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POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT

Pooling and Servicing Agreement

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Title: POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT
Governing Law: New York     Date: 11/22/2006

POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT, Parties: financial asset securities corp , wells fargo bank  n.a , deutsche bank national trust company
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FINANCIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORP.,

Depositor

 

 

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.,

Servicer

 

 

DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY,

Trustee

 

 

 

POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT

 

Dated as of October 1, 2006

 

 

___________________________

Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-WF1

 

Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-WF1

 


 


 

 

 

 

 


 

 

Table of Contents

 

 

ARTICLE I

DEFINITIONS

SECTION 1.01

Defined Terms.

SECTION 1.02

Accounting.

SECTION 1.03

Allocation of Certain Interest Shortfalls.

 

 

ARTICLE II

CONVEYANCE OF MORTGAGE LOANS; ORIGINAL ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES

SECTION 2.01

Conveyance of Mortgage Loans.

SECTION 2.02

Acceptance by Trustee.

SECTION 2.03

Repurchase or Substitution of Mortgage Loans by the Originator or the Seller.

SECTION 2.04

[Reserved].

SECTION 2.05

Representations, Warranties and Covenants of the Servicer.

SECTION 2.06

Representations and Warranties of the Depositor.

SECTION 2.07

Issuance of Certificates.

SECTION 2.08

[Reserved].

SECTION 2.09

Conveyance of REMIC Regular Interests and Acceptance of REMIC 1, REMIC 2, REMIC 3, REMIC 4, REMIC 5 and REMIC 6 by the Trustee; Issuance of Certificates.

 

 

ARTICLE III

ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICING OF THE MORTGAGE LOANS

SECTION 3.01

Servicer to Act as Servicer.

SECTION 3.02

Sub-Servicing Agreements Between Servicer and Sub-Servicers; Subcontractors.

SECTION 3.03

Successor Sub-Servicers.

SECTION 3.04

Liability of the Servicer.

SECTION 3.05

No Contractual Relationship Between Sub-Servicers and the Trustee or Certificateholders.

SECTION 3.06

Assumption or Termination of Sub-Servicing Agreements.

SECTION 3.07

Collection of Certain Mortgage Loan Payments.

SECTION 3.08

Sub-Servicing Accounts.

SECTION 3.09

Collection of Taxes, Assessments and Similar Items; Servicing Accounts.

SECTION 3.10

Collection Account and Distribution Account.

SECTION 3.11

Withdrawals from the Collection Account.

SECTION 3.12

Investment of Funds in the Collection Account.

SECTION 3.13

[Reserved].

SECTION 3.14

Maintenance of Hazard Insurance and Errors and Omissions and Fidelity Coverage.

SECTION 3.15

Enforcement of Due-On-Sale Clauses; Assumption Agreements.

SECTION 3.16

Realization Upon Defaulted Mortgage Loans.

SECTION 3.17

Trustee to Cooperate; Release of Mortgage Files.

SECTION 3.18

Servicing Compensation.

SECTION 3.19

Reports; Collection Account Statements.

SECTION 3.20

Statement as to Compliance.

SECTION 3.21

Assessments of Compliance and Attestation Reports.

SECTION 3.22

[Reserved].

SECTION 3.23

Access to Certain Documentation.

SECTION 3.24

Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property.

SECTION 3.25

Obligations of the Servicer in Respect of Prepayment Interest Shortfalls.

SECTION 3.26

Obligations of the Servicer in Respect of Monthly Payments.

SECTION 3.27

Net WAC Rate Carryover Reserve Account.

SECTION 3.28

Advance Facility

SECTION 3.29

PMI Policies; Claims Under the PMI Policies.

SECTION 3.30

Solicitations.

 

 

ARTICLE IV

FLOW OF FUNDS

SECTION 4.01

Distributions.

SECTION 4.02

[Reserved].

SECTION 4.03

Statements.

SECTION 4.04

Remittance Reports; Advances.

SECTION 4.05

Commission Reporting.

SECTION 4.06

[Reserved].

SECTION 4.07

[Reserved].

SECTION 4.08

Distributions on the REMIC Regular Interests.

SECTION 4.09

Allocation of Realized Losses.

SECTION 4.10

Swap Account.

SECTION 4.11

Tax Treatment of Swap Payments and Swap Termination Payments.

 

 

ARTICLE V

THE CERTIFICATES

SECTION 5.01

The Certificates.

SECTION 5.02

Registration of Transfer and Exchange of Certificates.

SECTION 5.03

Mutilated, Destroyed, Lost or Stolen Certificates.

SECTION 5.04

Persons Deemed Owners.

SECTION 5.05

Appointment of Paying Agent.

 

 

ARTICLE VI

THE SERVICER aND THE DEPOSITOR

SECTION 6.01

Liability of the Servicer and the Depositor.

SECTION 6.02

Merger or Consolidation of, or Assumption of the Obligations of the Servicer or the Depositor.

SECTION 6.03

Limitation on Liability of the Servicer and Others.

SECTION 6.04

Limitation on Resignation of the Servicer; Assignment of Servicing.

SECTION 6.05

Successor Servicer.

SECTION 6.06

Delegation of Duties.

SECTION 6.07

[Reserved].

SECTION 6.08

Inspection.

SECTION 6.09

Duties of the Credit Risk Manager.

SECTION 6.10

Limitation Upon Liability of the Credit Risk Manager.

SECTION 6.11

Removal of the Credit Risk Manager.

 

 

ARTICLE VII

DEFAULT

SECTION 7.01

Servicer Events of Termination.

SECTION 7.02

Trustee to Act; Appointment of Successor Servicer.

SECTION 7.03

[Reserved].

SECTION 7.04

Waiver of Defaults.

SECTION 7.05

Notification to Certificateholders.

SECTION 7.06

Survivability of Servicer Liabilities.

 

 

ARTICLE VIII

THE TRUSTEE

SECTION 8.01

Duties of Trustee.

SECTION 8.02

Certain Matters Affecting the Trustee.

SECTION 8.03

Trustee Not Liable for Certificates or Mortgage Loans.

SECTION 8.04

Trustee May Own Certificates.

SECTION 8.05

Trustee Compensation and Expenses.

SECTION 8.06

Eligibility Requirements for Trustee.

SECTION 8.07

Resignation or Removal of Trustee.

SECTION 8.08

Successor Trustee.

SECTION 8.09

Merger or Consolidation of Trustee.

SECTION 8.10

Appointment of Co-Trustee or Separate Trustee.

SECTION 8.11

Limitation of Liability.

SECTION 8.12

Trustee May Enforce Claims Without Possession of Certificates.

SECTION 8.13

Suits for Enforcement.

SECTION 8.14

Waiver of Bond Requirement.

SECTION 8.15

Waiver of Inventory, Accounting and Appraisal Requirement.

 

 

ARTICLE IX

REMIC ADMINISTRATION

SECTION 9.01

REMIC Administration.

SECTION 9.02

Prohibited Transactions and Activities.

SECTION 9.03

Indemnification with Respect to Certain Taxes and Loss of REMIC Status.

 

 

ARTICLE X

TERMINATION

SECTION 10.01

Termination.

SECTION 10.02

Additional Termination Requirements.

 

 

ARTICLE XI

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

SECTION 11.01

Amendment.

SECTION 11.02

Recordation of Agreement; Counterparts.

SECTION 11.03

Limitation on Rights of Certificateholders.

SECTION 11.04

Governing Law; Jurisdiction.

SECTION 11.05

Notices.

SECTION 11.06

Severability of Provisions.

SECTION 11.07

Article and Section References.

SECTION 11.08

Notice to the Rating Agencies.

SECTION 11.09

Further Assurances.

SECTION 11.10

Benefits of Agreement.

SECTION 11.11

Acts of Certificateholders.

SECTION 11.12

Intention of the Parties and Interpretation.

 


 

 

Exhibits:

 

Exhibit A-1

Form of Class A-1A Certificates

Exhibit A-2

Form of Class A-1F Certificates

Exhibit A-3

Form of Class A-2 Certificates

Exhibit A-4

Form of Class A-3 Certificates

Exhibit A-5

Form of Class A-4 Certificates

Exhibit A-6

Form of Class M-1 Certificates

Exhibit A-7

Form of Class M-2 Certificates

Exhibit A-8

Form of Class M-3 Certificates

Exhibit A-9

Form of Class M-4 Certificates

Exhibit A-10

Form of Class M-5 Certificates

Exhibit A-11

Form of Class M-6 Certificates

Exhibit A-12

Form of Class M-7 Certificates

Exhibit A-13

Form of Class M-8 Certificates

Exhibit A-14

Form of Class M-9 Certificates

Exhibit A-15

Form of Class M-10 Certificates

Exhibit A-16

Form of Class C Certificates

Exhibit A-17

Form of Class P Certificates

Exhibit A-18

Form of Class R Certificates

Exhibit A-19

Form of Class R-X Certificates

Exhibit B

[Reserved]

Exhibit C

Form of Assignment Agreement

Exhibit D

Mortgage Loan Schedule

Exhibit E

Request for Release

Exhibit F-1

Form of Trustee’s Initial Certification

Exhibit F-2

Form of Trustee’s Final Certification

Exhibit F-3

Form of Receipt of Mortgage Note

Exhibit G

[Reserved]

Exhibit H

Form of Lost Note Affidavit

Exhibit I

Form of Limited Power of Attorney

Exhibit J

Form of Investment Letter

Exhibit K

Form of Transfer Affidavit for Residual Certificates

Exhibit L

Form of Transferor Certificate

Exhibit M

Form of ERISA Representation Letter

Exhibit N-1

Form of Certification to be Provided by the Depositor with Form 10-K

Exhibit N-2

Form of Certification to be Provided to the Depositor by the Trustee

Exhibit N-3

Form of Certification to be Provided to the Depositor by the Servicer

Exhibit O

[Reserved]

Exhibit P

[Reserved]

Exhibit Q

Form of Interest Rate Swap Agreement

Exhibit R-1

Form of Watchlist Report

Exhibit R-2

Form of Loss Severity Report

Exhibit R-3

Form of Mortgage Insurance Claims Report

Exhibit R-4

Form of Prepayment Premiums Report

Exhibit R-5

Form of Analytics Report

Exhibit S

Servicing Criteria

Exhibit T

Form 10-D, Form 8-K and Form 10-K Reporting Responsibility

Exhibit U

Form of Certification to be Provided by the Credit Risk Manager

Exhibit V

Form of Class A-1A Basis Risk Cap Agreement

Exhibit W

Form of Class A-4 Basis Risk Cap Agreement

Exhibit X

Form of Class M-9 Basis Risk Cap Agreement

 

 

Schedule I

Prepayment Charge Schedule

 

 

Schedule II

Schedule of PMI Mortgage Loans

 

 


 

This Pooling and Servicing Agreement is dated as of October 1, 2006 (the “Agreement”), among FINANCIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORP., as depositor (the “Depositor”), WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., as servicer (the “Servicer”) and DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, as trustee (the “Trustee”).

 

PRELIMINARY STATEMENT:

 

The Depositor intends to sell pass-through certificates (collectively, the “Certificates”), to be issued hereunder in multiple classes, which in the aggregate will evidence the entire beneficial ownership interest in the Trust Fund created hereunder. The Certificates will consist of nineteen classes of certificates, designated as (i) the Class A-1 Certificates, (ii) the Class A-1F Certificates, (iii) the Class A-2 Certificates, (iv) the Class A-3 Certificates, (v) the Class A-4 Certificates, (vi) the Class M-1 Certificates, (vii) the Class M-2 Certificates, (viii) the Class M-3 Certificates, (ix) the Class M-4 Certificates, (x) the Class M-5 Certificates, (xi) the Class M-6 Certificates, (xii) the Class M-7 Certificates, (xiii) the Class M-8 Certificates, (xiv) the Class M-9 Certificates, (xv) the Class M-10 Certificates, (xvi) the Class C Certificates, (xvii) the Class P Certificates, (xviii) the Class R Certificates and (xix) the Class R-X Certificates.

 

 


 

REMIC 1

 

As provided herein, the Trustee shall elect to treat the segregated pool of assets consisting of the Mortgage Loans and certain other related assets subject to this Agreement (exclusive of the Net WAC Rate Carryover Reserve Account, the Basis Risk Cap Agreements, any Servicer Prepayment Charge Payment Amounts, the Swap Account, the Supplemental Interest Trust and the Interest Rate Swap Agreement) as a REMIC for federal income tax purposes, and such segregated pool of assets shall be designated as “REMIC 1.” The Class R-1 Interest shall represent the sole class of “residual interests” in REMIC 1 for purposes of the REMIC Provisions (as defined herein). The following table irrevocably sets forth the designation, the Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate, the initial Uncertificated Principal Balance and, for purposes of satisfying Treasury Regulation Section 1.860G-1(a)(4)(iii), the “latest possible maturity date” for each of the REMIC 1 Regular Interests (as defined herein). None of the REMIC 1 Regular Interests shall be certificated.

 

Designation

 

Uncertificated REMIC 1

Pass-Through Rate

 

Initial

Uncertificated Principal Balance

 

Latest Possible

Maturity Date (1)

 

I

 

Variable (2)

 

$

641,130,703.28

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-1-A

 

Variable (2)

 

$

1,642,977.50

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-1-B

 

Variable (2)

 

$

1,642,977.50

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-2-A

 

Variable (2)

 

$

5,015,067.50

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-2-B

 

Variable (2)

 

$

5,015,067.50

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-3-A

 

Variable (2)

 

$

4,829,021.25

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-3-B

 

Variable (2)

 

$

4,829,021.25

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-4-A

 

Variable (2)

 

$

4,649,952.50

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-4-B

 

Variable (2)

 

$

4,649,952.50

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-5-A

 

Variable (2)

 

$

4,477,567.50

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-5-B

 

Variable (2)

 

$

4,477,567.50

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-6-A

 

Variable (2)

 

$

293,267.50

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-6-B

 

Variable (2)

 

$

293,267.50

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-7-A

 

Variable (2)

 

$

734,497.50

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-7-B

 

Variable (2)

 

$

734,497.50

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-8-A

 

Variable (2)

 

$

43,980.00

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-8-B

 

Variable (2)

 

$

43,980.00

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-9-A

 

Variable (2)

 

$

42,351.25

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-9-B

 

Variable (2)

 

$

42,351.25

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-10-A

 

Variable (2)

 

$

40,785.00

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-10-B

 

Variable (2)

 

$

40,785.00

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-11-A

 

Variable (2)

 

$

39,275.00

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-11-B

 

Variable (2)

 

$

39,275.00

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-12-A

 

Variable (2)

 

$

37,822.50

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-12-B

 

Variable (2)

 

$

37,822.50

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-13-A

 

Variable (2)

 

$

36,423.75

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-13-B

 

Variable (2)

 

$

36,423.75

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-14-A

 

Variable (2)

 

$

379,892.50

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-14-B

 

Variable (2)

 

$

379,892.50

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-15-A

 

Variable (2)

 

$

2,244,925.00

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-15-B

 

Variable (2)

 

$

2,244,925.00

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-16-A

 

Variable (2)

 

$

2,161,986.25

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-16-B

 

Variable (2)

 

$

2,161,986.25

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-17-A

 

Variable (2)

 

$

2,082,132.50

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-17-B

 

Variable (2)

 

$

2,082,132.50

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-18-A

 

Variable (2)

 

$

2,005,247.50

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-18-B

 

Variable (2)

 

$

2,005,247.50

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-19-A

 

Variable (2)

 

$

1,931,220.00

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-19-B

 

Variable (2)

 

$

1,931,220.00

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-20-A

 

Variable (2)

 

$

1,859,942.50

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-20-B

 

Variable (2)

 

$

1,859,942.50

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-21-A

 

Variable (2)

 

$

1,791,313.75

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-21-B

 

Variable (2)

 

$

1,791,313.75

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-22-A

 

Variable (2)

 

$

1,725,228.75

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-22-B

 

Variable (2)

 

$

1,725,228.75

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-23-A

 

Variable (2)

 

$

1,661,600.00

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-23-B

 

Variable (2)

 

$

1,661,600.00

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-24-A

 

Variable (2)

 

$

1,600,333.75

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-24-B

 

Variable (2)

 

$

1,600,333.75

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-25-A

 

Variable (2)

 

$

1,541,361.25

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-25-B

 

Variable (2)

 

$

1,541,361.25

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-26-A

 

Variable (2)

 

$

1,484,588.75

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-26-B

 

Variable (2)

 

$

1,484,588.75

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-27-A

 

Variable (2)

 

$

1,434,835.00

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-27-B

 

Variable (2)

 

$

1,434,835.00

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-28-A

 

Variable (2)

 

$

1,382,177.50

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-28-B

 

Variable (2)

 

$

1,382,177.50

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-29-A

 

Variable (2)

 

$

1,331,188.75

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-29-B

 

Variable (2)

 

$

1,331,188.75

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-30-A

 

Variable (2)

 

$

1,282,010.00

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-30-B

 

Variable (2)

 

$

1,282,010.00

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-31-A

 

Variable (2)

 

$

1,272,151.25

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-31-B

 

Variable (2)

 

$

1,272,151.25

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-32-A

 

Variable (2)

 

$

1,262,255.00

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-32-B

 

Variable (2)

 

$

1,262,255.00

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-33-A

 

Variable (2)

 

$

1,215,642.50

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-33-B

 

Variable (2)

 

$

1,215,642.50

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-34-A

 

Variable (2)

 

$

29,669,978.75

 

October 25, 2036

 

I-34-B

 

Variable (2)

 

$

29,669,978.75

 

October 25, 2036

 

P

 

Variable (2)

 

$

100.00

 

October 25, 2036

 

________________

(1)   For purposes of Section 1.860G-1(a)(4)(iii) of the Treasury Regulations.

(2)   Calculated in accordance with the definition of “Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate” herein.

 

 


 

REMIC 2

 

As provided herein, the Trustee shall elect to treat the segregated pool of assets consisting of the REMIC 1 Regular Interests as a REMIC for federal income tax purposes, and such segregated pool of assets shall be designated as “REMIC 2.” The Class R-2 Interest shall evidence the sole class of “residual interests” in REMIC 2 for purposes of the REMIC Provisions under federal income tax law. The following table irrevocably sets forth the designation, the Uncertificated REMIC 2 Pass-Through Rate, the initial Uncertificated Principal Balance and, for purposes of satisfying Treasury Regulation Section 1.860G-1(a)(4)(iii), the “latest possible maturity date” for each of the REMIC 2 Regular Interests (as defined herein). None of the REMIC 2 Regular Interests shall be certificated.

 

Designation

Uncertificated REMIC 2

Pass-Through Rate

Initial Uncertificated

Principal Balance

Latest Possible

Maturity Date (1)

LTAA

Variable (2)

$

395,692,984.61

October 25, 2036

LTA1A

Variable (2)

$

589,470.00

October 25, 2036

LTA1F

Variable (2)

$

875,000.00

October 25, 2036

LTA2

Variable (2)

$

596,640.00

October 25, 2036

LTA3

Variable (2)

$

601,430.00

October 25, 2036

LTA4

Variable (2)

$

809,825.00

October 25, 2036

LTM1

Variable (2)

$

141,315.00

October 25, 2036

LTM2

Variable (2)

$

94,885.00

October 25, 2036

LTM3

Variable (2)

$

46,435.00

October 25, 2036

LTM4

Variable (2)

$

42,395.00

October 25, 2036

LTM5

Variable (2)

$

40,375.00

October 25, 2036

LTM6

Variable (2)

$

34,320.00

October 25, 2036

LTM7

Variable (2)

$

30,280.00

October 25, 2036

LTM8

Variable (2)

$

22,205.00

October 25, 2036

LTM9

Variable (2)

$

22,205.00

October 25, 2036

LTM10

Variable (2)

$

24,225.00

October 25, 2036

LTZZ

Variable (2)

$

4,104,362.03

October 25, 2036

LTP

Variable (2)

$

100.00

October 25, 2036

LTIO

Variable (2)

$

(3)

October 25, 2036

LTSC

Variable (2)

$

16,640.60

October 25, 2036

LTNSC

Variable (2)

$

64,113.07

October 25, 2036

LTXX

Variable (2)

$

403,687,597.97

October 25, 2036

________________

(1)   For purposes of Section 1.860G-1(a)(4)(iii) of the Treasury Regulations.

(2)   Calculated in accordance with the definition of “Uncertificated REMIC 2 Pass-Through Rate” herein.

(3)   REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTIO will not have an Uncertificated Principal Balance, but will accrue interest on its Uncertificated Notional Amount, as defined herein.

 


 

REMIC 3

 

As provided herein, the Trustee shall elect to treat the segregated pool of assets consisting of the REMIC 2 Regular Interests as a REMIC for federal income tax purposes, and such segregated pool of assets shall be designated as “REMIC 3.” The Class R-3 Interest shall evidence the sole class of “residual interests” in REMIC 3 for purposes of the REMIC Provisions.

 

The following table irrevocably sets forth the designation, the Pass-Through Rate, the Original Class Certificate Principal Balance and, for purposes of satisfying Treasury Regulation Section 1.860G-1(a)(4)(iii), the “latest possible maturity date” for each Class of Certificates that represents one or more of the “regular interests” in REMIC 3 created hereunder:

 

Designation

Original Class Certificate Principal Balance

Pass-Through Rate

Latest Possible Maturity Date (1)

Class A-1A

$

117,894,000.00

Variable (2)

October 25, 2036

Class A-1F

$

175,000,000.00

5.9980% per annum (2)(3)

October 25, 2036

Class A-2

$

119,328,000.00

5.6450% per annum (2)(3)

October 25, 2036

Class A-3

$

120,286,000.00

5.6550% per annum (2)(3)

October 25, 2036

Class A-4

$

161,965,000.00

Variable (2)

October 25, 2036

Class M-1

$

28,263,000.00

6.0260% per annum (2)(3)

October 25, 2036

Class M-2

$

18,977,000.00

6.1280% per annum (2)(3)

October 25, 2036

Class M-3

$

9,287,000.00

6.1780% per annum (2)(3)

October 25, 2036

Class M-4

$

8,479,000.00

6.2750% per annum (2)(3)

October 25, 2036

Class M-5

$

8,075,000.00

6.3250% per annum (2)(3)

October 25, 2036

Class M-6

$

6,864,000.00

6.4750% per annum (2)(3)

October 25, 2036

Class M-7

$

6,056,000.00

6.8230% per annum (2)(3)

October 25, 2036

Class M-8

$

4,441,000.00

7.0700% per annum (2)(3)

October 25, 2036

Class M-9

$

4,441,000.00

Variable (2)

October 25, 2036

Class M-10

$

4,845,000.00

7.4000% per annum (2)(3)

October 25, 2036

Class C Interest

$

13,335,703.28

Variable (4)

October 25, 2036

Class P Interest

$

100.00

N/A (5)

October 25, 2036

Class IO Interest

$

(6)

(7)

October 25, 2036

________________

(1)   For purposes of Section 1.860G-1(a)(4)(iii) of the Treasury Regulations.

(2)   Calculated in accordance with the definition of “Pass-Through Rate” herein.

(3)   Subject to increase and limitation as set forth in the definition of “Pass-Through Rate” herein.

(4)   The Class C Interest will accrue interest at its variable Pass-Through Rate on the Notional Amount of the Class C Interest outstanding from time to time which shall equal the aggregate Uncertificated Principal Balance of the REMIC 2 Regular Interests (other than REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTP). The Class C Interest will not accrue interest on its Certificate Principal Balance.

(5)   The Class P Interest will not accrue interest.

(6)   For federal income tax purposes, the Class IO Interest will not have a Certificate Principal Balance, but will have a notional amount equal to the Uncertificated Notional Amount of REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTIO.

(7)   For federal income tax purposes, the Class IO Interest will not have a Pass-Through Rate, but will be entitled to 100% of the amounts distributed on REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTIO.

 


 

REMIC 4

 

As provided herein, the Trustee shall make an election to treat the segregated pool of assets consisting of the Class C Interest as a REMIC for federal income tax purposes, and such segregated pool of assets will be designated as “REMIC 4.” The Class R-4 Interest represents the sole class of “residual interests” in REMIC 4 for purposes of the REMIC Provisions.

 

The following table sets forth (or describes) the designation, Pass-Through Rate , the Original Class Certificate Principal Balance and, for purposes of satisfying Treasury Regulation Section 1.860G-1(a)(4)(iii), the “latest possible maturity date” for the indicated Class of Certificates that represents a “regular interest” in REMIC 4 created hereunder:

 

Designation

Original Class Certificate Principal Balance

Pass-Through Rate

Latest Possible Maturity Date (1)

Class C Certificates

$ 13,335,703.28

Variable (2)

October 25, 2036

_______________

(1)   For purposes of Section 1.860G-1(a)(4)(iii) of the Treasury Regulations.

(2)   The Class C Certificates will receive 100% of amounts received in respect of the Class C Interest. 

 


 

REMIC 5

 

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 5.” The Class R-5 Interest represents the sole class of “residual interests” in REMIC 5 for purposes of the REMIC Provisions.

 

The following table sets forth (or describes) the designation, Pass-Through Rate, the Original Class Certificate Principal Balance and, for purposes of satisfying Treasury Regulation Section 1.860G-1(a)(4)(iii), the “latest possible maturity date” for the indicated Class of Certificates that represents a “regular interest” in REMIC 5 created hereunder:

 

Designation

Original Class Certificate Principal Balance

Pass-Through Rate

Latest Possible Maturity Date (1)

Class P

$100.00

Variable (2)

October 25, 2036

_______________

(1)   For purposes of Section 1.860G-1(a)(4)(iii) of the Treasury Regulations.

(2)   The Class P Certificates will receive 100% of amounts received in respect of the Class P Interest.

 


 

REMIC 6

 

As provided herein, the Trustee shall make an election to treat the segregated pool of assets consisting of the Class IO Interest as a REMIC for federal income tax purposes, and such segregated pool of assets shall be designated as “REMIC 6.” The Class R-6 Interest represents the sole class of “residual interests” in REMIC 6 for purposes of the REMIC Provisions.

 

The following table irrevocably sets forth the designation, the Pass-Through Rate, the Original Class Certificate Principal Balance and, for purposes of satisfying Treasury Regulation Section 1.860G-1(a)(4)(iii), the “latest possible maturity date” for the indicated REMIC 6 Regular Interest, which will be uncertificated.

 

Designation

Original Class Certificate

Principal Balance

Pass-Through Rate

Latest Possible Maturity Date (1)

SWAP IO

N/A

Variable (2)

October 25, 2036

________________

(1)   For purposes of Section 1.860G-1(a)(4)(iii) of the Treasury Regulations.

(2)   REMIC 6 Regular Interest SWAP IO shall receive 100% of amounts received in respect of the Class IO Interest.

 

 

 

ARTICLE I

 

DEFINITIONS

 

SECTION 1.01  

Defined Terms.

 

Whenever used in this Agreement or in the Preliminary Statement, the following words and phrases, unless the context otherwise requires, shall have the meanings specified in this Article. Unless otherwise specified, all calculations in respect of interest on the Floating Rate Certificates shall be made on the basis of the actual number of days elapsed and a 360-day year and all calculations in respect of interest on the Fixed Rate Certificates, the Class C Certificates and all other calculations of interest described herein shall be made on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months. The Class P Certificates and the Residual Certificates are not entitled to distributions in respect of interest and, accordingly, will not accrue interest.

 

“Account”: Any of the Collection Account, Distribution Account or Swap Account.

 

“Accrual Period”: With respect to the Floating Rate 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 such Distribution Date. With respect to the Fixed Rate Certificates and the Class C Certificates and each Distribution Date, the calendar month prior to the month of such Distribution Date.

 

“Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Loan”: A first lien Mortgage Loan which provides at any period during the life of such loan for the adjustment of the Mortgage Rate payable in respect thereto. The Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Loans are identified as such on the Mortgage Loan Schedule.

 

“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 Servicing Fee Rate, (ii) the Credit Risk Manager Fee Rate and (iii) the PMI Insurer Fee Rate, if applicable.

 

“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 Servicing Fee Rate (ii) the Credit Risk Manager Fee Rate and (iii) the PMI Insurer Fee Rate, if applicable.

 

“Adjustment Date”: With respect to each Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Loan, each adjustment date, on 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”: As to any Mortgage Loan or REO Property, any advance made by the Servicer in respect of any Distribution Date pursuant to Section 4.04.

 

“Advance Facility”: As defined in Section 3.28 hereof.

 

“Advance Facility Notice”: As defined in Section 3.28 hereof.

 

“Adverse REMIC Event”: As defined in Section 9.01(f) hereof.

 

“Affiliate”: With respect to any Person, any other Person controlling, controlled by or under common control with such Person. For purposes of this definition, “control” means the power to direct the management and policies of a Person, directly or indirectly, whether through ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise and “controlling” and “controlled” shall have meanings correlative to the foregoing.

 

“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 as reduced by an amount equal to the increase in the related Certificate Principal Balance due to the receipt of Subsequent Recoveries.

 

“Assessment of Compliance”: As defined in Section 3.21.

 

“Assignment”: An assignment of Mortgage, notice of transfer or equivalent instrument, in recordable form, which is sufficient under the laws of the jurisdiction wherein the related Mortgaged Property is located to reflect or record the sale of the Mortgage.

 

“Assignment Agreement”: The Assignment and Recognition Agreement, dated the Closing Date, among the Seller, the Originator and the Depositor, pursuant to which certain of the Seller’s rights under the Master Agreement were assigned to the Depositor, substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit C.

 

“Assumed Final Maturity Date”: As to each Class of Certificates, the date set forth as such in the Prospectus Supplement.

 

“Attestation Report”: As defined in Section 3.21.

 

“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, (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, (g) 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 (h) all income and gain realized from the investment of funds deposited in the Distribution Account during the Float Period, over (ii) the sum of (a) amounts reimbursable or payable to the Servicer pursuant to Section 3.11(a), amounts reimburseable or payable to the Credit Risk Managaer and the PMI Provider, amounts reimburseable to the Trustee pursuant to Section 3.11(b) or the Swap Provider (including any Net Swap Payment and Swap Termination Payment owed to the Swap Provider, but excluding any Swap Termination Payment owed to the Swap Provider resulting from a Swap Provider Trigger Event) (d) amounts deposited in the Collection Account or the Distribution Account pursuant to clauses (a) through (h) above, as the case may be, in error, (e) 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, (f) any indemnification payments or expense reimbursements made by the Trust Fund pursuant to Section 6.03 or Section 8.05 and (g) any Net Swap Payment or Swap Termination Payment owed to the Swap Provider (other than any Swap Termination Payment owed to the Swap Provider resulting from a Swap Provider Trigger Event).

 

“Balloon Mortgage Loan”: A Mortgage Loan that provides for the payment of the unamortized Stated 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 Stated 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.

 

“Basic Principal Distribution Amount”: With respect to any Distribution Date, the excess of (i) the Principal Remittance Amount for such Distribution Date over (ii) the Overcollateralization Release Amount, if any, for such Distribution Date.

 

“Basis Risk Cap Agreements”: The Class A-1A Basis Risk Cap Agreement, Class A-4 Basis Risk Cap Agreement and Class M-9 Basis Risk Cap Agreement.

 

“Basis Risk Cap Provider”: Bear Stearns Financial Products Inc..

 

“Book-Entry Certificates”: Any of the Certificates that shall be registered in the name of the Depository or its nominee, the ownership of which is reflected on the books of the Depository or on the books of a Person maintaining an account with the Depository (directly, as a “Depository Participant”, or indirectly, as an indirect participant in accordance with the rules of the Depository and as described in Section 5.02 hereof). On the Closing Date, the Floating Rate Certificates and the Fixed Rate Certificates shall be Book-Entry Certificates.

 

“Business Day”: Any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a day on which banking or savings institutions in the State of Delaware, the State of New York, the State of Texas, the State of California or in the city in which the Corporate Trust Office of the Trustee is located are authorized or obligated by law or executive order to be closed.

 

“Certificate”: Any Regular Certificate or Residual Certificate.

 

“Certificateholder” or “Holder”: The Person in whose name a Certificate is registered in the Certificate Register, except that a Disqualified Organization or non-U.S. Person shall not be a Holder of a Residual Certificate for any purpose 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 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 shall be required to recognize as a “Holder” or “Certificateholder” only the Person in whose name a Certificate is registered in the Certificate Register.

 

“Certificate Margin”: With respect to the Floating Rate Certificates and for purposes of the Marker Rate and the Maximum Uncertificated Accrued Interest Deferral Amount, the specified REMIC 2 Regular Interest, as follows:

 

Class

REMIC 2 Regular Interest

Certificate Margin

(1) (%)

(2) (%)

A-1A

LTA1A

0.1000%

0.2000%

A-4

LTA4

0.2800%

0.5600%

M-9

LTM9

2.3000%

3.4500%

__________

(1)   For the Accrual Period for each Distribution Date on or prior to the Optional Termination Date.

(2)   For each other Accrual Period.

 

“Certificate Owner”: With respect to each Book-Entry Certificate, any beneficial owner thereof.

 

“Certificate Principal Balance”: With respect to any Class of Regular Certificates (other than the Class C Certificates) immediately prior to any Distribution Date, will be equal to the Initial Certificate Principal Balance thereof plus any Subsequent Recoveries added to the Certificate Principal Balance of such Certificate pursuant to Section 4.01, reduced by the sum of all amounts actually distributed in respect of principal of such Class and, in the case of a Mezzanine Certificate, Realized Losses allocated thereto on all prior Distribution Dates. With respect to the Class C Certificates 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 2 Regular Interests over (B) the then aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Floating Rate Certificates, the Fixed Rate Certificates and the Class P Certificates then outstanding.

 

“Certificate Register” and “Certificate Registrar”: The register maintained and registrar appointed pursuant to Section 5.02 hereof.

 

“Certification”: As defined in Section 4.05(b)(iii).

 

“Class”: Collectively, Certificates which have the same priority of payment and bear the same class designation and the form of which is identical except for variation in the Percentage Interest evidenced thereby.

 

“Class A Certificate”: Any one of the Class A-1A Certificates, the Class A-1F Certificates, the Class A-2 Certificates, the Class A-3 Certificates or the Class A-4 Certificates.

 

“Class A-1A Basis Risk Cap Agreement”: The Class A-1A Basis Risk Cap Agreement between the Trustee on behalf of the Trust and the Basis Risk Cap Provider, a form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit V.

 

“Class A-1 Certificates”: The Class A-1A Certificates and Class A-1F Certificates.

 

“Class A-1A Certificate”: Any one of the Class A-1A Certificates executed by the Trustee, and authenticated and delivered by the Certificate Registrar, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-1, representing (i) a Regular Interest in REMIC 3, (ii) the right to receive the Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount and (iii) the obligation to pay the Class IO Distribution Amount.

 

“Class A-1F Certificate”: Any one of the Class A-1F Certificates executed by the Trustee, and authenticated and delivered by the Certificate Registrar, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-2, representing (i) a Regular Interest in REMIC 3, (ii) the right to receive the Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount and (iii) the obligation to pay the Class IO Distribution Amount.

 

“Class A-2 Certificate”: Any one of the Class A-2 Certificates executed by the Trustee, and authenticated and delivered by the Certificate Registrar, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-3, representing (i) a Regular Interest in REMIC 3, (ii) the right to receive the Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount and (iii) the obligation to pay the Class IO Distribution Amount.

 

“Class A-3 Certificate”: Any one of the Class A-3 Certificates executed by the Trustee, and authenticated and delivered by the Certificate Registrar, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-4, representing (i) a Regular Interest in REMIC 3, (ii) the right to receive the Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount and (iii) the obligation to pay the Class IO Distribution Amount.

 

“Class A-4 Basis Risk Cap Agreement”: The Class A-4 Basis Risk Cap Agreement between the Trustee on behalf of the Trust and the Basis Risk Cap Provider, a form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit W.

 

“Class A-4 Certificate”: Any one of the Class A-4 Certificates executed by the Trustee, and authenticated and delivered by the Certificate Registrar, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-5, representing (i) a Regular Interest in REMIC 3, (ii) the right to receive the Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount and (iii) the obligation to pay the Class IO Distribution Amount.

 

“Class C Certificates”: Any one of the Class C Certificates executed, authenticated and delivered by the Trustee, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-15, representing (i) a Regular Interest in REMIC 4, (ii) the obligation to pay Net WAC Rate Carryover Amounts and Swap Termination Payments and (iii) the right to receive the Class IO Distribution Amount.

 

“Class C Interest”: An uncertificated interest in the Trust Fund held by the Trustee on behalf of the Holders of the Class C Certificates, evidencing a Regular Interest in REMIC 3 for purposes of the REMIC Provisions.

 

“Class IO Distribution Amount”: As defined in Section 4.10 hereof. For purposes of clarity, the Class IO Distribution Amount for any Distribution Date shall equal the amount payable to the Trustee on such Distribution Date in excess of the amount payable on the Class IO Interest on such Distribution Date, all as further provided in Section 4.10 hereof.

 

“Class IO Interest”: An uncertificated interest in the Trust Fund evidencing a Regular Interest in REMIC 3.

 

“Class M-1 Certificate”: Any one of the Class M-1 Certificates executed by the Trustee, and authenticated and delivered by the Certificate Registrar, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-6, representing (i) a Regular Interest in REMIC 3, (ii) the right to receive the Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount and (iii) the obligation to pay the Class IO Distribution Amount.

 

“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) 79.00% and (ii) the 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 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) minus the Overcollateralization Floor.

 

“Class M-2 Certificate”: Any one of the Class M-2 Certificates executed by the Trustee, and authenticated and delivered by the Certificate Registrar, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-7, representing (i) a Regular Interest in REMIC 3, (ii) the right to receive the Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount and (iii) the obligation to pay the Class IO Distribution Amount.

 

“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) 83.70% 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 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) minus the Overcollateralization Floor.

 

“Class M-3 Certificate”: Any one of the Class M-3 Certificates executed by the Trustee, and authenticated and delivered by the Certificate Registrar, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-8, representing (i) a Regular Interest in REMIC 3, (ii) the right to receive the Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount and (iii) the obligation to pay the Class IO Distribution Amount.

 

“Class M-3 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), (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) 86.00% 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 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) minus the Overcollateralization Floor.

 

“Class M-4 Certificate”: Any one of the Class M-4 Certificates executed by the Trustee, and authenticated and delivered by the Certificate Registrar, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-9, representing (i) a Regular Interest in REMIC 3, (ii) the right to receive the Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount and (iii) the obligation to pay the Class IO Distribution Amount.

 

“Class M-4 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), (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) 88.10% 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 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) minus the Overcollateralization Floor.

 

“Class M-5 Certificate”: Any one of the Class M-5 Certificates executed by the Trustee, and authenticated and delivered by the Certificate Registrar, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-10, representing (i) a Regular Interest in REMIC 3, (ii) the right to receive the Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount and (iii) the obligation to pay the Class IO Distribution Amount.

 

“Class M-5 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), (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) 90.10% 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 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) minus the Overcollateralization Floor.

 

“Class M-6 Certificate”: Any one of the Class M-6 Certificates executed by the Trustee, and authenticated and delivered by the Certificate Registrar, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-11, representing (i) a Regular Interest in REMIC 3, (ii) the right to receive the Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount and (iii) the obligation to pay the Class IO Distribution Amount.

 

“Class M-6 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 Class A 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) 91.80% 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 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) minus the Overcollateralization Floor.

 

“Class M-7 Certificate”: Any one of the Class M-7 Certificates executed by the Trustee, and authenticated and delivered by the Certificate Registrar, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-12, representing (i) a Regular Interest in REMIC 3, (ii) the right to receive the Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount and (iii) the obligation to pay the Class IO Distribution Amount.

 

“Class M-7 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), (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) 93.30% 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 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) minus the Overcollateralization Floor.

 

“Class M-8 Certificate”: Any one of the Class M-8 Certificates executed by the Trustee, and authenticated and delivered by the Certificate Registrar, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-13, representing (i) a Regular Interest in REMIC 3, (ii) the right to receive the Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount and (iii) the obligation to pay the Class IO Distribution Amount.

 

“Class M-8 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), (ii) 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), (viii) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-7 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-7 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date) and (ix) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-8 Certificates immediately prior to such Distribution Date over (y) the lesser of (A) the product of (i) 94.40% 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 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) minus the Overcollateralization Floor.

 

“Class M-9 Basis Risk Cap Agreement”: The Class M-9 Basis Risk Cap Agreement between the Trustee on behalf of the Trust and the Basis Risk Cap Provider, a form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit X.

 

“Class M-9 Certificate”: Any one of the Class M-9 Certificates executed by the Trustee, and authenticated and delivered by the Certificate Registrar, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-14, representing (i) a Regular Interest in REMIC 3, (ii) the right to receive the Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount and (iii) the obligation to pay the Class IO Distribution Amount.

 

“Class M-9 Principal Distribution Amount”: The excess of (x) the sum of (i) the 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), (viii) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-7 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-7 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (ix) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-8 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-8 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date) and (x) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-9 Certificates immediately prior to such Distribution Date over (y) the lesser of (A) the product of (i) 95.50% 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 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) minus the Overcollateralization Floor.

 

“Class M-10 Certificate”: Any one of the Class M-10 Certificates executed by the Trustee, and authenticated and delivered by the Certificate Registrar, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-15, representing (i) a Regular Interest in REMIC 3, (ii) the right to receive the Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount and (iii) the obligation to pay the Class IO Distribution Amount.

 

“Class M-10 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), (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), (viii) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-7 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-7 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (ix) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-8 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-8 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (x) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-9 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-9 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date) and (xi) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-10 Certificates immediately prior to such Distribution Date over (y) the lesser of (A) the product of (i) 96.70% 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 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) minus the Overcollateralization Floor.

 

“Class P Certificates”: Any one of the Class P Certificates executed by the Trustee, and authenticated and delivered by the Certificate Registrar, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-16, representing a Regular Interest in REMIC 5.

 

“Class P Interest”: An uncertificated interest in the Trust Fund held by the Trustee on behalf of the Holders of the Class P Certificates, evidencing a Regular Interest in REMIC 3 for purposes of the REMIC Provisions.

 

“Class R Certificate”: The Class R Certificate executed by the Trustee, and authenticated and delivered by the Certificate Registrar, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-17 and evidencing the ownership of the Class R-1 Interest, the Class R-2 Interest and the Class R-3 Interest.

 

“Class R-X Certificate”: The Class R-X Certificate executed by the Trustee, and authenticated and delivered by the Certificate Registrar, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-18 and evidencing the ownership of the Class R-4 Interest, the Class R-5 Interest and the Class R-6 Interest.

 

“Class R-1 Interest”: The uncertificated Residual Interest in REMIC 1.

 

“Class R-2 Interest”: The uncertificated Residual Interest in REMIC 2.

 

“Class R-3 Interest”: The uncertificated Residual Interest in REMIC 3.

 

“Class R-4 Interest”: The uncertificated Residual Interest in REMIC 4.

 

“Class R-5 Interest”: The uncertificated Residual Interest in REMIC 5.

 

“Class R-6 Interest”: The uncertificated Residual Interest in REMIC 6.

 

“Close of Business”: As used herein, with respect to any Business Day, 5:00 p.m. (New York time).

 

“Closing Date”: October 30, 2006.

 

“Code”: The Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

 

“Collection Account”: The account or accounts created and maintained by the Servicer pursuant to Section 3.10(a), which shall be titled “Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Servicer for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee, in trust for the registered Holders of Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-WF1, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-WF1,” which must be an Eligible Account.

 

“Commission”: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

“Compensating Interest”: With respect to the Servicer and any Principal Prepayment, the amount in respect of Prepayment Interest Shortfalls required to be paid by the Servicer pursuant to Section 3.25 from its own funds without right of reimbursement.

 

“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 1761 East St. Andrew Place, Santa Ana, California 92705-4934, 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 REMIC I Regular Interest I, each Regular Certificate (other than the Class A-4 Certificate and the Class M-9 Certificate). With respect to each REMIC 2 Regular Interest set forth below, the corresponding Regular Certificate set forth in the table below:

 

REMIC 2 Regular Interest

Regular Certificate

LTA1A

Class A-1A

LTA1F

Class A-1F

LTA2

Class A-2

LTA3

Class A-3

LTA4

Class A-4

LTM1

Class M-1

LTM2

Class M-2

LTM3

Class M-3

LTM4

Class M-4

LTM5

Class M-5

LTM6

Class M-6

LTM7

Class M-7

LTM8

Class M-8

LTM9

Class M-9

LTM10

Class M-10

LTP

Class P

 

With respect to REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTSC, the Class A-4 Certificate and the Class M-9 Certificate. With respect to REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTNSC, each Regular Certificate (other than the Class A-4 Certificate and the Class M-9 Certificate).

 

“Credit Enhancement Percentage”: For any Distribution Date, the percentage equivalent of a fraction, the numerator of which is the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Mezzanine Certificates and the Class C Certificates, and the denominator of which is the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans, calculated prior to taking into account payments of principal on the Mortgage Loans and distribution of the Principal Distribution Amount to the Holders of the Certificates then entitled to distributions of principal on such Distribution Date.

 

“Credit Risk Management Agreement”: The agreement between the Credit Risk Manager and the Servicer regarding the loss mitigation and advisory services to be provided by the Credit Risk Manager.

 

“Credit Risk Manager”: Clayton Fixed Income Services Inc., a Colorado corporation, formerly known as The Murrayhill Company, and its successors and assigns.

 

“Credit Risk Manager Fee”: The amount payable to the Credit Risk Manager on each Distribution Date as compensation for all services rendered by it in the exercise and performance of any of the powers and duties of the Credit Risk Manager under the Credit Risk Management Agreement and any other agreement pursuant to which the Credit Risk Manager is to perform any duties with respect to the Mortgage Loans, which amount shall equal one twelfth of the product of (i) the Credit Risk Manager Fee Rate (without regard to the words “per annum”) and (ii) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans and any related REO Properties as of the first day of the related Due Period.

 

“Credit Risk Manager Fee Rate”: 0.0125% per annum.

 

“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 aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the Cut-off Date.

 

“Custodian”: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as custodian of the Mortgage Files, or any successor thereto with respect to all of the Mortgage Loans.

 

“Cut-off Date”: October 1, 2006.

 

“Cut-off Date Principal Balance”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, the unpaid Stated 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 Mortgaged Property by a court of competent jurisdiction in an amount less than the then outstanding Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loan, which valuation results from a proceeding initiated under the Bankruptcy Code.

 

“Definitive Certificates”: As defined in Section 5.02(c) hereof.

 

“Deleted Mortgage Loan”: A Mortgage Loan replaced or to be replaced by one or more Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans.

 

“Delinquency Percentage”: For any Distribution Date, the percentage obtained by dividing (x) the aggregate Principal Balance of Mortgage Loans Delinquent 60 days or more (including Mortgage Loans that are REO Properties, in foreclosure or in bankruptcy and that are also Delinquent 60 days or more) by (y) the aggregate Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans, in each case, as of the last day of the previous calendar month, except in the case of liquidated Mortgage Loans, which shall be as of the last day of the related Prepayment Period.

 

“Delinquent”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan and related Monthly Payment, the Monthly Payment due on a Due Date which is not made by the Close of Business on the next scheduled Due Date for such Mortgage Loan. For example, a Mortgage Loan is 60 or more days Delinquent if the Monthly Payment due on a Due Date is not made by the Close of Business on the second scheduled Due Date after such Due Date.

 

“Depositor”: Financial Asset Securities Corp., a Delaware corporation, or any successor in interest.

 

“Depository”: The initial Depository shall be The Depository Trust Company, whose nominee is Cede & Co., or any other organization registered as a “clearing agency” pursuant to Section 17A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Depository shall initially be the registered Holder of the Book-Entry Certificates. 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.

 

“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 15 th day of the calendar month in which such Distribution Date occurs or, if such 15 th day is not a Business Day, the Business Day immediately preceding such 15 th 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 any REMIC 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”: A “disqualified organization” under Section 860E of the Code, which as of the Closing Date is any of: (i) the United States, any state or political subdivision thereof, any foreign government, any international organization, or any agency or instrumentality of any of the foregoing, (ii) any organization (other than a cooperative described in Section 521 of the Code) which 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, (iii) any organization described in Section 1381(a)(2)(C) of the Code or (iv) an “electing large partnership” within the meaning of Section 775 of the Code. A corporation will not be treated as an instrumentality of the United States or of any state or political subdivision thereof, if all of its activities are subject to tax and a majority of its board of directors is not selected by a governmental unit. The term “United States”, “state” and “international organizations” shall have the meanings set forth in Section 7701 of the Code.

 

“Distribution Account”: The trust account or accounts created and maintained by the Trustee pursuant to Section 3.10(b) which shall be titled “Distribution Account, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee, in trust for the registered Certificateholders of Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-WF1, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-WF1” and which must be an Eligible Account.

 

“Distribution Date”: The 25 th day of any calendar month, or if such 25 th day is not a Business Day, the Business Day immediately following such 25 th day, commencing in November 2006.

 

“Due Date”: With respect to each Mortgage Loan and any Distribution Date, the first day of the calendar month in which such Distribution Date occurs on which the Monthly Payment for such Mortgage Loan was due (or, in the case of any Mortgage Loan under the terms of which the Monthly Payment for such Mortgage Loan was due on a day other than the first day of the calendar month in which such Distribution Date occurs, the day during the related Due Period on which such Monthly Payment was due), exclusive of any days of grace.

 

“Due Period”: With respect to any Distribution Date, the period commencing on the second day of the month preceding the month in which such Distribution Date occurs and ending on the first day of the month in which such Distribution Date occurs.

 

“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 A-1+ by S&P, F-1 by Fitch and P-1 by Moody’s (or comparable ratings if S&P, Fitch and Moody’s are not the Rating Agencies) at the time any amounts are held on deposit therein, (ii) an account or accounts the deposits in which are fully insured by the FDIC up to the insured amount, (iii) a trust account or 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 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. 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.

 

“Excess Overcollateralized Amount”: With respect to the Floating Rate Certificates and the Fixed Rate Certificates and any Distribution Date, the excess, if any, of the sum of (i) the Overcollateralized Amount for such Distribution Date, assuming that 100% of the Principal Remittance Amount is applied as a principal payment on such Distribution Date and (ii) any amounts received under the Interest Rate Swap Agreement for such purpose over (iii) 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 distributable on the Class C Certificates on such Distribution Date as reduced by Realized Losses allocated thereto with respect to such Distribution Date pursuant to Section 4.08 and (y) the Overcollateralization Deficiency Amount for such Distribution Date.

 

“Fannie Mae”: 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 by the Originator, the Seller or the Servicer pursuant to or as contemplated by Section 2.03, Section 3.16(c) or Section 10.01), 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.

 

“Fixed Rate Certificates”: The Class A-1F, Class A-2, Class A-3, Class M-1, Class M-2, Class M-3, Class M-4, Class M-5, Class M-6, Class M-7, Class M-8 and Class M-10 Certificates.

 

“Fixed-Rate Mortgage Loan”: A first lien Mortgage Loan which provides for a fixed Mortgage Rate payable with respect thereto. The Fixed-Rate Mortgage Loans are identified as such on the Mortgage Loan Schedule.

 

“Fixed Swap Payment”: With respect to any Distribution Date, a fixed amount equal to the related amount set forth in the Interest Rate Swap Agreement.

 

“Float Period”: With respect to any Distribution Date and amounts in the Distribution Account, the period commencing on the Servicer Remittance Date and ending on the Business Day immediately preceding such Distribution Date.

 

“Floating Rate Certificates”: The Class A-1A, Class A-4 and Class M-9 Certificates.

 

“Floating Swap Payment”: With respect to any Distribution Date, a floating amount equal to the product of (i) Swap LIBOR, (ii) the related Notional Amount (as defined in the Interest Rate Swap Agreement), (iii) 250 and (iv) a fraction, the numerator of which is the actual number of days elapsed from and including the previous Floating Rate Payer Payment Date (as defined in the Interest Rate Swap Agreement) to but excluding the current Floating Rate Payer Payment (or, for the first Floating Rate Payer Payment Date, the actual number of days elapsed from the Closing Date to but excluding the first Floating Rate Payer Payment Date), and the denominator of which is 360.

 

“Form 8-K Disclosure Information”: The meaning set forth in Section 4.05(b)(ii).

 

“Formula Rate”: For any Distribution Date and the Floating Rate Certificates, the lesser of (a) the sum of (i) LIBOR plus (ii) the related Certificate Margin and (b) the Maximum Cap Rate.

 

“Freddie Mac”: 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 Mortgage Loan.

 

“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 of decreasing priority: Class M-1, Class M-2, Class M-3, Class M-4, Class M-5, Class M-6, Class M-7, Class M-8, Class M-9 and Class M-10 Certificates.

 

“Indenture”: An indenture relating to the issuance of notes secured by the Class C Certificates, the Class P Certificates and/or the Class R Certificates (or any portion thereof).

 

“Independent”: When used with respect to any specified Person, any such Person who (a) is in fact independent of the Depositor or the Servicer and their respective Affiliates, (b) does not have any direct financial interest in or any material indirect financial interest in the Depositor or the Servicer or any Affiliate thereof, and (c) is not connected with the Depositor or the Servicer 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 Depositor or the Servicer or any Affiliate thereof merely because such Person is the beneficial owner of 1% or less of any class of securities issued by the Depositor or the Servicer 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 any of the REMICs created hereunder within the meaning of Section 856(d)(3) of the Code if such REMIC 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 each such REMIC does not receive or derive any income from such Person and provided that the relationship between such Person and such REMIC 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 for the benefit of the Trustee 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.

 

“Initial Certificate Principal Balance”: With respect to any Regular Certificate, the amount designated “Initial Certificate Principal Balance” on the face thereof.

 

“Insurance Proceeds”: Proceeds of any title policy, hazard policy or other insurance policy covering a Mortgage Loan, including the PMI Policy, to the extent such proceeds are received by the Servicer and 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 Floating Rate Certificates and each Accrual Period, the second LIBOR Business Day preceding the commencement of such Accrual Period.

 

“Interest Rate Swap Agreement”: The 1992 ISDA Master Agreement (Multicurrency-Cross Border) dated the Closing Date (together with the schedule thereto, the Master Agreement) between the Swap Provider and the Supplemental Interest Trust Trustee.

 

“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 Mortgage Loans and all income and gain realized from the investment of funds deposited in the Distribution Account during the Float Period.

 

“Late Collections”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, all amounts received by the Servicer subsequent to the Determination Date immediately following any related 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 on a contractual basis for such Due Period and not previously recovered.

 

“LIBOR”: With respect to each Accrual Period, the rate determined by the Trustee on the related Interest Determination Date on the basis of the London interbank offered rate for one-month United States dollar deposits, as such rate appears on the Telerate Page 3750, as of 11:00 a.m. (London time) on such Interest Determination Date. If such rate does not appear on Telerate Page 3750, the rate for such Interest Determination Date will be determined on the basis of the offered rates of the Reference Banks for one-month United States dollar deposits, as of 11:00 a.m. (London time) on such Interest Determination Date. The Trustee will request the principal London office of each of the Reference Banks to provide a quotation of its rate. On such Interest Determination Date, LIBOR for the related Accrual Period will be established by the Trustee as follows:

 

(i)    If on such Interest Determination Date two or more Reference Banks provide such offered quotations, 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 of 1%); and

 

(ii)    If on such Interest Determination Date fewer than two Reference Banks provide such offered quotations, 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.

 

“LIBOR Business Day”: Any day on which banks in London, England and The City of New York are open and conducting transactions in foreign currency and exchange.

 

“Liquidated Mortgage Loan”: As to any Distribution Date, any Mortgage Loan in respect of which the Servicer has determined, in accordance with the servicing procedures specified herein, 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 the Trust Fund by reason of its being purchased, sold or replaced pursuant to or as contemplated by Section 2.03, Section 3.16(c) or Section 10.01. 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 the Trust Fund by reason of its being sold or purchased pursuant to Section 3.24 or Section 10.01.

 

“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 by means of a trustee’s sale, foreclosure sale or otherwise or (iii) the repurchase, substitution or sale of a Mortgage Loan or an REO Property pursuant to or as contemplated by Section 2.03, Section 3.16(c), Section 3.24 or Section 10.01.

 

“Loan-to-Value Ratio”: As of any date and as to any Mortgage Loan, the fraction, expressed as a percentage, the numerator of which is the Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loan and the denominator of which is the Value of the related Mortgaged Property.

 

“Losses”: As defined in Section 9.03.

 

“Lost Note Affidavit”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan as to which the original Mortgage Note has been permanently lost, misplaced or destroyed and has not been replaced, an affidavit from the Originator certifying that the original Mortgage Note has been lost, misplaced or destroyed (together with a copy of the related Mortgage Note) and indemnifying the Trust against any loss, cost or liability resulting from the failure to deliver the original Mortgage Note in the form of Exhibit H hereto.

 

“Majority Certificateholders”: The Holders of Certificates evidencing at least 51% of the Voting Rights.

 

“Marker Rate”: With respect to the Class C Interest and any Distribution Date, a per annum rate equal to two (2) times the weighted average of the Uncertificated REMIC 2 Pass-Through Rates for each REMIC 2 Regular Interest (other than REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTAA, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTIO, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTP, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTSC, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTNSC and REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTXX), with the rate on each such REMIC 2 Regular Interest (other than REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTZZ) subject to a cap equal to the Pass-Through Rate for the Corresponding Certificate for the purpose of this calculation; and with the rate on REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTZZ subject to a cap of zero for the purpose of this calculation; provided, however, that solely for this purpose, calculations of the Uncertificated REMIC 2 Pass-Through Rate and the related caps with respect to REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA1A, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA4 and REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM9 shall be multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the actual number of days in the related Accrual Period and the denominator of which is 30.

 

“Master Agreement”: The Seller's Warranties and Servicing Agreement, dated September 1, 2006, among Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and the Seller.

 

“Master Consulting Agreement”: The master consulting agreement dated as of April 18, 2005, by and between Greenwich Capital Markets, Inc. and the Credit Risk Manager.

 

“Maximum Cap Rate”: For any Distribution Date with respect to the Floating Rate Certificates, a per annum rate equal to the product of (i) (x) the weighted average of the Adjusted Net Maximum Mortgage Rates of the Mortgage Loans as of the first day of the calendar month preceding the month preceding the month of such Distribution Date, plus (y) an amount, expressed as a percentage equal to a fraction, the numerator of which is equal to any Net Swap Payment and any Swap Termination Payment made by the Swap Provider and the denominator of which is equal to the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans, multiplied by 12 minus (z) the Swap Expense Fee Rate and (ii) 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 Mortgage Rate”: With respect to each Mortgage Loan, the percentage set forth in the related Mortgage Note as the maximum Mortgage Rate thereunder.

 

“Maximum Uncertificated Accrued Interest Deferral Amount”: With respect to any Distribution Date, the excess of (a) accrued interest at the Uncertificated REMIC 2 Pass-Through Rate applicable to REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTZZ for such Distribution Date on a balance equal to the Uncertificated Principal Balance of REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTZZ minus the REMIC 2 Overcollateralization Amount, in each case for such Distribution Date, over (b) the sum of the Uncertificated Accrued Interest on REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA1A, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA1F, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA2, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA3, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA4, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM1, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM2, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM3, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM4, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM5, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM6, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM7, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM8, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM9 and REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM10 with the rate on each such REMIC 2 Regular Interest subject to a cap equal to the Pass-Through Rate for the related Corresponding Certificate for the purpose of this calculation; provided, however, that for this purpose, calculations of the Uncertificated REMIC 2 Pass-Through Rate and the related caps with respect to each REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA1A, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA4 and REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM9 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.

 

“MERS”: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware, or any successor thereto.

 

“MERS® System”: The system of recording transfers of Mortgages electronically maintained by MERS.

 

“Mezzanine Certificate”: Any Class M-1 Certificate, Class M-2 Certificate, Class M-3 Certificate, Class M-4 Certificate, Class M-5 Certificate, Class M-6 Certificate, Class M-7 Certificate, Class M-8 Certificate, Class M-9 Certificate or Class M-10 Certificate.

 

“MIN”: The Mortgage Identification Number for Mortgage Loans registered with MERS on the MERS® System.

 

“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.

 

“MOM Loan”: With respect to any applicable 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.

 

“Monthly Interest Distributable Amount”: With respect to the Floating Rate Certificates, the Fixed Rate Certificates and the Class C 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 C Certificates) of such Class immediately prior to such Distribution Date, in each case, reduced by any Net Prepayment Interest Shortfalls and Relief Act Interest Shortfalls (allocated to such Certificate based on its respective entitlements to interest irrespective of any Net 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, (ii) any modifications to a Mortgage Loan pursuant to Section 3.07 and (iii) 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 clause (ii) of Section 3.07; and (c) on the assumption that all other amounts, if any, due under such Mortgage Loan are paid when due.

 

“Moody’s”: Moody’s 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 pursuant to Section 2.01 or Section 2.03(d) as from time to time held as a part of the Trust Fund, the Mortgage Loans so held being identified in the Mortgage Loan Schedule.

 

“Mortgage Loan Schedule”: As of any date, the list of Mortgage Loans included in REMIC 1 on such date, separately identifying the Mortgage Loans, attached hereto as Exhibit D. The Mortgage Loan Schedule shall be prepared by the Seller and shall set forth the following information with respect to each Mortgage Loan, as applicable:

 

(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 income verification, no income verification, alternative income verification);

 

(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)  

with respect to any Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Loan, the rounding code, the Minimum Mortgage Rate, the Maximum Mortgage Rate, the Gross Margin, the next Adjustment Date and the Periodic Rate Cap;

 

(26)  

the program code;

 

(27)  

the lien priority; and

 

(28)  

the MIN, if applicable.

 

The Mortgage Loan Schedule shall set forth the following information with respect to the Mortgage Loans as of the Cut-off Date: (1) the number of 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 remaining term to maturity of the Mortgage Loans. The Mortgage Loan Schedule shall be amended from time to time by the Servicer in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. With respect to any Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan, Cut-off Date shall refer to the Cut-off Date for such Mortgage Loan, determined in accordance with the definition of Cut-off Date herein. On the Closing Date, the Depositor will deliver to the Servicer, as of the Cut-off Date, an electronic copy of the Mortgage Loan Schedule.

 

“Mortgage Note”: The original executed note or other evidence of indebtedness evidencing the indebtedness of a Mortgagor under a Mortgage Loan.

 

“Mortgage Pool”: The pool of Mortgage Loans, identified on Exhibit D from time to time, and any REO Properties acquired in respect thereof.

 

“Mortgage Rate”: With respect to each Fixed-Rate Mortgage Loan, the rate set forth in the related Mortgage Note. With respect to each Adjustable-Rate 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 (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 Cut-off Date and (B) as of any date of determination thereafter shall be the rate as adjusted on the most recent Adjustment Date, to equal the sum, rounded to the next highest or nearest 0.125% (as provided in the Mortgage Note), of the Index, determined as set forth in the related Mortgage Note, plus the related Gross Margin subject to the limitations set forth in the related Mortgage Note. 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 a fee simple estate in a parcel of 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 or ancillary income 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 Floating Rate Certificates and the Fixed Rate 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 Prepayment Interest Shortfall”: With respect to any Distribution Date, the excess, if any, of any Prepayment Interest Shortfalls for such date over the related Compensating Interest.

 

“Net Swap Payment”: In the case of payments made by the Trust, the escess, if any, of (x) the Fixed Swap Payment over (y) the Floating Swap Payment and in the case of payments made by the Swap Provider, the excess, if any, of (x) the Floating Swap Payment over (y) the Fixed Swap Payment. In each case, the Net Swap Payment shall not be less than zero.

 

“Net WAC Rate”: With respect to the Class A-1A Certificates and Fixed Rate Certificates and any Distribution Date, a per annum rate (multiplied by a fraction in the case of the Class A-1A Certificates, the numerator of which is 30 and the denominator of which is the actual number of days elapsed in the related Accrual Period) equal to the weighted average of the Adjusted Net Mortgage Rates of the Mortgage Loans. For federal income tax purposes, such rate shall be expressed as the weighted average of the Uncertificated REMIC 2 Pass-Through Rate (multiplied by a fraction in the case of the Class A-1A Certificates, the numerator of which is 30 and the denominator of which is the actual number of days elapsed in the related Accrual Period) on REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTNSC, weighted on the basis of the Uncertificated Principal Balance of such REMIC 2 Regular Interest.

 

With respect to the Class A-4 Certificates and Class M-9 Certificates and any Distribution Date, a per annum rate (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) equal to the weighted average of the Adjusted Net Mortgage Rates of the Mortgage Loans minus the Swap Expense Fee Rate. For federal income tax purposes, such rate shall be expressed as the weighted average of the Uncertificated REMIC 2 Pass-Through Rate (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) on REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTSC, weighted on the basis of the Uncertificated Principal Balance of such REMIC 2 Regular Interest.

 

“Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount”: With respect to the Floating Rate Certificates and the Fixed Rate 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 Pass-Through Rate (without regard to the related Net WAC 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 related Pass-Through Rate (without regard to the Net WAC Rate) for the most recently ended Accrual Period.

 

“Net WAC Rate Carryover Reserve Account”: The account established and maintained pursuant to Section 3.27.

 

“New Lease”: Any lease of REO Property entered into on behalf of the Trust, including any lease renewed or extended on behalf of the Trust if the Trust has the right to renegotiate the terms of such lease.

 

“Nonrecoverable Advance”: Any Advance or 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 be ultimately recoverable from Late Collections, Insurance Proceeds, Liquidation Proceeds or condemnation proceeds on such Mortgage Loan or REO Property as provided herein.

 

“Notional Amount”: Immediately prior to any Distribution Date with respect to the Class C Interest, the aggregate Uncertificated Principal Balance of the REMIC 2 Regular Interests (other than REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTP).

 

“Offered Certificates”: The Class A Certificates and the Mezzanine Certificates (other than the Class M-10 Certificates) offered to the public pursuant to the Prospectus Supplement.

 

“Officers’ Certificate”: A certificate signed by the Chairman of the Board, the Vice Chairman of the Board, the President or a vice president (however denominated), or 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.

 

“Opinion of Counsel”: A written opinion of counsel, who may, without limitation, be a 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 REMIC as a REMIC or (b) compliance with the REMIC Provisions must be an opinion of Independent counsel.

 

“Optional Termination Date”: The first Distribution Date on which the Terminator may opt to terminate the Trust Fund pursuant to Section 10.01.

 

“Original Class Certificate Principal Balance”: With respect to the Floating Rate Certificates, the Fixed Rate Certificates, the Class C Certificates, the Class C Interest, the Class IO Interest, REMIC 6 Regular Interest SWAP IO, the Class P Certificates and the Class P Interest, the corresponding amounts set forth opposite such Class above in the Preliminary Statement.

 

“Originator”: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., a national banking association, or its successor in interest.

 

“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 (assuming that 100% of the Principal Remittance Amount is applied as a principal distribution on such Distribution Date).

 

“Overcollateralization Floor”: $4,037,684.02.

 

“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”: W ith respect to any Distribution Date, (i) prior to the Stepdown Date, an amount equal to 1.65% of the aggregate 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 (A) 3.30% 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 (B) the Overcollateralization Floor and (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 Fixed Rate Certificates and Floating Rate Certificates to zero, the Overcollateralization Target Amount shall be zero.

 

“Overcollateralized Amount”: For any Distribution Date, the amount equal to (i) 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) minus (ii) the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Floating Rate Certificates, the Fixed Rate Certificates and the Class P Certificates as of such Distribution Date after giving effect to distributions to be made on such Distribution Date.

 

“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 Fixed Rate Certificates and any Distribution Date, the lesser of (x) the related fixed rate per annum set forth below for such Distribution Date and (y) the Net WAC Rate for such Distribution Date.

 

Class

Fixed Rate

(1)

(2)

A-1F

5.9980% per annum

6.4980% per annum

A-2

5.6450% per annum

6.1450% per annum

A-3

5.6550% per annum

6.1550% per annum

M-1

6.0260% per annum

6.5260% per annum

M-2

6.1280% per annum

6.6280% per annum

M-3

6.1780% per annum

6.6780% per annum

M-4

6.2750% per annum

6.7750% per annum

M-5

6.3250% per annum

6.8250% per annum

M-6

6.4750% per annum

6.9750% per annum

M-7

6.8230% per annum

7.3230% per annum

M-8

7.0700% per annum

7.5700% per annum

M-10

7.4000% per annum

7.9000% per annum

__________

(1)   For the Accrual Period for each Distribution Date on or prior to the Optional Termination Date.

(2)   For each other Accrual Period.

 

With respect to the Floating Rate Certificates and any Distribution Date, the lesser of (a) the related Formula Rate and (b) the Net WAC Rate for such Distribution Date.

 

With respect to the Class C Interest and any Distribution Date, a per annum rate equal to the percentage equivalent of a fraction, the numerator of which is (x) the sum of (i) 100% of the interest on REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTP and (ii) interest on the Uncertificated Balance of each REMIC 2 Regular Interest listed in clause (y) at a rate equal to the related Uncertificated REMIC 2 Pass-Through Rate minus the Marker Rate and the denominator of which is (y) the aggregate Uncertificated Principal Balance of REMIC 2 Regular Interests LTAA, LTA1A, LTA1F, LTA2, LTA3, LTA4, LTM1, LTM2, LTM3, LTM4, LTM5, LTM6, LTM7, LTM8, LTM9, LTM10 and LTMZZ.

 

With respect to the Class C Certificates, 100% of the interest distributable to the Class C Interest, expressed as a per annum rate.

 

The Class IO Interest shall not have a Pass-Through Rate, but interest for such Regular Interest and each Distribution Date shall be an amount equal to 100% of the amounts distributable to REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTIO.

 

The REMIC 6 Regular Interest SWAP-IO Interest shall not have a Pass-Through Rate, but interest for such Regular Interest and each Distribution Date shall be an amount equal to 100% of the amounts distributable to the Class IO Interest for such Distribution Date.

 

The Class P Certificates, Class R Certificates and Class R-X Certificates will not accrue interest and therefore will not have a Pass-Through Rate.

 

“Paying Agent”: Any paying agent appointed pursuant to Section 5.05.

 

“Percentage Interest”: With respect to any Certificate (other than a Residual Certificate), a fraction, expressed as a percentage, the numerator of which is the Initial Certificate Principal Balance represented by such Certificate and the denominator of which is the Original Class Certificate Principal Balance of the related Class. With respect to a Residual Certificate, the portion of the Class evidenced thereby, expressed as a percentage, as stated on the face of such Certificate; provided, however, that the sum of all such percentages for each such Class totals 100%.

 

“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 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 Trustee or any of their respective Affiliates or for which an Affiliate of the Trustee serves as an advisor:

 

(1)    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;

 

(2)    (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 one of the two highest available ratings of Moody’s and the highest available rating category of 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;

 

(3)    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 F-1+ or higher by Fitch, P-1 by Moody’s and rated A-1+ or higher by S&P, 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 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;

 

(4)    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 S&P (and if rated by any other Rating Agency, also by such other Rating Agency) in its highest long-term unsecured rating category at the time of such investment or contractual commitment providing for such investment;

 

(5)    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 S&P (and if rated by any other Rating Agency, also by such other Rating Agency) in its highest short-term unsecured debt rating available at the time of such investment;

 

(6)    units of money market funds, including those money market funds managed or advised by the Trustee or its Affiliates, that have been rated “AAA” by Fitch (if rated by Fitch), “Aaa” by Moody’s and “AAAm” or “AAAm-G” by S&P; and

 

(7)    if previously confirmed in writing to the Trustee, any other demand, money market or time deposit, or any other obligation, security or investment, as may be acceptable to the Rating Agencies 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 a non-U.S. Person.

 

“Person”: Any individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, 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, Keogh 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.

 

“PMI Insurer”: Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation, a Wisconsin stock insurance corporation, or its successor in interest.

 

“PMI Insurer Fee”: The amount payable to the PMI Insurer on each Distribution Date pursuant to Section 4.01, which amount shall equal one-twelfth of the product of (i) the PMI Insurer Fee Rate, multiplied by (ii) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the PMI Mortgage Loans and any related REO Properties as of the first day of the related Due Period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the Due Period relating to the previous Distribution Date, to the extent received or advanced) plus any applicable premium taxes on related PMI Mortgage Loans located in West Virginia and Kentucky.

 

“PMI Insurer Fee Rate”: 1.1795% per annum with respect to any PMI Mortgage Loans.

 

“PMI Mortgage Loans”: The list of Mortgage Loans insured by the PMI Insurer attached hereto as Schedule II.

 

“PMI Policy”: The primary mortgage insurance policy (policy reference number: 04-690-5-3053) with respect to the related PMI Mortgage Loans, including all endorsements thereto dated the Closing Date, issued by the PMI Insurer and the Terms Letter, dated October 30, 2006, among Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation, the Servicer and the Trustee.

 

“Pool Balance”: As of any date of determination, the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of such date.

 

“Prepayment Assumption”: As defined in the Prospectus Supplement.

 

“Prepayment Charge”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, the charges or premiums, if any, due in connection with a full or partial Principal Prepayment of such Mortgage Loan in accordance with the terms thereof (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 the Trust Fund on such date, attached hereto as Schedule I (including the prepayment charge summary attached thereto). The Prepayment Charge Schedule shall set forth the following information with respect to each Prepayment Charge:

 

(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 Prepayment Charge; and

 

(vi)    the Stated Principal Balance of the related Mortgage Loan as of the Cut-off Date.

 

“Prepayment Interest Shortfall”: With respect to any Distribution Date, for each Mortgage Loan that was the subject of a Principal Prepayment during the related Prepayment Period, an amount equal to one-month’s interest at the applicable Net Mortgage Rate less any payments made by the Mortgagor on the amount of such Principal Prepayment for the number of days commencing on the date such Principal Prepayment is received and ending on the last day of the calendar month preceding the month in which such Distribution Date occurs.

 

“Prepayment Period”: With respect to any Distribution Date, is the calendar month immediately preceding the month 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 Distribution Amount”: With respect to any Distribution Date, the sum of (i) the Basic Principal Distribution Amount for such Distribution Date and (ii) the Extra Principal Distribution Amount for such Distribution Date.

 

“Principal Prepayment”: Any 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, that portion of Available Funds equal to the sum of (i) each scheduled payment of principal collected or advanced by the Servicer that were due during the related Due Period, (ii) the principal portion of all partial and full Principal Prepayments 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 the related Prepayment Period with respect to the Mortgage Loans, (iv) that portion of the Purchase Price, representing principal of any repurchased Mortgage Loan, deposited to the Collection Account during the related Prepayment Period, (v) the principal portion of any related Substitution Adjustments deposited in the Collection Account during the related Prepayment Period and (vi) on the Distribution Date on which the Trust Fund is to be terminated pursuant to Section 10.01, that portion of the Termination Price, in respect of principal.

 

“Prospectus Supplement”: That certain Prospectus Supplement dated October 26, 2006 relating to the public offering of the Offered Certificates.

 

“Purchase Price”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan or REO Property to be purchased by the Seller or the Servicer pursuant to or as contemplated by Section 2.03, Section 3.16(c) or Section 10.01, and as confirmed by an Officers’ Certificate from the party purchasing the Mortgage Loan 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 10.01), (ii) in the case of (x) a Mortgage Loan, accrued interest on such Stated Principal Balance at the applicable 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 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 4.04, (iii) any unreimbursed Servicing Advances and 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 3.24 and (v) in the case of a Mortgage Loan required to be purchased pursuant to Section 2.03, expenses reasonably incurred or to be incurred by the Servicer 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 Fund in connection with any violation with respect to such loan of any predatory or abusive lending law. With respect to the Originator and any Mortgage Loan or REO Property to be purchased pursuant to or as contemplated by Section 2.03 or 10.01, and as confirmed by a certificate of an Officers’ Certificate of the Originator to the Trustee, an amount equal to the amount set forth pursuant to the terms of the Master Agreement.

 

“Qualified Insurer”: Any insurance company acceptable to Fannie Mae.

 

“Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan”: With respect to the Seller, 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 Stated Principal Balance (or in the case of a substitution of more than one mortgage loan for a Deleted Mortgage Loan, an aggregate Stated 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, and not more than 5% less than, the outstanding Stated 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) if the Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan is an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Loan, have a Maximum Mortgage Rate not less than the Maximum Mortgage Rate on the Deleted Mortgage Loan, (iv) if the Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan is an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Loan, have a Minimum Mortgage Rate not less than the Minimum Mortgage Rate of the Deleted Mortgage Loan, (v) if the Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan is an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Loan, have a Gross Margin equal to or greater than the Gross Margin of the Deleted Mortgage Loan, (vi) if the Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan is an 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) be current as of the date of substitution, (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 been underwritten or reunderwritten by the Originator in accordance with the same underwriting criteria and guidelines as the Deleted Mortgage Loan, (xii) be a first lien mortgage loan if the Deleted Mortgage Loan is a first lien mortgage loan, (xiii) conform to each representation and warranty set forth in Section 3.01 of the Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement or assigned to the Depositor pursuant to the Assignment Agreement applicable to the Deleted Mortgage Loan and (xiv) be covered by the PMI Policy if the Deleted Mortgage Loan was covered by the PMI Policy. 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 Stated Principal Balance, the Mortgage Rates described in clause (ii) hereof shall be satisfied for each such mortgage loan, the risk gradings described in clause (x) hereof shall be satisfied as to each such mortgage loan, the terms described in clause (vii) hereof shall be determined on the basis of weighted average remaining term to maturity (provided that no such mortgage loan may have a remaining term to maturity longer than the Deleted Mortgage Loan), the Loan-to-Value Ratios described in clause (ix) 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 (xii) hereof must be satisfied as to each Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan or in the aggregate, as the case may be. With respect to the Originator, a mortgage loan substituted for a Deleted Mortgage Loan pursuant to the terms of the Master Agreement which must, on the date of such substitution conform to the terms set forth in the Master Agreement.

 

“Rating Agency or Rating Agencies”: Moody’s 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.

 

“Realized Loss”: With respect to any Liquidated Mortgage Loan, 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 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 (i) the Floating Rate Certificates, the Close of Business on the Business Day immediately preceding the related Distribution Date; provided, however, that following the date on which Definitive Certificates for any of the Floating Rate Certificates are available pursuant to Section 5.02, the Record Date for such Certificates that are Definitive Certificates shall be the last Business Day of the calendar month preceding the month in which the related Distribution Date occurs and (ii) the Fixed Rate Certificates, the Class P Certificates, the Class C Certificates and the Residual Certificates, the Close of Business on the last Business Day of the calendar month preceding the month in which the related Distribution Date occurs.

 

“Reference Banks”: Those banks (i) with an established place of business in London, England, (ii) not controlling, under the control of or under common control with the Originator, the Servicer or any Affiliate thereof and (iii) which have been designated as such by the Trustee, after consultation with the Depositor; provided, however, that if fewer than two of such banks provide a LIBOR rate, then any leading banks selected by the Trustee after consultation with the Depositor which are engaged in transactions in United States dollar deposits in the international Eurocurrency market.

 

“Refinanced Mortgage Loan”: A Mortgage Loan the proceeds of which were not used to purchase the related Mortgaged Property.

 

“Regular Certificate”: Any of the Fixed Rate Certificates, Floating Rate Certificates, Class C Certificates or Class P Certificates.

 

“Regulation AB”: Subpart 229.1100 - Asset Backed Securities (Regulation AB), 17 C.F.R. §§229.1100 - 229.1123, as such may be amended from time to time, and subject to such clarification and interpretation as have been provided by the Commission in the adopting release (Asset-Backed Securities, Securities Act Release No. 33-8518, 70 Fed. Reg. 1,506, 1,531 (Jan. 7, 2005)) or by the staff of the Commission, or as may be provided by the Commission or its staff from time to time.

 

“Relief Act”: The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, or any state law providing for similar relief.

 

“Relief Act Interest Shortfall”: With respect to any Distribution Date, for any Mortgage Loan with respect to which there has been a reduction in the amount of interest collectible thereon for the most recently ended Due Period as a result of the application of the Relief Act, the amount by which (i) interest collectible on such Mortgage Loan during such Due Period is less than (ii) one month’s interest on the Stated Principal Balance of such Mortgage Loan at the Mortgage Rate for such Mortgage Loan before giving effect to the application of the Relief Act.

 

“REMIC”: A “real estate mortgage investment conduit” within the meaning of Section 860D of the Code.

 

“REMIC 1”: 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 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 (including the PMI Policy), required to be maintained pursuant to this Agreement and any proceeds thereof, (iv) the Depositor’s rights under the Assignment Agreement (including any security interest created thereby) and (v) the Collection Account, the Distribution Account (subject to the last sentence of this definition) 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, a REMIC election will not be made with respect to the Net WAC Rate Carryover Reserve Account, the Basis Risk Cap Agreements, any Servicer Prepayment Charge Payment Amounts, the Swap Account, the Supplemental Interest Trust or the Interest Rate Swap Agreement.

 

“REMIC 1 Regular Interests”: Any of the separate non-certificated beneficial ownership interests in REMIC 1 issued hereunder and designated as a “regular interest” in REMIC 1. Each REMIC 1 Regular Interest shall accrue interest at the related Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through 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 Principal Balance as set forth in the Preliminary Statement hereto.

 

“REMIC 2”: The segregated pool of assets consisting of all of the REMIC 1 Regular Interests and conveyed in trust to the Trustee, for the benefit of REMIC 3, as holder of the REMIC 2 Regular Interests, and the Class R Certificateholders, as Holders of the Class R-2 Interest, pursuant to Article II hereunder, and all amounts deposited therein, with respect to which a separate REMIC election is to be made.

 

“REMIC 2 Interest Loss Allocation Amount”: With respect to any Distribution Date, an amount equal to (a) the product of (i) 50 % of the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans and related REO Properties then outstanding and (ii) the Uncertificated REMIC 2 Pass-Through Rate for REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTAA minus the Marker Rate, divided by (b) 12.

 

“REMIC 2 Marker Allocation Percentage”: 50% of any amount payable or loss attributable from the Mortgage Loans, which shall be allocated to REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTAA, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA1A, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA1F, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA2, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA3, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA4, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM1, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM2, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM3, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM4, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM5, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM6, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM7, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM8, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM9, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM10, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTZZ and REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTP.

 

“REMIC 2 Overcollateralization Target Amount”: 0.50% of the Overcollateralization Target Amount.

 

“REMIC 2 Overcollateralization Amount”: With respect to any date of determination, (i) 0.50% of the aggregate Uncertificated Principal Balance of the REMIC 2 Regular Interests (other than REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTP) minus (ii) the aggregate Uncertificated Principal Balance of REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA1A, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA1F, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA2, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA3, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA4, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM1, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM2, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM3, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM4, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM5, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM6, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM7, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM8, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM9 and REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM10, in each case as of such date of determination.

 

“REMIC 2 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 related REO Properties then outstanding and (ii) 1 minus a fraction, the numerator of which is two times the aggregate Uncertificated Principal Balance of REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA1A, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA1F, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA2, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA3, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA4, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM1, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM2, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM3, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM4, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM5, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM6, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM7, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM8, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM9 and REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM10 and the denominator of which is the aggregate Uncertificated Principal Balance of REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA1A, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA1F, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA2, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA3, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA4, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM1, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM2, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM3, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM4, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM5, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM6, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM7, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM8, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM9, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM10 and REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTZZ.

 

“REMIC 2 Regular Interests”: One of the separate non-certificated beneficial ownership interests in REMIC 2 issued hereunder and designated as a Regular Interest in REMIC 2. Each REMIC 2 Regular Interest shall accrue interest at the related Uncertificated REMIC 2 Pass-Through 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 Principal Balance as set forth in the Preliminary Statement hereto. The following is a list of each of the REMIC 2 Regular Interests: REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTAA, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA1A, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA1F, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA2, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA3, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA4, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM1, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM2, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM3, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM4, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM5, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM6, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM7, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM8, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM9, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM10, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTZZ, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTP, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTIO, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTSC, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTNSC and REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTXX.

 

“REMIC 2 Sub WAC Allocation Percentage”: 50% of any amount payable or loss attributable from the Mortgage Loans, which shall be allocated to REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTSC, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTNSC and REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTXX.

 

“REMIC 3”: The segregated pool of assets consisting of all of the REMIC 2 Regular Interests conveyed in trust to the Trustee, for the benefit of the Holders of the Regular Certificates (other than the Class C Certificates or the Class P Certificates), the Class C Interest, the Class P Interest, the Class IO Interest and the Class R Certificates (in respect of the Class R-3 Interest), pursuant to Article II hereunder, and all amounts deposited therein, with respect to which a separate REMIC election is to be made.

 

“REMIC 4”: The segregated pool of assets consisting of the Class C Interest conveyed in trust to the Trustee, for the benefit of the Holders of the Class C Certificates and the Class R-X Certificates (in respect of the Class R-4 Interest), pursuant to Article II hereunder, and all amounts deposited therein, with respect to which a separate REMIC election is to be made.

 

“REMIC 5”: The segregated pool of assets consisting of the Class P Interest conveyed in trust to the Trustee, for the benefit of the Holders of the Class P Certificates and the Class R-X Certificates (in respect of the Class R-5 Interest), pursuant to Article II hereunder, and all amounts deposited therein, with respect to which a separate REMIC election is to be made.

 

“REMIC 6”: The segregated pool of assets consisting of the Class IO Interest conveyed in trust to the Trustee, for the benefit of the Holders of the REMIC 6 Regular Interest SWAP IO and the Class R-X Certificates (in respect of the Class R-6 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 Subchapter M of Chapter 1 of the Code, and related provisions, and regulations and rulings promulgated thereunder, as the foregoing may be in effect from time to time.

 

“REMIC Regular Interests”: The REMIC 1 Regular Interests, the REMIC 2 Regular Interests, the Class C Interest, the Class P Interest and the Class IO Interest.

 

“Remittance Report”: A report prepared by the Servicer and delivered to the Trustee pursuant to Section 4.04.

 

“Rents from Real Property”: With respect to any REO Property, gross income of the character described in Section 856(d) of the Code.

 

“REO Account”: The account or accounts maintained by the Servicer in respect of an REO Property pursuant to Section 3.24.

 

“REO Disposition”: The sale or other disposition of an REO Property on behalf of the Trust Fund.

 

“REO Imputed Interest”: As to any REO Property, for any calendar month during which such REO Property was at any time part of the Trust Fund, 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 of the Mortgage Loans and REO Properties pursuant to Section 10.01 that is allocable to such REO Property) or otherwise, net of any portion of such amounts (i) payable pursuant to Section 3.24 in respect of the proper operation, management and maintenance of such REO Property or (ii) payable or reimbursable to the Servicer pursuant to Section 3.24 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 the Trust Fund through foreclosure or deed-in-lieu of foreclosure, as described in Section 3.24.

 

“Reportable Event”: The meaning set forth in Section 4.05(b)(ii).

 

“Request for Release”: A release signed by a Servicing Officer, in 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 1%) of the one-month United States dollar lending rates which banks in The City of New York selected by the Depositor 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, in the case of any Interest Determination Date after the initial Interest Determination Date, the lowest one-month United States dollar lending rate which such New York banks selected by the Depositor 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 Fannie Mae 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”: 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, any director, any vice president, any assistant vice president, the Secretary, any assistant secretary, the Treasurer, any assistant treasurer 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 McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., or its successor in interest.

 

“Securities Act”: The Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder.

 

“Seller”: Greenwich Capital Financial Products, Inc., a Delaware corporation, in its capacity as Seller under the Assignment Agreement.

 

“Senior Principal Distribution Amount”: The excess of (x) the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class A Certificates immediately prior to such Distribution Date over (y) the lesser of (A) the product of (i) 72.00% 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 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) minus the related Overcollateralization Floor.

 

“Servicer”: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. or any successor servicer appointed as herein provided, in its capacity as a servicer hereunder.

 

“Servicer Certification”: As defined in Section 4.05(b)(iii).

 

“Servicer Event of Termination”: One or more of the events described in Section 7.01.