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ASSIGNMENT, ASSUMPTION AND RECOGNITION AGREEMENT

This is an Assignment, Assumption and Recognition Agreement (this “AAR Agreement”) made as of July 31, 2007, among HSBC Bank, National Association (the “Assignor”), HSI Asset Securitization Corporation (the “Assignee”), Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as master servicer (the “Master Servicer”), Deutsche Bank National Trust Company (the “Trustee”) not individually but solely as trustee on behalf of the HSI Asset Loan Obligation Trust 2007-AR2 and SunTrust Mortgage, Inc. (the “Company”).
 
In consideration of the mutual promises contained herein the parties hereto agree that the residential mortgage loans (the “Assigned Loans”) listed on Attachment 1 annexed hereto (the “Assigned Loan Schedule”) purchased by Assignor from Company pursuant to the Master Mortgage Loan Purchase and Servicing Agreement, dated as of November 1, 2006, between Assignor and Company (the “Purchase Agreement”), shall be subject to the terms of this AAR Agreement. Capitalized terms used herein but not defined shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Purchase Agreement.
 
Assignment and Assumption

1. Assignor hereby grants, transfers and assigns to Assignee all of the right, title interest and obligations of Assignor in the Assigned Loans and, as they relate to the Assigned Loans, all of its right, title, interest and obligations in, to and under the Purchase Agreement and Assignee hereby assumes all rights and obligations with respect to the Assigned Loans under the Purchase Agreement. Assignor specifically reserves and does not assign to Assignee any right title and interest in, to or under any Mortgage Loans subject to the Purchase Agreement other than those set forth on Attachment l. The Company shall service the Assigned Loans in accordance with the Purchase Agreement as modified by this AAR Agreement.

Recognition of the Company

2. From and after the date hereof, the Company shall and does hereby recognize that the Assignee will transfer the Assigned Loans and assign its rights under the Purchase Agreement (solely to the extent set forth herein) and this AAR Agreement to HSI Asset Loan Obligation Trust 2007-AR2 (the “Trust”) created pursuant to a Pooling and Servicing Agreement, dated as of July 1, 2007 (the “Pooling Agreement”), among the Assignee as Depositor, the Trustee, the Master Servicer, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Securities Administrator (the “Securities Administrator”) and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as custodian (the “Custodian”). The Company hereby acknowledges and agrees that from and after the date hereof (i) the Trust will be the owner of the Assigned Loans, (ii) the Company shall look solely to the Trust for performance of any obligations of the Assignor insofar as they relate to the enforcement of the representations, warranties and covenants with respect to the Assigned Loans and the Trust hereby acknowledges that it has assumed such representations, warranties and covenants and that any claim by the Company with respect thereto shall be made by written notice to the Trustee, (iii) the Trust shall have all the rights and remedies available to the Assignor, insofar as they relate to the Assigned Loans, under the Purchase Agreement, including, without limitation, the enforcement of the document delivery requirements and remedies with respect to breaches of representations and warranties set forth in the Purchase Agreement, and shall be entitled to enforce all of the obligations of the Company thereunder insofar as they relate to the Assigned Loans, and (iv) all references to the Purchaser (insofar as they relate to the rights, title and interest and, with respect to obligations of the Purchaser, only insofar as they relate to the enforcement of the representations, warranties and covenants of the Company) under the Purchase Agreement insofar as they relate to the Assigned Loans, shall be deemed to refer to the Trust. The Company and the Assignor shall have the right to amend, modify, waive, or otherwise alter any of the terms or provisions of the Purchase Agreement without the joinder of the Assignee; provided, however, that such amendment, modification, waiver or other alteration shall not in any way affect the Assigned Loans or the Company’s performance under the Purchase Agreement with respect to the Assigned Loans. The Company acknowledges that Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. has been appointed as the Master Servicer of the Assigned Loans pursuant to this AAR Agreement and therefore has the right to enforce all obligations of the Company as they relate to the Assigned Loans under the Purchase Agreement and this AAR Agreement.
 


Representations; Warranties and Covenants 

3. Assignor warrants and represents to Assignee, the Master Servicer, the Trust and Company as of the date hereof:

   
a.
Attached hereto as Attachment 2 is a true and accurate copy of the Purchase Agreement, which agreement is in full force and effect as of the date hereof and the provisions of which have not been waived, amended or modified in any respect, nor has any notice of termination been given thereunder;

   
b.
Assignor is the lawful owner of the Assigned Loans with full right to transfer the Assigned Loans and any and all of its interests, rights and obligations under the Purchase Agreement as they relate to the Assigned Loans, free and clear of any and all liens, claims and encumbrances; and upon the transfer of the Assigned Loans to Assignee as contemplated herein, Assignee shall have good title to each and every Assigned Loan, as well as any and all of Assignor’s interests, rights and obligations under the Purchase Agreement as they relate to the Assigned Loans, free and clear of any and all liens, claims and encumbrances;

 
c.
Assignor has not received notice of, and has no knowledge of, any offsets, counterclaims or other defenses available to Company with respect to the Assigned Loans or the Purchase Agreement;

 
d.
Assignor is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its formation, and has all requisite power and authority to acquire, own and sell the Assigned Loans;
 
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e.
Assignor has full power and authority to execute, deliver and perform its obligations under this AAR Agreement, and to consummate the transactions set forth herein. The consummation of the transactions contemplated by this AAR Agreement is in the ordinary course of Assignor’s business and will not conflict with, or result in a breach of, any of the terms, conditions or provisions of Assignor’s charter or by-laws or any legal restriction, or any material agreement or instrument to which Assignor is now a party or by which it is bound, or result in the violation of any law, rule, regulation, order, judgment or decree to which Assignor or its property is subject. The execution, delivery and performance by Assignor of this AAR Agreement and the consummation by it of the transactions contemplated hereby, have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of Assignor. This AAR Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by Assignor and, upon the due authorization, execution and delivery by Assignee and Company, will constitute the valid and legally binding obligation of Assignor enforceable against Assignor in accordance with its terms except as enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, reorganization, insolvency, moratorium or other similar laws now or hereafter in effect relating to creditors’ rights generally, and by general principles of equity regardless of whether enforceability is considered in a proceeding in equity or at law;

 
f.
No material consent, approval, order or authorization of, or declaration, filing or registration with, any governmental entity is required to be obtained or made by Assignor in connection with the execution, delivery or performance by Assignor of this AAR Agreement, or the consummation by it of the transactions contemplated hereby; and

 
g.
There is no action, suit, proceeding, investigation or litigation pending or, to Assignor’s knowledge, threatened, which either in any instance or in the aggregate, if determined adversely to Assignor, would adversely affect Assignor’s execution or delivery of, or the enforceability of, this AAR Agreement, or the Assignor’s ability to perform its obligations under this AAR Agreement.

4. Assignee warrants and represents to, and covenants with, Assignor, the Master Servicer, the Trust and Company as of the date hereof:

 
a.
Assignee is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its organization and has all requisite power and authority to acquire and own the Assigned Loans;
 
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b.
Assignee has full power and authority to execute, deliver and perform its obligations under this AAR Agreement, and to consummate the transactions set forth herein. The consummation of the transactions contemplated by this AAR Agreement is in the ordinary course of Assignee’s business and will not conflict with, or result in a breach of, any of the terms, conditions or provisions of Assignee’s organizational documentation or any legal restriction, or any material agreement or instrument to which Assignee is now a party or by which it is bound, or result in the violation of any law, rule, regulation, order, judgment or decree to which Assignee or its property is subject. The execution, delivery and performance by Assignee of this AAR Agreement and the consummation by it of the transactions contemplated hereby, have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of Assignee. This AAR Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by Assignee and, upon the due authorization, execution and delivery by Assignor and Company, will constitute the valid and legally binding obligation of Assignee enforceable against Assignee in accordance with its terms except as enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, reorganization, insolvency, moratorium or other similar laws now or hereafter in effect relating to creditors’ rights generally, and by general principles of equity regardless of whether enforceability is considered in a proceeding in equity or at law;

 
c.
No material consent, approval, order or authorization of, or declaration, filing or registration with, any governmental entity is required to be obtained or made by Assignee in connection with the execution, delivery or performance by Assignee of this AAR Agreement, or the consummation by it of the transactions contemplated hereby; and

 
d.
There is no action, suit, proceeding, investigation or litigation pending or, to Assignee’s knowledge, threatened, which either in any instance or in the aggregate, if determined adversely to Assignee, would adversely affect Assignee’s execution or delivery of, or the enforceability of, this AAR Agreement, or the Assignee’s ability to perform its obligations under this AAR Agreement.

5. Company warrants and represents to, and covenants with, Assignor, the Trust, the Master Servicer and Assignee as of the date hereof:

 
a.
Attached hereto as Attachment 2 is a true and accurate copy of the Purchase Agreement, which agreement is in full force and effect as of the date hereof and the provisions of which have not been waived, amended or modified in any respect as to the Assigned Loans, nor has any notice of termination been given thereunder;

 
b.
Company is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its incorporation, and has all requisite power and authority to perform its obligations under the Purchase Agreement;
 
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c.
Company has full corporate power and authority to execute, deliver and perform its obligations under this AAR Agreement, and to consummate the transactions set forth herein. The consummation of the transactions contemplated by this AAR Agreement is in the ordinary course of Company’s business and will not conflict with, or result in a breach of, any of the terms, conditions or provisions of Company’s organizational documentation or any legal restriction, or any material agreement or instrument to which Company is now a party or by which it is bound, or result in the violation of any law, rule, regulation, order, judgment or decree to which Company or its property is subject. The execution, delivery and performance by Company of this AAR Agreement and the consummation by it of the transactions contemplated hereby, have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of Company. This AAR Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by Company, and, upon the due authorization, execution and delivery by Assignor and Assignee, will constitute the valid and legally binding obligation of Company, enforceable against Company in accordance with its terms except as enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, reorganization, insolvency, moratorium or other similar laws now or hereafter in effect relating to creditors’ rights generally, and by general principles of equity regardless of whether enforceability is considered in a proceeding in equity or at law;

 
d.
No consent, approval, order or authorization of, or declaration, filing or registration with, any governmental entity is required to be obtained or made by Company in connection with the execution, delivery or performance by Company of this AAR Agreement, or the consummation by it of the transactions contemplated hereby;

 
e.
There is no action, suit, proceeding, investigation or litigation pending or, to Company’s knowledge, threatened, which either in any instance or in the aggregate, if determined adversely to Company, would adversely affect Company’s execution or delivery of, or the enforceability of, this AAR Agreement, or the Company’s ability to perform its obligations under this AAR Agreement; and

 
f.
Pursuant to Section 12 of the Purchase Agreement, the Company hereby represents and warrants, for the benefit of the Assignor, the Assignee, the Master Servicer and the Trust, that the representations and warranties set forth in Section 7.01 and 7.02 of the Purchase Agreement (except for those representations and warranties contained in Sections 7.02(iii), (iv), (xvii) (only with respect to delinquencies regarding the related Mortgage Loan and the condition of the related Mortgaged Property), (xix) (only with respect to encroachments and violations of applicable zoning law, regulations and ordinances as they relate to the condition of the related Mortgaged Property after the related Closing Date), (xxiii), (xxxi) and (xxxvii) therein), are true and correct as of the date hereof, except that the representation and warranty set forth in Section 7.02(i) shall, for purposes of this AAR Agreement, relate to the Assigned Loan Schedule attached hereto.
 
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6. The Company hereby acknowledges and agrees that the remedies available to the Assignor, the Assignee and the Trust (including the Assignee and the Company acting on the Trust’s behalf) in connection with any breach of the representations and warranties made by the Company set forth in Section 5 hereof shall be as set forth in Subsection 7.03 of the Purchase Agreement as if they were set forth herein (including without limitation the repurchase and indemnity obligations set forth therein).

7. In connection with the transfer of the Assigned Loans hereunder, the Company agrees that, from and after the date hereof, each Assigned Loan transferred hereunder will be subject to, and serviced under, the Purchase Agreement, provided that, solely with respect to the Assigned Loans, the following modifications shall be made (all capitalized terms used below shall have the meanings assigned to such terms by this AAR Agreement and such terms shall be incorporated into the Purchase Agreement to the extent such terms are not already defined therein):

(i) Section 1 of the Purchase Agreement shall be amended so that the definition of Eligible Account is deleted in its entirely and replaced with the following: “Either (i) an account maintained with a federal or state-chartered depository institution or trust company, (ii) an account maintained with the corporate trust department of a federal depository institution or state-chartered depository institution subject to regulations regarding fiduciary funds on deposit similar to Title 12 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulation Section 9.10(b), which, in either case, has corporate trust powers and is acting in its fiduciary capacity or (iii) any other account acceptable to each rating agency; provided that an Eligible Account must at all time hold Permitted Investments; provided, further, that if any account maintained pursuant to this Agreement no longer complies with this definition of Eligible Account, then such account shall promptly (and in any case within 30 calendar days) be transferred to an Eligible Account. Eligible Accounts may bear interest, and may include, if otherwise qualified under this definition, accounts maintained with the servicer.”

(ii)  Section 1 of the Purchase Agreement is amended so that the following definition of Permitted Investments is added thereto; “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 Servicer or any of its 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;
 
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ii.
demand and time deposits in, certificates of deposit of, or bankers’ acceptances (which shall each have an original maturity of not more than 90 days and, in the case of bankers’ acceptances, shall in no event have an original maturity of more than 365 days or a remaining maturity of more than 30 days) denominated in United States dollars and issued by, any depository institution and rated F1+ by Fitch, A-1+ by Standard & Poor’s and P-1 by Moody’s;

 
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 Fitch, Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s, and by each other 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 Fitch, Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s, and by each other 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, including money market funds managed by the Servicer or an Affiliate thereof, that have been rated “Aaa” by Moody’s, “AAA” by Standard & Poor’s and, if rated by Fitch, “AAA” by Fitch; and

 
vii.
if previously confirmed in writing to the Servicer, any other demand, money market or time deposit, or any other obligation, security or investment, as may be acceptable to each of the rating agencies as a permitted investment of funds backing “Aaa” or “AAA” rated securities; 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 120.00% of the yield to maturity at par of the underlying obligations.
 
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provided that, for all investments permitted in (i) through (vi) above with terms greater than 60 days, if the depository institution’s short-term rating falls below “A-1” (or below “A+” if it has no short-term rating), the account must be moved within 60 days to another depository institution that has a short term-rating of at least “A-1” (or “A+” or higher if it has no short-term rating).

(iii) Section 13.03(d) shall be amended so that “If so requested by the Purchaser, any Master Servicer or any Depositor” in the first sentence thereof shall be deleted;

(iv) Section 13.03 shall be amended so that the following paragraph shall be added as a new Section 13.03(i) immediately after section 13.03(h); “The Company shall provide to the Purchaser, any Master Servicer and any Depositor, evidence of the authorization of the person signing any certification or statement, copies or other evidence of fidelity bond insurance policy and errors and omissions insurance policy, financial information and reports, and such other information related to the Company’s or any Subservicer or the Company or such Subservicer’s performance hereunder as may be reasonably requested by the Purchaser, the Master Servicer or any Depositor.”;

(v) Section 13.05(a)4 shall be amended so that “if requested by the Purchaser or any Depositor not later than February 1 of the calendar year in which such certification is to be delivered,” in the first sentence thereof shall be deleted;

(vi) Section 14.04 shall be amended so that (a) the reference to the “Purchaser” in the first sentence thereof will be changed to “the Master Servicer, the Depositor and the Securities Administrator and with written notice to the Trustee”; and (b) the reference to “Purchaser” in the second sentence there of will be changed to “Master Servicer and Securities Administrator”;
 
(vii) Section 14.05 shall be amended so that approval for any transferring of servicing must be provided in writing by the Master Servicer, the Depositor, the Securities Administrator and written notice must be provided to the Trustee in order for such transfer to become effective;
 
(viii) Section 15.01 shall be amended so that all references to the “Purchaser” shall be changed to “Master Servicer”;
 
(ix) Sections 15.02, 16 and 17 shall be amended so that any references to the “Purchaser” shall be changed to “Master Servicer”; and Section 16 shall be further amended so that the following is added at the end of the second sentence in the first paragraph: “provided, however, that no such compensation shall be in excess of that permitted by the Servicer under this Agreement”
 
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(x) Exhibit 7 to the Purchase Agreement shall be amended so that the phrase “[SELLER] in trust for the Purchaser and various Mortgagors, Fixed and Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loans” is deleted from the third and fourth line in the first sentence and replaced with “In trust for the trustee on behalf of HSI Asset Loan Obligation Trust 2007-AR2 for the benefit of the certificateholders”;
 
(xi) Section 11.01 of Exhibit 9 shall be amended so that (a) the reference to “Purchaser” in the fifth line of the second paragraph thereof shall be replaced with “the Master Servicer or the Trustee for the benefit of the holders of any security issued by the Trust” and (b) the phrase “effect an exchange or reissuance of such Mortgage Loan under Section 1001 of the Code and cause either any REMIC designation made in connection with a Pass-Through Transfer to fail to qualify as a REMIC under the Code or the imposition of any tax on ‘prohibited transactions’ or ‘contributions after the startup day’ under the REMIC provisions of the Code” shall be added after the word “principal” in the ninth line of the second paragraph thereof;
 
(xii) Section 11.03 of Exhibit 9 shall be amended so that the following shall be added as the last paragraph thereof:
 
“In the event that a Mortgage Loan becomes part of a REMIC, and becomes REO Property, such property shall be disposed of by the Seller, with the consent of the trustee as required pursuant to this Agreement, within two (2) years after becoming an REO Property, unless the Seller provides to the trustee and the Securities Administrator under such REMIC an opinion of counsel to the effect that the holding of such REO Property subsequent to two (2) years after its becoming REO Property, will not result in the imposition of taxes on “prohibited transactions” as defined in Section 860F of the Code, or cause the transaction to fail to qualify as a REMIC at any time that certificates are outstanding. The Seller shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each such REO Property for the certificateholders solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale in a manner which does not cause such property to fail to qualify as “foreclosure property” within the meaning of Section 860G(a)(8) of the Code, or any “net income from foreclosure property” which is subject to taxation under the REMIC provisions of the Code. Pursuant to its efforts to sell such property, the Seller shall either itself or through an agent selected by the Seller, protect and conserve such property in the same manner and to such an extent as is customary in the locality where such property is located. Additionally, the Seller shall provide the Purchaser or any master servicer with information sufficient to perform the tax withholding and reporting related to Sections 1445 and 6050J of the Code.”
 
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(xiii) Section 11.05 of Exhibit 9 shall be amended so that the phrase “in excess of the Purchase Price” shall be added after the word “thereon” in the second line of subsection (xvi);
 
(xiv) Section 11.09 of Exhibit 9 shall be amended so that any consent for the transfer of the Custodial Account or Escrow Account must be obtained from the Master Servicer and the Depositor;
 
(xv) Section 11.13 of Exhibit 9 shall be amended as follows:
 
(a) the first paragraph shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following “This Section shall apply only to REO Properties acquired for the account of the Trustee and shall not apply to any REO Property relating to a Mortgage Loan which was purchased or repurchased from the Trustee pursuant to any provision hereof. In the event that title to any such REO Property is acquired, the deed or certificate of sale shall be issued to the Trust, or if not permitted by law, to the Trustee, or its nominee for the benefit of the holders of any security issued by the Trust.” and
 
(b) the following shall be added as the first sentence to second paragraph, “the Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Trustee solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale.”
 
(xvi) Sections 11.14, 11.17, 11.18 and 11.22 of Exhibit 9 shall be amended so all references to “Purchaser” made in connection with the provision of any notice, the disposition of any funds or the requirement of any consent shall be changed to references to the “Master Servicer”;
 
(xvii)  Section 11.15 of Exhibit 9 shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
 
Subsection 11.15 Remittance Reports.
 
(i) No later than the fifth Business Day of each month, the Servicer shall furnish to the Master Servicer or its designee an electronic file containing, and a hard copy of, (i) a monthly remittance advice in the form of Exhibit A-1 attached to the related Assignment, Assumption and Recognition Agreement, (ii) a delinquency report in the form of Exhibit A-2 attached to the related Assignment, Assumption and Recognition Agreement, and (iii) a realized loss report in the form of Exhibit A-3 attached to the related Assignment, Assumption and Recognition Agreement, such information in each case to be as of the latest Due Period and provided in the form of the applicable exhibit or in such other form as agreed between the Servicer and the Master Servicer, together with such other information with respect to the Loans as the Master Servicer may reasonably require to allocate distributions made pursuant to this Agreement and to provide appropriate statements in connection therewith.
 
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The Servicer shall modify the electronic file as requested by the Master Servicer from time to time to satisfy any reporting needs which may arise because of regulatory or legal requirements.
 
On the Business Day following each Determination Date, the Servicer shall deliver to the Master Servicer or its designee by telecopy (or by such other means as the Servicer and the Master Servicer may agree from time to time) an electronic file containing, and a hard copy of, the determination data with respect to the related Distribution Date, together with such other information with respect to the Mortgage Loans as the Master Servicer may reasonably require to allocate distributions made pursuant to this Agreement and provide appropriate statements with respect to such distributions.
 
(xviii) Section 11.16 of Exhibit 9 shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
 
Subsection 11.16 Statements to the Master Servicer.
 
Upon request the Servicer shall forward to the Master Servicer or its designee a statement prepared by the Servicer setting forth the status of the Custodial Account as of the close of business on such Distribution Date and showing, for the period covered by such statement sufficient detail to as to allow the Master Servicer to determine that the account has been properly balanced and funded.
 
In addition, not more than 60 days after the end of each calendar year, the Servicer shall furnish to each Person who was the Master Servicer at any time during such calendar year, (i) as to the aggregate of remittances for the applicable portion of such year, an annual statement in accordance with the requirements of applicable federal income tax law, and (ii) listing of the principal balances of the Mortgage Loans outstanding at the end of such calendar year.
 
The Servicer shall prepare and file any and all tax returns, information statements or other filings required to be delivered to any governmental taxing authority or to the Master Servicer pursuant to any applicable law with respect to the Mortgage Loans and the transactions contemplated hereby. In addition, the Servicer shall provide the Master Servicer with such information concerning the Mortgage Loans as is necessary for the Master Servicer to prepare its federal income tax return as the Master Servicer may reasonably request from time to time.
 
(xix) Section 11.25 shall be amended so that references to the “Purchaser” in the last sentence thereof are changed to “the Depositor, the Master Servicer and the Trustee”.
 
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8. Notwithstanding any term hereof to the contrary, the execution and delivery of this AAR Agreement by the Trustee is solely in its capacity as trustee for the Trust and not individually, and any recourse against the Trustee in respect of any obligations it may have under or pursuant to the terms of this AAR Agreement shall be limited solely to the assets it may hold as trustee of the Trust. It is expressly understood and agreed by the parties hereto that (i) this AAR Agreement is executed and delivered by the Trustee, not individually or personally but solely as trustee on behalf of the Trust, in the exercise of the powers and authority conferred and vested in it, (ii) each of the representations, undertakings and agreements by the Assignee is made and intended for the purpose of binding only the Trust, (iii) nothing herein contained shall be construed as creating any liability on the part of the Trustee, individually or personally, to perform any covenant (either express or implied) contained herein, and all such liability, if any, is hereby expressly waived by the parties hereto, and such waiver shall bind any third party making a claim by or through one of the parties hereto, and (iv) under no circumstances shall the Trustee be personally liable for the payment of any indebtedness or expenses of the Trust (including, but not limited to, any amounts to be paid under the Purchase Agreement), or be liable for the breach or failure of any obligation, representation, warranty or covenant made or undertaken by the Trust under this AAR Agreement, the Pooling Agreement or any related document.

Miscellaneous

9. All demands, notices and communications related to the Assigned Loans, the Agreements and this AAR Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if personally delivered or mailed by registered mail, postage prepaid, as follows:

a.
 
In the case of Company,
     
   
SunTrust Mortgage, Inc.
   
1001 Semmes Avenue
   
Second Floor
   
Richmond, Virginia 23224
   
Attn: Vice President - Investor Services
     
   
with copy to:
     
   
SunTrust Mortgage, Inc.
   
901 Semmes Avenue
   
MTG-1705
   
Richmond, Virginia 23224
   
Attn: Counsel - Capital Markets
 
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b.
 
In the case of Assignor,
     
   
HSBC Bank USA, National Association
   
Re: HALO 2007-AR2
   
452 Fifth Avenue
   
New York, New York 10018
   
Attention: ABS/MBS Structured Finance
     
c.
 
In the case of Assignee (or the Trust),
     
   
HSI Asset Securitization Corporation
   
Re: HALO 2007-AR2
   
452 Fifth Avenue
   
New York, New York 10018
   
Attention: ABS/MBS Structured Finance
     
c.
 
In the case of Trustee,
     
   
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company
   
1761 St. Andrew Place
   
Santa Ana, California 92705
   
Attention: Trust Administration - HB07L2
     
d.
 
In the case of the Master Servicer:
     
   
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
   
9062 Old Annapolis Road,
   
Columbia, Maryland 21045
   
Attention: Client Manager - HALO 2007-AR2
     
 
In the case of the Securities Administrator:
     
   
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
   
9062 Old Annapolis Road,
   
Columbia, Maryland 21045
   
Attention: Client Manager - HALO 2007-AR2
 
10. This AAR Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflicts of law principles, and the obligations, rights and remedies of the parties hereunder shall be determined in accordance with such laws.

11. No term or provision of this AAR Agreement may be waived or modified unless such waiver or modification is in writing and signed by the party against whom such waiver or modification is sought to be enforced.
 
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12. This AAR Agreement shall inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the parties hereto. Any entity into which Assignor, Assignee or Company may be merged or consolidated shall without the requirement for any further writing, be deemed Assignor, Assignee or Company, respectively hereunder.

13. This AAR Agreement shall survive the conveyance of the Assigned Loans as contemplated in this AAR Agreement.

14. This AAR Agreement may be executed simultaneously in any number of counterparts. Each counterpart shall be deemed to be an original and all such counterparts shall constitute one and the same instrument.

15. In the event that any provision of this AAR Agreement conflicts with any provision of the Purchase Agreement with respect to the Assigned Loans, the terms of this AAR Agreement shall control.
 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this AAR Agreement as of the day and year first above written.
 
HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
as Assignor
     
       
By: /s/ Timothy Heller    

Name: Timothy Heller
Title: Officer #15568
   
 

HSI ASSET SECURITIZATION CORPORATION
     
       
By: /s/ Andrea Lenox    

Name: Andrea Lenox
Title: Vice President
   
 
 
SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC.
     
       
By: /s/ Donald W. Courtney    

Name: Donald W. Courtney
Title: Vice President
   
 
 
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY,
as Trustee
     
       
By: /s/ Ronaldo Reyes    

Name: Ronaldo Reyes
Title: Vice President
   
 
 
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.,
as Master Servicer
     
       
By: /s/ Martin Reed    

Name: Martin Reed
Title: Vice President
   



ATTACHMENT 1
 
ASSIGNED LOAN SCHEDULE
 
On file with HSBC.
 


ATTACHMENT 2
 
PURCHASE AGREEMENT
 
On file with HSBC.
 


EXHIBIT A-1
 
   
Standard Loan Level File Layout - Master Servicing
 
 
 
 
 
 
       
 
 
 
 
 
     
 
 
 
 
 
Column Name
 
Description
 
Decimal
 
Format Comment
 
Max Size
Each file requires the following fields:
 
 
 
 
 
 
SER_INVESTOR_NBR
 
A value assigned by the Servicer to define a group of loans.
 
 
 
Text up to 20 digits
 
20
LOAN_NBR
 
A unique identifier assigned to each loan by the investor.
 
 
 
Text up to 10 digits
 
10
SERVICER_LOAN_NBR
 
A unique number assigned to a loan by the Servicer. This may be different than the LOAN_NBR.
 
 
 
Text up to 10 digits
 
10
SCHED_PAY_AMT
 
Scheduled monthly principal and scheduled interest payment that a borrower is expected to pay, P&I constant.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
 
11
NOTE_INT_RATE
 
The loan interest rate as reported by the Servicer.
 
4
 
Max length of 6
 
6
NET_INT_RATE
 
The loan gross interest rate less the service fee rate as reported by the Servicer.
 
4
 
Max length of 6
 
6
SERV_FEE_RATE
 
The servicer's fee rate for a loan as reported by the Servicer.
 
4
 
Max length of 6
 
6
SERV_FEE_AMT
 
The servicer's fee amount for a loan as reported by the Servicer.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
 
11
NEW_PAY_AMT
 
The new loan payment amount as reported by the Servicer.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
 
11
NEW_LOAN_RATE
 
The new loan rate as reported by the Servicer.
 
4
 
Max length of 6
 
6
ARM_INDEX_RATE
 
The index the Servicer is using to calculate a forecasted rate.
 
4
 
Max length of 6
 
6
ACTL_BEG_PRIN_BAL
 
The borrower's actual principal balance at the beginning of the processing cycle.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
 
11
ACTL_END_PRIN_BAL
 
The borrower's actual principal balance at the end of the processing cycle.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
 
11
BORR_NEXT_PAY_DUE_DATE
 
The date at the end of processing cycle that the borrower's next payment is due to the Servicer, as reported by Servicer.
 
 
 
MM/DD/YYYY
 
10
SERV_CURT_AMT_1
 
The first curtailment amount to be applied.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
 
11
SERV_CURT_DATE_1
 
The curtailment date associated with the first curtailment amount.
 
 
 
MM/DD/YYYY
 
10
CURT_ADJ_ AMT_1
 
The curtailment interest on the first curtailment amount, if applicable.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
 
11
SERV_CURT_AMT_2
 
The second curtailment amount to be applied.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
 
11
SERV_CURT_DATE_2
 
The curtailment date associated with the second curtailment amount.
 
 
 
MM/DD/YYYY
 
10
CURT_ADJ_ AMT_2
 
The curtailment interest on the second curtailment amount, if applicable.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
 
11
 
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Exhibit 1: Continued
 
Standard Loan Level File Layout
 
 
 
 
 
 
Column Name
 
Description
 
Decimal
 
Format Comment
 
 Max Size
SERV_CURT_AMT_3
 
The third curtailment amount to be applied.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
 
11
SERV_CURT_DATE_3
 
The curtailment date associated with the third curtailment amount.
 
 
 
MM/DD/YYYY
 
10
CURT_ADJ_AMT_3
 
The curtailment interest on the third curtailment amount, if applicable.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
 
11
PIF_AMT
 
The loan "paid in full" amount as reported by the Servicer.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
 
11
PIF_DATE
 
The paid in full date as reported by the Servicer.
 
 
 
MM/DD/YYYY
 
10
 
ACTION_CODE
 
 
The standard FNMA numeric code used to indicate the default/delinquent status of a particular loan.
 
 
 
Action Code Key: 15=Bankruptcy, 30=Foreclosure, , 60=PIF, 63=Substitution, 65=Repurchase,70=REO
 
2
INT_ADJ_AMT
 
The amount of the interest adjustment as reported by the Servicer.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
 
11
SOLDIER_SAILOR_ADJ_AMT
 
The Soldier and Sailor Adjustment amount, if applicable.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
 
11
NON_ADV_LOAN_AMT
 
The Non Recoverable Loan Amount, if applicable.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
 
11
LOAN_LOSS_AMT
 
The amount the Servicer is passing as a loss, if applicable.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
 
11
Plus the following applicable fields:
 
 
 
 
 
 
SCHED_BEG_PRIN_BAL
 
The scheduled outstanding principal amount due at the beginning of the cycle date to be passed through to investors.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
 
11
SCHED_END_PRIN_BAL
 
The scheduled principal balance due to investors at the end of a processing cycle.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
 
11
SCHED_PRIN_AMT
 
The scheduled principal amount as reported by the Servicer for the current cycle -- only applicable for Scheduled/Scheduled Loans.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
 
11
SCHED_NET_INT
 
The scheduled gross interest amount less the service fee amount for the current cycle as reported by the Servicer -- only applicable for Scheduled/Scheduled Loans.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
 
11
ACTL_PRIN_AMT
 
The actual principal amount collected by the Servicer for the current reporting cycle -- only applicable for Actual/Actual Loans.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
 
11
ACTL_NET_INT
 
The actual gross interest amount less the service fee amount for the current reporting cycle as reported by the Servicer -- only applicable for Actual/Actual Loans.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
 
11
PREPAY_PENALTY_ AMT
 
The penalty amount received when a borrower prepays on his loan as reported by the Servicer.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
 
11
PREPAY_PENALTY_ WAIVED
 
The prepayment penalty amount for the loan waived by the servicer.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
 
11
 
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Exhibit 1: Continued
 
Standard Loan Level File Layout
 
 
 
 
 
 
Column Name
 
Description
 
Decimal
 
Format Comment
 
Max Size
MOD_DATE
 
The Effective Payment Date of the Modification for the loan.
 
 
 
MM/DD/YYYY
 
10
MOD_TYPE
 
The Modification Type.
 
 
 
Varchar - value can be alpha or numeric
 
30
DELINQ_P&I_ADVANCE_AMT
 
The current outstanding principal and interest advances made by Servicer.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
 
11
 
BREACH_FLAG
 
Flag to indicate if the repurchase of a loan is due to a breach of Representations and Warranties
     
Y=Breach
N=NO Breach
Let blank if N/A
 
1

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EXHIBIT A-2
 
Exhibit : Standard File Layout - Delinquency Reporting

  *The column/header names in bold are the minimum fields Wells Fargo must receive from every Servicer
 
Column/Header Name
 
Description
 
Decimal
 
Format Comment
SERVICER_LOAN_NBR
 
A unique number assigned to a loan by the Servicer. This may be different than the LOAN_NBR
     
 
LOAN_NBR
 
A unique identifier assigned to each loan by the originator.
     
 
CLIENT_NBR
 
Servicer Client Number
       
SERV_INVESTOR_NBR
 
Contains a unique number as assigned by an external servicer to identify a group of loans in their system.
     
 
BORROWER_FIRST_NAME
 
First Name of the Borrower.
       
BORROWER_LAST_NAME
 
Last name of the borrower.
       
PROP_ADDRESS
 
Street Name and Number of Property
     
 
PROP_STATE
 
The state where the property located.
     
 
PROP_ZIP
 
Zip code where the property is located.
     
 
BORR_NEXT_PAY_DUE_DATE
 
The date that the borrower's next payment is due to the servicer at the end of processing cycle, as reported by Servicer.
     
MM/DD/YYYY
LOAN_TYPE
 
Loan Type (i.e. FHA, VA, Conv)
     
 
BANKRUPTCY_FILED_DATE
 
The date a particular bankruptcy claim was filed.
     
MM/DD/YYYY
BANKRUPTCY_CHAPTER_CODE
 
The chapter under which the bankruptcy was filed.
     
 
BANKRUPTCY_CASE_NBR
 
The case number assigned by the court to the bankruptcy filing.
     
 
POST_PETITION_DUE_DATE
 
The payment due date once the bankruptcy has been approved by the courts
     
MM/DD/YYYY
BANKRUPTCY_DCHRG_DISM_DATE
 
The Date The Loan Is Removed From Bankruptcy. Either by Dismissal, Discharged and/or a Motion For Relief Was Granted.
     
MM/DD/YYYY
LOSS_MIT_APPR_DATE
 
The Date The Loss Mitigation Was Approved By The Servicer
     
MM/DD/YYYY
LOSS_MIT_TYPE
 
The Type Of Loss Mitigation Approved For A Loan Such As;
       
LOSS_MIT_EST_COMP_DATE
 
The Date The Loss Mitigation /Plan Is Scheduled To End/Close
     
MM/DD/YYYY
LOSS_MIT_ACT_COMP_DATE
 
The Date The Loss Mitigation Is Actually Completed
     
MM/DD/YYYY
FRCLSR_APPROVED_DATE
 
The date DA Admin sends a letter to the servicer with instructions to begin foreclosure proceedings.
     
MM/DD/YYYY
ATTORNEY_REFERRAL_DATE
 
Date File Was Referred To Attorney to Pursue Foreclosure
     
MM/DD/YYYY
FIRST_LEGAL_DATE
 
Notice of 1st legal filed by an Attorney in a Foreclosure Action
     
MM/DD/YYYY
FRCLSR_SALE_EXPECTED_DATE
 
The date by which a foreclosure sale is expected to occur.
     
MM/DD/YYYY
FRCLSR_SALE_DATE
 
The actual date of the foreclosure sale.
     
MM/DD/YYYY
FRCLSR_SALE_AMT
 
The amount a property sold for at the foreclosure sale.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
EVICTION_START_DATE
 
The date the servicer initiates eviction of the borrower.
     
MM/DD/YYYY
EVICTION_COMPLETED_DATE
 
The date the court revokes legal possession of the property from the borrower.
     
MM/DD/YYYY
LIST_PRICE
 
The price at which an REO property is marketed.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
LIST_DATE
 
The date an REO property is listed at a particular price.
     
MM/DD/YYYY
OFFER_AMT
 
The dollar value of an offer for an REO property.
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
OFFER_DATE_TIME
 
The date an offer is received by DA Admin or by the Servicer.
     
MM/DD/YYYY
 
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REO_CLOSING_DATE
 
The date the REO sale of the property is scheduled to close.
     
MM/DD/YYYY
REO_ACTUAL_CLOSING_DATE
 
Actual Date Of REO Sale
     
MM/DD/YYYY
OCCUPANT_CODE
 
Classification of how the property is occupied.
     
 
PROP_CONDITION_CODE
 
A code that indicates the condition of the property.
     
 
PROP_INSPECTION_DATE
 
The date a property inspection is performed.
     
MM/DD/YYYY
APPRAISAL_DATE
 
The date the appraisal was done.
     
MM/DD/YYYY
CURR_PROP_VAL
 
The current "as is" value of the property based on brokers price opinion or appraisal.
 
2
 
 
REPAIRED_PROP_VAL
 
The amount the property would be worth if repairs are completed pursuant to a broker's price opinion or appraisal.
 
2
 
 
If applicable:
 
 
     
 
DELINQ_STATUS_CODE
 
FNMA Code Describing Status of Loan
       
DELINQ_REASON_CODE
 
The circumstances which caused a borrower to stop paying on a loan. Code indicates the reason why the loan is in default for this cycle.
       
MI_CLAIM_FILED_DATE
 
Date Mortgage Insurance Claim Was Filed With Mortgage Insurance Company.
     
MM/DD/YYYY
MI_CLAIM_AMT
 
Amount of Mortgage Insurance Claim Filed
     
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
MI_CLAIM_PAID_DATE
 
Date Mortgage Insurance Company Disbursed Claim Payment
     
MM/DD/YYYY
MI_CLAIM_AMT_PAID
 
Amount Mortgage Insurance Company Paid On Claim
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
POOL_CLAIM_FILED_DATE
 
Date Claim Was Filed With Pool Insurance Company
     
MM/DD/YYYY
POOL_CLAIM_AMT
 
Amount of Claim Filed With Pool Insurance Company
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
POOL_CLAIM_PAID_DATE
 
Date Claim Was Settled and The Check Was Issued By The Pool Insurer
     
MM/DD/YYYY
POOL_CLAIM_AMT_PAID
 
Amount Paid On Claim By Pool Insurance Company
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
FHA_PART_A_CLAIM_FILED_DATE
 
 Date FHA Part A Claim Was Filed With HUD
     
MM/DD/YYYY
FHA_PART_A_CLAIM_AMT
 
 Amount of FHA Part A Claim Filed
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
FHA_PART_A_CLAIM_PAID_DATE
 
 Date HUD Disbursed Part A Claim Payment
     
MM/DD/YYYY
FHA_PART_A_CLAIM_PAID_AMT
 
 Amount HUD Paid on Part A Claim
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
FHA_PART_B_CLAIM_FILED_DATE
 
  Date FHA Part B Claim Was Filed With HUD
     
MM/DD/YYYY
FHA_PART_B_CLAIM_AMT
 
  Amount of FHA Part B Claim Filed
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
FHA_PART_B_CLAIM_PAID_DATE
 
   Date HUD Disbursed Part B Claim Payment
     
MM/DD/YYYY
FHA_PART_B_CLAIM_PAID_AMT
 
 Amount HUD Paid on Part B Claim
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
VA_CLAIM_FILED_DATE
 
 Date VA Claim Was Filed With the Veterans Admin
     
MM/DD/YYYY
VA_CLAIM_PAID_DATE
 
 Date Veterans Admin. Disbursed VA Claim Payment
     
MM/DD/YYYY
VA_CLAIM_PAID_AMT
 
 Amount Veterans Admin. Paid on VA Claim
 
2
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
MOTION_FOR_RELIEF_DATE
 
The date the Motion for Relief was filed
 
10
 
MM/DD/YYYY
FRCLSR_BID_AMT
 
The foreclosure sale bid amount
 
11
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
FRCLSR_SALE_TYPE
 
The foreclosure sales results: REO, Third Party, Conveyance to HUD/VA
       
 
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REO_PROCEEDS
 
The net proceeds from the sale of the REO property.
 
 
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
BPO_DATE
 
The date the BPO was done.
 
 
 
 
CURRENT_FICO
 
The current FICO score
 
 
 
 
HAZARD_CLAIM_FILED_DATE
 
The date the Hazard Claim was filed with the Hazard Insurance Company.
 
10
 
MM/DD/YYYY
HAZARD_CLAIM_AMT
 
The amount of the Hazard Insurance Claim filed.
 
11
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
HAZARD_CLAIM_PAID_DATE
 
The date the Hazard Insurance Company disbursed the claim payment.
 
10
 
MM/DD/YYYY
HAZARD_CLAIM_PAID_AMT
 
The amount the Hazard Insurance Company paid on the claim.
 
11
 
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
ACTION_CODE
 
Indicates loan status
     
Number
NOD_DATE
 
 
 
 
 
MM/DD/YYYY
NOI_DATE
 
 
 
 
 
MM/DD/YYYY
ACTUAL_PAYMENT_PLAN_START_DATE
 
 
 
 
 
MM/DD/YYYY
ACTUAL_PAYMENT_ PLAN_END_DATE
 
 
 
 
 
 
ACTUAL_REO_START_DATE
 
 
 
 
 
MM/DD/YYYY
REO_SALES_PRICE
 
 
 
 
 
Number
REALIZED_LOSS/GAIN
 
As defined in the Servicing Agreement
 
 
 
Number

Exhibit 2: Standard File Codes - Delinquency Reporting
 
The Loss Mit Type field should show the approved Loss Mitigation Code as follows:
 
·
ASUM- Approved Assumption
 
·
BAP-  Borrower Assistance Program
 
·
CO-  Charge Off
 
·
DIL-Deed-in-Lieu
 
·
FFA-  Formal Forbearance Agreement
 
·
MOD-  Loan Modification
 
·
PRE-Pre-Sale
 
·
SS-Short Sale
 
·
MISC-  Anything else approved by the PMI or Pool Insurer
 
NOTE: Wells Fargo Bank will accept alternative Loss Mitigation Types to those above, provided that they are consistent with industry standards. If Loss Mitigation Types other than those above are used, the Servicer must supply Wells Fargo Bank with a description of each of the Loss Mitigation Types prior to sending the file.
 
The Occupant Code field should show the current status of the property code as follows:
 
 
·
Mortgagor
 
 
·
Tenant
 
 
·
Unknown
 
 
·
Vacant
 
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The Property Condition field should show the last reported condition of the property as follows:
 
·
Damaged
 
·
Excellent
 
·
Fair
 
·
Gone
 
·
Good
 
·
Poor
 
·
Special Hazard
 
·
Unknown
 
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Exhibit 2: Standard File Codes - Delinquency Reporting, Continued
 
The FNMA Delinquent Reason Code field should show the Reason for Delinquency as follows:

Delinquency Code
 
Delinquency Description
001
 
FNMA-Death of principal mortgagor
002
 
FNMA-Illness of principal mortgagor
003
 
FNMA-Illness of mortgagor’s family member
004
 
FNMA-Death of mortgagor’s family member
005
 
FNMA-Marital difficulties
006
 
FNMA-Curtailment of income
007
 
FNMA-Excessive Obligation
008
 
FNMA-Abandonment of property
009
 
FNMA-Distant employee transfer
011
 
FNMA-Property problem
012
 
FNMA-Inability to sell property
013
 
FNMA-Inability to rent property
014
 
FNMA-Military Service
015
 
FNMA-Other
016
 
FNMA-Unemployment
017
 
FNMA-Business failure
019
 
FNMA-Casualty loss
022
 
FNMA-Energy environment costs
023
 
FNMA-Servicing problems
026
 
FNMA-Payment adjustment
027
 
FNMA-Payment dispute
029
 
FNMA-Transfer of ownership pending
030
 
FNMA-Fraud
031
 
FNMA-Unable to contact borrower
INC
 
FNMA-Incarceration

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Exhibit 2: Standard File Codes - Delinquency Reporting, Continued
 
The FNMA Delinquent Status Code field should show the Status of Default as follows:

Status Code
 
Status Description
09
 
Forbearance
17
 
Pre-foreclosure Sale Closing Plan Accepted
24
 
Government Seizure
26
 
Refinance
27
 
Assumption
28
 
Modification
29
 
Charge-Off
30
 
Third Party Sale
31
 
Probate
32
 
Military Indulgence
43
 
Foreclosure Started
44
 
Deed-in-Lieu Started
49
 
Assignment Completed
61
 
Second Lien Considerations
62
 
Veteran’s Affairs-No Bid
63
 
Veteran’s Affairs-Refund
64
 
Veteran’s Affairs-Buydown
65
 
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
66
 
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
67
 
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
 
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EXHIBIT A-3
 
Exhibit : Calculation of Realized Loss/Gain Form 332- Instruction Sheet
 
NOTE: Do not net or combine items. Show all expenses individually and all credits as separate line items. Claim packages are due on the remittance report date. Late submissions may result in claims not being passed until the following month. The Servicer is responsible to remit all funds pending loss approval and /or resolution of any disputed items.
 
The numbers on the 332 form correspond with the numbers listed below.
 
Liquidation and Acquisition Expenses:
 
1.
The Actual Unpaid Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loan. For documentation, an Amortization Schedule from date of default through liquidation breaking out the net interest and servicing fees advanced is required.
 
2.
The Total Interest Due less the aggregate amount of servicing fee that would have been earned if all delinquent payments had been made as agreed. For documentation, an Amortization Schedule from date of default through liquidation breaking out the net interest and servicing fees advanced is required.
 
3.
Accrued Servicing Fees based upon the Scheduled Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loan as calculated on a monthly basis. For documentation, an Amortization Schedule from date of default through liquidation breaking out the net interest and servicing fees advanced is required.
 
4-12.
Complete as applicable. Required documentation:
 
* For taxes and insurance advances - see page 2 of 332 form - breakdown required showing period
 
of coverage, base tax, interest, penalty. Advances prior to default require evidence of servicer efforts to recover advances.
 
* For escrow advances - complete payment history
 
(to calculate advances from last positive escrow balance forward)
 
* Other expenses -  copies of corporate advance history showing all payments
 
* REO repairs > $1500 require explanation
 
* REO repairs >$3000 require evidence of at least 2 bids.
 
* Short Sale or Charge Off require P&L supporting the decision and WFB’s approved Officer Certificate 
 
* Unusual or extraordinary items may require further documentation.
 
13.
The total of lines 1 through 12.
 
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Credits:
 
14-21.
Complete as applicable. Required documentation:
 
* Copy of the HUD 1 from the REO sale. If a 3rd Party Sale, bid instructions and Escrow Agent / Attorney
 
Letter of Proceeds Breakdown.
 
* Copy of EOB for any MI or gov't guarantee
 
* All other credits need to be clearly defined on the 332 form       
 
22.
The total of lines 14 through 21.
 
PleaseNote:
For HUD/VA loans, use line (18a) for Part A/Initial proceeds and line (18b) for Part B/Supplemental proceeds.
 
Total Realized Loss (or Amount of Any Gain)
 
23.
The total derived from subtracting line 22 from 13. If the amount represents a realized gain, show the amount in parenthesis ( ).
 
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Exhibit 3A: Calculation of Realized Loss/Gain Form 332
 
Prepared by: __________________   Date: _______________
Phone: ______________________ Email Address: _____________________
 
Servicer Loan No.
 
Servicer Name
 
Servicer Address
 
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Loan No._____________________________
 
Borrower's Name: _________________________________________________________
Property Address: _________________________________________________________
 
Liquidation Type: REO Sale   3rd Party Sale  Short Sale     Charge Off 
 
Was this loan granted a Bankruptcy deficiency or cramdown  Yes      No
If “Yes”, provide deficiency or cramdown amount _______________________________
 
Liquidation and Acquisition Expenses:
 
 
Actual Unpaid Principal Balance of Mortgage Loan
 
$ ______________
 
(1)
(2)
 
Interest accrued at Net Rate
 
________________
 
(2)
(3)
 
Accrued Servicing Fees
 
________________
 
(3)
(4)
 
Attorney's Fees
 
________________
 
(4)
(5)
 
Taxes (see page 2)
 
________________
 
(5)
(6)
 
Property Maintenance
 
________________
 
(6)
(7)
 
MI/Hazard Insurance Premiums (see page 2)
 
________________
 
(7)
(8)
 
Utility Expenses
 
________________
 
(8)
(9)
 
Appraisal/BPO
 
________________
 
(9)
(10)
 
Property Inspections
 
________________
 
(10)
(11)
 
FC Costs/Other Legal Expenses
 
________________
 
(11)
(12)
 
Other (itemize)
 
________________
 
(12)
   
Cash for Keys__________________________
 
________________
 
(12)
   
HOA/Condo Fees_______________________
 
________________
 
(12)
   
______________________________________
 
________________
 
(12)
             
   
Total Expenses
 
$ _______________
 
(13)
Credits:
           
(14)
 
Escrow Balance
 
$ _______________
 
(14)
(15)
 
HIP Refund
 
________________
 
(15)
(16)
 
Rental Receipts
 
________________
 
(16)
(17)
 
Hazard Loss Proceeds
 
________________
 
(17)
(18)
 
Primary Mortgage Insurance / Gov’t Insurance
 
________________
  (18a)
 HUD Part A
 
HUD Part B
 
________________
 
(18b)
(19)
 
Pool Insurance Proceeds
 
________________
 
(19)
(20)
 
Proceeds from Sale of Acquired Property
 
________________
 
(20)
(21)
 
Other (itemize)
 
________________
 
(21)
   
_________________________________________
 
________________
 
(21)
             
   
Total Credits
 
$________________
 
(22)
   
Total Realized Loss (or Amount of Gain)
 
$________________
 
(23)
 
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Escrow Disbursement Detail

Type
(Tax /Ins.)
 
Date Paid
 
Period of Coverage
 
Total Paid
 
Base Amount
 
Penalties
 
Interest
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         

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