ABS-15G 1 abs15g.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM ABS-15G
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIZER
REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15G OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Check the appropriate box to indicate the filing obligation to which this form is intended to satisfy:
 X             Rule 15Ga-1 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.15Ga-1) for the reporting period April 1, 2016 to June 30, 2016.
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 11, 2016
Commission File Number of securitizer:    025-01131

Central Index Key Number of securitizer:   0001317069
WaMu Asset Acceptance Corp.1
 (Exact name of securitizer as specified in its charter)
Eric A. Senzon, (813) 881-8307
Name and telephone number, including area code, of the person to
contact in connection with this filing.

Indicate by check mark whether the securitizer has no activity to report for the initial period pursuant to Rule 15Ga-1(c)(1) [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the securitizer has no activity to report for the quarterly period pursuant to Rule 15Ga-1(c)(2)(i) [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the securitizer has no activity to report for the annual period pursuant to Rule 15Ga-1(c)(2)(ii) [ ]
___            Rule 15Ga-2 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.15Ga-2)

Central Index Key Number of depositor:


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(Exact name of issuing entity as specified in its charter)

Central Index Key Number of issuing entity (if applicable): ____________
Central Index Key Number of underwriter (if applicable): ____________


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Name and telephone number, including area code, of the person to
contact in connection with this filing.


1WaMu Asset Acceptance Corp., as Securitizer, is filing this Form ABS-15G in respect of all mortgage-backed securities representing interests in pools of residential mortgage loans for which it acted as depositor and which are outstanding during the reporting period.  On September 25, 2008, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (“JPMCB”) acquired the banking operations of Washington Mutual Bank from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”).  It is JPMCB’s position that certain of the repurchase obligations of Washington Mutual Bank remain with the FDIC receivership.  Assets are reported herein in accordance with Rule 15Ga-1 regardless of the validity of the demand or defenses thereto, and nothing in this report shall constitute, or be deemed, a waiver of any rights, defenses, powers or privileges of any party relating to these assets.
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT


Item 1.02 Periodic Filing of Rule 15Ga-1 Representations and Warranties Disclosure

The disclosure required by Rule 15Ga-1 are attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form ABS-15G.

Exhibits

99.1 Disclosure required by Rule 15Ga-1.

SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the reporting entity has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: August 11, 2016
WAMU ASSET ACCEPTANCE CORP. (Securitizer)
   
   
 
By: /s/ Thomas Novack                                                                                    
 
Name:       Thomas Novack
Title:            Director

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number

99.1                          Disclosure required by Rule 15Ga-1.