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POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT

Pooling and Servicing Agreement

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Title: POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT
Date: 7/19/2007

POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT, Parties: accredited acceptance corp , accredited home lenders  inc
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[ACCREDITED ACCEPTANCE CORP.]

Depositor,

[ACCREDITED HOME LENDERS, INC.]

Servicer and Sponsor,

and

[                                           ]

Trustee

POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT

Dated as of [                      ], 20[      ]

 


Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates

Series [              ]

 


 


TABLE OF CONTENTS

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This Pooling and Servicing Agreement, dated and effective as of [              ], is entered into among Accredited Acceptance Corp., as depositor (the “Depositor”), Accredited Home Lenders, Inc., as servicer (the “Servicer”), and [TRUSTEE], 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 [              ] classes of certificates, designated as (i) [the Class 1-A1-A Certificates, (ii) the Class 1-A1-B Certificates, (iii) the Class 1-A1-C Certificates, (iv) the Class 1-AM Certificates, (v) the Class 2-A Certificates, (vi) the Class 1-M-1 Certificates, (vii) the Class 1-M-2 Certificates, (viii) the Class 1-M-3 Certificates, (ix) the Class 1-M-4 Certificates, (x) the Class 1-M-5 Certificates, (xi) the Class 1-M-6 Certificates, (xii) the Class 1-M-7 Certificates, (xiii) the Class 1-M-8 Certificates, (xiv) the Class 1-B Certificates, (xv) the Class 1-C Certificates, (xvi) the Class 2-C Certificates, (xvii) the Class 1-P Certificates, (xviii) the Class 2-P Certificates, and (xix) the Class R Certificates.]

REMIC 1

As provided herein, the Trustee will elect to treat the segregated pool of assets consisting of Loan Group 1 and certain other related assets (other than the Group 1 Net WAC Shortfall Reserve Fund, any related Servicer Prepayment Charge Payment Amounts, the Class M Interest Reserve Fund and, for the avoidance of doubt, the Group 1 Supplemental Interest Trust, the Group 1 Derivative Account, the Group 1 Interest Rate Swap Agreement, the Group 1 Cap Contracts and the Group 1 Collateral Account) subject to this Agreement as a REMIC for federal income tax purposes, and such segregated pool of assets will be designated as “REMIC 1.” The Class R-1 Interest will be 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 will be certificated.

 

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REMIC 1

Pass-Through Rate

  

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Principal Balance

  

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Maturity Date (1)

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REMIC 1

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REMIC 1

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(1) For purposes of Section 1.860G-1(a)(4)(iii) of the Treasury regulations, the Distribution Date in the month following the maturity date for the Mortgage Loan in Loan Group 1 with the latest possible maturity date has been designated as the “latest possible maturity date” for each REMIC 1 Regular Interest.
(2) Calculated in accordance with the definition of “Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate” in this Agreement.

REMIC 2

As provided herein, the Trustee will elect to treat the segregated pool of assets consisting of Loan Group 2 and certain other related assets (other than the Group 2 Net WAC Shortfall Reserve Fund, any related Servicer Prepayment Charge Payment Amounts and, for the avoidance of doubt, the Group 2 Supplemental Interest Trust, the Group 2 Derivative Account, the Group 2 Interest Rate Swap Agreement, the Group 2 Cap Contract and the Group 2 Collateral Account) subject to this Agreement as a REMIC for federal income tax purposes, and such segregated pool of assets will be designated as “REMIC 2.” The Class R-2 Interest will be the sole class of Residual Interests in REMIC 2 for purposes of the REMIC Provisions. 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 will be certificated.

 

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REMIC 2

Pass-Through Rate

  

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Principal Balance

  

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Maturity Date (1)

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Designation

  

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REMIC 2

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Principal Balance

  

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Maturity Date (1)

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Designation

  

Uncertificated

REMIC 2

Pass-Through Rate

  

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Principal Balance

  

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Maturity Date (1)

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(1) For purposes of Section 1.860G-1(a)(4)(iii) of the Treasury regulations, the Distribution Date in the month following the maturity date for the Mortgage Loan in Loan Group 2 with the latest possible maturity date has been designated as the “latest possible maturity date” for each REMIC 2 Regular Interest.
(2) Calculated in accordance with the definition of “Uncertificated REMIC 2 Pass-Through Rate” in this Agreement.

REMIC 3

As provided in this Agreement, the Trustee will make an election to treat the segregated pool of assets consisting of the REMIC 1 Regular Interests and the REMIC 2 Regular Interests as a REMIC for federal income tax purposes, and such segregated pool of assets will be designated as “REMIC 3”. The Class R-3 Interest will represent the sole class of Residual Interests in REMIC 3 for purposes of the REMIC Provisions. The following table irrevocably sets forth the designation, the Uncertificated REMIC 3 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 3 Regular Interests (as defined herein). None of the REMIC 3 Regular Interests will be certificated.

 

Designation

  

Uncertificated

REMIC 3

Pass-Through Rate

  

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Principal Balance

  

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Maturity Date (1)

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(1) For purposes of Section 1.860G-1(a)(4)(iii) of the Treasury regulations, the Distribution Date immediately following the maturity date for the Mortgage Loan in Loan Group 1 with the latest maturity date has been designated as the “latest possible maturity date” for each REMIC 3 Group 1 Regular Interest (as defined herein), and the Distribution Date immediately following the maturity date for the Mortgage Loan in Loan Group 2 with the latest maturity date has been designated as the “latest possible maturity date” for each REMIC 3 Group 2 Regular Interest (as defined herein).
(2) Calculated in accordance with the definition of “Uncertificated REMIC 3 Pass-Through Rate” in this Agreement.
(3) REMIC 3 Regular Interest 1-IO and REMIC 3 Regular Interest 2-IO will not have Uncertificated Principal Balances but will accrue interest on their respective uncertificated notional amounts calculated in accordance with the related definition of “Uncertificated Notional Amount” herein.

REMIC 4

As provided in this Agreement, the Trustee will make an election to treat the segregated pool of assets consisting of the REMIC 4 Regular Interests 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 will represent the sole class of Residual Interests in REMIC 4 for purposes of the REMIC Provisions.

The following table irrevocably sets forth the designation, the Pass-Through Rate, the Initial 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 and interests that represents ownership of one or more of the Regular Interests in REMIC 4 created hereunder.

Each Certificate, other than the Class R Certificates, represents ownership of a Regular Interest in REMIC 4 and also represents (i) the right to receive, or the obligation to make, as described herein, payments with respect to the related Net WAC Shortfall Amount (as defined herein) and (ii) the obligation to pay, or the right to receive, as described herein, related Class IO Distribution Amounts (as defined herein). The entitlement to principal of the Regular Interest which corresponds to each Certificate shall be equal in amount and timing to the entitlement to principal of such Certificate.

 

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Class Designation

  

Initial Certificate

Principal Balance

  

Pass-Through Rate

  

Assumed Final

Maturity Date (1)

[              ]

        

[    ]

[              ]

        

[    ]

[              ]

        

[    ]

[              ]

        

[    ]

[              ]

        

[    ]

[              ]

        

[    ]

[              ]

        

[    ]

[              ]

        

[    ]

[              ]

        

[    ]

[              ]

        

[    ]

[              ]

        

[    ]

[              ]

        

[    ]

[              ]

        

[    ]

[              ]

        

[    ]

[              ]

        

[    ]

[              ]

        

[    ]

[              ]

        

[    ]

[              ]

        

[    ]

[              ]

        

[    ]

[              ]

        

[    ]


(1) For purposes of Section 1.860G-1(a)(4)(iii) of the Treasury regulations, the Distribution Date in the month following the maturity date for the Mortgage Loan in Loan Group 1 with the latest maturity date has been designated as the “latest possible maturity date” for each Regular Interest in REMIC 4 the ownership of which is represented by the Class 1-A, Class 1-M, Class 1-B, Class 1-C and Class 1-P Certificates and the Class 1-IO Interest, and the Distribution Date in the month following the maturity date for the Mortgage Loan in Loan Group 2 with the latest maturity date has been designated as the “latest possible maturity date” for each Regular Interest in REMIC 4 the ownership of which is represented by the Class 2-A, Class 2-C and Class 2-P Certificates and the Class 2-IO Interest.
(2) This Class of Certificates represents ownership of a Regular Interest in REMIC 4. Any amount distributed on this Class of Certificates on any Distribution Date in excess of the amount distributable on the related Regular Interest in REMIC 4 on such Distribution Date shall be treated for federal income tax purposes as having been paid from the related Net WAC Shortfall Reserve Fund or the related Supplemental Interest Trust, as applicable, and any amount distributable on the related Regular Interest in REMIC 4 on such Distribution Date in excess of the amount distributable on such Class of Certificates on such Distribution Date shall be treated for such purposes as having been distributed to the Holders of such Certificates and then paid by such Holders to the related Supplemental Interest Trust, all pursuant to and as further provided in Section 4.10 and Section 4.11 hereof.
(3) Calculated in accordance with the definition of “Pass-Through Rate” in this Agreement. Each Regular Interest in REMIC 4 which corresponds to a Class 1-A, Class 2-A, Class 1-B or Class 1-M Certificate will have the same Pass-Through Rate as such Certificate, except with respect to the related Net WAC Rate. The Net WAC Rate for each such Regular Interest in REMIC 4 and Certificate is specified in the related definition of “Net WAC Rate .”
(4) The Class 1-C Certificates and Class 2-C Certificates will accrue interest at their variable Pass-Through Rates on their Notional Balances outstanding from time to time, which shall equal the aggregate Uncertificated Principal Balances of the REMIC 3 Group 1 Regular Interests (other than REMIC 3 Regular Interest 1-P) or the REMIC 3 Group 2 Regular Interests (other than REMIC 3 Regular Interest 2-P), respectively. The Class C Certificates will not accrue interest on their Certificate Principal Balances.

 

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(5) The Class 1-P Certificates and Class 2-P Certificates do not accrue interest.
(6) For federal income tax purposes, the Class 1-IO Interest and Class 2-IO Interest will not have Uncertificated Principal Balances, but will have notional amounts equal to the Uncertificated Notional Amounts of REMIC 3 Regular Interest 1-IO and REMIC 3 Regular Interest 2-IO, respectively.
(7) For federal income tax purposes, the Class 1-IO Interest and Class 2-IO Interest will not have Pass-Through Rates, but will be entitled to 100% of the amounts distributed on REMIC 3 Regular Interest 1-IO and REMIC 3 Regular Interest 2-IO, respectively.

 

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ARTICLE I

DEFINITIONS

Section 1.01. Defined Terms.

Whenever used in this Agreement, 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 Class A, Class M and Class B Certificates shall accrue on the basis of a 360-day year and the actual number of days in the related Accrual Period. All calculations of interest on the Class C Certificates will be made on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months. The Class 1-P, Class 2-P and Class R Certificates do not accrue interest.

“Accepted Servicing Practices”: The Servicer’s normal servicing practices, which in general will conform to the mortgage servicing practices of prudent mortgage lending institutions which service, for their own account, mortgage loans of the same type as the Mortgage Loans in the jurisdictions in which the related Mortgaged Properties are located.

“Accrual Period”: With respect to each Class of Certificates (other than the Class C, Class P and Class R Certificates) and the Distribution Date in [              ] the period commencing on the Closing Date and ending on the day preceding the Distribution Date in [              ] and (ii) with respect to any Distribution Date after the Distribution Date in [              ] the period commencing on the Distribution Date in the month immediately preceding the month in which such Distribution Date occurs and ending on the day preceding such Distribution Date. With respect to the Class C Certificates and any Distribution Date, the calendar month immediately preceding such Distribution Date.

“Adjustment Date”: As to each adjustable-rate Mortgage Loan, each date set forth in the related Mortgage Note on which an adjustment to the interest rate on such Mortgage Loan becomes effective.

“Advance”: As to any Mortgage Loan, any advance made by the Servicer on any Distribution Date pursuant to Section 3.18.

“Affected Party”: As defined in the related Interest Rate Swap Agreement.

“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.

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

 

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“Agreement”: This Pooling and Servicing Agreement and all amendments hereof.

“Allocated Realized Loss Amount”: With respect to any Class of Offered Certificates and the Class 1-B Certificates and any Distribution Date, an amount equal to the sum of any Realized Loss allocated to that Class of Certificates on that Distribution Date (other than, with respect to the [                      ] Certificates, a Realized Loss which was covered by the Certificate Guaranty Insurance Policy) and any Allocated Realized Loss Amount for that Class remaining unpaid from any previous Distribution Date, minus any Subsequent Recoveries applied to such Allocated Realized Loss Amount.

“Assessment of Compliance” As defined in Section 3.10.

“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 of record the sale of the Mortgage.

“Attestation Report”: As defined in Section 3.10.

“Available Distribution Amount”: With respect to any Distribution Date and any Loan Group, an amount equal to the amount received by the Trustee and available in the Certificate Account on that Distribution Date. The Available Distribution Amount will generally be equal to (i) the sum of (1) the aggregate amount of scheduled payments on the related Mortgage Loans received or advanced that were due during the related Due Period and (2) any unscheduled payments and receipts, including mortgagor prepayments on such Mortgage Loans, Insurance Proceeds, Liquidation Proceeds and Subsequent Recoveries, received during the related Prepayment Period, minus (ii) (A) amounts reimbursable therefrom to the Trustee and the Servicer, Servicing Fees, the Policy Premium payable to the Certificate Insurer, any amounts needed to reimburse the Servicer for amounts due under and this Agreement to the extent such amounts have not been retained by, or paid previously to the Servicer, and (B) amounts payable to the related Supplemental Interest Trust in respect of related Net Swap Payments and related Swap Termination Payments other than Swap Termination Payments payable to the related Swap Provider resulting from a Swap Provider Trigger Event.

“AVM Mortgage Loan”: A Mortgage Loan which was originated using an automated valuation model to provide an estimate of value for a specific property in lieu of a standard appraisal in accordance with the Sponsor’s Underwriting Guidelines in effect at the time of origination.

“Bankruptcy Code”: The Bankruptcy Code of 1978, as amended.

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

“Book-Entry Certificate”: Each class of the Offered Certificates for so long as they are issued, maintained and transferred at the Depository.

 

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“Business Day”: Any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a day on which banking institutions in California or New York (and such other state or states in which the Collection Account or the Certificate Account are at the time located) 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 close.

“Cap Contracts”: The Group 1 Cap Contracts or Group 2 Cap Contract, as applicable.

“Cap Counterparties”: The Group 1 Cap Counterparty or Group 2 Cap Counterparty, as applicable.

“Cash Liquidation”: As to any defaulted Mortgage Loan other than a Mortgage Loan as to which an REO Acquisition occurred, a determination by the Servicer that it has received all Insurance Proceeds, Liquidation Proceeds and other payments or cash recoveries which the Servicer reasonably and in good faith expects to be finally recoverable with respect to such Mortgage Loan.

“Certificate”: Any Regular Certificate or Class R Certificate.

“Certificate Account”: The trust account or accounts created and maintained pursuant to Section 4.01, which shall be entitled [TRUSTEE], in trust for registered holders of [              ], Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series [              ], and which account or accounts must each be an Eligible Account.

“Certificate Account Deposit Date”: With respect to any Distribution Date, the Business Day immediately preceding such Distribution Date.

“Certificateholder” or “Holder”: The Person in whose name a Certificate is registered in the Certificate Register, except that only a Permitted Transferee shall be a holder of a Residual Certificate for any purposes hereof and, solely for the purposes of giving any consent pursuant to this Agreement, any Certificate registered in the name of the Depositor, the Sponsor, the Trustee, or the Servicer or any affiliate thereof shall be deemed not to be outstanding and the Voting Rights to which such Certificate 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 shall be entitled to rely upon a certification of the Depositor or the Servicer in determining if any Certificates are registered in the name of the respective affiliate. All references in this Agreement 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 in this Agreement; 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 Guaranty Insurance Policy”: The certificate guaranty insurance policy issued by the Certificate Insurer for the benefit of the [                      ] Certificateholders.

“Certificate Insurer”: [                      ], a [                      ] domiciled stock insurance corporation, or any successor thereto as provided in the Agreement.

 

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“Certificate Margin” The Certificate Margin for the Offered Certificates and Class 1-B Certificates, and for purposes of the definition of “Group 1 Marker Rate”, “Group 2 Marker Rate”, “Group 1 Maximum Uncertificated Accrued Interest Deferral Amount”, or “Group 2 Maximum Uncertificated Accrued Interest Deferral Amount”, each REMIC 3 Regular Interest for which such Certificates are Corresponding Certificates, shall be:

Certificate Margin

 

Class

   (1)     (2)  

[    ]

   [     ]%   [     ]%

[    ]

   [     ]%   [     ]%

[    ]

   [     ]%   [     ]%

[    ]

   [     ]%   [     ]%

[    ]

   [     ]%   [     ]%

[    ]

   [     ]%   [     ]%

[    ]

   [     ]%   [     ]%

[    ]

   [     ]%   [     ]%

[    ]

   [     ]%   [     ]%

[    ]

   [     ]%   [     ]%

[    ]

   [     ]%   [     ]%

[    ]

   [     ]%   [     ]%

[    ]

   [     ]%   [     ]%

[    ]

   [     ]%   [     ]%

(1) Prior to the related Step-Up Date.
(2) On and after the related Step-Up Date.

“Certificate Owner”: With respect to a Book-Entry Certificate, the Person who is the beneficial owner of such Certificate, as reflected on the books of an indirect participating brokerage firm for which a Depository Participant acts as agent, if any, and otherwise on the books of a Depository Participant, if any, and otherwise on the books of the Depository.

“Certificate Principal Balance”: With respect to any Certificate (other than the Class 1-C, Class 2-C and Class R Certificates) as of any date of determination, the Initial Certificate Principal Balance thereof, increased by any Subsequent Recoveries allocated thereto, and reduced by the aggregate of (a) all amounts allocable to principal previously distributed with respect to such Certificate and (b) any reductions in the Certificate Principal Balance thereof deemed to have occurred in connection with allocations of Realized Losses in the manner described herein. With respect to the Class 1-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 3 Group 1 Regular Interests, over (B) the then aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class 1-A, Class 1-M, Class 1-B and Class 1-P Certificates then outstanding. With respect to the Class 2-C Certificates as of any date of determination, an amount equal to the

 

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excess, if any, of (A) the then aggregate Uncertificated Principal Balance of the REMIC 3 Group 2 Regular Interests, over (B) the then aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class 2-A Certificates and Class 2-P Certificates then outstanding.

“Certificate Register”: The register maintained pursuant to Section 5.02.

“Class”: Collectively, all of the Certificates bearing the same designation.

“Class 1-A Certificates”: [                                                             ].

“Class 1-A Principal Distribution Amount”: For any Distribution Date will equal the excess of (1) the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class 1-A Certificates immediately prior to such Distribution Date, over (2) the lesser of (x) [    ]% of the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Group 1 Loans for such Distribution Date after giving effect to distributions to be made on that Distribution Date and (y) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Group 1 Loans for such Distribution Date after giving effect to distributions to be made on that Distribution Date minus the Group 1 Overcollateralization Floor.

“Class 1-A1 Certificates”: [                                                             ].

“Class 1-C Distribution Amount”: With respect to any Distribution Date, the sum of (i) the Monthly Interest Distributable Amount for the Class 1-C Certificates for such Distribution Date, (ii) any Group 1 Overcollateralization Release Amount for such Distribution Date and (iii) without duplication, any Subsequent Recoveries related to Loan Group 1 not distributed to the Class 1-A, Class 1-M and Class 1-B Certificates on such Distribution Date; provided, however that on any Distribution Date after the Distribution Date on which the Certificate Principal Balances of the Class 1-A, Class 1-M, Class 1-B and Class 1-P Certificates have been reduced to zero, the Class 1-C Distribution Amount shall include the Group 1 Overcollateralization Amount.

“Class 1-IO Interest”: An uncertificated interest in the Trust Fund held by the Trustee on behalf of the Supplemental Interest Trust, evidencing a Regular Interest in REMIC 4 for purposes of the REMIC Provisions.

“Class 1-M Certificates”: [                                                             ].

“Class 2-A Principal Distribution Amount”: For any Distribution Date will equal the excess of (1) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class 2-A Certificates immediately prior to such Distribution Date, over (2) the lesser of (x) [    ]% of the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Group 2 Loans for such Distribution Date after giving effect to distributions to be made on that Distribution Date and (y) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Group 2 Loans for such Distribution Date after giving effect to distributions to be made on that Distribution Date minus the Group 2 Overcollateralization Floor.

“Class 2-C Distribution Amount”: With respect to any Distribution Date, the sum of (i) the Monthly Interest Distributable Amount for the Class 2-C Certificates for such Distribution Date, (ii) any Group 2 Overcollateralization Release Amount for such Distribution Date and (iii) without duplication, any Subsequent Recoveries related to Loan Group 2 not distributed to the

 

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Class 2-A Certificates on such Distribution Date; provided, however that on any Distribution Date after the Distribution Date on which the Certificate Principal Balances of the Class 2-A Certificates and Class 2-P Certificates have been reduced to zero, the Class 2-C Distribution Amount shall include the Group 2 Overcollateralization Amount.

“Class 2-IO Interest”: An uncertificated interest in the Trust Fund held by the Trustee on behalf of the Supplemental Interest Trust, evidencing a Regular Interest in REMIC 4 for purposes of the REMIC Provisions.

“Class A Certificates”: [                                                               ].

“Class C Certificates ”: [                                                               ].

“Class IO Interests”: [                                                               ].

“Class IO Distribution Amount”: Any of the Group 1 Class IO Distribution Amount or the Group 2 Class IO Distribution Amount.

“Class 1-M-4 Interest Reserve Fund Amount”: The amount deposited in the Class M Interest Reserve Fund on the Closing Date by the Depositor to cover Net WAC Shortfall Amounts on the Class 1-M-4 Certificates, reduced by any distributions to the Class 1-M-4 Certificates pursuant to Section 4.15 on previous Distribution Dates. Initially, $ [              ].

“Class 1-M-5 Interest Reserve Fund Amount”: The amount deposited in the Class M Interest Reserve Fund on the Closing Date by the Depositor to cover Net WAC Shortfall Amounts on the Class 1-M-5 Certificates, reduced by any distributions to the Class 1-M-5 Certificates pursuant to Section 4.15 on previous Distribution Dates. Initially, $ [              ].

“Class 1-M-6 Interest Reserve Fund Amount”: The amount deposited in the Class M Interest Reserve Fund on the Closing Date by the Depositor to cover Net WAC Shortfall Amounts on the Class 1-M-6 Certificates, reduced by any distributions to the Class 1-M-6 Certificates pursuant to Section 4.15 on previous Distribution Dates. Initially, $ [              ].

“Class 1-M-7 Interest Reserve Fund Amount”: The amount deposited in the Class M Interest Reserve Fund on the Closing Date by the Depositor to cover Net WAC Shortfall Amounts on the Class 1-M-7 Certificates, reduced by any distributions to the Class 1-M-7 Certificates pursuant to Section 4.15 on previous Distribution Dates. Initially, $ [              ].

“Class M Interest Reserve Fund”: A reserve fund to cover Net WAC Shortfall Amounts on the Class 1-M-4, Class 1-M-5, Class 1-M-6 and Class 1-M-7 Certificates as described in Section 4.15.

“Class P Certificates ”: [                                                               ].

“Class R Certificate”: Any one of the Class R Certificates as designated on the face thereof substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit B-4, evidencing the ownership of the Class R-1 Interest, Class R-2 Interest, Class R-3 Interest and Class R-4 Interest.

 

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“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.

“Closing Date”: [            ].

“Code”: The Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

“Collateral Accounts”: Any of the Group 1 Collateral Account or the Group 2 Collateral Account.

“Collateral Value”: The appraised value of a Mortgaged Property based upon the lesser of (i) the appraisal (as reviewed and approved by the Sponsor) made at the time of the origination of the related Mortgage Loan, or (ii) the sales price of such Mortgaged Property at such time of origination. With respect to a Mortgage Loan the proceeds of which were used to refinance an existing mortgage loan, the appraised value of the Mortgaged Property based upon the appraisal (as reviewed and approved by the Sponsor) obtained at the time of refinancing.

“Collection Account”: The Eligible Account established and maintained by the Servicer pursuant to Section 3.02.

“Commission”: The Securities and Exchange Commission.

“Compensating Interest”: With respect to any Distribution Date, any payments made by the Servicer from its own funds to cover Prepayment Interest Shortfalls, which shall be equal to the lesser of (x) the sum of the related Servicing Fees for the related Distribution Date, and (y) the related Prepayment Interest Shortfall for such Distribution Date.

“Corporate Trust Office”: The principal corporate trust office of the Trustee at which at any particular time its corporate trust business related to this Agreement shall be administered, which office at the date of the execution of this Agreement is located at [                    ] Series [            ] ([            ]).

“Corresponding Certificate”: With respect to each REMIC 3 Regular Interest (other than REMIC 3 Regular Interests 1-AA, 2-AA, 1-ZZ, 2-ZZ, 1-IO and 2-IO), the Certificate with the corresponding designation. With respect to each REMIC 4 Regular Interest (other than the Class IO Interests), the related Certificate representing an ownership therein.

“Credit Enhancement Percentage”: For any Distribution Date and any Loan Group after the related Stepdown Date is the percentage equivalent of a fraction, the numerator of which is equal to (a) the excess of (i) the Aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the related Mortgage Loans for such Distribution Date (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related Due Period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related Prepayment Period) over (ii) (1) before the aggregate

 

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Certificate Principal Balance of the related Class A Certificates have been reduced to zero, the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the related Class A Certificates, (after taking into account distribution of the related Principal Distribution Amount for such Distribution Date) or (2) after such time, the Certificate Principal Balance of the most senior class of related Subordinate Certificates outstanding (after taking into account distribution of the related Principal Distribution Amount for such distribution date), and the denominator of which is equal to (b) the Aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the related Mortgage Loans for such Distribution Date (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).

“Credit Support Annex One”: The credit support annex, dated as of [            ], between the Group 1 Supplemental Interest Trust Trustee and [CAP/SWAP COUNTERPARTY], which is annexed to and forms part of the Group 1 Swap Agreement.

“Credit Support Annex Two”: The credit support annex, dated as of [            ], between the Group 2 Supplemental Interest Trust Trustee and [CAP/SWAP COUNTERPARTY], which is annex to and forms part of the Group 2 Swap Agreement.

“Credit Support Annex Three”: The credit support annex, dated as of [            ], between the Group 1 Supplemental Interest Trust Trustee and [CAP/SWAP COUNTERPARTY], which is annexed to and forms part of the Group 1 Cap I Contract.

“Credit Support Annex Four”: The credit support annex, dated as of [            ], between the Group 1 Supplemental Interest Trust Trustee and [CAP/SWAP COUNTERPARTY], which is annexed to and forms part of the Group 1 Cap II Contract.

“Credit Support Annex Five”: The credit support annex, dated as of [            ], between the Group 2 Supplemental Interest Trust Trustee and [CAP/SWAP COUNTERPARTY], which is annexed to and forms part of the Group 2 Cap Contract.

“Cross Collateralized Loss Payments”: For any distribution date and each Loan Group, the amount, if any, of Crossable Excess from such Loan Group available to cover Crossable Losses in the other Loan Group as provided in Sections 4.01(l)(vi) and (m)(v).

“Crossable Excess”: With respect to Loan Group 1 and Loan Group 2 and any Distribution Date, an amount equal to the related Net Monthly Excess Cashflow remaining after distributions made pursuant to Sections 4.01(l)(v) and (m)(iv), respectively.

“Crossable Losses”: With respect to either Loan Group and any Distribution Date, an amount equal to any Realized Losses suffered by any Mortgage Loan in such Loan Group, to the extent that such Realized Losses have not been covered by related Net Monthly Excess Cashflow on such Distribution Date, and any previously unreimbursed Realized Losses suffered by any Mortgage Loans in such Loan Group to the extent such Realized Losses have not been covered by related and non-related Net Monthly Excess Cashflow on prior Distribution Dates.

“Current Report The Current Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act.

 

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“Curtailment”: Any Principal Prepayment made by a Mortgagor which is not a Principal Prepayment in Full.

“Custodian”: [TRUSTEE].

“Cut-off Date”: With respect to the Mortgage Loans, [            ]. References herein to the “Cut-off Date,” when used with respect to more than one Mortgage Loan, shall be to the respective Cut-off Dates for such Mortgage Loans.

“Cut-off Date Balance”: Any of the Group 1 Cut-off Date Balance or Group 2 Cut-off Date Balance, as applicable.

“Defaulted Mortgage Loan” means any Mortgage Loan as to which the Mortgagor has failed to make unexcused three or more consecutive scheduled Monthly Payments.

“Defaulting Party”: As defined in the Interest Rate Swap Agreement.

“Deficiency Amount”: As applied to the [                    ] Certificates, (A) with respect to each Distribution Date prior to the related Final Scheduled Distribution Date, an amount equal to the sum of (i) the excess, if any, of (a) the aggregate amount of the Monthly Interest Distributable Amount on the [                    ] Certificates for that Distribution Date over (b) the funds available to make payment thereof pursuant to Article IV of this Agreement for that Distribution Date and (ii) the amount of any Realized Losses allocated to the [                    ] Certificates for such Distribution Date; and (B) with respect to the related Final Scheduled Distribution Date and the [                    ] Certificates, [as the case may be,] an amount equal to the sum of (i) the excess, if any, of (a) the amount of the Monthly Interest Distributable Amount on the [                    ] Certificates for the related Final Scheduled Distribution Date over (b) the funds available to make payment thereof pursuant to Article IV of this Agreement for the related Final Scheduled Distribution Date and (ii) the outstanding Certificate Principal Balance of the [                    ] Certificates due on the related Final Scheduled Distribution Date to the extent not paid from the related Available Distribution Amount on the related Final Scheduled Distribution Date. Any Deficiency Amount shall not include any Prepayment Interest Shortfalls, any Relief Act Shortfalls or any Net WAC Shortfall Amounts.

“Deficient Valuation”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, a valuation by a court of competent jurisdiction of the Mortgaged Property in an amount less than the then outstanding indebtedness under the Mortgage Loan, or any reduction in the amount of principal to be paid in connection with any scheduled Monthly Payment that constitutes a permanent forgiveness of principal, which valuation or reduction results from a proceeding under the Bankruptcy Code.

“Definitive Certificate”: Any definitive, fully registered Certificate.

“Deleted Mortgage Loan”: A Mortgage Loan replaced or to be replaced with a Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan.

“Delinquent”: A Mortgage Loan is “delinquent” if any payment due thereon is not made by the close of business on the day such payment is scheduled to be due. A Mortgage Loan is

 

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“30 days delinquent” if such payment has not been received by the close of business on the corresponding day of the month immediately succeeding the month in which such payment was due, or, if there is no such corresponding day ( e.g ., as when a 30-day month follows a 31-day month in which a payment was due on the 31st day of such month) then on the last day of such immediately succeeding month. Similarly for “60 days delinquent,” “90 days delinquent” and so on.

“Depositor” [                    ], or its successor in interest.

“Depository”: The Depository Trust Company, or any successor Depository hereafter named. The nominee of the initial Depository for purposes of registering those Certificates that are to be Book-Entry Certificates is Cede & Co. The Depository shall at all times be a “clearing corporation” as defined in Section 8-102(5) of the Uniform Commercial Code of the State of New York and a “clearing agency” registered pursuant to the provisions of Section 17A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

“Depository Participant”: A broker, dealer, bank or other financial institutions or other Person for whom from time to time a Depository effects book-entry transfers and pledges of securities deposited with the Depository.

“Derivative Account”: The Group 1 Derivative Account or Group 2 Derivative Account, as applicable.

“Determination Date”: With respect to any Distribution Date, the 15th day of the month in which such Distribution Date occurs or, if such day is not a Business Day, on the immediately preceding Business Day.

“Disqualified Organization”: Any organization defined as a “disqualified organization” under Section 860E(e)(5) of the Code, which includes any of the following: (i) the United States, any State or political subdivision thereof, any possession of the United States, or any agency or instrumentality of any of the foregoing (other than an instrumentality which is a corporation if all of its activities are subject to tax and, except for the Freddie Mac, a majority of its board of directors is not selected by such governmental unit), (ii) a foreign government, any international organization, or any agency or instrumentality of any of the foregoing, (iii) any organization (other than certain farmers’ cooperatives described in Section 521 of the Code) which is exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 1 of the Code (including the tax imposed by Section 511 of the Code on unrelated business taxable income), (iv) rural electric and telephone cooperatives described in Section 1381(a)(2)(C) of the Code and (v) any other Person so designated by the Trustee based upon an Opinion of Counsel that the holding of an Ownership Interest in a Class R Certificate by such Person may cause REMIC 1, REMIC 2, REMIC 3 or REMIC 4 or any Person having an Ownership Interest in any Class of Certificates (other than such Person) to incur a liability for any federal tax imposed under the Code that would not otherwise be imposed but for the Transfer of an Ownership Interest in a Class R Certificate to such Person. The terms “United States”, “State” and “international organization” shall have the meanings set forth in Section 7701 of the Code or successor provisions.

 

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

“Distribution Report” The Asset-Backed Issuer Distribution Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act.

“Due Date”: With respect to each Mortgage Loan, the first day of the month of the related Distribution Date.

“Due Period”: With respect to any Distribution Date, the period commencing on the second day of the month preceding the month of such Distribution Date (or, with respect to the first Due Period, the day following the Cut-off Date) and ending on the first day of the month in which such Distribution Date occurs.

“Eligible Account”: Any of (i) a segregated account maintained with a federal or state chartered depository institution (A) the short-term obligations of which are rated [A-1+] or better by Standard & Poor’s and [P-1] by Moody’s at the time of any deposit therein or if such account is maintained with PNC Bank, National Association, rated no less than [A-1] by Standard & Poor’s and no less than [P-1] by Moody’s or (B) insured by the FDIC (to the limits established by such Corporation), the uninsured deposits in which account are otherwise secured such that, as evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel (obtained by the Person requesting that the account be held pursuant to this clause (ii)) delivered to the Trustee prior to the establishment of such account, the Certificateholders will have a claim with respect to the funds in such account and a perfected first priority security interest against any collateral (which shall be limited to Permitted Investments, each of which shall mature not later than the Business Day immediately preceding the Distribution Date next following the date of investment in such collateral or the Distribution Date if such Permitted Investment is an obligation of the institution that maintains the Certificate Account, Insurance Account or Collection Account) securing such funds that is superior to claims of any other depositors or general creditors of the depository institution with which such account is maintained, (ii) a segregated trust account or accounts maintained with a federal or state chartered depository institution or trust company subject to regulations regarding fiduciary funds on deposit similar to Title 12 of the Code of Federal Regulations Section 9.10(b), which, in either case, has corporate trust powers, acting in its fiduciary capacity or (iii) a segregated account or accounts of a depository institution acceptable to the Rating Agencies (as evidenced in writing by the Rating Agencies that use of any such account as the Collection Account or the Certificate Account will not have an adverse effect on the then-current ratings assigned to the Classes of the Certificates then rated by the Rating Agencies). Eligible Accounts may bear interest.

“Estimated Swap Termination Payment”: As defined in the Interest Rate Swap Agreement.

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

“Excess Proceeds”: As defined in Section 3.22.

“Exchange Act”: The Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

 

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“Extra Principal Distribution Amount”: With respect to any Distribution Date and Loan Group, the lesser of (x) the related Overcollateralization Deficiency Amount for such Distribution Date and (y) the sum of (1) the related Net Monthly Excess Cashflow Amount for such Distribution Date and (2) amounts available from the related Supplemental Interest Trust to pay principal as provided in Section 4.01(n)(iii) and 4.01(o)(ii), as applicable, hereof.

“Fannie Mae” Fannie Mae (formerly, Federal National Mortgage Association) or any successor thereto.

“FDIC”: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any successor.

“Final Scheduled Distribution Date”: With respect to the Group 1 Certificates, the Distribution Date occurring in [    ]. With respect to the Class 2-A Certificates, the Distribution Date occurring in [    ].

“Freddie Mac”: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation or any successor.

“Gross Margin”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, the percentage set forth as the “Gross Margin” for such Mortgage Loan on the Mortgage Loan Schedule, as adjusted from time to time in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

“Group 1 Cap Contracts”: The interest rate cap agreements, dated as of [              ], between the Group 1 Cap Counterparty and Group 1 Supplemental Interest Trust Trustee, including any schedule, confirmations, credit support annex or other credit support document relating thereto.

“Group 1 Cap Counterparty”: The cap provider under the Group 1 Cap Contracts. Initially, the Group 1 Cap Counterparty shall be [CAP/SWAP COUNTERPARTY]

“Group 1 Certificates”: [                                                             ].

“Group 1 Class IO Distribution Amount”: As defined in Section 4.10 hereof. For purposes of clarity, the Group 1 Class IO Distribution Amount for any Distribution Date shall equal the amount payable to the Group I Supplemental Interest Trust with respect to the Group 1 Interest Rate Swap Agreement pursuant to the first and second sentences of Section 4.01(a) (sixth paragraph) on such Distribution Date in excess of the amount payable on the Class 1-IO Interest on such Distribution Date, all as further provided in Section 4.10 hereof.

“Group 1 Collateral Account”: Shall mean the segregated trust account created and maintained by the Group 1 Custodian pursuant to Section 4.14(i) hereof.

“Group 1 Credit Support Annexes”: Each of Credit Support Annex One, Credit Support Annex Three, and Credit Support Annex Four.

“Group 1 Custodian”: As defined in Section 4.14(i).

“Group 1 Cut-off Date Balance”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan in Loan Group 1, the Stated Principal Balance thereof as of the Cut-off Date.

 

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“Group 1 Derivative Account”: As defined in Section 4.10(i).

“Group 1 Derivative Contract”: Any of the Group 1 Cap Contracts or the Group 1 Interest Rate Swap Agreement, as applicable.

“Group 1 Derivative Termination Payment”: Any termination payment due under a Group 1 Derivative Contract upon the early termination of such Group 1 Derivative Contract.

“Group 1 Estimated Swap Termination Payment”: As defined in the Group 1 Interest Rate Swap Agreement.

“Group 1 Interest Rate Swap Agreement”: The interest rate swap agreement, dated as of [            ], between the Group 1 Supplemental Interest Trust Trustee and the Swap Provider for the benefit of the Class 1-A, Class 1-M and Class 1-B Certificates, which agreement provides for Net Swap Payments and Swap Termination Payments to be paid, as provided therein, including any schedule, confirmations, credit support annex or other credit support document relating thereto.

“Group 1 Loans”: The Mortgage Loans in Loan Group 1.

“Group 1 Marker Rate”: With respect to the Class 1-C Certificates and any Distribution Date, a per annum rate equal to two (2) times the weighted average of the Uncertificated REMIC 3 Pass-Through Rates for each REMIC 3 Group 1 Regular Interest for which a Class 1-A, Class 1-M or Class 1-B Certificate is the Corresponding Certificate and REMIC 3 Regular Interest 1-ZZ, with the rate on each such REMIC 3 Group 1 Regular Interest (other than REMIC 3 Regular Interests 1-AM and 1-ZZ) subject to a cap equal to the least of (i) LIBOR plus the Certificate Margin for the Corresponding Certificate for such Distribution Date, (ii) [11.50]% per annum and (iii) the Group 1 Net WAC Rate for the REMIC 4 Regular Interest the ownership of which is represented by the Corresponding Certificate for such Distribution Date for the purpose of this calculation, with the rate on REMIC 3 Regular Interest 1-AM subject to a cap equal to the least of (i) LIBOR plus the Certificate Margin for the Corresponding Certificate for such Distribution Date, (ii) [11.50]% per annum and (iii) the Group 1 Net WAC Rate for the REMIC 4 Regular Interest, the ownership of which is represented by the Corresponding Certificate for such Distribution Date, in each case, plus the Policy Premium Rate for the [            ] Certificates, for the purpose of this calculation, and with the rate on REMIC 3 Regular Interest 1-ZZ subject to a cap of zero for the purpose of this calculation; provided, however, that solely for this purpose, the related cap with respect to each such REMIC 3 Group 1 Regular Interest (other than REMIC 3 Regular Interest 1-ZZ) shall be multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is 30 and the denominator of which is the actual number of days in the related Accrual Period.

“Group 1 Maximum Uncertificated Accrued Interest Deferral Amount”: With respect to any Distribution Date, the excess of (i) the sum of (x) accrued interest at the Uncertificated REMIC 3 Pass-Through Rate applicable to REMIC 3 Regular Interest 1-ZZ for such Distribution Date on a balance equal to the Uncertificated Principal Balance of REMIC 3 Regular Interest 1-ZZ minus the REMIC 3 Group 1 Overcollateralized Amount, in each case for such Distribution Date and (y) [    ]% of the accrued interest on REMIC 3 Regular Interest 1-P at the applicable Uncertificated REMIC 3 Pass-Through Rate for such Distribution Date, over (ii) the aggregate

 

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amount of Uncertificated Accrued Interest for such Distribution Date on the REMIC 3 Group 1 Regular Interests for which the Class 1-A, Class 1-M and Class 1-B Certificates are the Corresponding Certificates, with the rate on each such REMIC 3 Group 1 Regular Interest (other than REMIC 3 Regular Interest 1-AM) subject to a cap equal to the least of (i) LIBOR plus the Certificate Margin for the Corresponding Certificate for such Distribution Date, (ii) [11.50]% per annum and (iii) the Group 1 Net WAC Rate for the REMIC 4 Regular Interest the ownership of which is represented by the Corresponding Certificate for such Distribution Date for the purpose of this calculation, and with the rate on REMIC 3 Regular Interest 1-AM subject to a cap equal to the least of (i) LIBOR plus the Certificate Margin for the Corresponding Certificate for such Distribution Date, (ii) [11.50]% per annum and (iii) the Group 1 Net WAC Rate for the REMIC 4 Regular Interest the ownership of which is represented by the Corresponding Certificate for such Distribution Date, in each case, plus the Policy Premium Rate for the [            ] Certificates, for the purpose of this calculation; provided, however, that solely for this purpose, the related cap with respect to each such REMIC 3 Group 1 Regular Interest shall be multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is 30 and the denominator of which is the actual number of days in the related Accrual Period.

“Group 1 Net Mortgage Rate”: The weighted average of the Net Mortgage Rates of the Group 1 Loans weighted on the basis of the Stated Principal Balances of the Group 1 Loans as of the related Due Date (prior to giving effect to any reduction in the Stated Principal Balances of such Mortgage Loans on such Due Date).

“Group 1 Net Swap Payment”: With respect to each Distribution Date, the net payment required to be made pursuant to the terms of the Group 1 Interest Rate Swap Agreement by either the Group 1 Swap Provider or the Group 1 Supplemental Interest Trust, which net payment shall not take into account any Group 1 Swap Termination Payment.

“Group 1 Net WAC Rate”: With respect to the Class 1-A, Class 1-M and Class 1-B Certificates and any Distribution Date, a per annum rate equal to the excess, if any, of (A) a per annum rate equal to the Group 1 Net Mortgage Rate over (B) (1) the sum of (a) a per annum rate equal to the Net Swap Payment with respect to the Group 1 Interest Rate Swap Agreement payable to the Group 1 Swap Provider on such Distribution Date, divided by the outstanding Stated Principal Balance of the Group 1 Loans as of the first day of the calendar month preceding the month in which the Distribution Date occurs, multiplied by 12, and (b) a per annum rate equal to any Swap Termination Payment with respect to the Group 1 Interest Rate Swap Agreement not due to a Swap Provider Trigger Event payable to the Group 1 Swap Provider on such Distribution Date, divided by the outstanding Stated Principal Balance of the Group 1 Loans as of the first day of the calendar month preceding the month in which the Distribution Date occurs, multiplied by 12, and (2) in the case of the [            ] Certificates, the Policy Premium Rate for the [            ] Certificates. The Group 1 Net WAC Rate will be adjusted to an effective rate reflecting the accrual of interest on an actual/360 basis. With respect to any Distribution Date and the REMIC 4 Regular Interests the ownership of which is represented by the Class 1-A, Class 1-M and Class 1-B Certificates, a per annum rate equal to the weighted average (adjusted for the actual number of days elapsed in the related Accrual Period) of the Uncertificated REMIC 3 Pass-Through Rates on the REMIC 3 Group 1 Regular Interests (other than REMIC 3 Regular Interest 1-IO), weighted on the basis of the Uncertificated Principal Balances of each such REMIC 3 Group 1 Regular Interest immediately prior to such Distribution Date, minus, in the case of the REMIC 4 Regular Interests the ownership of which is represented by the [            ] Certificates, the Policy Premium Rate for the [            ] Certificates.

 

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“Group 1 Net WAC Shortfall Reserve Fund”: A reserve fund established by the Trustee for the benefit of the Holders of the Group 1 Certificates and the Class 1-C Certficates, and funded on the Closing Date by or on behalf of the Depositor with an amount equal to the Group 1 Net WAC Shortfall Reserve Fund Deposit. The Group 1 Net WAC Shortfall Reserve Fund is an “outside reserve fund” within the meaning of Treasury regulation Section 1.860G-2(h), which is not an asset of any REMIC, the ownership of which is evidenced by the Class 1-C Certificates, and which is established and maintained pursuant to Section 4.07.

“Group 1 Net WAC Shortfall Reserve Fund Deposit”: With respect to the Group 1 Net WAC Shortfall Reserve Fund, an amount equal to $[5,000] which the Depositor shall fund initially pursuant to Section 4.07 hereof.

“Group 1 Optional Termination”: As defined in Section 9.01(b) of this Agreement.

“Group 1 Overcollateralization Deficiency Amount”: With respect to any Distribution Date, the amount, if any, by which the Group 1 Overcollateralization Target Amount exceeds the Group 1 Overcollateralized Amount on such Distribution Date (after giving effect to distributions in respect of the related Basic Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date).

“Group 1 Overcollateralization Floor”: With respect to any Distribution Date, [0.50]% of the Group 1 Cut-off Date Balance.

“Group 1 Overcollateralization Release Amount”: With respect to any Distribution Date, the lesser of (x) the related Principal Remittance Amount for such Distribution Date and (y) the excess, if any, of (i) the Group 1 Overcollateralized Amount for such Distribution Date (assuming that 100% of the related Principal Remittance Amount is applied as a principal payment on such Distribution Date) over (ii) the Group 1 Overcollateralization Target Amount for such Distribution Date.

“Group 1 Overcollateralization Target Amount”: With respect to any Distribution Date prior to the Group 1 Stepdown Date, [      ]% of the Group 1 Cut-off Date Balance. With respect to any Distribution Date on or after the Group 1 Stepdown Date, the greater of (x) [      ]% of the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Group 1 Loans and (y) the Group 1 Overcollateralization Floor; provided, however, that if a Group 1 Trigger Event is in effect on any Distribution Date, the Group 1 Overcollateralization Target Amount will be equal to the Group 1 Overcollateralization Target Amount on the prior Distribution Date.

“Group 1 Overcollateralized Amount”: For any Distribution Date, the amount, if any, by which (i) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the related mortgage loans (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related Due Period, to the extent received or advanced, unscheduled collections of principal received during the related Prepayment Period and any Realized Losses on the mortgage loans during the related Prepayment Period), exceeds (ii) the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class 1-A, Class 1-M, Class 1-B and the Class 1-P Certificates as of such Distribution Date (after giving effect to distributions in respect of the related Principal Remittance Amount to be made on such Distribution Date).

 

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“Group 1 Schedule”: The ISDA schedule, dated as of [            ], between the Group 1 Supplemental Interest Trust Trustee and [CAP/SWAP COUNTERPARTY]

“Group 1 Stepdown Date”: The earlier of (i) the first Distribution Date after the Distribution Date on which the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class 1-A Certificates have been reduced to zero and (ii) the later to occur of (x) the Distribution Date occurring in [        ] and (y) the first Distribution Date on which the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class 1-A Certificates (calculated, for this purpose only, prior to any distribution of principal to the holders of the related certificates) is less than or equal to [86.10]% of the aggregate principal balance of the Group 1 Loans, calculated 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.

“Group 1 Step-Up Date”: The first Distribution Date following the first month in which the aggregate unpaid principal balance of the Group 1 Loans, and properties acquired in respect thereof, remaining in the trust has been reduced to less than or equal to [10]% of the aggregate Group 1 Cut-off Date Balance.

“Group 1 Subordinate Class Principal Distribution Amount”: For any class of Class 1-M-1, Class 1-M-2, Class 1-M-3, Class 1-M-4, Class 1-M-5, Class 1-M-6, Class 1-M-7, Class 1-M-8 and Class 1-B Certificates and any Distribution Date, the excess of (1) the sum of (a) the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class 1-A Certificates (after taking into account distribution of the Class 1-A Principal Distribution Amount for such Distribution Date), (b) the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of any class(es) of Class 1-M-1, Class 1-M-2, Class 1-M-3, Class 1-M-4, Class 1-M-5, Class 1-M-6, Class 1-M-7 and Class 1-M-8 that are senior to the subject class (in each case, after taking into account distribution of the Group 1 Subordinate Class Principal Distribution Amount(s) for such more senior class(es) of Certificates for such Distribution Date) and (c) the Certificate Principal Balance of the subject class of Class 1-M-1, Class 1-M-2, Class 1-M-3, Class 1-M-4, Class 1-M-5, Class 1-M-6, Class 1-M-7, Class 1-M-8 and Class 1-B Certificates immediately prior to such Distribution Date over (2) the lesser of (a) the product of (x) [100]% minus the Stepdown Target Subordination Percentage for the subject class of Certificates and (y) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Group 1 Loans for such Distribution Date and (b) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Group 1 Loans for such Distribution Date minus the Group 1 Overcollateralization Floor; provided, however, that if such class of Class 1-M-1, Class 1-M-2, Class 1-M-3, Class 1-M-4, Class 1-M-5, Class 1-M-6, Class 1-M-7, Class 1-M-8 or Class 1-B Certificates is the only class of Group 1 Subordinate Certificates outstanding on such Distribution Date, that class will be entitled to receive the entire remaining related Principal Distribution Amount until the Certificate Principal Balance thereof is reduced to zero.

“Group 1 Supplemental Interest Trust”: The corpus of a trust created pursuant to Section 4.10 of this Agreement and designated as the “Group 1 Supplemental Interest Trust,” consisting of the Group 1 Interest Rate Swap Agreement, the Group 1 Derivative Account, the Group 1 Cap Contracts and the Class 1-IO Interest. For the avoidance of doubt, the Group 1 Supplemental Interest Trust does not constitute a part of the Trust Fund.

 

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“Group 1 Supplemental Interest Trust Trustee”: [TRUSTEE], or its successor in interest, or any successor trustee appointed as herein provided.

“Group 1 Swap Optional Termination Payment”: As defined in Section 9.01(b) hereof.

“Group 1 Swap Provider”: The swap provider under the Group 1 Interest Rate Swap Agreement either (a) entitled to receive payments from the Group 1 Supplemental Interest Trust from amounts payable by the Trust Fund with respect to the Mortgage Loans under this Agreement or (b) required to make payments to the Group 1 Supplemental Interest Trust for payment to the Trust Fund with respect to the Mortgage Loans, in either case pursuant to the terms of the Group 1 Interest Rate Swap Agreement, and any successor in interest or assign. Initially, the Group 1 Swap Provider shall be [CAP/SWAP COUNTERPARTY]

“Group 1 Trigger Event”: A Group 1 Trigger Event is in effect with respect to any Distribution Date with respect to the Group 1 Loans if:

(1) the average three-month rolling percentage obtained by dividing (x) Aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Group 1 Loans that are 60 or more days Delinquent (including for this purpose any such mortgage loans in foreclosure, Mortgage Loans with respect to which the related Mortgaged Property has been acquired by the trust, and Mortgage Loans discharged due to bankruptcy) by (y) the Aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans, in each case, as of the last day of the previous calendar month, exceeds [      ]% multiplied by the related Credit Enhancement Percentage; or

(2) the cumulative amount of Realized Losses incurred on the Group 1 Loans from the Cut-off Date through the end of the calendar month immediately preceding such Distribution Date divided by the Group 1 Cut-off Date Balance exceeds (i) [      ]% with respect to the Distribution Date occurring in [    ], plus an additional 1/12th of [      ]% for each month thereafter up to and including the Distribution Date in [    ], (ii) [      ]% with respect to the Distribution Date occurring in [    ], plus an additional 1/12th of [      ]% for each month thereafter up to and including the Distribution Date in [    ], (iii) [      ]% with respect to the Distribution Date occurring in [    ], plus an additional 1/12th of [      ]% for each month thereafter up to and including the Distribution Date in [    ], (iv) [      ]% with respect to any Distribution Date occurring in [    ], plus an additional 1/12th of [      ]% for each month thereafter up to and including the Distribution Date in [    ] and (v) [      ]% with respect to any Distribution Date occurring in [    ] and thereafter.

For purposes of the foregoing calculation, a Mortgage Loan is considered “60 days” Delinquent if a payment due on the first day of a month has not been received by the second day of the second following month.

“Group 2 Cap Contract”: The interest rate cap agreement, dated as of [    ], between the Group 2 Cap Counterparty and Group 2 Supplemental Interest Trust Trustee, including any schedule, confirmations, credit support annex or other credit support document relating thereto.

 

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“Group 2 Cap Counterparty”: The cap provider under the Group 2 Cap Contract. Initially, the Group 2 Cap Counterparty shall be [CAP/SWAP COUNTERPARTY]

“Group 2 Class IO Distribution Amount”: As defined in Section 4.11 hereof. For purposes of clarity, the Group 2 Class IO Distribution Amount for any Distribution Date shall equal the amount payable to the Group 2 Supplemental Interest Trust with respect to the Group 2 Interest Rate Swap Agreement pursuant to the first and second sentences of Section 4.01(a) (sixth paragraph) on such Distribution Date in excess of the amount payable on the Class 2-IO Interest on such Distribution Date, all as further provided in Section 4.11 hereof.

“Group 2 Collateral Account”: Shall mean the segregated trust account created and maintained by Group 2 Custodian pursuant to Section 4.14(ii) hereof.

“Group 2 Credit Support Annexes”: Each of Credit Support Annex Two and Credit Support Annex Five.

“Group 2 Custodian”: As defined in Section 4.14(ii).

“Group 2 Cut-off Date Balance”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan in Loan Group 2, the Stated Principal Balance thereof as of the Cut-off Date.

“Group 2 Derivative Account”: As defined in Section 4.11(i).

“Group 2 Derivative Contract”: Any of the Group 2 Cap Contract or the Group 2 Interest Rate Swap Agreement, as applicable.

“Group 2 Derivative Termination Payment”: Any termination payment due under a Group 2 Derivative Contract upon the early termination of such Group 2 Derivative Contract.

“Group 2 Estimated Swap Termination Payment”: As defined in the Group 2 Interest Rate Swap Agreement.

“Group 2 Interest Rate Swap Agreement”: The interest rate swap agreement, dated as of [            ], between the Group 2 Supplemental Interest Trust Trustee and the Swap Provider for the benefit of the [            ] Certificates, which agreement provides for Net Swap Payments and Swap Termination Payments to be paid, as provided therein, including any schedule, confirmations, credit support annex or other credit support document relating thereto.

“Group 2 Loans”: The Mortgage Loans in Loan Group 2.

“Group 2 Marker Rate”: With respect to the Class 2-C Certificates and any Distribution Date, a per annum rate equal to two (2) times the weighted average of the Uncertificated REMIC 3 Pass-Through Rates for REMIC 3 Regular Interest 2-A and REMIC 3 Regular Interest 2-ZZ, with the rate on REMIC 3 Regular Interest 2-A subject to a cap equal to the least of (i) LIBOR plus the Certificate Margin for the Corresponding Certificate for such Distribution Date, (ii) [      ]% per annum and (iii) the Group 2 Net WAC Rate for the REMIC 4 Regular Interest the ownership of which is represented by the Corresponding Certificate for such Distribution Date, in each case, plus the Policy Premium Rate for the [            ] Certificates, for the purpose of this

 

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calculation, and with the rate on REMIC 3 Regular Interest 2-ZZ subject to a cap of zero for the purpose of this calculation; provided, however, that solely for this purpose, the related cap with respect to REMIC 3 Regular Interest 2-A shall be multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is 30 and the denominator of which is the actual number of days in the related Accrual Period.

“Group 2 Maximum Uncertificated Accrued Interest Deferral Amount”: With respect to any Distribution Date, the excess of (i) the sum of (x) accrued interest at the Uncertificated REMIC 3 Pass-Through Rate applicable to REMIC 3 Regular Interest 2-ZZ for such Distribution Date on a balance equal to the Uncertificated Principal Balance of REMIC 3 Regular Interest 2-ZZ minus the REMIC 3 Group 2 Overcollateralized Amount, in each case for such Distribution Date and (y) [      ]% of the accrued interest on REMIC 3 Regular Interest 2-P at the applicable Uncertificated REMIC 3 Pass-Through Rate for such Distribution Date, over (ii) the aggregate amount of Uncertificated Accrued Interest for such Distribution Date on REMIC 3 Regular Interest 2-A, with the rate on such REMIC 3 Regular Interest subject to a cap equal to the least of (i) LIBOR plus the Certificate Margin for the Corresponding Certificate for such Distribution Date, (ii) [11.50]% per annum and (iii) the Group 2 Net WAC Rate for the REMIC 4 Regular Interest the ownership of which is represented by the Corresponding Certificate for such Distribution Date, in each case, plus the Policy Premium Rate for the [            ] Certificates, for the purpose of this calculation; provided, however, that solely for this purpose, the related cap with respect to REMIC 3 Regular Interest 2-A shall be multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is 30 and the denominator of which is the actual number of days in the related Accrual Period.

“Group 2 Net Mortgage Rate”: The weighted average of the Net Mortgage Rates of the Group 2 Loans weighted on the basis of the Stated Principal Balances of the Group 2 Loans as of the related Due Date (prior to giving effect to any reduction in the Stated Principal Balances of such Mortgage Loans on such due date).

“Group 2 Net Swap Payment”: With respect to each Distribution Date, the net payment required to be made pursuant to the terms of the Group 2 Interest Rate Swap Agreement by either the Group 2 Swap Provider or the Group 2 Supplemental Interest Trust, which net payment shall not take into account any Group 2 Swap Termination Payment.

“Group 2 Net WAC Rate”: With respect to the [            ] Certificates and any Distribution Date, a per annum rate equal to the excess, if any, of (A) a per annum rate equal to the Group 2 Net Mortgage Rate over (B) the sum of (1) the sum of (a) a per annum rate equal to the Net Swap Payment with respect to the Group 2 Interest Rate Swap Agreement payable to the Group 2 Swap Provider on such Distribution Date, divided by the outstanding Stated Principal Balance of the Group 2 Loans as of the first day of the calendar month preceding the month in which the Distribution Date occurs, multiplied by 12, and (b) a per annum rate equal to any Swap Termination Payment with respect to the Group 2 Interest Rate Swap Agreement not due to a Swap Provider Trigger Event payable to the Group 2 Swap Provider on such Distribution Date, divided by the outstanding Stated Principal Balance of the Group 2 Loans as of the first day of the calendar month preceding the month in which the Distribution Date occurs, multiplied by 12, and (2) the Policy Premium Rate for the [            ] Certificates. The Group 2 Net WAC Rate will be adjusted to an effective rate reflecting the accrual of interest on an actual/360 basis.

 

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With respect to any Distribution Date and the REMIC 4 Regular Interests the ownership of which is represented by the [            ] Certificates, a per annum rate equal to the weighted average (adjusted for the actual number of days elapsed in the related Accrual Period) of the Uncertificated REMIC 3 Pass-Through Rates on the REMIC 3 Group 2 Regular Interests (other than REMIC 3 Regular Interest 2-IO), weighted on the basis of the Uncertificated Principal Balances of each such REMIC 3 Group 2 Regular Interest immediately prior to such Distribution Date, minus the Policy Premium Rate for the [            ] Certificates.

“Group 2 Net WAC Shortfall Reserve Fund”: A reserve fund established by the Trustee for the benefit of the Holders of the Class 2-A Certificates and the Class 2-C Certificates, and funded on the Closing Date by or on behalf of the Depositor with an amount equal to the Group 2 Net WAC Shortfall Reserve Fund Deposit. The Group 2 Net WAC Shortfall Reserve Fund is an “outside reserve fund” within the meaning of Treasury regulation Section 1.860G-2(h), which is not an asset of any REMIC, the ownership of which is evidenced by the Class 2-C Certificates, and which is established and maintained pursuant to Section 4.08.

“Group 2 Net WAC Shortfall Reserve Fund Deposit”: With respect to the Group 2 Net WAC Shortfall Reserve Fund, an amount equal to $[5,000], which the Depositor shall fund initially pursuant to Section 4.08 hereof.

“Group 2 Optional Termination”: As defined in Section 9.01(g) of this Agreement.

“Group 2 Overcollateralization Deficiency Amount”: With respect to any Distribution Date, the amount, if any, by which the Group 2 Overcollateralization Target Amount exceeds the Group 2 Overcollateralized Amount on such Distribution Date (after giving effect to distributions in respect of the related Basic Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date).

“Group 2 Overcollateralization Floor”: With respect to any Distribution Date, the greater of (x) [0.50]% of the Group 2 Cut-off Date Balance and (y) two times the Stated Principal Balance of the Group 2 Loan with the largest outstanding Stated Principal Balance as of the end of the related Prepayment Period.

“Group 2 Overcollateralization Release Amount”: With respect to any Distribution Date, the lesser of (x) the related Principal Remittance Amount for such Distribution Date and (y) the excess, if any, of (i) the Group 2 Overcollateralized Amount for such Distribution Date (assuming that 100% of the related Principal Remittance Amount is applied as a principal payment on such Distribution Date) over (ii) the Group 2 Overcollateralization Target Amount for such Distribution Date.

“Group 2 Overcollateralization Target Amount”: With respect to any Distribution Date prior to the Group 2 Stepdown Date, [6.25]% of the Group 2 Cut-off Date Balance. With respect to any Distribution Date on or after the Group 2 Stepdown Date, the greater of (x) [12.50]% of the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Group 2 Loans and (y) the Group 2 Overcollateralization Floor; provided, however, that if a Group 2 Trigger Event is in effect on any Distribution Date, the Group 2 Overcollateralization Target Amount will be equal to the Group 2 Overcollateralization Target Amount on the prior Distribution Date.

 

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“Group 2 Overcollateralized Amount”: For any Distribution Date, the amount, if any, by which (i) the aggregate principal balance of the related mortgage loans (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related Due Period, to the extent received or advanced, unscheduled collections of principal received during the related Prepayment Period and any Realized Losses on the Mortgage Loans during the related Prepayment Period), exceeds (ii) the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class 2-A Certificates and the Class 2-P Certificates as of such Distribution Date (after giving effect to distributions in respect of the related Principal Remittance Amount to be made on such Distribution Date).

“Group 2 Schedule”: The ISDA schedule, dated as of [            ], between the Group 2 Supplemental Interest Trust Trustee and [CAP/SWAP COUNTERPARTY]

“Group 2 Stepdown Date”: The later to occur of (x) the Distribution Date occurring in [      ]and (y) the first Distribution Date on which the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class 2-A Certificates (calculated, for this purpose only, prior to any distribution of principal to the holders of the certificates) is less than or equal to [      ]% of the aggregate principal balance of the Group 2 Loans, calculated 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.

“Group 2 Step-Up Date”: The first Distribution Date following the first month in which the aggregate unpaid principal balance of the Group 2 Loans, and properties acquired in respect thereof, remaining in the trust has been reduced to less than or equal to [10]% of the aggregate Group 2 Cut-off Date Balance.

“Group 2 Supplemental Interest Trust”: The corpus of a trust created pursuant to Section 4.11 of this Agreement and designated as the “Group 2 Supplemental Interest Trust,” consisting of the Group 2 Interest Rate Swap Agreement, the Group 2 Derivative Account, the Group 2 Cap Contract and the Class 2-IO Interest. For the avoidance of doubt, the Group 2 Supplemental Interest Trust does not constitute a part of the Trust Fund.

“Group 2 Supplemental Interest Trust Trustee”: [TRUSTEE], or its successor in interest, or any successor trustee appointed as herein provided.

“Group 2 Swap Optional Termination Payment”: As defined in Section 9.01(f) hereof.

“Group 2 Swap Provider”: The swap provider under the Group 2 Interest Rate Swap Agreement either (a) entitled to receive payments from the Group 2 Supplemental Interest Trust from amounts payable by the Trust Fund with respect to the Mortgage Loans under this Agreement or (b) required to make payments to the Group 2 Supplemental Interest Trust for payment to the Trust Fund with respect to the Group 2 Mortgage Loans, in either case pursuant to the terms of the Group 2 Interest Rate Swap Agreement, and any successor in interest or assign. Initially, the Group 2 Swap Provider shall be [CAP/SWAP COUNTERPARTY]

“Group 2 Trigger Event”: A Group 2 Trigger Event is in effect with respect to any Distribution Date with respect to the Group 2 Loans if:

(1) the three month average of the aggregate principal balance of Group 2 Loans that are 60 or more days Delinquent (including for this purpose any such Mortgage Loans in bankruptcy or foreclosure and Mortgage Loans with respect to which the related mortgaged property has been acquired by the trust) as of the close of business on the last day of the preceding calendar month exceeds in the case of any Distribution Date prior to the [            ] Distribution Date, [      ]%, and in the case of any Distribution Date on or after the [            ] Distribution Date, [      ]% of the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Group 2 Loans;

 

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(2) the cumulative amount of Realized Losses incurred on the Group 2 Loans from the Cut-off Date through the end of the calendar month immediately preceding such Distribution Date divided by the Group 2 Cut-off Date Balance exceeds (i) [      ]% with respect to the Distribution Date occurring in [            ] plus an additional 1/12th of [      ]% for each month thereafter up to and including the Distribution Date in [            ], (ii) [      ]% with respect to the Distribution Date occurring in [            ], plus an additional 1/12th of [      ]% for each month thereafter up to and including the Distribution Date in [            ], (iii) [      ]% with respect to the Distribution Date occurring in [            ], plus an additional 1/12th of [      ]% for each month thereafter up to and including the Distribution Date in [            ] and (iv) [      ]% with respect to any Distribution Date occurring in [            ] and thereafter.

For purposes of the foregoing calculation, a mortgage loan is considered “60 days” Delinquent if a payment due on the first day of a month has not been received by the second day of the second following month.

“Index”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, the index for the adjustment of the Mortgage Rate set forth as such on the related Mortgage Note.

“Initial Certificate Principal Balance”: With respect to each Class of Regular Certificates, the Initial Certificate Principal Balance of such Class of Certificates as set forth in the Preliminary Statement hereto, or with respect to any single Certificate, the Initial Certificate Principal Balance as stated on the face thereof.

“Initial Notional Amount”: With respect to the Class C Certificates, an amount equal to the Notional Balance of the Class C Certificates, or with respect to any single Certificate, the Initial Notional Amount as stated on the face thereof.

“Insurance Account”: The segregated, non-interest bearing trust account created and maintained pursuant to Section 4.12(b) of this Agreement. The Insurance Account shall be an Eligible Account.

“Insurance Agreement”: The Insurance and Indemnity Agreement, dated as of [            ], among the Certificate Insurer, the Depositor, the Sponsor, the Servicer, and the Trustee in regard to the [            ] Certificates, as such agreement may be amended, modified or supplemented from time to time.

“Insurance Policy”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, any insurance policy which is required to be maintained from time to time under this Agreement in respect of such Mortgage Loan.

 

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“Insurance Proceeds”: Proceeds paid in respect of the Mortgage Loans pursuant to any Primary Hazard Insurance Policy, any title insurance policy or any other insurance policy covering a Mortgage Loan, to the extent such proceeds are not 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.

“Insured Amounts”: Shall mean (1) with respect to any Distribution Date, any Deficiency Amount plus any Preference Amount and (2) with respect to the Final Scheduled Distribution Date, the Deficiency Amount for the Final Scheduled Distribution Date.

“Insurer Default”: An insurer default will occur in the event the Certificate Insurer fails to make a payment under the Certificate Guaranty Insurance Policy or if certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency occur with respect to the Certificate Insurer.

“Interest Rate Swap Agreement”: The Group 1 Interest Rate Swap Agreement or the Group 2 Interest Rate Swap Agreement.

“Interest Remittance Amount”: With respect to any Distribution Date and each Loan Group, that portion of the Available Distribution Amount for such Distribution Date that represents interest received or advanced with respect to the related Mortgage Loans.

“Interest Reserve Fund Amount”: The Class 1-M-4 Interest Reserve Fund Amount, Class 1-M-5 Interest Reserve Fund Amount, Class 1-M-6 Interest Reserve Fund Amount and Class 1-M-7 Interest Reserve Fund Amount, as applicable.

“Late Collections”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, all amounts received during any Due Period, whether as late payments of Monthly Payments or as Insurance Proceeds, Liquidation Proceeds or otherwise, which represent late payments or collections of Monthly Payments due but Delinquent for a previous Due Period and not previously recovered.

“LIBOR”: With respect to any Distribution Date and the Pass-Through Rates on the Class A Certificates and Subordinate Certificates, the arithmetic mean of the London interbank offered rate quotations of reference banks (which will be selected by the Trustee after consultation with the Servicer) for one-month U.S. dollar deposits, expressed on a per annum basis, determined in accordance with Section 1.02.

“LIBOR Business Day”: Any day other than (i) Saturday or Sunday or (ii) a day on which banking institutions in the city of London, England and New York City are required or authorized by law to be closed.

“LIBOR Rate Adjustment Date”: With respect to each Distribution Date, the second LIBOR Business Day immediately preceding the commencement of the related Accrual Period.

“Liquidated Mortgage Loan”: A Mortgage Loan with respect to which the related Mortgaged Property has been acquired, liquidated or foreclosed and with respect to which the Servicer determines that all Liquidation Proceeds which it expects to recover have been recovered and for which the Servicer has so designated on its Servicer Remittance Report.

 

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“Liquidation Proceeds”: Amounts (other than Insurance Proceeds) received by the Servicer in connection with the taking of an entire Mortgaged Property by exercise of the power of eminent domain or condemnation or in connection with the liquidation of a defaulted Mortgage Loan through trustee’s sale, foreclosure sale or otherwise, other than amounts received in respect of any REO Property.

“Loan-to-Value Ratio”: As of any date, the fraction, expressed as a percentage, the numerator of which is the current principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan at the date of determination and the denominator of which is the Collateral Value of the related Mortgaged Property.

“Loan Group”: Any of Loan Group 1 or Loan Group 2.

“Loan Group 1”: The group 1 loans.

“Loan Group 2”: The group 2 loans.

“Lost Note Affidavit”: With respect to any Mortgage Note, an original lost note affidavit from the Sponsor stating that the original Mortgage Note was lost, misplaced or destroyed, together with a copy of the related Mortgage Note.

“Majority Class C Certificateholder”: The holder of a 50.01% or greater Percentage Interest of the Class C Certificates.

“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.

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

“MOM Loan”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, MERS acting as the mortgagee of such Mortgage Loan, solely as nominee for the originator of such Mortgage Loan and its successors and assigns, at the origination thereof.

“Monthly Interest Distributable Amount”: For any Distribution Date and each class of Offered Certificates, Class 1-B Certificates, Class C Certificates and Class IO Interests, the amount of interest accrued during the related Accrual Period at the related Pass-Through Rate on the Certificate Principal Balances or Notional Balances or Uncertificated Notional Amounts of such Certificates or interests immediately prior to such Distribution Date, in each case, reduced by any Net Prepayment Interest Shortfalls to the extent not covered by Compensating Interest payable by the Servicer and any shortfalls resulting from the application of the Relief Act (in each case to the extent allocated to such class of Certificates or interests as set forth in Section 1.03). The Monthly Interest Distributable Amount on the Offered Certificates and Class 1-B Certificates will be calculated on the basis of the actual number of days in the related Accrual Period and a 360-day year.

 

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“Monthly Payment”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, the scheduled monthly payment of principal and interest on such Mortgage Loan which is payable by a Mortgagor from time to time under the related Mortgage Note as originally executed (after adjustment, if any, for Deficient Valuations occurring prior to such Due Date, and after any adjustment by reason of any bankruptcy or similar proceeding or any moratorium or similar waiver or grace period).

[“Moody’s”: Moody’s Investors Service, Inc., or its successor in interest.]

“Mortgage”: The mortgage, deed of trust or any other instrument securing the Mortgage Loan.

“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 and the Custodial Agreement; provided, that whenever the term “Mortgage File” is used to refer to documents actually received by the Custodian, such term shall not be deemed to include such additional documents required to be added unless they are actually so added.

“Mortgage Loan”: The mortgage loans (together with any Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans substituted therefor in accordance with the Basic Documents, as from time to time are held as a part of the Issuing Entity), so being identified in the Mortgage Loan Schedule on the Closing Date. When used in respect of any Distribution Date, the term Mortgage Loans shall mean all Mortgage Loans (including those in respect of which the Trustee has acquired the related Mortgaged Property) which have not been repaid in full prior to the related Due Period, did not become Liquidated Mortgage Loans prior to such related Due Period or were not repurchased or replaced by the Sponsor prior to such related Due Period.

“Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement”: The Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement dated as of [            ], among Accredited Home Lenders, Inc., as sponsor, and the Depositor, as purchaser, and all amendments thereof and supplements thereto.

“Mortgage Loan Schedule”: The schedule of Mortgage Loans as of the Cut-Off Date attached hereto as Exhibit H, which will be deemed to be modified automatically to reflect any replacement, sale, substitution, liquidation, transfer or addition of any Mortgage Loan. The Mortgage Loan Schedule sets forth as to each Mortgage Loan: (i) its identifying number and the name of the related Mortgagor; (ii) the billing address, mailing address and property address for the related Mortgaged Property including the state and zip code; (iii) its date of origination; (iv) the original number of months to stated maturity; (v) a designation indicating whether or not such Mortgage Loan is a Balloon Loan; (vi) the original Principal Balance; (vii) its Principal Balance as of the applicable Cut-Off Date and its Cut-Off Date Principal Balance; (viii) the Mortgage Interest Rate and margin; (ix) the scheduled monthly payment of principal and interest; (x) the LTV; (xi) if the Mortgage Loan is registered with MERS on the MERS System, the MIN; (xii) whether the Mortgage Loan is secured by a first or second lien on the related Mortgage Property; and (xiii) whether such Mortgage Loan is secured by a first lien on the related Mortgage Property.

 

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

“Mortgage Rate”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, the annual rate at which interest accrues on such Mortgage Loan in the absence of default, as adjusted from time to time in accordance with the provisions of the Mortgage Note.

“Mortgaged Property”: The underlying property securing a Mortgage Loan.

“Mortgagor”: The obligor or obligors on a Mortgage Note.

“Net Liquidation Proceeds”: As to any Liquidated Mortgage Loan, Liquidation Proceeds net of Liquidation Expenses and net of any unreimbursed Delinquency Advances and Servicing Advances made by the Servicer with respect to such Liquidated Mortgage Loan. For all purposes of the Basic Documents, Net Liquidation Proceeds shall be allocated first to accrued and unpaid interest on the related Mortgage Loan and then to the unpaid Principal Balance thereof.

“Net Monthly Excess Cashflow”: For any Distribution Date and any Loan Group, the sum of (a) any related Overcollateralization Release Amount and (b) the excess of (x) the related Interest Remittance Amount for such Distribution Date over (y) the aggregate Monthly Interest Distributable Amount for the related Offered Certificates and Class 1-B Certificates for such Distribution Date.

“Net Mortgage Rate”: With respect to each Mortgage Loan Due Date, the then applicable Mortgage Rate thereon 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”: Any of the Group 1 Net Swap Payment or Group 2 Net Swap Payment, as applicable.

“Net WAC Rate”: With respect to the Class 1-A, Class 1-M and Class 1-B Certificates, the Group 1 Net WAC Rate. With respect to the Class 2-A Certificates, the Group 2 Net WAC Rate.

“Net WAC Shortfall Amount”: With respect to the Offered Certificates, the Class 1-B Certificates and any Distribution Date, the sum of (i) the excess, if any, of (a) the amount of interest such Offered Certificates or Class 1-B Certificates would have been entitled to receive on such Distribution Date at the related Pass-Through Rate without regard to the applicable Net WAC Rate over (b) the amount of interest accrued on such Certificates at such Net WAC Rate, plus (ii) the related Net WAC Shortfall Amount from the prior Distribution Date not previously reimbursed together with interest thereon at the related Pass-Through Rate for the most recently ended Accrual Period.

“Net WAC Shortfall Reserve Fund”: Any of the Group 1 Net WAC Shortfall Reserve Fund or the Group 2 Net WAC Shortfall Reserve Fund.

 

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“Nonrecoverable Advance”: Means, with respect to any Mortgage Loan, (a) any Delinquency Advance or Servicing Advance previously made and not reimbursed pursuant to Section 3.03 of this Agreement, or (b) a Delinquency Advance proposed to be made in respect of a Mortgage Loan or REO Property either of which, in the good faith business judgment of the Servicer, as evidenced by an Officer’s Certificate delivered to the Trustee no later than the Business Day following such determination, would not ultimately be recoverable pursuant to Section 3.03 of this Agreement.

“Non-United States Person”: Any Person other than a United States Person.

“Notional Balance”: With respect to the Class 1-C Certificates and any Distribution Date, an amount equal to the Stated Principal Balance of the Group 1 Loans as of the related Due Date, minus the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class 1-P Certificates. For federal income tax purposes, the Notional Balance of the Class 1-C Certificates for any Distribution Date shall be an amount equal to the aggregate Uncertificated Principal Balance of the REMIC 3 Group 1 Regular Interests, other than REMIC 3 Regular Interest 1-P, for such Distribution Date. With respect to the Class 2-C Certificates and any Distribution Date, an amount equal to the Stated Principal Balance of the Group 2 Loans as of the related Due Date, minus the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class 2-P Certificates. For federal income tax purposes, the Notional Balance of the Class 2-C Certificates for any Distribution Date shall be an amount equal to the aggregate Uncertificated Principal Balance of the REMIC 3 Group 2 Regular Interests, other than REMIC 3 Regular Interest 2-P, for such Distribution Date.

“Officers’ Certificate”: A certificate signed by the Chairman of the Board, the Vice Chairman of the Board, the President or a vice president and by the Treasurer, the Secretary, or one of the assistant treasurers or assistant secretaries of the Depositor, the Sponsor, the Servicer and delivered to the Depositor and Trustee.

“Offered Certificates”: The Class 1-A, Class 2-A and Class 1-M Certificates.

“One Month LIBOR”: The London interbank offered rate for one-month United States dollar deposits, determined as described in Section 1.02 of this Agreement.

“Opinion of Counsel”: A written opinion of counsel, who may be counsel for the Depositor, the Sponsor, or the Servicer, reasonably acceptable to the Trustee; except that any opinion of counsel relating to (a) the qualification of any account required to be maintained pursuant to this Agreement as an Eligible Account, (b) the qualification of REMIC 1, REMIC 2, REMIC 3 or REMIC 4 as REMICs, (c) compliance with the REMIC Provisions or (d) resignation of the Servicer pursuant to Section 6.04 must be an opinion of counsel who (i) is in fact independent of the Depositor and the Servicer, (ii) does not have any direct financial interest or any material indirect financial interest in the Depositor or the Servicer or in an affiliate of either and (iii) is not connected with the Depositor or the Servicer as an officer, employee, director or person performing similar functions.

“Optional Termination”: As defined in Section 9.01(b) of this Agreement.

“Optional Termination Date”: The first Distribution Date on which the Servicer may opt to terminate the Trust Fund pursuant to Section 9.01.

 

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“Outstanding Mortgage Loan”: As to any Due Date, a Mortgage Loan (including an REO Property) which was not the subject of a Principal Prepayment in Full, Cash Liquidation or REO Disposition and which was not purchased prior to such Due Date pursuant to Sections 2.02, 2.04 or 3.14.

“Overcollateralization Deficiency Amount”: The Group 1 Overcollataralization Deficiency Amount or the Group 2 Overcollateralization Deficiency Amount, as applicable.

“Overcollateralization Floor”: The Group 1 Overcollateralization Floor or the Group 2 Overcollateralization Floor, as applicable.

“Overcollateralization Release Amount”: The Group 1 Overcollateralization Release Amount or the Group 2 Overcollateralization Release Amount, as applicable.

“Overcollateralization Target Amount”: The Group 1 Overcollateralization Target Amount or the Group 2 Overcollateralization Target Amount, as applicable.

“Overcollateralized Amount”: The Group 1 Overcollateralized Amount or the Group 2 Overcollateralized Amount, as applicable.

“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 any Distribution Date and

(i) the Offered Certificates and the Class 1-B Certificates, the least of (x) One-Month LIBOR plus the related Certificate Margin (y) the applicable Net WAC Rate and (z) [11.50]% per annum;

(ii) the Class 1-C Certificates and any Distribution Date, (x) a rate per annum equal to the percentage equivalent of a fraction, the numerator of which is the sum of the amount determined for each REMIC 3 Group 1 Regular Interest (other than REMIC 3 Regular Interests 1-IO and 1-P) equal to the product of (a) the excess, if any, of the Uncertificated REMIC 3 Pass-Through Rate for such REMIC 3 Group 1 Regular Interest over the Group 1 Marker Rate and (b) a notional amount equal to the Uncertificated Principal Balance of such REMIC 3 Group 1 Regular Interest, and the denominator of which is the aggregate Uncertificated Principal Balance of such REMIC 3 Group 1 Regular Interests, and (y) 100% of the interest distributable in respect of REMIC 3 Regular Interest 1-P;

(iii) the Class 2-C Certificates and any Distribution Date, (x) a rate per annum equal to the percentage equivalent of a fraction, the numerator of which is the sum of the amount determined for each REMIC 3 Group 2 Regular Interest (other than REMIC 3 Regular Interests 2-IO and 2-P) equal to the product of (a) the excess, if any, of the Uncertificated REMIC 3 Pass-Through Rate for such REMIC 3 Group 2 Regular Interest over the Group 2 Marker Rate and (b) a notional amount equal to the Uncertificated Principal Balance of such REMIC 3 Group 2 Regular Interest, and the denominator of which is the aggregate Uncertificated Principal Balance of such REMIC 3 Group 2 Regular Interests, and (y) 100% of the interest distributable in respect of REMIC 3 Regular Interest 2-P;

 

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(iv) each of the Class 1-P Certificates and Class 2-P Certificates, [0.00]% per annum; and

(v) each of the Class 1-IO Interest and Class 2-IO Interest, 100% of the amounts distributable to REMIC 3 Regular Interest 1-IO and REMIC 3 Regular Interest 2-IO, respectively, for such Distribution Date.

“Percentage Interest”: With respect to any Regular Certificate, the undivided percentage ownership interest in the related Class evidenced by such Certificate, which percentage ownership interest shall be equal to the Initial Certificate Principal Balance thereof divided by the aggregate Initial Certificate Principal Balance of all of the Certificates of the same Class. With respect to any Class R Certificate, the interest in distributions to be made with respect to such Class evidenced thereby, expressed as a percentage, as stated on the face of each such Certificate.

“Permitted Investment”: As used herein, Permitted Investments shall include the following:

(i) obligations of, or guaranteed as to timely payments of principal and interest by, the United States or any agency or instrumentality thereof when such obligations are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States;

(ii) repurchase agreements on obligations specified in clause (i) maturing not more than three months from the date of acquisition thereof, provided that the unsecured obligations of the party agreeing to repurchase such obligations are at the time rated at least A-l+ by S&P and in one of the two highest ratings by Moody’s;

(iii) certificates of deposit, time deposits and bankers’ acceptances (which, in the case of bankers’ acceptances, shall in no event have an original maturity of more than 365 days) of any U.S. depository institution or trust company, incorporated under the laws of the United States or any state; provided , that the debt obligations of such depository institution or trust company at the date of acquisition thereof have been rated in one of the two highest ratings by Moody’s and S&P;

(iv) commercial paper (having original maturities of not more than 270 days) of any corporation incorporated under the laws of the United States or any state thereof which on the date of acquisition has been rated in the highest short-term rating by each of the Rating Agencies; and

(v) units of money market funds registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, investing in any of the foregoing, including any funds managed or advised by the Trustee or any affiliate of the Trustee; provided , such money market funds are at the time rated at least “AAAm” or “AAAm-G” by S&P, and in one of the two highest short-term ratings by Moody’s;

provided , that no instrument described hereunder shall evidence either the right to receive (x) only interest with respect to the obligations underlying such instrument or (y) both principal

 

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and interest payments derived from obligations underlying such instrument and the interest and principal payments with respect to such instrument provided a yield to maturity at par greater than 120% of the yield to maturity at par of the underlying obligations; and provided , further , that no instrument described hereunder may be purchased at a price greater than par if such instrument may be prepaid or called at a price less than its purchase price prior to stated maturity.

“Permitted Transferee”: Any transferee of a Residual Certificate other than a Disqualified Organization, a Non-United States Person or an “electing large partnership” (as defined in Section 775 of the Code).

“Person”: Any individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, association, joint-stock company, trust, unincorporated organization or government or any agency or political subdivision thereof.

“Policy Premium”: The premium set forth in the Certificate Guaranty Insurance Policy.