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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM T-1

 

 

STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY

UNDER THE TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF 1939

OF A CORPORATION DESIGNATED TO ACT AS TRUSTEE

 

¨ CHECK IF AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY OF A TRUSTEE PURSUANT TO SECTION 305(b)(2)

 

 

MUFG UNION BANK, N.A.

(Exact name of trustee as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

  94-0304228

(Jurisdiction of incorporation or

organization if not a U.S. national bank)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification no.)

400 California Street

San Francisco, California

  94104
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

General Counsel

MUFG Union Bank, N.A.

400 California Street

Corporate Trust - 12th Floor

San Francisco, California 94104

(415) 765-2945

(Name, address and telephone number of agent for service)

WORLD FINANCIAL NETWORK CREDIT CARD MASTER NOTE TRUST

(Issuing entity in respect of the Notes)

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

WORLD FINANCIAL NETWORK CREDIT CARD MASTER TRUST

(Issuing entity in respect of the Collateral Certificate)

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

WFN CREDIT COMPANY, LLC

(Depositor)

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

COMENITY BANK

(Exact name of Sponsor as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   31-1772814

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification no.)

3100 Easton Square Place #3108
Columbus, Ohio
 
43219
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

 

 

Asset Backed Notes

(Title of Indenture Securities)

 

 

 


Item 1. General Information. Furnish the following information as to the Trustee—

 

  (a) Name and address of each examining or supervising authority to which it is subject.

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency

Washington, D.C. 20219

 

  (b) Whether it is authorized to exercise corporate trust powers.

Yes.

Item 2. Affiliations with the obligor. If the obligor is an affiliate of the Trustee, describe each such affiliation.

None.

Items 3-15. Items 3-15 are not applicable because to the best of the Trustee’s knowledge, the obligor is not in default under any Indenture for which the Trustee acts as Trustee.

Item 16. List of Exhibits. List below all exhibits filed as a part of this statement of eligibility.

 

  1. A copy of the Articles of Association of the Trustee as now in effect.*

 

  2. A copy of the certificate of authority of the Trustee to commence business, if not contained in the Articles of Association.**

 

  3. A copy of the authorization of the Trustee to exercise corporate trust powers, if such authorization is not contained in documents specified in paragraph (1) or (2) above.**

 

  4. A copy of the existing bylaws of the Trustee, or instruments corresponding thereto.*

 

  5. A copy of each Indenture referred to in Item 4, if the obligor is in default. Not applicable.

 

  6. The consents of United States institutional trustees required by Section 321(b) of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939. Attached as Exhibit 6.

 

  7. A copy of the latest report of condition of the Trustee published pursuant to law or the requirements of its supervising or examining authority. Attached as Exhibit 7.

 

  8. A copy of any order pursuant to which the foreign trustee is authorized to act as sole trustee under indentures qualified or to be qualified under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939. Not applicable.

 

  9. Foreign trustees are required to file a consent to service of process of Form F-X [§269.5 of this chapter]. Not applicable.

 

* Exhibits 1 and 4 are incorporated by reference to the exhibits of the same number to the Trustee’s Form T-1 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as a 305B2 application on August 7, 2015 and relating to Registration Number 333-183223.


** Exhibits 2 through 3 are incorporated by reference to the exhibits of the same number to the Trustee’s Form T-1 filed as exhibit 25.1 to the Form S-3 dated July 30, 2013 of Registration Number. 333-190256, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, the Trustee, MUFG Union Bank, N.A., a national banking association organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America, has duly caused this statement of eligibility to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, all in the City of New York, and State of New York, on the 24th day of February, 2016.

 

MUFG Union Bank, N.A.
By:  

/s/ Enrico Reyes

Name:   Enrico Reyes
Title:   Vice President


EXHIBIT 6

CONSENT OF THE TRUSTEE

REQUIRED BY SECTION 321(b) OF THE ACT

February 24, 2016

Securities and Exchange Commission

Washington, D.C. 20549

Ladies and Gentlemen:

In connection with the qualification of the Master Indenture, dated as of August 1, 2001, between World Financial Network Credit Card Master Note Trust (the “Issuing Entity) and MUFG Union Bank, N.A. (the “Trustee”), the undersigned, in accordance with Section 321(b) of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, hereby consents that reports of examinations of the undersigned by federal, state, territorial, or district authorities authorized to make such examinations may be furnished by such authorities to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request therefore.

Sincerely,

 

MUFG Union Bank, N.A.
By:  
 

/s/ Enrico Reyes

  Enrico Reyes
  Vice President

 


EXHIBIT 7

Page 1

CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF CONDITION OF

MUFG Union Bank, N.A

of Los Angeles in the State of California, at the close of business December 31, 2015 published in response to call made by the Comptroller of the Currency, under Title 12, United States Code, Section 161. Charter 21541

 

BALANCE SHEET       
    

Dollar Amounts

In Thousands

 

ASSETS

  

Cash and balances due from depository institutions:

  

Non-interest-bearing balances and currency and coin

   $ 1,754,328  

Interest-bearing balances

   $ 2,750,956  

Securities:

  

Held-to-maturity securities

   $ 10,157,593  

Available-for-sale securities

   $ 14,261,104  

Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell: Federal funds  sold in domestic offices

   $ —    

Securities purchased under agreements to resell

   $ 24,094  

Loans and lease financing receivables:

  

Loans and leases held for sale

   $ 242,397  

Loans and leases, net of unearned income

   $ 77,256,285  

LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses

   $ 704,298  

Loans and leases, net of unearned income and allowance

   $ 76,551,987  

Trading assets

   $ 1,087,166  

Premises and fixed assets

   $ 607,670  

Other real estate owned

   $ 31,001  

Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies

   $ 221,276  

Direct and indirect investments in real estate ventures

   $ —    

Intangible assets:

  

Goodwill

   $ 3,225,001  

Other intangible assets

   $ 205,700  

Other assets

   $ 4,263,423  
  

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 115,383,696  
  

 

 

 


Exhibit 7

Page 2

 

LIABILITIES       

Deposits:

  

In domestic offices

   $ 84,698,699  

Noninterest-bearing

   $ 32,513,191  

Interest-bearing

   $ 52,185,508  

In foreign offices, Edge and Agreement subsidiaries and IBFs

   $ 257,003  

Noninterest-bearing

   $ —    

Interest-bearing

   $ 257,003  

Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase:

  

Federal funds purchased in domestic offices

   $ 7,500  

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase

   $ 36,492  

Trading liabilities

   $ 796,216  

Other borrowed money

   $ 10,709,802  

Subordinated notes and debentures

   $ 1,452,574  

Other liabilities

   $ 2,001,771  
  

 

 

 

Total liabilities

   $ 99,960,057  
  

 

 

 

EQUITY CAPITAL

  

Perpetual preferred stock and related surplus

   $ —    

Common stock

   $ 604,577  

Surplus

   $ 9,868,971  

Retained earnings

   $ 5,526,938  

Accumulated other comprehensive income

   $ (757,376 )

Other equity capital components

   $ —    
  

 

 

 

Total bank equity capital

   $ 15,243,110  

Noncontrolling (minority) interests in consolidated subsidiaries

   $ 180,529  

Total equity capital

   $ 15,423,639  
  

 

 

 

Total liabilities and equity capital

   $ 115,383,696