSET SECURITIZATION TRANSACTIONS, INC., THE SERVICER, THE
TRUSTEE OR ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES. NEITHER THIS CERTIFICATE
NOR THE UNDERLYING MORTGAGE LOANS ARE GUARANTEED BY ANY AGENCY OR
INSTRUMENTALITY OF THE UNITED STATES.
This certifies that Cede & Co. is the registered owner of a
Percentage Interest (obtained by dividing the denomination of this Certificate
by the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-5 Certificates as
of the Issue Date) in that certain beneficial ownership interest evidenced by
all the Class M-5 Certificates in a REMIC created pursuant to a Pooling and
Servicing Agreement, dated as specified above (the "Agreement"), among Mortgage
Asset Securitization Transactions, Inc. (hereinafter called the "Depositor,"
which term includes any successor entity under the Agreement), the Servicer and
the Trustee, a summary of certain of the pertinent provisions of which is set
forth hereafter. 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.
Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, distributions 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 (a "Distribution Date"), commencing on
the First Distribution Date specified above, to the Person in whose name this
Certificate is registered on the 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 the Holders of Class M-5 Certificates on such Distribution
Date pursuant to the Agreement.
All distributions to the Holder of this Certificate under the
Agreement will be made or caused to be made by the Trustee by wire transfer in
immediately available funds to the account of the Person entitled thereto if
such Person shall have so notified the Trustee in writing at least five Business
Days prior to the Record Date immediately prior to such Distribution Date and is
the registered owner of Class M-5 Certificates the aggregate initial Certificate
Principal Balance of which is in excess of the lesser of (i) $5,000,000 or (ii)
two-thirds of the aggregate initial Certificate Principal Balance of the Class
M-5 Certificates, or otherwise by check mailed by first class mail to the
address of the Person entitled thereto, as such name and address shall appear on
the Certificate Register. Notwithstanding the above, the final distribution on
this Certificate will be made after due notice by the Trustee of the pendency of
such distribution and only upon presentation and surrender of this Certificate
at the office or agency appointed by the Trustee for that purpose as provided in
the Agreement.
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The Pass-Through Rate applicable to the calculation of
interest payable with respect to this Certificate on any Distribution Date shall
equal a rate per annum equal to the lesser of (i) the related Formula Rate for
such Distribution Date and (ii) the related Net WAC Rate for such Distribution
Date.
This Certificate is one of a duly authorized issue of
Certificates designated as Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates of the Series
specified on the face hereof (herein called the "Certificates") and representing
a Percentage Interest in the Class of Certificates specified on the face hereof
equal to the denomination specified on the face hereof divided by the aggregate
Certificate Principal Balance of the Class of Certificates specified on the face
hereof.
The Certificates are limited in right of payment to certain
collections and recoveries respecting the Mortgage Loans, all as more
specifically set forth herein and in the Agreement. As provided in the
Agreement, withdrawals from the Distribution Account may be made from time to
time for purposes other than distributions to Certificateholders, such purposes
including reimbursement of advances made, or certain expenses incurred, with
respect to the Mortgage Loans.
The Agreement permits, with certain exceptions therein
provided, the amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and
obligations of the Depositor, the Servicer, 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
entitled to at least 66% of the Voting Rights. 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 herefor 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 upon surrender of this Certificate for registration
of transfer at the offices or agencies appointed by the Trustee as provided in
the Agreement, duly endorsed by, or accompanied by an assignment in the form
below or other written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the
Trustee 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 evidencing the same aggregate Percentage
Interest will be issued to the designated transferee or transferees.
No transfer of this Certificate to a Plan subject to ERISA or
Section 4975 of the Code, any Person acting, directly or indirectly, on behalf
of any such Plan or any Person using "Plan Assets" to acquire this Certificate
shall be made except in accordance with Section 5.02(c) of the Agreement.
The Certificates are issuable in fully registered form only
without coupons in Classes and denominations representing Percentage Interests
specified in the Agreement. As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain
limitations therein set forth, the Certificates are exchangeable for new
Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations evidencing the same
aggregate Percentage Interest, as requested by the Holder surrendering the same.
No service charge will be
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made for any such registration of transfer or exchange of Certificates, but the
Trustee may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other
governmental charge that may be imposed in connection with any transfer or
exchange of Certificates.
The Depositor, the Servicer, the Trustee and any agent of the
Depositor, the Servicer or the Trustee may treat the Person in whose name this
Certificate is registered as the owner hereof for all purposes, and none of the
Depositor, the Servicer, the Trustee nor any such agent shall be affected by
notice to the contrary.
The obligations created by the Agreement and the Trust Fund
created thereby shall terminate upon payment to the Certificateholders of all
amounts held by the Trustee and required to be paid to them pursuant to the
Agreement following the earlier of (i) the final payment or other liquidation
(or any advance with respect thereto) of the last Mortgage Loan and REO Property
remaining in REMIC I and (ii) the purchase by the party designated in the
Agreement at a price determined as provided in the Agreement from REMIC I of all
the Mortgage Loans and all property acquired in respect of such Mortgage Loans.
The Agreement permits, but does not require, the party designated in the
Agreement to purchase from REMIC I all of the Mortgage Loans and all property
acquired in respect of any Mortgage Loan at a price determined as provided in
the Agreement. The exercise of such right will effect early retirement of the
Certificates; however, such right to purchase is subject to the aggregate Stated
Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans at the time of purchase being less than
10% of the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the
Cut-off Date.
The recitals contained herein shall be taken as statements of
the Depositor and the Trustee assumes no responsibility for their correctness.
Unless the certificate of authentication hereon has been
executed by the Trustee, by manual signature, this Certificate shall not be
entitled to any benefit under the Agreement or be valid for any purpose.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Trustee has caused this Certificate to be duly
executed.
Dated: July __, 2004
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
not in its individual capacity, but
solely as Trustee for the MASTR
Asset Backed Securities Trust
2004-WMC2
By:________________________________
Authorized Officer
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION
-----------------------------
This is one of the Certificates referred to in the within-mentioned
Agreement.
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
as Trustee
By:________________________________
Authorized Signatory
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ABBREVIATIONS
-------------
The following abbreviations, when used in the inscription on the face of this
instrument, shall be construed as though they were written out in full according
to applicable laws or regulations:
TEN COM - as tenants in common UNIF GIFT MIN ACT - Custodian
---------
TEN ENT - as tenants by the entireties (Cust) (Minor) under
Uniform Gifts
JT TEN - as joint tenants with right to Minors Act
if survivorship and not as _______________
tenants in common (State)
Additional abbreviations may also be used though not in the above list.
ASSIGNMENT
----------
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s)
and transfer(s) unto
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
(Please print or typewrite name, address including postal zip code, and Taxpayer
Identification Number of assignee) a Percentage Interest equal to ____%
evidenced by the within Mortgage Pass- Through Certificates and hereby
authorize(s) the registration of transfer of such 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
Percentage Interest and Class to the above named assignee and deliver such
Certificate to the following address:
_______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________.
Dated: _________________
_____________________________________
Signature by or on behalf of assignor
_____________________________________
Signature Guaranteed
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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.
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EXHIBIT A-10
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FORM OF CLASS M-6 CERTIFICATE
UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF
THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY, A NEW YORK CORPORATION ("DTC"), TO THE
TRUSTEE 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 IS 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").
THIS CERTIFICATE IS SUBORDINATE TO THE CLASS A-1 CERTIFICATES, THE
CLASS A-2 CERTIFICATES, THE CLASS A-3 CERTIFICATES, THE CLASS A-4
CERTIFICATES, THE CLASS M-1 CERTIFICATES, THE CLASS M- 2 CERTIFICATES,
THE CLASS M-3 CERTIFICATES, THE CLASS M-4 CERTIFICATES AND THE CLASS
M-5 CERTIFICATES TO THE EXTENT DESCRIBED IN THE POOLING AND SERVICING
AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN.
NO TRANSFER OF THIS CERTIFICATE TO AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN OR OTHER
RETIREMENT ARRANGEMENT SUBJECT TO THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME
SECURITY ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED, OR THE CODE WILL BE REGISTERED EXCEPT
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROCEDURES DESCRIBED HEREIN.
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Series: 2004-WMC2 Aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the
Class M-6 Certificates as of the Issue Date:
Pass-Through Rate: Variable $8,856,000.00
Cut-off Date and date of Pooling and Denomination: $8,856,000.00
Servicing Agreement: July 1, 2004
Servicer: HomEq Servicing Corporation
First Distribution Date: August 25, 2004
Trustee: U.S. Bank National Association
No. 1
Issue Date: July 29, 2004
CUSIP: 57643L DP 8
DISTRIBUTIONS IN REDUCTION OF THE CERTIFICATE PRINCIPAL BALANCE OF THIS
CERTIFICATE MAY BE MADE MONTHLY AS SET FORTH HEREIN. ACCORDINGLY, THE
OUTSTANDING CERTIFICATE PRINCIPAL BALANCE HEREOF AT ANY TIME MAY BE
LESS THAN THE AMOUNT SHOWN ABOVE AS THE DENOMINATION OF THIS
CERTIFICATE.
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MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATE
evidencing a beneficial ownership interest in a portion of a Trust Fund (the
"Trust Fund") consisting primarily of a pool of conventional one- to
four-family, fixed-rate and adjustable-rate, first and second lien mortgage
loans (the "Mortgage Loans") formed and sold by
MORTGAGE ASSET SECURITIZATION TRANSACTIONS, INC.
THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT REPRESENT AN OBLIGATION OF OR INTEREST IN
MORTGAGE ASSET SECURITIZATION TRANSACTIONS, INC., THE SERVICER, THE
TRUSTEE OR ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES. NEITHER THIS CERTIFICATE
NOR THE UNDERLYING MORTGAGE LOANS ARE GUARANTEED BY ANY AGENCY OR
INSTRUMENTALITY OF THE UNITED STATES.
This certifies that Cede & Co. is the registered owner of a
Percentage Interest (obtained by dividing the denomination of this Certificate
by the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-6 Certificates as
of the Issue Date) in that certain beneficial ownership interest evidenced by
all the Class M-6 Certificates in a REMIC created pursuant to a Pooling and
Servicing Agreement, dated as specified above (the "Agreement"), among Mortgage
Asset Securitization Transactions, Inc. (hereinafter called the "Depositor,"
which term includes any successor entity under the Agreement), the Servicer and
the Trustee, a summary of certain of the pertinent provisions of which is set
forth hereafter. 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.
Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, distributions 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 (a "Distribution Date"), commencing on
the First Distribution Date specified above, to the Person in whose name this
Certificate is registered on the 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 the Holders of Class M-6 Certificates on such Distribution
Date pursuant to the Agreement.
All distributions to the Holder of this Certificate under the
Agreement will be made or caused to be made by the Trustee by wire transfer in
immediately available funds to the account of the Person entitled thereto if
such Person shall have so notified the Trustee in writing at least five Business
Days prior to the Record Date immediately prior to such Distribution Date and is
the registered owner of Class M-6 Certificates the aggregate initial Certificate
Principal Balance of which is in excess of the lesser of (i) $5,000,000 or (ii)
two-thirds of the aggregate initial Certificate Principal Balance of the Class
M-6 Certificates, or otherwise by check mailed by first class mail to the
address of the Person entitled thereto, as such name and address shall appear on
the Certificate Register. Notwithstanding the above, the final distribution on
this Certificate will be made after due notice by the Trustee of the pendency of
such distribution and only upon presentation and surrender of this Certificate
at the office or agency appointed by the Trustee for that purpose as provided in
the Agreement.
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The Pass-Through Rate applicable to the calculation of
interest payable with respect to this Certificate on any Distribution Date shall
equal a rate per annum equal to the lesser of (i) the related Formula Rate for
such Distribution Date and (ii) the related Net WAC Rate for such Distribution
Date.
This Certificate is one of a duly authorized issue of
Certificates designated as Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates of the Series
specified on the face hereof (herein called the "Certificates") and representing
a Percentage Interest in the Class of Certificates specified on the face hereof
equal to the denomination specified on the face hereof divided by the aggregate
Certificate Principal Balance of the Class of Certificates specified on the face
hereof.
The Certificates are limited in right of payment to certain
collections and recoveries respecting the Mortgage Loans, all as more
specifically set forth herein and in the Agreement. As provided in the
Agreement, withdrawals from the Distribution Account may be made from time to
time for purposes other than distributions to Certificateholders, such purposes
including reimbursement of advances made, or certain expenses incurred, with
respect to the Mortgage Loans.
The Agreement permits, with certain exceptions therein
provided, the amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and
obligations of the Depositor, the Servicer, 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
entitled to at least 66% of the Voting Rights. 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 herefor 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 upon surrender of this Certificate for registration
of transfer at the offices or agencies appointed by the Trustee as provided in
the Agreement, duly endorsed by, or accompanied by an assignment in the form
below or other written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the
Trustee 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 evidencing the same aggregate Percentage
Interest will be issued to the designated transferee or transferees.
No transfer of this Certificate to a Plan subject to ERISA or
Section 4975 of the Code, any Person acting, directly or indirectly, on behalf
of any such Plan or any Person using "Plan Assets" to acquire this Certificate
shall be made except in accordance with Section 5.02(c) of the Agreement.
The Certificates are issuable in fully registered form only
without coupons in Classes and denominations representing Percentage Interests
specified in the Agreement. As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain
limitations therein set forth, the Certificates are exchangeable for new
Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations evidencing the same
aggregate Percentage Interest, as requested by the Holder surrendering the same.
No service charge will be
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made for any such registration of transfer or exchange of Certificates, but the
Trustee may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other
governmental charge that may be imposed in connection with any transfer or
exchange of Certificates.
The Depositor, the Servicer, the Trustee and any agent of the
Depositor, the Servicer or the Trustee may treat the Person in whose name this
Certificate is registered as the owner hereof for all purposes, and none of the
Depositor, the Servicer, the Trustee nor any such agent shall be affected by
notice to the contrary.
The obligations created by the Agreement and the Trust Fund
created thereby shall terminate upon payment to the Certificateholders of all
amounts held by the Trustee and required to be paid to them pursuant to the
Agreement following the earlier of (i) the final payment or other liquidation
(or any advance with respect thereto) of the last Mortgage Loan and REO Property
remaining in REMIC I and (ii) the purchase by the party designated in the
Agreement at a price determined as provided in the Agreement from REMIC I of all
the Mortgage Loans and all property acquired in respect of such Mortgage Loans.
The Agreement permits, but does not require, the party designated in the
Agreement to purchase from REMIC I all of the Mortgage Loans and all property
acquired in respect of any Mortgage Loan at a price determined as provided in
the Agreement. The exercise of such right will effect early retirement of the
Certificates; however, such right to purchase is subject to the aggregate Stated
Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans at the time of purchase being less than
10% of the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the
Cut-off Date.
The recitals contained herein shall be taken as statements of
the Depositor and the Trustee assumes no responsibility for their correctness.
Unless the certificate of authentication hereon has been
executed by the Trustee, by manual signature, this Certificate shall not be
entitled to any benefit under the Agreement or be valid for any purpose.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Trustee has caused this Certificate to be duly
executed.
Dated: July __, 2004
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
not in its individual capacity, but
solely as Trustee for the MASTR
Asset Backed Securities Trust
2004-WMC2
By:________________________________
Authorized Officer
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION
-----------------------------
This is one of the Certificates referred to in the within-mentioned
Agreement.
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
as Trustee
By:________________________________
Authorized Signatory
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ABBREVIATIONS
-------------
The following abbreviations, when used in the inscription on the face of this
instrument, shall be construed as though they were written out in full according
to applicable laws or regulations:
TEN COM - as tenants in common UNIF GIFT MIN ACT - Custodian
---------
TEN ENT - as tenants by the entireties (Cust) (Minor) under
Uniform Gifts
JT TEN - as joint tenants with right to Minors Act
if survivorship and not as _______________
tenants in common (State)
Additional abbreviations may also be used though not in the above list.
ASSIGNMENT
----------
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s)
and transfer(s) unto
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
(Please print or typewrite name, address including postal zip code, and Taxpayer
Identification Number of assignee) a Percentage Interest equal to ____%
evidenced by the within Mortgage Pass- Through Certificates and hereby
authorize(s) the registration of transfer of such 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
Percentage Interest and Class to the above named assignee and deliver such
Certificate to the following address:
_______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________.
Dated: _________________
_____________________________________
Signature by or on behalf of assignor
_____________________________________
Signature Guaranteed
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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.
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EXHIBIT A-11
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FORM OF CLASS M-7 CERTIFICATE
UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF
THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY, A NEW YORK CORPORATION ("DTC"), TO THE
TRUSTEE 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 IS 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").
THIS CERTIFICATE IS SUBORDINATE TO THE CLASS A-1 CERTIFICATES, THE
CLASS A-2 CERTIFICATES, THE CLASS A-3 CERTIFICATES, THE CLASS A-4
CERTIFICATES, THE CLASS M-1 CERTIFICATES, THE CLASS M- 2 CERTIFICATES,
THE CLASS M-3 CERTIFICATES, THE CLASS M-4 CERTIFICATES, THE CLASS M-5
CERTIFICATES AND THE CLASS M-6 CERTIFICATES TO THE EXTENT DESCRIBED IN
THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN.
THIS CERTIFICATE HAS NOT BEEN AND WILL NOT BE REGISTERED UNDER
THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE "SECURITIES
ACT") AND MAY NOT BE OFFERED, SOLD, PLEDGED OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED
EXCEPT TO A PERSON THAT IS A QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER WITHIN THE
MEANING OF RULE 144A UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT PURCHASING FOR ITS OWN
ACCOUNT OR FOR THE ACCOUNT OF A QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER IN A
TRANSACTION MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF RULE 144A, IN A TRANSACTION
EXEMPT FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT, IN
WHICH THE TRANSFEREE MAKES OR IS DEEMED TO MAKE CERTAIN REPRESENTATIONS
AND UNDERTAKINGS SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANY
APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE OF THE UNITED STATES.
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NO TRANSFER OF THIS CERTIFICATE TO AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN OR OTHER
RETIREMENT ARRANGEMENT SUBJECT TO THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME
SECURITY ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED, OR THE CODE WILL BE REGISTERED EXCEPT
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROCEDURES DESCRIBED HEREIN.
Series: 2004-WMC2 Aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the
Class M-7 Certificates as of the Issue Date:
Pass-Through Rate: Variable $5,904,000.00
Cut-off Date and date of Pooling and Denomination: $5,904,000.00
Servicing Agreement: July 1, 2004
Servicer: HomEq Servicing Corporation
First Distribution Date: August 25, 2004
Trustee: U.S. Bank National Association
No. 1
Issue Date: July 29, 2004
CUSIP: 57643L DQ 6
DISTRIBUTIONS IN REDUCTION OF THE CERTIFICATE PRINCIPAL BALANCE OF THIS
CERTIFICATE MAY BE MADE MONTHLY AS SET FORTH HEREIN. ACCORDINGLY, THE
OUTSTANDING CERTIFICATE PRINCIPAL BALANCE HEREOF AT ANY TIME MAY BE
LESS THAN THE AMOUNT SHOWN ABOVE AS THE DENOMINATION OF THIS
CERTIFICATE.
A-5-26
MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATE
evidencing a beneficial ownership interest in a portion of a Trust Fund (the
"Trust Fund") consisting primarily of a pool of conventional one- to
four-family, fixed-rate and adjustable-rate, first and second lien mortgage
loans (the "Mortgage Loans") formed and sold by
MORTGAGE ASSET SECURITIZATION TRANSACTIONS, INC.
THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT REPRESENT AN OBLIGATION OF OR INTEREST IN
MORTGAGE ASSET SECURITIZATION TRANSACTIONS, INC., THE SERVICER, THE
TRUSTEE OR ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES. NEITHER THIS CERTIFICATE
NOR THE UNDERLYING MORTGAGE LOANS ARE GUARANTEED BY ANY AGENCY OR
INSTRUMENTALITY OF THE UNITED STATES.
This certifies that Cede & Co. is the registered owner of a
Percentage Interest (obtained by dividing the denomination of this Certificate
by the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-7 Certificates as
of the Issue Date) in that certain beneficial ownership interest evidenced by
all the Class M-7 Certificates in a REMIC created pursuant to a Pooling and
Servicing Agreement, dated as specified above (the "Agreement"), among Mortgage
Asset Securitization Transactions, Inc. (hereinafter called the "Depositor,"
which term includes any successor entity under the Agreement), the Servicer and
the Trustee, a summary of certain of the pertinent provisions of which is set
forth hereafter. 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.
Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, distributions 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 (a "Distribution Date"), commencing on
the First Distribution Date specified above, to the Person in whose name this
Certificate is registered on the 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 the Holders of Class M-7 Certificates on such Distribution
Date pursuant to the Agreement.
All distributions to the Holder of this Certificate under the
Agreement will be made or caused to be made by the Trustee by wire transfer in
immediately available funds to the account of the Person entitled thereto if
such Person shall have so notified the Trustee in writing at least five Business
Days prior to the Record Date immediately prior to such Distribution Date and is
the registered owner of Class M-7 Certificates the aggregate initial Certificate
Principal Balance of which is in excess of the lesser of (i) $5,000,000 or (ii)
two-thirds of the aggregate initial Certificate Principal Balance of the Class
M-7 Certificates, or otherwise by check mailed by first class mail to the
address of the Person entitled thereto, as such name and address shall appear on
the Certificate Register. Notwithstanding the above, the final distribution on
this Certificate will be made after due notice by the Trustee of the pendency of
such distribution and only upon presentation and surrender of this Certificate
at the office or agency appointed by the Trustee for that purpose as provided in
the Agreement.
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The Pass-Through Rate applicable to the calculation of
interest payable with respect to this Certificate on any Distribution Date shall
equal a rate per annum equal to the lesser of (i) the related Formula Rate for
such Distribution Date and (ii) the related Net WAC Rate for such Distribution
Date.
This Certificate is one of a duly authorized issue of
Certificates designated as Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates of the Series
specified on the face hereof (herein called the "Certificates") and representing
a Percentage Interest in the Class of Certificates specified on the face hereof
equal to the denomination specified on the face hereof divided by the aggregate
Certificate Principal Balance of the Class of Certificates specified on the face
hereof.
The Certificates are limited in right of payment to certain
collections and recoveries respecting the Mortgage Loans, all as more
specifically set forth herein and in the Agreement. As provided in the
Agreement, withdrawals from the Distribution Account may be made from time to
time for purposes other than distributions to Certificateholders, such purposes
including reimbursement of advances made, or certain expenses incurred, with
respect to the Mortgage Loans.
The Agreement permits, with certain exceptions therein
provided, the amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and
obligations of the Depositor, the Servicer, 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
entitled to at least 66% of the Voting Rights. 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 herefor 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 upon surrender of this Certificate for registration
of transfer at the offices or agencies appointed by the Trustee as provided in
the Agreement, duly endorsed by, or accompanied by an assignment in the form
below or other written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the
Trustee 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 evidencing the same aggregate Percentage
Interest will be issued to the designated transferee or transferees.
No transfer of this Certificate to a Plan subject to ERISA or
Section 4975 of the Code, any Person acting, directly or indirectly, on behalf
of any such Plan or any Person using "Plan Assets" to acquire this Certificate
shall be made except in accordance with Section 5.02(c) of the Agreement.
The Certificates are issuable in fully registered form only
without coupons in Classes and denominations representing Percentage Interests
specified in the Agreement. As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain
limitations therein set forth, the Certificates are exchangeable for new
Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations evidencing the same
aggregate Percentage Interest, as requested by the Holder surrendering the same.
No service charge will be
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made for any such registration of transfer or exchange of Certificates, but the
Trustee may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other
governmental charge that may be imposed in connection with any transfer or
exchange of Certificates.
The Depositor, the Servicer, the Trustee and any agent of the
Depositor, the Servicer or the Trustee may treat the Person in whose name this
Certificate is registered as the owner hereof for all purposes, and none of the
Depositor, the Servicer, the Trustee nor any such agent shall be affected by
notice to the contrary.
The obligations created by the Agreement and the Trust Fund
created thereby shall terminate upon payment to the Certificateholders of all
amounts held by the Trustee and required to be paid to them pursuant to the
Agreement following the earlier of (i) the final payment or other liquidation
(or any advance with respect thereto) of the last Mortgage Loan and REO Property
remaining in REMIC I and (ii) the purchase by the party designated in the
Agreement at a price determined as provided in the Agreement from REMIC I of all
the Mortgage Loans and all property acquired in respect of such Mortgage Loans.
The Agreement permits, but does not require, the party designated in the
Agreement to purchase from REMIC I all of the Mortgage Loans and all property
acquired in respect of any Mortgage Loan at a price determined as provided in
the Agreement. The exercise of such right will effect early retirement of the
Certificates; however, such right to purchase is subject to the aggregate Stated
Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans at the time of purchase being less than
10% of the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the
Cut-off Date.
The recitals contained herein shall be taken as statements of
the Depositor and the Trustee assumes no responsibility for their correctness.
Unless the certificate of authentication hereon has been
executed by the Trustee, by manual signature, this Certificate shall not be
entitled to any benefit under the Agreement or be valid for any purpose.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Trustee has caused this Certificate to be duly
executed.
Dated: July __, 2004
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
not in its individual capacity, but
solely as Trustee for the MASTR
Asset Backed Securities Trust
2004-WMC2
By:________________________________
Authorized Officer
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION
-----------------------------
This is one of the Certificates referred to in the within-mentioned
Agreement.
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
as Trustee
By:________________________________
Authorized Signatory
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ABBREVIATIONS
-------------
The following abbreviations, when used in the inscription on the face of this
instrument, shall be construed as though they were written out in full according
to applicable laws or regulations:
TEN COM - as tenants in common UNIF GIFT MIN ACT - Custodian
---------
TEN ENT - as tenants by the entireties (Cust) (Minor) under
Uniform Gifts
JT TEN - as joint tenants with right to Minors Act
if survivorship and not as _______________
tenants in common (State)
Additional abbreviations may also be used though not in the above list.
ASSIGNMENT
----------
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s)
and transfer(s) unto
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
(Please print or typewrite name, address including postal zip code, and Taxpayer
Identification Number of assignee) a Percentage Interest equal to ____%
evidenced by the within Mortgage Pass- Through Certificates and hereby
authorize(s) the registration of transfer of such 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
Percentage Interest and Class to the above named assignee and deliver such
Certificate to the following address:
_______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________.
Dated: _________________
_____________________________________
Signature by or on behalf of assignor
_____________________________________
Signature Guaranteed
A-5-31
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.
A-5-32
EXHIBIT A-12
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FORM OF CLASS CE CERTIFICATE
SOLELY FOR U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES, THIS CERTIFICATE IS 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").
THIS CERTIFICATE IS SUBORDINATE TO THE CLASS A-1 CERTIFICATES, THE
CLASS A-2 CERTIFICATES, THE CLASS A-3 CERTIFICATES, THE CLASS A-4
CERTIFICATES, THE CLASS M-1 CERTIFICATES, THE CLASS M- 2 CERTIFICATES,
THE CLASS M-3 CERTIFICATES, THE CLASS M-4 CERTIFICATES, THE CLASS M-5
CERTIFICATES, THE CLASS M-6 CERTIFICATES AND THE CLASS M-7 CERTIFICATES
TO THE EXTENT DESCRIBED IN THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT REFERRED
TO HEREIN.
THIS CERTIFICATE HAS NOT BEEN AND WILL NOT BE REGISTERED UNDER THE
SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE
AND MAY NOT BE RESOLD OR TRANSFERRED UNLESS IT IS REGISTERED PURSUANT
TO SUCH ACT AND LAWS OR IS SOLD OR TRANSFERRED IN TRANSACTIONS THAT ARE
EXEMPT FROM REGISTRATION UNDER SUCH ACT AND UNDER APPLICABLE STATE LAW
AND IS TRANSFERRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 5.02 OF
THE AGREEMENT.
NO TRANSFER OF THIS CERTIFICATE TO AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN OR OTHER
RETIREMENT ARRANGEMENT SUBJECT TO THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME
SECURITY ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED, OR THE CODE WILL BE REGISTERED EXCEPT
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROCEDURES DESCRIBED HEREIN.
A-5-33
Series 2004-WMC2 Aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the
Class CE Certificates as of the Issue Date:
Pass-Through Rate: Variable $[____]
Cut-off Date and date of Pooling and Denomination: $[____]
Servicing Agreement: July 1, 2004
Servicer: HomEq Servicing Corporation
First Distribution Date: August 25, 2004
Trustee: U.S. Bank National Association
No. 1
Issue Date: July 29, 2004
Aggregate Notional Amount of the Class
CE Certificates as of the Issue Date: $[_____]
Notional Amount: $[____]
DISTRIBUTIONS IN REDUCTION OF THE CERTIFICATE PRINCIPAL BALANCE OF THIS
CERTIFICATE MAY BE MADE MONTHLY AS SET FORTH HEREIN. ACCORDINGLY, THE
OUTSTANDING CERTIFICATE PRINCIPAL BALANCE HEREOF AT ANY TIME MAY BE
LESS THAN THE AMOUNT SHOWN ABOVE AS THE DENOMINATION OF THIS
CERTIFICATE.
A-5-34
MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATE
evidencing a beneficial ownership interest in a portion of a Trust Fund (the
"Trust Fund") consisting primarily of a pool of conventional one- to
four-family, fixed-rate and adjustable-rate, first and second lien mortgage
loans (the "Mortgage Loans") formed and sold by
MORTGAGE ASSET SECURITIZATION TRANSACTIONS, INC.
THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT REPRESENT AN OBLIGATION OF OR INTEREST IN
MORTGAGE ASSET SECURITIZATION TRANSACTIONS, INC., THE SERVICER, THE
TRUSTEE OR ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES. NEITHER THIS CERTIFICATE
NOR THE UNDERLYING MORTGAGE LOANS ARE GUARANTEED BY ANY AGENCY OR
INSTRUMENTALITY OF THE UNITED STATES.
This certifies that UBS Securities LLC is the registered owner
of a Percentage Interest (obtained by dividing the denomination of this
Certificate by the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class CE
Certificates as of the Issue Date) in that certain beneficial ownership interest
evidenced by all the Class CE Certificates in a REMIC created pursuant to a
Pooling and Servicing Agreement, dated as specified above (the "Agreement"),
among Mortgage Asset Securitization Transactions, Inc. (hereinafter called the
"Depositor," which term includes any successor entity under the Agreement), the
Servicer and the Trustee, a summary of certain of the pertinent provisions of
which is set forth hereafter. 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.
Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, distributions 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 (a "Distribution Date"), commencing on
the First Distribution Date specified above, to the Person in whose name this
Certificate is registered on the 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 the Holders of Class CE Certificates on such Distribution
Date pursuant to the Agreement.
All distributions to the Holder of this Certificate under the
Agreement will be made or caused to be made by the Trustee by wire transfer in
immediately available funds to the account of the Person entitled thereto if
such Person shall have so notified the Trustee in writing at least five Business
Days prior to the Record Date immediately prior to such Distribution Date and is
the registered owner of Class CE Certificates the aggregate initial Certificate
Principal Balance of which is in excess of the lesser of (i) $5,000,000 or (ii)
two-thirds of the aggregate initial Certificate Principal Balance of the Class
CE Certificates, or otherwise by check mailed by first class mail to the address
of the Person entitled thereto, as such name and address shall appear on the
Certificate Register. Notwithstanding the above, the final distribution on this
Certificate will be made after due notice by the Trustee of the pendency of such
distribution and only upon presentation and surrender of this Certificate at the
office or agency appointed by the Trustee for that purpose as provided in the
Agreement.
A-5-35
This Certificate is one of a duly authorized issue of
Certificates designated as Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates of the Series
specified on the face hereof (herein called the "Certificates") and representing
a Percentage Interest in the Class of Certificates specified on the face hereof
equal to the denomination specified on the face hereof divided by the aggregate
Certificate Principal Balance of the Class of Certificates specified on the face
hereof.
The Certificates are limited in right of payment to certain
collections and recoveries respecting the Mortgage Loans, all as more
specifically set forth herein and in the Agreement. As provided in the
Agreement, withdrawals from the Distribution Account may be made from time to
time for purposes other than distributions to Certificateholders, such purposes
including reimbursement of advances made, or certain expenses incurred, with
respect to the Mortgage Loans.
The Agreement permits, with certain exceptions therein
provided, the amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and
obligations of the Depositor, the Servicer, 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
entitled to at least 66% of the Voting Rights. 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 herefor 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 upon surrender of this Certificate for registration
of transfer at the offices or agencies appointed by the Trustee as provided in
the Agreement, duly endorsed by, or accompanied by an assignment in the form
below or other written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the
Trustee 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 evidencing the same aggregate Percentage
Interest will be issued to the designated transferee or transferees.
No transfer of this Certificate shall be made unless the
transfer is made pursuant to an effective registration statement under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act"), and an effective
registration or qualification under applicable state securities laws, or is made
in a transaction that does not require such registration or qualification. In
the event that such a transfer of this Certificate is to be made without
registration or qualification, the Trustee shall require receipt of (i) if such
transfer is purportedly being made in reliance upon Rule 144A under the 1933
Act, written certifications from the Holder of the Certificate desiring to
effect the transfer, and from such Holder's prospective transferee,
substantially in the forms attached to the Agreement as Exhibit F-1, and (ii) in
all other cases, an Opinion of Counsel satisfactory to it that such transfer may
be made without such registration or qualification (which Opinion of Counsel
shall not be an expense of the Trust Fund or of the Depositor, the Trustee or
the Servicer in their respective capacities as such), together with copies of
the written certification(s) of the Holder of the Certificate desiring to effect
the transfer and/or such Holder's prospective transferee upon which such Opinion
of Counsel is based. None of the Depositor or the Trustee is obligated to
register or qualify the Class of Certificates specified on the face hereof under
the 1933 Act or any other securities law or to take any
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action not otherwise required under the Agreement to permit the transfer of such
Certificates without registration or qualification. Any Holder desiring to
effect a transfer of this Certificate shall be required to indemnify the
Trustee, 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.
No transfer of this Certificate to a Plan subject to ERISA or
Section 4975 of the Code, any Person acting, directly or indirectly, on behalf
of any such Plan or any Person using "Plan Assets" to acquire this Certificate
shall be made except in accordance with Section 5.02(c) of the Agreement.
The Certificates are issuable in fully registered form only
without coupons in Classes and denominations representing Percentage Interests
specified in the Agreement. As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain
limitations therein set forth, the Certificates are exchangeable for new
Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations 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
of Certificates, but the Trustee may require payment of a sum sufficient to
cover any tax or other governmental charge that may be imposed in connection
with any transfer or exchange of Certificates.
The Depositor, the Servicer, the Trustee and any agent of the
Depositor, the Servicer or the Trustee may treat the Person in whose name this
Certificate is registered as the owner hereof for all purposes, and none of the
Depositor, the Servicer, the Trustee nor any such agent shall be affected by
notice to the contrary.
The obligations created by the Agreement and the Trust Fund
created thereby shall terminate upon payment to the Certificateholders of all
amounts held by the Trustee and required to be paid to them pursuant to the
Agreement following the earlier of (i) the final payment or other liquidation
(or any advance with respect thereto) of the last Mortgage Loan and REO Property
remaining in REMIC I and (ii) the purchase by the party designated in the
Agreement at a price determined as provided in the Agreement from REMIC I of all
the Mortgage Loans and all property acquired in respect of such Mortgage Loans.
The Agreement permits, but does not require, the party designated in the
Agreement to purchase from REMIC I all of the Mortgage Loans and all property
acquired in respect of any Mortgage Loan at a price determined as provided in
the Agreement. The exercise of such right will effect early retirement of the
Certificates; however, such right to purchase is subject to the aggregate Stated
Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans at the time of purchase being less than
10% of the aggregate principal balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the Cut-off
Date.
The recitals contained herein shall be taken as statements of
the Depositor and the Trustee assumes no responsibility for their correctness.
Unless the certificate of authentication hereon has been
executed by the Trustee, by manual signature, this Certificate shall not be
entitled to any benefit under the Agreement or be valid for any purpose.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Trustee has caused this Certificate to be duly
executed.
Dated: July __, 2004
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
not in its individual capacity, but
solely as Trustee for the MASTR
Asset Backed Securities Trust
2004-WMC2
By:________________________________
Authorized Officer
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION
-----------------------------
This is one of the Certificates referred to in the within-mentioned
Agreement.
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
as Trustee
By:________________________________
Authorized Signatory
A-5-38
ABBREVIATIONS
-------------
The following abbreviations, when used in the inscription on the face of this
instrument, shall be construed as though they were written out in full according
to applicable laws or regulations:
TEN COM - as tenants in common UNIF GIFT MIN ACT - Custodian
---------
TEN ENT - as tenants by the entireties (Cust) (Minor) under
Uniform Gifts
JT TEN - as joint tenants with right to Minors Act
if survivorship and not as _______________
tenants in common (State)
Additional abbreviations may also be used though not in the above list.
ASSIGNMENT
----------
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s)
and transfer(s) unto
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
(Please print or typewrite name, address including postal zip code, and Taxpayer
Identification Number of assignee) a Percentage Interest equal to ____%
evidenced by the within Mortgage Pass- Through Certificates and hereby
authorize(s) the registration of transfer of such 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
Percentage Interest and Class to the above named assignee and deliver such
Certificate to the following address:
_______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________.
Dated: _________________
_____________________________________
Signature by or on behalf of assignor
_____________________________________
Signature Guaranteed
A-5-39
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.
A-5-40
EXHIBIT A-13
------------
FORM OF CLASS P CERTIFICATE
SOLELY FOR U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES, THIS CERTIFICATE IS 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").
THIS CERTIFICATE HAS NOT BEEN AND WILL NOT BE REGISTERED UNDER THE
SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE
AND MAY NOT BE RESOLD OR TRANSFERRED UNLESS IT IS REGISTERED PURSUANT
TO SUCH ACT AND LAWS OR IS SOLD OR TRANSFERRED IN TRANSACTIONS THAT ARE
EXEMPT FROM REGISTRATION UNDER SUCH ACT AND UNDER APPLICABLE STATE LAW
AND IS TRANSFERRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 5.02 OF
THE AGREEMENT.
NO TRANSFER OF THIS CERTIFICATE TO AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN OR OTHER
RETIREMENT ARRANGEMENT SUBJECT TO THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME
SECURITY ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED, OR THE CODE WILL BE REGISTERED EXCEPT
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROCEDURES DESCRIBED HEREIN.
A-6-1
Series: 2004-WMC2 Aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the
Class P Certificates as of the Issue Date:
Cut-off Date and date of Pooling and $100.00
Servicing Agreement: July 1, 2004
Denomination: $100.00
First Distribution Date: August 25, 2004
Servicer: HomEq Servicing Corporation
No. 1
Trustee: U.S. Bank National Association
Issue Date: July 29, 2004
DISTRIBUTIONS IN REDUCTION OF THE CERTIFICATE PRINCIPAL
BALANCE OF THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE MADE MONTHLY AS SET FORTH
HEREIN. ACCORDINGLY, THE OUTSTANDING CERTIFICATE PRINCIPAL
BALANCE HEREOF AT ANY TIME MAY BE LESS THAN THE AMOUNT SHOWN
ABOVE AS THE DENOMINATION OF THIS CERTIFICATE.
A-6-2
MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATE
evidencing a beneficial ownership interest in a portion of a Trust Fund (the
"Trust Fund") consisting primarily of a pool of conventional one- to
four-family, fixed-rate and adjustable-rate, first and second lien mortgage
loans (the "Mortgage Loans") formed and sold by
MORTGAGE ASSET SECURITIZATION TRANSACTIONS, INC.
THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT REPRESENT AN OBLIGATION OF OR INTEREST IN
MORTGAGE ASSET SECURITIZATION TRANSACTIONS, INC., THE SERVICER, THE
TRUSTEE OR ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES. NEITHER THIS CERTIFICATE
NOR THE UNDERLYING MORTGAGE LOANS ARE GUARANTEED BY ANY AGENCY OR
INSTRUMENTALITY OF THE UNITED STATES.
This certifies that UBS Securities LLC is the registered owner
of a Percentage Interest (obtained by dividing the denomination of this
Certificate by the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class P
Certificates as of the Issue Date) in that certain beneficial ownership interest
evidenced by all the Class P Certificates in REMIC IV created pursuant to a
Pooling and Servicing Agreement, dated as specified above (the "Agreement"),
among Mortgage Asset Securitization Transactions, Inc. (hereinafter called the
"Depositor," which term includes any successor entity under the Agreement), the
Servicer and the Trustee, a summary of certain of the pertinent provisions of
which is set forth hereafter. 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.
Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, distributions 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 (a "Distribution Date"), commencing on
the First Distribution Date specified above, to the Person in whose name this
Certificate is registered on the 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 the Holders of Class P Certificates on such Distribution
Date pursuant to the Agreement.
All distributions to the Holder of this Certificate under the
Agreement will be made or caused to be made by the Trustee by wire transfer in
immediately available funds to the account of the Person entitled thereto if
such Person shall have so notified the Trustee in writing at least five Business
Days prior to the Record Date immediately prior to such Distribution Date and is
the registered owner of Class P Certificates the aggregate initial Certificate
Principal Balance of which is in excess of the lesser of (i) $5,000,000 or (ii)
two-thirds of the aggregate initial Certificate Principal Balance of the Class P
Certificates, or otherwise by check mailed by first class mail to the address of
the Person entitled thereto, as such name and address shall appear on the
Certificate Register. Notwithstanding the above, the final distribution on this
Certificate will be made after due notice by the Trustee of the pendency of such
distribution and only upon presentation and surrender of this Certificate at the
office or agency appointed by the Trustee for that purpose as provided in the
Agreement.
A-6-3
This Certificate is one of a duly authorized issue of
Certificates designated as Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates of the Series
specified on the face hereof (herein called the "Certificates") and representing
a Percentage Interest in the Class of Certificates specified on the face hereof
equal to the denomination specified on the face hereof divided by the aggregate
Certificate Principal Balance of the Class of Certificates specified on the face
hereof.
The Certificates are limited in right of payment to certain
collections and recoveries respecting the Mortgage Loans, all as more
specifically set forth herein and in the Agreement. As provided in the
Agreement, withdrawals from the Distribution Account may be made from time to
time for purposes other than distributions to Certificateholders, such purposes
including reimbursement of advances made, or certain expenses incurred, with
respect to the Mortgage Loans.
The Agreement permits, with certain exceptions therein
provided, the amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and
obligations of the Depositor, the Servicer, 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
entitled to at least 66% of the Voting Rights. 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 herefor 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 upon surrender of this Certificate for registration
of transfer at the offices or agencies appointed by the Trustee as provided in
the Agreement, duly endorsed by, or accompanied by an assignment in the form
below or other written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the
Trustee 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 evidencing the same aggregate Percentage
Interest will be issued to the designated transferee or transferees.
No transfer of this Certificate shall be made unless the
transfer is made pursuant to an effective registration statement under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act"), and an effective
registration or qualification under applicable state securities laws, or is made
in a transaction that does not require such registration or qualification. In
the event that such a transfer of this Certificate is to be made without
registration or qualification, the Trustee shall require receipt of (i) if such
transfer is purportedly being made in reliance upon Rule 144A under the 1933
Act, written certifications from the Holder of the Certificate desiring to
effect the transfer, and from such Holder's prospective transferee,
substantially in the forms attached to the Agreement as Exhibit F-1, and (ii) in
all other cases, an Opinion of Counsel satisfactory to it that such transfer may
be made without such registration or qualification (which Opinion of Counsel
shall not be an expense of the Trust Fund or of the Depositor, the Trustee or
the Servicer in their respective capacities as such), together with copies of
the written certification(s) of the Holder of the Certificate desiring to effect
the transfer and/or such Holder's prospective transferee upon which such Opinion
of Counsel is based. None of the Depositor or the Trustee is obligated to
register or qualify the Class of Certificates specified on the face hereof under
the 1933 Act or any other securities law or to take any
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action not otherwise required under the Agreement to permit the transfer of such
Certificates without registration or qualification. Any Holder desiring to
effect a transfer of this Certificate shall be required to indemnify the
Trustee, 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.
No transfer of this Certificate to a Plan subject to ERISA or
Section 4975 of the Code, any Person acting, directly or indirectly, on behalf
of any such Plan or any Person using "Plan Assets" to acquire this Certificate
shall be made except in accordance with Section 5.02(c) of the Agreement.
The Certificates are issuable in fully registered form only
without coupons in Classes and denominations representing Percentage Interests
specified in the Agreement. As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain
limitations therein set forth, the Certificates are exchangeable for new
Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations 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
of Certificates, but the Trustee may require payment of a sum sufficient to
cover any tax or other governmental charge that may be imposed in connection
with any transfer or exchange of Certificates.
The Depositor, the Servicer, the Trustee and any agent of the
Depositor, the Servicer or the Trustee may treat the Person in whose name this
Certificate is registered as the owner hereof for all purposes, and none of the
Depositor, the Servicer, the Trustee nor any such agent shall be affected by
notice to the contrary.
The obligations created by the Agreement and the Trust Fund
created thereby shall terminate upon payment to the Certificateholders of all
amounts held by the Trustee and required to be paid to them pursuant to the
Agreement following the earlier of (i) the final payment or other liquidation
(or any advance with respect thereto) of the last Mortgage Loan and REO Property
remaining in REMIC I and (ii) the purchase by the party designated in the
Agreement at a price determined as provided in the Agreement from REMIC I of all
the Mortgage Loans and all property acquired in respect of such Mortgage Loans.
The Agreement permits, but does not require, the party designated in the
Agreement to purchase from REMIC I all of the Mortgage Loans and all property
acquired in respect of any Mortgage Loan at a price determined as provided in
the Agreement. The exercise of such right will effect early retirement of the
Certificates; however, such right to purchase is subject to the aggregate Stated
Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans at the time of purchase being less than
10% of the aggregate principal balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the Cut-off
Date.
The recitals contained herein shall be taken as statements of
the Depositor and the Trustee assumes no responsibility for their correctness.
Unless the certificate of authentication hereon has been
executed by the Trustee, by manual signature, this Certificate shall not be
entitled to any benefit under the Agreement or be valid for any purpose.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Trustee has caused this Certificate to be duly
executed.
Dated: July __, 2004
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
not in its individual capacity, but
solely as Trustee for the MASTR
Asset Backed Securities Trust
2004-WMC2
By:________________________________
Authorized Officer
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION
-----------------------------
This is one of the Certificates referred to in the within-mentioned
Agreement.
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
as Trustee
By:________________________________
Authorized Signatory
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ABBREVIATIONS
-------------
The following abbreviations, when used in the inscription on the face of this
instrument, shall be construed as though they were written out in full according
to applicable laws or regulations:
TEN COM - as tenants in common UNIF GIFT MIN ACT - Custodian
---------
TEN ENT - as tenants by the entireties (Cust) (Minor) under
Uniform Gifts
JT TEN - as joint tenants with right to Minors Act
if survivorship and not as _______________
tenants in common (State)
Additional abbreviations may also be used though not in the above list.
ASSIGNMENT
----------
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s)
and transfer(s) unto
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
(Please print or typewrite name, address including postal zip code, and Taxpayer
Identification Number of assignee) a Percentage Interest equal to ____%
evidenced by the within Mortgage Pass- Through Certificates and hereby
authorize(s) the registration of transfer of such 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
Percentage Interest and Class to the above named assignee and deliver such
Certificate to the following address:
_______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________.
Dated: _________________
_____________________________________
Signature by or on behalf of assignor
_____________________________________
Signature Guaranteed
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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.
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EXHIBIT A-14
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FORM OF CLASS R CERTIFICATE
THIS CERTIFICATE MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED TO A NON-UNITED
STATES PERSON.
SOLELY FOR U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES, THIS CERTIFICATE IS A
"RESIDUAL INTEREST" IN A "REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CONDUIT"
("REMIC"), AS THOSE TERMS ARE DEFINED, RESPECTIVELY, IN SECTIONS 860G
AND 860D OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 AS AMENDED (THE "CODE").
ANY RESALE, TRANSFER OR OTHER DISPOSITION OF THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE
MADE ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 5.02 OF THE
POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN.
THIS CERTIFICATE HAS NOT BEEN AND WILL NOT BE REGISTERED UNDER THE
SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE
AND MAY NOT BE RESOLD OR TRANSFERRED UNLESS IT IS REGISTERED PURSUANT
TO SUCH ACT AND LAWS OR IS SOLD OR TRANSFERRED IN TRANSACTIONS THAT ARE
EXEMPT FROM REGISTRATION UNDER SUCH ACT AND UNDER APPLICABLE STATE LAW
AND IS TRANSFERRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 5.02 OF
THE AGREEMENT.
NO TRANSFER OF THIS CERTIFICATE TO AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN OR OTHER
RETIREMENT ARRANGEMENT SUBJECT TO THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME
SECURITY ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED, OR THE CODE WILL BE REGISTERED EXCEPT
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROCEDURES DESCRIBED HEREIN.
ANY RESALE, TRANSFER OR OTHER DISPOSITION OF THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE
MADE ONLY IF THE PROPOSED TRANSFEREE PROVIDES (I) AN AFFIDAVIT TO THE
TRUSTEE THAT (A) SUCH TRANSFEREE IS NOT (1) THE UNITED STATES OR ANY
POSSESSION THEREOF, ANY STATE OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION THEREOF, ANY
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT, ANY INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION, OR ANY AGENCY OR
INSTRUMENTALITY OF ANY OF THE FOREGOING, (2) ANY ORGANIZATION (OTHER
THAN A COOPERATIVE DESCRIBED IN SECTION 521 OF THE CODE) THAT IS EXEMPT
FROM THE TAX IMPOSED BY CHAPTER 1 OF THE CODE UNLESS SUCH ORGANIZATION
IS SUBJECT TO THE TAX IMPOSED BY SECTION 511 OF THE CODE, (3) ANY
ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 1381(A)(2)(C) OF THE CODE (ANY SUCH
PERSON DESCRIBED IN THE FOREGOING CLAUSES (1), (2) OR
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(3) SHALL HEREINAFTER BE REFERRED TO AS A "DISQUALIFIED ORGANIZATION")
OR (4) AN AGENT OF A DISQUALIFIED ORGANIZATION AND (B) NO PURPOSE OF
SUCH TRANSFER IS TO IMPEDE THE ASSESSMENT OR COLLECTION OF TAX, AND
(II) SUCH TRANSFEREE SATISFIES CERTAIN ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS RELATING
TO THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THE PROPOSED TRANSFEREE. NOTWITHSTANDING
THE REGISTRATION IN THE CERTIFICATE REGISTER OF ANY TRANSFER, SALE OR
OTHER DISPOSITION OF THIS CERTIFICATE TO A DISQUALIFIED ORGANIZATION OR
AN AGENT OF A DISQUALIFIED ORGANIZATION, SUCH REGISTRATION SHALL BE
DEEMED TO BE OF NO LEGAL FORCE OR EFFECT WHATSOEVER AND SUCH PERSON
SHALL NOT BE DEEMED TO BE A CERTIFICATEHOLDER FOR ANY PURPOSE
HEREUNDER, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE RECEIPT OF DISTRIBUTIONS
ON THIS CERTIFICATE. EACH HOLDER OF THIS CERTIFICATE BY ACCEPTANCE
HEREOF SHALL BE DEEMED TO HAVE CONSENTED TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS
PARAGRAPH AND THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 5.02(D) OF THE POOLING AND
SERVICING AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN. ANY PERSON THAT IS A
DISQUALIFIED ORGANIZATION IS PROHIBITED FROM ACQUIRING BENEFICIAL
OWNERSHIP OF THIS CERTIFICATE.
Series: 2004-WMC2 Aggregate Percentage Interest of the Class R
Certificates as of the Issue Date: 100.00%
Cut-off Date and date of Pooling and
Servicing Agreement: July 1, 2004 Servicer: HomEq Servicing Corporation
First Distribution Date: August 25, 2004 Trustee: U.S. Bank National Association
No.1 Issue Date: July 29, 2004
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MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATE
evidencing a beneficial ownership interest in a portion of a Trust Fund (the
"Trust Fund") consisting primarily of a pool of conventional one- to
four-family, fixed-rate and adjustable-rate, first and second lien mortgage
loans (the "Mortgage Loans") formed and sold by
MORTGAGE ASSET SECURITIZATION TRANSACTIONS, INC.
THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT REPRESENT AN OBLIGATION OF OR INTEREST IN
MORTGAGE ASSET SECURITIZATION TRANSACTIONS, INC., THE SERVICER, THE
TRUSTEE OR ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES. NEITHER THIS CERTIFICATE
NOR THE UNDERLYING MORTGAGE LOANS ARE GUARANTEED BY ANY AGENCY OR
INSTRUMENTALITY OF THE UNITED STATES.
This certifies that UBS Securities LLC is the registered owner
of a Percentage Interest (as specified above) in that certain beneficial
ownership interest evidenced by all the Certificates of the Class to which this
Certificate belongs created pursuant to a Pooling and Servicing Agreement, dated
as specified above (the "Agreement"), among Mortgage Asset Securitization
Transactions, Inc. (hereinafter called the "Depositor," which term includes any
successor entity under the Agreement), the Servicer and the Trustee, a summary
of certain of the pertinent provisions of which is set forth hereafter. 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.
Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, distributions 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 (a "Distribution Date"), commencing on
the First Distribution Date specified above, to the Person in whose name this
Certificate is registered on the 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 the Holders of Class R Certificates on such Distribution
Date pursuant to the Agreement.
All distributions to the Holder of this Certificate under the
Agreement will be made or caused to be made by the Trustee by wire transfer in
immediately available funds to the account of the Person entitled thereto if
such Person shall have so notified the Trustee in writing at least five Business
Days prior to the Record Date immediately prior to such Distribution Date and is
the registered owner of Class R Certificates the aggregate initial Certificate
Principal Balance of which is in excess of the lesser of (i) $5,000,000 or (ii)
two-thirds of the aggregate initial Certificate Principal Balance of the Class R
Certificates, or otherwise by check mailed by first class mail to the address of
the Person entitled thereto, as such name and address shall appear on the
Certificate Register. Notwithstanding the above, the final distribution on this
Certificate will be made after due notice by the Trustee of the pendency of such
distribution and only upon presentation and surrender of this Certificate at the
office or agency appointed by the Trustee for that purpose as provided in the
Agreement.
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This Certificate is one of a duly authorized issue of
Certificates designated as Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates of the Series
specified on the face hereof (herein called the "Certificates") and representing
a Percentage Interest in the Class of Certificates specified on the face hereof.
The Certificates are limited in right of payment to certain
collections and recoveries respecting the Mortgage Loans, all as more
specifically set forth herein and in the Agreement. As provided in the
Agreement, withdrawals from the Distribution Account may be made from time to
time for purposes other than distributions to Certificateholders, such purposes
including reimbursement of advances made, or certain expenses incurred, with
respect to the Mortgage Loans.
The Agreement permits, with certain exceptions therein
provided, the amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and
obligations of the Depositor, the Servicer and 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
entitled to at least 66% of the Voting Rights. 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 herefor 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 upon surrender of this Certificate for registration
of transfer at the offices or agencies appointed by the Trustee as provided in
the Agreement, duly endorsed by, or accompanied by an assignment in the form
below or other written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the
Trustee 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 evidencing the same aggregate Percentage
Interest will be issued to the designated transferee or transferees.
No transfer of this Certificate shall be made unless the
transfer is made pursuant to an effective registration statement under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act"), and an effective
registration or qualification under applicable state securities laws, or is made
in a transaction that does not require such registration or qualification. In
the event that such a transfer of this Certificate is to be made without
registration or qualification, the Trustee shall require receipt of (i) if such
transfer is purportedly being made in reliance upon Rule 144A under the 1933
Act, written certifications from the Holder of the Certificate desiring to
effect the transfer, and from such Holder's prospective transferee,
substantially in the forms attached to the Agreement as Exhibit F-1, and (ii) in
all other cases, an Opinion of Counsel satisfactory to it that such transfer may
be made without such registration or qualification (which Opinion of Counsel
shall not be an expense of the Trust Fund or of the Depositor, the Trustee or
the Servicer in their respective capacities as such), together with copies of
the written certification(s) of the Holder of the Certificate desiring to effect
the transfer and/or such Holder's prospective transferee upon which such Opinion
of Counsel is based. Neither the Depositor nor the Trustee is obligated to
register or qualify the Class of Certificates specified on the face hereof under
the 1933 Act or any other securities law or to take any action not otherwise
required under the Agreement to permit the transfer of such Certificates without
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registration or qualification. Any Holder desiring to effect a transfer of this
Certificate shall be required to indemnify the Trustee, 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.
No transfer of this Certificate to a Plan subject to ERISA or
Section 4975 of the Code, any Person acting, directly or indirectly, on behalf
of any such Plan or any Person using "Plan Assets" to acquire this Certificate
shall be made except in accordance with Section 5.02(c) of the Agreement.
The Certificates are issuable in fully registered form only
without coupons in Classes and denominations representing Percentage Interests
specified in the Agreement. As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain
limitations therein set forth, the Certificates are exchangeable for new
Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations 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
of Certificates, but the Trustee may require payment of a sum sufficient to
cover any tax or other governmental charge that may be imposed in connection
with any transfer or exchange of Certificates.
Prior to registration of any transfer, sale or other
disposition of this Certificate, the proposed transferee shall provide to the
Trustee (i) an affidavit to the effect that such transferee is any Person other
than a Disqualified Organization or the agent (including a broker, nominee or
middleman) of a Disqualified Organization, and (ii) a certificate that
acknowledges that (A) the Class R Certificates have been designated as a
residual interest in a REMIC, (B) it will include in its income a PRO RATA share
of the net income of the Trust Fund and that such income may be an "excess
inclusion," as defined in the Code, that, with certain exceptions, cannot be
offset by other losses or benefits from any tax exemption, and (C) it expects to
have the financial means to satisfy all of its tax obligations including those
relating to holding the Class R Certificates. Notwithstanding the registration
in the Certificate Register of any transfer, sale or other disposition of this
Certificate to a Disqualified Organization or an agent (including a broker,
nominee or middleman) of a Disqualified Organization, such registration shall be
deemed to be of no legal force or effect whatsoever and such Person shall not be
deemed to be a Certificateholder for any purpose, including, but not limited to,
the receipt of distributions in respect of this Certificate.
The Holder of this Certificate, by its acceptance hereof,
shall be deemed to have consented to the provisions of Section 5.02 of the
Agreement and to any amendment of the Agreement deemed necessary by counsel of
the Depositor to ensure that the transfer of this Certificate to any Person
other than a Permitted Transferee or any other Person will not cause the Trust
Fund to cease to qualify as a REMIC or cause the imposition of a tax upon the
REMIC.
The Depositor, the Servicer, the Trustee and any agent of the
Depositor, the Servicer or the Trustee may treat the Person in whose name this
Certificate is registered as the owner hereof for all purposes, and none of the
Depositor, the Servicer, the Trustee nor any such agent shall be affected by
notice to the contrary.
The obligations created by the Agreement and the Trust Fund
created thereby shall terminate upon payment to the Certificateholders of all
amounts held by the Trustee and required to
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be paid to them pursuant to the Agreement following the earlier of (i) the final
payment or other liquidation (or any advance with respect thereto) of the last
Mortgage Loan and REO Property remaining in REMIC I and (ii) the purchase by the
party designated in the Agreement at a price determined as provided in the
Agreement from REMIC I of all the Mortgage Loans and all property acquired in
respect of such Mortgage Loans. The Agreement permits, but does not require, the
party designated in the Agreement to purchase from REMIC I all of the Mortgage
Loans and all property acquired in respect of any Mortgage Loan at a price
determined as provided in the Agreement. The exercise of such right will effect
early retirement of the Certificates; however, such right to purchase is subject
to the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans at the time of
purchase being less than 10% of the aggregate principal balance of the Mortgage
Loans as of the Cut-off Date.
The recitals contained herein shall be taken as statements of
the Depositor and the Trustee assumes no responsibility for their correctness.
Unless the certificate of authentication hereon has been
executed by the Trustee, by manual signature, this Certificate shall not be
entitled to any benefit under the Agreement or be valid for any purpose.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Trustee has caused this Certificate to be duly
executed.
Dated: July __, 2004
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
not in its individual capacity, but
solely as Trustee for the MASTR
Asset Backed Securities Trust
2004-WMC2
By:________________________________
Authorized Officer
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION
-----------------------------
This is one of the Certificates referred to in the within-mentioned
Agreement.
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
as Trustee
By:________________________________
Authorized Signatory
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ABBREVIATIONS
-------------
The following abbreviations, when used in the inscription on the face of this
instrument, shall be construed as though they were written out in full according
to applicable laws or regulations:
TEN COM - as tenants in common UNIF GIFT MIN ACT - Custodian
---------
TEN ENT - as tenants by the entireties (Cust) (Minor) under
Uniform Gifts
JT TEN - as joint tenants with right to Minors Act
if survivorship and not as _______________
tenants in common (State)
Additional abbreviations may also be used though not in the above list.
ASSIGNMENT
----------
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s)
and transfer(s) unto
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
(Please print or typewrite name, address including postal zip code, and Taxpayer
Identification Number of assignee) a Percentage Interest equal to ____%
evidenced by the within Mortgage Pass- Through Certificates and hereby
authorize(s) the registration of transfer of such 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
Percentage Interest and Class to the above named assignee and deliver such
Certificate to the following address:
_______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________.
Dated: _________________
_____________________________________
Signature by or on behalf of assignor
_____________________________________
Signature Guaranteed
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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.
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EXHIBIT A-15
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FORM OF CLASS R-X CERTIFICATE
THIS CERTIFICATE MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED TO A NON-UNITED
STATES PERSON.
SOLELY FOR U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES, THIS CERTIFICATE IS A
"RESIDUAL INTEREST" IN A "REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CONDUIT"
("REMIC"), AS THOSE TERMS ARE DEFINED, RESPECTIVELY, IN SECTIONS 860G
AND 860D OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 AS AMENDED (THE "CODE").
ANY RESALE, TRANSFER OR OTHER DISPOSITION OF THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE
MADE ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 5.02 OF THE
POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN.
THIS CERTIFICATE HAS NOT BEEN AND WILL NOT BE REGISTERED UNDER THE
SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE
AND MAY NOT BE RESOLD OR TRANSFERRED UNLESS IT IS REGISTERED PURSUANT
TO SUCH ACT AND LAWS OR IS SOLD OR TRANSFERRED IN TRANSACTIONS THAT ARE
EXEMPT FROM REGISTRATION UNDER SUCH ACT AND UNDER APPLICABLE STATE LAW
AND IS TRANSFERRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 5.02 OF
THE AGREEMENT.
NO TRANSFER OF THIS CERTIFICATE TO AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN OR OTHER
RETIREMENT ARRANGEMENT SUBJECT TO THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME
SECURITY ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED, OR THE CODE WILL BE REGISTERED EXCEPT
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROCEDURES DESCRIBED HEREIN.
ANY RESALE, TRANSFER OR OTHER DISPOSITION OF THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE
MADE ONLY IF THE PROPOSED TRANSFEREE PROVIDES (I) AN AFFIDAVIT TO THE
TRUSTEE THAT (A) SUCH TRANSFEREE IS NOT (1) THE UNITED STATES OR ANY
POSSESSION THEREOF, ANY STATE OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION THEREOF, ANY
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT, ANY INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION, OR ANY AGENCY OR
INSTRUMENTALITY OF ANY OF THE FOREGOING, (2) ANY ORGANIZATION (OTHER
THAN A COOPERATIVE DESCRIBED IN SECTION 521 OF THE CODE) THAT IS EXEMPT
FROM THE TAX IMPOSED BY CHAPTER 1 OF THE CODE UNLESS SUCH ORGANIZATION
IS SUBJECT TO THE TAX IMPOSED BY SECTION 511 OF THE CODE, (3) ANY
ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 1381(A)(2)(C) OF THE CODE (ANY SUCH
PERSON DESCRIBED IN THE FOREGOING CLAUSES (1), (2) OR
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(3) SHALL HEREINAFTER BE REFERRED TO AS A "DISQUALIFIED ORGANIZATION")
OR (4) AN AGENT OF A DISQUALIFIED ORGANIZATION AND (B) NO PURPOSE OF
SUCH TRANSFER IS TO IMPEDE THE ASSESSMENT OR COLLECTION OF TAX, AND
(II) SUCH TRANSFEREE SATISFIES CERTAIN ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS RELATING
TO THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THE PROPOSED TRANSFEREE. NOTWITHSTANDING
THE REGISTRATION IN THE CERTIFICATE REGISTER OF ANY TRANSFER, SALE OR
OTHER DISPOSITION OF THIS CERTIFICATE TO A DISQUALIFIED ORGANIZATION OR
AN AGENT OF A DISQUALIFIED ORGANIZATION, SUCH REGISTRATION SHALL BE
DEEMED TO BE OF NO LEGAL FORCE OR EFFECT WHATSOEVER AND SUCH PERSON
SHALL NOT BE DEEMED TO BE A CERTIFICATEHOLDER FOR ANY PURPOSE
HEREUNDER, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE RECEIPT OF DISTRIBUTIONS
ON THIS CERTIFICATE. EACH HOLDER OF THIS CERTIFICATE BY ACCEPTANCE
HEREOF SHALL BE DEEMED TO HAVE CONSENTED TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS
PARAGRAPH AND THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 5.02(D) OF THE POOLING AND
SERVICING AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN. ANY PERSON THAT IS A
DISQUALIFIED ORGANIZATION IS PROHIBITED FROM ACQUIRING BENEFICIAL
OWNERSHIP OF THIS CERTIFICATE.
Series: 2004-WMC2 Aggregate Percentage Interest of the Class R-
X Certificates as of the Issue Date: 100.00%
Cut-off Date and date of Pooling and
Servicing Agreement: July 1, 2004 Servicer: HomEq Servicing Corporation
First Distribution Date: August 25, 2004 Trustee: U.S. Bank National Association
No.1 Issue Date: July 29, 2004
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MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATE
evidencing a beneficial ownership interest in a portion of a Trust Fund (the
"Trust Fund") consisting primarily of a pool of conventional one- to
four-family, fixed-rate and adjustable-rate, first and second lien mortgage
loans (the "Mortgage Loans") formed and sold by
MORTGAGE ASSET SECURITIZATION TRANSACTIONS, INC.
THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT REPRESENT AN OBLIGATION OF OR INTEREST IN
MORTGAGE ASSET SECURITIZATION TRANSACTIONS, INC., THE SERVICER, THE
TRUSTEE OR ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES. NEITHER THIS CERTIFICATE
NOR THE UNDERLYING MORTGAGE LOANS ARE GUARANTEED BY ANY AGENCY OR
INSTRUMENTALITY OF THE UNITED STATES.
This certifies that UBS Securities LLC is the registered owner
of a Percentage Interest (as specified above) in that certain beneficial
ownership interest evidenced by all the Certificates of the Class to which this
Certificate belongs created pursuant to a Pooling and Servicing Agreement, dated
as specified above (the "Agreement"), among Mortgage Asset Securitization
Transactions, Inc. (hereinafter called the "Depositor," which term includes any
successor entity under the Agreement), the Servicer and the Trustee, a summary
of certain of the pertinent provisions of which is set forth hereafter. 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.
Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, distributions 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 (a "Distribution Date"), commencing on
the First Distribution Date specified above, to the Person in whose name this
Certificate is registered on the 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 the Holders of Class R-X Certificates on such Distribution
Date pursuant to the Agreement.
All distributions to the Holder of this Certificate under the
Agreement will be made or caused to be made by the Trustee by wire transfer in
immediately available funds to the account of the Person entitled thereto if
such Person shall have so notified the Trustee in writing at least five Business
Days prior to the Record Date immediately prior to such Distribution Date and is
the registered owner of Class R-X Certificates the aggregate initial Certificate
Principal Balance of which is in excess of the lesser of (i) $5,000,000 or (ii)
two-thirds of the aggregate initial Certificate Principal Balance of the Class
R-X Certificates, or otherwise by check mailed by first class mail to the
address of the Person entitled thereto, as such name and address shall appear on
the Certificate Register. Notwithstanding the above, the final distribution on
this Certificate will be made after due notice by the Trustee of the pendency of
such distribution and only upon presentation and surrender of this Certificate
at the office or agency appointed by the Trustee for that purpose as provided in
the Agreement.
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This Certificate is one of a duly authorized issue of
Certificates designated as Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates of the Series
specified on the face hereof (herein called the "Certificates") and representing
a Percentage Interest in the Class of Certificates specified on the face hereof.
The Certificates are limited in right of payment to certain
collections and recoveries respecting the Mortgage Loans, all as more
specifically set forth herein and in the Agreement. As provided in the
Agreement, withdrawals from the Distribution Account may be made from time to
time for purposes other than distributions to Certificateholders, such purposes
including reimbursement of advances made, or certain expenses incurred, with
respect to the Mortgage Loans.
The Agreement permits, with certain exceptions therein
provided, the amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and
obligations of the Depositor, the Servicer and 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
entitled to at least 66% of the Voting Rights. 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 herefor 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 upon surrender of this Certificate for registration
of transfer at the offices or agencies appointed by the Trustee as provided in
the Agreement, duly endorsed by, or accompanied by an assignment in the form
below or other written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the
Trustee 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 evidencing the same aggregate Percentage
Interest will be issued to the designated transferee or transferees.
No transfer of this Certificate shall be made unless the
transfer is made pursuant to an effective registration statement under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act"), and an effective
registration or qualification under applicable state securities laws, or is made
in a transaction that does not require such registration or qualification. In
the event that such a transfer of this Certificate is to be made without
registration or qualification, the Trustee shall require receipt of (i) if such
transfer is purportedly being made in reliance upon Rule 144A under the 1933
Act, written certifications from the Holder of the Certificate desiring to
effect the transfer, and from such Holder's prospective transferee,
substantially in the forms attached to the Agreement as Exhibit F-1, and (ii) in
all other cases, an Opinion of Counsel satisfactory to it that such transfer may
be made without such registration or qualification (which Opinion of Counsel
shall not be an expense of the Trust Fund or of the Depositor, the Trustee or
the Servicer in their respective capacities as such), together with copies of
the written certification(s) of the Holder of the Certificate desiring to effect
the transfer and/or such Holder's prospective transferee upon which such Opinion
of Counsel is based. Neither the Depositor nor the Trustee is obligated to
register or qualify the Class of Certificates specified on the face hereof under
the 1933 Act or any other securities law or to take any action not otherwise
required under the Agreement to permit the transfer of such Certificates without
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registration or qualification. Any Holder desiring to effect a transfer of this
Certificate shall be required to indemnify the Trustee, 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.
No transfer of this Certificate to a Plan subject to ERISA or
Section 4975 of the Code, any Person acting, directly or indirectly, on behalf
of any such Plan or any Person using "Plan Assets" to acquire this Certificate
shall be made except in accordance with Section 5.02(c) of the Agreement.
The Certificates are issuable in fully registered form only
without coupons in Classes and denominations representing Percentage Interests
specified in the Agreement. As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain
limitations therein set forth, the Certificates are exchangeable for new
Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations 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
of Certificates, but the Trustee may require payment of a sum sufficient to
cover any tax or other governmental charge that may be imposed in connection
with any transfer or exchange of Certificates.
Prior to registration of any transfer, sale or other
disposition of this Certificate, the proposed transferee shall provide to the
Trustee (i) an affidavit to the effect that such transferee is any Person other
than a Disqualified Organization or the agent (including a broker, nominee or
middleman) of a Disqualified Organization, and (ii) a certificate that
acknowledges that (A) the Class R-X Certificates have been designated as a
residual interest in a REMIC, (B) it will include in its income a PRO RATA share
of the net income of the Trust Fund and that such income may be an "excess
inclusion," as defined in the Code, that, with certain exceptions, cannot be
offset by other losses or benefits from any tax exemption, and (C) it expects to
have the financial means to satisfy all of its tax obligations including those
relating to holding the Class R-X Certificates. Notwithstanding the registration
in the Certificate Register of any transfer, sale or other disposition of this
Certificate to a Disqualified Organization or an agent (including a broker,
nominee or middleman) of a Disqualified Organization, such registration shall be
deemed to be of no legal force or effect whatsoever and such Person shall not be
deemed to be a Certificateholder for any purpose, including, but not limited to,
the receipt of distributions in respect of this Certificate.
The Holder of this Certificate, by its acceptance hereof,
shall be deemed to have consented to the provisions of Section 5.02 of the
Agreement and to any amendment of the Agreement deemed necessary by counsel of
the Depositor to ensure that the transfer of this Certificate to any Person
other than a Permitted Transferee or any other Person will not cause the Trust
Fund to cease to qualify as a REMIC or cause the imposition of a tax upon the
REMIC.
The Depositor, the Servicer, the Trustee and any agent of the
Depositor, the Servicer or the Trustee may treat the Person in whose name this
Certificate is registered as the owner hereof for all purposes, and none of the
Depositor, the Servicer, the Trustee nor any such agent shall be affected by
notice to the contrary.
The obligations created by the Agreement and the Trust Fund
created thereby shall terminate upon payment to the Certificateholders of all
amounts held by the Trustee and required to
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be paid to them pursuant to the Agreement following the earlier of (i) the final
payment or other liquidation (or any advance with respect thereto) of the last
Mortgage Loan and REO Property remaining in REMIC I and (ii) the purchase by the
party designated in the Agreement at a price determined as provided in the
Agreement from REMIC I of all the Mortgage Loans and all property acquired in
respect of such Mortgage Loans. The Agreement permits, but does not require, the
party designated in the Agreement to purchase from REMIC I all of the Mortgage
Loans and all property acquired in respect of any Mortgage Loan at a price
determined as provided in the Agreement. The exercise of such right will effect
early retirement of the Certificates; however, such right to purchase is subject
to the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans at the time of
purchase being less than 10% of the aggregate principal balance of the Mortgage
Loans as of the Cut-off Date.
The recitals contained herein shall be taken as statements of
the Depositor and the Trustee assumes no responsibility for their correctness.
Unless the certificate of authentication hereon has been
executed by the Trustee, by manual signature, this Certificate shall not be
entitled to any benefit under the Agreement or be valid for any purpose.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Trustee has caused this Certificate to be duly
executed.
Dated: July __, 2004
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
not in its individual capacity, but
solely as Trustee for the MASTR
Asset Backed Securities Trust
2004-WMC2
By:________________________________
Authorized Officer
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION
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This is one of the Certificates referred to in the within-mentioned
Agreement.
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
as Trustee
By:________________________________
Authorized Signatory
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ABBREVIATIONS
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The following abbreviations, when used in the inscription on the face of this
instrument, shall be construed as though they were written out in full according
to applicable laws or regulations:
TEN COM - as tenants in common UNIF GIFT MIN ACT - Custodian
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TEN ENT - as tenants by the entireties (Cust) (Minor) under
Uniform Gifts
JT TEN - as joint tenants with right to Minors Act
if survivorship and not as _______________
tenants in common (State)
Additional abbreviations may also be used though not in the above list.
ASSIGNMENT
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FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s)
and transfer(s) unto
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
(Please print or typewrite name, address including postal zip code, and Taxpayer
Identification Number of assignee) a Percentage Interest equal to ____%
evidenced by the within Mortgage Pass- Through Certificates and hereby
authorize(s) the registration of transfer of such 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
Percentage Interest and Class to the above named assignee and deliver such
Certificate to the following address:
_______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________.
Dated: _________________
_____________________________________
Signature by or on behalf of assignor
_____________________________________
Signature Guaranteed
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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.
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EXHIBIT B
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[Reserved]
B-1
EXHIBIT C-1
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FORM OF TRUSTEE'S INITIAL CERTIFICATION
[Date]
Mortgage Asset Securitization Transactions, Inc. U.S. Bank National Association,
1285 Avenue of the Americas 00 Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000 Xx. Xxxx, Xxxxxxxxx 00000
HomEq Servicing Corporation
0000 Xxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000
Re: Pooling and Servicing Agreement, dated as of July1, 2004,
among Mortgage Asset Securitization Transactions, Inc., HomEq
Servicing Corporation and U.S. Bank National Association,
Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-WMC2
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Ladies and Gentlemen:
Attached is the Trustee's preliminary exception report delivered in
accordance with Section 2.02 of the referenced Pooling and Servicing Agreement
(the "Pooling and Servicing Agreement"). Capitalized terms used but not
otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in the Pooling and
Servicing Agreement.
The 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 Trustee makes no representations as to (i)
the validity, legality, sufficiency, enforceability or genuineness of any of the
documents contained in the Mortgage File pertaining to the Mortgage Loans
identified on the Mortgage Loan Schedule, (ii) the collectability, insurability,
effectiveness or suitability of any such Mortgage Loan or (iii) whether any
Mortgage File included any of the documents specified in clause (vi) of Section
2.01 of the Pooling and Servicing Agreement.
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Capitalized words and phrases used herein shall have the
respective meanings assigned to them in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement.
This Certificate is qualified in all respects by the terms of said Pooling and
Servicing Agreement.
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
By:________________________________
Name:
Title:
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EXHIBIT C-2
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FORM OF TRUSTEE'S FINAL CERTIFICATION
[Date]
Mortgage Asset Securitization Transactions, Inc. U.S. Bank National Association,
1285 Avenue of the Americas 00 Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000 Xx. Xxxx, Xxxxxxxxx 00000
HomEq Servicing Corporation
0000 Xxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000
Re: Pooling and Servicing Agreement, dated as of July 1, 2004,
among Mortgage Asset Securitization Transactions, Inc., HomEq
Servicing Corporation and U.S. Bank National Association,
Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-WMC2
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Ladies and Gentlemen:
In accordance with Section 2.02 of the Pooling and Servicing Agreement,
the undersigned, as 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 Schedule I hereto) it (or its custodian) has received the
applicable documents listed in Section 2.01 of the Pooling and Servicing
Agreement.
The undersigned hereby certifies that as to each Mortgage Loan
identified on the Mortgage Loan Schedule, other than any Mortgage Loan listed on
Schedule I hereto, it has reviewed the documents listed above and has determined
that each such document appears to be complete and, based on an examination of
such documents, the information set forth in the Mortgage Loan Schedule is
correct.
The 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 Trustee makes no representations as to (i)
the validity, legality, sufficiency, enforceability or genuineness of any of the
documents contained in the Mortgage File pertaining to the Mortgage Loans
identified on the Mortgage Loan Schedule, (ii) the collectability, insurability,
effectiveness or suitability of any such Mortgage Loan or (iii) whether any
Mortgage File included any of the documents specified in clause (vi) of Section
2.01 of the Pooling and Servicing Agreement.
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Capitalized words and phrases used herein shall have the
respective meanings assigned to them in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement.
This Certificate is qualified in all respects by the terms of said Pooling and
Servicing Agreement.
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
By:________________________________
Name:
Title:
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EXHIBIT C-3
FORM OF RECEIPT OF MORTGAGE NOTE
Mortgage Asset Securitization Transactions, Inc. U.S. Bank National Association,
1285 Avenue of the Americas 00 Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000 Xx. Xxxx, Xxxxxxxxx 00000
HomEq Servicing Corporation
0000 Xxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000
Re: Pooling and Servicing Agreement, dated as of July 1, 2004,
among Mortgage Asset Securitization Transactions, Inc., HomEq
Servicing Corporation and U.S. Bank National Association,
Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-WMC2
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Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Section 2.01 of the Pooling and Servicing Agreement, dated
as of July 1, 2004, among Mortgage Asset Securitization Transactions, Inc. as
Depositor, HomEq Servicing Corporation as Servicer (the "Servicer") and U.S.
Bank National Association. as Trustee, we hereby acknowledge the receipt of the
original Mortgage Notes (a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 1) with
any exceptions thereto listed on Exhibit 2.
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee
By:_____________________________________
Name:
Title:
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EXHIBIT D
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FORM OF MORTGAGE LOAN PURCHASE AGREEMENT
D-1
MORTGAGE LOAN PURCHASE AGREEMENT
This is a Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement (this "Agreement"),
dated July 27, 2004, among UBS Real Estate Securities Inc., a Delaware
corporation (the "Seller"), Mortgage Asset Securitization Transactions, Inc., a
Delaware corporation (the "Purchaser") and WMC Mortgage Corp., a California
corporation (the "Originator").
PRELIMINARY STATEMENT
The Seller intends to sell the Mortgage Loans (as hereinafter
identified) and the Cap Contracts to the Purchaser on the terms and subject to
the conditions set forth in this Agreement. The Purchaser intends to deposit the
Mortgage Loans into a mortgage pool comprising the Trust Fund. The Trust Fund
will be evidenced by a single series of mortgage pass-through certificates
designated as Series 2004-WMC2 (the "Certificates"). The Certificates will
consist of fifteen classes of certificates. The Certificates will be issued
pursuant to a Pooling and Servicing Agreement for Series 2004-WMC2, dated as of
July 1, 2004 (the "Pooling and Servicing Agreement"), among the Depositor as
depositor, HomEq Servicing Corporation servicer (the "Servicer") and U.S. Bank
National Association as trustee (the "Trustee"). Capitalized terms used but not
defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in the Pooling and Servicing
Agreement.
The parties hereto agree as follows:
SECTION 1. AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE. The Seller agrees to sell
and the Purchaser agrees to purchase, on or before July 29, 2004 (the "Closing
Date"), certain fixed-rate and adjustable-rate conventional, one- to
four-family, residential mortgage loans (the "Mortgage Loans"), having an
aggregate principal balance as of the close of business on July 1, 2004, (the
"Cut-off Date") of approximately $590,382041.64 (the "Closing Balance"), after
giving effect to all payments due on the Mortgage Loans on or before the Cut-off
Date, whether or not received including the right to any Prepayment Charges
payable by the related Mortgagors in connection with any Principal Prepayments
on the Mortgage Loans.
SECTION 2. MORTGAGE LOAN SCHEDULE. The Purchaser and the
Seller have agreed upon which of the mortgage loans owned by the Seller are to
be purchased by the Purchaser pursuant to this Agreement and the Seller will
prepare or cause to be prepared on or prior to the Closing Date a final schedule
(the "Closing Schedule") that shall describe such Mortgage Loans and set forth
all of the Mortgage Loans to be purchased under this Agreement, including the
Prepayment Charges. The Closing Schedule will conform to the requirements set
forth in this Agreement and to the definitions of "Mortgage Loan Schedule" and
"Prepayment Charge Schedule" under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement, it being
understood that for purposes of this Agreement, "Mortgage Loan Schedule" shall
refer to the schedule delivered by the Originator to the Seller. The Closing
Schedule shall be used as the Mortgage Loan Schedule and Prepayment Charge
Schedule under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement.
SECTION 3. CONSIDERATION.
(a) In consideration for the Mortgage Loans to be purchased
hereunder, the Purchaser shall, as described in Section 8, pay to or upon the
order of the Seller in immediately available funds an amount (the "Mortgage Loan
Purchase Price") equal to the net sale proceeds of the Certificates.
(b) The Purchaser or any assignee, transferee or designee of
the Purchaser shall be entitled to all scheduled payments of principal due after
the Cut-off Date, all other payments of principal due and collected after the
Cut-off Date, and all payments of interest on the Mortgage Loans allocable to
the period after the Cut-off Date. All scheduled payments of principal and
interest due on or before the Cut-off Date and collected after the Cut-off Date
shall belong to the Seller.
(c) Pursuant to the Pooling and Servicing Agreement, the
Purchaser will assign all of its right, title and interest in and to the
Mortgage Loans, together with its rights under this Agreement, to the Trustee
for the benefit of the Certificateholders.
SECTION 4. TRANSFER OF THE MORTGAGE LOANS.
(a) POSSESSION OF MORTGAGE FILES. The Seller does hereby sell,
transfer, assign, set over and convey to the Purchaser, without recourse but
subject to the terms of this Agreement, all of its right, title and interest in,
to and under the Mortgage Loans, including the related Prepayment Charges. The
contents of each Mortgage File not delivered to the Purchaser or to any
assignee, transferee or designee of the Purchaser on or prior to the Closing
Date are and shall be held in trust by the Seller for the benefit of the
Purchaser or any assignee, transferee or designee of the Purchaser. Upon the
sale of the Mortgage Loans, the ownership of each Mortgage Note, the related
Mortgage and the other contents of the related 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 that come into the possession of the Seller
on or after the Closing Date shall immediately vest in the Purchaser and shall
be delivered immediately to the Purchaser or as otherwise directed by the
Purchaser.
(b) DELIVERY OF MORTGAGE LOAN DOCUMENTS. The Seller will, on
or prior to the Closing Date, deliver or cause to be delivered to the Purchaser
or any assignee, transferee or designee of the Purchaser each of the following
documents for each Mortgage Loan:
(i) the original Mortgage Note, endorsed in blank or in the
following form: "Pay to the order of U.S. Bank National Association, as
Trustee under the applicable agreement, without recourse," with all
prior and intervening endorsements showing a complete chain of
endorsement from the Originator to the Person so endorsing to the
Trustee;
(ii) the original Mortgage, noting the presence of the MIN of
the Mortgage Loan and language indicating that the Mortgage Loan is a
MOM Loan if the Mortgage Loan is a MOM Loan, with evidence of recording
thereon, and the original recorded power of attorney, if the Mortgage
was executed pursuant to a power of attorney, with evidence of
recording thereon;
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(iii) unless the Mortgage Loan is registered on the MERS(R)
System, an original Assignment in blank;
(iv) the original recorded Assignment or Assignments showing a
complete chain of assignment from the originator to the Person
assigning the Mortgage to the Trustee as contemplated by the
immediately preceding clause (iii);
(v) the original or copies of each assumption, modification,
written assurance or substitution agreement, if any; and
(vi) the original lender's title insurance policy, together
with all endorsements or riders that were issued with or subsequent to
the issuance of such policy, insuring the priority of the Mortgage as a
first lien on the Mortgaged Property represented therein as a fee
interest vested in the Mortgagor, or in the event such original title
policy is unavailable, a written commitment or uniform binder or
preliminary report of title issued by the title insurance or escrow
company.
With respect to a maximum of approximately 2.0% of the
Mortgage Loans, by outstanding principal balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the
Cut-off Date, if any original Mortgage Note referred to in Section 4(b)(i) above
cannot be located, the obligations of the Seller to deliver such documents shall
be deemed to be satisfied upon delivery to the Purchaser of a photocopy of such
Mortgage Note, if available, with a lost note affidavit substantially in the
form of Exhibit I to the Pooling and Servicing Agreement. If any of the original
Mortgage Notes for which a lost note affidavit was delivered to the Purchaser is
subsequently located, such original Mortgage Note shall be delivered to the
Purchaser within three Business Days.
Except with respect to any Mortgage Loan for which MERS is
identified on the Mortgage or on a properly recorded assignment of the Mortgage
as the mortgagee of record, the Originator promptly shall (within sixty Business
Days following the later of the Closing Date and the date of receipt by the
Originator of the recording information for a Mortgage, but in no event later
than ninety days following the Closing Date) submit or cause to be submitted for
recording, at no expense to the Purchaser, in the appropriate public office for
real property records, each Assignment referred to in Section 4(b)(iii) and (iv)
above and in connection therewith, the Originator shall execute each original
Assignment in the following form: "U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee
under the applicable agreement." In the event that any such Assignment is lost
or returned unrecorded because of a defect therein, the Originator shall
promptly prepare or cause to be prepared a substitute Assignment or cure or
cause to be cured such defect, as the case may be, and thereafter cause each
such Assignment to be duly recorded. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the
extent that the Originator has performed the duties with the respect to any
Mortgage Loan referenced in this paragraph in connection with the transfer of
such Mortgage Loan to the Seller, references to the Originator in this paragraph
shall be deemed to be references to the Seller.
In connection with the assignment of any Mortgage Loan
registered on the MERS(R) System, the Seller agrees that it will cause, within
30 Business Days after the Closing Date, the MERS(R) System to indicate that
such Mortgage Loans have been assigned by the Purchaser to the Trustee in
accordance with the Pooling and Servicing Agreement for the benefit of the
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Certificateholders by including in such computer files (a) the code in the field
which identifies the specific Trustee and (b) the code in the field "Pool Field"
which identifies the series of the Certificates issued in connection with such
Mortgage Loans.
If any of the documents referred to in Sections 4(b)(ii),
(iii) or (iv) above has, as of the Closing Date, been submitted for recording
but either (x) has not been returned from the applicable public recording office
or (y) has been lost or such public recording office has retained the original
of such document, the obligations of the Seller to deliver such documents shall
be deemed to be satisfied upon (1) delivery to the Purchaser of a copy of each
such document certified by the Originator in the case of (x) above or the
applicable public recording office in the case of (y) above to be a true and
complete copy of the original that was submitted for recording and (2) if such
copy is certified by the Originator, delivery to the Purchaser promptly upon
receipt thereof of either the original or a copy of such document certified by
the applicable public recording office to be a true and complete copy of the
original. The Originator shall provide notice to the Seller and the Seller shall
provide such notice to the Trustee and the Rating Agencies if delivery pursuant
to clause (2) above will be made more than 180 days after the Closing Date.
If the original lender's title insurance policy was not
delivered pursuant to Section 4(b)(vi) above, the Seller shall deliver or cause
to be delivered to the Purchaser, promptly after receipt thereof, the original
lender's title insurance policy. The Seller shall deliver or cause to be
delivered to the Purchaser promptly upon receipt thereof any other original
documents constituting a part of a Mortgage File received with respect to any
Mortgage Loan, including, but not limited to, any original documents evidencing
an assumption or modification of any Mortgage Loan.
Each original document relating to a Mortgage Loan which is
not delivered to the Purchaser or its assignee, transferee or designee, if held
by the Seller, shall be so held for the benefit of the Purchaser, its assignee,
transferee or designee.
(c) ACCEPTANCE OF MORTGAGE LOANS. The documents delivered
pursuant to Section 4(b) hereof shall be reviewed by the Purchaser or any
assignee, transferee or designee of the Purchaser at any time before or after
the Closing Date (and with respect to each document permitted to be delivered
after the Closing Date, within seven days of its delivery) to ascertain that all
required documents have been executed and received and that such documents
relate to the Mortgage Loans identified on the Mortgage Loan Schedule.
(d) TRANSFER OF INTEREST IN AGREEMENTS. The Purchaser has the
right to assign its interest under this Agreement, in whole or in part, to the
Trustee, as may be required to effect the purposes of the Pooling and Servicing
Agreement, without the consent of the Seller, and the assignee shall succeed to
the rights and obligations hereunder of the Purchaser. Any expense reasonably
incurred by or on behalf of the Purchaser or the Trustee in connection with
enforcing any obligations of the Seller under this Agreement will be promptly
reimbursed by the Seller.
(e) EXAMINATION OF MORTGAGE FILES. Prior to the Closing Date,
the Seller shall either (i) deliver in escrow to the Purchaser, or to any
assignee, transferee or designee of the Purchaser for examination, the Mortgage
File pertaining to each Mortgage Loan or (ii) make such Mortgage Files available
to the Purchaser or to any assignee, transferee or designee of the Purchaser
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for examination. Such examination may be made by the Purchaser or the Trustee,
and their respective designees, upon reasonable notice to the Seller during
normal business hours before the Closing Date and within 60 days after the
Closing Date. If any such person makes such examination prior to the Closing
Date and identifies any Mortgage Loans that do not conform to the requirements
of the Purchaser as described in this Agreement, such Mortgage Loans shall be
deleted from the Closing Schedule. The Purchaser may, at its option and without
notice to the Seller, purchase all or part of the Mortgage Loans without
conducting any partial or complete examination. The fact that the Purchaser or
any person has conducted or has failed to conduct any partial or complete
examination of the Mortgage Files shall not affect the rights of the Purchaser
or any assignee, transferee or designee of the Purchaser to demand repurchase or
other relief as provided herein or under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement.
SECTION 5. REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS OF THE
SELLER AND THE ORIGINATOR.
(a) The Seller hereby represents and warrants to the
Originator and the Purchaser, as of the date hereof and as of the Closing Date,
and covenants, that:
(i) The Seller is duly organized, validly existing and in good
standing as a corporation under the laws of the State of Delaware with full
corporate power and authority to conduct its business as presently conducted by
it to the extent material to the consummation of the transactions contemplated
herein. The Seller has the full corporate power and authority to own the
Mortgage Loans and to transfer and convey the Mortgage Loans to the Purchaser
and has the full corporate power and authority to execute and deliver, engage in
the transactions contemplated by, and perform and observe the terms and
conditions of this Agreement.
(ii) The Seller has duly authorized the execution, delivery
and performance of this Agreement, has duly executed and delivered this
Agreement, and this Agreement, assuming due authorization, execution and
delivery by the Originator and the Purchaser, constitutes a legal, valid and
binding obligation of the Seller, enforceable against it in accordance with its
terms except as the enforceability thereof may be limited by bankruptcy,
insolvency or reorganization or by general principles of equity.
(iii) The execution, delivery and performance of this
Agreement by the Seller (x) does not conflict and will not conflict with, does
not breach and will not result in a breach of and does not constitute and will
not constitute a default (or an event, which with notice or lapse of time or
both, would constitute a default) under (A) any terms or provisions of the
articles of incorporation or by-laws of the Seller, (B) any term or provision of
any material agreement, contract, instrument or indenture, to which the Seller
is a party or by which the Seller or any of its property is bound or (C) any
law, rule, regulation, order, judgment, writ, injunction or decree of any court
or governmental authority having jurisdiction over the Seller or any of its
property and (y) does not create or impose and will not result 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.
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(iv) No consent, approval, authorization or order of,
registration or filing with, or notice on behalf of the Seller to any
governmental authority or court is required, under federal laws or the laws of
the State of Delaware, for the execution, delivery and performance by the Seller
of, or compliance by the Seller with, this Agreement or the consummation by the
Seller of any other transaction contemplated hereby and by the Pooling and
Servicing Agreement; provided, however, that the Seller makes no representation
or warranty regarding federal or state securities laws in connection with the
sale or distribution of the Certificates.
(v) This Agreement does not contain any untrue statement of
material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements
contained herein not misleading. The written statements, reports and other
documents prepared and furnished or to be prepared and furnished by the Seller
pursuant to this Agreement or in connection with the transactions contemplated
hereby taken in the aggregate do not contain any untrue statement of material
fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements contained
therein not misleading.
(vi) The Seller is not in violation of, and the execution and
delivery of this Agreement by the Seller and its performance and compliance with
the terms of this Agreement will not constitute a violation with respect to, any
order or decree of any court or any order or regulation of any federal, state,
municipal or governmental agency having jurisdiction over the Seller or its
assets, which violation might have consequences that would materially and
adversely affect the condition (financial or otherwise) or the operation of the
Seller or its assets or might have consequences that would materially and
adversely affect the performance of its obligations and duties hereunder.
(vii) 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.
(viii) Immediately prior to the sale of the Mortgage Loans to
the Purchaser as herein contemplated, the Seller will be the owner of the
related Mortgage and the indebtedness evidenced by the related Mortgage Note,
and, upon the payment to the Seller of the Mortgage Loan Purchase Price, the
Purchaser shall have good and marketable title to each Mortgage Loan, each
related Mortgage Note and the related Mortgage Files with respect thereto free
and clear of all liens, pledges, charges, claims security interests,
participations and other encumbrances.
(ix) There are no actions or proceedings against, or
investigations known to it of, the Seller before any court, administrative or
other tribunal (A) that might prohibit its entering into this Agreement, (B)
seeking to prevent the sale of the Mortgage Loans by the Seller or the
consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or (C) that
might prohibit or materially and adversely affect the performance by the Seller
of its obligations under, or validity or enforceability of, this Agreement.
(x) 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 are not subject to the bulk transfer or any similar statutory
provisions.
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(xi) The Seller has not dealt with any broker, investment
banker, agent or other person, except for the Purchaser or any of its
affiliates, that may be entitled to any commission or compensation in connection
with the sale of the Mortgage Loans (except that an entity that previously
financed the Seller's ownership of the Mortgage Loans may be entitled to a fee
to release its security interest in the Mortgage Loans, which fee shall have
been paid and which security interest shall have been released on or prior to
the Closing Date).
(xii) There is no litigation currently pending or, to the best
of the Seller's knowledge without independent investigation, threatened against
the Seller that would reasonably be expected to adversely affect the transfer of
the Mortgage Loans, the issuance of the Certificates or the execution, delivery,
performance or enforceability of this Agreement, or that would result in a
material adverse change in the financial condition of the Seller.
(xiii) As of the Closing Date, the Seller has no knowledge of
any circumstances or condition with respect to the Mortgaged Property, the
Mortgagor, the Mortgagor's credit standing or the Mortgage that can reasonably
be expected to cause the Mortgage Loan to be an unacceptable investment, cause
the Mortgage Loan to become delinquent, or adversely affect the value of the
Mortgage Loan.
(xiv) As of the 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, have been made or
obtained from the appropriate authorities.
(xv) As of the Closing Date, the Mortgaged Property is in
compliance with all applicable environmental laws pertaining to environmental
hazards including, without limitation, asbestos, and neither the Originator nor
any related seller of the Mortgage Loan nor, to the Originator's knowledge and
the knowledge of any related seller of the Mortgage Loan, the related Mortgagor,
has received any notice of any violation or potential violation of such law.
(xvi) As of the Closing Date, there are no delinquent taxes,
ground rents, water charges, sewer rents, assessments, insurance premiums,
leasehold payments, including assessments payable in future installments or
other outstanding charges affecting the related Mortgaged Property.
(xvii) 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.
(xviii) None of the mortgage loans are (i) "High Cost" as such
term is defined in HOEPA or (ii) a reasonably equivalent provision as defined by
the applicable predatory and abusive lending laws.
(xix) To the best of the Seller's knowledge, with respect to
the Originator's representations and warranties set forth in Xxxxxxx 0 (x), (x),
(x), (x), (x), (x), (x), (x), (x), (x), (xx), (ff)
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and (hh) nothing has occurred since the Servicing Transfer Date which would
cause such representation and warranty to be untrue in any material respect as
of the Closing Date.
(xx) No Mortgage Loan is a high cost loan or a covered loan,
as applicable (as such terms are defined in Standard & Poor's LEVELS Version 5.6
Glossary Revised, Appendix E);
(xxi) No Mortgage Loan originated on or after October 1, 2002
and before March 7, 2003 is secured by a Mortgaged Property located in the State
of Georgia; and no Mortgage Loan originated on or after March 7, 2003 is a "high
cost home loan" as defined under the Georgia Fair Lending Act;
(b) The Originator hereby represents and warrants to the Seller and the
Purchaser, as of the date hereof and as of the Closing Date, and covenants,
that:
(i) The Originator is a corporation duly organized and validly
existing under the laws of California. The Originator has all licenses necessary
to carry out its business as now being conducted, and is licensed and qualified
to transact business in and is in good standing under the laws of each state in
which any Mortgaged Property is located or is otherwise exempt under applicable
law from such licensing or qualification or is otherwise not required under
applicable law to effect such licensing or qualification and no demand for such
licensing or qualification has been made upon the Originator by any such state,
and in any event the Originator is in compliance with the laws of any such state
to the extent necessary to ensure the enforceability of each Mortgage Loan. No
licenses or approvals obtained by the Originator have been suspended or revoked
by any court, administrative agency, arbitrator or governmental body and no
proceedings are pending which might result in such suspension or revocation,
which is reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on any Mortgage
Loan (including the Seller's interest therein) or is reasonable likely to have a
material adverse effect on the transactions contemplated by this Agreement;
(ii) The Originator has the full power and authority and legal
right to execute, deliver and perform, and to enter into and consummate all
transactions contemplated by this Agreement and to conduct its business as
presently conducted; the Originator has duly authorized the execution, delivery
and performance of this Agreement and any agreements contemplated hereby, has
duly executed and delivered this Agreement, and any agreements contemplated
hereby, and this Agreement and each Assignment of Mortgage to the Seller and any
agreements contemplated hereby, constitute the legal, valid and binding
obligations of the Originator, enforceable against it in accordance with their
respective terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy,
insolvency, moratorium, reorganization and similar laws, and by equitable
principles affecting the enforceability of the rights of creditors; and all
requisite corporate action has been taken by the Originator to make this
Agreement and all agreements contemplated hereby valid and binding upon the
Originator in accordance with their terms;
(iii) Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement,
the sale of the Mortgage Loans to the Seller, the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby, nor the fulfillment of or compliance with the
terms and conditions of this Agreement has conflicted with or will conflict with
any of the terms, conditions or provisions of the Originator's charter or by
laws or materially conflict with or result in a material breach of any of the
terms, conditions or provisions of any legal
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restriction or any agreement or instrument to which the Originator 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 material violation of
any law, rule, regulation, order, judgment or decree to which the Originator or
its property is subject;
(iv) There is no litigation, suit, proceeding or investigation
pending or, to the Originator's knowledge threatened, or any order or decree
outstanding, which is reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on the
sale of the Mortgage Loans, the execution, delivery, performance or
enforceability of this Agreement, or which is reasonably likely to have a
material adverse effect on the financial condition of the Originator;
(v) No consent, approval, authorization or order of any court
or governmental agency or body is required for the execution, delivery and
performance by the Originator of or compliance by the Originator with this
Agreement, except for consents, approvals, authorizations and orders which have
been obtained;
(vi) The consummation of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement are in the ordinary course of business of the Originator, and the
transfer, assignment and conveyance of the Mortgage Notes and the Mortgages by
the Originator pursuant to this Agreement are not subject to bulk transfer or
any similar statutory provisions in effect in any applicable jurisdiction;
(vii) The origination, servicing and collection practices with
respect to each Mortgage Note and Mortgage have been legal and in accordance
with applicable laws and regulations, and in all material respects in accordance
with Accepted Servicing Practices. The Originator further represents and
warrants that no escrow payments are required under the related Mortgage Loan
and no such payments are in the possession of, or under the control of, the
Originator or its delegate; no escrow deposits or other charges or payments due
under the Mortgage Note have been capitalized under any Mortgage or the related
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
Note; and any interest required to be paid pursuant to state and local law has
been properly paid and credited;
(viii) The Originator has not used selection procedures that
identified the Mortgage Loans as being less desirable or valuable than other
comparable mortgage loans in the Originator's portfolio at the related Closing
Date;
(ix) [Reserved];
(x) The Originator is an approved seller of residential
mortgage loans for Xxxxxx Xxx or Xxxxxxx Mac and HUD. The Originator is duly
qualified, licensed, registered and otherwise authorized under all applicable
federal, state and local laws and regulations and is in good standing to sell
mortgage loans for Xxxxxx Mae or Xxxxxxx Mac and no event has occurred which
would make the Originator unable to comply with eligibility requirements or
which would require notification to either Xxxxxx Mae or Xxxxxxx Mac;
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(xi) The Originator does not believe, nor does it have any
cause or reason to believe, that it cannot perform each and every covenant
contained in this Agreement applicable to it;
(xii) [Reserved];
(xiii) [Reserved];
(xiv) [Reserved];
(xv) The Originator 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 to the Seller;
and
(xvi) The Originator is a member of MERS in good standing, and
will comply in all material respects with the rules and procedures of MERS in
performing its obligations under the Agreement.
SECTION 6. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE ORIGINATOR
RELATING TO THE MORTGAGE LOANS.
The Originator hereby represents and warrants to the Purchaser
that as to each Mortgage Loan as of the Closing Date or the date on which the
Originator transferred the servicing for such Mortgage Loan (the "Servicing
Transfer Date") as noted below:
(a) The information set forth in the Mortgage Loan Schedule,
including any diskette or other related data tapes, is true and correct in all
material respects;
(b) The Mortgage creates a (A) first lien and first priority
security interest with respect to each Mortgage Loan which is indicated by the
Originator to be a first lien (as reflected on the Mortgage Loan Schedule) or
(B) second lien and second priority security interest with respect to each
Mortgage Loan which is indicated by the Originator to be a second lien (as
reflected on the Mortgage Loan Schedule), in either case, in the related
Mortgaged Property securing the related Mortgage Note;
(c) The Originator has not advanced funds, or induced,
solicited or knowingly received any advance of funds from a party other than the
owner of the Mortgaged Property subject to the Mortgage, directly or indirectly,
for the payment of any amount required by the Mortgage Loan; no payment with
respect to each Mortgage Loan has been 30 days or more delinquent during the
preceding twelve-month period;
(d) As of the Servicing Transfer Date, all taxes, governmental
assessments, insurance premiums, water, sewer and municipal charges, leasehold
payments or ground rents which previously became due and owing were paid;
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(e) As of the Servicing Transfer Date, the terms of the
Mortgage Note and the Mortgage were not impaired, waived, altered or modified in
any respect, except by written instruments which were recorded to the extent any
such recordation was required by law. As of the Servicing Transfer Date, no
instrument of waiver, alteration or modification was executed, and no Mortgagor
was released, in whole or in part, from the terms thereof except in connection
with an assumption agreement and which assumption agreement was part of the
Mortgage File and the terms of which are reflected in the related Mortgage Loan
Schedule; the substance of any such waiver, alteration or modification has been
approved by the issuer of the title insurance policy, to the extent required by
the related policy;
(f) The Mortgage Note and the Mortgage are not subject to any
valid 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 the Mortgage Note or Mortgage unenforceable, in whole or in part, or
subject to any valid right of rescission, set off, counterclaim or defense,
including the defense of usury, and no such right of rescission, set off,
counterclaim or defense has been asserted with respect thereto; and as of the
Servicing Transfer Date, the Mortgagor was not a debtor in any state or federal
bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding at the time the Mortgage Loan was
originated;
(g) All buildings or other customarily insured improvements
upon the Mortgaged Property are insured by a Qualified Insurer against loss by
fire and hazards of extended coverage, in an amount representing coverage not
less than the lesser of (i) the maximum insurable value of the improvements
securing such Mortgage Loans, and (ii) the greater of (a) either (1) the
outstanding principal balance of the Mortgage Loan with respect to each Mortgage
Loan which is indicated by the Originator to be a first lien (as reflected on
the Mortgage Loan Schedule) or (2) with respect to each second lien Mortgage
Loan, the sum of the outstanding principal balance of the first lien on such
Mortgage Loan and the outstanding principal balance of such second lien Mortgage
Loan, and (b) an amount such that the proceeds thereof shall be sufficient to
prevent the Mortgagor and/or the mortgagee from becoming a co-insurer, but in no
event greater than the maximum amount permitted under applicable law. As of the
Servicing Transfer Date, all such standard hazard policies were in full force
and effect and on the date of origination contained a standard mortgagee clause
naming the Originator and its successors in interest and assigns as loss payee
and such clause is still in effect and all premiums due thereon have been paid.
If required by the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, the
Mortgage Loan is covered by a flood insurance policy meeting the requirements of
the current guidelines of the Federal Insurance Administration, in an amount not
less than the amount required by the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as
amended. Such policy was issued by a Qualified Insurer. The Mortgage obligates
the Mortgagor thereunder to maintain all such insurance at the Mortgagor's cost
and expense, and upon the Mortgagor's failure to do so, authorizes the holder of
the Mortgage to maintain such insurance at the Mortgagor's cost and expense and
to seek reimbursement therefor from the Mortgagor;
(h) 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,
fair housing, or disclosure laws applicable to the Mortgage Loan have been
complied with in all material respects;
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(i) As of the Servicing Transfer Date, the Mortgage was not
satisfied, canceled or subordinated (other than the subordination of any second
lien Mortgage Loan to the related first lien), in whole or in part, or
rescinded, and the Mortgaged Property was not released from the lien of the
Mortgage, in whole or in part nor was any instrument executed that would effect
any such release, cancellation, subordination or rescission. The Originator 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 Originator waived any default resulting from any action or inaction
by the Mortgagor;
(j) As of the Servicing Transfer Date, the related Mortgage
was a valid, subsisting, enforceable and perfected (A) first lien and first
priority security interest with respect to each Mortgage Loan which was
indicated by the Originator to be a first lien (as reflected on the Mortgage
Loan Schedule), or (B) second lien and second priority security interest with
respect to each Mortgage Loan which was indicated by the Originator to be a
second lien Mortgage Loan (as reflected on the Mortgage Loan Schedule), in
either case, on the Mortgaged Property including all buildings on the Mortgaged
Property and all installations and mechanical, electrical, plumbing, heating and
air conditioning systems affixed to such buildings, and all additions,
alterations and replacements consisting of real property or fixtures made at any
time with respect to the foregoing securing the Mortgage Note's original
principal balance. Such lien is free and clear of all adverse claims, liens and
encumbrances having priority over the first lien of the Mortgage subject only to
(1) the lien of non delinquent 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
which are acceptable to mortgage lending institutions generally and either (A)
which are 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 as set forth in such appraisal, (3)
other matters which are disclosed in the applicable title commitment or policy,
or 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 each Mortgage Loan which is indicated by the
Originator to be a second lien Mortgage Loan (as reflected on the Mortgage Loan
Schedule) a first lien 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 Mortgage Loan which is indicated by the Originator to be a first lien
(as reflected on the Mortgage Loan Schedule), or (B) second lien and second
priority security interest with respect to each Mortgage Loan which is indicated
by the Originator to be a second lien Mortgage Loan (as reflected on the
Mortgage Loan Schedule), in either case, on the property described therein;
(k) The Mortgage Note and the related Mortgage are original
and genuine and each is the legal, valid and binding obligation of the maker
thereof, enforceable in all respects in accordance with its terms subject to
bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium, reorganization and other laws of general
application affecting the rights of creditors and by general equitable
principles and the Originator has taken all action necessary to transfer such
rights of enforceability to the Seller. All parties to the Mortgage Note and the
Mortgage had the legal capacity to enter into the Mortgage Loan and to execute
and deliver the Mortgage Note and the Mortgage. The Mortgage Note and the
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Mortgage have been duly and properly executed by such parties. No fraud, error,
misrepresentation, gross negligence or similar occurrence with respect to a
Mortgage Loan has taken place on the part of the Originator or the Mortgagor,
or, on the part of any other party involved in the origination of the Mortgage
Loan. 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 improvements 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 or are in the process of being paid, and the Mortgagor is not
entitled to any refund of any amounts paid or due under the Mortgage Note or
Mortgage;
(l) Either the Mortgagor is a natural person or the Mortgagor
is an inter-vivos trust acceptable to Xxxxxx Xxx. With respect to each
inter-vivos trust, holding title to the Mortgaged Property in such trust will
not diminish any rights as a creditor including the right to full title to the
Mortgaged Property in the event foreclosure proceedings are initiated;
(m) Each Mortgage Loan is covered by an ALTA lender's title
insurance policy issued by a title insurer acceptable to Xxxxxx Xxx or Xxxxxxx
Mac and qualified to do business in the jurisdiction where the Mortgaged
Property is located, insuring (subject to the exceptions contained in (j)(1),
(2) and (3) above and, with respect to each Mortgage Loan which is indicated by
the Originator to be a second lien Mortgage Loan (as reflected on the Mortgage
Loan Schedule) clause (4)) the Originator, its successors and assigns, as to the
first (or, where applicable, second) priority lien of the Mortgage in the
original principal amount of the Mortgage Loan and, with respect to each
Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan, 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 Mortgage Rate and Monthly Payment. Additionally,
such policy affirmatively insures ingress and egress to and from the Mortgaged
Property. Where required by applicable state law or regulation, the Mortgagor
has been given the opportunity to choose the carrier of the required mortgage
title insurance. The Originator, its successors and assigns, are the sole
insureds of such lender's title insurance policy. No claims have been made under
such lender's title insurance policy, and no prior holder of the related
Mortgage, including the Originator, has done, by act or omission, anything which
would impair the coverage of such lender's title insurance policy;
(n) As of the Servicing Transfer Date, there was no default,
breach, violation or event of acceleration existing under the Mortgage or the
related Mortgage Note and, to the best of Originator's knowledge, 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
permitting acceleration; and neither the Originator nor any prior mortgagee has
waived any default, breach, violation or event permitting acceleration. With
respect to each Mortgage Loan which is indicated by the Originator to be a
second lien Mortgage Loan (as reflected on the Mortgage Loan Schedule) (i) the
first lien is in full force and effect, (ii) there is no default, breach,
violation or event of acceleration existing under such first lien mortgage or
the related mortgage note, (iii) to the best of Originator's knowledge, 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 first lien 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
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such mortgagee an opportunity to cure any default by payment in full or
otherwise under the first lien mortgage;
(o) As of the Servicing Transfer Date, there were 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 were or may have been
liens prior to or equal to the lien of the related Mortgage, unless insured
against by the related title insurance policy;
(p) All improvements subject to the Mortgage which were
considered in determining the Appraised Value of the Mortgaged Property lie
wholly within the boundaries and building restriction lines of the Mortgaged
Property (and wholly within the project with respect to a condominium unit) and
no improvements on adjoining properties encroach upon the Mortgaged Property
except those which are insured against by the title insurance policy referred to
in clause (m) above and all improvements on the property comply un all material
respects with all applicable zoning and subdivision laws and ordinances;
(q) The Mortgage Loan was originated by the Originator or a
third-party originator and sold to the Originator. The Mortgage Loan complies
with all the terms, conditions and requirements of the Originator's Underwriting
Standards in effect at the time of origination of such Mortgage Loan, subject to
exceptions thereto made in the ordinary course of business. The Mortgage Notes
and Mortgages (exclusive of any riders) are on forms generally acceptable to
Xxxxxx Xxx or Xxxxxxx Mac. The Mortgage Loan bears interest at the Mortgage Rate
set forth in the related Mortgage Loan Schedule, and Monthly Payments under the
Mortgage Note are due and payable on the first day of each month (subject to any
grace period set forth in the Mortgage Note). The Mortgage contains the usual
and enforceable provisions of the Originator at the time of origination for the
acceleration of the payment of the unpaid principal amount of the Mortgage Loan
if the related Mortgaged Property is sold without the prior consent of the
mortgagee thereunder, subject to bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium,
reorganization and other laws of general application affecting the rights of
creditors and by general equitable principles;
(r) As of the Servicing Transfer Date, the Mortgaged Property
was not subject to any material damage by waste, fire, earthquake, windstorm,
flood or other casualty. At origination of the Mortgage Loan there was no
proceeding pending or scheduled for the total or partial condemnation of the
Mortgaged Property; and as of the Closing Date, the Originator has not received
any notice of such a proceeding pending or scheduled. for the total or partial
condemnation of the Mortgaged Property;
(s) The related 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. There is no homestead or other exemption
available to the Mortgagor which would interfere with the right to sell the
Mortgaged Property at a trustee's sale or the right to foreclose the Mortgage;
(t) If the Mortgage constitutes a deed of trust, a trustee,
authorized and duly qualified if required under applicable law to act as such,
has been properly designated and currently
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so serves and is named in the Mortgage, and no fees or expenses are or will
become payable by the Seller to the trustee under the deed of trust, except in
connection with a trustee's sale or attempted sale after default by the
Mortgagor;
(u) The Mortgage File contains an appraisal of the related
Mortgaged Property signed prior to the final approval of the mortgage loan
application by a Qualified Appraiser, 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 Xxxxxx
Xxx or Xxxxxxx Mac and 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;
(v) Each of the Originator, any third-party originator, any
servicer and any intervening mortgagee which have had any interest in the
Mortgage, whether as mortgagee, assignee 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
wherein the Mortgaged Property is located, and (B) (1) organized under the laws
of such state, or (2) qualified to do business in such state, or (3) federal
savings and loan associations or national banks or a Federal Home Loan Bank or
savings bank having principal offices in such state, or (4) not doing business
in such state or (5) not required to be so qualified;
(w) The related 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
(j) above;
(x) The Mortgagor has received all disclosure materials
required by applicable law with respect to the making of such mortgage loans;
(y) The Mortgage Loan does not contain "graduated payment"
features and does not have a shared appreciation or other contingent interest
feature; no Mortgage Loan contains any buydown provisions;
(z) As of the Servicing Transfer Date, the Mortgagor was not
in bankruptcy;
(aa) Principal payments on the Mortgage Loan commenced no more
than sixty (60) days after the funds were disbursed in connection with the
Mortgage Loan. The Mortgage Loans have an original term to maturity of not more
than 30 years, with interest payable in arrears on the first day of each month.
Each Mortgage Note, other than with respect to a Balloon Mortgage Loan, requires
a monthly payment which is sufficient to fully amortize the original principal
balance over the original term thereof and to pay interest at the related
Mortgage Rate. With respect to each Balloon Mortgage Loan and Interest- Only
Mortgage Loan, the Mortgage Note requires a monthly payment which is sufficient
to fully amortize the original principal balance over the original term thereof
and to pay interest at the related Mortgage Rate and requires a final Monthly
Payment substantially greater than the preceding monthly payment which is
sufficient to repay the remained unpaid principal balance of the Balloon
Mortgage Loan or the Interest-Only Mortgage Loan, as
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applicable, as the Due Date of such monthly payment. No Mortgage Loan contains
terms or provisions which would result in negative amortization;
(bb) No Mortgage Loan is subject to a lender-paid mortgage
insurance policy;
(cc) As to any Mortgage Loan which is not a MERS Mortgage
Loan, the Assignment of Mortgage delivered by the Originator, is in recordable
form and is acceptable for recording under the laws of the jurisdiction in which
the Mortgaged Property is located;
(dd) The Mortgaged Property is located in the state identified
in the related Mortgage Loan Schedule and consists of a single parcel of real
property with a detached single family residence erected thereon, or a
townhouse, 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, provided, however, that no residence or
dwelling is a single parcel of real property with a cooperative housing
corporation erected thereon, or a mobile home. As of the date of origination, no
portion of the Mortgaged Property was used for commercial purposes (other than a
DE MINIMIS use), and since the date or origination no portion of the Mortgaged
Property has been used for commercial purposes (other than a DE MINIMIS use);
(ee) Except as set forth on the Mortgage Loan Schedule, none
of the Mortgage Loans are subject to a Prepayment Penalty. For any Mortgage Loan
subject to a Prepayment Penalty, the Mortgage Loan Schedule accurately sets
forth the term and amount of such Prepayment Penalty;
(ff) As of the Servicing Transfer Date, the Mortgaged Property
was lawfully occupied under applicable law, and 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;
(gg) If the Mortgaged Property is a condominium unit or a
planned unit development (other than a DE MINIMIS planned unit development), or
stock in a cooperative housing corporation, such condominium, cooperative or
planned unit development project meets the eligibility requirements of Xxxxxx
Mae and Xxxxxxx Mac;
(hh) As of the Servicing Transfer Date, there was no pending
action or proceeding directly involving the Mortgaged Property in which
compliance with any environmental law, rule or regulation was an issue; the
Originator has received no notice of any violation of any environmental law,
rule or regulation with respect to the Mortgaged Property;
(ii) The Mortgagor has not notified the Originator requesting
relief under the Servicemembers Relief Act, and the Originator has no knowledge
of any relief requested or allowed to the Mortgagor under the Servicemembers
Relief Act;
(jj) As of the related Closing Date, no Mortgage Loan was in
construction or rehabilitation status or has facilitated the trade-in or
exchange of a Mortgaged Property;
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(kk) No action has been taken or failed to be taken on or
prior to the related Closing Date which has resulted or will result in an
exclusion from, denial of, or defense to coverage under any insurance policy
related to a Mortgage Loan (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, or for any other reason under such coverage;
(ll) Except with respect to each Mortgage Loan identified on
the Mortgage Loan Schedule as a correspondent loan, 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 Originator or similar institution which is supervised and examined by
a federal or state authority. With respect to each Mortgage Loan identified on
the Mortgage Loan Schedule as a correspondent loan, the Mortgage Loan was
re-underwritten by the Originator prior to Originator's purchase thereof;
(mm) [reserved];
(nn) With respect to any broker fees collected and paid on any
of the Mortgage Loans, all broker fees have been properly assessed to the
Mortgagor and no claims will arise as to broker fees that are double charged and
for which the Mortgagor would be entitled to reimbursement;
(oo) With respect to any Mortgage Loan as to which an
affidavit has been delivered to the Seller certifying that the original Mortgage
Note has been lost or destroyed and not been replaced, if such Mortgage Loan is
subsequently in default, the enforcement of such Mortgage Loan will not be
materially adversely affected by the absence of the original Mortgage Note;
(pp) Each Mortgage Loan constitutes a qualified mortgage under
Section 860G(a)(3)(A) of the Code and Treasury Regulations Section
1.860G-2(a)(1);
(qq) [reserved];
(rr) [reserved];
(ss) [reserved];
(tt) No Mortgage Loan had a Loan-to-Value Ratio at the time of
origination of more than 100%;
(uu) None of the Mortgage Loans are subject to, covered by, or
in violation of, the Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act of 1994 ("HOEPA")
or any comparable state law;
(vv) None of the proceeds of any Mortgage Loan were used to
finance single-premium credit insurance policies;
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(ww) Any principal advances made to the Mortgagor prior to the
related Closing 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 (A) first lien priority with respect to each Mortgage Loan which is
indicated by the Originator to be a first lien (as reflected on the Mortgage
Loan Schedule), or (B) second lien priority with respect to each Mortgage Loan
which is indicated by the Originator to be a second lien Mortgage Loan (as
reflected on the Mortgage Loan Schedule), in either case, 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;
(xx) Interest on each Mortgage Loan is calculated on the basis
of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months;
(yy) Except with respect to approximately 0.05% of the
Mortgage Loans by outstanding principal balance, no first lien Mortgage Loan is
a Balloon Mortgage Loan; Except with respect to approximately 7.95% of the
Mortgage Loans by outstanding principal balance, no second lien Mortgage Loan is
a Balloon Mortgage Loan;
(zz) With respect to each MERS Mortgage Loan, a MIN has been
assigned by MERS and such MIN is accurately provided on the related Mortgage
Loan Schedule. The related assignment of Mortgage to MERS has been duly and
properly recorded;
(aaa) With respect to each MERS Mortgage Loan, the Originator
has not received any notice of liens or legal actions with respect to such
Mortgage Loan and no such notices have been electronically posted by MERS;
(bbb) Any Mortgaged Property that is considered manufactured
housing shall be legally classified as real property, is permanently affixed to
a foundation and must assume the characteristics of site-built housing and must
otherwise conform to the requirements (A) for inclusion in residential mortgage
backed securities transactions rated by Standard & Poor's and (B) of Xxxxxx Mae
and Xxxxxxx Mac, including, but not limited to, the requirements that (i) the
related Mortgage Note or contract, as applicable, be secured by a "single family
residence" within the meaning of Section 25(e)(10) of the Code, (ii) the fair
market value of the manufactured home securing each related Mortgage Note or
contract, as applicable, was at least equal to 80% of the original principal
balance of such Mortgage Note or contract, as applicable, and (iii) each related
Mortgage Note or contract, as applicable, is a "qualified mortgage" under
Section 860G(a)(3) of the Code;
(ccc) [reserved];
(ddd) The Originator has complied with all applicable
anti-money laundering laws and regulations, including without limitation the USA
Patriot Act of 2001 to the extent applicable to the Originator (collectively,
the "Anti-Money Laundering Laws");
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(eee) No Mortgage Loan originated on or after October 1, 2002
and before March 7, 2003 is secured by a Mortgaged Property located in the State
of Georgia; and no Mortgage Loan originated on or after March 7, 2003 is a "high
cost home loan" as defined under the Georgia Fair Lending Act;
(fff) With respect to each Mortgage Loan which is a second
lien Mortgage Loan (i) if the related first lien provides for negative
amortization, the LTV was calculated at the maximum principal balance of such
first lien that could result upon application of such negative amortization
feature, and (ii) either no consent for the Mortgage Loan is required by the
holder of the first lien or such consent has been obtained and is contained in
the Mortgage File;
(ggg) No Mortgage Loan originated before October 1, 2002
Mortgage Loans has a Prepayment Charge term longer than five years after its
origination and no Mortgage Loan originated on or after October 1, 2002 has a
Prepayment Charge term longer than three years after its origination;
(hhh) Each Mortgage Loan is in compliance with the anti
predatory lending eligibility for purchase requirements of Xxxxxx Mae's Selling
Guide (this representation and warranty shall be construed only to mean that
none of the representations and warranties specified in clauses (iii) through
(ppp) below have been breached);
(iii) No borrower was encouraged or required to select a
Mortgage Loan product of the same documentation type offered by the 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 Originator or any affiliate of the
Originator. If, at the time of loan application, the borrower may have qualified
for a lower cost credit product of the same documentation type then offered by
any mortgage lending affiliate of the Originator, the Originator referred the
borrower's application to such affiliate for underwriting consideration;
(jjj) 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 is designed to determine, among
other things, that at the time of origination the borrower had a reasonable
ability to make timely payments on the Mortgage Loan;
(kkk) With respect to any Mortgage Loan that contains a
provision permitting imposition of a premium upon a prepayment prior to
maturity: (i) prior to such Mortgage Loan's origination, the borrower agreed to
such premium in exchange for a monetary benefit (i.e., such Mortgage Loan would
have been more costly (including but not limited to a rate or fee increase) if
it did not contain such prepayment premium) (ii) prior to such Mortgage Loan's
origination, the borrower was offered the option of obtaining a Mortgage Loan
that did not require payment of such a premium; provided, that such offer may
have been evidenced by the Originator's rate sheet/pricing grid relating to such
Mortgage Loan, which provided that the Mortgage Loan had a full prepayment
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premium buy out pricing adjustment available; and (iii) the prepayment premium
is disclosed to the borrower in the loan documents pursuant to applicable state
and federal law;
(lll) 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;
(mmm) No Mortgage Loan is a high cost loan or a covered loan,
as applicable (as such terms are defined in Standard & Poor's LEVELS Version 5.6
Glossary Revised, Appendix E);
(nnn) 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;
(ooo) 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 APR or the points and fees threshold for
"high cost home loans," as defined in Section 6 L of the New York State Banking
Law;
(ppp) The information set forth in the Prepayment Charge
Schedule (including the Prepayment Charge Summary attached thereto) is complete,
true and correct in all material respects on the date or dates when such
information is furnished and each Prepayment Charge is permissible, enforceable
and collectible in accordance with its terms (except to the extent that the
enforceability or collectibility thereof may be limited by bankruptcy,
insolvency, moratorium, receivership and other similar laws affecting creditor's
rights generally) under all applicable federal, state and local laws. Each
Prepayment Penalty was originated in compliance with all applicable federal,
state and local laws;
(qqq) 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;
(rrr) None of the Mortgage Loans are classified as a (a) "high
cost" loan under the HOEPA, (b) "High Cost Home Loan" as defined in New York
Banking Law 6-1, (c) "high-cost home loan" as defined in Kentucky HB 287 or (d)
"high cost", "predatory" or "threshold" loan under any other applicable federal,
state or local law, including any predatory or abusive lending laws, and no
Mortgage Loan is in violation of any state law or ordinance similar to HOEPA;
(sss) (a) No Mortgage Loan underlying the Certificates is
classified as a high cost mortgage loan under HOEPA; and (b) no Mortgage Loan in
the trust is a "high cost home," "covered," (excluding home loans defined as
"covered home loans" pursuant to clause (1) of the definition of that term in
the New Jersey Home Ownership Security Act of 2002), "high risk home" or
"predatory" loan under any other applicable state, federal or local law (or a
similarly classified
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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);
(ttt) 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 with 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 (i.e., for
this purpose, points and fees do not include bona fide discount points; fees
paid for actual services rendered in connection with the origination of the
mortgage, such as attorneys' fees, notary's fees and fees paid for property
appraisals, credit reports, surveys, title examinations and extracts, flood and
tax certifications, and home inspections; the cost of mortgage insurance or
credit-risk price adjustments; the cost of title, hazard and flood insurance
policies; state and local transfer taxes or fees; escrow deposits for the future
payment of taxes and insurance premiums; and other miscellaneous fees and
charges that, in total, do not exceed 0.25% of the loan amount);.
SECTION 7. REPURCHASE OBLIGATION FOR DEFECTIVE DOCUMENTATION AND FOR
BREACH OF REPRESENTATION AND WARRANTY.
(a) The representations and warranties contained in Section 6
shall not be impaired by any review and examination of loan files or other
documents evidencing or relating to the Mortgage Loans or any failure on the
part of the Seller or the Purchaser to review or examine such documents and
shall inure to the benefit of any assignee, transferee or designee of the
Purchaser, including the Trustee for the benefit of holders of the Certificates.
With respect to the representations and warranties contained
herein that are made to the knowledge or the best knowledge of the Seller or as
to which the Seller has no knowledge, if it is discovered that the substance of
any such representation and warranty is inaccurate and the inaccuracy materially
and adversely affects the value of the related Mortgage Loan, or the interest
therein of the Purchaser or the Purchaser's assignee, designee or transferee,
then notwithstanding the Seller's lack of knowledge with respect to the
substance of such representation and warranty being inaccurate at the time the
representation and warranty was made, such inaccuracy shall be deemed a breach
of the applicable representation and warranty and the Seller shall take such
action described in the following paragraphs of this Section 3.03 in respect of
such Mortgage Loan. Upon discovery by the Seller, the Purchaser or any assignee,
transferee or designee of the Purchaser of any materially defective document in,
or that any material document was not transferred by the Seller (as listed on
the Trustee's Initial Certification) as part of any Mortgage File, or of a
breach of any of the representations and warranties contained in Section 6 that
materially and adversely affects the value of any Mortgage Loan or the interest
therein of the Purchaser or the Purchaser's assignee, transferee or designee,
the party discovering such breach shall give prompt written notice to the
Originator and the Seller; provided, that a breach of the representations and
warranties made in Section 6(uu), (vv), (bbb), (ccc), (eee), (ggg) and (sss)
shall be deemed to materially and adversely affects the value of any Mortgage
Loan or the interest therein of the Certificateholders. Within sixty (60) days
of its discovery or its receipt of notice of any such missing documentation that
was not transferred by the
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Seller as described above, or of materially defective documentation, or of any
such breach of a representation and warranty, the Originator or the Seller, as
applicable, promptly shall deliver such missing document or cure such defect or
breach in all material respects or, in the event the Originator or the Seller,
as applicable, cannot deliver such missing document or cannot cure such defect
or breach, the Originator or the Seller, as applicable, shall, within ninety
(90) days of its discovery or receipt of notice, either (i) repurchase the
affected Mortgage Loan at the Purchase Price (as defined in the Pooling and
Servicing Agreement) or (ii) pursuant to the provisions of the Pooling and
Servicing Agreement, cause the removal of such Mortgage Loan from the Trust Fund
and substitute one or more Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans. The Originator
or the Seller, as applicable, shall amend the Closing Schedule to reflect the
withdrawal of such Mortgage Loan from the terms of this Agreement and the
Pooling and Servicing Agreement. The Originator or the Seller, as applicable,
shall deliver to the Purchaser such amended Closing Schedule and shall deliver
such other documents as are required by this Agreement or the Pooling and
Servicing Agreement within five (5) days of any such amendment. Any repurchase
pursuant to this Section 7(a) shall be accomplished by transfer to an account
designated by the Purchaser of the amount of the Purchase Price in accordance
with Section 2.03 of the Pooling and Servicing Agreement. Any repurchase
required by this Section shall be made in a manner consistent with Section 2.03
of the Pooling and Servicing Agreement.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent a representation
or warranty of the Seller regarding the Mortgage Loans has been breached and the
circumstance constituting the breach also constitutes a breach of a like
representation or warranty given by the Originator as of an earlier date, the
Purchaser's remedy hereunder shall be solely against the Originator and not the
Seller.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, within 90 days of the earlier
of discovery by the Originator or receipt of notice by the Originator of the
breach of the representation of the Originator set forth in Section 6(ppp) above
which materially and adversely affects the interests of the Holders of the Class
P Certificates in any Prepayment Charge, the Originator shall pay the amount of
the scheduled Prepayment Charge, for the benefit of the Holders of the Class P
Certificates by remitting such amount to the Servicer for deposit into the
Collection Account, net of any amount previously collected by the Servicer or
paid by the Servicer, for the benefit of the Holders of the Class P Certificates
in respect of such Prepayment Charge.
(ii) The Originator hereby agrees that, in the event that any
Mortgage Loan prepays in full on or prior to the last day of the third full
month following the date on which the related Mortgage Loan was purchased from
the Originator by the Seller pursuant to the Master Seller's Purchase and
Warranties Agreement, dated February 1, 2003 (the "Master Agreement") between
the Seller and the Originator, it will pay to the Seller, with respect to each
Mortgage Loan repurchased, an amount (such amount, a "Repurchase Premium") equal
to the product of (a) the excess of the Purchase Price percentage paid by the
Seller to the Purchaser pursuant to the Master Agreement over 100% and (b) the
Stated Principal Balance of such Mortgage Loan as of the date of such prepayment
in full; provided, that, the amount reimbursed to the Seller shall be reduced by
the amount of any Prepayment Charges that are legally enforceable with respect
to such Mortgage Loan.
(c) It is understood and agreed that the obligations of the
Originator or the Seller, as applicable, set forth in this Section 7 to cure or
repurchase a defective Mortgage Loan constitute
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the sole remedies of the Purchaser against the Originator or the Seller, as
applicable, respecting a missing document or a breach of the representations and
warranties contained in Section 6.
SECTION 8. CLOSING; PAYMENT FOR THE MORTGAGE LOANS. The
closing of the purchase and sale of the Mortgage Loans shall be held at the New
York City office of Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx & Xxxx LLP at 10:00 a.m. New York City time
on the Closing Date.
The closing shall be subject to each of the following
conditions:
(a) All of the representations and warranties of the Seller
under this Agreement shall be true and correct in all material respects
as of the date as of which they are made and no event shall have
occurred which, with notice or the passage of time, would constitute a
default under this Agreement;
(b) All of the representations and warranties of the
Originator under this Agreement shall be true and correct in all
material respects as of the date as of which they are made 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 attorneys of the
Purchaser shall have received in escrow (to be released from escrow at
the time of closing), all Closing Documents as specified in Section 9
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 respective terms thereof;
(d) The Seller shall have delivered or caused to be delivered
and released to the Purchaser or to its designee, all documents
(including without limitation, the Mortgage Loans) required to be so
delivered by the Purchaser pursuant to Section 2.01 of the Pooling and
Servicing Agreement; and
(e) All other terms and conditions of this Agreement and the
Pooling and Servicing Agreement shall have been complied with.
Subject to the foregoing conditions, the Purchaser shall
deliver or cause to be delivered to the Seller on the Closing Date, against
delivery and release by the Seller to the Trustee of all documents required
pursuant to the Pooling and Servicing Agreement, the Mortgage Loan Purchase
Price for the Mortgage Loans as specified in Section 3 of this Agreement.
SECTION 9. CLOSING DOCUMENTS. Without limiting the generality
of Section 8 hereof, the closing shall be subject to delivery of each of the
following documents:
(a) A Secretary's Certificate of the Seller, dated the Closing
Date, in form satisfactory to and upon which the Originator, the
Purchaser and UBS Securities LLC (the "Underwriter") may rely, and
attached thereto copies of the certificate of incorporation, by-laws
and certificate of good standing of the Seller under the laws of
Delaware;
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(b) An Opinion of Counsel of the Seller, dated the Closing
Date, in form satisfactory to and addressed to the Underwriter;
(c) An Officer's Certificate of the Originator, dated the
Closing Date, in form satisfactory to and upon which the Seller, the
Purchaser and the Underwriter may rely, and attached thereto copies of
the certificate of incorporation, by-laws and certificate of good
standing of the Originator under the laws of its state of
incorporation;
(d) An opinion of Counsel of the Originator, dated the Closing
Date, in form satisfactory to and addressed to the Underwriter;
(e) Such opinions of counsel as the Rating Agencies, Trustee
may request in connection with the sale of the Mortgage Loans by the
Seller to the Purchaser or the Seller's execution and delivery of, or
performance under, this Agreement;
(f) A letter from Deloitte & Touche, certified public
accountants, to the effect that they have performed certain specified
procedures as a result of which they determined that certain
information of an accounting, financial or statistical nature set forth
in the Prospectus Supplement contained under the captions
"Summary--Mortgage Loans," "Risk Factors," (to the extent of
information concerning the Mortgage Loans contained therein) and
"Description of the Mortgage Loans" agrees with the records of the
Originator;
(g) Such further information, certificates, opinions and
documents as the Purchaser or the Underwriter may reasonably request.
SECTION 10. COSTS. The Seller shall pay (or shall reimburse
the Purchaser or any other Person to the extent that the Purchaser or such other
Person shall pay) the fees and expenses of the Seller's accountants and
attorneys and the costs and expenses incurred in connection with obtaining the
documents referred to in Sections 9(a), 9(b), 9(e) and 9(f), the costs and
expenses of printing (or otherwise reproducing) and delivering this Agreement,
the Pooling and Servicing Agreement, the Certificates, the prospectus and
Prospectus Supplement, and any private placement memorandum relating to the
Certificates and other related documents, the initial fees, costs and expenses
of the Trustee, the fees and expenses of the Purchaser's counsel in connection
with the preparation of all documents relating to the securitization of the
Mortgage Loans, the filing fee charged by the Securities and Exchange Commission
for registration of the Certificates and the fees charged by any rating agency
to rate the Certificates. All other costs and expenses in connection with the
transactions contemplated hereunder shall be borne by the party incurring such
expense.
SECTION 11. [RESERVED].
SECTION 12. INDEMNIFICATION. The Originator shall indemnify
and hold harmless each of (i) the Purchaser, (ii) the Underwriter, (iii) the
Person, if any, to which the Purchaser assigns its rights in and to a Mortgage
Loan and each of their respective successors and assigns and (iv) each person,
if any, who controls the Purchaser within the meaning of Section 15 of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act") ((i) through (iv)
collectively, the "Indemnified Party") against any and all losses, claims,
expenses, damages or liabilities to which the Indemnified Party may
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become subject, under the 1933 Act or otherwise, insofar as such losses, claims,
expenses, damages or liabilities (or actions in respect thereof) arise out of or
are based upon (a) any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of any
material fact contained in the Prospectus Supplement under the caption "The
Originator--Underwriting Standards of the Originator" (such information, the
"WMC Information"), or the omission or the alleged omission by the Originator to
state therein the material fact necessary in order to make the statements
therein not misleading and, with respect to any private placement memorandum,
computational material, marketing material or any information provided by the
Underwriter to a purchaser of the Certificates, any information of a comparable
nature, or (ii) the data files containing information with respect to the
Mortgage Loans as transmitted by modem to the Purchaser by the Originator or any
of its affiliates (as such transmitted information may have been amended in
writing by the Originator or any of its affiliates with the written consent of
the Purchaser subsequent to such transmission) or any data that was correctly
and accurately derived therefrom (it being understood that the Originator shall
have no liability hereunder resulting from the aggregation or manipulation by
the Seller or any Affiliate thereof of information in the Prospectus Supplement
derived from information in the Mortgage Loan Schedule that is otherwise
accurate information) or (b) any representation, warranty or covenant made by
the Originator or any affiliate of the Originator herein, other than the
representations and warranties found in Section 6(hhh), (iii), (jjj), (kkk),
(lll), (mmm) and (nnn), on which the Purchaser has relied, being, or alleged to
be, untrue or incorrect; provided, however, that to the extent that any such
losses, claims, expenses, damages or liabilities to which the Indemnified Party
may become subject arise out of or are based upon both (1) statements,
omissions, representations, warranties or covenants of the Originator described
in clause (a) or (b) above and (2) any other factual basis, the Originator shall
indemnify and hold harmless the Indemnified Party only to the extent that the
losses, claims, expenses, damages, or liabilities of the person or persons
asserting the claim are determined to rise from or be based upon matters set
forth in clause (1) above and do not result from the gross negligence or willful
misconduct of such Indemnified Party. This indemnity shall be in addition to any
liability that the Originator may otherwise have.
SECTION 13. MANDATORY DELIVERY; GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST.
The sale and delivery on the Closing Date of the Mortgage Loans described on the
Mortgage Loan Schedule in accordance with the terms and conditions of this
Agreement is mandatory. It is 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 in the event of the Seller's failure to
deliver the Mortgage Loans on or before the Closing Date. The Seller hereby
grants to the Purchaser a lien on and a continuing security interest in the
Seller's interest in each Mortgage Loan and each document and instrument
evidencing each such Mortgage Loan to secure the performance by the Seller of
its obligation hereunder, and the Seller agrees that it holds such Mortgage
Loans in custody for the Purchaser, subject to the Purchaser's (i) right, prior
to the Closing Date, to reject any Mortgage Loan to the extent permitted by this
Agreement, and (ii) obligation to deliver or cause to be delivered the
consideration for the Mortgage Loans pursuant to Section 8 hereof. Any Mortgage
Loans rejected by the Purchaser shall concurrently therewith be released from
the security interest created hereby. 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.
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Notwithstanding the foregoing, if on the Closing Date, each of
the conditions set forth in Section 8 hereof shall have been satisfied and the
Purchaser shall not have paid or caused to be paid the Mortgage Loan Purchase
Price, or any such condition shall not have been waived or satisfied and the
Purchaser determines not to pay or cause to be paid the Mortgage Loan Purchase
Price, the Purchaser shall immediately effect the re-delivery of the Mortgage
Loans, if delivery to the Purchaser has occurred, and the security interest
created by this Section 12 shall be deemed to have been released.
SECTION 14. NOTICES. All demands, notices and communications
hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if
personally delivered to or mailed by registered mail, postage prepaid, or
transmitted by fax and, receipt of which is confirmed by telephone, if to the
Purchaser, addressed to the Purchaser at 0000 Xxxxxx xx xxx Xxxxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx,
Xxx Xxxx 00000, facsimile number (000) 000-0000, Attention: Xxxxx XxXxxxxx, or
such other address as may hereafter be furnished to the Seller and the
Originator in writing by the Purchaser; if to the Seller, addressed to the
Seller at 0000 Xxxxxx xx xxx Xxxxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000, facsimile
number (000) 000-0000, Attention: Xxxxx XxXxxxxx, or to such other address as
the Seller may designate in writing to the Purchaser and the Originator; and if
to the Originator, addressed to WMC Mortgage Corp. at 0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx,
Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000, facsimile number (000) 000-0000, Attention:
Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, or such other address as may hereafter be furnished to the
Seller and the Purchaser in writing by the Originator.
SECTION 15. SEVERABILITY OF PROVISIONS. Any part, provision,
representation or warranty of this Agreement that is prohibited or that is held
to be void or unenforceable shall be ineffective to the extent of such
prohibition or unenforceability without invalidating the remaining provisions
hereof. Any part, provision, representation or warranty of this Agreement that
is prohibited or unenforceable or is held to be void 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, 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.
SECTION 16. AGREEMENT OF PARTIES. The Originator, the Seller
and the Purchaser each agree to execute and deliver such instruments and take
such actions as either of the others may, from time to time, reasonably request
in order to effectuate the purpose and to carry out the terms of this Agreement
and the Pooling and Servicing Agreement.
SECTION 17. SURVIVAL. (a) The Seller agrees that the
representations, warranties and agreements made by it herein and in any
certificate or other instrument delivered pursuant hereto shall be deemed to be
relied upon by the Purchaser, notwithstanding any investigation heretofore or
hereafter made by the Purchaser or on its behalf, and that the representations,
warranties and agreements made by the Seller herein or in any such certificate
or other instrument shall survive the delivery of and payment for the Mortgage
Loans and shall continue in full force and effect, notwithstanding any
restrictive or qualified endorsement on the Mortgage Notes and notwithstanding
subsequent termination of this Agreement, the Pooling and Servicing Agreement or
the Trust Fund. (b) the Originator agrees that the representations, warranties
and agreements made by it herein and
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in any certificate or other instrument delivered pursuant hereto shall be deemed
to be relied upon by the Seller and the Purchaser notwithstanding any
investigation heretofore or hereafter made by the Seller or the Purchaser or on
the behalf of either of them, and that the representations, warranties and
agreements made by the Originator herein or in any such certificate shall
continue in full force and effect, notwithstanding subsequent termination of
this Agreement, the Pooling and Servicing Agreement or the Trust Fund.
SECTION 18. GOVERNING LAW. THIS AGREEMENT AND THE RIGHTS,
DUTIES, OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PARTIES HERETO SHALL BE GOVERNED
BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS (OTHER THAN THE CHOICE OF LAW
PROVISIONS THEREIN) AND DECISIONS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. THE PARTIES HERETO
INTEND THAT THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 5-1401 OF THE NEW YORK GENERAL OBLIGATIONS
LAW SHALL APPLY TO THIS AGREEMENT.
SECTION 19. MISCELLANEOUS. This Agreement may be executed in
two or more counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be
an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same
instrument. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the
parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns. This Agreement
supersedes all prior agreements and understandings relating to the subject
matter hereof. Neither this Agreement nor any term hereof may be changed,
waived, discharged or terminated orally, but only by an instrument in writing
signed by the party against whom enforcement of the change, waiver, discharge or
termination is sought. The headings in this Agreement are for purposes of
reference only and shall not limit or otherwise affect the meaning hereof.
It is the express intent of the parties hereto that the
conveyance of the Mortgage Loans by the Seller to the Purchaser as provided in
Section 4 hereof be, and be construed as, a sale of the Mortgage Loans by the
Seller to the Purchaser and not as a pledge of the Mortgage Loans by the Seller
to the Purchaser to secure a debt or other obligation of the Seller. However, in
the event that, notwithstanding the aforementioned intent of the parties, the
Mortgage Loans are held to be property of the Seller, then (a) it is the express
intent of the parties that such conveyance be deemed a pledge of the Mortgage
Loans by the Seller to the Purchaser to secure a debt or other obligation of the
Seller and (b) (1) this Agreement shall also be deemed to be a security
agreement within the meaning of Articles 8 and 9 of the New York Uniform
Commercial Code; (2) the conveyance provided for in Section 4 hereof shall be
deemed to be a grant by the Seller to the Purchaser of a security interest in
all of the Seller's right, title and interest in and to the Mortgage Loans and
all amounts payable to the holders of the Mortgage Loans in accordance with the
terms thereof and all proceeds of the conversion, voluntary or involuntary, of
the foregoing into cash, instruments, securities or other property, including
without limitation all amounts, other than investment earnings, from time to
time held or invested in the Collection Account whether in the form of cash,
instruments, securities or other property; (3) the possession by the Purchaser
or its agent of Mortgage Notes, the related Mortgages and such other items of
property that constitute instruments, money, negotiable documents or chattel
paper shall be deemed to be "possession" by the secured party for purposes of
perfecting the security interest pursuant to the New York Uniform Commercial
Code; and (4) notifications to persons holding such property and
acknowledgments, receipts or confirmations from persons holding such property
shall be deemed notifications to, or acknowledgments, receipts or confirmations
from, financial intermediaries, bailees or agents (as applicable) of the
Purchaser for
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the purpose of perfecting such security interest under applicable law. Any
assignment of the interest of the Purchaser pursuant to Section 4(d) hereof
shall also be deemed to be an assignment of any security interest created
hereby. The Seller and the Purchaser 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 Mortgage Loans, 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 this Agreement and the Pooling and Servicing Agreement.
The NIMS Insurer, if any, shall be a third party beneficiary
hereof and may enforce the terms hereof as if a party hereto.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Originator, the Purchaser and the
Seller have caused their names to be signed by their respective officers
thereunto duly authorized as of the date first above written.
MORTGAGE ASSET SECURITIZATION
TRANSACTIONS, INC.
By:________________________________
Name:
Title:
By:________________________________
Name:
Title:
UBS REAL ESTATE SECURITIES INC.
By:________________________________
Name:
Title:
By:________________________________
Name:
Title:
WMC MORTGAGE CORP.
By:________________________________
Name:
Title:
EXHIBIT E
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REQUEST FOR RELEASE
OF DOCUMENTS
To: U.S. Bank National Association,
00 Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xx. Xxxx, Xxxxxxxxx 00000
Re: Pooling and Servicing Agreement, dated as of July 1, 2004,
among Mortgage Asset Securitization Transactions, Inc., HomEq
Servicing Corporation and U.S. Bank National Association,
Mortgage Pass- Through Certificates, Series 2004-WMC2
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In connection with the administration of the Mortgage Loans held by you
as Trustee pursuant to the above-captioned Pooling and Servicing Agreement, we
request the release, and hereby acknowledge receipt of the Trustee's Mortgage
File Or the Mortgage Loan described below, for the reason indicated.
In addition, all amounts have been received in connection with such
payment, repurchase or liquidation and have been credited to the related
Collection Account.
Mortgage Loan Number:
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Mortgagor Name. Address & Zip Code:
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Reason for Requesting Documents (check one):
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1. Mortgage Paid in Full ____
2. Foreclosure ____
3. Substitution ____
4. Other Liquidation (Repurchases, etc.) ____
5. Nonliquidation Reason:
______________________________________________
Address to which Trustee should deliver
the Trustee's Mortgage File:
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By:_______________________________________
(authorized signer)
Issuer:___________________________________
Address:__________________________________
Date:_____________________________________
Trustee
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U.S. Bank National Association
Please acknowledge the execution of the above request by your signature and date
below:
_____________________ ___________
Signature Date
Documents returned to Trustee:
_____________________ ___________
Trustee Date
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EXHIBIT F-1
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FORM OF TRANSFEROR REPRESENTATION LETTER
[Date]
U.S. Bank National Association,
00 Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xx. Xxxx, Xxxxxxxxx 00000
Re: MASTR Asset Backed Securities Trust, Series 2004-WMC2,
Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Class ___, representing a
___% Class ___ Percentage Interest
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Ladies and Gentlemen:
In connection with the transfer by ________________ (the
"Transferor") to ________________ (the "Transferee") of the captioned mortgage
pass-through certificates (the "Certificates"), the Transferor hereby certifies
as follows:
Neither the Transferor nor anyone acting on its behalf has (a)
offered, pledged, sold, disposed of or otherwise transferred any Certificate,
any interest in any Certificate or any other similar security to any person in
any manner, (b) has solicited any offer to buy or to accept a pledge,
disposition or other transfer of any Certificate, any interest in any
Certificate or any other similar security from any person in any manner, (c) has
otherwise approached or negotiated with respect to any Certificate, any interest
in any Certificate or any other similar security with any person in any manner,
(d) has made any general solicitation by means of general advertising or in any
other manner, (e) has taken any other action, that (in the case of each of
subclauses (a) through (e) above) would constitute a distribution of the
Certificates under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act"), or
would render the disposition of any Certificate a violation of Section 5 of the
1933 Act or any state securities law or would require registration or
qualification pursuant thereto. The Transferor will not act, nor has it
authorized or will it authorize any person to act, in any manner set forth in
the foregoing sentence with respect to any Certificate. The Transferor will not
sell or otherwise transfer any of the Certificates, except in compliance with
the provisions of that certain Pooling and Servicing Agreement, dated as of July
1, 2004, among Mortgage Asset Securitization Transactions, Inc. as Depositor,
HomEq Servicing Corporation as Servicer and U.S. Bank National Association as
Trustee (the "Pooling and Servicing Agreement"), pursuant to which Pooling and
Servicing Agreement the Certificates were issued.
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Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the
meanings assigned thereto in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement.
Very truly yours,
[Transferor]
By:___________________________
Name:
Title:
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FORM OF TRANSFEREE REPRESENTATION LETTER
[Date]
U.S. Bank National Association, 00 Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx Xx. Xxxx, Xxxxxxxxx 00000
Re: MASTR Asset Backed Securities Trust, Series 2004-WMC2,
Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Class ___, representing a
___% Class ___ Percentage Interest
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Ladies and Gentlemen:
In connection with the purchase from ______________________
(the "Transferor") on the date hereof of the captioned trust certificates (the
"Certificates"), _______________ (the "Transferee") hereby certifies as follows:
1. The Transferee is a "qualified institutional buyer" as that
term is defined in Rule 144A ("Rule 144A") under the Securities Act of 1933 (the
"1933 Act") and has completed either of the forms of certification to that
effect attached hereto as Annex 1 or Annex 2. The Transferee is aware that the
sale to it is being made in reliance on Rule 144A. The Transferee is acquiring
the Certificates for its own account or for the account of a qualified
institutional buyer, and understands that such Certificate 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 1933 Act.
2. The Transferee has been furnished with all information
regarding (a) the Certificates and distributions thereon, (b) the nature,
performance and servicing of the Mortgage Loans, (c) the Pooling and Servicing
Agreement referred to below, and (d) any credit enhancement mechanism associated
with the Certificates, that it has requested.
All capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein
have the respective meanings assigned thereto in the Pooling and Servicing
Agreement, dated as of July 1, 2004, among Mortgage Asset Securitization
Transactions, Inc. as Depositor, HomEq Servicing Corporation as Servicer and
U.S. Bank National Association as Trustee, pursuant to which the Certificates
were issued.
[TRANSFEREE]
By:__________________________
Name:
Title:
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ANNEX 1 TO EXHIBIT F-1
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QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER STATUS UNDER SEC RULE 144A
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[For Transferees Other Than Registered Investment Companies]
The undersigned hereby certifies as follows to [name of
Transferor] (the "Transferor") and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee,
with respect to the mortgage pass-through certificates (the "Certificates")
described in the Transferee Certificate to which this certification relates and
to which this certification is an Annex:
1. As indicated below, the undersigned is the President, Chief
Financial Officer, Senior Vice President or other executive officer of the
entity purchasing the Certificates (the "Transferee").
2. In connection with purchases by the Transferee, the
Transferee is a "qualified institutional buyer" as that term is defined in Rule
144A under the Securities Act of 1933 ("Rule 144A") because (i) the Transferee
owned and/or invested on a discretionary basis $______________________1 in
securities (except for the excluded securities referred to below) as of the end
of the Transferee's most recent fiscal year (such amount being calculated in
accordance with Rule 144A) and (ii) the Transferee satisfies the criteria in the
category marked below.
___ CORPORATION, ETC. The Transferee is a corporation (other than a
bank, savings and loan association or similar institution), Massachusetts or
similar business trust, partnership, or any organization described in Section
501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
___ BANK. The Transferee (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 Transferee (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
___ BROKER-DEALER. The Transferee is a dealer registered pursuant to
Section 15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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1 Transferee must own and/or invest on a discretionary basis at least
$100,000,000 in securities unless Transferee is a dealer, and, in that case,
Transferee must own and/or invest on a discretionary basis at least $10,000,000
in securities. $25,000,000 as demonstrated in its latest annual financial
statements, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO.
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___ INSURANCE COMPANY. The Transferee 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 Transferee 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 Transferee is an employee benefit plan within the
meaning of Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.
___ INVESTMENT ADVISOR. The Transferee is an investment advisor
registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
3. The term "SECURITIES" as used herein DOES NOT INCLUDE (i)
securities of issuers that are affiliated with the Transferee, (ii) securities
that are part of an unsold allotment to or subscription by the Transferee, if
the Transferee 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 Transferee, the
Transferee used the cost of such securities to the Transferee and did not
include any of the securities referred to in the preceding paragraph. Further,
in determining such aggregate amount, the Transferee may have included
securities owned by subsidiaries of the Transferee, but only if such
subsidiaries are consolidated with the Transferee in its financial statements
prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and if the
investments of such subsidiaries are managed under the Transferee's direction.
However, such securities were not included if the Transferee is a
majority-owned, consolidated subsidiary of another enterprise and the Transferee
is not itself a reporting company under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
5. The Transferee acknowledges that it is familiar with Rule
144A and understands that the Transferor 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 Transferee may be in reliance on Rule 144A.
___ ___ Will the Transferee be purchasing the Certificates
Yes No only for the Transferee's own account?
6. If the answer to the foregoing question is "no", the
Transferee agrees that, in connection with any purchase of securities sold to
the Transferee for the account of a third party (including any separate account)
in reliance on Rule 144A, the Transferee will only purchase for the account of a
third party that at the time is a "qualified institutional buyer" within the
meaning of Rule 144A. In addition, the Transferee agrees that the Transferee
will not purchase securities for a third
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party unless the Transferee has obtained a current representation letter from
such third party or taken other appropriate steps contemplated by Rule 144A to
conclude that such third party independently meets the definition of "qualified
institutional buyer" set forth in Rule 144A.
7. The Transferee 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 Transferee's purchase of the
Certificates will constitute a reaffirmation of this certification as of the
date of such purchase. In addition, if the Transferee is a bank or savings and
loan as provided above, the Transferee agrees that it will furnish to such
parties updated annual financial statements promptly after they become
available.
Dated: ___________
____________________________________
Print Name of Transferee
By:_________________________________
Name:
Title:
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ANNEX 2 TO EXHIBIT F-1
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QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER STATUS UNDER SEC RULE 144A
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[For Transferees That Are Registered Investment Companies]
The undersigned hereby certifies as follows to [name of
Transferor] (the "Transferor") and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee,
with respect to the mortgage pass- through certificates (the "Certificates")
described in the Transferee Certificate to which this certification relates and
to which this certification is an Annex:
1. As indicated below, the undersigned is the President, Chief
Financial Officer or Senior Vice President of the entity purchasing the
Certificates (the "Transferee") or, if the Transferee is a "qualified
institutional buyer" as that term is defined in Rule 144A under the Securities
Act of 1933 ("Rule 144A") because the Transferee is part of a Family of
Investment Companies (as defined below), is such an officer of the investment
adviser (the "Adviser").
2. In connection with purchases by the Transferee, the
Transferee is a "qualified institutional buyer" as defined in Rule 144A because
(i) the Transferee is an investment company registered under the Investment
Company Act of 1940, and (ii) as marked below, the Transferee alone, or the
Transferee'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 Transferee's most recent fiscal year. For purposes of determining the
amount of securities owned by the Transferee or the Transferee's Family of
Investment Companies, the cost of such securities was used.
____ The Transferee owned $___________________ in securities (other
than the excluded securities referred to below) as of the end
of the Transferee's most recent fiscal year (such amount being
calculated in accordance with Rule 144A).
____ The Transferee 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 Transferee'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 Transferee or are part of the
Transferee'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.
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5. The Transferee is familiar with Rule 144A and understands
that the parties to which this certification is being made are relying and will
continue to rely on the statements made herein because one or more sales to the
Transferee will be in reliance on Rule 144A. In addition, the Transferee will
only purchase for the Transferee's own account.
6. The undersigned will notify the parties to which this
certification is made of any changes in the information and conclusions herein.
Until such notice, the Transferee's purchase of the Certificates will constitute
a reaffirmation of this certification by the undersigned as of the date of such
purchase.
Dated: __________
___________________________________
Print Name of Transferee or Advisor
By:________________________________
Name:
Title:
IF AN ADVISER:
___________________________________
Print Name of Transferee
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FORM OF TRANSFEREE REPRESENTATION LETTER
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The undersigned hereby certifies on behalf of the purchaser
named below (the "Purchaser") as follows:
1. I am an executive officer of the Purchaser.
2. The Purchaser is a "qualified institutional buyer", as
defined in Rule 144A, ("Rule 144A") under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended.
3. As of the date specified below (which is not earlier than
the last day of the Purchaser's most recent fiscal year), the amount of
"securities", computed for purposes of Rule 144A, owned and invested on a
discretionary basis by the Purchaser was in excess of $100,000,000.
Name of Purchaser
_______________________________
By:____________________________
Name:
Title:
Date of this certificate: ______________
Date of information provided in paragraph 3: ______________
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EXHIBIT F-2
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FORM OF TRANSFER AFFIDAVIT AND AGREEMENT
STATE OF NEW YORK )
COUNTY OF NEW YORK )
__________________________, being duly sworn, deposes,
represents and warrants as follows:
1. I am a ______________________ of
____________________________ (the "Owner") a corporation duly organized and
existing under the laws of ______________, the record owner of MASTR Asset
Backed Securities Trust, Series 2004-WMC2, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates,
Class [R][R-X] Certificates, (the "Residual Certificates"), on behalf of whom I
make this affidavit and agreement. Capitalized terms used but not defined herein
have the respective meanings assigned thereto in the Pooling and Servicing
Agreement pursuant to which the Residual Certificates were issued.
2. The Owner (i) is and will be a "Permitted Transferee" as of
____________, 20__ and (ii) is acquiring the Residual Certificates for its own
account or for the account of another Owner from which it has received an
affidavit in substantially the same form as this affidavit. A "Permitted
Transferee" is any person other than a "disqualified organization" or a
possession of the United States. For this purpose, a "disqualified organization"
means the United States, any state or political subdivision thereof, any agency
or instrumentality of any of the foregoing (other than an instrumentality all of
the activities of which are subject to tax and, except for the Federal Home Loan
Mortgage Corporation, a majority of whose board of directors is not selected by
any such governmental entity) or any foreign government, international
organization or any agency or instrumentality of such foreign government or
organization, any rural electric or telephone cooperative, or any organization
(other than certain farmers' cooperatives) that is generally exempt from federal
income tax unless such organization is subject to the tax on unrelated business
taxable income.
3. The Owner is aware (i) of the tax that would be imposed on
transfers of the Residual Certificates to disqualified organizations under the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that applies to all transfers of the Residual
Certificates after March 31, 1988; (ii) that such tax would be on the transferor
or, if such transfer is through an agent (which person includes a broker,
nominee or middleman) for a non-Permitted Transferee, on the agent; (iii) that
the person otherwise liable for the tax shall be relieved of liability for the
tax if the transferee furnishes to such person an affidavit that the transferee
is a Permitted Transferee and, at the time of transfer, such person does not
have actual knowledge that the affidavit is false; and (iv) that each of the
Residual Certificates may be a "noneconomic residual interest" within the
meaning of proposed Treasury regulations promulgated under 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 is to impede the assessment or collection of tax.
F-2-1
4. The Owner is aware of the tax imposed on a "pass-through
entity" holding the Residual Certificates if, at any time during the taxable
year of the pass-through entity, a non-Permitted Transferee is the record holder
of an interest in such entity. (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.)
5. The Owner is aware that the Trustee will not register the
transfer of any Residual Certificate unless the transferee, or the transferee's
agent, delivers to the Trustee, among other things, an affidavit in
substantially the same form as this affidavit. The Owner expressly agrees that
it will not consummate any such transfer if it knows or believes that any of the
representations contained in such affidavit and agreement are false.
6. The Owner consents to any additional restrictions or
arrangements that shall be deemed necessary upon advice of counsel to constitute
a reasonable arrangement to ensure that the Residual Certificates will only be
owned, directly or indirectly, by an Owner that is a Permitted Transferee.
7. The Owner's taxpayer identification number is
_________________.
8. The Owner has reviewed the restrictions set forth on the
face of the Residual Certificates and the provisions of Section 5.02(d) of the
Pooling and Servicing Agreement under which the Residual Certificates were
issued (in particular, clauses (iii)(A) and (iii)(B) of Section 5.02(d) which
authorize the Trustee to deliver payments to a person other than the Owner and
negotiate a mandatory sale by the Trustee in the event that the Owner holds such
Certificate in violation of Section 5.02(d)); and that the Owner expressly
agrees to be bound by and to comply with such restrictions and provisions.
9. The Owner is not acquiring and will not transfer the
Residual Certificates in order to impede the assessment or collection of any
tax.
10. The Owner anticipates that it will, so long as it holds
the Residual Certificates, have sufficient assets to pay any taxes owed by the
holder of such Residual Certificates, and hereby represents to and for the
benefit of the person from whom it acquired the Residual Certificates that the
Owner intends to pay taxes associated with holding such Residual Certificates as
they become due, fully understanding that it may incur tax liabilities in excess
of any cash flows generated by the Residual Certificates.
11. The Owner has no present knowledge that it may become
insolvent or subject to a bankruptcy proceeding for so long as it holds the
Residual Certificates.
12. The Owner has no present knowledge or expectation that it
will be unable to pay any United States taxes owed by it so long as any of the
Certificates remain outstanding.
13. The Owner is not acquiring the Residual Certificates with
the intent to transfer the Residual Certificates to any person or entity that
will not have sufficient assets to pay any taxes owed by the holder of such
Residual Certificates, or that may become insolvent or subject to a
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bankruptcy proceeding, for so long as the Residual Certificates remain
outstanding.
14. The Owner will, in connection with any transfer that it
makes of the Residual Certificates, obtain from its transferee the
representations required by Section 5.02(d) of the Pooling and Servicing
Agreement under which the Residual Certificate were issued and will not
consummate any such transfer if it knows, or knows facts that should lead it to
believe, that any such representations are false.
15. The Owner will, in connection with any transfer that it
makes of the Residual Certificates, deliver to the Trustee an affidavit, which
represents and warrants that it is not transferring the Residual Certificates to
impede the assessment or collection of any tax and that it has no actual
knowledge that the proposed transferee: (i) has insufficient assets to pay any
taxes owed by such transferee as holder of the Residual Certificates; (ii) may
become insolvent or subject to a bankruptcy proceeding for so long as the
Residual Certificates remains outstanding; and (iii) is not a "Permitted
Transferee".
16. The Owner is a citizen or resident of the United States, a
corporation, partnership or other entity created or organized in, or under the
laws of, the United States or any political subdivision thereof, or an estate or
trust whose income from sources without the United States may be included in
gross income for United States federal income tax purposes regardless of its
connection with the conduct of a trade or business within the United States.
17. The Owner of the Residual Certificate, hereby agrees that
in the event that the Trust Fund created by the Pooling and Servicing Agreement
is terminated pursuant to Section 9.01 thereof, the undersigned shall assign and
transfer to the Holders of the Class CE Certificates (with respect to a
termination of REMIC I) any amounts in excess of par received in connection with
such termination. Accordingly, in the event of such termination, the Trustee is
hereby authorized to withhold any such amounts in excess of par and to pay such
amounts directly to the Holders of the Class CE Certificates. This agreement
shall bind and be enforceable against any successor, transferee or assignee of
the undersigned in the Residual Certificate. In connection with any transfer of
the Residual Certificate, the Owner shall obtain an agreement substantially
similar to this clause from any subsequent owner.
F-2-3
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Owner has caused this instrument to be
executed on its behalf, pursuant to the authority of its Board of Directors, by
its [Vice] President, attested by its [Assistant] Secretary, this ____ day of
__________, 20__.
[OWNER]
By:__________________________
Name:
Title: [Vice] President
ATTEST:
By:______________________________
Name:
Title: [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 a [Vice] President of the Owner, and acknowledged to me that [he/she]
executed the same as [his/her] free act and deed and the free act and deed of
the Owner.
Subscribed and sworn before me this ____ day of __________,
20___.
____________________________
Notary Public
County of __________________
State of ___________________
My Commission expires:
F-2-4
FORM OF TRANSFEROR AFFIDAVIT
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STATE OF NEW YORK )
COUNTY OF NEW YORK )
__________________________, being duly sworn, deposes,
represents and warrants as follows:
1. I am a ____________________ of ____________________________
(the "Owner"), a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of
______________, on behalf of whom I make this affidavit.
2. The Owner is not transferring the Residual Certificates
(the "Residual Certificates") to impede the assessment or collection of any tax.
3. The Owner has no actual knowledge that the Person that is
the proposed transferee (the "Purchaser") of the Residual Certificates: (i) has
insufficient assets to pay any taxes owed by such proposed transferee as holder
of the Residual Certificates; (ii) may become insolvent or subject to a
bankruptcy proceeding for so long as the Residual Certificates remain
outstanding; and (iii) is not a Permitted Transferee.
4. The Owner understands that the Purchaser has delivered to
the Trustee a transfer affidavit and agreement in the form attached to the
Pooling and Servicing Agreement as Exhibit F-2. The Owner does not know or
believe that any representation contained therein is false.
5. At the time of transfer, the Owner has conducted a
reasonable investigation of the financial condition of the Purchaser as
contemplated by Treasury Regulations Section 1.860E-1(c)(4)(i) and, as a result
of that investigation, the Owner has determined that the Purchaser has
historically paid its debts as they became due and has found no significant
evidence to indicate that the Purchaser will not continue to pay its debts as
they become due in the future. The Owner understands that the transfer of a
Residual Certificate may not be respected for United States income tax purposes
(and the Owner may continue to be liable for United States income taxes
associated therewith) unless the Owner has conducted such an investigation.
6. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have
the meanings ascribed to them in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement.
F-2-5
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Owner has caused this instrument to be
executed on its behalf, pursuant to the authority of its Board of Directors, by
its [Vice] President, attested by its [Assistant] Secretary, this ____ day of
___________, 20__.
[OWNER]
By:________________________________
Name:
Title: [Vice] President
ATTEST:
By:______________________________
Name:
Title: [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 a [Vice] President of the Owner, and acknowledged to me that [he/she]
executed the same as [his/her] free act and deed and the free act and deed of
the Owner.
Subscribed and sworn before me this ____ day of __________,
20___.
____________________________
Notary Public
County of __________________
State of ___________________
My Commission expires:
F-2-6
EXHIBIT G
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FORM OF CERTIFICATION WITH RESPECT TO ERISA AND THE CODE
_____________, 2004
Mortgage Asset Securitization Transactions, Inc.
0000 Xxxxxx xx xxx Xxxxxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000
HomEq Servicing Corporation
0000 Xxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000
U.S. Bank National Association
00 Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xx. Xxxx, Xxxxxxxxx 00000
Re: MASTR Asset Backed Securities Trust, Series 2004-WMC2,
Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Class ___
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Dear Sirs:
_______________________ (the "Transferee") intends to acquire
from _____________________ (the "Transferor") $____________ Initial Certificate
Principal Balance of MASTR Asset Backed Securities Trust, Series 2004-WMC2,
Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Class [CE] [P] [R](the "Certificates"),
issued pursuant to a Pooling and Servicing Agreement (the "Pooling and Servicing
Agreement") dated as of July 1, 2004, among Mortgage Asset Securitization
Transactions, Inc. as depositor (the "Depositor"), HomEq Servicing Corporation
as Servicer (the "Servicer") and U.S. Bank National Association as trustee (the
"Trustee"). Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have
the meanings assigned thereto in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement. The
Transferee hereby certifies, represents and warrants to, and covenants with the
Depositor, the Trustee and the Servicer that:
The Certificates (i) are not being acquired by, and will not be
transferred to, any employee benefit plan within the meaning of section 3(3) of
the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended ("ERISA"), or
other retirement arrangement, including individual retirement accounts and
annuities, Xxxxx plans and bank collective investment funds and insurance
company general or separate accounts in which such plans, accounts or
arrangements are invested, that is subject to Section 406 of ERISA or Section
4975 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the "Code") (any of the foregoing, a
"Plan"), (ii) are not being acquired with "plan assets" of a Plan within the
meaning of the Department of Labor ("DOL") regulation, 29 C.F.R.ss.2510.3-101,
and (iii) will not be transferred to any entity that is deemed to be investing
in plan assets within the meaning of the DOL regulation at 29 X.X.X.xx.
2510.3-101.
G-1
Very truly yours,
_______________________________
By:__________________________
Name:
Title:
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EXHIBIT H
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FORM OF REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 4.06
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-K
Annual Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Fee Required)
For fiscal year ended ________________
Commission file number: 333-_______
MORTGAGE ASSET SECURITIZATION TRANSACTIONS, INC.
(as depositor under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement,
dated as of July1, 2004, providing for the issuance of
Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-WMC2)
Mortgage Asset Securitization Transactions, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware [__]
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation) Identification Number)
1285 Avenue of the Americas
Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000 10019
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: [___]
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H-1
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
None
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
None
Indicate whether the Registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed
by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the
preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required
to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for
the past 90 days.
X YES No
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Item 1. Business:
Not applicable
Item 2. Properties:
Not applicable
Item 3. Legal Proceedings:
None
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security-Holders
None
Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters
To the best knowledge of the registrant there is no established public trading
market for the certificates.
There are approximately _____ holders of record as of the end of the reporting
year.
Item 6. Selected Financial Data.
Not applicable.
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations
Not applicable
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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
Not applicable.
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and
Financial Disclosure
None
Item 10.
Not applicable
Item 11. Executive Compensation
Not applicable
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
Not applicable
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
Not applicable
Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K
a) The company filed on Form 8-K, separately for each
distribution date, the distribution of funds related to the
trust for each of the following distribution dates:
Distribution Date Form 8-K Filing Date
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_________________ ________________
_________________ ________________
_________________ ________________
b) 99.1 Annual Report of Independent Public Accountants' as
to servicing activities,
(a) HomEq Servicing Corporation, as Servicer
99.2 Annual Statement of Compliance with obligations under
the Pooling and Servicing Agreement or servicing
agreement, as applicable, of:
(a) HomEq Servicing Corporation, as Servicer
Such document (i) is not filed herewith since such document was not received by
the Reporting Person at least three business days prior to the due date of this
report; and (ii) will be included in an
H-3
amendment to this report on Form 10-K/A to be filed within 30 days of the
Reporting Person's receipt of such document.
H-4
Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to
be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Date: ___________
Mortgage Asset Securitization Transactions,
Inc., by U.S. Bank National Association, as
Trustee for MASTR Asset Backed Securities
Trust, Series 2004-WMC2, Mortgage Pass-
Through Certificates.
By:_________________________________________
Name:
Title:
Company:
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EXHIBIT I
FORM OF LOST NOTE AFFIDAVIT
Loan #: ____________
Borrower: _____________
LOST NOTE AFFIDAVIT
I, as ____________________ of ______________________, a
_______________ corporation am authorized to make this Affidavit on behalf of
_____________________ (the "Seller"). In connection with the administration of
the Mortgage Loans held by ____________________, a _________________ corporation
as Seller on behalf of Mortgage Asset Securitization Transactions, Inc. (the
"Purchaser"), _____________________ (the "Deponent"), being duly sworn, deposes
and says that:
1. The Seller's address is: _____________________
_____________________
_____________________
2. The Seller previously delivered to the Purchaser a signed
Initial Certification with respect to such Mortgage and/or
Assignment of Mortgage;
3. Such Mortgage Note and/or Assignment of Mortgage was assigned
or sold to the Purchaser by ________________________, a
____________ corporation pursuant to the terms and provisions
of a Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement dated as of
__________ __, _____;
4. Such Mortgage Note and/or Assignment of Mortgage is not
outstanding pursuant to a request for release of Documents;
5. Aforesaid Mortgage Note and/or Assignment of Mortgage (the
"Original") has been lost;
6. Deponent has made or caused to be made a diligent search for
the Original and has been unable to find or recover same;
7. The Seller was the Seller of the Original at the time of the
loss; and
8. Deponent agrees that, if said Original should ever come into
Seller's possession, custody or power, Seller will immediately
and without consideration surrender the Original to the
Purchaser.
9. Attached hereto is a true and correct copy of (i) the Note,
endorsed in blank by the Mortgagee and (ii) the Mortgage or
Deed of Trust (strike one) which secures the Note, which
Mortgage or Deed of Trust is recorded in the county
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where the property is located.
10. Deponent hereby agrees that the Seller (a) shall indemnify and
hold harmless the Purchaser, its successors and assigns,
against any loss, liability or damage, including reasonable
attorney's fees, resulting from the unavailability of any
Notes, including but not limited to any loss, liability or
damage arising from (i) any false statement contained in this
Affidavit, (ii) any claim of any party that has already
purchased a mortgage loan evidenced by the Lost Note or any
interest in such mortgage loan, (iii) any claim of any
borrower with respect to the existence of terms of a mortgage
loan evidenced by the Lost Note on the related property to the
fact that the mortgage loan is not evidenced by an original
note and (iv) the issuance of a new instrument in lieu thereof
(items (i) through (iv) above hereinafter referred to as the
"Losses") and (b) if required by any Rating Agency in
connection with placing such Lost Note into a Pass-Through
Transfer, shall obtain a surety from an insurer acceptable to
the applicable Rating Agency to cover any Losses with respect
to such Lost Note.
11. This Affidavit is intended to be relied upon by the Purchaser,
its successors and assigns. _____________________, a
______________ corporation represents and warrants that is has
the authority to perform its obligations under this Affidavit
of Lost Note.
Executed this ____ day, of ___________ ______.
SELLER
By:__________________________
Name:
Title:
On this _____ day of ________, _____, before me appeared
_________________ to me personally known, who being duly sworn did say that he
is the _____________________ of ____________________ a ______________
corporation and that said Affidavit of Lost Note was signed and sealed on behalf
of such corporation and said acknowledged this instrument to be the free act and
deed of said corporation.
Signature:
[Seal]
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EXHIBIT J-1
FORM CERTIFICATION TO BE PROVIDED BY THE TRUSTEE
WITH FORM 10-K
Certification
I, [identify the certifying individual], certify that:
1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K, and all
reports on Form 8-K containing distribution or servicing reports filed in
respect of periods included in the year covered by this annual report, of
[identify issuer (i.e., the name of the specific deal to which this
certification relates rather than just the name of the Depositor)];
2. Based on my knowledge, the information in these 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, or similar, agreement, for inclusion in these reports is
included in these reports;
4. Based on my knowledge and upon the annual compliance
statement included in the 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 has fulfilled its obligations under the
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, or similar,
agreement, that is included in these reports.
In giving the certifications above, I have reasonably relied
on information provided to me by the following unaffiliated parties: HomEq
Servicing Corporation.
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U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
By:____________________________________
Name:
Title:
Date:
J-2
EXHIBIT J-2
FORM OF CERTIFICATION TO BE PROVIDED TO TRUSTEE BY THE SERVICER
U.S. Bank National Association,
00 Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xx. Xxxx, Xxxxxxxxx 00000
Re: MASTR Asset Backed Securities Trust 2004-WMC2
HomEq Servicing Corporation, as Servicer hereby certifies to the
Trustee that:
1. Based on my knowledge, the information in the Annual Statement of
Compliance, the Annual Independent Public Accountant's Servicing Report and all
servicing reports, officer's certificates and other information relating to the
servicing of the Mortgage Loans submitted to the Trustee 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 date of this
certification;
2. Based on my knowledge, the servicing information required to be
provided to the Trustee by the Servicer under the Pooling and Servicing
Agreement has been provided to the Trustee;
3. I am responsible for reviewing the activities performed by the
Servicer under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement and based upon the review
required by such Pooling and Servicing Agreement, and except as disclosed in the
Annual Statement of Compliance and the Annual Independent Public Accountant's
Servicing Report submitted to the Trustee, the Servicer has, as of the date of
this certification fulfilled its obligations under such Pooling and Servicing
Agreement; and
4. The servicer has disclosed to the Trustee all significant
deficiencies relating to the Servicer's compliance with the minimum servicing
standards in accordance with a review conducted in compliance with the Uniform
Single Attestation Program for Mortgage Bankers or similar standard as set forth
in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement.
Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings
ascribed to them in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement, dated as of July 1,
2004, among Mortgage Asset Securitization Transactions, Inc. as depositor, HomEq
Servicing Corporation, as servicer and U.S. Bank National Association, as
trustee
HomEq Servicing Corporation, as Servicer
By:_________________________________
Name:
Title:
Date:
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EXHIBIT K
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Annual Statement of Compliance pursuant to Section 3.20
MASTR Asset Backed Securities Trust 2004-WMC2
Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2004-WMC2
I, _____________________, hereby certify that I am a duly
appointed __________________________ of HomEq Servicing Corporation (the
"Servicer"), and further certify as follows:
1. This certification is being made pursuant to Section 3.20
of the Pooling and Servicing Agreement, dated as of July 1, 2004 (the
"Agreement"), among Mortgage Asset Securitization Transactions, Inc., as
depositor, HomEq Servicing Corporation, as servicer, and U.S. Bank National
Association, as trustee.
2. I have reviewed the activities of the Servicer during the
preceding year and the Servicer's performance under the Agreement and to the
best of my knowledge, based on such review, the Servicer has fulfilled all of
its obligations under the Agreement throughout the year.
Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein have the
meanings set forth in the Agreement.
Dated: _____________, 2004
K-2
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this
Certificate as of _____________.
By: _____________________________
Name:
Title:
I, _________________________, a (an) __________________ of the
Servicer, hereby certify that _________________ is a duly elected, qualified,
and acting _______________________ of the Servicer and that the signature
appearing above is his/her genuine signature.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this
Certificate as of ______________.
By: ______________________________
Name:
Title:
K-3
EXHIBIT L
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FORMS OF CAP CONTRACTS
Available Upon Request
K-4
SCHEDULE 1
MORTGAGE LOAN SCHEDULE
[FILED BY PAPER]
K-5
SCHEDULE 2
PREPAYMENT CHARGE SCHEDULE
Available Upon Request
Schedule 2-1
