POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT

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Title: POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT
Governing Law: New York Date: 7/15/2005

NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE SECURITIES, INC.

Depositor

COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP

Servicer

and

DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY

Trustee

POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT

Dated as of June 1, 2005

New Century Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2005-A

Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ARTICLE I

DEFINITIONS

SECTION 1.01.	Defined Terms.
SECTION 1.02.	Allocation of Certain Interest Shortfalls.

ARTICLE II

CONVEYANCE OF MORTGAGE LOANS; ORIGINAL ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES

SECTION 2.01.	Conveyance of the Mortgage Loans.
SECTION 2.02.	Acceptance of REMIC I by Trustee.
SECTION 2.03.	Repurchase or Substitution of Mortgage Loans by the Seller.
SECTION 2.04.	Reserved.
SECTION 2.05.	Representations, Warranties and Covenants of the Servicer.
SECTION 2.06.	Issuance of the REMIC I Regular Interests and the Class R-I Interest.
SECTION 2.07.	Conveyance of the REMIC I Regular Interests; Acceptance of REMIC II by the Trustee.
SECTION 2.08.	Conveyance of the Class CE Interest and the Class P Interest; Acceptance of REMIC III and REMIC IV by the Trustee.
SECTION 2.09.	Issuance of Class R Certificates and Class R-X Certificates.

ARTICLE III

ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICING OF THE MORTGAGE LOANS

SECTION 3.01.	Servicer to Act as Servicer.
SECTION 3.02.	Sub-Servicing Agreements Between Servicer and Sub-Servicers.
SECTION 3.03.	Successor Sub-Servicers.
SECTION 3.04.	Liability of the Servicer.
SECTION 3.05.	No Contractual Relationship Between Sub-Servicers, the Trustee or the Certificateholders.
SECTION 3.06.	Assumption or Termination of Sub-Servicing Agreements by the Trustee.
SECTION 3.07.	Collection of Certain Mortgage Loan Payments.
SECTION 3.08.	Sub-Servicing Accounts.
SECTION 3.09.	Collection of Taxes, Assessments and Similar Items; Servicing Accounts.
SECTION 3.10.	Collection Account and Distribution Account.
SECTION 3.11.	Withdrawals from the Collection Account and Distribution Account.
SECTION 3.12.	Investment of Funds in the Collection Account and the Distribution Account.
SECTION 3.13.	[Reserved].
SECTION 3.14.	Maintenance of Hazard Insurance and Errors and Omissions and Fidelity Coverage.
SECTION 3.15.	Enforcement of Due-On-Sale Clauses; Assumption Agreements.
SECTION 3.16.	Realization Upon Defaulted Mortgage Loans.
SECTION 3.17.	Trustee to Cooperate; Release of Mortgage Files.
SECTION 3.18.	Servicing Compensation.
SECTION 3.19.	Reports to the Trustee and Others; Collection Account Statements.
SECTION 3.20.	Statement as to Compliance.

SECTION 3.21.	Independent Public Accountants’ Servicing Report.
SECTION 3.22.	Access to Certain Documentation.
SECTION 3.23.	Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property.
SECTION 3.24.	Obligations of the Servicer in Respect of Prepayment Interest Shortfalls.
SECTION 3.25.	Obligations of the Servicer in Respect of Mortgage Rates and Monthly Payments.
SECTION 3.26.	Advance Facility.
SECTION 3.27.	[Reserved].
SECTION 3.28.	Net WAC Rate Carryover Reserve Account.

ARTICLE IV

PAYMENTS TO CERTIFICATEHOLDERS

SECTION 4.01.	Distributions.
SECTION 4.02.	Statements to Certificateholders.
SECTION 4.03.	Remittance Reports; P&I Advances.
SECTION 4.04.	Allocation of Realized Losses.
SECTION 4.05.	Compliance with Withholding Requirements.
SECTION 4.06.	Exchange Commission; Additional Information.

ARTICLE V

THE CERTIFICATES

SECTION 5.01.	The Certificates.
SECTION 5.02.	Registration of Transfer and Exchange of Certificates.
SECTION 5.03.	Mutilated, Destroyed, Lost or Stolen Certificates.
SECTION 5.04.	Persons Deemed Owners.
SECTION 5.05.	Certain Available Information.

ARTICLE VI

THE DEPOSITOR AND THE SERVICER

SECTION 6.01.	Liability of the Depositor and the Servicer.
SECTION 6.02.	Merger or Consolidation of the Depositor or the Servicer.
SECTION 6.03.	Limitation on Liability of the Depositor, the Servicer and Others.
SECTION 6.04.	Limitation on Resignation of the Servicer.
SECTION 6.05.	Rights of the Depositor in Respect of the Servicer.

ARTICLE VII

DEFAULT

SECTION 7.01.	Servicer Events of Default.
SECTION 7.02.	Trustee to Act; Appointment of Successor.
SECTION 7.03.	Notification to Certificateholders.
SECTION 7.04.	Waiver of Servicer Events of Default.

ARTICLE VIII

CONCERNING THE TRUSTEE

SECTION 8.01.	Duties of Trustee.
SECTION 8.02.	Certain Matters Affecting the Trustee.

SECTION 8.03.	Trustee Not Liable for Certificates or Mortgage Loans.
SECTION 8.04.	Trustee May Own Certificates.
SECTION 8.05.	Trustee’s Fees and Expenses.
SECTION 8.06.	Eligibility Requirements for Trustee.
SECTION 8.07.	Resignation and Removal of the Trustee.
SECTION 8.08.	Successor Trustee.
SECTION 8.09.	Merger or Consolidation of Trustee.
SECTION 8.10.	Appointment of Co-Trustee or Separate Trustee.
SECTION 8.11.	[Reserved].
SECTION 8.12.	Appointment of Office or Agency.
SECTION 8.13.	Representations and Warranties of the Trustee.

ARTICLE IX

TERMINATION

SECTION 9.01.	Termination Upon Repurchase or Liquidation of All Mortgage Loans.
SECTION 9.02.	Additional Termination Requirements.

ARTICLE X

REMIC PROVISIONS

SECTION 10.01.	REMIC Administration.
SECTION 10.02.	Prohibited Transactions and Activities.
SECTION 10.03.	Servicer and Trustee Indemnification.

ARTICLE XI

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

SECTION 11.01.	Amendment.
SECTION 11.02.	Recordation of Agreement; Counterparts.
SECTION 11.03.	Limitation on Rights of Certificateholders.
SECTION 11.04.	Governing Law.
SECTION 11.05.	Notices.
SECTION 11.06.	Severability of Provisions.
SECTION 11.07.	Notice to Rating Agencies
SECTION 11.08.	Article and Section References.
SECTION 11.09.	Grant of Security Interest.
SECTION 11.10.	Waiver of Jury Trial.

ARTICLE XII

CERTAIN MATTERS REGARDING THE CERTIFICATE INSURER

SECTION 12.01.	Exercise of Rights of Holder of the Insured Certificates.
SECTION 12.02.	Claims Upon the Policy; Policy Payments Account.
SECTION 12.03.	Effect of Payments by Certificate Insurer; Subrogation.
SECTION 12.04.	Notices to Certificate Insurer.
SECTION 12.05.	Trustee to Hold the Policy.

Exhibits

Exhibit A-1	Form of Class A-1A Certificate
Exhibit A-2	Form of Class A-1F Certificate
Exhibit A-3	Form of Class A-2 Certificate
Exhibit A-4	Form of Class A-3 Certificate
Exhibit A-5	Form of Class A-4 Certificate
Exhibit A-6	Form of Class A-4w Certificate
Exhibit A-7	Form of Class A-5 Certificate
Exhibit A-8	Form of Class A-5w Certificate
Exhibit A-9	Form of Class A-6 Certificate
Exhibit A-10	Form of Class M-1 Certificate
Exhibit A-11	Form of Class M-2 Certificate
Exhibit A-12	Form of Class M-3 Certificate
Exhibit A-13	Form of Class M-4 Certificate
Exhibit A-14	Form of Class M-5 Certificate
Exhibit A-15	Form of Class M-6 Certificate
Exhibit A-16	Form of Class M-7 Certificate
Exhibit A-17	Form of Class M-8 Certificate
Exhibit A-18	Form of Class M-9 Certificate
Exhibit A-19	Form of Class B-1 Certificate
Exhibit A-20	Form of Class B-2 Certificate
Exhibit A-21	Form of Class CE Certificate
Exhibit A-22	Form of Class P Certificate
Exhibit A-23	Form of Class R Certificate
Exhibit A-24	Form of Class R-X Certificate
Exhibit B	Form of the Policy
Exhibit C-1	Form of Trustee’s Initial Certification
Exhibit C-2	Form of Trustee’s Final Certification
Exhibit D	Form of Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement
Exhibit E	Request for Release
Exhibit F-1	Form of Transferor Representation Letter and Form of Transferee Representation Letter in Connection with Transfer of the Class B Certificates, Class CE Certificates, Class P Certificates or Residual Certificates Pursuant to Rule 144A Under the 1933 Act

Exhibit F-2	Form of Transfer Affidavit and Agreement and Form of Transferor Affidavit in Connection with Transfer of Residual Certificates
Exhibit G	Form of Certification with respect to ERISA and the Code
Exhibit H	Form of Report Pursuant to Section 4.06
Exhibit I	Form of Lost Note Affidavit
Exhibit J-1	Form of Certification to Be Provided by the Depositor with Form 10-K
Exhibit J-2	Form of Certification to Be Provided to the Depositor by the Trustee
Exhibit J-3	Form of Certification to Be Provided to the Depositor by the Servicer
Exhibit L	Form of Officer’s Certificate Regarding Annual Statement of Compliance

Schedule 1	Mortgage Loan Schedule
Schedule 2	Prepayment Charge Schedule

This Pooling and Servicing Agreement, is dated and effective as of June 1, 2005, among NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE SECURITIES, INC. as Depositor, COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP, as Servicer and DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY as Trustee.

PRELIMINARY STATEMENT:

The Depositor intends to sell pass-through certificates to be issued hereunder in multiple classes, which in the aggregate will evidence the entire beneficial ownership interest in each REMIC (as defined herein) created hereunder. The Trust Fund will consist of a segregated pool of assets comprised of the Mortgage Loans and certain other related assets subject to this Agreement.

REMIC I

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

Designation	REMIC I Remittance Rate	Initial Uncertificated Balance		Latest Possible Maturity Date ⁽¹⁾
I-LTAA	Variable ⁽²⁾	$	969,436,845.77	July 25, 2035
I-LTA1A	Variable ⁽²⁾	$	947,400.00	July 25, 2035
I-LTA1F	Variable ⁽²⁾	$	947,400.00	July 25, 2035
I-LTA2	Variable ⁽²⁾	$	2,480,690.00	July 25, 2035
I-LTA3	Variable ⁽²⁾	$	438,450.00	July 25, 2035
I-LTA4	Variable ⁽²⁾	$	1,132,400.00	July 25, 2035
I-LTA4W	Variable ⁽²⁾	$	1,089,240.00	July 25, 2035
I-LTA5	Variable ⁽²⁾	$	200,000.00	July 25, 2035
I-LTA5W	Variable ⁽²⁾	$	719,250.00	July 25, 2035
I-LTA6	Variable ⁽²⁾	$	883,860.00	July 25, 2035
I-LTM1	Variable ⁽²⁾	$	242,360.00	July 25, 2035
I-LTM2	Variable ⁽²⁾	$	237,410.00	July 25, 2035
I-LTM3	Variable ⁽²⁾	$	67,000.00	July 25, 2035
I-LTM4	Variable ⁽²⁾	$	74,190.00	July 25, 2035
I-LTM5	Variable ⁽²⁾	$	59,350.00	July 25, 2035
I-LTM6	Variable ⁽²⁾	$	48,750.00	July 25, 2035
I-LTM7	Variable ⁽²⁾	$	49,460.00	July 25, 2035
I-LTM8	Variable ⁽²⁾	$	37,590.00	July 25, 2035
I-LTM9	Variable ⁽²⁾	$	49,460.00	July 25, 2035
I-LTB1	Variable ⁽²⁾	$	54,400.00	July 25, 2035
I-LTB2	Variable ⁽²⁾	$	54,410.00	July 25, 2035
I-LTZZ	Variable ⁽²⁾	$	9,971,355.42	July 25, 2035
I-LTP	Variable ⁽²⁾	$	100.00	July 25, 2035

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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 with the latest 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 “REMIC 1 Remittance Rate” herein .

REMIC II

As provided herein, the Trustee will elect to treat the segregated pool of assets consisting of the REMIC I Regular Interests as a REMIC for federal income tax purposes, and such segregated pool of assets will be designated as “REMIC II.” The Class R-II Interest will evidence the sole class of “residual interests” in REMIC II for purposes of the REMIC Provisions under federal income tax law. The following table irrevocably sets forth the designation, the Pass-Through Rate, the initial aggregate Certificate Principal Balance and, for purposes of satisfying Treasury regulation Section 1.860G-1(a)(4)(iii), the “latest possible maturity date” for the indicated Classes of Certificates.

Designation	Pass-Through Rate		Initial Aggregate Certificate Principal Balance			Latest Possible Maturity Date ⁽¹⁾
Class A-1A	Variable ⁽²⁾		$	94,740,000.00		July 25, 2035
Class A-1F	4.359	% per annum ⁽³⁾	$	94,740,000.00		July 25, 2035
Class A-2	4.461	% per annum ⁽³⁾	$	248,069,000.00		July 25, 2035
Class A-3	4.532	% per annum ⁽³⁾	$	43,845,000.00		July 25, 2035
Class A-4	5.114	% per annum ⁽³⁾	$	113,240,000.00		July 25, 2035
Class A-4w	5.035	% per annum ⁽³⁾	$	108,924,000.00		July 25, 2035
Class A-5	5.387	% per annum ⁽³⁾	$	20,000,000.00		July 25, 2035
Class A-5w	5.288	% per annum ⁽³⁾	$	71,925,000.00		July 25, 2035
Class A-6	4.954	% per annum ⁽³⁾	$	88,386,000.00		July 25, 2035
Class M-1	5.294	% per annum ⁽³⁾	$	24,236,000.00		July 25, 2035
Class M-2	5.344	% per annum ⁽³⁾	$	23,741,000.00		July 25, 2035
Class M-3	5.492	% per annum ⁽³⁾	$	6,700,000.00		July 25, 2035
Class M-4	5.641	% per annum ⁽³⁾	$	7,419,000.00		July 25, 2035
Class M-5	5.700	% per annum ⁽³⁾	$	5,935,000.00		July 25, 2035
Class M-6	5.700	% per annum ⁽³⁾	$	4,875,000.00		July 25, 2035
Class M-7	5.700	% per annum ⁽³⁾	$	4,946,000.00		July 25, 2035
Class M-8	5.700	% per annum ⁽³⁾	$	3,759,000.00		July 25, 2035
Class M-9	5.700	% per annum ⁽³⁾	$	4,946,000.00		July 25, 2035
Class B-1	5.700	% per annum ⁽³⁾	$	5,440,000.00		July 25, 2035
Class B-2	5.700	% per annum ⁽³⁾	$	5,441,000.00		July 25, 2035
Class CE Interest	Variable ⁽²⁾		$	7,914,271.19	⁽⁴⁾	July 25, 2035
Class P Interest	N/A ⁽⁵⁾		$	100.00		July 25, 2035

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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 Loans with the latest maturity date has been designated as the “latest possible maturity date” for each Class of Certificates.
⁽²⁾	Calculated in accordance with the definition of “Pass-Through Rate” herein.
⁽³⁾	Subject to the related Net WAC Pass-Through Rate and subject to increase of 0.50% per annum as set forth herein.
⁽⁴⁾	The Class CE Interest will accrue interest at its variable Pass-Through Rate on the Notional Amount of the Class CE Interest outstanding from time to time. The Class CE Interest will not accrue interest on its Certificate Principal Balance.
⁽⁵⁾	The Class P Interest will not accrue interest .

REMIC III

As provided herein, the Trustee will elect to treat the segregated pool of assets consisting of the Class CE Interest as a REMIC for federal income tax purposes, and such segregated pool of assets will be designated as “REMIC III.” The Class R-III Interest will evidence the sole class of “residual interests” in REMIC III for purposes of the REMIC Provisions under federal income tax law. The following table irrevocably sets forth the designation, the Pass-Through Rate, the initial aggregate Certificate Principal Balance and, for purposes of satisfying Treasury regulation Section 1.860G-1(a)(4)(iii), the “latest possible maturity date” for the indicated Classes of Certificates.

Designation	Pass-Through Rate	Initial Aggregate Certificate Principal Balance	Latest Possible Maturity Date ⁽¹⁾
Class CE	Variable ⁽²⁾	$ 7,914,271.19 ⁽³⁾	July 25, 2035

_______________

⁽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 Loans with the latest maturity date has been designated as the “latest possible maturity date” for each Class of Certificates.
⁽²⁾	Calculated in accordance with the definition of “Pass-Through Rate” herein.
⁽³⁾	The Class CE Certificates will receive 100% of amounts received in respect of the Class CE Interest.

REMIC IV

As provided herein, the Trustee will elect to treat the segregated pool of assets consisting of the Class P Interest as a REMIC for federal income tax purposes, and such segregated pool of assets will be designated as “REMIC IV.” The Class R-IV Interest will evidence the sole class of “residual interests” in REMIC IV for purposes of the REMIC Provisions under federal income tax law. The following table irrevocably sets forth the designation, the Pass-Through Rate, the initial aggregate Certificate Principal Balance and, for purposes of satisfying Treasury regulation Section 1.860G-1(a)(4)(iii), the “latest possible maturity date” for the indicated Classes of Certificates.

Designation	Pass-Through Rate	Initial Aggregate Certificate Principal Balance	Latest Possible Maturity Date ⁽¹⁾
Class P	N/A	$ 100.00 ⁽²⁾	July 25, 2035

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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 Loans with the latest maturity date has been designated as the “latest possible maturity date” for each Class of Certificates.
⁽²⁾	The Class P Certificates will receive 100% of amounts received in respect of the Class P Interest.

As of the Cut-off Date, the Mortgage Loans had an aggregate Stated Principal Balance equal to $989,221,371.19.

In consideration of the mutual agreements herein contained, the Depositor, the Servicer and the Trustee agree as follows:

ARTICLE I

DEFINITIONS

SECTION 1.01.

Defined Terms.

Whenever used in this Agreement, including, without limitation, in the Preliminary Statement hereto, the following words and phrases, unless the context otherwise requires, shall have the meanings specified in this Article. Unless otherwise specified, all calculations described herein shall be made on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months.

“Accepted Servicing Practices”: The servicing standards set forth in Section 3.01.

“Accrued Certificate Interest”: With respect to any Class A Certificate, Mezzanine Certificate, Class B Certificate or Class CE Certificate and each Distribution Date, interest accrued during the related Interest Accrual Period at the Pass-Through Rate for such Certificate for such Distribution Date on the Certificate Principal Balance, in the case of the Class A Certificates, the Mezzanine Certificates and the Class B Certificates, or on the Notional Amount, in the case of the Class CE Certificates, of such Certificate immediately prior to such Distribution Date. The Class P Certificates are not entitled to distributions in respect of interest and, accordingly, will not accrue interest. All distributions of interest on the Floating Rate Certificates will be calculated on the basis of a 360-day year and the actual number of days in the applicable Interest Accrual Period. All distributions of interest on the Fixed Rate Certificates and

the Class CE Certificates will be based on a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months. Accrued Certificate Interest with respect to each Distribution Date, as to any Class A Certificate, Mezzanine Certificate, Class B Certificate or Class CE Certificate, shall be reduced by an amount equal to the portion allocable to such Certificate pursuant to Section 1.02 hereof of the sum of (a) the aggregate Prepayment Interest Shortfall, if any, for such Distribution Date to the extent not covered by payments pursuant to Section 3.24 and (b) the aggregate amount of any Relief Act Interest Shortfall, if any, for such Distribution Date. In addition, Accrued Certificate Interest with respect to each Distribution Date, as to any Class CE Certificate, shall be reduced by an amount equal to the portion allocable to such Class CE Certificate of Realized Losses, if any, pursuant to Section 4.04 hereof.

“Adjusted Certificate Principal Balance”: With respect to any Insured Certificate as of any date of determination, an amount equal to (i) the Certificate Principal Balance of such Insured Certificate as of such date of determination, minus (ii) an amount equal to the product of (a) all Realized Losses incurred after the Parity Date, times (b) the Class Allocation Percentage for the related Class of Insured Certificates, times (c) the Percentage Interest of such Insured Certificate.

“Advancing Person”: As defined in Section 3.26(a) hereof.

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

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

“Allocated Realized Loss Amount”: With respect to any Distribution Date and any Class of Mezzanine Certificates or the Class B Certificates, the sum of (i) any Realized Losses allocated to such Class of Certificates on such Distribution Date and any Allocated Realized Loss Amount for such Class remaining undistributed from previous Distribution Dates.

“Assignment”: An assignment of Mortgage, notice of transfer or equivalent instrument, in recordable form (excepting therefrom, if applicable, the mortgage recordation information which has not been required pursuant to Section 2.01 hereof or returned by the applicable recorder’s office), which is sufficient under the laws of the jurisdiction wherein the related Mortgaged Property is located to reflect of record the sale of the Mortgage, which assignment, notice of transfer or equivalent instrument may be in the form of one or more blanket assignments covering Mortgages secured by Mortgaged Properties located in the same county, if permitted by law.

“Available Distribution Amount”: With respect to any Distribution Date, an amount equal to (1) the sum of (a) the aggregate of the amounts on deposit in the Collection Account and Distribution Account as of the close of business on the related Determination Date, (b) the aggregate of any amounts received in respect of an REO Property withdrawn from any

REO Account and deposited in the Distribution Account for such Distribution Date pursuant to Section 3.23, (c) the aggregate of any amounts deposited in the Distribution Account by the Servicer in respect of Prepayment Interest Shortfalls for such Distribution Date pursuant to Section 3.24, (d) the aggregate of any P&I Advances made by the Servicer for such Distribution Date pursuant to Section 4.03 and (e) the aggregate of any advances made by the Trustee as successor Servicer or any other successor Servicer for such Distribution Date pursuant to Section 7.02, reduced (to not less than zero), by (2) the portion of the amount described in clause (1)(a) above that represents (i) Monthly Payments on the Mortgage Loans received from a Mortgagor on or prior to the Determination Date but due during any Due Period subsequent to the related Due Period, (ii) Principal Prepayments on the Mortgage Loans received after the related Prepayment Period (together with any interest payments received with such Principal Prepayments to the extent they represent the payment of interest accrued on the Mortgage Loans during a period subsequent to the related Prepayment Period), (iii) Liquidation Proceeds and Insurance Proceeds received in respect of the Mortgage Loans after the related Prepayment Period, (iv) amounts reimbursable or payable to the Depositor, the Servicer, the Trustee, the Seller or any Sub-Servicer pursuant to Section 3.11 or Section 3.12 or otherwise payable in respect of Extraordinary Trust Fund Expenses, (v) the Trustee Fee payable from the Distribution Account pursuant to Section 8.05, (vi) amounts deposited in the Collection Account or the Distribution Account in error and (vii) the amount of any Prepayment Charges collected by the Servicer in connection with the Principal Prepayment of any of the Mortgage Loans or any Servicer Prepayment Charge Payment Amount.

“Bankruptcy Code”: The Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1978 (Title 11 of the United States Code), as amended.

“Bankruptcy Loss”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, a Realized Loss resulting from a Deficient Valuation or Debt Service Reduction.

“Book-Entry Certificate”: The Class A Certificates, the Mezzanine Certificates and the Class B Certificates for so long as the Certificates of such Class shall be registered in the name of the Depository or its nominee.

“Book-Entry Custodian”: The custodian appointed pursuant to Section 5.01.

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

“Cap Contract”: The cap contract between the Trustee and the counterparty thereunder for the benefit of the Holders of the Class A-1A Certificates.

“Cash-Out Refinancing”: A Refinanced Mortgage Loan the proceeds of which are more than a nominal amount in excess of the principal balance of any existing first mortgage or subordinate mortgage on the related Mortgaged Property and related closing costs.

“Certificate”: Any one of the Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-A, Class A-1A, Class A-1F, Class A-2, Class A-3, Class A-4, Class A-4w, Class A-5,

Class A-5w, Class A-6, Class M-1, Class M-2, Class M-3, Class M-4, Class M-5, Class M-6, Class M-7, Class M-8, Class M-9, Class B-1, Class B-2, Class CE, Class P or Class R issued under this Agreement.

“Certificateholder” or “Holder”: The Person in whose name a Certificate is registered in the Certificate Register (and, with respect to the Insured Certificates, the Certificate Insurer to the extent of any amount paid under the Policy), except that a Disqualified Organization or a Non-United States Person shall not be a Holder of a Residual Certificate for any purposes hereof and, solely for the purposes of giving any consent pursuant to this Agreement, any Certificate registered in the name of the Depositor or the Servicer or any Affiliate thereof shall be deemed not to be outstanding and the Voting Rights to which it is entitled shall not be taken into account in determining whether the requisite percentage of Voting Rights necessary to effect any such consent has been obtained, except as otherwise provided in Section 11.01. The Trustee may conclusively rely upon a certificate of the Depositor or the Servicer in determining whether a Certificate is held by an Affiliate thereof. All references herein to “Holders” or “Certificateholders” shall reflect the rights of Certificate Owners as they may indirectly exercise such rights through the Depository and participating members thereof, except as otherwise specified herein; provided, however, that the Trustee shall be required to recognize as a “Holder” or “Certificateholder” only the Person in whose name a Certificate is registered in the Certificate Register.

“Certificate Factor”: With respect to any Class of Regular Certificates as of any Distribution Date, a fraction, expressed as a decimal carried to six places, the numerator of which is the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance (or the Notional Amount, in the case of the Class CE Certificates) of such Class of Certificates on such Distribution Date (after giving effect to any distributions of principal and allocations of Realized Losses in reduction of the Certificate Principal Balance (or the Notional Amount, in the case of the Class CE Certificates) of such Class of Certificates to be made on such Distribution Date), and the denominator of which is the initial aggregate Certificate Principal Balance (or the Notional Amount, in the case of the Class CE Certificates) of such Class of Certificates as of the Closing Date.

“Certificate Insurer”: Financial Security Assurance Inc., a New York stock insurance company, or its successors in interest.

“Certificate Insurer Contact Persons”: Collectively, the officers designated by the Servicer to provide information to the Certificate Insuer pursuant to Section 12.04.

“Certificate Insurer Default”: The existence and continuance of any of the following:

(a) The Certificate Insurer fails to make a payment required under the Policy in accordance with its terms; or

(b)(i) the Certificate Insurer (A) files any petition or commences any case or proceeding under any provision or chapter of the Bankruptcy Code or any other similar federal or state law relating to insolvency, bankruptcy, rehabilitation, liquidation or reorganization, (B) makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors, or (C) has an order for relief entered against it under the Bankruptcy Code or any other similar federal or state law relating to

insolvency, bankruptcy, rehabilitation, liquidation or reorganization which is final and nonappealable; or (ii) a court of competent jurisdiction, the New York Department of Insurance or other competent regulatory authority enters a final and nonappealable order, judgment or decree (A) appointing a custodian, trustee, agent or receiver for the Certificate Insurer or for all or any material portion of its property or (B) authorizing the taking of possession by a custodian, trustee, agent or receiver of the Certificate Insurer (or the taking of possession of all or any material portion of the property of the Certificate Insurer).

“Certificate Insurer Premium”: The Policy premium payable pursuant to Section 4.01(a) hereof for each Distribution Date in an amount equal to the Certificate Insurer Premium Rate accrued for one month, on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months, on the Certificate Principal Balance of the Insured Certificates immediately prior to such Distribution Date.

“Certificate Insurer Premium Rate”: The per annum rate at which the Certificate Insurer Premium for the Policy is calculated, as set forth in the Commitment Letter, dated June 28, 2005, among the Certificate Insurer, the Seller and the Depositor.

“Certificate Margin”: With respect to the Class A-1A Certificates and REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA1A for purposes of the definition of Marker Rate, 0.120% in the case of each Distribution Date through and including the Distribution Date on which the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans (and properties acquired in respect thereof) remaining in the Trust Fund is reduced to less than 10% of the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the Cut-off Date and 0.240% in the case of each Distribution Date thereafter.

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

“Certificate Principal Balance”: With respect to each Class A Certificate, Mezzanine Certificate, Class B Certificate or Class P Certificate as of any date of determination, the Certificate Principal Balance of such Certificate on the Distribution Date immediately prior to such date of determination, plus any Subsequent Recoveries on the Mortgage Loans added to the Certificate Principal Balance of such Certificate pursuant to Section 4.01, minus all distributions allocable to principal made thereon and in the case of a Mezzanine Certificate or Class B Certificate, Realized Losses allocated thereto on such immediately prior Distribution Date (or, in the case of any date of determination up to and including the first Distribution Date, the initial Certificate Principal Balance of such Certificate, as stated on the face thereof). With respect to each Class CE Certificate as of any date of determination, an amount equal to the Percentage Interest evidenced by such Certificate times the excess, if any, of (A) the then aggregate Uncertificated Balance of the REMIC I Regular Interests over (B) the then aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class A Certificates, the Mezzanine Certificates, the Class B Certificates and the Class P Certificates then outstanding.

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

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

“Class A Certificate”: Any one of the Class A-1A Certificates, the Class A-1F Certificates, the Class A-2 Certificates, the Class A-3 Certificates, the Class A-4 Certificates, the Class A-4w Certificates, the Class A-5 Certificates, the Class A-5w Certificates or the Class A-6 Certificates.

“Class A-1A Certificate”: Any one of the Class A-1A Certificates executed, authenticated and delivered by the Trustee, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-1 and evidencing a Regular Interest in REMIC II for purposes of the REMIC Provisions.

“Class A-1F Certificate”: Any one of the Class A-1F Certificates executed, authenticated and delivered by the Trustee, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-2 and evidencing a Regular Interest in REMIC II for purposes of the REMIC Provisions.

“Class A-2 Certificate”: Any one of the Class A-2 Certificates executed, authenticated and delivered by the Trustee, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-3 and evidencing a Regular Interest in REMIC II for purposes of the REMIC Provisions.

“Class A-3 Certificate”: Any one of the Class A-3 Certificates executed, authenticated and delivered by the Trustee, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-4 and evidencing a Regular Interest in REMIC II for purposes of the REMIC Provisions.

“Class A-4 Certificate”: Any one of the Class A-4 Certificates executed, authenticated and delivered by the Trustee, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-5 and evidencing a Regular Interest in REMIC II for purposes of the REMIC Provisions.

“Class A-4w Certificate”: Any one of the Class A-4w Certificates executed, authenticated and delivered by the Trustee, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-6 and evidencing a Regular Interest in REMIC II for purposes of the REMIC Provisions.

“Class A-5 Certificate”: Any one of the Class A-5 Certificates executed, authenticated and delivered by the Trustee, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-7 and evidencing a Regular Interest in REMIC II for purposes of the REMIC Provisions.

“Class A-5w Certificate”: Any one of the Class A-5w Certificates executed, authenticated and delivered by the Trustee, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-8 and evidencing a Regular Interest in REMIC II for purposes of the REMIC Provisions.

“Class A-6 Certificate”: Any one of the Class A-6 Certificates executed, authenticated and delivered by the Trustee, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-9 and evidencing a Regular Interest in REMIC II for purposes of the REMIC Provisions.

“Class Allocation Percentage”: With respect to any Distribution Date and a Class of Insured Certificates, the percentage equivalent of a fraction, (a) the numerator of which is the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class of Insured Certificates immediately prior to such Distribution Date, and (b) the denominator of which is the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of all Class A Certificates immediately prior to such Distribution Date.

“Class B Certificates”: The Class B-1 Certificates or the Class B-2 Certificates.

“Class B-1 Certificate”: Any one of the Class B-1 Certificates executed, authenticated and delivered by the Trustee, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-19 and evidencing a Regular Interest in REMIC II for purposes of the REMIC Provisions.

“Class B-1 Principal Distribution Amount”: With respect to any Distribution Date, the excess of (x) the sum of (i) the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class A Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Senior Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (ii) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-1 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-1 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (iii) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-2 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-2 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (iv) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-3 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-3 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (v) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-4 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-4 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (vi) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-5 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-5 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (vii) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-6 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-6 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (viii) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-7 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-7 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (ix) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-8 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-8 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (x) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-9 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-9 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date) and (xi) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class B-1 Certificates immediately prior to such Distribution Date over (y) the lesser of (A) the product of (i) 97.30% and (ii) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period and (B) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period minus $4,946,106.86.

“Class B-2 Certificate”: Any one of the Class B-2 Certificates executed, authenticated and delivered by the Trustee, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-20 and evidencing a Regular Interest in REMIC II for purposes of the REMIC Provisions.

“Class B-2 Principal Distribution Amount”: With respect to any Distribution Date, the excess of (x) the sum of (i) the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class A Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Senior Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (ii) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-1 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-1 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (iii) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-2 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-2 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (iv) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-3 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-3 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (v) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-4 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-4 Principal Distribution

Amount on such Distribution Date), (vi) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-5 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-5 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (vii) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-6 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-6 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (viii) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-7 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-7 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (ix) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-8 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-8 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (x) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-9 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-9 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (xi) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class B-1 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class B-1 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date) and (xii) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class B-2 Certificates immediately prior to such Distribution Date over (y) the lesser of (A) the product of (i) 98.40% and (ii) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period and (B) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period minus $4,946,106.86.

“Class CE Certificate”: Any one of the Class CE Certificates executed, authenticated and delivered by the Trustee, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-21 and evidencing a Regular Interest in REMIC III for purposes of the REMIC Provisions.

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

“Class M-1 Certificate”: Any one of the Class M-1 Certificates executed, authenticated and delivered by the Trustee, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-10 and evidencing a Regular Interest in REMIC II for purposes of the REMIC Provisions.

“Class M-1 Principal Distribution Amount”: With respect to any Distribution Date, the excess of (x) the sum of (i) the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class A Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Senior Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date) and (ii) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-1 Certificates immediately prior to such Distribution Date over (y) the lesser of (A) the product of (i) 84.70% and (ii) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period and (B) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period minus $4,946,106.86.

“Class M-2 Certificate”: Any one of the Class M-2 Certificates executed, authenticated and delivered by the Trustee, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-11 and evidencing a Regular Interest in REMIC II for purposes of the REMIC Provisions.

“Class M-2 Principal Distribution Amount”: With respect to any Distribution Date, the excess of (x) the sum of (i) the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class A Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Senior Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (ii) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-1 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-1 Principal Distribution

Amount on such Distribution Date) and (iii) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-2 Certificates immediately prior to such Distribution Date over (y) the lesser of (A) the product of (i) 89.40% and (ii) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period and (B) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period minus $4,946,106.86.

“Class M-3 Certificate”: Any one of the Class M-3 Certificates executed, authenticated and delivered by the Trustee, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-12 and evidencing a Regular Interest in REMIC II for purposes of the REMIC Provisions.

“Class M-3 Principal Distribution Amount”: With respect to any Distribution Date, the excess of (x) the sum of (i) the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class A Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Senior Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (ii) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-1 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-1 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (iii) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-2 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-2 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date) and (iv) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-3 Certificates immediately prior to such Distribution Date over (y) the lesser of (A) the product of (i) 90.60% and (ii) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period and (B) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period minus $4,946,106.86.

“Class M-4 Certificate”: Any one of the Class M-4 Certificates executed, authenticated and delivered by the Trustee, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-13 and evidencing a Regular Interest in REMIC II for purposes of the REMIC Provisions.

“Class M-4 Principal Distribution Amount”: With respect to any Distribution Date, the excess of (x) the sum of (i) the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class A Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Senior Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (ii) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-1 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-1 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (iii) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-2 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-2 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (iv) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-3 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-3 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date) and (v) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-4 Certificates immediately prior to such Distribution Date over (y) the lesser of (A) the product of (i) 91.25% and (ii) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period and (B) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period minus $4,946,106.86.

“Class M-5 Certificate”: Any one of the Class M-5 Certificates executed, authenticated and delivered by the Trustee, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-14 and evidencing a Regular Interest in REMIC II for purposes of the REMIC Provisions.

“Class M-5 Principal Distribution Amount”: With respect to any Distribution Date, the excess of (x) the sum of (i) the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class A

“Class M-6 Certificate”: Any one of the Class M-6 Certificates executed, authenticated and delivered by the Trustee, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-15 and evidencing a Regular Interest in REMIC II for purposes of the REMIC Provisions.

“Class M-6 Principal Distribution Amount”: With respect to any Distribution Date, the excess of (x) the sum of (i) the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class A Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Senior Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (ii) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-1 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-1 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (iii) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-2 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-2 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (iv) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-3 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-3 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (v) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-4 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-4 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (vi) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-5 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-5 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date) and (vii) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-6 Certificates immediately prior to such Distribution Date over (y) the lesser of (A) the product of (i) 93.44% and (ii) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period and (B) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period minus $4,946,106.86.

“Class M-7 Certificate”: Any one of the Class M-7 Certificates executed, authenticated and delivered by the Trustee, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-16 and evidencing a Regular Interest in REMIC II for purposes of the REMIC Provisions.

“Class M-7 Principal Distribution Amount”: With respect to any Distribution Date, the excess of (x) the sum of (i) the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class A Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Senior Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (ii) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-1 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-1 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (iii) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-2

Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-2 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (iv) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-3 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-3 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (v) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-4 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-4 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (vi) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-5 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-5 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (vii) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-6 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-6 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date) and (viii) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-7 Certificates immediately prior to such Distribution Date over (y) the lesser of (A) the product of (i) 94.44% and (ii) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period and (B) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period minus $4,946,106.86.

“Class M-8 Certificate”: Any one of the Class M-8 Certificates executed, authenticated and delivered by the Trustee, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-17 and evidencing a Regular Interest in REMIC II for purposes of the REMIC Provisions.

“Class M-8 Principal Distribution Amount”: With respect to any Distribution Date, the excess of (x) the sum of (i) the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class A Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Senior Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (ii) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-1 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-1 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (iii) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-2 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-2 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (iv) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-3 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-3 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (v) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-4 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-4 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (vi) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-5 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-5 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (vii) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-6 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-6 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (viii) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-7 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-7 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date) and (ix) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-8 Certificates immediately prior to such Distribution Date over (y) the lesser of (A) the product of (i) 95.20% and (ii) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period and (B) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period minus $4,946,106.86.

“Class M-9 Certificate”: Any one of the Class M-9 Certificates executed, authenticated and delivered by the Trustee, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-18 and evidencing a Regular Interest in REMIC II for purposes of the REMIC Provisions.

“Class M-9 Principal Distribution Amount”: With respect to any Distribution Date, the excess of (x) the sum of (i) the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class A

Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Senior Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (ii) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-1 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-1 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (iii) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-2 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-2 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (iv) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-3 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-3 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (v) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-4 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-4 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (vi) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-5 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-5 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (vii) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-6 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-6 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (viii) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-7 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-7 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (ix) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-8 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-8 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date) and (x) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-9 Certificates immediately prior to such Distribution Date over (y) the lesser of (A) the product of (i) 96.20% and (ii) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period and (B) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period minus $4,946,106.86.

“Class P Certificate”: Any one of the Class P Certificates executed, authenticated and delivered by the Trustee, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-22 and evidencing a Regular Interest in REMIC II for purposes of the REMIC Provisions.

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

“Class R Certificate”: Any one of the Class R Certificates executed, authenticated and delivered by the Trustee, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-23 and evidencing the ownership of the Class R-I Interest and the Class R-II Interest.

“Class R-X Certificate”: Any one of the Class R-X Certificates executed, authenticated and delivered by the Trustee, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-24 and evidencing the ownership of the Class R-III Interest and the Class R-IV Interest.

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

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

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

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

“Closing Date”: June 28, 2005.

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

“Collection Account”: The account or accounts created and maintained, or caused to be created and maintained, by the Servicer pursuant to Section 3.10(a), which shall be entitled “Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP, as Servicer for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, in trust for the registered holders of New Century Mortgage Securities, Inc., New Century Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2005-A, Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates.” The Collection Account must be an Eligible Account.

“Commission”: The Securities and Exchange Commission.

“Corporate Trust Office”: The principal corporate trust office of the Trustee at which at any particular time its corporate trust business in connection with this Agreement shall be administered, which office at the date of the execution of this instrument is located at 1761 East St. Andrew Place, Santa Ana, California 92705-4934, Attn: NC050A, or at such other address as the Trustee may designate from time to time by notice to the Certificateholders, the Depositor, the Servicer and the Certificate Insurer.

“Corresponding Certificate”: With respect to each REMIC I Regular Interest set forth below, the Regular Certificate set forth in the table below:

REMIC I Regular Interest	Certificate
I-LTA1A	Class A-1A
I-LTA1F	Class A-1F
I-LTA2	Class A-2
I-LTA3	Class A-3
I-LTA4	Class A-4
I-LTA4W	Class A-4w
I-LTA5	Class A-5
I-LTA5W	Class A-5w
I-LTA6	Class A-6
I-LTM1	Class M-1
I-LTM2	Class M-2
I-LTM3	Class M-3
I-LTM4	Class M-4
I-LTM5	Class M-5
I-LTM6	Class M-6
I-LTM7	Class M-7
I-LTM8	Class M-8
I-LTM9	Class M-9
I-LTB1	Class B-1
I-LTB2	Class B-2
I-LTP	Class P

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

“Cumulative Loss Percentage”: With respect to any Distribution Date, the percentage equivalent of a fraction, the numerator of which is the aggregate amount of Realized Losses incurred from the Cut-off Date to the last day of the preceding calendar month and the denominator of which is the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the Cut-off Date.

“Cut-off Date”: With respect to each Original Mortgage Loan, June 1, 2005. With respect to all Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans, their respective dates of substitution. References herein to the “Cut-off Date,” when used with respect to more than one Mortgage Loan, shall be to the respective Cut-off Dates for such Mortgage Loans.

“Debt Service Reduction”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, a reduction in the scheduled Monthly Payment for such Mortgage Loan by a court of competent jurisdiction in a proceeding under the Bankruptcy Code, except such a reduction resulting from a Deficient Valuation.

“Deficient Valuation”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, a valuation of the related Mortgaged Property by a court of competent jurisdiction in an amount less than the then outstanding principal balance of the Mortgage Loan, which valuation results from a proceeding initiated under the Bankruptcy Code.

“Definitive Certificates”: As defined in Section 5.01(b).

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

“Delinquency Rate”: With respect to any calendar month, the percentage obtained by dividing (a) the sum of the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of (i) Mortgage Loans delinquent 60 days or more, (ii) Mortgage Loans in foreclosure, (iii) REO Properties and (iv) Mortgage Loans discharged due to bankruptcy by (b) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of such calendar month.

“Depositor”: New Century Mortgage Securities, Inc., a Delaware corporation, or its successor in interest.

“Depository”: The Depository Trust Company, or any successor Depository hereafter named. The nominee of the initial Depository, for purposes of registering those Certificates that are to be Book-Entry Certificates, is Cede & Co. The Depository shall at all times be a “clearing corporation” as defined in Section 8-102(3) of the Uniform Commercial Code of the State of New York and a “clearing agency” registered pursuant to the provisions of Section 17A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

“Depository Institution”: Any depository institution or trust company, including the Trustee that (a) is incorporated under the laws of the United States of America or any State thereof, (b) is subject to supervision and examination by federal or state banking authorities and (c) has outstanding unsecured commercial paper or other short-term unsecured debt obligations (or, in the case of a depository institution that is the principal subsidiary of a holding company,

such holding company has unsecured commercial paper or other short-term unsecured debt obligations) that are rated at least P-1 by Moody’s and A-1+ by S&P.

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

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

“Directly Operate”: With respect to any REO Property, the furnishing or rendering of services to the tenants thereof, the management or operation of such REO Property, the holding of such REO Property primarily for sale to customers, the performance of any construction work thereon or any use of such REO Property in a trade or business conducted by REMIC I other than through an Independent Contractor; provided, however, that the Trustee (or the Servicer on behalf of the Trustee) shall not be considered to Directly Operate an REO Property solely because the Trustee (or the Servicer on behalf of the Trustee) establishes rental terms, chooses tenants, enters into or renews leases, deals with taxes and insurance, or makes decisions as to repairs or capital expenditures with respect to such REO Property.

“Disqualified Organization”: Any of the following: (i) the United States, any State or political subdivision thereof, any possession of the United States, or any agency or instrumentality 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 Freddie Mac, a majority of its board of directors is not selected by such governmental unit), (ii) any foreign government, any international organization, or any agency or instrumentality of any of the foregoing, (iii) any organization (other than certain farmers’ cooperatives described in Section 521 of the Code) which is exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 1 of the Code (including the tax imposed by Section 511 of the Code on unrelated business taxable income), (iv) rural electric and telephone cooperatives described in Section 1381(a)(2)(C) of the Code, (v) an “electing large partnership” and (vi) any other Person as set forth in an Opinion of Counsel delivered to the Trustee and the Depositor to the effect that the holding of an Ownership Interest in a Residual Certificate by such Person may cause any Trust REMIC or any Person having an Ownership Interest in any Class of Certificates (other than such Person) to incur a liability for any federal tax imposed under the Code that would not otherwise be imposed but for the Transfer of an Ownership Interest in a Residual Certificate to such Person. The terms “United States,” “State” and “international organization” shall have the meanings set forth in Section 7701 of the Code or successor provisions.

“Distribution Account”: The trust account or accounts created and maintained by the Trustee pursuant to Section 3.10(b), which shall be entitled “Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, in trust for the registered holders of New Century Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2005-A, Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates.” The Distribution Account must be an Eligible Account.

“Distribution Date”: The 25 ^th day of any month, or if such 25 ^th day is not a Business Day, the Business Day immediately following such 25 ^th day, commencing in July 2005.

“Due Date”: With respect to each Distribution Date, the first day of the calendar month in which such Distribution Date occurs, which is generally the day of the month on which the Monthly Payment is due on a Mortgage Loan, exclusive of any days of grace.

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

“Eligible Account”: Any of (i) an account or accounts maintained with a Depository Institution or (ii) a segregated, non-interest bearing trust account or accounts maintained with the corporate trust department of a federal or state chartered depository institution or trust company acting in its fiduciary capacity. Eligible Accounts may bear interest.

“ERISA”: The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended.

“Estate in Real Property”: A fee simple estate in a parcel of land.

“Excess Overcollateralized Amount”: With respect to the Class A Certificates, the Mezzanine Certificates and the Class B Certificates and any Distribution Date, the excess, if any, of (i) the Overcollateralized Amount for such Distribution Date (calculated for this purpose only after assuming that 100% of the Principal Remittance Amount on such Distribution Date has been distributed) over (ii) the Overcollateralization Target Amount for such Distribution Date.

“Expense Adjusted Mortgage Rate”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan (or the related REO Property), as of any date of determination, a per annum rate of interest equal to the applicable Mortgage Rate thereon as of the close of business on the first day of the calendar month preceding the month in which the Distribution Date occurs minus the sum of (i) the Trustee Fee Rate and (ii) the Servicing Fee Rate.

“Extraordinary Trust Fund Expense”: Any amounts reimbursable to the Trustee or any director, officer, employee or agent of the Trustee from the Trust Fund pursuant to Section 8.05 or Section 10.01(c), any amounts payable from the Distribution Account in respect of taxes pursuant to Section 10.01(g)(iii) and any costs incurred by the Trustee endorsing any Mortgage Notes delivered in blank under Section 2.01 or recording the Assignments pursuant to Section 2.01 (to the extent the Seller is unable to pay such costs).

“Fannie Mae”: Fannie Mae, formally known as the Federal National Mortgage Association, or any successor thereto.

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

“Final Recovery Determination”: With respect to any defaulted Mortgage Loan or any REO Property (other than a Mortgage Loan or REO Property purchased by the Seller, the Depositor or the Servicer pursuant to or as contemplated by Section 2.03, Section 3.16(c) or Section 9.01), a determination made by the Servicer that all Insurance Proceeds, Liquidation Proceeds and other payments or recoveries which the Servicer, in its reasonable good faith judgment, expects to be finally recoverable in respect thereof have been so recovered. The

Servicer shall maintain records, prepared by a Servicing Officer, of each Final Recovery Determination made thereby.

“Final Scheduled Distribution Date”: The Distribution Date occurring in August 2035.

“Fitch”: Fitch Ratings Inc. or its successor in interest.

“Fixed Rate Certificates”: The Class A Certificates (other than the Class A-1A Certificates), the Mezzanine Certificates and the Class B Certificates.

“Floating Rate Certificates”: The Class A-1A Certificates.

“Formula Rate”: For any Distribution Date and the Class A-1A Certificates, the lesser of (i) One-Month LIBOR plus the Certificate Margin and (ii) the Maximum Cap Rate.

“Freddie Mac”: Freddie Mac, formally known as the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, or any successor thereto.

“Highest Priority”: As of any date of determination, the Class of Mezzanine Certificates or Class B Certificates then outstanding with a Certificate Principal Balance greater than zero, with the highest priority for payments pursuant to Section 4.01, in the following order of decreasing priority: Class M-1, Class M-2, Class M-3, Class M-4, Class M-5, Class M-6, Class M-7, Class M-8, Class M-9, Class B-1 and Class B-2.

“Guaranteed Certificates”: The Insured Certificates.

“Guaranteed Distributions”: As defined in the Policy.

“Guaranteed Distribution Shortfall”: As defined in Section 12.02.

“Indenture”: An indenture relating to the issuance of notes backed by all or a portion of the Class CE Certificates, the Class P Certificates and/or the Residual Certificates.

“Independent”: When used with respect to any specified Person, any such Person who (a) is in fact independent of the Depositor, the Servicer and their respective Affiliates, (b) does not have any direct financial interest in or any material indirect financial interest in the Depositor, the Servicer or any Affiliate thereof, and (c) is not connected with the Depositor, the Servicer or any Affiliate thereof as an officer, employee, promoter, underwriter, trustee, partner, director or Person performing similar functions; provided, however, that a Person shall not fail to be Independent of the Depositor, the Servicer or any Affiliate thereof merely because such Person is the beneficial owner of 1% or less of any class of securities issued by the Depositor, the Servicer or any Affiliate thereof, as the case may be.

“Independent Contractor”: Either (i) any Person (other than the Servicer) that would be an “independent contractor” with respect to REMIC I within the meaning of Section 856(d)(3) of the Code if REMIC I were a real estate investment trust (except that the ownership tests set forth in that section shall be considered to be met by any Person that owns, directly or indirectly, 35% or more of any Class of Certificates), so long as REMIC I does not receive or

derive any income from such Person and provided that the relationship between such Person and REMIC I is at arm’s length, all within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.856-4(b)(5), or (ii) any other Person (including the Servicer) if the Trustee has received an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that the taking of any action in respect of any REO Property by such Person, subject to any conditions therein specified, that is otherwise herein contemplated to be taken by an Independent Contractor will not cause such REO Property to cease to qualify as “foreclosure property” within the meaning of Section 860G(a)(8) of the Code (determined without regard to the exception applicable for purposes of Section 860D(a) of the Code), or cause any income realized in respect of such REO Property to fail to qualify as Rents from Real Property.

“Insurance Proceeds”: Proceeds of any title policy, hazard policy or other insurance policy covering a Mortgage Loan to the extent such proceeds are not to be applied to the restoration of the related Mortgaged Property or released to the Mortgagor in accordance with the procedures that the Servicer would follow in servicing mortgage loans held for its own account, subject to the terms and conditions of the related Mortgage Note and Mortgage.

“Insured Certificates”: The Class A-4w Certificates and the Class A-5w Certificates.

“Interest Accrual Period”: With respect to any Distribution Date and the Floating Rate Certificates, the period commencing on the Distribution Date of the month immediately preceding the month in which such Distribution Date occurs (or, in the case of the first Distribution Date, commencing on the Closing Date) and ending on the day preceding such Distribution Date. With respect to any Distribution Date and the Fixed Rate Certificates, the Class CE Certificates and the REMIC I Regular Interests, the one-month period ending on the last day of the calendar month preceding the month in which such Distribution Date occurs.

“Interest Carry Forward Amount”: With respect to any Distribution Date and the Class A Certificates, the Mezzanine Certificates or the Class B Certificates, the sum of (i) the amount, if any, by which (a) the Interest Distribution Amount for such Class of Certificates as of the immediately preceding Distribution Date exceeded (b) the actual amount distributed on such Class of Certificates in respect of interest on such immediately preceding Distribution Date, (ii) the amount of any undistributed Interest Carry Forward Amounts for such Class of Certificates remaining from previous Distribution Dates and (iii) accrued interest on the sum of (i) and (ii) above calculated at the related Pass-Through Rate for the most recently ended Interest Accrual Period.

“Interest Determination Date”: With respect to the Floating Rate Certificates and REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA1A, and any Interest Accrual Period therefor, the second London Business Day preceding the commencement of such Interest Accrual Period.

“Interest Distribution Amount”: With respect to any Distribution Date and any Class A Certificates, any Mezzanine Certificates, any Class B Certificates and any Class CE Certificates, the aggregate Accrued Certificate Interest on the Certificates of such Class for such Distribution Date.

“Interest Remittance Amount”: With respect to any Distribution Date, that portion of the Available Distribution Amount for such Distribution Date allocable to interest on the Mortgage Loans.

“Late Collections”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan and any Due Period, all amounts received subsequent to the Determination Date immediately following such Due Period, whether as late payments of Monthly Payments or as Insurance Proceeds, Liquidation Proceeds or otherwise, which represent late payments or collections of principal and/or interest due (without regard to any acceleration of payments under the related Mortgage and Mortgage Note) but delinquent for such Due Period and not previously recovered.

“Liquidation Event”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, any of the following events: (i) such Mortgage Loan is paid in full; (ii) a Final Recovery Determination is made as to such Mortgage Loan; or (iii) such Mortgage Loan is removed from REMIC I by reason of its being purchased, sold or replaced pursuant to or as contemplated by Section 2.03, Section 3.16(c) or Section 9.01. With respect to any REO Property, either of the following events: (i) a Final Recovery Determination is made as to such REO Property; or (ii) such REO Property is removed from REMIC I by reason of its being purchased pursuant to Section 9.01.

“Liquidation Proceeds”: The amount (other than Insurance Proceeds or amounts received in respect of the rental of any REO Property prior to REO Disposition) received by the Servicer in connection with (i) the taking of all or a part of a Mortgaged Property by exercise of the power of eminent domain or condemnation, (ii) the liquidation of a defaulted Mortgage Loan through a trustee’s sale, foreclosure sale or otherwise, or (iii) the repurchase, substitution or sale of a Mortgage Loan or an REO Property pursuant to or as contemplated by Section 2.03, Section 3.16(c), Section 3.23 or Section 9.01.

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

“Lockout Certificate Percentage”: With respect to the Class A-6 Certificates and any Distribution Date, the percentage equal to the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class A-6 Certificates immediately prior to such Distribution Date divided by the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class A Certificates immediately prior to such Distribution Date.

“Lockout Distribution Percentage”: With respect to the Class A-6 Certificates and any Distribution Date, the indicated percentage of the Lockout Certificate Percentage for such Distribution Date:

Distribution Date Occurring In	Percentage
July 2005 through June 2008	0%
July 2008 through June 2009	45%
July 2009 through June 2010	80%
July 2010 through June 2011	100%
July 2011 and thereafter	300%

“London Business Day”: Any day on which banks in the City of London and New York are open and conducting transactions in United States dollars.

“Marker Rate”: With respect to the Class CE Interest and any Distribution Date, a per annum rate equal to two (2) times the weighted average of the REMIC I Remittance Rate for REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA1A, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA1F, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA2, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA3, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA4, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA4W, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA5, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA5W, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA6, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM1, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM2, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM3, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM4, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM5, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM6, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM7, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM8, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM9, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTB1, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTB2 and REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTZZ, with the rate on each such REMIC I Regular Interest subject to a cap equal to the related Pass-Through Rate, as applicable, for the purpose of this calculation for such Distribution Date and with the rate on REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTZZ subject to a cap of zero for the purpose of this calculation; provided, however, with respect to REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA1A, the cap shall be multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is 30 and the denominator of which is the actual number of days elapsed in the related Interest Accrual Period.

“Maximum Cap Rate”: For any Distribution Date with respect to the Class A-1A Certificates, a per annum rate equal to the product of (x)(i) for each Distribution Date through and including the Distribution Date in September 2006, the greater of (a) 8.00% and (b) the weighted average of the Expense Adjusted Mortgage Rates of the Mortgage Loans, weighted based on their Stated Principal Balances as of the first day of the calendar month preceding the month in which the Distribution Date occurs minus the Certificate Insurer Premium Rate and (ii) for each Distribution Date thereafter, the weighted average of the Expense Adjusted Mortgage Rates of the Mortgage Loans, weighted based on their Stated Principal Balances as of the first day of the calendar month preceding the month in which the Distribution Date occurs minus the Certificate Insurer Premium Rate and (y) a fraction, the numerator of which is 30 and the denominator of which is the actual number of days elapsed in the related Interest Accrual Period.

“Maximum I-LTZZ Uncertificated Interest Deferral Amount”: With respect to any Distribution Date, the excess of (i) accrued interest at the REMIC I Remittance Rate applicable to REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTZZ for such Distribution Date on a balance equal to the Uncertificated Balance of REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTZZ minus the REMIC I Overcollateralization Amount, in each case for such Distribution Date, over (ii) Uncertificated Interest on REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA1A, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA1F, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA2, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA3, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA4, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA4W, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA5, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA5W, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA6, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM1, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM2, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM3, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM4, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM5, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM6, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM7, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM8, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM9, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTB1 and REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTB2 for such Distribution Date, with the rate on each such REMIC I Regular Interest, subject to a cap equal to the related Pass-Through Rate, as applicable; provided, however, the cap for REMIC I

Regular Interest I-LTA1A shall be multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is 30 and the denominator of which is the actual number of days elapsed in the related Interest Accrual Period.

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

“Monthly Payment”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, the scheduled monthly payment of principal and interest on such Mortgage Loan which is payable by the related Mortgagor from time to time under the related Mortgage Note, determined: (a) after giving effect to (i) any Deficient Valuation and/or Debt Service Reduction with respect to such Mortgage Loan and (ii) any reduction in the amount of interest collectible from the related Mortgagor pursuant to the Relief Act; (b) without giving effect to any extension granted or agreed to by the Servicer pursuant to Section 3.07 and (c) on the assumption that all other amounts, if any, due under such Mortgage Loan are paid when due.

“Mortgage”: The mortgage, deed of trust or other instrument creating a first lien on, or first priority security interest in, a Mortgaged Property securing a Mortgage Note.

“Mortgage File”: The mortgage documents listed in Section 2.01 pertaining to a particular Mortgage Loan and any additional documents required to be added to the Mortgage File pursuant to this Agreement.

“Mortgage Loan”: Each mortgage loan transferred and assigned to the Trustee and delivered to the Trustee pursuant to Section 2.01 or Section 2.03(b) of this Agreement, as held from time to time as a part of the Trust Fund, the Mortgage Loans so held being identified in the Mortgage Loan Schedule.

“Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement”: The agreement between the Seller and the Depositor, regarding the sale of the Mortgage Loans by the Seller to the Depositor, substantially in the form of Exhibit D annexed hereto.

“Mortgage Loan Schedule”: As of any date, the list of Mortgage Loans included in REMIC I on such date, attached hereto as Schedule 1. The Mortgage Loan Schedule shall set forth the following information with respect to each Mortgage Loan:

(i)	the Mortgage Loan identifying number;
(ii)	[reserved];
(iii)	the state and zip code of the Mortgaged Property;
(iv)	a code indicating whether the Mortgaged Property is owner-occupied;
(v)	the type of Residential Dwelling constituting the Mortgaged Property;
(vi)	the original months to maturity;

(vii)	the stated remaining months to maturity from the Cut-off Date based on the original amortization schedule;
(viii)	the Loan-to-Value Ratio at origination;
(ix)	the Mortgage Rate in effect immediately following the Cut-off Date;
(x)	(A) the date on which the first Monthly Payment was due on the Mortgage Loan and (B) if such date is not consistent with the Due Date currently in effect, such Due Date;
(xi)	the stated maturity date;
(xii)	the amount of the Monthly Payment at origination;
(xiii)	the amount of the Monthly Payment due on the first Due Date after the Cut-off Date;
(xiv)	the last Due Date on which a Monthly Payment was actually applied to the unpaid Stated Principal Balance;
(xv)	the original principal amount of the Mortgage Loan;
(xvi)	the Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loan as of the close of business on the Cut-off Date;
(xvii)	a code indicating the purpose of the Mortgage Loan (i.e., purchase financing, Rate/Term Refinancing, Cash-Out Refinancing);
(xviii)	the Mortgage Rate;
(xix)	a code indicating the documentation program (i.e., Full Documentation, Limited Documentation, Stated Income Documentation);
(xx)	the risk grade;
(xxi)	the Value of the Mortgaged Property;
(xxii)	the sale price of the Mortgaged Property, if applicable;
(xxiii)	the actual unpaid principal balance of the Mortgage Loan as of the Cut-off Date;
(xxiv)	the type and term of the related Prepayment Charge;
(xxv)	the program code; and
(xxvi)	the total amount of points and fees charged such Mortgage Loan.

The Mortgage Loan Schedule shall set forth the following information with respect to the Mortgage Loans in the aggregate as of the Cut-off Date: (1) the number of Mortgage Loans; (2) the current Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans; (3) the weighted average Mortgage Rate of the Mortgage Loans and (4) the weighted average maturity of the Mortgage Loans. The Mortgage Loan Schedule shall be amended from time to time by the Depositor in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. With respect to any Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan, the Cut-off Date shall refer to the related Cut-off Date for such Mortgage Loan, determined in accordance with the definition of Cut-off Date herein.

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

“Mortgage Pool”: The pool of Mortgage Loans, identified on Schedule 1 and existing from time to time thereafter, and any REO Properties acquired in respect thereof.

“Mortgage Rate”: With respect to each Mortgage Loan, the annual rate at which interest accrues on such Mortgage Loan from time to time in accordance with the provisions of the related Mortgage Note, which rate shall remain constant at the rate set forth in the Mortgage Loan Schedule as the Mortgage Rate in effect immediately following the Cut-off Date. With respect to each Mortgage Loan that becomes an REO Property, as of any date of determination, the annual rate determined in accordance with the immediately preceding sentence as of the date such Mortgage Loan became an REO Property.

“Mortgaged Property”: The underlying property securing a Mortgage Loan, including any REO Property, consisting of an Estate in Real Property improved by a Residential Dwelling.

“Mortgagor”: The obligor on a Mortgage Note.

“Net Monthly Excess Cashflow”: With respect to any Distribution Date, the sum of (i) any Overcollateralization Reduction Amount for such Distribution Date and (ii) the excess of (x) the Available Distribution Amount for such Distribution Date over (y) the sum for such Distribution Date of (A) the Senior Interest Distribution Amount payable to the holders of the Class A Certificates, (B) the Interest Distribution Amount payable to the holders of the Mezzanine Certificates and the Class B Certificates, (C) any amounts paid to the Certificate Insurer from the Interest Remittance Amount and (D) the Principal Remittance Amount.

“Net Mortgage Rate”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan (or the related REO Property) as of any date of determination, a per annum rate of interest equal to the then applicable Mortgage Rate for such Mortgage Loan minus the Servicing Fee Rate.

“Net Prepayment Interest Shortfall”: With respect to any Distribution Date, the excess, if any, of any Prepayment Interest Shortfalls for such Distribution Date over the Compensating Interest paid by the Servicer.

“Net WAC Pass-Through Rate”: For any Distribution Date with respect to the Class A-1A Certificates, a per annum rate equal to the product of (x) the weighted average of the Expense Adjusted Mortgage Rates of the Mortgage Loans, weighted based on their Stated

Principal Balances as of the first day of the calendar month preceding the month in which the Distribution Date occurs minus the Certificate Insurer Premium Rate and (y) a fraction, the numerator of which is 30 and the denominator of which is the actual number of days elapsed in the related Interest Accrual Period.

For any Distribution Date with respect to the Fixed Rate Certificates, a per annum rate equal to the weighted average of the Expense Adjusted Mortgage Rates of the Mortgage Loans, weighted based on their Stated Principal Balances as of the first day of the calendar month preceding the month in which the Distribution Date occurs minus the Certificate Insurer Premium Rate.

For federal income tax purposes, the equivalent of the foregoing shall be expressed as the weighted average of the REMIC I Remittance Rate on each REMIC I Regular Interest, weighted on the basis of the Uncertificated Balance of each such REMIC I Regular Interest.

“Net WAC Rate Carryover Reserve Account”: The account established and maintained pursuant to Section 3.28.

“Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount”: With respect to any Class of Class A Certificates, any Class of Mezzanine Certificates and the Class B Certificates and any Distribution Date, the sum of (A) the positive excess of (i) the amount of interest accrued on such Class of Certificates for such Distribution Date at the related fixed rate or Formula Rate, as applicable, for such Distribution Date over (ii) the amount of interest accrued on such Class of Certificates at the related Net WAC Pass-Through Rate for such Distribution Date and (B) the undistributed portion of any related Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount for previous Distribution Dates together with interest thereon at a rate equal to the related fixed rate or Formula Rate, as applicable, for such Class of Certificates for such Distribution Date.

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

“Nonrecoverable P&I Advance”: Any P&I Advance previously made or proposed to be made in respect of a Mortgage Loan or REO Property that, in the good faith business judgment of the Servicer, will not or, in the case of a proposed P&I Advance, would not be ultimately recoverable from related Late Collections, Insurance Proceeds or Liquidation Proceeds on such Mortgage Loan or REO Property as provided herein.

“Nonrecoverable Servicing Advance”: Any Servicing Advance previously made or proposed to be made in respect of a Mortgage Loan or REO Property that, in the good faith business judgment of the Servicer, will not or, in the case of a proposed Servicing Advance, would not be ultimately recoverable from related Late Collections, Insurance Proceeds or Liquidation Proceeds on such Mortgage Loan or REO Property as provided herein.

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

“Notional Amount”: With respect to the Class CE Interest and any Distribution Date, the Uncertificated Balance of the REMIC I Regular Interests (other than REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTP) for such Distribution Date.

“Officers’ Certificate”: A certificate signed by the Chairman of the Board, the Vice Chairman of the Board, the President or a vice president (however denominated), and by the Treasurer, the Secretary, or one of the assistant treasurers or assistant secretaries of the Servicer, the Originator, the Seller or the Depositor, as applicable.

“One-Month LIBOR”: With respect to the Floating Rate Certificates and for purposes of the Formula Rate, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA1A, and any Interest Accrual Period therefor, the rate determined by the Trustee on the related Interest Determination Date on the basis of the offered rate for one-month U.S. dollar deposits, as such rate appears on Telerate Page 3750 as of 11:00 a.m. (London time) on such Interest Determination Date; provided that if such rate does not appear on Telerate Page 3750, the rate for such date will be determined on the basis of the offered rates of the Reference Banks for one-month U.S. dollar deposits, as of 11:00 a.m. (London time) on such Interest Determination Date. In such event, the Trustee will request the principal London office of each of the Reference Banks to provide a quotation of its rate. If on such Interest Determination Date, two or more Reference Banks provide such offered quotations, One-Month LIBOR for the related Interest Accrual Period shall be the arithmetic mean of such offered quotations (rounded upwards if necessary to the nearest whole multiple of 1/16%). If on such Interest Determination Date, fewer than two Reference Banks provide such offered quotations, One-Month LIBOR for the related Interest Accrual Period shall be the higher of (i) LIBOR as determined on the previous Interest Determination Date and (ii) the Reserve Interest Rate. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if, under the priorities described above, LIBOR for an Interest Determination Date would be based on LIBOR for the previous Interest Determination Date for the third consecutive Interest Determination Date, the Trustee, after consultation with the Depositor, shall select an alternative comparable index (over which the Trustee has no control), used for determining one-month Eurodollar lending rates that is calculated and published (or otherwise made available) by an independent party.

“Opinion of Counsel”: A written opinion of counsel, who may, without limitation, be salaried counsel for the Depositor or the Servicer, acceptable to the Trustee, except that any opinion of counsel relating to (a) the qualification of any Trust REMIC as a REMIC or (b) compliance with the REMIC Provisions, must be an opinion of Independent counsel.

“Original Mortgage Loan”: Any of the Mortgage Loans included in REMIC I as of the Closing Date.

“Originator”: New Century Mortgage Corporation, or its successor in interest.

“Overcollateralization Deficiency Amount”: With respect to any Distribution Date, the excess, if any, of (a) the Overcollateralization Target Amount applicable to such Distribution Date over (b) the Overcollateralized Amount applicable to such Distribution Date (calculated for this purpose only after assuming that 100% of the Principal Remittance Amount on such distribution date has been distributed).

“Overcollateralization Increase Amount”: With respect to any Distribution Date, the lesser of (a) the Overcollateralization Deficiency Amount as of such Distribution Date (calculated for this purpose only after assuming that 100% of the Principal Remittance Amount on such distribution date has been distributed) and (b) the amount of Accrued Certificate Interest distributable on the Class CE Certificates on such Distribution Date as reduced by Realized Losses allocated thereto with respect to such Distribution Date pursuant to Section 4.04.

“Overcollateralization Reduction Amount”: With respect to any Distribution Date, an amount equal to the lesser of (a) the Excess Overcollateralized Amount and (b) the Principal Remittance Amount.

“Overcollateralization Target Amount”: With respect to any Distribution Date (a) prior to the Stepdown Date, an amount equal to 0.80% of the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the Cut-off Date; (b) on or after the Stepdown Date provided a Trigger Event is not in effect, the greater of (i) 1.60% of the then current aggregate outstanding Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period and (ii) $4,946,106.86; and (c) on or after the Stepdown Date and if a Trigger Event is in effect, the Overcollateralization Target Amount for the immediately preceding Distribution Date. Notwithstanding the foregoing, on and after any Distribution Date following the reduction of the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class A Certificates, the Mezzanine Certificates and the Class B Certificates to zero, the Overcollateralization Target Amount shall be zero.

“Overcollateralized Amount”: With respect to any Distribution Date, the excess, if any, of (a) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans and REO Properties as of the last day of the related Due Period over (b) the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class A Certificates, the Mezzanine Certificates, the Class B Certificates and the Class P Certificates after giving effect to distributions to be made on such Distribution Date.

“Ownership Interest”: As to any Certificate, any ownership or security interest in such Certificate, including any interest in such Certificate as the Holder thereof and any other interest therein, whether direct or indirect, legal or beneficial, as owner or as pledgee.

“Parity Date” means the date, if any, on which the Mezzanine Certificates and Class B Certificates have been reduced to zero.

“Pass-Through Rate”: With respect to the Floating Rate Certificates and any Distribution Date, a rate per annum equal to the lesser of (i) the related Formula Rate for such Distribution Date and (ii) the related Net WAC Pass-Through Rate for such Distribution Date.

With respect to the Fixed Rate Certificates, the lesser of (i) the fixed rate per annum set forth below and (ii) the related Net WAC Pass-Through Rate for such Distribution Date:

Class	(1)	(2)
A-1F	4.359% per annum	4.859% per annum
A-2	4.461% per annum	4.961% per annum
A-3	4.532% per annum	5.032% per annum
A-4	5.114% per annum	5.614% per annum
A-4w	5.035% per annum	5.535% per annum

A-5	5.387% per annum	5.887% per annum
A-5w	5.288% per annum	5.788% per annum
A-6	4.954% per annum	5.454% per annum
M-1	5.294% per annum	5.794% per annum
M-2	5.344% per annum	5.844% per annum
M-3	5.492% per annum	5.992% per annum
M-4	5.641% per annum	6.141% per annum
M-5	5.700% per annum	6.200% per annum
M-6	5.700% per annum	6.200% per annum
M-7	5.700% per annum	6.200% per annum
M-8	5.700% per annum	6.200% per annum
M-9	5.700% per annum	6.200% per annum
B-1	5.700% per annum	6.200% per annum
B-2	5.700% per annum	6.200% per annum

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⁽¹⁾	For the Interest Accrual Period for each Distribution Date through and including the Distribution Date on which the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans (and properties acquired in respect thereof) remaining in the Trust Fund is reduced to less than 10% of the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the Cut-off Date.
⁽²⁾	For each Interest Accrual Period thereafter.

With respect to the Class CE Interest and any Distribution Date, a per annum rate equal to the percentage equivalent of a fraction, the numerator of which is (x) the sum of (i) 100% of the interest on REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTP and (ii) interest on the Uncertificated Balance of each REMIC I Regular Interest listed in clause (y) at a rate equal to the related REMIC 1 Remittance Rate minus the Marker Rate and the denominator of which is (y) the aggregate Uncertificated Balance of REMIC I Regular Interests I-LTAA, I-LTA1A, I-TLA1F, I-LTA2, I-LTA3, I-LTA4, I-LTA4W, I-LTA5, I-LTA5W, I-LTA6, I-LTM1, I-LTM2, I-LTM3, I-LTM4, I-LTM5, I-LTM6, I-LTM7, I-LTM8, I-LTM9, I-LTB1, I-LTB2 and I-LTZZ.

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

“Percentage Interest”: With respect to any Class of Certificates (other than the Residual Certificates), the undivided percentage ownership in such Class evidenced by such Certificate, expressed as a percentage, the numerator of which is the initial Certificate Principal Balance or Notional Amount represented by such Certificate and the denominator of which is the aggregate initial Certificate Principal Balance or Notional Amount of all of the Certificates of such Class. The Class A Certificates, the Mezzanine Certificates and the Class B Certificates are issuable only in minimum Percentage Interests corresponding to minimum initial Certificate Principal Balances of $25,000 and integral multiples of $1.00 in excess thereof. The Class P Certificates are issuable only in Percentage Interests corresponding to initial Certificate Principal Balances of $20 and integral multiples thereof. The Class CE Certificates are issuable only in minimum Percentage Interests corresponding to minimum initial Certificate Principal Balances of $25,000 and integral multiples of $1.00 in excess thereof; provided, however, that a single Certificate of each such Class of Certificates may be issued having a Percentage Interest corresponding to the remainder of the aggregate initial Certificate Principal Balance or Notional Amount of such Class or to an otherwise authorized denomination for such Class plus such remainder. With respect to any Residual Certificate, the undivided percentage ownership in such

Class evidenced by such Certificate, as set forth on the face of such Certificate. The Residual Certificates are issuable in Percentage Interests of 20% and multiples thereof.

“Permitted Investments”: Any one or more of the following obligations or securities acquired at a purchase price of not greater than par, regardless of whether issued by the Depositor, the Servicer, the Trustee or any of their respective Affiliates:

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

(ii) demand and time deposits in, certificates of deposit of, or bankers’ acceptances issued by, any Depository Institution;

(iii) repurchase obligations with respect to any security described in clause (i) above entered into with a Depository Institution (acting as principal);

(iv) securities bearing interest or sold at a discount that are issued by any corporation incorporated under the laws of the United States of America or any state thereof and that are rated by each Rating Agency that rates such securities in its highest long-term unsecured rating categories at the time of such investment or contractual commitment providing for such investment;

(v) commercial paper (including both non-interest-bearing discount obligations and interest-bearing obligations payable on demand or on a specified date not more than 30 days after the date of acquisition thereof) that is rated by each Rating Agency that rates such securities in its highest short-term unsecured debt rating available at the time of such investment;

(vi) units of money market funds that have been rated “AAAm” or “AAAm-G” by S&P; and

(vii) if previously confirmed in writing to the Trustee, any other demand, money market or time deposit, or any other obligation, security or investment, as may be acceptable to the Rating Agencies as a permitted investment of funds backing securities having ratings equivalent to its highest initial rating of the Class A Certificates;

provided, however, that no instrument described hereunder shall evidence either the right to receive (a) only interest with respect to the obligations underlying such instrument or (b) both principal and interest payments derived from obligations underlying such instrument and the interest and principal payments with respect to such instrument provide a yield to maturity at par greater than 120% of the yield to maturity at par of the underlying obligations.

“Permitted Transferee”: Any Transferee of a Residual Certificate other than a Disqualified Organization or Non-United States Person.

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

“P&I Advance”: As to any Mortgage Loan or REO Property, any advance made by the Servicer in respect of any Distribution Date pursuant to Section 4.03.

“Plan”: Any employee benefit plan or certain other retirement plans and arrangements, including individual retirement accounts and annuities, Keogh plans and bank collective investment funds and insurance company general or separate accounts in which such plans, accounts or arrangements are invested, that are subject to ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code.

“Policy”: The Certificate Guaranty Insurance Policy No. 51660-N issued by the Certificate Insurer in respect of the Insured Certificates, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit B.

“Policy Payments Account”: The account created and maintained by the Trustee pursuant to Section 12.02 hereof, which shall be entitled “Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, in trust for the registered holders of New Century Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2005-A, Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Class A-4w and Class A-5w.” The Policy Payments Account must be an Eligible Account.

“Prepayment Assumption”: As set forth in the Prospectus Supplement.

“Prepayment Charge”: With respect to any Prepayment Period, any prepayment premium, penalty or charge payable by a Mortgagor in connection with any Principal Prepayment on a Mortgage Loan pursuant to the terms of the related Mortgage Note (other than any Servicer Prepayment Charge Payment Amount).

“Prepayment Charge Schedule”: As of any date, the list of Prepayment Charges on the Mortgage Loans included in REMIC I on such date, attached hereto as Schedule 2 (including the Prepayment Charge Summary attached thereto). The Prepayment Charge Schedule shall set forth the following information with respect to each related Mortgage Loan:

(i)	the Mortgage Loan identifying number;
(ii)	a code indicating the type of Prepayment Charge;
(iii)	the state of origination of the related Mortgage Loan;
(iv)	the date on which the first monthly payment was due on the related Mortgage Loan;
(v)	the term of the related Mortgage Loan; and
(vi)	the Stated Principal Balance of the related Mortgage Loan as of the Cut-off Date.

The Prepayment Charge Schedule shall be amended from time to time by the Depositor in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.

“Prepayment Interest Shortfall”: With respect to any Distribution Date, for each Mortgage Loan that was during the related Prepayment Period the subject of a Principal Prepayment in full or in part that was applied by the Servicer to reduce the outstanding principal balance of such loan on a date preceding the Due Date in the succeeding Prepayment Period, an amount equal to one month’s interest at the applicable Net Mortgage Rate less any payments made by the Mortgagor. The obligations of the Servicer in respect of any Prepayment Interest Shortfall are set forth in Section 3.24.

“Prepayment Period”: With respect to any Distribution Date, the calendar month preceding the calendar month in which such Distribution Date occurs.

“Principal Distribution Amount”: With respect to any Distribution Date, the sum of (i) the principal portion of each Monthly Payment on the Mortgage Loans due during the related Due Period, whether or not received on or prior to the related Determination Date; (ii) the Stated Principal Balance of any Mortgage Loan that was purchased during the related Prepayment Period pursuant to or as contemplated by Section 2.03, Section 3.16(c) or Section 9.01 and the amount of any shortfall deposited in the Collection Account in connection with the substitution of a Deleted Mortgage Loan pursuant to Section 2.03 during the related Prepayment Period; (iii) the principal portion of all other unscheduled collections (including, without limitation, Principal Prepayments, Insurance Proceeds, Liquidation Proceeds and REO Principal Amortization) received during the related Prepayment Period, net of any portion thereof that represents a recovery of principal for which an advance was made by the Servicer pursuant to Section 4.03 in respect of a preceding Distribution Date; and (iv) the amount of any Overcollateralization Increase Amount for such Distribution Date minus (v) the amount of any Overcollateralization Reduction Amount for such Distribution Date.

“Principal Prepayment”: Any payment of principal made by the Mortgagor on a Mortgage Loan which is received in advance of its scheduled Due Date and which is not accompanied by an amount of interest representing the full amount of scheduled interest due on any Due Date in any month or months subsequent to the month of prepayment.

“Principal Remittance Amount”: With respect to any Distribution Date, the sum of the amounts set forth in clauses (i) through (iii) of the definition of Principal Distribution Amount.

“Prospectus Supplement”: That certain Prospectus Supplement dated June 24, 2005 relating to the public offering of the Class A Certificates and the Mezzanine Certificates.

“Purchase Price”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan or REO Property to be purchased pursuant to or as contemplated by Section 2.03, Section 3.16(c), Section 3.16(e) or Section 9.01, and as confirmed by an Officers’ Certificate from the Servicer to the Trustee, an amount equal to the sum of (i) 100% of the Stated Principal Balance thereof as of the date of purchase (or such other price as provided in Section 9.01), (ii) in the case of (x) a Mortgage Loan, accrued interest on such Stated Principal Balance at the applicable Mortgage Rate in effect from time to time from the Due Date as to which interest was last covered by a payment by the Mortgagor or an advance by the Servicer, which payment or advance had as of the date of purchase been distributed pursuant to Section 4.01, through the end of the calendar month in which the purchase is to be effected and (y) an REO Property, the sum of (1) accrued interest on

such Stated Principal Balance at the applicable Mortgage Rate in effect from time to time from the Due Date as to which interest was last covered by a payment by the Mortgagor or an advance by the Servicer through the end of the calendar month immediately preceding the calendar month in which such REO Property was acquired, plus (2) REO Imputed Interest for such REO Property for each calendar month commencing with the calendar month in which such REO Property was acquired and ending with the calendar month in which such purchase is to be effected, net of the total of all net rental income, Insurance Proceeds, Liquidation Proceeds and P&I Advances that as of the date of purchase had been distributed as or to cover REO Imputed Interest pursuant to Section 4.01, (iii) any unreimbursed Servicing Advances and P&I Advances (including Nonrecoverable P&I Advances and Nonrecoverable Servicing Advances) and any unpaid Servicing Fees allocable to such Mortgage Loan or REO Property, (iv) any amounts previously withdrawn from the Collection Account in respect of such Mortgage Loan or REO Property pursuant to Section 3.11(a)(ix) and Section 3.16(b), and (v) in the case of a Mortgage Loan required to be purchased pursuant to Section 2.03, expenses reasonably incurred or to be incurred by the Servicer or the Trustee in respect of the breach or defect giving rise to the purchase obligation including any costs and damages incurred by the Trust in connection with any violation by such loan of any predatory or abusive lending law.

“Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan”: A mortgage loan substituted for a Deleted Mortgage Loan pursuant to the terms of this Agreement which must, on the date of such substitution, (i) have an outstanding principal balance, after application of all scheduled payments of principal and interest due during or prior to the month of substitution, not in excess of the Stated Principal Balance of the Deleted Mortgage Loan as of the Due Date in the calendar month during which the substitution occurs, (ii) have a Mortgage Rate not less than (and not more than one percentage point in excess of) the Mortgage Rate of the Deleted Mortgage Loan, (iii) have a remaining term to maturity not greater than (and not more than one year less than) that of the Deleted Mortgage Loan, (iv) have the same Due Date as the Due Date on the Deleted Mortgage Loan, (v) have a Loan-to-Value Ratio as of the date of substitution equal to or lower than the Loan-to-Value Ratio of the Deleted Mortgage Loan as of such date, (vi) have a risk grading determined by the Originator at least equal to the risk grading assigned on the Deleted Mortgage Loan and (vii) conform to each representation and warranty set forth in Section 6 of the Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement applicable to the Deleted Mortgage Loan. In the event that one or more mortgage loans are substituted for one or more Deleted Mortgage Loans, the amounts described in clause (i) hereof shall be determined on the basis of aggregate principal balances, the Mortgage Rates described in clause (ii) hereof shall be determined on the basis of weighted average Mortgage Rates, the terms described in clause (iii) hereof shall be determined on the basis of weighted average remaining term to maturity, the Loan-to-Value Ratios described in clause (v) hereof shall be satisfied as to each such mortgage loan, the risk gradings described in clause (vi) hereof shall be satisfied as to each such mortgage loan and, except to the extent otherwise provided in this sentence, the representations and warranties described in clause (vii) hereof must be satisfied as to each Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan or in the aggregate, as the case may be.

“Rate/Term Refinancing”: A Refinanced Mortgage Loan, the proceeds of which are not more than a nominal amount in excess of the existing first mortgage loan and any subordinate mortgage loan on the related Mortgaged Property and related closing costs, and were used exclusively (except for such nominal amount) to satisfy the then existing first mortgage

loan and any subordinate mortgage loan of the Mortgagor on the related Mortgaged Property and to pay related closing costs.

“Rating Agency or Rating Agencies”: Fitch and S&P or their successors. If such agencies or their successors are no longer in existence, “Rating Agencies” shall be such nationally recognized statistical rating agencies, or other comparable Persons, designated by the Depositor (and if rating the Insured Certificates, consented to in writing by the Certificate Insurer), notice of which designation shall be given to the Trustee and the Servicer.

“Realized Loss”: With respect to each Mortgage Loan as to which a Final Recovery Determination has been made, an amount (not less than zero) equal to (i) the unpaid principal balance of such Mortgage Loan as of the commencement of the calendar month in which the Final Recovery Determination was made, plus (ii) accrued interest from the Due Date as to which interest was last paid by the Mortgagor through the end of the calendar month in which such Final Recovery Determination was made, calculated in the case of each calendar month during such period (A) at an annual rate equal to the annual rate at which interest was then accruing on such Mortgage Loan and (B) on a principal amount equal to the Stated Principal Balance of such Mortgage Loan as of the close of business on the Distribution Date during such calendar month, plus (iii) any amounts previously withdrawn from the Collection Account in respect of such Mortgage Loan pursuant to Section 3.11(a)(ix) and Section 3.16(b), minus (iv) the proceeds, if any, received in respect of such Mortgage Loan during the calendar month in which such Final Recovery Determination was made, net of amounts that are payable therefrom to the Servicer with respect to such Mortgage Loan pursuant to Section 3.11(a)(iii).

With respect to any REO Property as to which a Final Recovery Determination has been made, an amount (not less than zero) equal to (i) the unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan as of the date of acquisition of such REO Property on behalf of REMIC I, plus (ii) accrued interest from the Due Date as to which interest was last paid by the Mortgagor in respect of the related Mortgage Loan through the end of the calendar month immediately preceding the calendar month in which such REO Property was acquired, calculated in the case of each calendar month during such period (A) at an annual rate equal to the annual rate at which interest was then accruing on the related Mortgage Loan and (B) on a principal amount equal to the Stated Principal Balance of the related Mortgage Loan as of the close of business on the Distribution Date during such calendar month, plus (iii) REO Imputed Interest for such REO Property for each calendar month commencing with the calendar month in which such REO Property was acquired and ending with the calendar month in which such Final Recovery Determination was made, plus (iv) any amounts previously withdrawn from the Collection Account in respect of the related Mortgage Loan pursuant to Section 3.11(a)(ix) and Section 3.16(b), minus (v) the aggregate of all P&I Advances and Servicing Advances (in the case of Servicing Advances, without duplication of amounts netted out of the rental income, Insurance Proceeds and Liquidation Proceeds described in clause (vi) below) made by the Servicer in respect of such REO Property or the related Mortgage Loan for which the Servicer has been or, in connection with such Final Recovery Determination, will be reimbursed pursuant to Section 3.23 out of rental income, Insurance Proceeds and Liquidation Proceeds received in respect of such REO Property, minus (vi) the total of all net rental income, Insurance Proceeds and Liquidation Proceeds received in respect of such REO Property that has been, or in connection with such Final Recovery Determination, will be transferred to the Distribution Account pursuant to Section 3.23.

With respect to each Mortgage Loan which has become the subject of a Deficient Valuation, the difference between the principal balance of the Mortgage Loan outstanding immediately prior to such Deficient Valuation and the principal balance of the Mortgage Loan as reduced by the Deficient Valuation.

With respect to each Mortgage Loan which has become the subject of a Debt Service Reduction, the portion, if any, of the reduction in each affected Monthly Payment attributable to a reduction in the Mortgage Rate imposed by a court of competent jurisdiction. Each such Realized Loss shall be deemed to have been incurred on the Due Date for each affected Monthly Payment.

If the Servicer receives Subsequent Recoveries with respect to any Mortgage Loan, the amount of the Realized Loss with respect to that Mortgage Loan will be reduced to the extent such recoveries are applied to principal distributions on any Distribution Date.

“Record Date”: With respect to each Distribution Date and any Floating Rate Certificate, the Business Day immediately preceding such Distribution Date. With respect to each Distribution Date and any Fixed Rate Certificate, or any other Certificates, including any Definitive Certificates, the last Business Day of the month immediately preceding the month in which such Distribution Date occurs.

“Reference Banks”: Deutsche Bank AG, Barclay’s Bank PLC, The Tokyo Mitsubishi Bank and National Westminster Bank PLC and their successors in interest; provided, however, that if any of the foregoing banks are not suitable to serve as a Reference Bank, then any leading banks selected by the Trustee, after consultation with the Depositor, which are engaged in transactions in Eurodollar deposits in the international Eurocurrency market (i) with an established place of business in London and (ii) not controlling, under the control of or under common control with the Depositor or any Affiliate thereof.

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

“Regular Certificate”: Any Class A Certificate, Mezzanine Certificate, Class B Certificate, Class CE Certificate or Class P Certificate.

“Regular Interest”: A “regular interest” in a REMIC within the meaning of Section 860G(a)(1) of the Code.

“Reimbursement Amount”: As to any Distribution Date, (i) all claims paid by the Certificate Insurer under the Policy, but for which the Certificate Insurer has not been reimbursed prior to such Distribution Date pursuant to Section 4.01, plus (ii) interest accrued on such unreimbursed claims (not previously repaid), calculated at the related Pass-Through Rate from the date the claim was paid to the Distribution Date.

“Relief Act”: The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, or similar state laws.

“Relief Act Interest Shortfall”: With respect to any Distribution Date and any Mortgage Loan, any reduction in the amount of interest collectible on such Mortgage Loan for the most recently ended calendar month as a result of the application of the Relief Act.

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

“REMIC I”: The segregated pool of assets subject hereto, constituting the primary trust created hereby and to be administered hereunder, with respect to which a REMIC election is to be made, consisting of: (i) such Mortgage Loans and Prepayment Charges as from time to time are subject to this Agreement, together with the Mortgage Files relating thereto, and together with all collections thereon and proceeds thereof; (ii) any REO Property, together with all collections thereon and proceeds thereof; (iii) the Trustee’s rights with respect to the Mortgage Loans under all insurance policies required to be maintained pursuant to this Agreement and any proceeds thereof; (iv) the Depositor’s rights under the Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement (including any security interest created thereby); and (v) the Collection Account (other than any amounts representing any Servicer Prepayment Charge Payment Amount), the Distribution Account (other than any amounts representing any Servicer Prepayment Charge Payment Amount) and any REO Account, and such assets that are deposited therein from time to time and any investments thereof, together with any and all income, proceeds and payments with respect thereto. Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, REMIC I specifically excludes the Net WAC Rate Carryover Reserve Account, the Cap Contract, all payments and other collections of principal and interest due on the Mortgage Loans on or before the Cut-off Date and all Prepayment Charges payable in connection with Principal Prepayments made before the Cut-off Date.

“REMIC I Interest Loss Allocation Amount”: With respect to any Distribution Date, an amount (subject to adjustment based on the actual number of days elapsed in the respective Interest Accrual Period for the indicated Regular Interests for such Distribution Date) equal to (a) the product of (i) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans and REO Properties then outstanding and (ii) the REMIC I Remittance Rate for REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTAA minus the Marker Rate, divided by (b) 12.

“REMIC I Overcollateralization Target Amount”: 1.00% of the Overcollateralization Target Amount.

“REMIC I Overcollateralization Amount”: With respect to any date of determination, (i) 1.00% of the aggregate Uncertificated Balance of the REMIC I Regular Interests minus (ii) the aggregate Uncertificated Balance of REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTAA, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA1A, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA1F, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA2, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA3, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA4, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA4W, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA5, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA5W, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA6, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM1, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM2, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM3, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM4, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM5, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM6, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM7, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM8, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM9, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTB1, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTB2 and REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTP, in each case as of such date of determination. :$

“REMIC I Principal Loss Allocation Amount”: With respect to any Distribution Date, an amount equal to the product of (i) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans and REO Properties then outstanding and (ii) 1 minus a fraction, the numerator of which is two times the aggregate Uncertificated Balance of REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA1A, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA1F, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA2, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA3, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA4, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA4W, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA5, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA5W, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA6, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM1, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM2, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM3, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM4, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM5, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM6, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM7, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM8, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM9, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTB1 and REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTB2 and the denominator of which is the aggregate Uncertificated Balance of REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA1A, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA1F, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA2, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA3, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA4, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA4W, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA5, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA5W, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA6, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM1, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM2, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM3, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM4, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM5, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM6, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM7, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM8, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM9, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTB1, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTB2 and REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTZZ.

“REMIC I Regular Interest”: Any of the separate non-certificated beneficial ownership interests in REMIC I issued hereunder and designated as a “regular interest” in REMIC I. Each REMIC I Regular Interest shall accrue interest at the related REMIC I Remittance Rate in effect from time to time, and shall be entitled to distributions of principal, subject to the terms and conditions hereof, in an aggregate amount equal to its initial Uncertificated Balance as set forth in the Preliminary Statement hereto. The REMIC I Regular Interests are as follows: REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTAA, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA1A, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA1F, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA2, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA3, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA4, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA4W, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA5, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA5W, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA6, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM1, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM2, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM3, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM4, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM5, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM6, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM7, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM8, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM9, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTB1, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTB2, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTZZ and REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTP.

“REMIC I Remittance Rate”: For any Distribution Date, a per annum rate equal to the weighted average of the Expense Adjusted Mortgage Rates of the Mortgage Loans for such Distribution Date.

“REMIC II”: The segregated pool of assets consisting of all of the REMIC I Regular Interests conveyed in trust to the Trustee for the benefit of the Class R-II Interest pursuant to Section 2.08, and all amounts deposited therein, with respect to which a separate REMIC election is to be made.

“REMIC III”: The segregated pool of assets consisting of the Class CE Interest conveyed in trust to the Trustee for the benefit of the Class R-III Interest pursuant to Section 2.08, and all amounts deposited therein, with respect to which a separate REMIC election is to be made.

“REMIC IV”: The segregated pool of assets consisting of the Class P Interest conveyed in trust to the Trustee for the benefit of the Class R-IV Interest pursuant to Section 2.08, and all amounts deposited therein, with respect to which a separate REMIC election is to be made.

“REMIC Provisions”: Provisions of the federal income tax law relating to real estate mortgage investment conduits, which appear at Section 860A through 860G of the Code, and related provisions, and proposed, temporary and final regulations and published rulings, notices and announcements promulgated thereunder, as the foregoing may be in effect from time to time.

“REMIC Regular Interests”: The REMIC I Regular Interests, the Class CE Interest and the Class P Interest.

“Remittance Report”: A report in form and substance acceptable to the Trustee on a magnetic disk or tape prepared by the Servicer pursuant to Section 4.03 with such additions, deletions and modifications as agreed to by the Trustee and the Servicer.

“Rents from Real Property”: With respect to any REO Property, gross income of the character described in Section 856(d) of the Code as being included in the term “rents from real property.”

“REO Account”: The account or accounts maintained, or caused to be maintained, by the Servicer in respect of an REO Property pursuant to Section 3.23.

“REO Disposition”: The sale or other disposition of an REO Property on behalf of REMIC I.

“REO Imputed Interest”: As to any REO Property, for any calendar month during which such REO Property was at any time part of REMIC I, one month’s interest at the applicable Net Mortgage Rate on the Stated Principal Balance of such REO Property (or, in the case of the first such calendar month, of the related Mortgage Loan, if appropriate) as of the close of business on the Distribution Date in such calendar month.

“REO Principal Amortization”: With respect to any REO Property, for any calendar month, the excess, if any, of (a) the aggregate of all amounts received in respect of such REO Property during such calendar month, whether in the form of rental income, sale proceeds (including, without limitation, that portion of the Termination Price paid in connection with a purchase of all of the Mortgage Loans and REO Properties pursuant to Section 9.01 that is allocable to such REO Property) or otherwise, net of any portion of such amounts (i) payable pursuant to Section 3.23(c) in respect of the proper operation, management and maintenance of such REO Property or (ii) payable or reimbursable to the Servicer pursuant to Section 3.23(d) for unpaid Servicing Fees in respect of the related Mortgage Loan and unreimbursed Servicing

Advances and P&I Advances in respect of such REO Property or the related Mortgage Loan, over (b) the REO Imputed Interest in respect of such REO Property for such calendar month.

“REO Property”: A Mortgaged Property acquired by the Servicer on behalf of REMIC I through foreclosure or deed-in-lieu of foreclosure, as described in Section 3.23.

“Request for Release”: A release signed by a Servicing Officer, in the form of Exhibit E attached hereto.

“Reserve Interest Rate”: With respect to any Interest Determination Date, the rate per annum that the Trustee determines to be either (i) the arithmetic mean (rounded upwards if necessary to the nearest whole multiple of 1/16%) of the one-month U.S. dollar lending rates which New York City banks selected by the Trustee, after consultation with the Depositor, are quoting on the relevant Interest Determination Date to the principal London offices of leading banks in the London interbank market or (ii) in the event that the Trustee can determine no such arithmetic mean, the lowest one-month U.S. dollar lending rate which New York City banks selected by the Trustee, after consultation with the Depositor, are quoting on such Interest Determination Date to leading European banks.

“Residential Dwelling”: Any one of the following: (i) an attached, detached or semi-detached one-family dwelling, (ii) an attached, detached or semi-detached two-to four-family dwelling, (iii) a one-family dwelling unit in a Fannie Mae eligible condominium project, or (iv) an attached, detached or semi-detached one-family dwelling in a planned unit development, none of which is a co-operative or mobile home (as defined in 42 United States Code, Section 5402(6)).

“Residual Certificate”: The Class R Certificates and the Class R-X Certificates.

“Residual Interest”: The sole class of “residual interests” in a REMIC within the meaning of Section 860G(a)(2) of the Code.

“Responsible Officer”: When used with respect to the Trustee, any vice president, managing director, director, any assistant vice president, the Secretary, any assistant secretary, the Treasurer, any assistant treasurer, any associate, any trust officer or assistant trust officer or any other officer of the Trustee having direct responsibility over this Agreement or otherwise engaged in performing functions similar to those performed by any of the above designated officers and, with respect to a particular matter, to whom such matter is referred because of such officer’s knowledge of and familiarity with the particular subject.

“Rolling Three Month Delinquency Rate”: With respect to any date of determination, the sum of the Delinquency Rates for the previous three calendar months divided by 3 (or 1 or 2, in the case of the first or second Distribution Dates, respectively).

“S&P”: Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services, a division of the McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., or its successor in interest.

“Seller”: NC Capital Corporation, or its successor in interest, in its capacity as seller under the Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement.

“Senior Interest Distribution Amount”: With respect to any Distribution Date, an amount equal to the sum of (i) the Interest Distribution Amount for such Distribution Date for the Class A Certificates and (ii) the Interest Carry Forward Amount, if any, for such Distribution Date for the Class A Certificates.

“Senior Principal Distribution Amount”: With respect to any Distribution Date, the excess of (x) the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class A Certificates immediately prior to such Distribution Date over (y) the lesser of (A) the product of (i) 78.70% and (ii) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period and (B) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period minus $4,946,106.86.

“Servicer”: Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP, or any successor Servicer appointed as herein provided, in its capacity as Servicer hereunder.

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

“Servicer Prepayment Charge Payment Amount”: The amounts payable by the Servicer in respect of any waived Prepayment Charges pursuant to Section 2.05.

“Servicer Remittance Date”: With respect to any Distribution Date, by 5:00 p.m. New York time on the Business Day preceding the related Distribution Date.

“Servicing Account”: The account or accounts created and maintained pursuant to Section 3.09.

“Servicing Advances”: The reasonable “out-of-pocket” costs and expenses incurred by the Servicer in connection with a default, delinquency or other unanticipated event by the Servicer in the performance of its servicing obligations, including, but not limited to, the cost of (i) the preservation, restoration and protection of a Mortgaged Property, (ii) any enforcement or judicial proceedings, including but not limited to foreclosures, in respect of a particular Mortgage Loan, (iii) the management (including reasonable fees in connection therewith) and liquidation of any REO Property and (iv) the performance of its obligations under Section 3.01, Section 3.09, Section 3.14, Section 3.16 and Section 3.23. The Servicer shall not be required to make any Nonrecoverable Servicing Advances.

“Servicing Fee”: With respect to each Mortgage Loan and for any calendar month, an amount equal to the Servicing Fee Rate accrued for one month (or in the event of any payment of interest which accompanies a Principal Prepayment in full or in part made by the Mortgagor during such calendar month, interest for the number of days covered by such payment of interest) on the same principal amount on which interest on such Mortgage Loan accrues for such calendar month, calculated on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months. A portion of such Servicing Fee may be retained by any Sub-Servicer as its servicing compensation.

“Servicing Fee Rate”: 0.50% per annum.

“Servicing Officer”: Any officer of the Servicer involved in, or responsible for, the administration and servicing of Mortgage Loans, whose name and specimen signature appear on a list of Servicing Officers furnished by the Servicer to the Trustee, the Depositor and the Certificate Insurer on the Closing Date, as such list may from time to time be amended.

“Single Certificate”: With respect to any Class of Certificates (other than the Class P Certificates and the Residual Certificates), a hypothetical Certificate of such Class evidencing a Percentage Interest for such Class corresponding to an initial Certificate Principal Balance or Notional Amount of $1,000. With respect to the Class P Certificates and the Residual Certificates, a hypothetical Certificate of such Class evidencing a 100% Percentage Interest in such Class.

“Startup Day”: With respect to each Trust REMIC, the day designated as such pursuant to Section 10.01(b) hereof.

“Stated Principal Balance”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan: (a) as of any date of determination up to but not including the Distribution Date on which the proceeds, if any, of a Liquidation Event with respect to such Mortgage Loan would be distributed, the principal balance of such Mortgage Loan as of the Cut-off Date, as shown in the Mortgage Loan Schedule, minus the sum of (i) the principal portion of each Monthly Payment due on a Due Date subsequent to the Cut-off Date, to the extent received from the Mortgagor or advanced by the Servicer and distributed pursuant to Section 4.01 on or before such date of determination, (ii) all Principal Prepayments received after the Cut-off Date, to the extent distributed pursuant to Section 4.01 on or before such date of determination, (iii) all Liquidation Proceeds and Insurance Proceeds applied by the Servicer as recoveries of principal in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.16, to the extent distributed pursuant to Section 4.01 on or before such date of determination, and (iv) any Realized Loss incurred with respect thereto as a result of a Deficient Valuation made during or prior to the Prepayment Period for the most recent Distribution Date coinciding with or preceding such date of determination; and (b) as of any date of determination coinciding with or subsequent to the Distribution Date on which the proceeds, if any, of a Liquidation Event with respect to such Mortgage Loan would be distributed, zero. With respect to any REO Property: (a) as of any date of determination up to but not including the Distribution Date on which the proceeds, if any, of a Liquidation Event with respect to such REO Property would be distributed, an amount (not less than zero) equal to the Stated Principal Balance of the related Mortgage Loan as of the date on which such REO Property was acquired on behalf of REMIC I, minus the sum of (i) if such REO Property was acquired before the Distribution Date in any calendar month, the principal portion of the Monthly Payment due on the Due Date in the calendar month of acquisition, to the extent advanced by the Servicer and distributed pursuant to Section 4.01 on or before such date of determination, and (ii) the aggregate amount of REO Principal Amortization in respect of such REO Property for all previously ended calendar months, to the extent distributed pursuant to Section 4.01 on or before such date of determination; and (b) as of any date of determination coinciding with or subsequent to the Distribution Date on which the proceeds, if any, of a Liquidation Event with respect to such REO Property would be distributed, zero.

“Stepdown Date”: The earlier to occur of (i) the Distribution Date on which the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class A Certificates has been reduced to zero and (ii) the later to occur of (a) the Distribution Date occurring in July 2008 and (b) the first

Distribution Date on which the Credit Enhancement Percentage (calculated for this purpose only after taking into account distributions of principal on the Mortgage Loans but prior to any distribution of the Principal Distribution Amount on the Certificates then entitled to distributions of principal on such Distribution Date) is equal to or greater than 21.30%.

“Sub-Servicer”: Any Person with which the Servicer has entered into a Sub-Servicing Agreement and which meets the qualifications of a Sub-Servicer pursuant to Section 3.02.

“Sub-Servicing Account”: An account established by a Sub-Servicer which meets the requirements set forth in Section 3.08 and is otherwise acceptable to the Servicer.

“Sub-Servicing Agreement”: The written contract between the Servicer and a Sub-Servicer relating to servicing and administration of certain Mortgage Loans as provided in Section 3.02.

“Subsequent Recoveries”: As of any Distribution Date, amounts received by the Servicer (net of any related expenses permitted to be reimbursed pursuant to Section 3.11) specifically related to a Mortgage Loan that was the subject of a liquidation or an REO Disposition prior to the related Prepayment Period that resulted in a Realized Loss.

“Substitution Shortfall Amount”: As defined in Section 2.03(b).

“Tax Returns”: The federal income tax return on Internal Revenue Service Form 1066, U.S. Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit Income Tax Return, including Schedule Q thereto, Quarterly Notice to Residual Interest Holders of REMIC Taxable Income or Net Loss Allocation, or any successor forms, to be filed on behalf of the Trust Fund due to the classification of portions thereof as REMICs under the REMIC Provisions, together with any and all other information reports or returns that may be required to be furnished to the Certificateholders or filed with the Internal Revenue Service or any other governmental taxing authority under any applicable provisions of federal, state or local tax laws.

“Telerate Page 3750”: The display designated as page “3750” on the Dow Jones Telerate Capital Markets Report (or such other page as may replace page 3750 on that report for the purpose of displaying London interbank offered rates of major banks).

“Termination Price”: As defined in Section 9.01.

“Terminator”: As defined in Section 9.01.

“Transfer”: Any direct or indirect transfer, sale, pledge, hypothecation, or other form of assignment of any Ownership Interest in a Certificate.

“Transferee”: Any Person who is acquiring by Transfer any Ownership Interest in a Certificate.

“Transferor”: Any Person who is disposing by Transfer of any Ownership Interest in a Certificate.

“Trigger Event”: A Trigger Event is in effect with respect to any Distribution Date on or after the Stepdown Date if:

(a) the Rolling Three Month Delinquency Rate exceeds 60.00% of the Credit Enhancement Percentage for the prior Distribution Date; or

(b) the aggregate amount of Realized Losses incurred since the Cut-off Date through the last day of the related Due Period (reduced by the aggregate amount of Subsequent Recoveries received since the Cut-off Date through the last day of the related Due Period) divided by aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the Cut-off Date exceeds the applicable percentages set forth below with respect to such Distribution Date:

Distribution Date Occurring In	Percentage
July 2008 through June 2009	2.50%
July 2009 through June 2010	3.25%
July 2010 through June 2011	3.75%
July 2011 and thereafter	4.00%

“Trust Fund”: Collectively, all of the assets of the Trust REMICs, and the other assets conveyed by the Depositor to the Trustee pursuant to Section 2.01.

“Trust REMIC”: Any of REMIC I or REMIC II.

“Trustee”: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, a national banking association, or its successor in interest, or any successor trustee appointed as herein.

“Trustee Fee”: The amount payable to the Trustee on each Distribution Date pursuant to Section 8.05 as compensation for all services rendered by it in the execution of the trust hereby created and in the exercise and performance of any of the powers and duties of the Trustee hereunder, which amount shall equal the Trustee Fee Rate accrued for one month on the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans and any REO Properties as of the first day of the related Due Period (or, in the case of the initial Distribution Date, as of the Cut-off Date), calculated on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months.

“Trustee Fee Rate”: 0.0027% per annum.

“Uncertificated Balance”: The amount of any REMIC Regular Interest outstanding as of any date of determination. As of the Closing Date, the Uncertificated Balance of each REMIC Regular Interest shall equal the amount set forth in the Preliminary Statement hereto as its initial uncertificated balance. On each Distribution Date, the Uncertificated Balance of each REMIC Regular Interest shall be reduced by all distributions of principal made on such REMIC Regular Interest on such Distribution Date pursuant to Section 4.01 and, if and to the extent necessary and appropriate, shall be further reduced on such Distribution Date by Realized Losses as provided in Section 4.04. The Uncertificated Balance of REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTZZ shall be increased by interest deferrals as provided in Section 4.01(a)(1)(i). The Uncertificated Balance of each REMIC I Regular Interest shall never be less than zero.

“Uncertificated Interest”: With respect to any REMIC I Regular Interest for any Distribution Date, one month’s interest at the REMIC I Remittance Rate applicable to such REMIC I Regular Interest for such Distribution Date, accrued on the Uncertificated Balance thereof immediately prior to such Distribution Date. Uncertificated Interest in respect of any REMIC I Regular Interest shall accrue on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months. Uncertificated Interest with respect to each Distribution Date, as to any REMIC I Regular Interest, shall be reduced by an amount equal to the sum of (a) the aggregate Prepayment Interest Shortfall, if any, for such Distribution Date to the extent not covered by payments pursuant to Section 3.24 and (b) the aggregate amount of any Relief Act Interest Shortfall, if any allocated, in each case, to such REMIC I Regular Interest pursuant to Section 1.02. In addition, Uncertificated Interest with respect to each Distribution Date, as to any REMIC I Regular Interest shall be reduced by Realized Losses, if any, allocated to such REMIC I Regular Interest pursuant to Section 1.02 and Section 4.04.

“Uninsured Cause”: Any cause of damage to a Mortgaged Property such that the complete restoration of such property is not fully reimbursable by the hazard insurance policies required to be maintained pursuant to Section 3.14.

“United States Person”: A citizen or resident of the United States, a corporation, partnership (or other entity treated as a corporation or partnership for United States federal income tax purposes) created or organized in, or under the laws of, the United States, any state thereof, or the District of Columbia (except in the case of a partnership, to the extent provided in Treasury regulations) provided that, for purposes solely of the restrictions on the transfer of Residual Certificates, no partnership or other entity treated as a partnership for United States federal income tax purposes shall be treated as a United States Person unless all persons that own an interest in such partnership either directly or through any entity that is not a corporation for United States federal income tax purposes are required by the applicable operative agreement to be United States Persons, or an estate the income of which from sources without the United States is includible in gross income for United States federal income tax purposes regardless of its connection with the conduct of a trade or business within the United States, or a trust if a court within the United States is able to exercise primary supervision over the administration of the trust and one or more United States persons have authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust. The term “United States” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7701 of the Code or successor provisions.

“Value”: With respect to any Mortgaged Property, the lesser of (i) the lesser of (a) the value thereof as determined by an appraisal made for the Originator of the Mortgage Loan at the time of origination of the Mortgage Loan by an appraiser who met the minimum requirements of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and (b) the value thereof as determined by a review appraisal conducted by the Originator in accordance with the Originator’s underwriting guidelines, and (ii) the purchase price paid for the related Mortgaged Property by the Mortgagor with the proceeds of the Mortgage Loan; provided, however, (A) in the case of a Refinanced Mortgage Loan, such value of the Mortgaged Property is based solely upon the lesser of (1) the value determined by an appraisal made for the Originator of such Refinanced Mortgage Loan at the time of origination of such Refinanced Mortgage Loan by an appraiser who met the minimum requirements of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and (2) the value thereof as determined by a review appraisal conducted by the Originator in accordance with the Originator’s underwriting guidelines, and (B) in the case of a Mortgage Loan originated in connection with a

“lease-option purchase,” such value of the Mortgaged Property is based on the lower of the value determined by an appraisal made for the Originator of such Mortgage Loan at the time of origination or the sale price of such Mortgaged Property if the “lease option purchase price” was set less than 12 months prior to origination, and is based on the value determined by an appraisal made for the Originator of such Mortgage Loan at the time of origination if the “lease option purchase price” was set 12 months or more prior to origination.

“Voting Rights”: The portion of the voting rights of all of the Certificates which is allocated to any Certificate. With respect to any date of determination, 98% of all Voting Rights will be allocated among the Holders of the Class A Certificates, the Mezzanine Certificates, the Class B Certificates and the Class CE Certificates in proportion to the then outstanding Certificate Principal Balances of their respective Certificates, 1% of all Voting Rights will be allocated to the Holders of the Class P Certificates and 1% of all Voting Rights will be allocated among the Holders of the Residual Certificates. The Voting Rights allocated to each Class of Certificates shall be allocated among Holders of each such Class in accordance with their respective Percentage Interests as of the most recent Record Date.

SECTION 1.02.

Allocation of Certain Interest Shortfalls.

For purposes of calculating the amount of Accrued Certificate Interest and the amount of the Interest Distribution Amount for the Class A Certificates, the Mezzanine Certificates, the Class B Certificates and the Class CE Certificates for any Distribution Date, (1) the aggregate amount of any Prepayment Interest Shortfalls (to the extent not covered by payments by the Servicer pursuant to Section 3.24) and any Relief Act Interest Shortfall incurred in respect of the Mortgage Loans for any Distribution Date shall be allocated first, among the Class CE Certificates on a pro rata basis based on, and to the extent of, one month’s interest at the then applicable respective Pass-Through Rate on the respective Notional Amount of each such Certificate and, thereafter, among the Class A Certificates and the Mezzanine Certificates on a pro rata basis based on, and to the extent of, one month’s interest at the then applicable respective Pass-Through Rate on the respective Certificate Principal Balance or Notional Amount of each such Certificate and (2) the aggregate amount of any Realized Losses and Net WAC Rate Carryover Amounts incurred for any Distribution Date shall be allocated among the Class CE Certificates on a pro rata basis based on, and to the extent of, one month’s interest at the then applicable respective Pass-Through Rate on the respective Notional Amount of each such Certificate.

For purposes of calculating the amount of Uncertificated Interest for the REMIC I Regular Interests for any Distribution Date, the aggregate amount of any Prepayment Interest Shortfalls (to the extent not covered by payments by the Servicer pursuant to Section 3.24) and the aggregate amount of any Relief Act Interest Shortfalls incurred in respect of the Mortgage Loans for any Distribution Date shall be allocated among REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTAA, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA1A, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA1F, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA2, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA3, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA4, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA4W, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA5, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA5W, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTA6, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM1, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM2, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM3, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM4, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM5, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM6, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM7, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTM8, REMIC I Regular Interest I-

LTM9, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTB1, REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTB2 and REMIC I Regular Interest I-LTZZ pro rata based on, and to the extent of, one month’s interest at the then applicable respective REMIC I Remittance Rate on the respective Uncertificated Balance of each such REMIC I Regular Interest.

ARTICLE II

CONVEYANCE OF MORTGAGE LOANS;

ORIGINAL ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES

SECTION 2.01.

Conveyance of the Mortgage Loans.

The Depositor, concurrently with the execution and delivery hereof, does hereby transfer, assign, set over and otherwise convey to the Trustee without recourse, for the benefit of the Certificateholders, all the right, title and interest of the Depositor, including any security interest therein for the benefit of the Depositor, in and to the Mortgage Loans identified on the Mortgage Loan Schedule, the rights of the Depositor under the Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement, and all other assets included or to be included in REMIC I. Such assignment includes all interest and principal received by the Depositor or the Servicer on or with respect to the Mortgage Loans (other than payments of principal and interest due on such Mortgage Loans on or before the Cut-off Date). The Depositor herewith delivers to the Trustee an executed copy of the Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement.

The Depositor hereby directs the Trustee to execute, deliver and perform its obligations under the Cap Contract on the Closing Date and thereafter on behalf of the Holders of the Floating Rate Certificates. The Depositor, the Servicer and the Holders of the Floating Rate Certificates by their acceptance of such Certificates acknowledge and agree that the Trustee shall execute, deliver and perform its obligations under the Cap Contract and shall do so solely in its capacity as Trustee of the Trust Fund and not in its individual capacity.

In connection with such transfer and assignment, the Depositor, does hereby deliver to, and deposit with the Trustee the following documents or instruments with respect to each Mortgage Loan so transferred and assigned (in each case, a “Mortgage File”) :

(i) the original Mortgage Note, endorsed in blank or in the following form “Pay to the order of Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee under the applicable agreement, without recourse,” with all prior and intervening endorsements showing a complete chain of endorsement from the originator to the Person so endorsing to the Trustee;

(ii) the original Mortgage with evidence of recording thereon, and the original recorded power of attorney, if the Mortgage was executed pursuant to a power of attorney, with evidence of recording thereon;

(iii)

an original Assignment in blank;

(iv) the original recorded Assignment or Assignments showing a complete chain of assignment from the originator to the Person assigning the Mortgage to the Trustee as contemplated by the immediately preceding clause (iii);

(v) the original or copies of each assumption, modification or substitution agreement, if any; and

(vi) the original lender’s title insurance policy or, if the original title policy has not been issued, the irrevocable commitment to issue the same.

With respect to a maximum of approximately 2.0% of the Original Mortgage Loans, by outstanding principal balance of the Original Mortgage Loans as of the Cut-off Date, if any original Mortgage Note referred to in Section 2.01(i) above cannot be located, the obligations of the Depositor to deliver such documents shall be deemed to be satisfied upon delivery to the Trustee of a photocopy of such Mortgage Note, if available, with a lost note affidavit substantially in the form of Exhibit I attached hereto. If any of the original Mortgage Notes for which a lost note affidavit was delivered to the Trustee is subsequently located, such original Mortgage Note shall be delivered to the Trustee within three Business Days.

If any of the documents referred to in Sections 2.01(ii), (iii) or (iv) above has, as of the Closing Date, been submitted for recording but either (x) has not been returned from the applicable public recording office or (y) has been lost or such public recording office has retained the original of such document, the obligations of the Depositor to deliver such documents shall be deemed to be satisfied upon (1) delivery to the Trustee of a copy of each such document certified by the Originator in the case of (x) above or the applicable public recording office in the case of (y) above to be a true and complete copy of the original that was submitted for recording and (2) if such copy is certified by the Originator, delivery to the Trustee promptly upon receipt thereof of either the original or a copy of such document certified by the applicable public recording office to be a true and complete copy of the original. Notice shall be provided to the Trustee and the Rating Agencies by the Depositor if delivery pursuant to clause (2) above will be made more than 180 days after the Closing Date. If the original lender’s title insurance policy was not delivered pursuant to Section 2.01(vi) above, the Depositor shall deliver or cause to be delivered to the Trustee, promptly after receipt thereof, the original lender’s title insurance policy. The Depositor shall deliver or cause to be delivered to the Trustee promptly upon receipt thereof any other original documents constituting a part of a Mortgage File received with respect to any Mortgage Loan, including, but not limited to, any original documents evidencing an assumption or modification of any Mortgage Loan.

The Trustee shall enforce the obligations of the Seller under the Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement to promptly (within sixty Business Days following the later of the Closing Date and the date of receipt by the Seller of the recording information for a Mortgage, but in no event later than ninety days following the Closing Date) submit or cause to be submitted for recording, at no expense to the Trust Fund, the Trustee or the Depositor, in the appropriate public office for real property records, each Assignment referred to in Sections 2.01(iii) and (iv) above and the Depositor shall execute each original Assignment or cause each original Assignment to be executed in the following form: “Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee under the applicable agreement.” In the event that any such Assignment is lost or returned unrecorded because of a defect therein, the Seller shall promptly prepare or cause to be prepared a substitute Assignment or cure or cause to be cured such defect, as the case may be, and thereafter cause each such Assignment to be duly recorded. If the Seller is unable to pay the cost of recording the Assignments, such expense will be paid by the Trustee and shall be reimbursable to the Trustee as an Extraordinary Trust Fund Expense. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Trustee shall not be responsible for determining whether any Assignment delivered by the Depositor hereunder is in recordable form.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, for administrative convenience and facilitation of servicing and to reduce closing costs, the Assignments shall not be required to be submitted for recording (except with respect to any Mortgage Loan located in Maryland) unless the Trustee or the Depositor receives notice that such failure to record would result in a withdrawal or a downgrading by any Rating Agency of the rating on any Class of Certificates (which, in the case of the Insured Certificates, shall be without regard to the Policy); provided , however , the Trustee shall enforce the obligations of the Seller under the Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement to submit or cause to be submitted each Assignment for recording (at the expense of the Seller) in the manner described above, at no expense to the Trust Fund or the Trustee, upon the earliest to occur of: (i) reasonable direction by Holders of Certificates entitled to at least 25% of the Voting Rights, (ii) the occurrence of a Servicer Event of Termination, (iii) the occurrence of a bankruptcy, insolvency or foreclosure relating to the Servicer, (iv) the occurrence of a servicing transfer as described in Section 7.02 hereof, (v) with respect to any one Assignment, the occurrence of a bankruptcy, insolvency or foreclosure relating to the Mortgagor under the related Mortgage and (vi) any Mortgage Loan that is 90 days or more Delinquent. Upon receipt of written notice by the Trustee from the Servicer that recording of the Assignments is required pursuant to one or more of the conditions set forth in the preceding sentence, the Depositor shall be required to deliver such Assignments or shall cause such Assignments to be delivered within 30 days following receipt of such notice.

All original documents relating to the Mortgage Loans that are not delivered to the Trustee are and shall be held by or on behalf of the Seller, the Depositor or the Servicer, as the case may be, in trust for the benefit of the Trustee on behalf of the Certificateholders. In the event that any such original document is required pursuant to the terms of this Section to be a part of a Mortgage File, such document shall be delivered promptly to the Trustee. Any such original document delivered to or held by the Depositor that is not required pursuant to the terms of this Section to be a part of a Mortgage File, shall be delivered promptly to the Servicer.

The parties hereto understand and agree that it is not intended that any Mortgage Loan be included in the Trust that is a high-cost home loan as defined by the Homeownership and Equity Protection Act of 1994 or any other applicable predatory or abusive lending laws.

SECTION 2.02.

Acceptance of REMIC I by Trustee.

The Trustee acknowledges receipt, subject to the provisions of Section 2.01 and subject to any exceptions noted on the exception report described in the next paragraph below, of the documents referred to in Section 2.01 (other than such documents described in Section 2.01(v)) above and all other assets included in the definition of “REMIC I” under clauses (i), (iii), (iv) and (v) (to the extent of amounts deposited into the Distribution Account) and declares that it holds and will hold such documents and the other documents delivered to it constituting a Mortgage File, and that it holds or will hold all such assets and such other assets included in the definition of “REMIC I” in trust for the exclusive use and benefit of all present and future Certificateholders.

The Trustee agrees, for the benefit of the Certificateholders, to review each Mortgage File on or before the Closing Date and to certify in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit C-1 that, as to each Mortgage Loan listed in the Mortgage Loan Schedule (other than any Mortgage Loan specifically identified in the exception report annexed thereto as

not being covered by such certification), (i) all documents constituting part of such Mortgage File (other than such documents described in Section 2.01(v)) required to be delivered to it pursuant to this Agreement are in its possession, (ii) such documents have been reviewed by it and appear regular on their face and relate to such Mortgage Loan and (iii) based on its examination and only as to the foregoing, the information set forth in the Mortgage Loan Schedule that corresponds to items (i) through (iii), (vi), (xi), (xii), (xv) and (xviii) (solely as of origination) of the definition of “Mortgage Loan Schedule” accurately reflects information set forth in the Mortgage File. It is herein acknowledged that, in conducting such review, the Trustee was under no duty or obligation (i) to inspect, review or examine any such documents, instruments, certificates or other papers to determine whether they are genuine, enforceable, or appropriate for the represented purpose or whether they have actually been recorded or that they are other than what they purport to be on their face or (ii) to determine whether any Mortgage File should include any of the documents specified in clause (v) of Section 2.01.

Prior to the first anniversary date of this Agreement the Trustee shall deliver to the Depositor, the Servicer and the Certificate Insurer a final certification in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit C-2 evidencing the completeness of the Mortgage Files, with any applicable exceptions noted thereon, and the Servicer shall forward a copy thereof to any Sub-Servicer.

If in the process of reviewing the Mortgage Files and making or preparing, as the case may be, the certifications referred to above, the Trustee finds any document or documents constituting a part of a Mortgage File to be missing or defective in any material respect, at the conclusion of its review the Trustee shall so notify the Depositor, the Servicer and the Certificate Insurer. In addition, upon the discovery by the Depositor, the Servicer or the Trustee of a breach of any of the representations and warranties made by the Seller in the Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement in respect of any Mortgage Loan which materially adversely affects such Mortgage Loan or the interests of the related Certificateholders in such Mortgage Loan, the party discovering such breach shall give prompt written notice to the other parties and the Certificate Insurer.

The Trustee shall, at the written request and expense of any Certificateholder or the Certificate Insurer, provide a written report to such Certificateholder or the Certificate Insurer of all Mortgage Files released to the Servicer for servicing purposes.

SECTION 2.03.

Repurchase or Substitution of Mortgage Loans by the Seller.

(a) Upon discovery or receipt of notice of any materially defective document in, or that a document is missing from, a Mortgage File or of the breach by the Seller of any representation, warranty or covenant under the Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement in respect of any Mortgage Loan that materially adversely affects the value of such Mortgage Loan or the interest therein of the Certificateholders, the Trustee shall promptly notify the Seller, the Servicer and the Certificate Insurer of such defect, missing document or breach and request that the Seller deliver such missing document or cure such defect or breach within 60 days from the date the Seller was notified of such missing document, defect or breach, and if the Seller does not deliver such missing document or cure such defect or breach in all material respects during such period, the Servicer, to the extent it is not the Seller or an Affiliate of the Seller, and otherwise the Trustee shall enforce the obligations of the Seller under the Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement

to repurchase such Mortgage Loan from REMIC I at the Purchase Price within 90 days after the date on which the Seller was notified (subject to Section 2.03(c)) of such missing document, defect or breach, if and to the extent that the Seller is obligated to do so under the Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement. The Purchase Price for the repurchased Mortgage Loan shall be remitted to the Servicer for deposit in the Collection Account and the Trustee, upon receipt of written certification from the Servicer of such deposit, shall release to the Seller the related Mortgage File and the Trustee shall execute and deliver such instruments of transfer or assignment, in each case without recourse, as the Seller shall furnish to it and as shall be necessary to vest in the Seller any Mortgage Loan released pursuant hereto. The Trustee shall not have any further responsibility with regard to such Mortgage File. In lieu of repurchasing any such Mortgage Loan as provided above, if so provided in the Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement, the Seller may cause such Mortgage Loan to be removed from REMIC I (in which case it shall become a Deleted Mortgage Loan) and substitute one or more Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans in the manner and subject to the limitations set forth in Section 2.03(b). It is understood and agreed that the obligation of the Seller to cure or to repurchase (or to substitute for) any Mortgage Loan as to which a document is missing, a material defect in a constituent document exists or as to which such a breach has occurred and is continuing shall constitute the sole remedy respecting such omission, defect or breach available to the Trustee and the Certificateholders. The Trustee will be reimbursed for expenses reasonably incurred in connection with any breach or defect giving rise to the purchase obligation under this Section 2.03 pursuant to Section 3.11(a)(viii).

With respect to the representations and warranties made by the Seller in the Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement, the Trustee shall not be charged with knowledge of any breach of any such representation or warranty by the Seller unless a Responsible Officer of the Trustee at the Corporate Trust Office obtains actual knowledge of such breach or the Trustee receives written notice of such breach from the Depositor, the Servicer or the Certificateholders.

(b) Any substitution of Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans for Deleted Mortgage Loans made pursuant to Section 2.03(a) must be effected prior to the date which is two years after the Startup Day for REMIC I.

As to any Deleted Mortgage Loan for which the Seller substitutes a Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan or Loans, such substitution shall be effected by the Seller delivering to the Trustee, for such Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan or Loans, the Mortgage Note, the Mortgage, the Assignment to the Trustee, and such other documents and agreements, with all necessary endorsements thereon, as are required by Section 2.01, together with an Officers’ Certificate providing that each such Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan satisfies the definition thereof and specifying the Substitution Shortfall Amount (as described below), if any, in connection with such substitution. The Trustee shall acknowledge receipt for such Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan or Loans and, within ten Business Days thereafter, shall review such documents as specified in Section 2.02 and deliver to the Depositor, the Servicer and the Certificate Insurer, with respect to such Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan or Loans, a certification substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit C-1, with any applicable exceptions noted thereon. Within one year of the date of substitution, the Trustee shall deliver to the Depositor, the Servicer and the Certificate Insurer a certification substantially in the form of Exhibit C-2 hereto with respect to such Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan or Loans, with any applicable exceptions noted thereon. Monthly Payments due with respect to Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans in the month of substitution are not part of REMIC I and will be retained by the

Seller. For the month of substitution, distributions to Certificateholders will reflect the Monthly Payment due on such Deleted Mortgage Loan on or before the Due Date in the month of substitution, and the Seller shall thereafter be entitled to retain all amounts subsequently received in respect of such Deleted Mortgage Loan. The Depositor shall give or cause to be given written notice to the Certificateholders that such substitution has taken place, shall amend the Mortgage Loan Schedule to reflect the removal of such Deleted Mortgage Loan from the terms of this Agreement and the substitution of the Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan or Loans and shall deliver a copy of such amended Mortgage Loan Schedule to the Trustee. Upon such substitution, such Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan or Loans shall constitute part of the Mortgage Pool and shall be subject in all respects to the terms of this Agreement and the Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement, including, all applicable representations and warranties thereof included in the Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement.

For any month in which the Seller substitutes one or more Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans for one or more Deleted Mortgage Loans, the Servicer will determine the amount (the “Substitution Shortfall Amount”), if any, by which the aggregate Purchase Price of all such Deleted Mortgage Loans exceeds the aggregate of, as to each such Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan, the Stated Principal Balance thereof as of the date of substitution, together with one month’s interest on such Stated Principal Balance at the applicable Net Mortgage Rate, plus all outstanding P&I Advances and Servicing Advances (including Nonrecoverable P&I Advances and Nonrecoverable Servicing Advances) related thereto. On the date of such substitution, the Seller will deliver or cause to be delivered to the Servicer for deposit in the Collection Account an amount equal to the Substitution Shortfall Amount, if any, and the Trustee, upon receipt of the related Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan or Loans and certification by the Servicer of such deposit, shall release to the Seller the related Mortgage File or Files and the Trustee shall execute and deliver such instruments of transfer or assignment, in each case without recourse, the Seller shall deliver to it and as shall be necessary to vest therein any Deleted Mortgage Loan released pursuant hereto.

In addition, the Seller shall obtain at its own expense and deliver to the Trustee an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that such substitution will not cause (a) any federal tax to be imposed on any Trust REMIC, including without limitation, any federal tax imposed on “prohibited transactions” under Section 860F(a)(1) of the Code or on “contributions after the startup date” under Section 860G(d)(1) of the Code, or (b) any Trust REMIC to fail to qualify as a REMIC at any time that any Certificate is outstanding.

(c) Upon discovery by the Depositor, the Seller, the Servicer, the Trustee or the Certificate Insurer that any Mortgage Loan does not constitute a “qualified mortgage” within the meaning of Section 860G(a)(3) of the Code, the party discovering such fact shall within two Business Days give written notice thereof to the other parties. In connection therewith, the Seller shall repurchase or, subject to the limitations set forth in Section 2.03(b), substitute one or more Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans for the affected Mortgage Loan within 90 days of the earlier of discovery or receipt of such notice with respect to such affected Mortgage Loan. Any such repurchase or substitution shall be made in the same manner as set forth in Section 2.03(a). The Trustee shall reconvey to the Seller the Mortgage Loan to be released pursuant hereto in the same manner, and on the same terms and conditions, as it would a Mortgage Loan repurchased for breach of a representation or warranty.

SECTION 2.04.	Reserved.
SECTION 2.05.	Representations, Warranties and Covenants of the Servicer.

The Servicer hereby represents, warrants and covenants to the Trustee, for the benefit of the Certificateholders, to the Depositor that as of the Closing Date or as of such date specifically provided herein:

(i) The Servicer is a limited partnership duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the State of Texas and is duly authorized and qualified to transact any and all business contemplated by this Agreement to be conducted by the Servicer in any state in which a Mortgaged Property is located or is otherwise not required under applicable law to effect such qualification and, in any event, is in compliance with the doing business laws of any such State, to the extent necessary to ensure its ability to enforce each Mortgage Loan and to service the Mortgage Loans in accordance with the terms of this Agreement;

(ii) The Servicer has the full power and authority to conduct its business as presently conducted by it and to execute, deliver and perform, and to enter into and consummate, all transactions contemplated by this Agreement. The Servicer has duly authorized the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, has duly executed and delivered this Agreement, and this Agreement, assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by the Depositor and the Trustee, constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Servicer, enforceable against it in accordance with its terms except as the enforceability thereof may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and by general principles of equity;

(iii) The execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Servicer, the servicing of the Mortgage Loans by the Servicer hereunder, the consummation by the Servicer of any other of the transactions herein contemplated, and the fulfillment of or compliance with the terms hereof are in the ordinary course of business of the Servicer and will not (A) result in a breach of any term or provision of the formation documents of the Servicer or (B) conflict with, result in a breach, violation or acceleration of, or result in a default under, the terms of any other material agreement or instrument to which the Servicer is a party or by which it may be bound, or any statute, order or regulation applicable to the Servicer of any court, regulatory body, administrative agency or governmental body having jurisdiction over the Servicer; and the Servicer is not a party to, bound by, or in breach or violation of any indenture or other agreement or instrument, or subject to or in violation of any statute, order or regulation of any court, regulatory body, administrative agency or governmental body having jurisdiction over it, which materially and adversely affects or, to the Servicer’s knowledge, would in the future materially and adversely affect, (x) the ability of the Servicer to perform its obligations under this Agreement or (y) the business, operations, financial condition, properties or assets of the Servicer taken as a whole;

(iv) The Servicer is a HUD approved servicer. No event has occurred, including but not limited to a change in insurance coverage, that would make the Servicer

unable to comply with HUD eligibility requirements or that would require notification to HUD;

(v) The Servicer does not believe, nor does it have any reason or cause to believe, that it cannot perform each and every covenant made by it and contained in this Agreement;

(vi) No litigation is pending against the Servicer that would materially and adversely affect the execution, delivery or enforceability of this Agreement or the ability of the Servicer to service the Mortgage Loans or to perform any of its other obligations hereunder in accordance with the terms hereof;

(vii) There are no actions or proceedings against, or investigations known to it of, the Servicer before any court, administrative or other tribunal (A) that might prohibit its entering into this Agreement, (B) seeking to prevent the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or (C) that might prohibit or materially and adversely affect the performance by the Servicer of its obligations under, or validity or enforceability of, this Agreement;

(viii) No consent, approval, authorization or order of any court or governmental agency or body is required for the execution, delivery and performance by the Servicer of, or compliance by the Servicer with, this Agreement or the consummation by it of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, except for such consents, approvals, authorizations or orders, if any, that have been obtained prior to the Closing Date;

(ix) The Servicer will not waive any Prepayment Charge unless it is waived in accordance with the standard set forth in Section 3.01; and

(x) The Servicer has fully furnished and will continue to fully furnish, in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and its implementing regulations, accurate and complete information (e.g., favorable and unfavorable) on its borrower credit files to Equifax, Experian and Trans Union Credit Information Company or their successors on a monthly basis.

It is understood and agreed that the representations, warranties and covenants set forth in this Section 2.05 shall survive delivery of the Mortgage Files to the Trustee and shall inure to the benefit of the Trustee, the Depositor, the Certificateholders. Upon discovery by any of the Depositor, the Servicer, the Trustee or the Certificate Insurer of a breach of any of the foregoing representations, warranties and covenants which materially and adversely affects the value of any Mortgage Loan or the interests therein of the Certificateholders, the party discovering such breach shall give pro