EX-4.1 3 d464922_ex4-1.htm POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT Unassociated Document



FINANCIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORP.,
Depositor


WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.,
Servicer


WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.,
Master Servicer and Trust Administrator


DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY,
Trustee



POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT

Dated as of March 1, 2006


___________________________
Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2

Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-2










Table of Contents
 

ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
 
SECTION 1.01
Defined Terms. 
SECTION 1.02
Accounting. 
SECTION 1.03
Allocation of Certain Interest Shortfalls. 
 
ARTICLE II
CONVEYANCE OF MORTGAGE LOANS; ORIGINAL ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES
 
SECTION 2.01
Conveyance of Mortgage Loans. 
SECTION 2.02
Acceptance by Trustee. 
SECTION 2.03
Repurchase or Substitution of Mortgage Loans by an Originator or the Seller. 
SECTION 2.04
[Reserved]. 
SECTION 2.05
Representations, Warranties and Covenants of the Servicer and the Master Servicer. 
SECTION 2.06
Representations and Warranties of the Depositor. 
SECTION 2.07
Issuance of Certificates. 
SECTION 2.08
[Reserved]. 
SECTION 2.09
Conveyance of REMIC Regular Interests and Acceptance of REMIC 1, REMIC 2, REMIC 3, REMIC 4, REMIC 5 and REMIC 6 by the Trustee; Issuance of 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; Subcontractors. 
SECTION 3.03
Successor Sub-Servicers. 
SECTION 3.04
Liability of the Servicer. 
SECTION 3.05
No Contractual Relationship Between Sub-Servicers and the Trustee, the Trust Administrator or Certificateholders. 
SECTION 3.06
Assumption or Termination of Sub-Servicing Agreements by Master Servicer. 
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. 
SECTION 3.11
Withdrawals from the Collection Account. 
SECTION 3.12
Investment of Funds in the Collection 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; Collection Account Statements. 
SECTION 3.20
Statement as to Compliance. 
SECTION 3.21
Assessments of Compliance and Attestation Reports. 
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 Monthly Payments. 
SECTION 3.26
Net WAC Rate Carryover Reserve Account. 
SECTION 3.27
Advance Facility
SECTION 3.28
Late Remittance. 
 
ARTICLE IIIA
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICING OF THE MORTGAGE LOANS
 
SECTION 3A.01
Master Servicer to Act as Master Servicer.
SECTION 3A.02
[Reserved].
SECTION 3A.03
Monitoring of Servicer.
SECTION 3A.04
Fidelity Bond.
SECTION 3A.05
Power to Act; Procedures.
SECTION 3A.06
Due on Sale Clauses; Assumption Agreements.
SECTION 3A.07
[Reserved].
SECTION 3A.08
Documents, Records and Funds in Possession of Master Servicer to be Held for Trustee.
SECTION 3A.09
Compensation for the Master Servicer.
SECTION 3A.10
Obligations of the Master Servicer in Respect of Prepayment Interest Shortfalls.
SECTION 3A.11
Distribution Account.
SECTION 3A.12
Permitted Withdrawals and Transfers from the Distribution Account.
 
ARTICLE IV
FLOW OF FUNDS
 
SECTION 4.01
Distributions. 
SECTION 4.02
[Reserved]. 
SECTION 4.03
Statements. 
SECTION 4.04
Remittance Reports; Advances. 
SECTION 4.05
Commission Reporting. 
SECTION 4.06
[Reserved] 
SECTION 4.07
[Reserved] 
SECTION 4.08
Distributions on the REMIC Regular Interests. 
SECTION 4.09
Allocation of Realized Losses. 
SECTION 4.10
Swap Account. 
SECTION 4.11
Tax Treatment of Swap Payments and Swap Termination Payments. 
 
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
Appointment of Paying Agent. 
 
ARTICLE VI
THE MASTER SERVICER aND THE DEPOSITOR
 
SECTION 6.01
Liability of the Master Servicer, the Servicer and the Depositor. 
SECTION 6.02
Merger or Consolidation of, or Assumption of the Obligations of, the Master Servicer or the Depositor. 
SECTION 6.03
Limitation on Liability of the Servicer, the Master Servicer and Others. 
SECTION 6.04
Limitation on Resignation of the Servicer; Assignment of Master Servicing. 
SECTION 6.05
Successor Master Servicer. 
SECTION 6.06
Delegation of Duties. 
SECTION 6.07
[Reserved]. 
SECTION 6.08
Inspection. 
SECTION 6.09
Duties of the Credit Risk Manager. 
SECTION 6.10
Limitation Upon Liability of the Credit Risk Manager. 
SECTION 6.11
Removal of the Credit Risk Manager. 
 
ARTICLE VII
DEFAULT
 
SECTION 7.01
Master Servicer Events of Termination and Servicer Events of Termination. 
SECTION 7.02
Master Servicer or Trustee to Act; Appointment of Successor Servicer. 
SECTION 7.03
Trustee to Act; Appointment of Successor Master Servicer. 
SECTION 7.04
Waiver of Defaults. 
SECTION 7.05
Notification to Certificateholders. 
SECTION 7.06
Survivability of Servicer and Master Servicer Liabilities. 
 
ARTICLE VIII
THE TRUSTEE AND THE TRUST ADMINISTRATOR
 
SECTION 8.01
Duties of Trustee and Trust Administrator. 
SECTION 8.02
Certain Matters Affecting the Trustee and the Trust Administrator. 
SECTION 8.03
Trustee and Trust Administrator Not Liable for Certificates or Mortgage Loans. 
SECTION 8.04
Trustee and Trust Administrator May Own Certificates. 
SECTION 8.05
Trust Administrator and Trustee Compensation and Expenses. 
SECTION 8.06
Eligibility Requirements for Trustee and Trust Administrator. 
SECTION 8.07
Resignation or Removal of Trustee or Trust Administrator. 
SECTION 8.08
Successor Trustee. 
SECTION 8.09
Merger or Consolidation of Trustee or Trust Administrator. 
SECTION 8.10
Appointment of Co-Trustee or Separate Trustee. 
SECTION 8.11
Limitation of Liability. 
SECTION 8.12
Trustee May Enforce Claims Without Possession of Certificates. 
SECTION 8.13
Suits for Enforcement. 
SECTION 8.14
Waiver of Bond Requirement. 
SECTION 8.15
Waiver of Inventory, Accounting and Appraisal Requirement. 
 
ARTICLE IX
REMIC ADMINISTRATION
 
SECTION 9.01
REMIC Administration. 
SECTION 9.02
Prohibited Transactions and Activities. 
SECTION 9.03
Indemnification with Respect to Certain Taxes and Loss of REMIC Status. 
 
ARTICLE X
TERMINATION
 
SECTION 10.01
Termination. 
SECTION 10.02
Additional Termination Requirements. 
 
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; Jurisdiction. 
SECTION 11.05
Notices. 
SECTION 11.06
Severability of Provisions. 
SECTION 11.07
Article and Section References. 
SECTION 11.08
Notice to the Rating Agencies. 
SECTION 11.09
Further Assurances. 
SECTION 11.10
Benefits of Agreement. 
SECTION 11.11
Acts of Certificateholders. 
SECTION 11.12
Intention of the Parties and Interpretation.



Exhibits:
 
Exhibit A-1
Form of Class A-1 Certificates
Exhibit A-2
Form of Class A-2 Certificates
Exhibit A-3
Form of Class A-3 Certificates
Exhibit A-4
Form of Class A-4 Certificates
Exhibit A-5
Form of Class M-1 Certificates
Exhibit A-6
Form of Class M-2 Certificates
Exhibit A-7
Form of Class M-3 Certificates
Exhibit A-8
Form of Class M-4 Certificates
Exhibit A-9
Form of Class M-5 Certificates
Exhibit A-10
Form of Class M-6 Certificates
Exhibit A-11
Form of Class M-7 Certificates
Exhibit A-12
Form of Class M-8 Certificates
Exhibit A-13
Form of Class M-9 Certificates
Exhibit A-14
Form of Class M-10 Certificates
Exhibit A-15
Form of Class B-1 Certificates
Exhibit A-16
Form of Class B-2 Certificates
Exhibit A-17
Form of Class B-3 Certificates
Exhibit A-18
Form of Class C Certificates
Exhibit A-19
Form of Class P Certificates
Exhibit A-20
Form of Class R Certificates
Exhibit A-21
Form of Class R-X Certificates
Exhibit B
[Reserved]
Exhibit C
Forms of Assignment Agreements
Exhibit D
Mortgage Loan Schedule
Exhibit E
Request for Release
Exhibit F-1
Form of Trustee’s Initial Certification
Exhibit F-2
Form of Trustee’s Final Certification
Exhibit F-3
Form of Receipt of Mortgage Note
Exhibit G
[Reserved]
Exhibit H
Form of Lost Note Affidavit
Exhibit I
Form of Limited Power of Attorney
Exhibit J
Form of Investment Letter
Exhibit K
Form of Transfer Affidavit for Residual Certificates
Exhibit L
Form of Transferor Certificate
Exhibit M
Form of ERISA Representation Letter
Exhibit N-1
Form of Certification to be Provided by the Depositor with Form 10-K
Exhibit N-2
Form of Certification to be Provided to the Depositor by the Servicer
Exhibit O
Form of Cap Contract
Exhibit P
Additional Disclosure Notification
Exhibit Q
Form of Interest Rate Swap Agreement
Exhibit R-1
Form of Delinquency Report
Exhibit R-2
Form of Monthly Remittance Advice
Exhibit R-3
Form of Realized Loss Report
Exhibit S
Servicing Criteria
Exhibit T
Form 10-D, Form 8-K and Form 10-K Reporting Responsibility
Schedule I
Prepayment Charge Schedule





This Pooling and Servicing Agreement is dated as of March 1, 2006 (the “Agreement”), among FINANCIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORP., as depositor (the “Depositor”), WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., as master servicer and trust administrator (the “Master Servicer” and “Trust Administrator”), WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., as servicer (the “Servicer”) and DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, as trustee (the “Trustee”).
 
PRELIMINARY STATEMENT:
 
The Depositor intends to sell pass-through certificates (collectively, the “Certificates”), to be issued hereunder in multiple classes, which in the aggregate will evidence the entire beneficial ownership interest in the Trust Fund created hereunder. The Certificates will consist of twenty-one classes of certificates, designated as (i) the Class A-1 Certificates, (ii) the Class A-2 Certificates, (iii) the Class A-3 Certificates, (iv) the Class A-4 Certificates, (v) the Class M-1 Certificates, (vi) the Class M-2 Certificates, (vii) the Class M-3 Certificates, (viii) the Class M-4 Certificates, (ix) the Class M-5 Certificates, (x) the Class M-6 Certificates, (xi) the Class M-7 Certificates, (xii) the Class M-8 Certificates, (xiii) the Class M-9 Certificates, (xiv) the Class M-10 Certificates, (xv) the Class B-1 Certificates, (xvi) the Class B-2 Certificates, (xvii) the Class B-3 Certificates, (xviii) the Class C Certificates, (xix) the Class P Certificates, (xx) the Class R Certificates and (xxi) the Class R-X Certificates.
 



REMIC 1
 
As provided herein, the Trustee shall elect to treat the segregated pool of assets consisting of the Mortgage Loans and certain other related assets subject to this Agreement (exclusive of the Net WAC Rate Carryover Reserve Account, any Servicer Prepayment Charge Payment Amounts, the Cap Contract, the Swap Account, the Supplemental Interest Trust and the Interest Rate Swap Agreement) as a REMIC for federal income tax purposes, and such segregated pool of assets shall be designated as “REMIC 1.” The Class R-1 Interest shall represent the sole class of “residual interests” in REMIC 1 for purposes of the REMIC Provisions (as defined herein). The following table irrevocably sets forth the designation, the Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate, the initial Uncertificated Principal Balance and, for purposes of satisfying Treasury Regulation Section 1.860G-1(a)(4)(iii), the “latest possible maturity date” for each of the REMIC 1 Regular Interests (as defined herein). None of the REMIC 1 Regular Interests shall be certificated.
 
Designation
 
Uncertificated REMIC 1
Pass-Through Rate
 
Initial
Uncertificated Principal
Balance
 
Latest Possible
Maturity Date(1)
 
I
 
Variable(2)
 
$
186,096,599.99
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-1-A
 
Variable(2)
 
$
10,939,343.75
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-1-B
 
Variable(2)
 
$
10,939,343.75
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-2-A
 
Variable(2)
 
$
11,164,955.00
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-2-B
 
Variable(2)
 
$
11,164,955.00
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-3-A
 
Variable(2)
 
$
11,354,400.00
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-3-B
 
Variable(2)
 
$
11,354,400.00
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-4-A
 
Variable(2)
 
$
11,505,936.25
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-4-B
 
Variable(2)
 
$
11,505,936.25
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-5-A
 
Variable(2)
 
$
11,618,112.50
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-5-B
 
Variable(2)
 
$
11,618,112.50
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-6-A
 
Variable(2)
 
$
11,809,545.00
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-6-B
 
Variable(2)
 
$
11,809,545.00
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-7-A
 
Variable(2)
 
$
11,712,938.75
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-7-B
 
Variable(2)
 
$
11,712,938.75
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-8-A
 
Variable(2)
 
$
12,276,161.25
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-8-B
 
Variable(2)
 
$
12,276,161.25
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-9-A
 
Variable(2)
 
$
42,006,962.50
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-9-B
 
Variable(2)
 
$
42,006,962.50
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-10-A
 
Variable(2)
 
$
100,564,707.50
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-10-B
 
Variable(2)
 
$
100,564,707.50
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-11-A
 
Variable(2)
 
$
19,827,321.25
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-11-B
 
Variable(2)
 
$
19,827,321.25
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-12-A
 
Variable(2)
 
$
2,450,530.00
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-12-B
 
Variable(2)
 
$
2,450,530.00
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-13-A
 
Variable(2)
 
$
2,338,713.75
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-13-B
 
Variable(2)
 
$
2,338,713.75
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-14-A
 
Variable(2)
 
$
2,232,358.75
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-14-B
 
Variable(2)
 
$
2,232,358.75
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-15-A
 
Variable(2)
 
$
2,131,183.75
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-15-B
 
Variable(2)
 
$
2,131,183.75
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-16-A
 
Variable(2)
 
$
2,034,917.50
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-16-B
 
Variable(2)
 
$
2,034,917.50
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-17-A
 
Variable(2)
 
$
1,943,306.25
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-17-B
 
Variable(2)
 
$
1,943,306.25
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-18-A
 
Variable(2)
 
$
1,856,112.50
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-18-B
 
Variable(2)
 
$
1,856,112.50
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-19-A
 
Variable(2)
 
$
1,773,107.50
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-19-B
 
Variable(2)
 
$
1,773,107.50
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-20-A
 
Variable(2)
 
$
2,896,131.25
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-20-B
 
Variable(2)
 
$
2,896,131.25
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-21-A
 
Variable(2)
 
$
6,745,461.25
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-21-B
 
Variable(2)
 
$
6,745,461.25
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-22-A
 
Variable(2)
 
$
1,739,076.25
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-22-B
 
Variable(2)
 
$
1,739,076.25
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-23-A
 
Variable(2)
 
$
1,221,613.75
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-23-B
 
Variable(2)
 
$
1,221,613.75
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-24-A
 
Variable(2)
 
$
1,033,476.25
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-24-B
 
Variable(2)
 
$
1,033,476.25
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-25-A
 
Variable(2)
 
$
994,543.75
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-25-B
 
Variable(2)
 
$
994,543.75
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-26-A
 
Variable(2)
 
$
957,122.50
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-26-B
 
Variable(2)
 
$
957,122.50
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-27-A
 
Variable(2)
 
$
921,148.75
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-27-B
 
Variable(2)
 
$
921,148.75
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-28-A
 
Variable(2)
 
$
886,565.00
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-28-B
 
Variable(2)
 
$
886,565.00
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-29-A
 
Variable(2)
 
$
853,316.25
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-29-B
 
Variable(2)
 
$
853,316.25
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-30-A
 
Variable(2)
 
$
821,346.25
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-30-B
 
Variable(2)
 
$
821,346.25
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-31-A
 
Variable(2)
 
$
790,606.25
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-31-B
 
Variable(2)
 
$
790,606.25
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-32-A
 
Variable(2)
 
$
761,043.75
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-32-B
 
Variable(2)
 
$
761,043.75
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-33-A
 
Variable(2)
 
$
732,615.00
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-33-B
 
Variable(2)
 
$
732,615.00
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-34-A
 
Variable(2)
 
$
705,273.75
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-34-B
 
Variable(2)
 
$
705,273.75
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-35-A
 
Variable(2)
 
$
678,976.25
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-35-B
 
Variable(2)
 
$
678,976.25
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-36-A
 
Variable(2)
 
$
653,681.25
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-36-B
 
Variable(2)
 
$
653,681.25
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-37-A
 
Variable(2)
 
$
629,350.00
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-37-B
 
Variable(2)
 
$
629,350.00
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-38-A
 
Variable(2)
 
$
605,941.25
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-38-B
 
Variable(2)
 
$
605,941.25
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-39-A
 
Variable(2)
 
$
15,833,661.25
 
March 25, 2036
 
I-39-B
 
Variable(2)
 
$
15,833,661.25
 
March 25, 2036
 
P
 
Variable(2)
 
$
100.00
 
March 25, 2036
 
________________
(1) For purposes of Section 1.860G-1(a)(4)(iii) of the Treasury Regulations.
(2) Calculated in accordance with the definition of “Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate” herein.



REMIC 2
 
As provided herein, the Trustee shall elect to treat the segregated pool of assets consisting of the REMIC 1 Regular Interests as a REMIC for federal income tax purposes, and such segregated pool of assets shall be designated as “REMIC 2.” The Class R-2 Interest shall evidence the sole class of “residual interests” in REMIC 2 for purposes of the REMIC Provisions under federal income tax law. The following table irrevocably sets forth the designation, the Uncertificated REMIC 2 Pass-Through Rate, the initial Uncertificated Principal Balance and, for purposes of satisfying Treasury Regulation Section 1.860G-1(a)(4)(iii), the “latest possible maturity date” for each of the REMIC 2 Regular Interests (as defined herein). None of the REMIC 2 Regular Interests shall be certificated.
 
Designation
Uncertificated REMIC 2
Pass-Through Rate
Initial Uncertificated
Principal Balance
Latest Possible
Maturity Date(1)
LTAA
Variable(2)
$ 793,897,732.94
March 25, 2036
LTA1
Variable(2)
$ 2,898,630.00
March 25, 2036
LTA2
Variable(2)
$ 947,660.00
March 25, 2036
LTA3
Variable(2)
$ 1,881,130.00
March 25, 2036
LTA4
Variable(2)
$ 498,200.00
March 25, 2036
LTM1
Variable(2)
$ 295,690.00
March 25, 2036
LTM2
Variable(2)
$ 267,330.00
March 25, 2036
LTM3
Variable(2)
$ 170,120.00
March 25, 2036
LTM4
Variable(2)
$ 145,820.00
March 25, 2036
LTM5
Variable(2)
$ 145,820.00
March 25, 2036
LTM6
Variable(2)
$ 125,570.00
March 25, 2036
LTM7
Variable(2)
$ 121,510.00
March 25, 2036
LTM8
Variable(2)
$ 101,260.00
March 25, 2036
LTM9
Variable(2)
$ 81,010.00
March 25, 2036
LTM10
Variable(2)
$ 81,010.00
March 25, 2036
LTB1
Variable(2)
$ 81,010.00
March 25, 2036
LTB2
Variable(2)
$ 64,810.00
March 25, 2036
LTB3
Variable(2)
$ 97,210.00
March 25, 2036
LTZZ
Variable(2)
$ 8,198,204.55
March 25, 2036
LTP
Variable(2)
$ 100.00
March 25, 2036
LTIO
Variable(2)
(3)
March 25, 2036
________________
(1) For purposes of Section 1.860G-1(a)(4)(iii) of the Treasury Regulations.
(2) Calculated in accordance with the definition of “Uncertificated REMIC 2 Pass-Through Rate” herein.
(3) REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTIO will not have an Uncertificated Principal Balance, but will accrue interest on its Uncertificated Notional Amount, as defined herein.



REMIC 3
 
As provided herein, the Trustee shall elect to treat the segregated pool of assets consisting of the REMIC 2 Regular Interests as a REMIC for federal income tax purposes, and such segregated pool of assets shall be designated as “REMIC 3.” The Class R-3 Interest shall evidence the sole class of “residual interests” in REMIC 3 for purposes of the REMIC Provisions.
 
The following table irrevocably sets forth the designation, the Pass-Through Rate, the Original Class Certificate Principal Balance and, for purposes of satisfying Treasury Regulation Section 1.860G-1(a)(4)(iii), the “latest possible maturity date” for each Class of Certificates that represents one or more of the “regular interests” in REMIC 3 created hereunder:
 
Designation
Original Class Certificate Principal Balance
Pass-Through Rate
Latest Possible Maturity Date(1)
Class A-1
$ 289,863,000.00
Variable(2) 
March 25, 2036
Class A-2
$ 94,766,000.00
Variable(2) 
March 25, 2036
Class A-3
$ 188,113,000.00
Variable(2) 
March 25, 2036
Class A-4
$ 49,820,000.00
Variable(2) 
March 25, 2036
Class M-1
$ 29,569,000.00
Variable(2) 
March 25, 2036
Class M-2
$ 26,733,000.00
Variable(2) 
March 25, 2036
Class M-3
$ 17,012,000.00
Variable(2) 
March 25, 2036
Class M-4
$ 14,582,000.00
Variable(2) 
March 25, 2036
Class M-5
$ 14,582,000.00
Variable(2) 
March 25, 2036
Class M-6
$ 12,557,000.00
Variable(2) 
March 25, 2036
Class M-7
$ 12,151,000.00
Variable(2) 
March 25, 2036
Class M-8
$ 10,126,000.00
Variable(2) 
March 25, 2036
Class M-9
$ 8,101,000.00
Variable(2) 
March 25, 2036
Class M-10
$ 8,101,000.00
Variable(2) 
March 25, 2036
Class B-1
$ 8,101,000.00
Variable(2) 
March 25, 2036
Class B-2
$ 6,481,000.00
Variable(2) 
March 25, 2036
Class B-3
$ 9,721,000.00
5.0000% per annum(3)
March 25, 2036
Class C Interest
$ 9,720,727.49
Variable(4)
March 25, 2036
Class P Interest
$ 100.00
N/A(5)
March 25, 2036
Class IO Interest
(6)
(7)
March 25, 2036
________________
(1) For purposes of Section 1.860G-1(a)(4)(iii) of the Treasury Regulations.
(2) Calculated in accordance with the definition of “Pass-Through Rate” herein.
(3) Subject to increase and limitation as set forth in the definition of “Pass-Through Rate” herein.
(4) The Class C Interest will accrue interest at its variable Pass-Through Rate on the Notional Amount of the Class C Interest outstanding from time to time which shall equal the aggregate Uncertificated Principal Balance of the REMIC 2 Regular Interests (other than REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTP). The Class C Interest will not accrue interest on its Certificate Principal Balance.
(5) The Class P Interest will not accrue interest.
(6) For federal income tax purposes, the Class IO Interest will not have a Certificate Principal Balance, but will have a notional amount equal to the Uncertificated Notional Amount of REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTIO.
(7) For federal income tax purposes, the Class IO Interest will not have a Pass-Through Rate, but will be entitled to 100% of the amounts distributed on REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTIO.



REMIC 4
 
As provided herein, the Trustee shall make an election to treat the segregated pool of assets consisting of the Class C Interest as a REMIC for federal income tax purposes, and such segregated pool of assets will be designated as “REMIC 4.” The Class R-4 Interest represents the sole class of “residual interests” in REMIC 4 for purposes of the REMIC Provisions.
 
The following table sets forth (or describes) the designation, Pass-Through Rate , the Original Class 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 Class of Certificates that represents a “regular interest” in REMIC 4 created hereunder:
 
Designation
Original Class Certificate Principal Balance
Pass-Through Rate
Latest Possible Maturity Date(1)
Class C Certificates
$ 9,720,727.49
Variable(2)
March 25, 2036
_______________
(1) For purposes of Section 1.860G-1(a)(4)(iii) of the Treasury Regulations.
(2) The Class C Certificates will receive 100% of amounts received in respect of the Class C Interest.



REMIC 5
 
As provided herein, the Trustee shall make an election 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 5.” The Class R-5 Interest represents the sole class of “residual interests” in REMIC 5 for purposes of the REMIC Provisions.
 
The following table sets forth (or describes) the designation, Pass-Through Rate, the Original Class 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 Class of Certificates that represents a “regular interest” in REMIC 5 created hereunder:
 
Designation
Original Class Certificate Principal Balance
Pass-Through Rate
Latest Possible Maturity Date(1)
Class P
$100.00
Variable(2)
March 25, 2036
_______________
(1) For purposes of Section 1.860G-1(a)(4)(iii) of the Treasury Regulations.
(2) The Class P Certificates will receive 100% of amounts received in respect of the Class P Interest.



REMIC 6
 
As provided herein, the Trustee shall make an election to treat the segregated pool of assets consisting of the Class IO Interest as a REMIC for federal income tax purposes, and such segregated pool of assets shall be designated as “REMIC 6.” The Class R-6 Interest represents the sole class of “residual interests” in REMIC 6 for purposes of the REMIC Provisions.
 
The following table irrevocably sets forth the designation, the Pass-Through Rate, the Original Class 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 REMIC 6 Regular Interest, which will be uncertificated.
 
Designation
Original Class Certificate
Principal Balance
Pass-Through Rate
Latest Possible Maturity Date(1)
SWAP IO
N/A
Variable(2)
March 25, 2036
________________
(1) For purposes of Section 1.860G-1(a)(4)(iii) of the Treasury Regulations.
(2) REMIC 6 Regular Interest SWAP IO shall receive 100% of amounts received in respect of the Class IO Interest.
 
 

 
ARTICLE I
 
DEFINITIONS
 
SECTION 1.01  
Defined Terms.
 
Whenever used in this Agreement or in the Preliminary Statement, the following words and phrases, unless the context otherwise requires, shall have the meanings specified in this Article. Unless otherwise specified, all calculations in respect of interest on the Floating Rate Certificates shall be made on the basis of the actual number of days elapsed and a 360-day year and all calculations in respect of interest on the Fixed Rate Certificates, the Class C Certificates and all other calculations of interest described herein shall be made on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months. The Class P Certificates and the Residual Certificates are not entitled to distributions in respect of interest and, accordingly, will not accrue interest.
 
“10-K Filing Deadline” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.05(a)(iv)(A).
 
“1933 Act”: The Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
 
“Account”: Either of the Collection Account or Distribution Account.
 
“Accepted Master Servicing Practices”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, as applicable, either (x) those customary mortgage loan master servicing practices of prudent mortgage servicing institutions that master service mortgage loans of the same type and quality as such Mortgage Loan in the jurisdiction where the related Mortgaged Property is located, to the extent applicable to the Master Servicer (except in its capacity as successor to the Servicer), or (y) as provided in Section 3A.01 hereof, but in no event below the standard set forth in clause (x).
 
“Accrual Period”: With respect to the Floating Rate Certificates and each Distribution Date, the period commencing on the preceding Distribution Date (or in the case of the first such Accrual Period, commencing on the Closing Date) and ending on the day preceding such Distribution Date. With respect to the Fixed Rate Certificates and the Class C Certificates and each Distribution Date, the calendar month prior to the month of such Distribution Date.
 
“Additional Disclosure Notification”: The meaning set forth in Section 4.05(a)(ii).
 
“Additional Form 10-D Disclosure”: The meaning set forth in Section 4.05(a)(i).
 
“Additional Form 10-K Disclosure”: The meaning set forth in Section 4.05(a)(iv).
 
“Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Loan”: A first lien Mortgage Loan which provides at any period during the life of such loan for the adjustment of the Mortgage Rate payable in respect thereto. The Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loans are identified as such on the Mortgage Loan Schedule.
 
“Adjusted Net Maximum 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 Maximum Mortgage Rate for such Mortgage Loan (or the Mortgage Rate in the case of any Fixed-Rate Mortgage Loan) as of the first day of the month preceding the month in which the related Distribution Date occurs minus the sum of (i) the Servicing Fee Rate, (ii) the Administration Fee Rate and (iii) the Credit Risk Manager Fee Rate.
 
“Adjusted 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 applicable Mortgage Rate for such Mortgage Loan as of the first day of the month preceding the month in which the related Distribution Date occurs minus sum of (i) the Servicing Fee Rate and (ii) the Administration Fee Rate and (iii) the Credit Risk Manager Fee Rate.
 
“Adjustment Date”: With respect to each Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Loan, each adjustment date, on which the Mortgage Rate of such Mortgage Loan changes pursuant to the related Mortgage Note. The first Adjustment Date following the Cut-off Date as to each Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Loan is set forth in the Mortgage Loan Schedule.
 
“Administration Fee”: The amount payable to the Trust Administrator on each Distribution Date pursuant to Section 8.05 as compensation for all services rendered by the Trust Administrator in the execution and administration of the trust created hereby and in the exercise and performance of any of the powers and duties of the Trust Administrator hereunder, which amount, with respect to the Mortgage Loans and REO Properties and for any calendar month, shall be equal to one-twelfth of the Administration Fee Rate (without regard to the words “per annum” in the definition thereof) multiplied by the Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the first day of the related Due Period. The fee payable to the Trustee for all services rendered by it in the exercise and performance of any of its respective powers and duties hereunder will be paid by the Trust Administrator on an annual basis from its own funds in accordance with a separate agreement between the Trust Administrator and the Trustee.
 
“Administration Fee Rate”: 0.0050% per annum.
 
“Advance”: As to any Mortgage Loan or REO Property, any advance made by the Master Servicer or Servicer in respect of any Distribution Date pursuant to Section 4.04
 
“Advance Facility”: As defined in Section 3.29 hereof.
 
“Advance Facility Notice”: As defined in Section 3.29 hereof.
 
“Advance Financing Person”: As defined in Section 3.29 hereof.
 
“Advance Reimbursement Amounts”: As defined in Section 3.29 hereof.
 
“Adverse REMIC Event”: As defined in Section 9.01(f) hereof.
 
“Affiliate”: With respect to any Person, any other Person controlling, controlled by or under common control with such Person. For purposes of this definition, “control” means the power to direct the management and policies of a Person, directly or indirectly, whether through ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise and “controlling” and “controlled” shall have meanings correlative to the foregoing.
 
“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 (ii) the amount of any Allocated Realized Loss Amount for such Class of Certificates remaining undistributed from the previous Distribution Date as reduced by an amount equal to the increase in the related Certificate Principal Balance due to the receipt of Subsequent Recoveries.
 
“Assessment of Compliance”: As defined in Section 3.21.
 
“Assignment”: An assignment of Mortgage, notice of transfer or equivalent instrument, in recordable form, which is sufficient under the laws of the jurisdiction wherein the related Mortgaged Property is located to reflect or record the sale of the Mortgage.
 
“Assignment Agreements”: Each Assignment and Recognition Agreement, dated March 17, 2006, among the Seller, the related Originator and the Depositor, pursuant to which certain of the Seller’s rights under the related Master Agreement were assigned to the Depositor, substantially in the forms attached hereto as Exhibit C.
 
“Assumed Final Maturity Date”: As to each Class of Certificates, the date set forth as such in the Prospectus Supplement.
 
“Attestation Report”: As defined in Section 3.21.
 
“Available Funds”: With respect to any Distribution Date, an amount equal to the excess of (i) the sum of (a) the aggregate of the related Monthly Payments received on the Mortgage Loans on or prior to the related Determination Date, (b) Net Liquidation Proceeds, Insurance Proceeds, Principal Prepayments, Subsequent Recoveries, proceeds from repurchases of and substitutions for such Mortgage Loans and other unscheduled recoveries of principal and interest in respect of the Mortgage Loans received during the related Prepayment Period, (c) the aggregate of any amounts received in respect of a related REO Property withdrawn from any REO Account and deposited in the Collection Account for such Distribution Date, (d) the aggregate of any amounts deposited in the Collection Account by the Servicer in respect of related Prepayment Interest Shortfalls for such Distribution Date, (e) the aggregate of any Advances made by the Servicer for such Distribution Date in respect of the Mortgage Loans, (f) the aggregate of any related advances made by the Trustee in respect of the Mortgage Loans for such Distribution Date pursuant to Section 7.02 and (g) the amount of any Prepayment Charges collected by the Servicer in connection with the full or partial prepayment of any of the Mortgage Loans and any Servicer Prepayment Charge Payment Amount over (ii) the sum of (a) amounts reimbursable or payable to the Servicer pursuant to Section 3.11(a) or to the Master Servicer pursuant to Section 3A.09, (b) Extraordinary Trust Fund Expenses reimburseable to the Trustee, the Servicer, the Master Servicer or the Trust Administrator pursuant to 3A.12 or the Trustee pursuant to Section 3.11(b) or the Swap Provider (including any New Swap Payment and Swap Termination Payment owed to the Swap Provider but excluding any Swap Termination Payment owed to the Swap Provider resulting from a Swap Provider Trigger Event), (b) amounts deposited in the Collection Account or the Distribution Account pursuant to clauses (a) through (g) above, as the case may be, in error, (c) the amount of any Prepayment Charges collected by the Servicer in connection with the full or partial prepayment of any of the Mortgage Loans and any Servicer Prepayment Charge Payment Amount, (d) any indemnification payments or expense reimbursements made by the Trust Fund pursuant to Section 6.03 or Section 8.05, (e) any Net Swap Payment or Swap Termination Payment owed to the Swap Provider (other than any Swap Termination Payment owed to the Swap Provider resulting from a Swap Provider Trigger Event) and (f) without duplication, any amounts in respect of the items set forth in clauses (I)(a) and (I)(b) permitted hereunder to be retained by the Master Servicer or to be withdrawn by the Master Servicer from the Distribution Account pursuant to 3A.12.
 
“Back-Up Certification”: The meaning set forth in Section 4.05(a)(iv).
 
“Balloon Mortgage Loan”: A Mortgage Loan that provides for the payment of the unamortized Stated Principal Balance of such Mortgage Loan in a single payment at the maturity of such Mortgage Loan that is substantially greater than the preceding monthly payment.
 
“Balloon Payment”: A payment of the unamortized Stated Principal Balance of a Mortgage Loan in a single payment at the maturity of such Mortgage Loan that is substantially greater than the preceding Monthly Payment.
 
“Bankruptcy Code”: The Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1978 (Title 11 of the United States Code), as amended.
 
“Basic Principal Distribution Amount”: With respect to any Distribution Date, the excess of (i) the Principal Remittance Amount for such Distribution Date over (ii) the Overcollateralization Release Amount, if any, for such Distribution Date.
 
“Book-Entry Certificates”: Any of the Certificates that shall be registered in the name of the Depository or its nominee, the ownership of which is reflected on the books of the Depository or on the books of a Person maintaining an account with the Depository (directly, as a “Depository Participant”, or indirectly, as an indirect participant in accordance with the rules of the Depository and as described in Section 5.02 hereof). On the Closing Date, the Floating Rate Certificates and the Fixed Rate Certificates shall be Book-Entry Certificates.
 
“Business Day”: Any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a day on which banking or savings institutions in the State of Delaware, the State of New York, the State of Texas, the State of California, the State of Minnesota or in the city in which the Corporate Trust Office of the Trustee or the Corporate Trust Office of the Trust Administrator is located are authorized or obligated by law or executive order to be closed.
 
“Cap Amount”: The Cap Amount for any Class of the Floating Rate Certificates is equal to (i) the aggregate amount received by the Trust from the Cap Contract multiplied by (ii) a fraction equal to (a) the Certificate Principal Balance of such Class immediately prior to the applicable Distribution Date divided by (b) the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Floating Rate Certificates immediately prior to the applicable Distribution Date.
 
“Cap Contract”: The Cap Contract between the Trust Administrator (in its capacity as Supplemental Interest Trust Trustee) and the counterparty thereunder, a form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit O.
 
“Certificate”: Any Regular Certificate or Residual Certificate.
 
“Certificateholder” or “Holder”: The Person in whose name a Certificate is registered in the Certificate Register, except that a Disqualified Organization or non-U.S. Person shall not be a Holder of a Residual Certificate for any purpose hereof and, solely for the purposes of giving any consent pursuant to this Agreement, any Certificate registered in the name of the Depositor, the Servicer or the Master 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 Trust Administrator and the Trustee may conclusively rely upon a certificate of the Depositor, the Servicer or the Master 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 Trust Administrator and 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 Margin”: With respect to the Floating Rate Certificates and for purposes of the Marker Rate and the Maximum Uncertificated Accrued Interest Deferral Amount, the specified REMIC 2 Regular Interest, as follows:
 
Class
REMIC 2
Regular Interest
Certificate Margin
(1) (%)
(2) (%)
A-1
LTA1
0.0700%
0.1400%
A-2
LTA2
0.1300%
0.2600%
A-3
LTA3
0.1800%
0.3600%
A-4
LTA4
0.2700%
0.5400%
M-1
LTM1
0.3300%
0.4950%
M-2
LTM2
0.3500%
0.5250%
M-3
LTM3
0.3700%
0.5550%
M-4
LTM4
0.4700%
0.7050%
M-5
LTM5
0.4900%
0.7350%
M-6
LTM6
0.5500%
0.8250%
M-7
LTM7
1.1000%
1.6500%
M-8
LTM8
1.2250%
1.8375%
M-9
LTM9
2.2500%
3.3750%
M-10
LTM10
2.5000%
3.7500%
B-1
LTB1
2.5000%
3.7500%
B-2
LTB2
2.5000%
3.7500%
__________
(1) For the Accrual Period for each Distribution Date on or prior to the Optional Termination Date.
(2) For each other Accrual Period.

“Certificate Owner”: With respect to each Book-Entry Certificate, any beneficial owner thereof.
 
“Certificate Principal Balance”: With respect to any Class of Regular Certificates (other than the Class C Certificates) immediately prior to any Distribution Date, will be equal to the Initial Certificate Principal Balance thereof plus any Subsequent Recoveries added to the Certificate Principal Balance of such Certificate pursuant to Section 4.01, reduced by the sum of all amounts actually distributed in respect of principal of such Class and, in the case of a Mezzanine Certificate or the Class B Certificates, Realized Losses allocated thereto on all prior Distribution Dates. With respect to the Class C Certificates as of any date of determination, an amount equal to the excess, if any, of (A) the then aggregate Uncertificated Principal Balance of the REMIC 2 Regular Interests over (B) the then aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Fixed Rate Certificates, the Floating Rate Certificates and the Class P Certificates then outstanding.
 
“Certificate Register” and “Certificate Registrar”: The register maintained and registrar appointed pursuant to Section 5.02 hereof.
 
“Certification”: As defined in Section 3.22(b)(ii).
 
“Certification Parties”: The meaning set forth in Section 4.05(a)(iv).
 
“Certifying Person”: The meaning set forth in Section 4.05(a)(iv).
 
“Class”: Collectively, Certificates which have the same priority of payment and bear the same class designation and the form of which is identical except for variation in the Percentage Interest evidenced thereby.
 
“Class A-1 Certificate”: Any one of the Class A-1 Certificates executed by the Trust Administrator, and authenticated and delivered by the Certificate Registrar, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-1, representing (i) a Regular Interest in REMIC 3, (ii) the right to receive the Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount and (iii) the obligation to pay the Class IO Distribution Amount.
 
“Class A-2 Certificate”: Any one of the Class A-2 Certificates executed by the Trust Administrator, and authenticated and delivered by the Certificate Registrar, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-2, representing (i) a Regular Interest in REMIC 3, (ii) the right to receive the Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount and (iii) the obligation to pay the Class IO Distribution Amount.
 
“Class A-3 Certificate”: Any one of the Class A-3 Certificates executed by the Trust Administrator, and authenticated and delivered by the Certificate Registrar, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-3, representing (i) a Regular Interest in REMIC 3, (ii) the right to receive the Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount and (iii) the obligation to pay the Class IO Distribution Amount.
 
“Class A-4 Certificate”: Any one of the Class A-4 Certificates executed by the Trust Administrator, and authenticated and delivered by the Certificate Registrar, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-4, representing (i) a Regular Interest in REMIC 3, (ii) the right to receive the Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount and (iii) the obligation to pay the Class IO Distribution Amount.
 
“Class B Certificates”: Collectively, the Class B-1 Certificates, Class B-2 Certificates and Class B-3 Certificates.
 
“Class B-1 Certificate”: Any one of the Class B-1 Certificates executed by the Trust Administrator, and authenticated and delivered by the Certificate Registrar, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-16, representing (i) a Regular Interest in REMIC 3, (ii) the right to receive the Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount and (iii) the obligation to pay the Class IO Distribution Amount.
 
“Class B-2 Certificate”: Any one of the Class B-2 Certificates executed by the Trust Administrator, and authenticated and delivered by the Certificate Registrar, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-17, representing (i) a Regular Interest in REMIC 3, (ii) the right to receive the Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount and (iii) the obligation to pay the Class IO Distribution Amount.
 
“Class B-3 Certificate”: Any one of the Class B-3 Certificates executed by the Trust Administrator, and authenticated and delivered by the Certificate Registrar, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-18, representing (i) a Regular Interest in REMIC 3, (ii) the right to receive the Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount and (iii) the obligation to pay the Class IO Distribution Amount.
 
“Class B-1 Principal Distribution Amount”: The excess of (x) the sum of (i) the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Senior 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 M-10 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-10 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date) and (xii) 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) 93.60% and (ii) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related Due Period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related Prepayment Period) and (B) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related Due Period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related Prepayment Period) minus the Overcollateralization Floor.
 
“Class B-2 Principal Distribution Amount”: The excess of (x) the sum of (i) the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Senior 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 M-10 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-10 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (xii) 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 (xiii) 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) 95.20% and (ii) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related Due Period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related Prepayment Period) and (B) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related Due Period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related Prepayment Period) minus the Overcollateralization Floor.
 
“Class B-3 Principal Distribution Amount”: The excess of (x) the sum of (i) the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Senior 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 M-10 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class M-10 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date), (xii) 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), (xiii) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class B-2 Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class B-2 Principal Distribution Amount on such Distribution Date) and (xiv) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class B-3 Certificates immediately prior to such Distribution Date over (y) the lesser of (A) the product of (i) 97.60% and (ii) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related Due Period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related Prepayment Period) and (B) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related Due Period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related Prepayment Period) minus the Overcollateralization Floor.
 
“Class C Certificates”: Any one of the Class C Certificates executed, authenticated and delivered by the Trust Administrator, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-17, representing (i) a Regular Interest in REMIC 4, (ii) the obligation to pay Net WAC Rate Carryover Amounts and Swap Termination Payments and (iii) the right to receive the Class IO Distribution Amount.
 
“Class C Interest”: An uncertificated interest in the Trust Fund held by the Trustee on behalf of the Holders of the Class C Certificates, evidencing a Regular Interest in REMIC 3 for purposes of the REMIC Provisions.
 
“Class IO Distribution Amount”: As defined in Section 4.10 hereof. For purposes of clarity, the Class IO Distribution Amount for any Distribution Date shall equal the amount payable to the Trust Administrator on such Distribution Date in excess of the amount payable on the Class IO Interest on such Distribution Date, all as further provided in Section 4.10 hereof.
 
“Class IO Interest”: An uncertificated interest in the Trust Fund evidencing a Regular Interest in REMIC 3.
 
“Class M-1 Certificate”: Any one of the Class M-1 Certificates executed by the Trust Administrator, and authenticated and delivered by the Certificate Registrar, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-6, representing (i) a Regular Interest in REMIC 3, (ii) the right to receive the Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount and (iii) the obligation to pay the Class IO Distribution Amount.
 
“Class M-1 Credit Enhancement Percentage”: With respect to any Distribution Date, the percentage obtained by dividing (x) the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Mezzanine Certificates (other than the Class M-1 Certificates) and the Class CE Certificates by (y) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans calculated prior to taking into account distributions of principal on the Mortgage Loans and distribution of the Principal Distribution Amount to the holders of the Certificates then entitled to distributions of principal on such Distribution Date.
 
“Class M-1 Principal Distribution Amount”: The excess of (x) the sum of (i) the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Senior 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) 61.00% and (ii) the Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related Due Period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related Prepayment Period) and (B) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related Due Period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related Prepayment Period) minus the Overcollateralization Floor.
 
“Class M-2 Certificate”: Any one of the Class M-2 Certificates executed by the Trust Administrator, and authenticated and delivered by the Certificate Registrar, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-7, representing (i) a Regular Interest in REMIC 3, (ii) the right to receive the Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount and (iii) the obligation to pay the Class IO Distribution Amount.
 
“Class M-2 Principal Distribution Amount”: The excess of (x) the sum of (i) the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Senior 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) 67.60% and (ii) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related Due Period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related Prepayment Period) and (B) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related Due Period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related Prepayment Period) minus the Overcollateralization Floor.
 
“Class M-3 Certificate”: Any one of the Class M-3 Certificates executed by the Trust Administrator, and authenticated and delivered by the Certificate Registrar, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-8, representing (i) a Regular Interest in REMIC 3, (ii) the right to receive the Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount and (iii) the obligation to pay the Class IO Distribution Amount.
 
“Class M-3 Principal Distribution Amount”: The excess of (x) the sum of (i) the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Senior 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) 71.80% and (ii) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related Due Period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related Prepayment Period) and (B) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related Due Period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related Prepayment Period) minus the Overcollateralization Floor.
 
“Class M-4 Certificate”: Any one of the Class M-4 Certificates executed by the Trust Administrator, and authenticated and delivered by the Certificate Registrar, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-9, representing (i) a Regular Interest in REMIC 3, (ii) the right to receive the Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount and (iii) the obligation to pay the Class IO Distribution Amount.
 
“Class M-4 Principal Distribution Amount”: The excess of (x) the sum of (i) the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Senior 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) 75.40% and (ii) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related Due Period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related Prepayment Period) and (B) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related Due Period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related Prepayment Period) minus the Overcollateralization Floor.
 
“Class M-5 Certificate”: Any one of the Class M-5 Certificates executed by the Trust Administrator, and authenticated and delivered by the Certificate Registrar, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-10, representing (i) a Regular Interest in REMIC 3, (ii) the right to receive the Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount and (iii) the obligation to pay the Class IO Distribution Amount.
 
“Class M-5 Principal Distribution Amount”: The excess of (x) the sum of (i) the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Senior 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) and (vi) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class M-5 Certificates immediately prior to such Distribution Date over (y) the lesser of (A) the product of (i) 79.00% and (ii) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related Due Period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related Prepayment Period) and (B) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related Due Period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related Prepayment Period) minus the Overcollateralization Floor.
 
“Class M-6 Certificate”: Any one of the Class M-6 Certificates executed by the Trust Administrator, and authenticated and delivered by the Certificate Registrar, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-11, representing (i) a Regular Interest in REMIC 3, (ii) the right to receive the Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount and (iii) the obligation to pay the Class IO Distribution Amount.
 
“Class M-6 Principal Distribution Amount”: The excess of (x) the sum of (i) the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Senior Certificates (after taking into account the distribution of the Class A 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) 82.10% and (ii) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related Due Period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related Prepayment Period) and (B) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related Due Period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related Prepayment Period) minus the Overcollateralization Floor.
 
“Class M-7 Certificate”: Any one of the Class M-7 Certificates executed by the Trust Administrator, and authenticated and delivered by the Certificate Registrar, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-12, representing (i) a Regular Interest in REMIC 3, (ii) the right to receive the Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount and (iii) the obligation to pay the Class IO Distribution Amount.
 
“Class M-7 Principal Distribution Amount”: The excess of (x) the sum of (i) the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Senior 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) 85.10% and (ii) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related Due Period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related Prepayment Period) and (B) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related Due Period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related Prepayment Period) minus the Overcollateralization Floor.
 
“Class M-8 Certificate”: Any one of the Class M-8 Certificates executed by the Trust Administrator, and authenticated and delivered by the Certificate Registrar, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-13, representing (i) a Regular Interest in REMIC 3, (ii) the right to receive the Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount and (iii) the obligation to pay the Class IO Distribution Amount.
 
“Class M-8 Principal Distribution Amount”: The excess of (x) the sum of (i) the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Senior 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), (ii) 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) 87.60% and (ii) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related Due Period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related Prepayment Period) and (B) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related Due Period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related Prepayment Period) minus the Overcollateralization Floor.
 
“Class M-9 Certificate”: Any one of the Class M-9 Certificates executed by the Trust Administrator, and authenticated and delivered by the Certificate Registrar, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-14, representing (i) a Regular Interest in REMIC 3, (ii) the right to receive the Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount and (iii) the obligation to pay the Class IO Distribution Amount.
 
“Class M-9 Principal Distribution Amount”: The excess of (x) the sum of (i) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Senior 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) 89.60% and (ii) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related Due Period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related Prepayment Period) and (B) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related Due Period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related Prepayment Period) minus the Overcollateralization Floor.
 
“Class M-10 Certificate”: Any one of the Class M-10 Certificates executed by the Trust Administrator, and authenticated and delivered by the Certificate Registrar, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-15, representing (i) a Regular Interest in REMIC 3, (ii) the right to receive the Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount and (iii) the obligation to pay the Class IO Distribution Amount.
 
“Class M-10 Principal Distribution Amount”: The excess of (x) the sum of (i) the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Senior 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 M-10 Certificates immediately prior to such Distribution Date over (y) the lesser of (A) the product of (i) 91.60% and (ii) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related Due Period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related Prepayment Period) and (B) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related Due Period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related Prepayment Period) minus the Overcollateralization Floor.
 
“Class P Certificates”: Any one of the Class P Certificates executed by the Trust Administrator, and authenticated and delivered by the Certificate Registrar, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-18, representing a Regular Interest in REMIC 5.
 
“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 3 for purposes of the REMIC Provisions.
 
“Class R Certificate”: The Class R Certificate executed by the Trust Administrator, and authenticated and delivered by the Certificate Registrar, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-19 and evidencing the ownership of the Class R-1 Interest, the Class R-2 Interest and the Class R-3 Interest.
 
“Class R-X Certificate”: The Class R-X Certificate executed by the Trust Administrator, and authenticated and delivered by the Certificate Registrar, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A-20 and evidencing the ownership of the Class R-4 Interest, the Class R-5 Interest and the Class R-6 Interest.
 
“Class R-1 Interest”: The uncertificated Residual Interest in REMIC 1.
 
“Class R-2 Interest”: The uncertificated Residual Interest in REMIC 2.
 
“Class R-3 Interest”: The uncertificated Residual Interest in REMIC 3.
 
“Class R-4 Interest”: The uncertificated Residual Interest in REMIC 4.
 
“Class R-5 Interest”: The uncertificated Residual Interest in REMIC 5.
 
“Class R-6 Interest”: The uncertificated Residual Interest in REMIC 6.
 
“Close of Business”: As used herein, with respect to any Business Day, 5:00 p.m. (New York time).
 
“Closing Date”: April 6, 2006.
 
“Code”: The Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
 
“Collection Account”: The account or accounts created and maintained by the Servicer pursuant to Section 3.10(a), which shall be entitled “Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Servicer for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee, in trust for the registered Holders of Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-2,” which must be an Eligible Account.
 
“Commission”: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
 
“Compensating Interest”: With respect to the Servicer and any Principal Prepayment, the amount in respect of Prepayment Interest Shortfalls required to be paid by the Servicer pursuant to Section 3.24 from its own funds without right of reimbursement. With respect to the Master Servicer, the amount in respect of Prepayment Interest Shortfalls required to be paid by the Master Servicer pursuant to Section 3A.10 from its own funds without right of reimbursement except as provided in Section 3A.10.
 
“Corporate Trust Office”: The principal corporate trust office of the Trustee or the Trust Administrator, as the case may be, 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, (i) with respect to the Trustee, 1761 East St. Andrew Place, Santa Ana, California 92705-4934, or at such other address as the Trustee may designate from time to time by notice to the Certificateholders, the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Originator, and the Trust Administrator, or (ii) with respect to the Trust Administrator, (A) for Certificate transfer and surrender purposes, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Sixth Street and Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55479, Attention: Corporate Trust Services—Soundview 2006-2 and (B) for all other purposes, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., 9062 Old Annapolis Road, Columbia, Maryland 21045, Attention: Corporate Trust Services— Soundview 2006-2, or in each case, at such other address as the Trust Administrator may designate from time to time by notice to the Certificateholders, the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Originator and the Trustee.
 
“Corresponding Certificate”: With respect to each REMIC 2 Regular Interest set forth below, the corresponding Regular Certificate set forth in the table below:
 
REMIC 2 Regular Interest
Regular Certificate
LTA1
Class A-1
LTA2
Class A-2
LTA3
Class A-3
LTA4
Class A-4
LTM1
Class M-1
LTM2
Class M-2
LTM3
Class M-3
LTM4
Class M-4
LTM5
Class M-5
LTM6
Class M-6
LTM7
Class M-7
LTM8
Class M-8
LTM9
Class M-9
LTM10
Class M-10
LTB1
Class B-1
LTB2
Class B-2
LTB3
Class B-3
LTP
Class P

“Credit Enhancement Percentage”: For any Distribution Date, the percentage equivalent of a fraction, the numerator of which is the sum of the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Mezzanine Certificates, the Class B Certificates and the Class C Certificates, and the denominator of which is the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans, calculated prior to taking into account payments of principal on the Mortgage Loans and distribution of the Principal Distribution Amount to the Holders of the Certificates then entitled to distributions of principal on such Distribution Date.
 
“Credit Risk Management Agreement”: The respective agreements between the Credit Risk Manager and the Servicer and/or Master Servicer regarding the loss mitigation and advisory services to be provided by the Credit Risk Manager.
 
“Credit Risk Manager”: Clayton Fixed Income Services Inc., a Colorado corporation, formerly known as The Murrayhill Company, and its successors and assigns.
 
“Credit Risk Manager Fee”: The amount payable to the Credit Risk Manager on each Distribution Date as compensation for all services rendered by it in the exercise and performance of any of the powers and duties of the Credit Risk Manager under the Credit Risk Management Agreement and any other agreement pursuant to which the Credit Risk Manager is to perform any duties with respect to the Mortgage Loans, which amount shall equal one twelfth of the product of (i) the Credit Risk Manager Fee Rate (without regard to the words “per annum”) and (ii) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans and any related REO Properties as of the first day of the related Due Period.
 
“Credit Risk Manager Fee Rate”: 0.0125% per annum.
 
“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.
 
“Custodial Agreement”: The agreement dated March 1, 2006 among Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as trustee, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as custodian and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as master servicer and servicer.
 
“Custodian”: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as custodian of the Mortgage Files, or any successor thereto with respect to all of the Mortgage Loans other than the Centex Mortgage Loans. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as custodian of the Mortgage Files with respect to the Centex Mortgage Loans.
 
“Cut-off Date”: With respect to each Mortgage Loan, March 1, 2006.
 
“Cut-off Date Principal Balance”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, the unpaid Stated Principal Balance thereof as of the Cut-off Date of such Mortgage Loan (or as of the applicable date of substitution with respect to a Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan), after giving effect to scheduled payments due on or before the Cut-off Date, whether or not received.
 
“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 Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loan, which valuation results from a proceeding initiated under the Bankruptcy Code.
 
“Definitive Certificates”: As defined in Section 5.02(c) hereof.
 
“Deleted Mortgage Loan”: A Mortgage Loan replaced or to be replaced by one or more Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans.
 
“Delinquency Percentage”: For any Distribution Date, the percentage obtained by dividing (x) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of Mortgage Loans that are Delinquent 60 days or more (including Mortgage Loans that are in foreclosure, that have been converted to REO Properties or that have been discharged by reason of bankruptcy and are Delinquent 60 days or more) in each case, as of the last day of the previous calendar month by (y) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans (in each case, after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related Due Period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related Prepayment Period.
 
“Delinquent”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan and related Monthly Payment, the Monthly Payment due on a Due Date which is not made by the Close of Business on the next scheduled Due Date for such Mortgage Loan. For example, a Mortgage Loan is 60 or more days Delinquent if the Monthly Payment due on a Due Date is not made by the Close of Business on the second scheduled Due Date after such Due Date.
 
“Depositor”: Financial Asset Securities Corp., a Delaware corporation, or any successor in interest.
 
“Depository”: The initial Depository shall be The Depository Trust Company, whose nominee is Cede & Co., or any other organization registered as a “clearing agency” pursuant to Section 17A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Depository shall initially be the registered Holder of the Book-Entry Certificates. 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.
 
“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 any Distribution Date, the 15th day of the calendar month in which such Distribution Date occurs or, if such 15th day is not a Business Day, the Business Day immediately preceding such 15th 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 any REMIC other than through an Independent Contractor; provided, however, that the Trustee (or the Servicer or the Master Servicer on behalf of the Trustee) shall not be considered to Directly Operate an REO Property solely because the Trustee (or the Servicer or the Master 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”: A “disqualified organization” under Section 860E of the Code, which as of the Closing Date is any of: (i) the United States, any state or political subdivision thereof, any foreign government, any international organization, or any agency or instrumentality of any of the foregoing, (ii) any organization (other than a cooperative described in Section 521 of the Code) which is exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 1 of the Code unless such organization is subject to the tax imposed by Section 511 of the Code, (iii) any organization described in Section 1381(a)(2)(C) of the Code or (iv) an “electing large partnership” within the meaning of Section 775 of the Code. A corporation will not be treated as an instrumentality of the United States or of any state or political subdivision thereof, if all of its activities are subject to tax and a majority of its board of directors is not selected by a governmental unit. The term “United States”, “state” and “international organizations” shall have the meanings set forth in Section 7701 of the Code.
 
“Distribution Account”: The trust account or accounts created and maintained by the Trust Administrator pursuant to Section 3.10(b) which shall be entitled “Distribution Account, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trust Administrator, in trust for the registered Certificateholders of Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-2” and which must be an Eligible Account.
 
“Distribution Date”: The 25th day of any calendar month, or if such 25th day is not a Business Day, the Business Day immediately following such 25th day, commencing in April 2006.
 
“Due Date”: With respect to each Mortgage Loan and any Distribution Date, the first day of the calendar month in which such Distribution Date occurs on which the Monthly Payment for such Mortgage Loan was due (or, in the case of any Mortgage Loan under the terms of which the Monthly Payment for such Mortgage Loan was due on a day other than the first day of the calendar month in which such Distribution Date occurs, the day during the related Due Period on which such Monthly Payment was due), exclusive of any days of grace.
 
“Due Period”: With respect to any Distribution Date, the period commencing on the second day of the month preceding the month in which such Distribution Date occurs and ending on the first day of the month in which such Distribution Date occurs.
 
“Eligible Account”: Any of (i) an account or accounts maintained with a federal or state chartered depository institution or trust company the short-term unsecured debt obligations of which (or, in the case of a depository institution or trust company that is the principal subsidiary of a holding company, the short-term unsecured debt obligations of such holding company) are rated A-1+ by S&P, F-1 by Fitch and P-1 by Moody’s (or comparable ratings if S&P, Fitch and Moody’s are not the Rating Agencies) at the time any amounts are held on deposit therein, (ii) an account or accounts the deposits in which are fully insured by the FDIC up to the insured amount, (iii) a trust account or accounts maintained with the trust department of a federal or state chartered depository institution, national banking association or trust company acting in its fiduciary capacity or (iv) an account otherwise acceptable to each Rating Agency without reduction or withdrawal of their then current ratings of the Certificates as evidenced by a letter from each Rating Agency to the Trust Administrator and the Trustee. Eligible Accounts may bear interest.
 
“ERISA”: The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended.
 
“Escrow Payments”: The amounts constituting ground rents, taxes, assessments, water rates, fire and hazard insurance premiums and other payments required to be escrowed by the Mortgagor with the mortgagee pursuant to any Mortgage Loan.
 
“Excess Overcollateralized Amount”: With respect to the Fixed Rate Certificates and the Floating Rate Certificates and any Distribution Date, the excess, if any, of (i) the Overcollateralized Amount for such Distribution Date, assuming that 100% of the Principal Remittance Amount is applied as a principal payment on such Distribution Date and (ii) any amounts received under the Interest Rate Swap Agreement for such purposes over (iii) the Overcollateralization Target Amount for such Distribution Date.
 
“Exchange Act”: The Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder.
 
“Extra Principal Distribution Amount”: With respect to any Distribution Date, the lesser of (x) the Monthly Interest Distributable Amount distributable on the Class C Certificates on such Distribution Date as reduced by Realized Losses allocated thereto with respect to such Distribution Date pursuant to Section 4.08 and (y) the Overcollateralization Deficiency Amount for such Distribution Date.
 
“Extraordinary Trust Fund Expense”: Any amounts reimbursable to the Master Servicer pursuant to Section 3A.03 or Section 6.03, to the Servicer, the Trustee or the Trust Administrator, or any director, officer, employee or agent of the Trustee or the Trust Administrator from the Trust Fund pursuant to Section 6.03, Section 8.05 or Section 10.01(c) and any amounts payable from the Distribution Account in respect of taxes pursuant to Section 10.01(g)(iii).
 
“Fannie Mae”: Federal National Mortgage Association or any successor thereto.
 
“Fixed Rate Certificates”: The Class B-3 Certificates.
 
“Fixed Swap Payment”: With respect to any Distribution Date, a fixed amount equal to the related amount set forth in the Interest Rate Swap Agreement.
 
“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 related Originator, the Seller or the Servicer pursuant to or as contemplated by Section 2.03, Section 3.16(c) or Section 10.01, 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.
 
“Fitch”: Fitch Ratings, or its successor in interest.
 
“Floating Rate Certificates”: The Class A Certificates, the Mezzanine Certificates and the Class B Certificates (other than the Class B-3 Certificates).
 
“Floating Swap Payment”: With respect to any Distribution Date, a floating amount equal to the product of (i) Swap LIBOR, (ii) the related Base Calculation Amount (as defined in the Interest Rate Swap Agreement), (iii) 250 and (iv) a fraction, the numerator of which is the actual number of days elapsed from and including the previous Floating Rate Payer Payment Date (as defined in the Interest Rate Swap Agreement) to but excluding the current Floating Rate Payer Payment (or, for the first Floating Rate Payer Payment Date, the actual number of days elapsed from the Closing Date to but excluding the first Floating Rate Payer Payment Date), and the denominator of which is 360.
 
“Form 8-K Disclosure Information”: The meaning set forth in Section 4.06(a)(iii).
 
“Formula Rate”: For any Distribution Date and the Floating Rate Certificates, the lesser of (a) the sum of (i) LIBOR plus (ii) the related Certificate Margin and (b) the Maximum Cap Rate.
 
“Freddie Mac”: The Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, or any successor thereto.
 
“Gross Margin”: With respect to each Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Loan, the fixed percentage set forth in the related Mortgage Note that is added to the Index on each Adjustment Date in accordance with the terms of the related Mortgage Note used to determine the Mortgage Rate for such Mortgage Loan.
 
“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 M-10, Class B-1 Certificates, Class B-2 Certificates and Class B-3 Certificates.
 
“Indenture”: An indenture relating to the issuance of notes secured by the Class C Certificates, the Class P Certificates and/or the Class R Certificates (or any portion thereof).
 
“Independent”: When used with respect to any specified Person, any such Person who (a) is in fact independent of the Depositor, the Servicer or the Master Servicer and their respective Affiliates, (b) does not have any direct financial interest in or any material indirect financial interest in the Depositor or the Servicer or any Affiliate thereof, and (c) is not connected with the Depositor or 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 or 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 or the Servicer or any Affiliate thereof, as the case may be.
 
“Independent Contractor”: Either (i) any Person (other than the Servicer or the Master Servicer) that would be an “independent contractor” with respect to any of the REMICs created hereunder within the meaning of Section 856(d)(3) of the Code if such REMIC 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 each such REMIC does not receive or derive any income from such Person and provided that the relationship between such Person and such REMIC 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 and the Master Servicer) if the Trust Administrator has received an Opinion of Counsel for the benefit of the Trustee and the Trust Administrator 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.
 
“Index”: With respect to each Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Loan and with respect to each related Adjustment Date, the index as specified in the related Mortgage Note.
 
“Initial Certificate Principal Balance”: With respect to any Regular Certificate, the amount designated “Initial Certificate Principal Balance” on the face thereof.
 
“Insurance Proceeds”: Proceeds of any title policy, hazard policy or other insurance policy covering a Mortgage Loan, to the extent such proceeds are received by the Servicer and 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.
 
“Interest Determination Date”: With respect to the Floating Rate Certificates and each Accrual Period, the second LIBOR Business Day preceding the commencement of such Accrual Period.
 
“Interest Rate Swap Agreement”: The 1992 ISDA Master Agreement (Multicurrency-Cross Border) dated as of April 6, 2006 (together with the schedule thereto, the Master Agreement) between the Bank of New York and the Trust Administrator (in its capacity as Supplemental Interest Trust Trustee).
 
“Interest Remittance Amount”: With respect to any Distribution Date, that portion of the Available Funds for such Distribution Date attributable to interest received or advanced with respect to the Mortgage Loans.
 
“Late Collections”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, all amounts received by the Servicer subsequent to the Determination Date immediately following any related 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 on a contractual basis for such Due Period and not previously recovered.
 
“LIBOR”: With respect to each Accrual Period, the rate determined by the Trust Administrator on the related Interest Determination Date on the basis of the London interbank offered rate for one-month United States dollar deposits, as such rate appears on the Telerate Page 3750, as of 11:00 a.m. (London time) on such Interest Determination Date. If such rate does not appear on Telerate Page 3750, the rate for such Interest Determination Date will be determined on the basis of the offered rates of the Reference Banks for one-month United States dollar deposits, as of 11:00 a.m. (London time) on such Interest Determination Date. The Trust Administrator will request the principal London office of each of the Reference Banks to provide a quotation of its rate. On such Interest Determination Date, LIBOR for the related Accrual Period will be established by the Trust Administrator as follows:
 
(i)  If on such Interest Determination Date two or more Reference Banks provide such offered quotations, LIBOR for the related Accrual Period shall be the arithmetic mean of such offered quotations (rounded upwards if necessary to the nearest whole multiple of 1/16 of 1%); and
 
(ii)  If on such Interest Determination Date fewer than two Reference Banks provide such offered quotations, LIBOR for the related Accrual Period shall be the higher of (i) LIBOR as determined on the previous Interest Determination Date and (ii) the Reserve Interest Rate.
 
“LIBOR Business Day”: Any day on which banks in London, England and The City of New York are open and conducting transactions in foreign currency and exchange.
 
“Liquidated Mortgage Loan”: As to any Distribution Date, any Mortgage Loan in respect of which the Servicer has determined, in accordance with the servicing procedures specified herein, as of the end of the related Prepayment Period, that all Liquidation Proceeds which it expects to recover with respect to the liquidation of the Mortgage Loan or disposition of the related REO Property have been 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 the Trust Fund by reason of its being purchased, sold or replaced pursuant to or as contemplated by Section 2.03, Section 3.16(c) or Section 10.01. 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 the Trust Fund by reason of its being sold or purchased pursuant to Section 3.23 or Section 10.01.
 
“Liquidation Proceeds”: The amount (other than 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 by means of 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 10.01.
 
“Loan-to-Value Ratio”: As of any date and as to any Mortgage Loan, the fraction, expressed as a percentage, the numerator of which is the Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loan and the denominator of which is the Value of the related Mortgaged Property.
 
“Losses”: As defined in Section 9.03.
 
“Lost Note Affidavit”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan as to which the original Mortgage Note has been permanently lost, misplaced or destroyed and has not been replaced, an affidavit from the related Originator certifying that the original Mortgage Note has been lost, misplaced or destroyed (together with a copy of the related Mortgage Note) and indemnifying the Trust against any loss, cost or liability resulting from the failure to deliver the original Mortgage Note in the form of Exhibit H hereto.
 
“Majority Certificateholders”: The Holders of Certificates evidencing at least 51% of the Voting Rights.
 
“Marker Rate”: With respect to the Class C Interest and any Distribution Date, a per annum rate equal to two (2) times the weighted average of the Uncertificated REMIC 2 Pass-Through Rates for each REMIC 2 Regular Interest (other than REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTAA, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTIO and REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTP), with the rate on each such REMIC 2 Regular Interest (other than REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTZZ) subject to a cap equal to the Pass-Through Rate for the Corresponding Certificate for the purpose of this calculation; and with the rate on REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTZZ subject to a cap of zero for the purpose of this calculation; provided, however, that solely for this purpose, calculations of the Uncertificated REMIC 2 Pass-Through Rate and the related caps with respect to each such REMIC 2 Regular Interest (other than REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTB3 and REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTZZ) shall be multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the actual number of days in the related Accrual Period and the denominator of which is 30.
 
“Master Agreement”: Either of the Master Mortgage Loan Purchase and Interim Servicing Agreement, between an Originator and the Seller.
 
“Master Servicer”: As of the Closing Date, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and thereafter, its respective successors in interest who meet the qualifications of the Master Servicer under this Agreement or any successor appointed hereunder. The Master Servicer and the Trust Administrator shall at all times be the same Person.
 
“Master Servicer Event of Termination”: One or more of the events described in Section 7.01(b).
 
“Master Servicing Compensation”: The meaning specified in Section 3A.09.
 
“Master Servicing Transfer Costs”: Shall mean all reasonable out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred by the Trustee in connection with the transfer of master servicing from a predecessor master servicer, including, without limitation, any reasonable costs or expenses associated with the complete transfer of all servicing data and the completion, correction or manipulation of such servicing data as may be required by the Trustee (or other successor master servicer) to correct any errors or insufficiencies in the servicing data or otherwise to enable the Trustee (or other successor master servicer) to master service the Mortgage Loans properly and effectively.
 
“Maximum Cap Rate”: For any Distribution Date with respect to the Fixed Rate Certificates and the Floating Rate Certificates, a per annum rate equal to (i) the sum of (x) the weighted average of the Adjusted Net Maximum Mortgage Rates of the Mortgage Loans, weighted on the basis of the outstanding Stated Principal Balances of the Mortgage Loans as of the first day of the calendar month preceding the month of such Distribution Date and (y) an amount, expressed as a percentage, equal to a fraction, the numerator of which is equal to the Net Swap Payment made by the Swap Provider and the denominator of which is equal to the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans, multiplied by 12 and (ii) with respect to the Floating Rate Certificates, 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 Accrual Period.
 
“Maximum Mortgage Rate”: With respect to each Mortgage Loan, the percentage set forth in the related Mortgage Note as the maximum Mortgage Rate thereunder.
 
“Maximum Uncertificated Accrued Interest Deferral Amount”: With respect to any Distribution Date, the excess of (a) accrued interest at the Uncertificated REMIC 2 Pass-Through Rate applicable to REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTZZ for such Distribution Date on a balance equal to the Uncertificated Principal Balance of REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTZZ minus the REMIC 2 Overcollateralization Amount, in each case for such Distribution Date, over (b) the sum of the Uncertificated Accrued Interest on REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA1, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA2, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA3, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA4, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM1, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM2, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM3, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM4, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM5, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM6, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM7, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM8, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM9, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM10, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTB1, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTB2 and REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTB3 with the rate on each such REMIC 2 Regular Interest subject to a cap equal to the Pass-Through Rate for the related Corresponding Certificate for the purpose of this calculation; provided, however, that for this purpose, calculations of the Uncertificated REMIC 2 Pass-Through Rate and the related caps with respect to each such REMIC 2 Regular Interest (other than REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTB3 and REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTZZ) shall be multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the actual number of days elapsed in the related Accrual Period and the denominator of which is 30.
 
“MERS”: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware, or any successor thereto.
 
“MERS® System”: The system of recording transfers of Mortgages electronically maintained by MERS.
 
“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, Class M-9 Certificate or Class M-10 Certificate.
 
“MIN”: The Mortgage Identification Number for Mortgage Loans registered with MERS on the MERS® System.
 
“Minimum Mortgage Rate”: With respect to each Mortgage Loan, the percentage set forth in the related Mortgage Note as the minimum Mortgage Rate thereunder.
 
“MOM Loan”: With respect to any applicable Mortgage Loan, MERS acting as the mortgagee of such Mortgage Loan, solely as nominee for the originator of such Mortgage Loan and its successors and assigns, at the origination thereof.
 
“Monthly Interest Distributable Amount”: With respect to the Fixed Rate Certificates, the Floating Rate Certificates and the Class C Certificates and any Distribution Date, the amount of interest accrued during the related Accrual Period at the related Pass-Through Rate on the Certificate Principal Balance (or Notional Amount in the case of the Class C Certificates) of such Class immediately prior to such Distribution Date, in each case, reduced by any Net Prepayment Interest Shortfalls and Relief Act Interest Shortfalls (allocated to such Certificate based on its respective entitlements to interest irrespective of any Net Prepayment Interest Shortfalls and Relief Act Interest Shortfalls for such Distribution Date).
 
“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, (ii) any modifications to a Mortgage Loan pursuant to Section 3.07 and (iii) 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 clause (ii) of Section 3.07 and (c) on the assumption that all other amounts, if any, due under such Mortgage Loan are paid when due.
 
“Moody’s”: Moody’s Investors Service, Inc., or its successor in interest.
 
“Mortgage”: The mortgage, deed of trust or other instrument creating a first or second lien on, or first or second 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 pursuant to Section 2.01 or Section 2.03(d) as from time to time held as a part of the Trust Fund, the Mortgage Loans so held being identified in the Mortgage Loan Schedule.
 
“Mortgage Loan Schedule”: As of any date, the list of Mortgage Loans included in REMIC 1 on such date, separately identifying the Mortgage Loans, attached hereto as Exhibit D. The Mortgage Loan Schedule shall be prepared by the Seller and shall set forth the following information with respect to each Mortgage Loan, as applicable:
 
(1)  
the Mortgage Loan identifying number;
 
(2)  
[reserved];
 
(3)  
the state and zip code of the Mortgaged Property;
 
(4)  
a code indicating whether the Mortgaged Property was represented by the borrower, at the time of origination, as being owner-occupied;
 
(5)  
the type of Residential Dwelling constituting the Mortgaged Property;
 
(6)  
the original months to maturity;
 
(7)  
the stated remaining months to maturity from the Cut-off Date based on the original amortization schedule;
 
(8)  
the Loan-to-Value Ratio at origination;
 
(9)  
the Mortgage Rate in effect immediately following the Cut-off Date;
 
(10)  
the date on which the first Monthly Payment was due on the Mortgage Loan;
 
(11)  
the stated maturity date;
 
(12)  
the amount of the Monthly Payment at origination;
 
(13)  
the amount of the Monthly Payment due on the first Due Date after the Cut-off Date;
 
(14)  
the last Due Date on which a Monthly Payment was actually applied to the unpaid Stated Principal Balance;
 
(15)  
the original principal amount of the Mortgage Loan;
 
(16)  
the Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loan as of the Close of Business on the Cut-off Date;
 
(17)  
a code indicating the purpose of the Mortgage Loan (i.e., purchase financing, rate/term refinancing, cash-out refinancing);
 
(18)  
the Mortgage Rate at origination;
 
(19)  
a code indicating the documentation program (i.e., full documentation, limited income verification, no income verification, alternative income verification);
 
(20)  
the risk grade;
 
(21)  
the Value of the Mortgaged Property;
 
(22)  
the sale price of the Mortgaged Property, if applicable;
 
(23)  
the actual unpaid principal balance of the Mortgage Loan as of the Cut-off Date;
 
(24)  
the type and term of the related Prepayment Charge;
 
(25)  
with respect to any Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Loan, the rounding code, the Minimum Mortgage Rate, the Maximum Mortgage Rate, the Gross Margin, the next Adjustment Date and the Periodic Rate Cap;
 
(26)  
the program code;
 
(27)  
the lien priority; and
 
(28)  
the MIN, if applicable.
 
The Mortgage Loan Schedule shall set forth the following information with respect to the Mortgage Loans as of the Cut-off Date: (1) the number of Mortgage Loans; (2) the current Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans; (3) the weighted average Mortgage Rate of the Mortgage Loans and (4) the weighted average remaining term to maturity of the Mortgage Loans. The Mortgage Loan Schedule shall be amended from time to time by the Servicer in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. With respect to any Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan, Cut-off Date shall refer to the Cut-off Date for such Mortgage Loan, determined in accordance with the definition of Cut-off Date herein. On the Closing Date, the Depositor will deliver to the Servicer, as of the Cut-off Date, an electronic copy of the Mortgage Loan Schedule.
 
“Mortgage Note”: The original executed note or other evidence of indebtedness evidencing the indebtedness of a Mortgagor under a Mortgage Loan.
 
“Mortgage Pool”: The pool of Mortgage Loans, identified on Exhibit D from time to time, and any REO Properties acquired in respect thereof.
 
“Mortgage Rate”: With respect to each fixed-rate Mortgage Loan, the rate set forth in the related Mortgage Note. With respect to each Adjustable-Rate 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 (A) as of any date of determination until the first Adjustment Date following the Cut-off Date shall be the rate set forth in the Mortgage Loan Schedule as the Mortgage Rate in effect immediately following the Cut-off Date and (B) as of any date of determination thereafter shall be the rate as adjusted on the most recent Adjustment Date, to equal the sum, rounded to the next highest or nearest 0.125% (as provided in the Mortgage Note), of the Index, determined as set forth in the related Mortgage Note, plus the related Gross Margin subject to the limitations set forth in the related Mortgage Note. 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 a fee simple estate in a parcel of real property improved by a Residential Dwelling.
 
“Mortgagor”: The obligor on a Mortgage Note.
 
“Net Liquidation Proceeds”: With respect to any Liquidated Mortgage Loan or any other disposition of related Mortgaged Property (including REO Property) the related Liquidation Proceeds and Insurance Proceeds net of Advances, Servicing Advances, Servicing Fees and any other accrued and unpaid servicing fees or ancillary income received and retained in connection with the liquidation of such Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property.
 
“Net Monthly Excess Cashflow”: With respect to each Distribution Date, the sum of (a) any Overcollateralization Release Amount for such Distribution Date and (b) the excess of (x) Available Funds for such Distribution Date over (y) the sum for such Distribution Date of (A) the Monthly Interest Distributable Amounts for the Fixed Rate Certificates and the Floating Rate Certificates, (B) the Unpaid Interest Shortfall Amounts for the Senior Certificates and (C) 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 date over the related Compensating Interest.
 
“Net WAC Rate”: For any Distribution Date with respect to the Fixed Rate Certificates and the Floating Rate Certificates, a per annum rate (which rate, in the case of the Floating Rate Certificates, 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 Accrual Period) equal to the weighted average of the Adjusted Net Mortgage Rates of the Mortgage Loans, weighted based on their outstanding Stated Principal Balances as of the first day of the calendar month preceding the month in which the Distribution Date occurs minus (i) an amount, expressed as a percentage, equal to the product of (x) the Net Swap Payment, if any, paid by the Trust for such Distribution Date divided by the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans and (y) 12 and (ii) an amount, expressed as a percentage, equal to the product of (x) the Swap Termination Payment, if any, due from the Trust (other than any Swap Termination Payment resulting from a Swap Provider Trigger Event) for such Distribution Date divided by the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans, and (y) 12. For federal income tax purposes, the equivalent of the foregoing shall be expressed as a per annum rate (which rate, in the case of the Floating Rate Certificates, 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 Accrual Period) equal to the weighted average of the Uncertificated REMIC 2 Pass-Through Rates on each REMIC 2 Regular Interest (other than REMIC 2 Regular Interests LTIO), weighted on the basis of the Uncertificated Principal Balance of each such REMIC 2 Regular Interest.
 
“Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount”: With respect to the Fixed Rate Certificates and the Floating Rate Certificates and any Distribution Date, the sum of (A) the positive excess of (i) the amount of interest accrued on such Class of Certificates on such Distribution Date calculated at the related Formula Rate over (ii) the amount of interest accrued on such Class of Certificates at the Net WAC Rate for such Distribution Date and (B) the Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount for the previous Distribution Date not previously paid, together with interest thereon at a rate equal to the related Formula Rate for the most recently ended Accrual Period.
 
“Net WAC Rate Carryover Reserve Account”: The account established and maintained pursuant to Section 3.28.
 
“New Lease”: Any lease of REO Property entered into on behalf of the Trust, including any lease renewed or extended on behalf of the Trust if the Trust has the right to renegotiate the terms of such lease.
 
“Nonrecoverable Advance”: Any Advance or 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 or the Master Servicer, as applicable, will not be ultimately recoverable from Late Collections, Insurance Proceeds, Liquidation Proceeds or condemnation 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.
 
“Notional Amount”: Immediately prior to any Distribution Date with respect to the Class C Interest, the aggregate Uncertificated Principal Balance of the REMIC 2 Regular Interests (other than the REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTP).
 
“Offered Certificates”: The Class A Certificates and the Mezzanine Certificates offered to the public pursuant to the Prospectus Supplement.
 
“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 Master Servicer, the Originators, the Seller or the Depositor, as applicable.
 
“Opinion of Counsel”: A written opinion of counsel, who may, without limitation, be a salaried counsel for the Depositor, the Seller, the Servicer or the Master Servicer, acceptable to the Trustee, if such opinion is delivered to the Trustee, or acceptable to the Trust Administrator, if such opinion is delivered to the Trust Administrator, except that any opinion of counsel relating to (a) the qualification of any REMIC as a REMIC or (b) compliance with the REMIC Provisions must be an opinion of Independent counsel.
 
“Optional Termination Date”: The first Distribution Date on which the Terminator may opt to terminate the Trust Fund pursuant to Section 10.01.
 
Original Class Certificate Principal Balance”: With respect to the Fixed Rate Certificates, the Floating Rate Certificates, the Class C Certificates, the Class C Interest, the Class IO Interest, REMIC 6 Regular Interest SWAP IO, the Class P Certificates and the Class P Interest, the corresponding amounts set forth opposite such Class above in the Preliminary Statement.
 
“Originator”: Each of Aames Capital Corp., Centex Home Equity Company, LLC, Long Beach Mortgage Company Meritage Mortgage Corporation and NovaStar Mortgage, Inc. or their respective successor in interest, as the context requires.
 
“Overcollateralization Deficiency Amount”: With respect to any Distribution Date, the amount, if any, by which the Overcollateralization Target Amount exceeds the Overcollateralized Amount on such Distribution Date (assuming that 100% of the Principal Remittance Amount is applied as a principal distribution on such Distribution Date).
 
“Overcollateralization Floor”: $4,050,499.14
 
“Overcollateralization Release Amount”: With respect to any Distribution Date, the lesser of (x) the Principal Remittance Amount for such Distribution Date and (y) the Excess Overcollateralized Amount.
 
“Overcollateralization Target Amount”: With respect to any Distribution Date, (i) prior to the Stepdown Date, an amount equal to 1.20% of the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the Cut-off Date, (ii) on or after the Stepdown Date provided a Trigger Event is not in effect, the greater of (A) 2.40% of the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related Due Period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related Prepayment Period) and (B) the Overcollateralization Floor and (iii) on or after the Stepdown Date 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 Fixed Rate Certificates and the Floating Rate Certificates to zero, the Overcollateralization Target Amount shall be zero.
 
“Overcollateralized Amount”: For any Distribution Date, the amount equal to (i) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related Due Period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related Prepayment Period) minus (ii) the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Fixed Rate Certificates, the Floating Rate Certificates and the Class P Certificates as of such Distribution Date 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.
 
“Pass-Through Rate”: With respect to the Fixed Rate Certificates and any Distribution Date, the lesser of (x) the related fixed rate per annum set forth below for such Distribution Date and (y) the Net WAC Rate for such Distribution Date.
 
Class
Fixed Rate
(1)
(2)
B-3
5.000% per annum
5.500% per annum
__________
(1) For the Accrual Period for each Distribution Date on or prior to the Optional Termination Date.
(2) For each other Accrual Period.
 
With respect to the Floating Rate Certificates and any Distribution Date, the lesser of (a) the related Formula Rate and (b) the Net WAC Rate for such Distribution Date.
 
With respect to the Class C 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 2 Regular Interest LTP and (ii) interest on the Uncertificated Balance of each REMIC 2 Regular Interest listed in clause (y) at a rate equal to the related Uncertificated REMIC 2 Pass-Through Rate minus the Marker Rate and the denominator of which is (y) the aggregate Uncertificated Principal Balance of REMIC 2 Regular Interests LTAA, LTA1, LTA2, LTA3, LTA4, LTM1, LTM2, LTM3, LTM4, LTM5, LTM6, LTM7, LTM8, LTM9, LTM10, LTB1, LTB2, LTB3 and LTZZ.
 
With respect to the Class C Certificates, 100% of the interest distributable to the Class C Interest, expressed as a per annum rate.
 
The Class IO Interest shall not have a Pass-Through Rate, but interest for such Regular Interest and each Distribution Date shall be an amount equal to 100% of the amounts distributable to REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTIO.
 
The REMIC 6 Regular Interest SWAP-IO Interest shall not have a Pass-Through Rate, but interest for such Regular Interest and each Distribution Date shall be an amount equal to 100% of the amounts distributable to the Class IO Interest for such Distribution Date.
 
The Class P Certificates, Class R Certificates and Class R-X Certificates will not accrue interest and therefore will not have a Pass-Through Rate.
 
“Paying Agent”: Any paying agent appointed pursuant to Section 5.05.
 
“Percentage Interest”: With respect to any Certificate (other than a Residual Certificate), a fraction, expressed as a percentage, the numerator of which is the Initial Certificate Principal Balance represented by such Certificate and the denominator of which is the Original Class Certificate Principal Balance of the related Class. With respect to a Residual Certificate, the portion of the Class evidenced thereby, expressed as a percentage, as stated on the face of such Certificate; provided, however, that the sum of all such percentages for each such Class totals 100%.
 
“Periodic Rate Cap”: With respect to each Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Loan and any Adjustment Date therefor, the fixed percentage set forth in the related Mortgage Note, which is the maximum amount by which the Mortgage Rate for such Mortgage Loan may increase or decrease (without regard to the Maximum Mortgage Rate or the Minimum Mortgage Rate) on such Adjustment Date from the Mortgage Rate in effect immediately prior to such Adjustment Date.
 
“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 or managed by the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trustee, the Trust Administrator or any of their respective Affiliates or for which an Affiliate of the Trustee or the Trust Administrator serves as an advisor:
 
(1)  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;
 
(2)  (A) demand and time deposits in, certificates of deposit of, bankers’ acceptances issued by or federal funds sold by any depository institution or trust company (including the Trustee or its agent acting in their respective commercial capacities) incorporated under the laws of the United States of America or any state thereof and subject to supervision and examination by federal and/or state authorities, so long as, at the time of such investment or contractual commitment providing for such investment, such depository institution or trust company (or, if the only Rating Agency is S&P, in the case of the principal depository institution in a depository institution holding company, debt obligations of the depository institution holding company) or its ultimate parent has a short-term uninsured debt rating in one of the two highest available ratings of Moody’s and the highest available rating category of Fitch and S&P and provided that each such investment has an original maturity of no more than 365 days; and provided further that, if the only Rating Agency is S&P and if the depository or trust company is a principal subsidiary of a bank holding company and the debt obligations of such subsidiary are not separately rated, the applicable rating shall be that of the bank holding company; and, provided further that, if the original maturity of such short- term obligations of a domestic branch of a foreign depository institution or trust company shall exceed 30 days, the short-term rating of such institution shall be A-1+ in the case of S&P if S&P is the Rating Agency; and (B) any other demand or time deposit or deposit which is fully insured by the FDIC;
 
(3)  repurchase obligations with a term not to exceed 30 days with respect to any security described in clause (i) above and entered into with a depository institution or trust company (acting as principal) rated F-1+ or higher by Fitch, P-1 by Moody’s and rated A-1+ or higher by S&P, provided, however, that collateral transferred pursuant to such repurchase obligation must be of the type described in clause (i) above and must (A) be valued daily at current market prices plus accrued interest, (B) pursuant to such valuation, be equal, at all times, to 105% of the cash transferred by the Trust Administrator in exchange for such collateral and (C) be delivered to the Trust Administrator or, if the Trust Administrator is supplying the collateral, an agent for the Trust Administrator, in such a manner as to accomplish perfection of a security interest in the collateral by possession of certificated securities;
 
(4)  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 S&P (and if rated by any other Rating Agency, also by such other Rating Agency) in its highest long-term unsecured rating category at the time of such investment or contractual commitment providing for such investment;
 
(5)  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 S&P (and if rated by any other Rating Agency, also by such other Rating Agency) in its highest short-term unsecured debt rating available at the time of such investment;
 
(6)  units of money market funds, including those money market funds managed or advised by the Trust Administrator or its Affiliates, that have been rated “AAA” by Fitch (if rated by Fitch), “Aaa” by Moody’s and “AAAm” or “AAAm-G” by S&P; and
 
(i)  if previously confirmed in writing to the Trustee and the Trust Administrator, any other demand, money market or time deposit, or any other obligation, security or investment, as may be acceptable to the Rating Agencies in writing as a permitted investment of funds backing securities having ratings equivalent to its highest initial rating of the Senior Certificates;
 
provided, 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 a non-U.S. Person.
 
“Person”: Any individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, joint venture, association, joint stock company, trust, unincorporated organization or government or any agency or political subdivision thereof.
 
“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.
 
“Pool Balance”: As of any date of determination, the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of such date.
 
“Prepayment Assumption”: As defined in the Prospectus Supplement.
 
“Prepayment Charge”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, the charges or premiums, if any, due in connection with a full or partial Principal Prepayment of such Mortgage Loan in accordance with the terms thereof (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 the Trust Fund on such date, attached hereto as Schedule I (including the prepayment charge summary attached thereto). The Prepayment Charge Schedule shall set forth the following information with respect to each Prepayment Charge:
 
(ii)  the Mortgage Loan identifying number;
 
(iii)  a code indicating the type of Prepayment Charge;
 
(iv)  the state of origination of the related Mortgage Loan;
 
(v)  the date on which the first monthly payment was due on the related Mortgage Loan;
 
(vi)  the term of the related Prepayment Charge; and
 
(vii)  the Stated Principal Balance of the related Mortgage Loan as of the Cut-off Date.
 
“Prepayment Interest Excess”: With respect to any Distribution Date, for each Mortgage Loan that was the subject of a Principal Prepayment in full during the portion of the related Prepayment Period occurring between the first day and the fifteenth day of the calendar month in which such Distribution Date occurs, an amount equal to interest (to the extent received) at the applicable Net Mortgage Rate on the amount of such Principal Prepayment in full for the number of days commencing on the first day of the calendar month in which such Distribution Date occurs and ending on the date on which such prepayment is so applied.
 
“Prepayment Interest Shortfall”: With respect to any Distribution Date, for each Mortgage Loan that was the subject of a Principal Prepayment during the portion of the related Prepayment Period occurring from the first day of the related Prepayment Period through the last day of the calendar month preceding the month in which such Distribution Date occurs, an amount equal to one-month’s interest at the applicable Net Mortgage Rate less any payments made by the Mortgagor on the amount of such Principal Prepayment for the number of days commencing on the date such Principal Prepayment is received and ending on the last day of the calendar month preceding the month in which such Distribution Date occurs.
 
“Prepayment Period”: With respect to any Distribution Date, the period commencing on the 16th day of the calendar month preceding the calendar month in which such Distribution Date occurs (or, in the case of the first Distribution Date, from January 1, 2006) and ending on the 15th day of the calendar month in which the related Distribution Date occurs.
 
“Principal Balance”: As to any Mortgage Loan other than a Liquidated Mortgage Loan, and any day, the related Cut-off Date Principal Balance, minus all collections credited against the Cut-off Date Principal Balance of any such Mortgage Loan. For purposes of this definition, a Liquidated Mortgage Loan shall be deemed to have a Principal Balance equal to the Principal Balance of the related Mortgage Loan as of the final recovery of related Liquidation Proceeds and a Principal Balance of zero thereafter. As to any REO Property and any day, the Principal Balance of the related Mortgage Loan immediately prior to such Mortgage Loan becoming REO Property minus any REO Principal Amortization received with respect thereto on or prior to such day.
 
“Principal Distribution Amount”: With respect to any Distribution Date, the sum of (i) the Basic Principal Distribution Amount for such Distribution Date and (ii) the Extra Principal Distribution 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, that portion of Available Funds equal to the sum of (i) each scheduled payment of principal collected or advanced by the Servicer that were due during the related Due Period, (ii) the principal portion of all partial and full Principal Prepayments applied by the Servicer during the related Prepayment Period, (iii) the principal portion of all related Net Liquidation Proceeds, Insurance Proceeds and Subsequent Recoveries received during the related Prepayment Period with respect to the Mortgage Loans, (iv) that portion of the Purchase Price, representing principal of any repurchased Mortgage Loan, deposited to the Collection Account during the related Prepayment Period, (v) the principal portion of any related Substitution Adjustments deposited in the Collection Account during the related Prepayment Period and (vi) on the Distribution Date on which the Trust Fund is to be terminated pursuant to Section 10.01, that portion of the Termination Price, in respect of principal.
 
“Prospectus Supplement”: That certain Prospectus Supplement dated March 17, 2006 relating to the public offering of the Offered Certificates.
 
“Purchase Price”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan or REO Property to be purchased by the Seller or the Servicer pursuant to or as contemplated by Section 2.03, Section 3.16(c) or Section 10.01, and as confirmed by an Officers’ Certificate from the party purchasing the Mortgage Loan 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 10.01), (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 Advances that as of the date of purchase had been distributed as or to cover REO Imputed Interest pursuant to Section 4.04, (iii) any unreimbursed Servicing Advances and 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 3.23 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, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator 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 Fund in connection with any violation with respect to such loan of any predatory or abusive lending law. With respect to each Originator and any Mortgage Loan or REO Property to be purchased pursuant to or as contemplated by Section 2.03 or 10.01, and as confirmed by a certificate of an Officers’ Certificate of the related Originator to the Trustee, an amount equal to the amount set forth pursuant to the terms of the related Master Agreement.
 
“Qualified Insurer”: Any insurance company acceptable to Fannie Mae.
 
“Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan”: With respect to the Seller, 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 Stated Principal Balance (or in the case of a substitution of more than one mortgage loan for a Deleted Mortgage Loan, an aggregate Stated 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, and not more than 5% less than, the outstanding 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) if the Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan is an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Loan, have a Maximum Mortgage Rate not less than the Maximum Mortgage Rate on the Deleted Mortgage Loan, (iv) if the Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan is an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Loan, have a Minimum Mortgage Rate not less than the Minimum Mortgage Rate of the Deleted Mortgage Loan, (v) if the Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan is an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Loan, have a Gross Margin equal to or greater than the Gross Margin of the Deleted Mortgage Loan, (vi) if the Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan is an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Loan, have a next Adjustment Date not more than two months later than the next Adjustment Date on the Deleted Mortgage Loan, (vii) have a remaining term to maturity not greater than (and not more than one year less than) that of the Deleted Mortgage Loan, (viii) be current as of the date of substitution, (ix) 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, (x) have a risk grading determined by the Originator at least equal to the risk grading assigned on the Deleted Mortgage Loan, (xi) have been underwritten or reunderwritten by the related Originator in accordance with the same underwriting criteria and guidelines as the Deleted Mortgage Loan, (xii) be a first lien mortgage loan if the Deleted Mortgage Loan is a first lien mortgage loan and (xiii) conform to each representation and warranty set forth in Section 3.01 of the Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement or assigned to the Depositor pursuant to the related Assignment 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 Stated Principal Balance, the Mortgage Rates described in clause (ii) hereof shall be satisfied for each such mortgage loan, the risk gradings described in clause (x) hereof shall be satisfied as to each such mortgage loan, the terms described in clause (vii) hereof shall be determined on the basis of weighted average remaining term to maturity (provided that no such mortgage loan may have a remaining term to maturity longer than the Deleted Mortgage Loan), the Loan-to-Value Ratios described in clause (ix) 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 (xii) hereof must be satisfied as to each Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan or in the aggregate, as the case may be. With respect to each Originator, a mortgage loan substituted for a Deleted Mortgage Loan pursuant to the terms of the related Master Agreement which must, on the date of such substitution conform to the terms set forth in the related Master Agreement.
 
“Rating Agency or Rating Agencies”: Moody’s 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, notice of which designation shall be given to the Trustee and the Master Servicer.
 
“Realized Loss”: With respect to any Liquidated Mortgage Loan, the amount of loss realized equal to the portion of the Stated Principal Balance remaining unpaid after application of all Net Liquidation Proceeds in respect of such Mortgage Loan. 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 (i) the Floating Rate Certificates, the Close of Business on the Business Day immediately preceding the related Distribution Date; provided, however, that following the date on which Definitive Certificates for any of the Floating Rate Certificates are available pursuant to Section 5.02, the Record Date for such Certificates that are Definitive Certificates shall be the last Business Day of the calendar month preceding the month in which the related Distribution Date occurs and (ii) the Fixed Rate Certificates, the Class P Certificates, the Class C Certificates and the Residual Certificates, the Close of Business on the last Business Day of the calendar month preceding the month in which the related Distribution Date occurs.
 
“Reference Banks”: Those banks (i) with an established place of business in London, England, (ii) not controlling, under the control of or under common control with the Originators, the Master Servicer, the Servicer or any Affiliate thereof and (iii) which have been designated as such by the Trust Administrator, after consultation with the Depositor; provided, however, that if fewer than two of such banks provide a LIBOR rate, then any leading banks selected by the Trust Administrator after consultation with the Depositor which are engaged in transactions in United States dollar deposits in the international Eurocurrency market.
 
“Refinanced Mortgage Loan”: A Mortgage Loan the proceeds of which were not used to purchase the related Mortgaged Property.
 
“Regular Certificate”: Any of the Fixed Rate Certificates, the Floating Rate Certificates, Class C Certificates or Class P Certificates.
 
“Regulation AB”: Subpart 229.1100 - Asset Backed Securities (Regulation AB), 17 C.F.R. §§229.1100 - 229.1123, as such may be amended from time to time, and subject to such clarification and interpretation as have been provided by the Commission in the adopting release (Asset-Backed Securities, Securities Act Release No. 33-8518, 70 Fed. Reg. 1,506, 1,531 (Jan. 7, 2005)) or by the staff of the Commission, or as may be provided by the Commission or its staff from time to time.
 
“Relevant Servicing Criteria”: The Servicing Criteria applicable to the various parties, as set forth on Exhibit O attached hereto. For clarification purposes, multiple parties can have responsibility for the same Relevant Servicing Criteria.
 
“Relief Act”: The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, or any state law providing for similar relief.
 
“Relief Act Interest Shortfall”: With respect to any Distribution Date, for any Mortgage Loan with respect to which there has been a reduction in the amount of interest collectible thereon for the most recently ended Due Period as a result of the application of the Relief Act, the amount by which (i) interest collectible on such Mortgage Loan during such Due Period is less than (ii) one month’s interest on the Stated Principal Balance of such Mortgage Loan at the Mortgage Rate for such Mortgage Loan before giving effect to the application of the Relief Act.
 
“REMIC”: A “real estate mortgage investment conduit” within the meaning of Section 860D of the Code.
 
“REMIC 1”: 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 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 Assignment Agreements (including any security interest created thereby) and (v) the Collection Account, the Distribution Account (subject to the last sentence of this definition) 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, a REMIC election will not be made with respect to the Net WAC Rate Carryover Reserve Account, the Cap Contract, the Swap Account, the Supplemental Interest Trust, the Interest Rate Swap Agreement or any Servicer Prepayment Charge Payment Amounts.
 
“REMIC 1 Regular Interests”: Any of the 80 separate non-certificated beneficial ownership interests in REMIC 1 issued hereunder and designated as a “regular interest” in REMIC 1. Each REMIC 1 Regular Interest shall accrue interest at the related Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through 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 Principal Balance as set forth in the Preliminary Statement hereto.
 
“REMIC 2”: The segregated pool of assets consisting of all of the REMIC 1 Regular Interests and conveyed in trust to the Trustee, for the benefit of REMIC 3, as holder of the REMIC 2 Regular Interests, and the Class R Certificateholders, as Holders of the Class R-2 Interest, pursuant to Article II hereunder, and all amounts deposited therein, with respect to which a separate REMIC election is to be made.
 
“REMIC 2 Interest Loss Allocation Amount”: With respect to any Distribution Date, an amount equal to (a) the product of (i) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans and related REO Properties then outstanding and (ii) the Uncertificated REMIC 2 Pass-Through Rate for REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTAA minus the Marker Rate, divided by (b) 12.
 
“REMIC 2 Overcollateralization Target Amount”: 1.00% of the Overcollateralization Target Amount.
 
“REMIC 2 Overcollateralization Amount”: With respect to any date of determination, (i) 1.00% of the aggregate Uncertificated Principal Balance of the REMIC 2 Regular Interests (other than REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTP) minus (ii) the aggregate Uncertificated Principal Balance of REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA1, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA2, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA3, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA4, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM1, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM2, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM3, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM4, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM5, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM6, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM7, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM8, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM9, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM10, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTB1, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTB2 and REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTB3, in each case as of such date of determination.
 
“REMIC 2 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 related REO Properties then outstanding and (ii) 1 minus a fraction, the numerator of which is two times the aggregate Uncertificated Principal Balance of REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA1, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA2, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA3, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA4, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM1, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM2, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM3, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM4, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM5, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM6, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM7, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM8, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM9, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM10, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTB1, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTB2 and REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTB3 and the denominator of which is the aggregate Uncertificated Principal Balance of REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA1, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA2, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA3, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA4, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM1, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM2, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM3, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM4, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM5, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM6, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM7, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM8, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM9, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM10 and REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTB1, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTB2, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTB3 and REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTZZ.
 
“REMIC 2 Regular Interests”: One of the separate non-certificated beneficial ownership interests in REMIC 2 issued hereunder and designated as a Regular Interest in REMIC 2. Each REMIC 2 Regular Interest shall accrue interest at the related Uncertificated REMIC 2 Pass-Through 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 Principal Balance as set forth in the Preliminary Statement hereto. The following is a list of each of the REMIC 2 Regular Interests: REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTAA, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA1, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA2, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA3, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA4, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM1, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM2, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM3, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM4, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM5, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM6, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM7, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM8, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM9, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM10, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTB1, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTB2 and REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTB3, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTZZ, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTP and REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTIO.
 
“REMIC 3”: The segregated pool of assets consisting of all of the REMIC 2 Regular Interests conveyed in trust to the Trustee, for the benefit of the Holders of the Regular Certificates (other than the Class C Certificates or the Class P Certificates), the Class C Interest, the Class P Interest, the Class IO Interest and the Class R Certificates (in respect of the Class R-3 Interest), pursuant to Article II hereunder, and all amounts deposited therein, with respect to which a separate REMIC election is to be made.
 
“REMIC 4”: The segregated pool of assets consisting of the Class C Interest conveyed in trust to the Trustee, for the benefit of the Holders of the Class C Certificates and the Class R-X Certificates (in respect of the Class R-4 Interest), pursuant to Article II hereunder, and all amounts deposited therein, with respect to which a separate REMIC election is to be made.
 
“REMIC 5”: The segregated pool of assets consisting of the Class P Interest conveyed in trust to the Trustee, for the benefit of the Holders of the Class P Certificates and the Class R-X Certificates (in respect of the Class R-5 Interest), pursuant to Article II hereunder, and all amounts deposited therein, with respect to which a separate REMIC election is to be made.
 
“REMIC 6”: The segregated pool of assets consisting of the Class IO Interest conveyed in trust to the Trustee, for the benefit of the Holders of the REMIC 6 Regular Interest SWAP IO and the Class R-X Certificates (in respect of the Class R-6 Interest), pursuant to Article II hereunder, 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 Subchapter M of Chapter 1 of the Code, and related provisions, and regulations and rulings promulgated thereunder, as the foregoing may be in effect from time to time.
 
“REMIC Regular Interests”: The REMIC 1 Regular Interests, the REMIC 2 Regular Interests, the Class C Interest, the Class P Interest and the Class IO Interest.
 
“Remittance Report”: A report prepared by the Servicer and delivered to the Master Servicer pursuant to Section 4.04.
 
“Rents from Real Property”: With respect to any REO Property, gross income of the character described in Section 856(d) of the Code.
 
“REO Account”: The account or accounts 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 the Trust Fund.
 
“REO Imputed Interest”: As to any REO Property, for any calendar month during which such REO Property was at any time part of the Trust Fund, 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 10.01 that is allocable to such REO Property) or otherwise, net of any portion of such amounts (i) payable pursuant to Section 3.23 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 for unpaid Servicing Fees in respect of the related Mortgage Loan and unreimbursed Servicing Advances and 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 the Trust Fund through foreclosure or deed-in-lieu of foreclosure, as described in Section 3.23.
 
“Reporting Servicer”: The meaning set forth in Section 4.05(a)(iv)(A).
 
“Reportable Event”: The meaning set forth in Section 4.05(a)(iii).
 
“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 Trust Administrator determines to be either (i) the arithmetic mean (rounded upwards if necessary to the nearest whole multiple of 1/16 of 1%) of the one-month United States dollar lending rates which banks in The City of New York selected by the Trust Administrator 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 Trust Administrator can determine no such arithmetic mean, in the case of any Interest Determination Date after the initial Interest Determination Date, the lowest one-month United States dollar lending rate which such New York banks selected by the Trust Administrator are quoting on such Interest Determination Date to leading European banks.
 
“Residential Dwelling”: Any one of the following: (i) a detached one-family dwelling, (ii) a detached two- to four-family dwelling, (iii) a one-family dwelling unit in a Fannie Mae eligible condominium project, (iv) a manufactured home, or (v) a detached one-family dwelling in a planned unit development, none of which is a co-operative or mobile home.
 
“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 or the Trust Administrator, any director, any vice president, any assistant vice president, the Secretary, any assistant secretary, the Treasurer, any assistant treasurer or any other officer of the Trustee or the Trust Administrator, as applicable, customarily 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.
 
“S&P”: Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., or its successor in interest.
 
Sarbanes-Oxley Act”: The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the rules and regulations of the Commission promulgated thereunder (including any interpretations thereof by the Commission’s staff).
 
“Sarbanes-Oxley Certification”: A written certification signed by an officer of the Master Servicer that complies with (i) the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and (ii) Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(d) and 15d-14(d), as in effect from time to time; provided that if, after the Closing Date (a) the Sarbanes-Oxley Act is amended, (b) the Rules referred to in clause (ii) are modified or superseded by any subsequent statement, rule or regulation of the Commission or any statement of a division thereof, or (c) any future releases, rules and regulations are published by the Commission from time to time pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, which in any such case affects the form or substance of the required certification and results in the required certification being, in the reasonable judgment of the Master Servicer, materially more onerous that then form of the required certification as of the Closing Date, the Sarbanes-Oxley Certification shall be as agreed to by the Master Servicer and the Depositor following a negotiation in good faith to determine how to comply with any such new requirements.
 
“Securities Act”: The Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder.
 
“Seller”: Greenwich Capital Financial Products, Inc., a Delaware corporation, in its capacity as Seller under the Assignment Agreements.
 
“Senior Certificate”: Any one of the Class A-1 Certificates, the Class A-2 Certificates, the Class A-3 Certificates or the Class A-4 Certificates.
 
“Senior Principal Distribution Amount”: The excess of (x) the Certificate Principal Balance of the Senior Certificates immediately prior to such Distribution Date over (y) the lesser of (A) the product of (i) 53.70% and (ii) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related Due Period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related Prepayment Period) and (B) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the related Due Period (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related Due Period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related Prepayment Period) minus the related Overcollateralization Floor.
 
“Servicer”: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. or any successor Servicer appointed as herein provided, each in its capacity as a Servicer hereunder.
 
“Servicer’s Assignee”: As defined in Section 3.29 hereof.
 
“Servicer Certification”: As defined in Section 4.05.
 
“Servicer Event of Termination”: 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 or Section 3.01.
 
“Servicer Remittance Date”: With respect to any Distribution Date, the third Business Day prior to such 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 foreclosures, in respect of a particular Mortgage Loan, including any expenses incurred in relation to any such proceedings that result from the Mortgage Loan being registered on the MERS System, (iii) the management (including reasonable fees in connection therewith) and liquidation of any REO Property, (iv) the performance of its obligations under Section 3.01, Section 3.09, Section 3.13, Section 3.14, Section 3.16 and Section 3.23. Servicing Advances shall also include any reasonable “out-of-pocket” costs and expenses (including legal fees) incurred by the Servicer in connection with executing and recording instruments of satisfaction, deeds of reconveyance or Assignments of Mortgage in connection with any foreclosure in respect of any Mortgage Loan to the extent not recovered from the related Mortgagor or otherwise payable under this Agreement. The Servicer shall not be required to make any Servicing Advance in respect of a Mortgage Loan or REO Property that, in the good faith business judgment of the Servicer, would not be ultimately recoverable from related Insurance Proceeds or Liquidation Proceeds on such Mortgage Loan or REO Property as provided herein. The Servicer shall not be required to make any Servicing Advance that would be a Nonrecoverable Advance.
 
“Servicing Criteria”: The criteria set forth in paragraph (d) of Item 1122 of Regulation AB, as such may be amended from time to time.
 
“Servicing Fee”: With respect to each Mortgage Loan, the amount of the annual fee paid to the Servicer, which shall, for a period of one full month, be equal to one-twelfth of the product of (a) the Servicing Fee Rate (without regard to the words "per annum") and (b) the outstanding principal balance of such Mortgage Loan. Such fee shall be payable monthly, computed on the basis of the same principal amount and period respecting which any related interest payment on a Mortgage Loan is received. The obligation for payment of the Servicing Fee is limited to, and the Servicing Fee is payable solely from, the interest portion (including recoveries with respect to interest from Liquidation Proceeds) of such Monthly Payment collected by the Servicer, or as otherwise provided under Section 3.11.
 
“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 Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator, the Trustee and the Depositor on the Closing Date, as such list may from time to time be amended. With respect to the Master Servicer, any officer of the Master Servicer involved in or responsible for, the administration and master servicing of the Mortgage Loans whose name appears on a list of master Servicing Officers furnished by the Master Servicer to the Trustee, the Trust Administrator and the Depositor upon request, as such list may from time to time be amended.
 
“Servicing Transfer Costs”: Shall mean all reasonable out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred by the Trustee or the Master Servicer in connection with the transfer of servicing from a predecessor servicer, including, without limitation, any reasonable costs or expenses associated with the complete transfer of all servicing data and the completion, correction or manipulation of such servicing data as may be required by the Trustee or the Master Servicer to correct any errors or insufficiencies in the servicing data or otherwise to enable the Trustee or the Master Servicer (or any successor servicer appointed pursuant to Section 7.02) to service the Mortgage Loans properly and effectively and any fees associated with MERS.
 
“Startup Day”: As defined in Section 9.01(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 outstanding 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 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 Due 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 the Trust Fund, minus 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 Senior Certificates has been reduced to zero and (ii) the later to occur of (x) the Distribution Date occurring in April 2009 and (y) the first Distribution Date on which the Credit Enhancement Percentage (calculated for this purpose only after taking into account payments of principal on the Mortgage Loans but prior to distribution of the Principal Distribution Amount to the Certificates then entitled to distributions of principal on such Distribution Date) is equal to or greater than 46.30%.
 
“Subcontractor”: Any vendor, subcontractor or other Person that is not responsible for the overall servicing of Mortgage Loans but performs one or more discrete functions identified in Item 1122(d) of Regulation AB with respect to Mortgage Loans under the direction or authority of any Servicer (or a Sub-Servicer of any Servicer), the Master Servicer, the Trustee, the Custodian or the Trust Administrator.
 
“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 Adjustment”: As defined in Section 2.03(d) hereof.
 
“Supplemental Interest Trust”: As defined in Section 4.10(a).
 
“Supplemental Interest Trust Trustee”: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., a national banking association, not in its individual capacity but solely in its capacity as supplemental interest Trust Trustee, and any successor thereto.
 
“Swap Account”: The account or accounts created and maintained pursuant to Section 4.05. The Swap Account must be an Eligible Account.
 
“Swap Interest Shortfall Amount”: Any shortfall of interest with respect to any Class of Certificates resulting from the application of the Net WAC Rate due to a discrepancy between the Uncertificated Notional Amount of the REMIC 6 Regular Interest SWAP IO and the scheduled notional amount.
 
“Swap LIBOR”: A per annum rate equal to the floating rate payable by the Swap Provider under the Swap Agreement. 
 
“Swap Provider”: The Bank of New York.
 
“Swap Provider Trigger Event”: A Swap Termination Payment that is triggered upon: (i) an Event of Default under the Interest Rate Swap Agreement with respect to which the Swap Provider is a Defaulting Party (as defined in the Interest Rate Swap Agreement), (ii) a Termination Event under the Interest Rate Swap Agreement with respect to which the Swap Provider is the sole Affected Party (as defined in the Interest Rate Swap Agreement) or (iii) an Additional Termination Event under the Interest Rate Swap Agreement with respect to which the Swap Provider is the sole Affected Party.
 
“Swap Termination Payment”: The payment due to either party under the Interest Rate Swap Agreement upon the early termination of the Interest Rate Swap Agreement.
 
“Tax Matters Person”: The tax matters person appointed pursuant to Section 9.01(e) hereof.
 
“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 the REMIC Taxable Income or Net Loss Allocation, or any successor forms, to be filed by the Trust Administrator on behalf of each REMIC, 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.
 
“Termination Price”: As defined in Section 10.01(a) hereof.
 
“Terminator”: As defined in Section 10.01(a) hereof.
 
“Trigger Event”: A Trigger Event is in effect with respect to any Distribution Date on or after the Stepdown Date if:
 
(i)(a) on any Distribution Date on which the Class A Certificates remain outstanding, the Delinquency Percentage exceeds 34.56% of the Credit Enhancement Percentage or (ii) on any Distribution Date on which the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Class A Certificates has been reduced to zero, the Delinquency Percentage exceeds 41.00% of the Class M-1 Credit Enhancement Percentage the Delinquency Percentage;
 
(ii) 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 the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans as of the Cut-off Date (the “Realized Loss Percentage”), exceeds the applicable percentages set forth below with respect to such Distribution Date:
 
Distribution Date Occurring In
Percentage
April 2008 through March 2009
1.45% for the first month, plus an additional 1/12th of 1.80% for each month thereafter.
April 2009 through March 2010
3.25% for the first month, plus an additional 1/12th of 1.90% for each month thereafter.
April 2010 through March 2011
5.15% for the first month, plus an additional 1/12th of 1.50% for each month thereafter.
April 2011 through March 2012
6.65% for the first month, plus an additional 1/12th of 0.80% for each month thereafter.
April 2012 and thereafter
7.45%.

“Trust”: Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2, the trust created hereunder.
 
“Trust Administrator”: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., or any successor in interest, or any successor trust administrator appointed as herein provided.
 
“Trust Fund”: All of the assets of the Trust, which is the trust created hereunder consisting of REMIC 1, REMIC 2, REMIC 3, REMIC 4, REMIC 5, REMIC 6, the Cap Contract, the Interest Rate Swap Agreement, the Swap Account, the right to receive any amounts from the Net WAC Rate Carryover Reserve Account and the Servicer Prepayment Charge Payment Amounts.
 
“Trustee”: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, a national banking association, or any successor trustee appointed as herein provided.
 
“Trustee Compensation”: Such compensation, if any, as set forth in the separate fee schedule between the Trustee and the Depositor, which compensation shall be 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.
 
“Uncertificated Accrued Interest”: With respect to each REMIC Regular Interest on each Distribution Date, an amount equal to one month’s interest at the related Uncertificated REMIC Pass-Through Rate on the Uncertificated Principal Balance of such REMIC Regular Interest. In each case, Uncertificated Accrued Interest will be reduced by any Net Prepayment Interest Shortfalls, Relief Act Interest Shortfalls (allocated to such REMIC Regular Interests based on their respective entitlements to interest irrespective of any Net Prepayment Interest Shortfalls and Relief Act Interest Shortfalls for such Distribution Date).
 
“Uncertificated Notional Amount”: With respect to REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTIO and each Distribution Date listed below, the aggregate Uncertificated Principal Balance of the REMIC 1 Regular Interests ending with the designation “A” listed below:
 
Distribution Date
REMIC 2 Regular Interests
1st through 12th
I-1-A through I-39-A
13
I-2-A through I-39-A
14
I-3-A through I-39-A
15
I-4-A through I-39-A
16
I-5-A through I-39-A
17
I-6-A through I-39-A
18
I-7-A through I-39-A
19
I-8-A through I-39-A
20
I-9-A through I-39-A
21
I-10-A through I-39-A
22
I-11-A through I-39-A
23
I-12-A through I-39-A
24
I-13-A through I-39-A
25
I-14-A through I-39-A
26
I-15-A through I-39-A
27
I-16-A through I-39-A
28
I-17-A through I-39-A
29
I-18-A through I-39-A
30
I-19-A through I-39-A
31
I-20-A through I-39-A
32
I-21-A through I-39-A
33
I-22-A through I-39-A
34
I-23-A through I-39-A
35
I-24-A through I-39-A
36
I-25-A through I-39-A
37
I-26-A through I-39-A
38
I-27-A through I-39-A
39
I-28-A through I-39-A
40
I-29-A through I-39-A
41
I-30-A through I-39-A
42
I-31-A through I-39-A
43
I-32-A through I-39-A
44
I-33-A through I-39-A
45
I-34-A through I-39-A
46
I-35-A through I-39-A
47
I-36-A through I-39-A
48
I-37-A through I-39-A
49
I-38-A and I-39-A
50
I-39-A
thereafter
$0.00

With respect to the Class IO Interest and any Distribution Date, an amount equal to the Uncertificated Notional Amount of the REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTIO.
 
“Uncertificated Principal Balance”: With respect to each REMIC Regular Interest, the amount of such REMIC Regular Interest outstanding as of any date of determination. As of the Closing Date, the Uncertificated Principal Balance of each REMIC Regular Interest shall equal the amount set forth in the Preliminary Statement hereto as its initial Uncertificated Principal Balance. On each Distribution Date, the Uncertificated Principal 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 4.08 and, if and to the extent necessary and appropriate, shall be further reduced on such Distribution Date by Realized Losses as provided in Section 4.08, and the Uncertificated Principal Balance of REMIC Regular Interest LTZZ shall be increased by interest deferrals as provided in Section 4.08. With respect to the Class C Interest as of any date of determination, an amount equal to the excess, if any, of (A) the then aggregate Uncertificated Principal Balance of the REMIC 2 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. The Uncertificated Principal Balance of each REMIC Regular Interest that has an Uncertificated Principal Balance shall never be less than zero.
 
“Uncertificated REMIC Pass-Through Rate”: The Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate or Uncertificated REMIC 2 Pass-Through Rate, as applicable.
 
“Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate”: With respect to REMIC 1 Regular Interest I and REMIC 1 Regular Interest P, a per annum rate equal to the weighted average of the Adjusted Net Mortgage Rates of the Mortgage Loans. With respect to each REMIC 1 Regular Interest ending with the designation “A”, a per annum rate equal to the weighted average of the Adjusted Net Mortgage Rates of the Mortgage Loans multiplied by 2, subject to a maximum rate of 10.1200%. With respect to each REMIC 1 Regular Interest ending with the designation “B”, the greater of (x) a per annum rate equal to the excess, if any, of (i) 2 multiplied by the weighted average of the Adjusted Net Mortgage Rates of the Mortgage Loans over (ii) 10.1200% and (y) 0.00%.
 
Uncertificated REMIC 2 Pass-Through Rate”: With respect to REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTAA, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA1, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA2, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA3, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA4, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM1, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM2, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM3, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM4, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM5, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM6, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM7, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM8, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM9, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM10, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTB1, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTB2, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTB3, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTZZ and REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTP, a per annum rate (but not less than zero) equal to the weighted average of (v) with respect to REMIC 1 Regular Interest I and REMIC 1 Regular Interest P, the Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rates for such REMIC 1 Regular Interests for each such Distribution Date, (w) with respect to REMIC 1 Regular Interests ending with the designation “B”, the weighted average of the Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rates for such REMIC 1 Regular Interests, weighted on the basis of the Uncertificated Principal Balance of such REMIC 1 Regular Interests for each such Distribution Date and (x) with respect to REMIC 1 Regular Interests ending with the designation “A”, for each Distribution Date listed below, the weighted average of the rates listed below for each such REMIC 1 Regular Interest listed below, weighted on the basis of the Uncertificated Principal Balance of each such REMIC 1 Regular Interest for each such Distribution Date:
 
Distribution Date
REMIC 1 Regular Interest
Rate
1st through 11th 
I-1-A through I-39-A
Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
12
I-1-A through I-39-A
2 multiplied by Swap LIBOR, subject to a maximum rate of Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
13
I-2-A through I-39-A
2 multiplied by Swap LIBOR, subject to a maximum rate of Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
 
I-1-A
Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
14
I-3-A through I-39-A
2 multiplied by Swap LIBOR, subject to a maximum rate of Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
 
I-1-A and I-2-A
Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
15
I-4-A through I-39-A
2 multiplied by Swap LIBOR, subject to a maximum rate of Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
 
I-1-A through I-3-A
Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
16
I-5-A through I-39-A
2 multiplied by Swap LIBOR, subject to a maximum rate of Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
 
I-1-A through I-4-A
Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
17
I-6-A through I-39-A
2 multiplied by Swap LIBOR, subject to a maximum rate of Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
 
I-1-A through I-5-A
Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
18
I-7-A through I-39-A
2 multiplied by Swap LIBOR, subject to a maximum rate of Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
 
I-1-A through I-6-A
Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
19
I-8-A through I-39-A
2 multiplied by Swap LIBOR, subject to a maximum rate of Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
 
I-1-A through I-7-A
Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
20
I-9-A through I-39-A
2 multiplied by Swap LIBOR, subject to a maximum rate of Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
 
I-1-A through I-8-A
Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
21
I-10-A through I-39-A
2 multiplied by Swap LIBOR, subject to a maximum rate of Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
 
I-1-A through I-9-A
Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
22
I-11-A through I-39-A
2 multiplied by Swap LIBOR, subject to a maximum rate of Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
 
I-1-A through I-10-A
Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
23
I-12-A through I-39-A
2 multiplied by Swap LIBOR, subject to a maximum rate of Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
 
I-1-A through I-11-A
Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
24
I-13-A through I-39-A
2 multiplied by Swap LIBOR, subject to a maximum rate of Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
 
I-1-A through I-12-A
Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
25
I-14-A through I-39-A
2 multiplied by Swap LIBOR, subject to a maximum rate of Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
 
I-1-A through I-13-A
Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
26
I-15-A through I-39-A
2 multiplied by Swap LIBOR, subject to a maximum rate of Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
 
I-1-A through I-14-A
Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
27
I-16-A through I-39-A
2 multiplied by Swap LIBOR, subject to a maximum rate of Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
 
I-1-A through I-15-A
Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
28
I-17-A through I-39-A
2 multiplied by Swap LIBOR, subject to a maximum rate of Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
 
I-1-A through I-16-A
Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
29
I-18-A through I-39-A
2 multiplied by Swap LIBOR, subject to a maximum rate of Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
 
I-1-A through I-17-A
Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
30
I-19-A through I-39-A
2 multiplied by Swap LIBOR, subject to a maximum rate of Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
 
I-1-A through I-18-A
Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
31
I-20-A through I-39-A
2 multiplied by Swap LIBOR, subject to a maximum rate of Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
 
I-1-A through I-19-A
Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
32
I-21-A through I-39-A
2 multiplied by Swap LIBOR, subject to a maximum rate of Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
 
I-1-A through I-20-A
Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
33
I-22-A through I-39-A
2 multiplied by Swap LIBOR, subject to a maximum rate of Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
 
I-1-A through I-21-A
Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
34
I-23-A through I-39-A
2 multiplied by Swap LIBOR, subject to a maximum rate of Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
 
I-1-A through I-22-A
Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
35
I-24-A through I-39-A
2 multiplied by Swap LIBOR, subject to a maximum rate of Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
 
I-1-A through I-23-A
Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
36
I-25-A through I-39-A
2 multiplied by Swap LIBOR, subject to a maximum rate of Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
 
I-1-A through I-24-A
Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
37
I-26-A through I-39-A
2 multiplied by Swap LIBOR, subject to a maximum rate of Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
 
I-1-A through I-25-A
Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
38
I-27-A through I-39-A
2 multiplied by Swap LIBOR, subject to a maximum rate of Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
 
I-1-A through I-26-A
Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
39
I-28-A through I-39-A
2 multiplied by Swap LIBOR, subject to a maximum rate of Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
 
I-1-A through I-27-A
Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
40
I-29-A through I-39-A
2 multiplied by Swap LIBOR, subject to a maximum rate of Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
 
I-1-A through I-28-A
Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
41
I-30-A through I-39-A
2 multiplied by Swap LIBOR, subject to a maximum rate of Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
 
I-1-A through I-29-A
Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
42
I-31-A through I-39-A
2 multiplied by Swap LIBOR, subject to a maximum rate of Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
 
I-1-A through I-30-A
Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
43
I-32-A through I-39-A
2 multiplied by Swap LIBOR, subject to a maximum rate of Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
 
I-1-A through I-31-A
Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
44
I-33-A through I-39-A
2 multiplied by Swap LIBOR, subject to a maximum rate of Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
 
I-1-A through I-32-A
Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
45
I-34-A through I-39-A
2 multiplied by Swap LIBOR, subject to a maximum rate of Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
 
I-1-A through I-33-A
Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
45
I-35-A through I-39-A
2 multiplied by Swap LIBOR, subject to a maximum rate of Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
 
I-1-A through I-34-A
Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
47
I-36-A through I-39-A
2 multiplied by Swap LIBOR, subject to a maximum rate of Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
 
I-1-A through I-35-A
Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
48
I-37-A through I-39-A
2 multiplied by Swap LIBOR, subject to a maximum rate of Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
 
I-1-A through I-36-A
Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
49
I-38-A through I-39-A
2 multiplied by Swap LIBOR, subject to a maximum rate of Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
 
I-1-A through I-37-A
Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
50
I-39-A
2 multiplied by Swap LIBOR, subject to a maximum rate of Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
 
I-1-A through I-38-A
Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate
thereafter
I-1-A through I-39-A
Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rate

With respect to REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTIO, and (a) the first 11 Distribution Dates, the excess of (i) the weighted average of the Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rates for REMIC 1 Regular Interests ending with the designation “A” over (ii) the weighted average of the Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rates for REMIC 1 Regular Interests ending with the designation “A”, and (b) the twelfth Distribution Date through the 50th Distribution Date, the excess of (i) the weighted average of the Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rates for REMIC 1 Regular Interests ending with the designation “A” over (ii) 2 multiplied by Swap LIBOR, and (c) thereafter 0.00%.
 
“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” or “U.S. 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.
 
“Unpaid Interest Shortfall Amount”: With respect to the Fixed Rate Certificates and the Floating Rate Certificates and (i) the first Distribution Date, zero, and (ii) any Distribution Date after the first Distribution Date, the amount, if any, by which (a) the sum of (1) the Monthly Interest Distributable Amount for such Class for the immediately preceding Distribution Date and (2) the outstanding Unpaid Interest Shortfall Amount, if any, for such Class for such preceding Distribution Date exceeds (b) the aggregate amount distributed on such Class in respect of interest pursuant to clause (a) of this definition on such preceding Distribution Date, plus interest on the amount of interest due but not distributed on the Certificates of such Class on such preceding Distribution Date, to the extent permitted by law, at the Pass-Through Rate for such Class for the related Accrual Period.
 
“Value”: With respect to any Mortgaged Property, the lesser of (i) 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 (ii) the purchase price paid for the related Mortgaged Property by the Mortgagor with the proceeds of the Mortgage Loan.
 
“Voting Rights”: The portion of the voting rights of all of the Certificates which is allocated to any Certificate. At all times the Fixed Rate Certificates, the Floating Rate Certificates and the Class C Certificates shall have 98% of the Voting Rights (allocated among the Holders of the Fixed Rate Certificates, the Floating Rate Certificates and the Class C Certificates in proportion to the then outstanding Certificate Principal Balances of their respective Certificates), the Class P Certificates shall have 1% of the Voting Rights and the Residual Certificates shall have 1% of the Voting Rights. The Voting Rights allocated to any Class of Certificates (other than the Class P Certificates and the Residual Certificates) shall be allocated among all Holders of each such Class in proportion to the outstanding Certificate Principal Balance of such Certificates and the Voting Rights allocated to the Class P Certificates and the Residual Certificates shall be allocated among all Holders of each such Class in proportion to such Holders’ respective Percentage Interest; provided, however that when none of the Regular Certificates are outstanding, 100% of the Voting Rights shall be allocated among Holders of the Residual Certificates in accordance with such Holders’ respective Percentage Interests in the Certificates of such Class.
 
SECTION 1.02  
Accounting.
 
Unless otherwise specified herein, for the purpose of any definition or calculation, whenever amounts are required to be netted, subtracted or added or any distributions are taken into account such definition or calculation and any related definitions or calculations shall be determined without duplication of such functions.
 
SECTION 1.03  
Allocation of Certain Interest Shortfalls.
 
For purposes of calculating the amount of the Monthly Interest Distributable Amount for the Fixed Rate Certificates, the Floating Rate Certificates and the Class C Certificates for any Distribution Date, (1) the aggregate amount of any Net Prepayment Interest Shortfalls and any Relief Act Interest Shortfalls incurred in respect of the Mortgage Loans for any Distribution Date shall be allocated first, among the Class C Certificates on a pro rata basis based on, and to the extent of, one month’s interest at the then applicable Pass-Through Rate on the Notional Amount of each such Certificate and, thereafter, among the Fixed Rate Certificates and the Floating Rate 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 of each such Certificate and (2) the aggregate amount of any Realized Losses and Net WAC Rate Carryover Amounts shall be allocated among the Class C Certificates on a pro rata basis based on, and to the extent of, one month’s interest at the then applicable Pass-Through Rate on the Notional Amount of each such Certificate.
 
For purposes of calculating the amount of Uncertificated Accrued Interest for the REMIC 1 Regular Interests for any Distribution Date the aggregate amount of any Net Prepayment Interest Shortfalls and any Relief Act Interest Shortfalls incurred in respect of the Mortgage Loans shall be allocated first, to REMIC 1 Regular Interest I and to the REMIC 1 Regular Interests ending with the designation “B”, pro rata based on, and to the extent of, one month’s interest at the then applicable respective Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rates on the respective Uncertificated Principal Balances of each such REMIC 1 Regular Interest, and then, to REMIC 1 Regular Interests ending with the designation “A”, pro rata based on, and to the extent of, one month’s interest at the then applicable respective Uncertificated REMIC 1 Pass-Through Rates on the respective Uncertificated Principal Balances of each such REMIC 1 Regular Interest.
 
For purposes of calculating the amount of Uncertificated Accrued Interest for the REMIC 2 Regular Interests for any Distribution Date, the aggregate amount of any Net Prepayment Interest Shortfalls and any Relief Act Interest Shortfalls incurred in respect of the Mortgage Loans for any Distribution Date shall be allocated among REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTAA, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA1, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA2, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA3, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA4, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM1, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM2, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM3, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM4, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM5, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM6, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM7, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM8, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM9, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM10, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTB1, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTB2, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTB3 and REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTZZ pro rata based on, and to the extent of, one month’s interest at the then applicable respective Uncertificated REMIC 2 Pass-Through Rate on the respective Uncertificated Principal Balance of each such REMIC 2 Regular Interest.
 
 

 
ARTICLE II
 
CONVEYANCE OF MORTGAGE LOANS;
ORIGINAL ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES
 
SECTION 2.01  
Conveyance of Mortgage Loans.
 
The Depositor, concurrently with the execution and delivery hereof, does hereby transfer, assign, set over and otherwise convey in trust 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 (i) each Mortgage Loan identified on the Mortgage Loan Schedule, including the related Cut-off Date Principal Balance, all interest accruing thereon on and after the Cut-off Date and all collections in respect of interest and principal due after the Cut-off Date; (ii) property which secured each such Mortgage Loan and which has been acquired by foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure; (iii) its interest in any insurance policies in respect of the Mortgage Loans; (iv) the rights of the Depositor under the Master Agreements (as assigned to the Depositor pursuant to the terms of the Assignment Agreements), (v) the right to receive any amounts payable under the Cap Contract and the Interest Rate Swap Agreement, (vi) all other assets included or to be included in the Trust Fund and (vii) all proceeds of any of the foregoing. Such assignment includes all interest and principal due and collected by the Depositor or the Servicer after the Cut-off Date with respect to the Mortgage Loans.
 
In connection with such transfer and assignment, the Depositor, does hereby deliver to, and deposit with, the Trustee (or the Custodian on behalf of the Trustee), the following documents or instruments with respect to each Mortgage Loan so transferred and assigned (with respect to each Mortgage Loan, a “Mortgage File”):
 
(i)  the original Mortgage Note including any riders thereto, endorsed either (A) in blank, in which case the Trustee shall cause the endorsement to be completed or (B) in the following form: “Pay to the order of Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, without recourse” or with respect to any lost Mortgage Note, an original Lost Note Affidavit stating that the original mortgage note was lost, misplaced or destroyed, together with a copy of the related mortgage note; provided, however, that such substitutions of Lost Note Affidavits for original Mortgage Notes may occur only with respect to Mortgage Loans, the aggregate Cut-off Date Principal Balance of which is less than or equal to 1.00% of the Pool Balance as of the Cut-off Date;
 
(ii)  the original Mortgage (noting the presence of the MIN of the Mortgage Loan and language indicating that the Mortgage Loan is a MOM Loan if the Mortgage Loan is a MOM Loan), 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 or, if such Mortgage or power of attorney has been submitted for recording but has not been returned from the applicable public recording office, has been lost or is not otherwise available, a copy of such Mortgage or power of attorney, as the case may be, certified to be a true and complete copy of the original submitted for recording;
 
(iii)  unless the Mortgage Loan is registered on the MERS® System, an original Assignment, in form and substance acceptable for recording. The Mortgage shall be assigned either (A) in blank or (B) to “Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, without recourse”;
 
(iv)  an original of any intervening assignment of Mortgage showing a complete chain of assignments (or to MERS if the Mortgage Loan is registered on the MERS® System and noting the presence of MIN);
 
(v)  the original or a certified copy of lender’s title insurance policy; and
 
(vi)  the original or copies of each assumption, modification, written assurance or substitution agreement, if any.
 
The Depositor herewith also delivers to the Trustee an executed copy of each Assignment Agreement and each Master Agreement.
 
If any of the documents referred to in Section 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 (or the Custodian on behalf of the Trustee) no later than the Closing Date, of a copy of each such document certified by the related 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 related Originator, delivery to the Trustee (or the Custodian on behalf of 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. If the original lender’s title insurance policy, or a certified copy thereof, was not delivered pursuant to Section 2.01(v) above, the Depositor shall deliver or cause to be delivered to the Trustee (or the Custodian on behalf of the Trustee), the original or a copy of a written commitment or interim binder or preliminary report of title issued by the title insurance or escrow company, with the original or a certified copy thereof to be delivered to the Trustee (or the Custodian on behalf of the Trustee), promptly upon receipt thereof. The Servicer or the Depositor shall deliver or cause to be delivered to the Trustee or the Custodian promptly upon receipt thereof any other 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.
 
Upon discovery or receipt of notice of any materially defective document in, or that a document is missing from, a Mortgage File, the Trustee shall enforce the obligations of the related Originator under the related Master Agreement to cure such defect or deliver such missing document to the Trustee (or the Custodian on behalf of the Trustee) within 90 days. If such Originator does not cure such defect or deliver such missing document within such time period, the Trustee shall use commercially reasonable efforts to enforce the obligations of such Originator to either repurchase or substitute for such Mortgage Loan in accordance with Section 2.03; provided, however, that the Trustee shall not be under any obligation to take any action pursuant to this paragraph unless directed by the Depositor and provided, further, the Depositor hereby agrees to assist the Trustee in enforcing any obligations of either Originator to repurchase or substitute for a Mortgage Loan which has breached a representation or warranty under the related Assignment Agreement. In connection with the foregoing, it is understood that the Trustee shall have no duty to discover any such defects except in the course of performing its review of the Mortgage Files to the extent set forth herein.
 
Except with respect to any Mortgage Loan for which MERS is identified on the Mortgage, the Trustee (upon receipt of notice from the Custodian) shall enforce the obligations of each Originator under the related Master Agreement to cause the Assignments which were delivered in blank to be completed and to record all Assignments referred to in Section 2.01(iii) hereof and, to the extent necessary, in Section 2.01(iv) hereof. The Trustee shall enforce the obligations of each Originator under the related Master Agreement to deliver such assignments for recording within 180 days of the Closing Date. In the event that any such Assignment is lost or returned unrecorded because of a defect therein, the Trustee shall enforce the obligations of each Originator under the related Master Agreement to promptly have a substitute Assignment prepared or have such defect cured, as the case may be, and thereafter cause each such Assignment to be duly recorded.
 
Notwithstanding the foregoing, 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 and the Depositor receive 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; provided, however, each Assignment, except with respect to any Mortgage Loan for which MERS is identified on the Mortgage, shall be submitted for recording in the manner described above, at no expense to the Trust Fund or Trustee, upon the earliest to occur of: (i) reasonable direction by the 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 Seller, (iv) the occurrence of a servicing transfer as described in Section 7.02 hereof, (v) upon receipt of notice from the Servicer, the occurrence of a bankruptcy, insolvency or foreclosure relating to the Mortgagor under the related Mortgage and (vi) upon receipt of notice from the Servicer, any Mortgage Loan that is 90 days or more Delinquent. In the event of (i) through (vi) set forth in the immediately preceding sentence, the Trustee shall enforce the obligations of the related Originator to deliver such Assignments for recording as provided above, promptly and in any event within 30 days following receipt of notice by the related Originator. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the related Originator fails to pay the cost of recording the Assignments, such expense will be paid by the Trustee and the Trustee shall be reimbursed for such expenses by the Trust. In the event an Assignment is not recorded, neither the Trustee nor the Servicer will have any liability for its failure to act on notices that were not received and would have been had such Assignment been recorded, except, in the case of the Trustee, with respect to Mortgage Loans that are subject to provisions (i) through (vi) set forth in this paragraph, if the Trustee shall have failed to timely request the related Originator to cause such Assignments to be recorded.
 
The Servicer shall forward to the Custodian original documents evidencing an assumption, modification, consolidation or extension of any Mortgage Loan entered into in accordance with this Agreement within two weeks of their execution; provided, however, that the Servicer shall provide the Custodian with a certified true copy of any such document submitted for recordation within two weeks of its execution, and shall provide the original of any document submitted for recordation or a copy of such document certified by the appropriate public recording office to be a true and complete copy of the original within 365 days of its submission for recordation. In the event that the Servicer cannot provide a copy of such document certified by the public recording office within such 365 day period, the Servicer shall deliver to the Custodian, within such 365 day period, an Officers’ Certificate of the Servicer which shall (A) identify the recorded document, (B) state that the recorded document has not been delivered to the Custodian due solely to a delay caused by the public recording office, (C) state the amount of time generally required by the applicable recording office to record and return a document submitted for recordation, if known and (D) specify the date the applicable recorded document is expected to be delivered to the Custodian, and, upon receipt of a copy of such document certified by the public recording office, the Servicer shall immediately deliver such document to the Custodian. In the event the appropriate public recording office will not certify as to the accuracy of such document, the Servicer shall deliver a copy of such document certified by an officer of the Servicer to be a true and complete copy of the original to the Custodian.
 
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.
 
The Depositor hereby directs the Trust Administrator to execute, deliver and perform its obligations under the Interest Rate Swap Agreement (in its capacity as Supplemental Interest Trust Trustee) and the Cap Contract. The Depositor, the Servicer and the Holders of the Fixed Rate Certificates and the Floating Rate Certificates by their acceptance of such Certificates acknowledge and agree that the Trust Administrator shall execute, deliver and perform its obligations under the Interest Rate Swap Agreement and the Cap Contract and shall do so solely in its capacity as Trust Administrator or as Supplemental Interest Trust Trustee, as the case may be, and not in its individual capacity. Every provision of this Agreement relating to the conduct or affecting the liability of or affording protection to the Trust Administrator shall apply to the Trust Administrator’s execution of the Interest Rate Swap Agreement and the Cap Contract, and the performance of its duties and satisfaction of its obligations thereunder.
 
SECTION 2.02  
Acceptance by Trustee.
 
Subject to the provisions of Section 2.01 and subject to the review described below and any exceptions noted on the exception report described in the next paragraph below, the Trustee acknowledges receipt (or receipt by the Custodian on behalf of the Trustee) of the documents referred to in Section 2.01 above and all other assets included in the definition of “Trust Fund” 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 “Trust Fund” in trust for the exclusive use and benefit of all present and future Certificateholders.
 
The Trustee agrees to execute and deliver to the Depositor and the Servicer on or prior to the Closing Date an acknowledgment of receipt of the related original Mortgage Note for each Mortgage Loan (with any exceptions noted), substantially in the form attached as Exhibit F-3 hereto.
 
The Trustee (or the Custodian on behalf of the Trustee) agrees, for the benefit of the Certificateholders, to review, or that it has reviewed pursuant to Section 2.01 (or to cause the Custodian to review or that it has caused the Custodian to have reviewed) each Mortgage File on or prior to the Closing Date, with respect to each Mortgage Loan (or, with respect to any document delivered after the Startup Day, within 45 days of receipt and with respect to any Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan, within 45 days after the assignment thereof). The Trustee further agrees, for the benefit of the Certificateholders, to certify to the Depositor and the Servicer in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit F-1, within 45 days after the Closing Date (and to cause the Custodian to certify to the Depositor and the Servicer in substantially the form attached as Exhibit 1 to the Custodial Agreement, on the Closing Date), with respect to each Mortgage Loan (or, with respect to any document delivered after the Startup Day, within 45 days of receipt and with respect to any Qualified Substitute Mortgage, within 45 days after the assignment thereof) that, as to each Mortgage Loan listed in the Mortgage Loan Schedule (other than any Mortgage Loan paid in full or any Mortgage Loan specifically identified in the exception report annexed thereto as not being covered by such certification), (i) all documents required to be delivered to it pursuant to Section 2.01 of this Agreement are in its possession, (ii) such documents have been reviewed by it and have not been mutilated, damaged or torn and appear on their face to 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 (1) and (3) of the Mortgage Loan Schedule accurately reflects information set forth in the Mortgage File. It is herein acknowledged that, in conducting such review, the Trustee (or the Custodian, as applicable) is under no duty or obligation to inspect, review or examine any such documents, instruments, certificates or other papers to determine that they are genuine, legally enforceable, valid or binding or appropriate for the represented purpose or that they have actually been recorded or that they are other than what they purport to be on their face.
 
Prior to the first anniversary date of this Agreement the Trustee shall deliver (or cause the Custodian to deliver) to the Depositor the Trustee, the Servicer and the Master Servicer a final certification in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit F-2 (or, in the case of the Custodian, Exhibit 2 to the Custodial Agreement), with any applicable exceptions noted thereon.
 
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 (or the Custodian, as applicable) finds any document or documents constituting a part of a Mortgage File to be missing or not to conform with respect to any characteristics which are within the scope of the Trustee’s (or the Custodian’s, as applicable) review as provided herein, at the conclusion of its review, the Trustee (or the Custodian on behalf of the Trustee) shall so notify the Seller, the Depositor, the related Originator the Trustee, the Servicer and the Master Servicer. In addition, upon the discovery by the Depositor or the Servicer or the Master Servicer (or upon receipt by the Trustee of written notification of such breach) of a breach of any of the representations and warranties made by an Originator in the related Master Agreement or the Seller in the related Assignment Agreement in respect of any Mortgage Loan which materially adversely affects such Mortgage Loan or the interests of the Certificateholders in such Mortgage Loan, the party discovering such breach shall give prompt written notice to the other parties to this Agreement.
 
The Depositor and the Trustee intend that the assignment and transfer herein contemplated constitute a sale of the Mortgage Loans, the related Mortgage Notes and the related documents, conveying good title thereto free and clear of any liens and encumbrances, from the Depositor to the Trustee in trust for the benefit of the Certificateholders and that such property not be part of the Depositor’s estate or property of the Depositor in the event of any insolvency by the Depositor. In the event that such conveyance is deemed to be, or to be made as security for, a loan, the parties intend that the Depositor shall be deemed to have granted and does hereby grant to the Trustee a first priority perfected security interest in all of the Depositor’s right, title and interest in and to the Mortgage Loans, the related Mortgage Notes and the related documents, and that this Agreement shall constitute a security agreement under applicable law.
 
SECTION 2.03  
Repurchase or Substitution of Mortgage Loans by an Originator or the Seller.
 
(a)  Upon discovery or receipt of written notice from the Custodian of any materially defective document in, or that a document is missing from, a Mortgage File or of the breach by an Originator or the Seller, as applicable, of any representation, warranty or covenant under a Master Agreement or an Assignment Agreement, as applicable, in respect of any Mortgage Loan which materially adversely affects the value of such Mortgage Loan or the interest therein of the Certificateholders, the Trustee shall request that the related Originator deliver such missing document or that the Originator or the Seller cure such defect or breach within 90 days from the date such Originator or the Seller was notified of such missing document, defect or breach, and if such Originator or the Seller does not deliver such missing document or cure such defect or breach in all material respects during such period, the Trustee shall enforce (in the manner set forth in Section 2.01) such Originator’s obligation under the related Master Agreement or the Seller’s obligation under the related Assignment Agreement and notify such Originator or the Seller, as applicable, of its obligation to repurchase such Mortgage Loan from the Trust Fund at the Purchase Price on or prior to the Determination Date following the expiration of such 90 day period (subject to Section 2.03(e)). The Purchase Price for the repurchased Mortgage Loan shall be remitted to the Servicer for deposit in the Collection Account, and the Trustee, (or the Custodian on behalf of the Trustee), upon receipt of written certification from the Servicer of such deposit, shall release to the related Originator or the Seller, as applicable, the related Mortgage File and the Trustee shall execute and deliver such instruments of transfer or assignment, in each case without recourse, as the related Originator or the Seller, as applicable, shall furnish to it and as shall be necessary to vest in the related Originator or Seller, as applicable, any Mortgage Loan released pursuant hereto and the Trustee and the Custodian shall have no further responsibility with regard to such Mortgage File (it being understood that the Trustee shall have no responsibility for determining the sufficiency of such assignment for its intended purpose). In lieu of repurchasing any such Mortgage Loan as provided above, an Originator or the Seller, as applicable, may cause such Mortgage Loan to be removed from the Trust Fund (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(d); provided, however, the Seller may not substitute for any Mortgage Loan which breaches a representation or warranty regarding abusive or predatory lending laws. In furtherance of the foregoing, if an Originator or the Seller, as applicable, is not a member of MERS and repurchases a Mortgage Loan which is registered on the MERS® System, such Originator or the Seller, as applicable, at its own expense and without any right of reimbursement, shall cause MERS to execute and deliver an assignment of the Mortgage in recordable form to transfer the Mortgage from MERS to such Originator or the Seller, as applicable, and shall cause such Mortgage to be removed from registration on the MERS® System in accordance with MERS’ rules and regulations. It is understood and agreed that the obligation of an Originator or the Seller, as applicable, 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 against either Originator or the Seller, as applicable, respecting such omission, defect or breach available to the Trustee on behalf of the Certificateholders.
 
(b)  Within 90 days of the earlier of discovery by the Depositor or receipt of notice by the Depositor of the breach of any representation, warranty or covenant of the Depositor set forth in Section 2.06, which materially and adversely affects the interests of the Certificateholders in any Mortgage Loan, the Depositor shall cure such breach in all material respects.
 
(c)  Within 90 days of the earlier of discovery by the Servicer or receipt of notice by the Servicer of the breach of any representation, warranty or covenant of the Servicer set forth in Section 2.05 which materially and adversely affects the interests of the Certificateholders in any Mortgage Loan, the Servicer shall cure such breach in all material respects.
 
(d)  Any substitution of Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans for Deleted Mortgage Loans made pursuant to Section 2.03(a) must be effected prior to the last Business Day that is within two years after the Closing Date. As to any Deleted Mortgage Loan for which the Originator or the Seller, as applicable, substitutes a Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan or Loans, such substitution shall be effected by the related Originator or the Seller, as applicable, delivering to the Trustee, (or the Custodian on behalf of the Trustee), for such Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan or Loans, the Mortgage Note, the Mortgage and 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 Adjustment (as described below), if any, in connection with such substitution. The Trustee (or the Custodian on behalf of the Trustee), shall acknowledge receipt for such Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan or Loans and, within 45 days thereafter, shall review such documents as specified in Section 2.02 and deliver to the Depositor and the Servicer, with respect to such Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan or Loans, a certification substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit F-1, with any applicable exceptions noted thereon. Within one year of the date of substitution, the Trustee (or the Custodian on behalf of the Trustee) shall deliver to the Depositor and the Servicer a certification substantially in the form of Exhibit F-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 the Trust Fund and will be retained by the related Originator or the Seller, as applicable. For the month of substitution, distributions to Certificateholders will reflect the collections and recoveries in respect of such Deleted Mortgage Loan in the Due Period preceding the month of substitution and the related Originator or the Seller, as applicable, shall thereafter be entitled to retain all amounts subsequently received in respect of such Deleted Mortgage Loan. The Servicer shall give or cause to be given written notice to the Trustee, who shall forward such 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 Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator, the Trustee, the Custodian and the Servicer. Upon such substitution by an Originator or the Seller, as applicable, 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 related Assignment Agreement, including all applicable representations and warranties thereof included in such Assignment Agreement as of the date of substitution.
 
For any month in which an Originator or the Seller, as applicable, substitutes one or more Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans for one or more Deleted Mortgage Loans, the Servicer will determine the amount (the “Substitution Adjustment”), if any, by which the aggregate Purchase Price of all such Deleted Mortgage Loans exceeds the aggregate, as to each such Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan, of 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 Mortgage Rate. On the date of such substitution, the related Originator or the Seller, as applicable, will deliver or cause to be delivered to the Servicer for deposit in the Collection Account an amount equal to the Substitution Adjustment, if any, and the Trustee, (or the Custodian on behalf of 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 related Originator or the Seller, as applicable, the related Mortgage File or Files and the Trustee shall execute and deliver such instruments of transfer or assignment, in each case without recourse, as the related Originator or the Seller, as applicable, shall deliver to it and as shall be necessary to vest therein any Deleted Mortgage Loan released pursuant hereto.
 
In addition, pursuant to the terms of the related Assignment Agreement, the related Originator or the Seller, as applicable, shall obtain at its own expense and deliver to the Trustee and the Trust Administrator an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that such substitution will not cause (a) any federal tax to be imposed on the Trust Fund, including without limitation, any federal tax imposed on “prohibited transactions” under Section 860F(a)(I) of the Code or on “contributions after the startup date” under Section 860G(d)(I) of the Code or (b) any REMIC to fail to qualify as a REMIC at any time that any Certificate is outstanding. If such Opinion of Counsel can not be delivered, then such substitution may only be effected at such time as the required Opinion of Counsel can be given.
 
(e)  Upon discovery by the Depositor, the Master Servicer or the Trust Administrator 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 hereto. In connection therewith, the related Originator or the Depositor, as the case may be, shall repurchase or, subject to the limitations set forth in Section 2.03(d), 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. Such repurchase or substitution shall be made (i) by the related Originator if the affected Mortgage Loan’s status as a non-qualified mortgage is or results from a breach of any representation, warranty or covenant made by the related Originator under the related Assignment Agreement or (ii) the Depositor, if the affected Mortgage Loan’s status as a non-qualified mortgage is a breach of any representation or warranty of the Depositor set forth in Section 2.06, or if its status as a non-qualified mortgage is a breach of no representation or warranty. Any such repurchase or substitution shall be made in the same manner as set forth in Section 2.03(a) or 2.03(d), if made by an Originator, or Section 2.03(b), if made by the Depositor. The Trustee shall reconvey to the Depositor or the related Originator, as the case may be, 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.
 
(f)  Upon discovery or receipt of written notice of a breach by the Seller of any representation, warranty or covenant made by the Seller under the Assignment Agreement in respect of any Mortgage Loan which materially adversely affects the value of such Mortgage Loan or the interest therein of the Certificateholders, and if either (i) such Mortgage Loan is not in breach of any representation, warranty or covenant of the related Originator or (ii) the related Originator has failed to remedy such representation, warranty or covenant with respect to such Mortgage Loan, then the Trustee shall enforce the obligation of the Seller to remedy such breach, to the extent provided in the Assignment Agreement, in the manner and within the time periods set forth in the Assignment Agreement.
 
SECTION 2.04  
[Reserved].
 
SECTION 2.05  
Representations, Warranties and Covenants of the Servicer and the Master Servicer.
 
(a)  The Servicer hereby represents, warrants and covenants to the Trust Administrator and the Trustee, for the benefit of each of the Trustee, the Trust Administrator, the Certificateholders and to the Depositor that as of the Closing Date or as of such date specifically provided herein:
 
(i)  The Servicer is a national banking association duly formed, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the United States of America 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 Trust Administrator, 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 charter of by-laws 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, (y) the business, operations, financial condition, properties or assets of the Servicer taken as a whole or (z) the legality, validity or enforceability of this Agreement;
 
(iv)  The Servicer is a HUD approved mortgagee pursuant to Section 203 and Section 211 of the National Housing Act. 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 the 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)  [reserved];
 
(x)  Neither this Agreement nor any information, certificate of an officer, statement furnished in writing or report delivered to the Trustee by the Servicer in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby contains or will contain any untrue statement of a material fact;
 
(xi)  The Servicer will not waive any Prepayment Charge unless it is waived in accordance with the standard set forth in Section 3.01; and
 
(xii)  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 (the “Credit Repositories”) in a timely manner.
 
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 or to the related Custodian on its behalf and shall inure to the benefit of the Trustee, the Trust Administrator, the Depositor and the Certificateholders. Upon discovery by any of the Depositor, the Servicer, the Trust Administrator or the Trustee of a breach of any of the foregoing representations, warranties and covenants which materially and adversely affects the value of any Mortgage Loan, Prepayment Charge or the interests therein of the Certificateholders, the party discovering such breach shall give prompt written notice (but in no event later than two Business Days following such discovery) to the Servicer, the Trustee and the Trust Administrator. Notwithstanding the foregoing, within 90 days of the earlier of discovery by the Servicer or receipt of notice by the Servicer of the breach of the representation or covenant of the Servicer set forth in Section 2.05(xi) above which materially and adversely affects the interests of the Holders of the Class P Certificates in any Prepayment Charge, the Servicer must pay the amount of such waived Prepayment Charge, for the benefit of the Holders of the Class P Certificates, by depositing such amount into the Collection Account. The foregoing shall not, however, limit any remedies available to the Certificateholders, the Depositor, the Trust Administrator or the Trustee on behalf of the Certificateholders, pursuant to the Master Agreements respecting a breach of the representations, warranties and covenants of the Originators.
 
(b)  The Master Servicer hereby represents, warrants and covenants to the Trustee, for the benefit of each of the Trustee and the Certificateholders, and to the Servicer and the Depositor that as of the Closing Date or as of such date specifically provided herein:
 
(i)  The Master Servicer is a national banking association duly formed, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the United States of America and is duly authorized and qualified to transact any and all business contemplated by this Agreement to be conducted by the Master Servicer;
 
(ii)  The Master 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 Master 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 Master 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 Master Servicer, the consummation by the Master 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 Master Servicer and will not (A) result in a breach of any term or provision of charter and by-laws of the Master 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 Master Servicer is a party or by which it may be bound, or any statute, order or regulation applicable to the Master Servicer of any court, regulatory body, administrative agency or governmental body having jurisdiction over the Master Servicer; and the Master 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 Master Servicer’s knowledge, would in the future materially and adversely affect, the ability of the Master Servicer to perform its obligations under this Agreement;
 
(iv)  The Master Servicer or an Affiliate thereof is an approved seller/servicer for Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac in good standing and is a HUD approved mortgagee pursuant to Section 203 of the National Housing Act;
 
(v)  The Master 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 Master Servicer that would materially and adversely affect the execution, delivery or enforceability of this Agreement or the ability of the Master Servicer 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 Master 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 Master Servicer of its obligations under, or validity or enforceability of, this Agreement; and
 
(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 Master Servicer of, or compliance by the Master Servicer with, this Agreement or the consummation 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.
 
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 Trust Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable and shall inure to the benefit of the Trustee, the Depositor and the Certificateholders. Upon discovery by any of the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer or the Trustee 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 prompt written notice (but in no event later than two Business Days following such discovery) to other parties to this Agreement.
 
SECTION 2.06  
Representations and Warranties of the Depositor.
 
The Depositor represents and warrants to the Trust, the Servicer and the Trustee on behalf of the Certificateholders as follows:
 
(i)  This agreement constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Depositor, enforceable against the Depositor in accordance with its terms, except as enforceability may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws now or hereafter in effect affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights in general and except as such enforceability may be limited by general principles of equity (whether considered in a proceeding at law or in equity);
 
(ii)   Immediately prior to the sale and assignment by the Depositor to the Trustee on behalf of the Trust of each Mortgage Loan, the Depositor had good and marketable title to each Mortgage Loan (insofar as such title was conveyed to it by the Seller) subject to no prior lien, claim, participation interest, mortgage, security interest, pledge, charge or other encumbrance or other interest of any nature;
 
(iii)  As of the Closing Date, the Depositor has transferred all right, title and interest in the Mortgage Loans to the Trustee on behalf of the Trust;
 
(iv)  The Depositor has not transferred the Mortgage Loans to the Trustee on behalf of the Trust with any intent to hinder, delay or defraud any of its creditors;
 
(v)  The Depositor has been duly incorporated and is validly existing as a corporation in good standing under the laws of Delaware, with full corporate power and authority to own its assets and conduct its business as presently being conducted;
 
(vi)  The Depositor is not in violation of its articles of incorporation or by-laws or in default in the performance or observance of any material obligation, agreement, covenant or condition contained in any contract, indenture, mortgage, loan agreement, note, lease or other instrument to which the Depositor is a party or by which it or its properties may be bound, which default might result in any material adverse changes in the financial condition, earnings, affairs or business of the Depositor or which might materially and adversely affect the properties or assets, taken as a whole, of the Depositor;
 
(vii)  The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by the Depositor, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated thereby, do not and will not result in a material breach or violation of any of the terms or provisions of, or, to the knowledge of the Depositor, constitute a default under, any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, loan agreement or other agreement or instrument to which the Depositor is a party or by which the Depositor is bound or to which any of the property or assets of the Depositor is subject, nor will such actions result in any violation of the provisions of the articles of incorporation or by-laws of the Depositor or, to the best of the Depositor’s knowledge without independent investigation, any statute or any order, rule or regulation of any court or governmental agency or body having jurisdiction over the Depositor or any of its properties or assets (except for such conflicts, breaches, violations and defaults as would not have a material adverse effect on the ability of the Depositor to perform its obligations under this Agreement);
 
(viii)  To the best of the Depositor’s knowledge without any independent investigation, no consent, approval, authorization, order, registration or qualification of or with any court or governmental agency or body of the United States or any other jurisdiction is required for the issuance of the Certificates, or the consummation by the Depositor of the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement, except such consents, approvals, authorizations, registrations or qualifications as (a) may be required under State securities or Blue Sky laws, (b) have been previously obtained or (c) the failure of which to obtain would not have a material adverse effect on the performance by the Depositor of its obligations under, or the validity or enforceability of, this Agreement; and
 
(ix)  There are no actions, proceedings or investigations pending before or, to the Depositor’s knowledge, threatened by any court, administrative agency or other tribunal to which the Depositor is a party or of which any of its properties is the subject: (a) which if determined adversely to the Depositor would have a material adverse effect on the business, results of operations or financial condition of the Depositor; (b) asserting the invalidity of this Agreement or the Certificates; (c) seeking to prevent the issuance of the Certificates or the consummation by the Depositor of any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, as the case may be; or (d) which might materially and adversely affect the performance by the Depositor of its obligations under, or the validity or enforceability of, this Agreement.
 
SECTION 2.07  
Issuance of Certificates.
 
The Trustee acknowledges the assignment to it of the Mortgage Loans and the delivery to it of the Mortgage Files, subject to the provisions of Sections 2.01 and 2.02, together with the assignment to it of all other assets included in the Trust Fund, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged. Concurrently with such assignment and delivery and in exchange therefor, the Trust Administrator, pursuant to the written request of the Depositor executed by an officer of the Depositor, has executed, authenticated and delivered to or upon the order of the Depositor, the Certificates in authorized denominations. The interests evidenced by the Certificates constitute the entire beneficial ownership interest in the Trust Fund.
 
SECTION 2.08  
[Reserved].
 
SECTION 2.09  
Conveyance of REMIC Regular Interests and Acceptance of REMIC 1, REMIC 2, REMIC 3, REMIC 4, REMIC 5 and REMIC 6 by the Trustee; Issuance of Certificates.
 
(a)  The Depositor, concurrently with the execution and delivery hereof, does hereby transfer, assign, set over and otherwise convey in trust to the Trustee without recourse all the right, title and interest of the Depositor in and to the assets described in the definition of REMIC 1 for the benefit of the holders of the REMIC 1 Regular Interests (which are uncertificated) and the Class R Certificates (in respect of the Class R-1 Interest). The Trustee acknowledges receipt of the assets described in the definition of REMIC 1 and declares that it holds and will hold the same in trust for the exclusive use and benefit of the holders of the REMIC 1 Regular Interests and the Class R Certificates (in respect of the Class R-1 Interest). The interests evidenced by the Class R-1 Interest, together with the REMIC 1 Regular Interests, constitute the entire beneficial ownership interest in REMIC 1.
 
(b)  The Depositor, concurrently with the execution and delivery hereof, does hereby transfer, assign, set over and otherwise convey in trust to the Trustee without recourse all the right, title and interest of the Depositor in and to the REMIC 1 Regular Interests for the benefit of the holders of the REMIC 2 Regular Interests (which are uncertificated) and the Class R Certificates (in respect of the Class R-2 Interest). The Trustee acknowledges receipt of the REMIC 1 Regular Interests and declares that it holds and will hold the same in trust for the exclusive use and benefit of the holders of the REMIC 2 Regular Interests and the Class R Certificates (in respect of the Class R-2 Interest). The interests evidenced by the Class R-2 Interest, together with the REMIC 2 Regular Interests, constitute the entire beneficial ownership interest in REMIC 2.
 
(c)  The Depositor, concurrently with the execution and delivery hereof, does hereby transfer, assign, set over and otherwise convey in trust to the Trustee without recourse all the right, title and interest of the Depositor in and to the REMIC 2 Regular Interests (which are uncertificated) for the benefit of the Holders of the Regular Certificates (other than the Class C Certificates or the Class P Certificates), the Class C Interest, the Class P Interest, the Class IO Interest and the Class R Certificates (in respect of the Class R-3 Interest). The Trustee acknowledges receipt of the REMIC 3 Regular Interests and declares that it holds and will hold the same in trust for the exclusive use and benefit of the Holders of the Regular Certificates (other than the Class C Certificates or Class P Certificates), the Class C Interest, the Class P Interest, the Class IO Interest and the Class R Certificates (in respect of the Class R-3 Interest). The interests evidenced by the Class R-3 Interest, together with the Regular Certificates (other than the Class C Certificates or Class P Certificates), the Class C Interest, the Class P Interest and the Class IO Interest, constitute the entire beneficial ownership interest in REMIC 3.
 
(d)  The Depositor, concurrently with the execution and delivery hereof, does hereby transfer, assign, set over and otherwise convey in trust to the Trustee without recourse all the right, title and interest of the Depositor in and to the Class C Interest (which is uncertificated) for the benefit of the Holders of the Class C Certificates and the Class R-X Certificates (in respect of the Class R-4 Interest). The Trustee acknowledges receipt of the Class C Interest and declares that it holds and will hold the same in trust for the exclusive use and benefit of the Holders of the Class C Certificates and the Class R-X Certificates (in respect of the Class R-4 Interest). The interests evidenced by the Class R-4 Interest, together with the Class C Certificates, constitute the entire beneficial ownership interest in REMIC 4.
 
(e)  The Depositor, concurrently with the execution and delivery hereof, does hereby transfer, assign, set over and otherwise convey in trust to the Trustee without recourse all the right, title and interest of the Depositor in and to the Class P Interest (which is uncertificated) for the benefit of the Holders of the Class P Certificates and the Class R-X Certificates (in respect of the Class R-5 Interest). The Trustee acknowledges receipt of the Class P Interest and declares that it holds and will hold the same in trust for the exclusive use and benefit of the Holders of the Class P Certificates and the Class R-X Certificates (in respect of the Class R-5 Interest). The interests evidenced by the Class R-5 Interest, together with the Class P Certificates, constitute the entire beneficial ownership interest in REMIC 5.
 
(f)  The Depositor, concurrently with the execution and delivery hereof, does hereby transfer, assign, set over and otherwise convey in trust to the Trustee without recourse all the right, title and interest of the Depositor in and to the Class IO Interest (which is uncertificated) for the benefit of the Holders of the REMIC 6 Regular Interest SWAP IO and the Class R-X Certificates (in respect of the Class R-6 Interest). The Trustee acknowledges receipt of the Class IO Interest and declares that it holds and will hold the same in trust for the exclusive use and benefit of the Holders of the REMIC 6 Regular Interest SWAP IO and the Class R-X Certificates (in respect of the Class R-6 Interest). The interests evidenced by the Class R-6 Interest, together with the REMIC 6 Regular Interest SWAP IO, constitute the entire beneficial ownership interest in REMIC 6.
 
(g)  Concurrently with (i) the assignment and delivery to the Trustee of REMIC 1 and the acceptance by the Trustee thereof, pursuant to Section 2.01, Section 2.02 and subsection (a) hereof, (ii) the assignment and delivery to the Trustee of REMIC 2 (including the Residual Interest therein represented by the Class R-2 Interest) and the acceptance by the Trustee thereof, pursuant to subsection (b) hereof, (iii) the assignment and delivery to the Trustee of REMIC 3 (including the Residual Interest therein represented by the Class R-3 Interest) and the acceptance by the Trustee thereof, pursuant to subsection (c) hereof and (iv) the assignment and delivery to the Trustee of REMIC 4 (including the Residual Interest therein represented by the Class R-4 Interest) and the acceptance by the Trustee thereof, pursuant to subsection (j) hereof, (xi) the assignment and delivery to the Trustee of REMIC 5 (including the Residual Interest therein represented by the Class R-5 Interest) and the acceptance by the Trustee thereof, pursuant to subsection (k) hereof and (xii) the assignment and delivery to the Trustee of REMIC 6 (including the Residual Interest therein represented by the Class R-6 Interest) and the acceptance by the Trustee thereof, pursuant to subsection (l) hereof, pursuant to subsection (g) hereof, pursuant to subsection (g) hereof, pursuant to subsection (g) hereof, the Trust Administrator, pursuant to the written request of the Depositor executed by an officer of the Depositor, has executed, authenticated and delivered to or upon the order of the Depositor, (A) the Class R Certificates in authorized denominations evidencing the Class R-1 Interest, the Class R-2 Interest and the Class R-3 Interest and (B) the Class R-X Certificates in authorized denominations evidencing the Class R-4 Interest, the Class R-5 Interest and Class R-6 Interest.
 
ARTICLE III  
 
 
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICING
 
OF THE MORTGAGE LOANS
 
SECTION 3.01  
Servicer to Act as Servicer.
 
The Servicer shall service and administer the Mortgage Loans on behalf of the Trust Fund and in the best interests of and for the benefit of the Certificateholders (as determined by the Servicer in its reasonable judgment) in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the respective Mortgage Loans and, to the extent consistent with such terms, in the same manner in which it services and administers similar mortgage loans for its own portfolio, giving due consideration to customary and usual standards of practice of prudent mortgage lenders and loan servicers administering similar mortgage loans but without regard to:
 
(1)  any relationship that the Servicer, any Sub-Servicer or any Affiliate of the Servicer or any Sub-Servicer may have with the related Mortgagor;
 
(2)  the ownership or non-ownership of any Certificate by the Servicer or any Affiliate of the Servicer;
 
(3)  the Servicer’s obligation to make Advances or Servicing Advances; or
 
(4)  the Servicer’s or any Sub-Servicer’s right to receive compensation for its services hereunder or with respect to any particular transaction.
 
To the extent consistent with the foregoing, the Servicer (a) shall seek to maximize the timely and complete recovery of principal and interest on the Mortgage Notes and (b) shall waive (or permit a Sub-Servicer to waive) a Prepayment Charge only under the following circumstances: (i) such waiver is standard and customary in servicing similar mortgage loans and such waiver relates to a default or a reasonably foreseeable default and would, in the reasonable judgment of the Servicer, maximize recovery of total proceeds taking into account the value of such Prepayment Charge and the related Mortgage Loan, (ii) the collection of such Prepayment Charge would be in violation of applicable laws, (iii) the amount of the Prepayment Charge set forth on the Prepayment Charge Schedule is not consistent with the related Mortgage Note or is otherwise unenforceable or (iv) the collection of such Prepayment Charge would be considered “predatory” pursuant to written guidance published or issued by any applicable federal, state or local regulatory authority acting in its official capacity and having jurisdiction over such matters. If a Prepayment Charge is waived as permitted by meeting the standard described in clauses (ii), (iii) or (iv) above, then the Trustee (upon receipt of written notice from the Servicer that such waiver has occurred) shall work with the Depositor to enforce the obligation of the Originators to pay the amount of such waived Prepayment Charge to the Trust Administrator for deposit in the Distribution Account for the benefit of the Holders of the Class P Certificates. If a Prepayment Charge is waived other than in accordance with (i), (ii), (iii) or (iv) above, the Servicer shall pay the amount of such waived Prepayment Charge to the Trust Administrator for deposit in the Distribution Account for the benefit of the Holders of the Class P Certificates.
 
To the extent consistent with the foregoing, the Servicer shall also seek to maximize the timely and complete recovery of principal and interest on the Mortgage Notes. Subject only to the above-described servicing standards and the terms of this Agreement and of the respective Mortgage Loans, the Servicer shall have full power and authority, acting alone or through Sub-Servicers as provided in Section 3.02, to do or cause to be done any and all things in connection with such servicing and administration which it may deem necessary or desirable. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Servicer in its own name or in the name of a Sub-Servicer is hereby authorized and empowered by the Trustee when the Servicer believes it appropriate in its best judgment in accordance with the servicing standards set forth above, to execute and deliver, on behalf of the Certificateholders and the Trustee, and upon notice to the Trustee, any and all instruments of satisfaction or cancellation, or of partial or full release or discharge, and all other comparable instruments, with respect to the Mortgage Loans and the Mortgaged Properties and to institute foreclosure proceedings or obtain a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure so as to convert the ownership of such properties, and to hold or cause to be held title to such properties, on behalf of the Trustee and Certificateholders. The Servicer shall service and administer the Mortgage Loans in accordance with applicable state and federal law and shall provide to the Mortgagors any reports required to be provided to them thereby. The Servicer shall also comply in the performance of this Agreement with all reasonable rules and requirements of any standard hazard insurance policy. Subject to Section 3.17, the Trustee shall execute, at the written request of the Servicer, and furnish to the Servicer and any Sub-Servicer such documents as are necessary or appropriate to enable the Servicer or any Sub-Servicer to carry out their servicing and administrative duties hereunder, and the Trustee hereby grants to the Servicer a power of attorney to carry out such duties. The Trustee shall not be liable for the actions of the Servicer or any Sub-Servicers under such powers of attorney.
 
In accordance with the standards of the preceding paragraph, the Servicer shall advance or cause to be advanced funds as necessary for the purpose of effecting the timely payment of taxes and assessments on the Mortgaged Properties, which advances shall be Servicing Advances reimbursable in the first instance from related collections from the Mortgagors pursuant to Section 3.09, and further as provided in Section 3.11. Any cost incurred by the Servicer or by Sub-Servicers in effecting the timely payment of taxes and assessments on a Mortgaged Property shall not, for the purpose of calculating distributions to Certificateholders, be added to the unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan, notwithstanding that the terms of such Mortgage Loan so permit provided, however, that (subject to Section 3.07) the Servicer may capitalize the amount of any Servicing Advances incurred pursuant to this Section 3.01 in connection with the modification of a Mortgage Loan.
 
The Servicer further is authorized and empowered by the Trustee, on behalf of the Certificateholders and the Trustee, in its own name or in the name of the Sub-Servicer, when the Servicer or the Sub-Servicer, as the case may be, believes it is appropriate in its best judgment to register any Mortgage Loan on the MERS System, or cause the removal from the registration of any Mortgage Loan on the MERS System, to execute and deliver, on behalf of the Trustee and the Certificateholders or any of them, any and all instruments of assignment and other comparable instruments with respect to such assignment or re-recording of a Mortgage in the name of MERS, solely as nominee for the Trustee and its successors and assigns. Any reasonable expenses (i) incurred as a result of MERS discontinuing or becoming unable to continue operations in connection with the MERS System or (ii) if the affected Mortgage Loan is in default or, in the judgment of the Servicer, such default is reasonably foreseeable, incurred in connection with the actions described in the preceding sentence, shall be subject to withdrawal by the Servicer from the Collection Account.
 
Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, the Servicer may not make any future advances with respect to a Mortgage Loan (except as provided in Section 4.03) and the Servicer shall not (i) permit any modification with respect to any Mortgage Loan (except with respect to a Mortgage Loan that is in default or, in the judgment of the Servicer, such default is reasonably foreseeable) that would change the Mortgage Rate, reduce or increase the principal balance (except for reductions resulting from actual payments of principal) or change the final maturity date on such Mortgage Loan or (ii) permit any modification, waiver or amendment of any term of any Mortgage Loan that would both (A) effect an exchange or reissuance of such Mortgage Loan under Section 1001 of the Code (or final, temporary or proposed Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder) and (B) cause any REMIC to fail to qualify as a REMIC under the Code or the imposition of any tax on “prohibited transactions” or “contributions after the startup date” under the REMIC Provisions.
 
Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary and notwithstanding its ability to do so pursuant to the terms of the related mortgage note, the Servicer shall not be required to enforce any provision in any mortgage note the enforcement of which would violate federal, state or local laws or ordinances designed to discourage predatory lending practices.
 
The Servicer may delegate its responsibilities under this Agreement; provided, however, that no such delegation shall release the Servicer from the responsibilities or liabilities arising under this Agreement.
 
SECTION 3.02  
Sub-Servicing Agreements Between Servicer and Sub-Servicers; Subcontractors.
 
(a)  The Servicer may enter into Sub-Servicing Agreements (provided that such agreements would not result in a withdrawal or a downgrading by the Rating Agencies of the rating on any Class of Certificates) with Sub-Servicers, for the servicing and administration of the Mortgage Loans; provided, however, that each such sub-servicing arrangement and the terms of the related Sub-Servicing Agreement must provide for the servicing of Mortgage Loans in a manner consistent with the servicing arrangement contemplated hereunder.
 
(b)  Each Sub-Servicer shall be (i) authorized to transact business in the state or states in which the related Mortgaged Properties it is to service are situated, if and to the extent required by applicable law to enable the Sub-Servicer to perform its obligations hereunder and under the Sub-Servicing Agreement and (ii) a Freddie Mac or Fannie Mae approved mortgage servicer. Each Sub-Servicing Agreement must impose on the Sub-Servicer requirements conforming to the provisions set forth in Section 3.08, 3.20 or 3.21 and provide for servicing of the Mortgage Loans consistent with the terms of this Agreement. The Servicer will examine each Sub-Servicing Agreement and will be familiar with the terms thereof. The terms of any Sub-Servicing Agreement will not be inconsistent with any of the provisions of this Agreement. The Servicer and the Sub-Servicers may enter into and make amendments to the Sub-Servicing Agreements or enter into different forms of Sub-Servicing Agreements; provided, however, that any such amendments or different forms shall be consistent with and not violate the provisions of this Agreement, and that no such amendment or different form shall be made or entered into which could be reasonably expected to be materially adverse to the interests of the Certificateholders, without the consent of the Holders of Certificates entitled to at least 66% of the Voting Rights. Any variation without the consent of the Holders of Certificates entitled to at least 66% of the Voting Rights from the provisions set forth in Section 3.08 (relating to insurance or priority requirements of Sub-Servicing Accounts, or credits and charges to the Sub- Servicing Accounts or the timing and amount of remittances by the Sub-Servicers to the Servicer), Section 3.20 or Section 3.21, are conclusively deemed to be inconsistent with this Agreement and therefore prohibited. The Servicer shall deliver to the Trustee, the Trust Administrator and the Master Servicer copies of all Sub-Servicing Agreements and any amendments or modifications thereof, promptly upon the Servicer’s execution and delivery of such instruments.
 
(c)  As part of its servicing activities hereunder, the Servicer (except as otherwise provided in the last sentence of this paragraph), for the benefit of the Trustee and the Certificateholders, shall enforce the obligations of each Sub-Servicer under the related Sub-Servicing Agreement, including, without limitation, any obligation of a Sub-Servicer to make advances in respect of delinquent payments as required by a Sub-Servicing Agreement. Such enforcement, including, without limitation, the legal prosecution of claims, termination of Sub-Servicing Agreements, and the pursuit of other appropriate remedies, shall be in such form and carried out to such an extent and at such time as the Servicer, in its good faith business judgment, would require were it the owner of the related Mortgage Loans. The Servicer shall pay the costs of such enforcement at its own expense, and shall be reimbursed therefor only (i) from a general recovery resulting from such enforcement, to the extent, if any, that such recovery exceeds all amounts due in respect of the related Mortgage Loans, or (ii) from a specific recovery of costs, expenses or attorneys’ fees against the party against whom such enforcement is directed.
 
(d)  It shall not be necessary for the Servicer to seek the consent of the Depositor, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or the Trustee to the utilization of any Subcontractor. The Servicer shall promptly, upon request, provide to the Depositor, the Master Servicer and the Trust Administrator a written description (in form and substance satisfactory to the Depositor, the Master Servicer and the Trust Administrator) of the role and function of each Subcontractor utilized by the Servicer or any Sub-Servicer, specifying (i) the identity of each such Subcontractor, (ii) which (if any) of such Subcontractors are “participating in the servicing function” within the meaning of Item 1122 of Regulation AB and (iii) which elements of the Relevant Servicing Criteria will be addressed in assessments of compliance provided by each Subcontractor identified pursuant to (e) below.
 
(e)  As a condition to the utilization of any Subcontractor determined to be “participating in the servicing function” within the meaning of Item 1122 of Regulation AB, the Servicer shall cause any such Subcontractor used by the Servicer (or by any Sub-Servicer) for the benefit of the Depositor, the Master Servicer and the Trust Administrator to comply with the provisions of Sections 3.20, 3.21 and 4.05 of this Agreement to the same extent as if such Subcontractor were the Servicer. The Servicer shall be responsible for obtaining from each Subcontractor and delivering to the Depositor, the Master Servicer and the Trust Administrator any assessment of compliance and attestation required to be delivered by such Subcontractor under Section 3.21, in each case as and when required to be delivered.
 
SECTION 3.03  
Successor Sub-Servicers.
 
The Servicer, shall be entitled to terminate any Sub-Servicing Agreement and the rights and obligations of any Sub-Servicer pursuant to any Sub-Servicing Agreement in accordance with the terms and conditions of such Sub-Servicing Agreement. In the event of termination of any Sub-Servicer, all servicing obligations of such Sub-Servicer shall be assumed simultaneously by the Servicer without any act or deed on the part of such Sub-Servicer or the Servicer, and the Servicer either shall service directly the related Mortgage Loans or shall enter into a Sub-Servicing Agreement with a successor Sub-Servicer which qualifies under Section 3.02.
 
Any Sub-Servicing Agreement shall include the provision that such agreement may be immediately terminated by the Master Servicer (if the Master Servicer is acting as Servicer) without fee, in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, in the event that the Servicer (or the Master Servicer, if it is then acting as Servicer) shall, for any reason, no longer be the Servicer (including termination due to a Servicer Event of Termination).
 
SECTION 3.04  
Liability of the Servicer.
 
Notwithstanding any Sub-Servicing Agreement, any of the provisions of this Agreement relating to agreements or arrangements between the Servicer and a Sub-Servicer or reference to actions taken through a Sub-Servicer or otherwise, the Servicer shall remain obligated and primarily liable to the Trustee and the Certificateholders for the servicing and administering of the Mortgage Loans in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.01 without diminution of such obligation or liability by virtue of such Sub-Servicing Agreements or arrangements or by virtue of indemnification from the Sub-Servicer and to the same extent and under the same terms and conditions as if the Servicer alone were servicing and administering the Mortgage Loans. The Servicer shall be entitled to enter into any agreement with a Sub- Servicer for indemnification of the Servicer by such Sub-Servicer and nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed to limit or modify such indemnification.
 
SECTION 3.05  
No Contractual Relationship Between Sub-Servicers and the Trustee, the Trust Administrator or Certificateholders.
 
Any Sub-Servicing Agreement that may be entered into and any transactions or services relating to the Mortgage Loans involving a Sub-Servicer in its capacity as such shall be deemed to be between the Sub-Servicer and the Servicer alone, and the Trustee, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator and the Certificateholders shall not be deemed parties thereto and shall have no claims, rights, obligations, duties or liabilities with respect to the Sub-Servicer except as set forth in Section 3.06. The Servicer shall be solely liable for all fees owed by it to any Sub-Servicer, irrespective of whether the Servicer’s compensation pursuant to this Agreement is sufficient to pay such fees.
 
SECTION 3.06  
Assumption or Termination of Sub-Servicing Agreements by Master Servicer.
 
In the event the Servicer shall for any reason no longer be the Servicer (including by reason of the occurrence of a Servicer Event of Termination), the Master Servicer or, if the Master Servicer is the Servicer, the Trustee (or the successor servicer appointed pursuant to Section 7.02) (or another successor master servicer) shall thereupon assume all of the rights and obligations of the Servicer under each Sub-Servicing Agreement that the Servicer may have entered into, unless the Master Servicer or the Trustee (or successor servicer or master servicer), as applicable, elects to terminate any Sub-Servicing Agreement in accordance with its terms as provided in Section 3.03. Upon such assumption, the Master Servicer or the Trustee, as applicable (or the successor servicer appointed pursuant to Section 7.02 (or another successor master servicer) shall be deemed, subject to Section 3.03, to have assumed all of the Servicer’s interest therein and to have replaced the Servicer as a party to each Sub-Servicing Agreement to the same extent as if each Sub-Servicing Agreement had been assigned to the assuming party, except that (i) the Servicer shall not thereby be relieved of any liability or obligations under any Sub-Servicing Agreement and (ii) none of the Trust Administrator, its designee or any successor Servicer shall be deemed to have assumed any liability or obligation of the Servicer that arose before it ceased to be the Servicer.
 
The Servicer at its expense shall, upon request of the Master Servicer, deliver to the assuming party all documents and records relating to each Sub-Servicing Agreement and the Mortgage Loans then being serviced and an accounting of amounts collected and held by or on behalf of it, and otherwise use its best efforts to effect the orderly and efficient transfer of the Sub-Servicing Agreements to the assuming party.
 
SECTION 3.07  
Collection of Certain Mortgage Loan Payments.
 
The Servicer shall make reasonable efforts to collect all payments called for under the terms and provisions of the Mortgage Loans, and shall, to the extent such procedures shall be consistent with this Agreement and the terms and provisions of any applicable insurance policies, follow such collection procedures as it would follow with respect to mortgage loans comparable to the Mortgage Loans and held for its own account. Consistent with the foregoing and the servicing standards set forth in Section 3.01, the Servicer may in its discretion (i) waive any late payment charge or, if applicable, penalty interest or (ii) extend the due dates for Monthly Payments due on a Mortgage Note for a period of not greater than 180 days; provided that any extension pursuant to clause (ii) above shall not affect the amortization schedule of any Mortgage Loan for purposes of any computation hereunder, except as provided below. In the event of any such arrangement pursuant to clause (ii) above, the Servicer shall make timely advances on such Mortgage Loan during such extension pursuant to Section 4.03 and in accordance with the amortization schedule of such Mortgage Loan without modification thereof by reason of such arrangements. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that any Mortgage Loan is in default or, in the judgment of the Servicer, such default is reasonably foreseeable, the Servicer, consistent with the standards set forth in Section 3.01, may waive, modify or vary any term of such Mortgage Loan (including, but not limited to, modifications that change the Mortgage Rate, forgive the payment of principal or interest or extend the final maturity date of such Mortgage Loan), accept payment from the related Mortgagor of an amount less than the Stated Principal Balance in final satisfaction of such Mortgage Loan (such payment, a “Short Pay-off”) or consent to the postponement of strict compliance with any such term or otherwise grant indulgence to any Mortgagor if in the Servicer’s determination such waiver, modification, postponement or indulgence is not materially adverse to the interests of the Certificateholders (taking into account any estimated Realized Loss that might result absent such action); provided, however, the Servicer shall not modify any Mortgage Loan in a manner that would capitalize the amount of any unpaid Monthly Payments or tax or insurance payments advanced by the Servicer on the Mortgagor’s behalf unless the related Mortgagor shall have remitted an amount equal to a full Monthly Payment (or, in the case of any Mortgage Loan subject to a forbearance plan or bankruptcy plan, a full modified monthly payment under such plan) in each of the three calendar months immediately preceding the month of such modification.
 
SECTION 3.08  
Sub-Servicing Accounts.
 
In those cases where a Sub-Servicer is servicing a Mortgage Loan pursuant to a Sub-Servicing Agreement, the Sub-Servicer will be required to establish and maintain one or more accounts (collectively, the “Sub-Servicing Account”). The Sub-Servicing Account shall be an Eligible Account and shall comply with all requirements of this Agreement relating to the Collection Account. The Sub-Servicer shall deposit in the Sub-Servicing Account, in no event more than two Business Days after the Sub-Servicer’s receipt thereof, all proceeds of Mortgage Loans received by the Sub-Servicer less its servicing compensation to the extent permitted by the Sub-Servicing Agreement. The Sub-Servicer shall thereafter remit such proceeds to the Servicer for deposit in the Collection Account not later than two Business Days after the deposit of such amounts in the Sub-Servicing Account. For purposes of this Agreement, the Servicer shall be deemed to have received payments on the Mortgage Loans when the Sub-Servicer receives such payments.
 
SECTION 3.09  
Collection of Taxes, Assessments and Similar Items; Servicing Accounts.
 
To the extent the terms of a Mortgage provide for Escrow Payments, the Servicer shall establish and maintain one or more accounts (the “Servicing Accounts”), into which all collections from the Mortgagors (or related advances from Sub-Servicers) for the payment of taxes, assessments, fire, flood, and hazard insurance premiums, hazard insurance proceeds (to the extent such amounts are to be applied to the restoration or repair of the property) and comparable items for the account of the Mortgagors (“Escrow Payments”) shall be deposited and retained. Servicing Accounts shall be Eligible Accounts. The Servicer shall deposit in the Servicing Accounts on a daily basis and in no event later than the second Business Day after receipt, and retain therein, all Escrow Payments collected on account of the Mortgage Loans, for the purpose of effecting the timely payment of any such items as required under the terms of this Agreement. Withdrawals of amounts from a Servicing Account may be made only to (i) effect timely payment of taxes, assessments, fire, flood, and hazard insurance premiums, and comparable items; (ii) reimburse the Servicer out of related collections for any advances made pursuant to Section 3.01 (with respect to taxes and assessments) and Section 3.14 (with respect to fire, flood and hazard insurance); (iii) refund to Mortgagors any sums as may be determined to be overages; (iv) pay interest, if required and as described below, to Mortgagors on balances in the Servicing Account; or (v) clear and terminate the Servicing Account at the termination of the Servicer’s obligations and responsibilities in respect of the Mortgage Loans under this Agreement in accordance with Article IX. As part of its servicing duties, the Servicer shall pay to the Mortgagors interest on funds in Servicing Accounts, to the extent required by law and, to the extent that interest earned on funds in the Servicing Accounts is insufficient, to pay such interest from its or their own funds, without any reimbursement therefor. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Servicer shall not be obligated to collect Escrow Payments if the related Mortgage Loan does not require such payments but the Servicer shall nevertheless be obligated to make Servicing Advances as provided in Section 3.01. In the event the Servicer shall deposit in the Servicing Accounts any amount not required to be deposited therein, it may at any time withdraw such amount from the Servicing Accounts, any provision to the contrary notwithstanding.
 
To the extent that a Mortgage does not provide for Escrow Payments, the Servicer (i) shall determine whether any such payments are made by the Mortgagor in a manner and at a time that is necessary to avoid the loss of the Mortgaged Property due to a tax sale or the foreclosure as a result of a tax lien and (ii) shall ensure that all insurance required to be maintained on the Mortgaged Property pursuant to this Agreement is maintained. If any such payment has not been made and the Servicer receives notice of a tax lien with respect to the Mortgage Loan being imposed, the Servicer will, to the extent required to avoid loss of the Mortgaged Property, advance or cause to be advanced funds necessary to discharge such lien on the Mortgaged Property. The Servicer assumes full responsibility for the payment of all such bills and shall effect payments of all such bills irrespective of the Mortgagor’s faithful performance in the payment of same or the making of the Escrow Payments and shall make Servicing Advances from its own funds to effect such payments.
 
SECTION 3.10  
Collection Account.
 
(a)  On behalf of the Trust Fund, the Servicer shall establish and maintain one or more separate, segregated trust accounts (such account or accounts, the “Collection Account”), held in trust for the benefit of the Trust Administrator, the Trustee and the Certificateholders. On behalf of the Trust Fund, the Servicer shall deposit or cause to be deposited in the clearing account (which account must be an Eligible Account) in which it customarily deposits payments and collections on mortgage loans in connection with its mortgage loan servicing activities on a daily basis, and in no event more than two Business Days after the Servicer’s receipt thereof, and shall thereafter deposit in the Collection Account, in no event more than one Business Day after the deposit of such funds into the clearing account, as and when received or as otherwise required hereunder, the following payments and collections received or made by it from and after the Cut-off Date (other than in respect of principal or interest on the related Mortgage Loans due on or before the Cut-off Date), or payments (other than Principal Prepayments) received by it on or prior to the Cut-off Date but allocable to a Due Period subsequent thereto:
 
(1)  all payments on account of principal, including Principal Prepayments (but not Prepayment Charges), on the Mortgage Loans;
 
(2)  all payments on account of interest (net of the related Servicing Fee and any Prepayment Interest Excess) on each Mortgage Loan;
 
(3)  all Insurance Proceeds and Liquidation Proceeds (other than proceeds collected in respect of any particular REO Property and amounts paid by the Servicer in connection with a purchase of Mortgage Loans and REO Properties pursuant to Section 9.01);
 
(4)  any amounts required to be deposited pursuant to Section 3.12 in connection with any losses realized on Permitted Investments with respect to funds held in the Collection Account;
 
(5)  any amounts required to be deposited by the Servicer pursuant to the second paragraph of Section 3.14(a) in respect of any blanket policy deductibles;
 
(6)  all proceeds of any Mortgage Loan repurchased or purchased in accordance with Section 2.03 or Section 9.01;
 
(7)  all amounts required to be deposited in connection with shortfalls in principal amount of Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans pursuant to Section 2.03; and
 
(8)  all Prepayment Charges collected by the Servicer and any Servicer Prepayment Charge Payment Amounts in connection with the Principal Prepayment of any of the Mortgage Loans.
 
For purposes of the immediately preceding sentence, the Cut-off Date with respect to any Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan shall be deemed to be the date of substitution.
 
The foregoing requirements for deposit in the Collection Accounts shall be exclusive, it being understood and agreed that, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, payments in the nature of late payment charges or assumption fees (other than Prepayment Charges) need not be deposited by the Servicer in the Collection Account. In the event the Servicer shall deposit in the Collection Account any amount not required to be deposited therein, it may at any time withdraw such amount from the Collection Account, any provision herein to the contrary notwithstanding.
 
(b)  On behalf of the Trust Fund, the Servicer shall deliver to the Trust Administrator in immediately available funds for deposit in the Distribution Account (i) on the Servicer Remittance Date, that portion of the Available Funds for the related Distribution Date then on deposit in the Collection Account, the amount of all Prepayment Charges collected during the applicable Prepayment Period by the Servicer and Servicer Prepayment Charge Payment Amounts in connection with the Principal Prepayment of any of the Mortgage Loans then on deposit in the Collection Account and (ii) on each Business Day as of the commencement of which the balance on deposit in the Collection Account exceeds $75,000 following any withdrawals pursuant to the next succeeding sentence, the amount of such excess, but only if the Collection Account constitutes an Eligible Account solely pursuant to clause (ii) of the definition of “Eligible Account.” If the balance on deposit in the Collection Account exceeds $75,000 as of the commencement of business on any Business Day and the Collection Account constitutes an Eligible Account solely pursuant to clause (ii) of the definition of “Eligible Account,” the Servicer shall, on such Business Day, withdraw from the Collection Account any and all amounts payable or reimbursable to the Depositor, the Servicer, the Trustee, the Trust Administrator, the Seller or any Sub-Servicer pursuant to Section 3.11 and shall pay such amounts to the Persons entitled thereto.
 
(c)  Funds in the Collection Account may be invested in Permitted Investments in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 3.12. The Servicer shall give advance notice to the Trust Administrator and the Master Servicer of the location of the Collection Account maintained by it when established and prior to any change thereof. The Trust Administrator will then provide timely written notice to the Depositor and Trustee.
 
(d)  Funds held in the Collection Account at any time may be delivered by the Servicer to the Trust Administrator for deposit in an account (which may be the Distribution Account and must satisfy the standards for the Distribution Account as set forth in the definition thereof) and for all purposes of this Agreement shall be deemed to be a part of the Collection Account; provided, however, that the Trust Administrator shall have the sole authority to withdraw any funds held pursuant to this subsection (d). In the event the Servicer shall deliver to the Trust Administrator for deposit in the Distribution Account any amount not required to be deposited therein, it may at any time request that the Trust Administrator withdraw such amount from the Distribution Account and remit to it any such amount, any provision herein to the contrary notwithstanding. In addition, the Servicer shall deliver to the Trust Administrator from time to time for deposit, and upon written notification from the Servicer, the Trust Administrator shall so deposit, in the Distribution Account:
 
(1)  any Advances, as required pursuant to Section 4.03;
 
(2)  any amounts required to be deposited pursuant to Section 3.23(d) or (f) in connection with any REO Property;
 
(3)  any amounts to be paid by the Servicer in connection with a purchase of Mortgage Loans and REO Properties pursuant to Section 9.01; and
 
(iv) any amounts required to be deposited pursuant to Section 3.24 in connection with any Prepayment Interest Shortfalls.
 
(e)  The Servicer shall deposit in the Collection Account any amounts required to be deposited pursuant to Section 3.12(b) in connection with losses realized on Permitted Investments with respect to funds held in the Collection Account.
 
SECTION 3.11  
Withdrawals from the Collection Account.
 
The Servicer shall, from time to time, make withdrawals from the Collection Account for any of the following purposes, without priority, or as described in Section 4.03:
 
(1)  to remit to the Trust Administrator for deposit in the Distribution Account the amounts required to be so remitted pursuant to Section 3.10(b) or permitted to be so remitted pursuant to the first sentence of Section 3.10(d);
 
(2)  subject to Section 3.16(d), to reimburse the Servicer for Advances, but only to the extent of amounts received which represent Late Collections (net of the related Servicing Fees) of Monthly Payments on Mortgage Loans with respect to which such Advances were made in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.03;
 
(3)  subject to Section 3.16(d), to pay the Servicer or any Sub-Servicer (A) any unpaid Servicing Fees, (B) any unreimbursed Servicing Advances with respect to each Mortgage Loan, but only to the extent of any Liquidation Proceeds, Insurance Proceeds or other amounts as may be collected by the Servicer from a Mortgagor, or otherwise received with respect to such Mortgage Loan and (C) without limiting any right of withdrawal set forth in clause (vi) below, any Servicing Advances made with respect to a Mortgage Loan that, following the final liquidation of a Mortgage Loan are Nonrecoverable Advances, but only to the extent that Late Collections, Liquidation Proceeds and Insurance Proceeds received with respect to such Mortgage Loan are insufficient to reimburse the Servicer or any Sub-Servicer for such Servicing Advances;
 
(4)  to pay to the Servicer as servicing compensation (in addition to the Servicing Fee) on the Servicer Remittance Date any interest or investment income earned on funds deposited in the Collection Account;
 
(5)  to pay to the Servicer or the Seller, as the case may be, with respect to each Mortgage Loan that has previously been purchased or replaced pursuant to Section 2.03 or Section 3.16(c) all amounts received thereon subsequent to the date of purchase or substitution, as the case may be;
 
(6)  to reimburse the Servicer for any Advance or Servicing Advance previously made which the Servicer has determined to be a Nonrecoverable Advance or Nonrecoverable Servicing Advance in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.03;
 
(7)  to reimburse the Servicer, the Master Servicer or the Depositor for expenses incurred by or reimbursable to the Servicer, the Master Servicer or the Depositor, as the case may be, pursuant to Section 6.03;
 
(8)  to reimburse the Servicer, the Trust Administrator, the Master Servicer or the Trustee, as the case may be, for expenses reasonably incurred in respect of the breach or defect giving rise to the purchase obligation under Section 2.03 of this Agreement that were included in the Purchase Price of the Mortgage Loan, including any expenses arising out of the enforcement of the purchase obligation;
 
(9)  [reserved];
 
(10)  to pay, or to reimburse the Servicer for advances in respect of expenses incurred in connection with any Mortgage Loan pursuant to Section 3.16(b); and
 
(11)  to clear and terminate the Collection Account pursuant to Section 9.01.
 
The Servicer shall keep and maintain separate accounting, on a Mortgage Loan by Mortgage Loan basis, for the purpose of justifying any withdrawal from the Collection Account, to the extent held by or on behalf of it, pursuant to subclauses (ii), (iii), (iv), (v), (vi), (viii) and (ix) above. The Servicer shall provide written notification to the Trust Administrator, on or prior to the next succeeding Servicer Remittance Date, upon making any withdrawals from the Collection Account pursuant to subclause (vii) above.
 
SECTION 3.12  
Investment of Funds in the Collection Account.
 
(a)  The Servicer may direct any depository institution maintaining the Collection Account (for purposes of this Section 3.12, an “Investment Account”) to invest the funds in such Investment Account in one or more Permitted Investments specified in such instruction bearing interest or sold at a discount, and maturing, unless payable on demand, (i) no later than the Business Day immediately preceding the date on which such funds are required to be withdrawn from such account pursuant to this Agreement, if a Person other than the Trust Administrator is the obligor thereon, and (ii) no later than the date on which such funds are required to be withdrawn from such account pursuant to this Agreement, if the Trust Administrator is the obligor thereon. All such Permitted Investments shall be held to maturity, unless payable on demand. Any investment of funds in an Investment Account shall be made in the name of the Trust Administrator (in its capacity as such) or in the name of a nominee of the Trust Administrator. The Trust Administrator shall be entitled to sole possession (except with respect to investment direction of funds held in the Collection Account and the Distribution Account and any income and gain realized thereon) over each such investment, and any certificate or other instrument evidencing any such investment shall be delivered directly to the Trust Administrator or its agent, together with any document of transfer necessary to transfer title to such investment to the Trust Administrator or its nominee. In the event amounts on deposit in an Investment Account are at any time invested in a Permitted Investment payable on demand, the Trust Administrator shall:
 
(x) consistent with any notice required to be given thereunder, demand that payment thereon be made on the last day such Permitted Investment may otherwise mature hereunder in an amount equal to the lesser of (1) all amounts then payable thereunder and (2) the amount required to be withdrawn on such date; and
 
(y) demand payment of all amounts due thereunder promptly upon determination by a Responsible Officer of the Trust Administrator that such Permitted Investment would not constitute a Permitted Investment in respect of funds thereafter on deposit in the Investment Account.
 
(b)  All income and gain realized from the investment of funds deposited in the Collection Account held by or on behalf of the Servicer, shall be for the benefit of the Servicer and shall be subject to its withdrawal in accordance with Section 3.11. The Servicer shall deposit in the Collection Account the amount of any loss of principal incurred in respect of any such Permitted Investment made with funds in such accounts immediately upon realization of such loss.
 
(c)  Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, if any default occurs in the making of a payment due under any Permitted Investment, or if a default occurs in any other performance required under any Permitted Investment, the Trust Administrator may and, subject to Section 8.01 and Section 8.02(a)(v), upon the request of the Holders of Certificates representing more than 50% of the Voting Rights allocated to any Class of Certificates, shall take such action as may be appropriate to enforce such payment or performance, including the institution and prosecution of appropriate proceedings.
 
SECTION 3.13  
[Reserved].
 
SECTION 3.14  
Maintenance of Hazard Insurance and Errors and Omissions and Fidelity Coverage.
 
The terms of each Mortgage Note require the related Mortgagor to maintain fire, flood and hazard insurance policies. To the extent such policies are not maintained, the Servicer shall cause to be maintained for each Mortgaged Property fire and hazard insurance with extended coverage as is customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is located in an amount which is at least equal to the lesser of the current principal balance of such Mortgage Loan and the amount necessary to fully compensate for any damage or loss to the improvements which are a part of such property on a replacement cost basis, in each case in an amount not less than such amount as is necessary to avoid the application of any coinsurance clause contained in the related hazard insurance policy. The Servicer shall also cause to be maintained fire, flood and hazard insurance on each REO Property with extended coverage as is customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is located in an amount which is at least equal to the greater of (i) 100% of the insurable value on a replacement cost basis of the improvements securing such Mortgage Loan, (ii) the principal balance of the Mortgage Loan and (iii) maximum coverage allowable under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973. The Servicer will comply in the performance of this Agreement with all reasonable rules and requirements of each insurer under any such hazard policies. Any amounts to be collected by the Servicer under any such policies (other than amounts to be applied to the restoration or repair of the property subject to the related Mortgage or amounts to be released to the Mortgagor in accordance with the procedures that the Servicer would follow in servicing loans held for its own account, subject to the terms and conditions of the related Mortgage and Mortgage Note) shall be deposited in the Collection Account, subject to withdrawal pursuant to Section 3.11, if received in respect of a Mortgage Loan, or in the REO Account, subject to withdrawal pursuant to Section 3.23, if received in respect of an REO Property. Any cost incurred by the Servicer in maintaining any such insurance shall not, for the purpose of calculating distributions to Certificateholders, be added to the unpaid principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan, notwithstanding that the terms of such Mortgage Loan so permit; provided, however, that the Servicer may capitalize the amount of any Servicing Advances incurred pursuant to this Section 3.14 in connection with the modification of a Mortgage Loan. It is understood and agreed that no earthquake or other additional insurance is to be required of any Mortgagor other than pursuant to such applicable laws and regulations as shall at any time be in force and as shall require such additional insurance. If the Mortgaged Property or REO Property is at any time in an area identified in the Federal Register by the Federal Emergency Management Agency as having special flood hazards, the Servicer will cause to be maintained a flood insurance policy in respect thereof. Such flood insurance shall be in an amount equal to the lesser of (i) 100% of the insurable value on a replacement cost basis of the improvements securing such Mortgage Loan and (ii) the greater of (a) the outstanding principal balance of the Mortgage Loan and (b) an amount such that the proceeds of such insurance shall be sufficient to prevent the application to the Mortgagor or the loss payee of any coinsurance clause under the policy. If at any time during the term of the Mortgage Loan, the Servicer determines, in accordance with applicable law, that a Mortgaged Property is located in a special flood hazard area and is not covered by flood insurance or is covered in an amount less than the amount required by the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, the Servicer shall notify the related Mortgagor that the Mortgagor must obtain such flood insurance coverage, and if said Mortgagor fails to obtain the required flood insurance coverage within forty-five (45) days after such notification, the Company shall immediately force place the required flood insurance on the Mortgagor’s behalf.
 
In the event that the Servicer shall obtain and maintain a blanket policy with an insurer having a General Policy Rating of B:VI or better in Best’s Key Rating Guide insuring against hazard losses on all of the Mortgage Loans, it shall conclusively be deemed to have satisfied its obligations as set forth in the first two sentences of this Section 3.14, it being understood and agreed that such policy may contain a deductible clause, in which case the Servicer shall, in the event that there shall not have been maintained on the related Mortgaged Property or REO Property a policy complying with the first two sentences of this Section 3.14, and there shall have been one or more losses which would have been covered by such policy, deposit to the Collection Account from its own funds the amount not otherwise payable under the blanket policy because of such deductible clause. In connection with its activities as administrator and servicer of the Mortgage Loans, the Servicer agrees to prepare and present, on behalf of itself, the Trustee, the Trust Fund and the Certificateholders, claims under any such blanket policy in a timely fashion in accordance with the terms of such policy.
 
(a)  The Servicer shall keep in force during the term of this Agreement a policy or policies of insurance covering errors and omissions for failure in the performance of its respective obligations under this Agreement, which policy or policies shall be in such form and amount that would meet the requirements of Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac if it were the purchaser of the Mortgage Loans, unless the Servicer, has obtained a waiver of such requirements from Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. The Servicer shall also maintain a fidelity bond in the form and amount that would meet the requirements of Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, unless the Servicer, has obtained a waiver of such requirements from Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. The Servicer shall be deemed to have complied with this provision if an Affiliate of the Servicer, has such errors and omissions and fidelity bond coverage and, by the terms of such insurance policy or fidelity bond, the coverage afforded thereunder extends to the Servicer. Any such errors and omissions policy and fidelity bond shall by its terms not be cancelable without thirty days’ prior written notice to the Trustee and the Trust Administrator.
 
The Servicer shall provide to the Master Servicer evidence of the authorization of the person signing any certification, statement, copy or other evidence of any fidelity bond, errors and omissions policy, financial information and reports or such other information related to the Servicer or any Sub-Servicer or to the Servicer’s or such Sub-Servicer’s performance hereunder.
 
SECTION 3.15  
Enforcement of Due-On-Sale Clauses; Assumption Agreements.
 
The Servicer will, to the extent it has knowledge of any conveyance or prospective conveyance of any Mortgaged Property by any Mortgagor (whether by absolute conveyance or by contract of sale, and whether or not the Mortgagor remains or is to remain liable under the Mortgage Note and/or the Mortgage), exercise its rights to accelerate the maturity of such Mortgage Loan under the “due-on-sale” clause, if any, applicable thereto; provided, however, that the Servicer shall not exercise any such rights if prohibited by law from doing so. If the Servicer reasonably believes it is unable under applicable law to enforce such “due-on-sale” clause, or if any of the other conditions set forth in the proviso to the preceding sentence apply, the Servicer will enter into an assumption and modification agreement from or with the person to whom such property has been conveyed or is proposed to be conveyed, pursuant to which such person becomes liable under the Mortgage Note and, to the extent permitted by applicable state law, the Mortgagor remains liable thereon. The Servicer is also authorized to enter into a substitution of liability agreement with such person, pursuant to which the original Mortgagor is released from liability and such person is substituted as the Mortgagor and becomes liable under the Mortgage Note, provided that no such substitution shall be effective unless such person satisfies the then current underwriting criteria of the Servicer for mortgage loans similar to the Mortgage Loans. In connection with any assumption or substitution, the Servicer shall apply such underwriting standards and follow such practices and procedures as shall be normal and usual in its general mortgage servicing activities and as it applies to other mortgage loans owned solely by it. The Servicer shall not take or enter into any assumption and modification agreement, however, unless (to the extent practicable in the circumstances) it shall have received confirmation, in writing, of the continued effectiveness of any applicable hazard insurance policy. Any fee collected by the Servicer in respect of an assumption or substitution of liability agreement will be retained by the Servicer as additional servicing compensation. In connection with any such assumption, no material term of the Mortgage Note (including but not limited to the related Mortgage Rate and the amount of the Monthly Payment) may be amended or modified, except as otherwise required pursuant to the terms thereof. The Servicer shall notify the Trustee, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator and the Custodian that any such substitution or assumption agreement has been completed by forwarding to the Custodian the executed original of such substitution or assumption agreement, which document shall be added to the related Mortgage File and shall, for all purposes, be considered a part of such Mortgage File to the same extent as all other documents and instruments constituting a part thereof.
 
Notwithstanding the foregoing paragraph or any other provision of this Agreement, the Servicer shall not be deemed to be in default, breach or any other violation of its obligations hereunder by reason of any assumption of a Mortgage Loan by operation of law or by the terms of the Mortgage Note or any assumption which the Servicer may be restricted by law from preventing, for any reason whatsoever. For purposes of this Section 3.15, the term “assumption” is deemed to also include a sale (of the Mortgaged Property) subject to the Mortgage that is not accompanied by an assumption or substitution of liability agreement.
 
SECTION 3.16  
Realization Upon Defaulted Mortgage Loans.
 
(a)  The Servicer shall, consistent with the servicing standard set forth in Section 3.01, foreclose upon or otherwise comparably convert the ownership of properties securing such of the Mortgage Loans as come into and continue in default and as to which no satisfactory arrangements can be made for collection of delinquent payments pursuant to Section 3.07. The Servicer shall be responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by it in any such proceedings; provided, however, that such costs and expenses will be recoverable as Servicing Advances by the Servicer as contemplated in Section 3.11 and Section 3.23. The foregoing is subject to the provision that, in any case in which Mortgaged Property shall have suffered damage from an Uninsured Cause, the Servicer shall not be required to expend its own funds toward the restoration of such property unless it shall determine in its discretion that such restoration will increase the proceeds of liquidation of the related Mortgage Loan after reimbursement to itself for such expenses.
 
(b)  Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section 3.16 or any other provision of this Agreement, with respect to any Mortgage Loan as to which the Servicer has received actual notice of, or has actual knowledge of, the presence of any toxic or hazardous substance on the related Mortgaged Property, the Servicer shall not, on behalf of the Trustee, either (i) obtain title to such Mortgaged Property as a result of or in lieu of foreclosure or otherwise, or (ii) otherwise acquire possession of, or take any other action with respect to, such Mortgaged Property, if, as a result of any such action, the Trustee, the Trust Fund, the Trust Administrator, the Servicer or the Certificateholders would be considered to hold title to, to be a “mortgagee-in-possession” of, or to be an “owner” or “operator” of such Mortgaged Property within the meaning of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended from time to time, or any comparable law, unless the Servicer has also previously determined, based on its reasonable judgment and a report prepared by a Person who regularly conducts environmental audits using customary industry standards, that:
 
(1)  such Mortgaged Property is in compliance with applicable environmental laws or, if not, that it would be in the best economic interest of the Trust Fund to take such actions as are necessary to bring the Mortgaged Property into compliance therewith; and
 
(2)  there are no circumstances present at such Mortgaged Property relating to the use, management or disposal of any hazardous substances, hazardous materials, hazardous wastes, or petroleum-based materials for which investigation, testing, monitoring, containment, clean-up or remediation could be required under any federal, state or local law or regulation, or that if any such materials are present for which such action could be required, that it would be in the best economic interest of the Trust Fund to take such actions with respect to the affected Mortgaged Property.
 
The cost of the environmental audit report contemplated by this Section 3.16 shall be advanced by the Servicer, subject to the Servicer’s right to be reimbursed therefor from the Collection Account as provided in Section 3.11(a)(ix), such right of reimbursement being prior to the rights of Certificateholders to receive any amount in the Collection Account received in respect of the affected Mortgage Loan or other Mortgage Loans.
 
If the Servicer determines, as described above, that it is in the best economic interest of the Trust Fund to take such actions as are necessary to bring any such Mortgaged Property into compliance with applicable environmental laws, or to take such action with respect to the containment, clean-up or remediation of hazardous substances, hazardous materials, hazardous wastes or petroleum-based materials affecting any such Mortgaged Property, then the Servicer shall take such action as it deems to be in the best economic interest of the Trust Fund. The cost of any such compliance, containment, cleanup or remediation shall be advanced by the Servicer, subject to the Servicer’s right to be reimbursed therefor from the Collection Account as provided in Section 3.11(a)(ix), such right of reimbursement being prior to the rights of Certificateholders to receive any amount in the Collection Account received in respect of the affected Mortgage Loan or other Mortgage Loans.
 
(c)  The Servicer shall have the right to purchase from REMIC I any defaulted Mortgage Loan that is 90 days or more delinquent, which the Servicer determines in good faith will otherwise become subject to foreclosure proceedings (evidence of such determination to be delivered in writing to the Trustee and the Trust Administrator, in form and substance satisfactory to the Trustee and the Trust Administrator prior to purchase), at a price equal to the Purchase Price. The Purchase Price for any Mortgage Loan purchased hereunder shall be deposited in the Collection Account, and the Trustee, upon receipt of written certification from the Servicer of such deposit, shall release or cause to be released to the Servicer, the related Mortgage File and the Trustee, upon receipt of written certification from the Servicer, as applicable, of such deposit, shall execute and deliver such instruments of transfer or assignment, in each case without recourse, representation or warranty as the Servicer, shall furnish and as shall be necessary to vest in the Servicer title to any Mortgage Loan released pursuant hereto.
 
(d)  Proceeds received in connection with any Final Recovery Determination, as well as any recovery resulting from a partial collection of Insurance Proceeds or Liquidation Proceeds, in respect of any Mortgage Loan, will be applied in the following order of priority: first, to reimburse the Servicer or any Sub-Servicer for any related unreimbursed Servicing Advances and Advances, pursuant to Section 3.11(a)(ii) or (a)(iii)(B); second, to accrued and unpaid interest on the Mortgage Loan, to the date of the Final Recovery Determination, or to the Due Date prior to the Distribution Date on which such amounts are to be distributed if not in connection with a Final Recovery Determination; and third, as a recovery of principal of the Mortgage Loan. If the amount of the recovery so allocated to interest is less than the full amount of accrued and unpaid interest due on such Mortgage Loan, the amount of such recovery will be allocated by the Servicer as follows: first, to unpaid Servicing Fees; and second, to the balance of the interest then due and owing. The portion of the recovery so allocated to unpaid Servicing Fees shall be reimbursed to the Servicer or any Sub-Servicer pursuant to Section 3.11(a)(iii)(A).
 
SECTION 3.17  
Trustee to Cooperate; Release of Mortgage Files.
 
(a)  Upon the payment in full of any Mortgage Loan, or the receipt by the Servicer of a notification that payment in full shall be escrowed in a manner customary for such purposes, the Servicer will immediately notify the Custodian, or the Master Servicer may notify the Custodian on behalf of the Trustee, by a Request for Release in the form of Exhibit E (which certification shall include a statement to the effect that all amounts received or to be received in connection with such payment which are required to be deposited in the Collection Account pursuant to Section 3.10 have been or will be so deposited) of a Servicing Officer and shall request that the Custodian, on behalf of the Trustee, deliver to it the Mortgage File. Upon receipt of such certification and request, the related Custodian shall (pursuant to the terms of the Custodial Agreement) within five Business Days release the related Mortgage File to the Servicer (at the Servicer’s expense), and the Servicer is authorized to cause the removal from the registration on the MERS® System of any such Mortgage, if applicable, and to execute and deliver, on behalf of the Trustee and the Certificateholders or any of them, any and all instruments of satisfaction or cancellation or of partial or full release. No expenses incurred in connection with any instrument of satisfaction or deed of reconveyance shall be chargeable to the Collection Account or the Distribution Account.
 
(b)  From time to time and as appropriate for the servicing or foreclosure of any Mortgage Loan, including, for this purpose, collection under any insurance policy relating to the Mortgage Loans, the Custodian shall (in the case of JPMorgan, pursuant to the terms of the Custodial Agreement), upon request of the Servicer and delivery to the Custodian of a Request for Release in the form of Exhibit E, release the related Mortgage File to the Servicer, and the Trustee shall, at the written direction of the Servicer, execute such documents as shall be necessary to the prosecution of any such proceedings. Such Request for Release shall obligate the Servicer to return each and every document previously requested from the Mortgage File to the Custodian when the need therefor by the Servicer no longer exists, unless the Mortgage Loan has been liquidated and the Liquidation Proceeds relating to the Mortgage Loan have been deposited in the Collection Account or the Mortgage File or such document has been delivered to an attorney, or to a public trustee or other public official as required by law, for purposes of initiating or pursuing legal action or other proceedings for the foreclosure of the Mortgaged Property either judicially or non-judicially, and the Servicer has delivered to the Custodian, on behalf of the Trustee, a certificate of a Servicing Officer certifying as to the name and address of the Person to which such Mortgage File or such document was delivered and the purpose or purposes of such delivery. Upon receipt of a certificate of a Servicing Officer stating that such Mortgage Loan was liquidated and that all amounts received or to be received in connection with such liquidation that are required to be deposited into the Collection Account have been so deposited, or that such Mortgage Loan has become an REO Property, a copy of the Request for Release shall be released by the Custodian, on behalf of the Trustee, to the Servicer.
 
(c)  Upon written certification of a Servicing Officer, the Trustee shall execute and deliver to the Servicer any court pleadings, requests for trustee’s sale or other documents reasonably necessary to the foreclosure or trustee’s sale in respect of a Mortgaged Property or to any legal action brought to obtain judgment against any Mortgagor on the Mortgage Note or Mortgage or to obtain a deficiency judgment, or to enforce any other remedies or rights provided by the Mortgage Note or Mortgage or otherwise available at law or in equity. Each such certification shall include a request that such pleadings or documents be executed by the Trustee and a statement as to the reason such documents or pleadings are required and that the execution and delivery thereof by the Trustee will not invalidate or otherwise affect the lien of the Mortgage, except for the termination of such a lien upon completion of the foreclosure or trustee’s sale.
 
SECTION 3.18  
Servicing Compensation.
 
As compensation for the activities of the Servicer hereunder, the Servicer shall be entitled to the Servicing Fee with respect to each Mortgage Loan payable solely from payments of interest in respect of such Mortgage Loan, subject to Section 3.24. In addition, the Servicer shall be entitled to recover unpaid Servicing Fees out of Insurance Proceeds or Liquidation Proceeds to the extent permitted by Section 3.11(a)(iii)(A) and out of amounts derived from the operation and sale of an REO Property to the extent permitted by Section 3.23. The right to receive the Servicing Fee may not be transferred in whole or in part except in connection with the transfer of all of the Servicer’s responsibilities and obligations under this Agreement.
 
Additional servicing compensation in the form of assumption fees, late payment charges and other similar fees and charges (other than Prepayment Charges) shall be retained by the Servicer (subject to Section 3.24) only to the extent such fees or charges are received by the Servicer. The Servicer shall also be entitled pursuant to Section 3.11(a)(iv) to withdraw from the Collection Account, and pursuant to Section 3.23(b) to withdraw from any REO Account, as additional servicing compensation, interest or other income earned on deposits therein, subject to Section 3.12 and Section 3.24. The Servicer shall be required to pay all expenses incurred by it in connection with its servicing activities hereunder (including premiums for the insurance required by Section 3.14, to the extent such premiums are not paid by the related Mortgagors or by a Sub-Servicer, servicing compensation of each Sub-Servicer) and shall not be entitled to reimbursement therefor except as specifically provided herein.
 
SECTION 3.19  
Reports; Collection Account Statements.
 
Not later than fifteen days after each Distribution Date, the Servicer shall forward to the Trust Administrator, upon the request of the Trust Administrator, a statement prepared by the Servicer setting forth the status of the Collection Account as of the close of business on the last day of the calendar month relating to such Distribution Date and showing, for the period covered by such statement, the aggregate amount of deposits into and withdrawals from the Collection Account of each category of deposit specified in Section 3.10(a) and each category of withdrawal specified in Section 3.11. Such statement may be in the form of the then current Fannie Mae Monthly Accounting Report for its Guaranteed Mortgage Pass-Through Program with appropriate additions and changes, and shall also include information as to the aggregate of the outstanding principal balances of all of the Mortgage Loans as of the last day of the calendar month immediately preceding such Distribution Date. Copies of such statement shall be provided by the Trust Administrator to any Certificateholder and to any Person identified to the Trust Administrator as a prospective transferee of a Certificate, upon the request and at the expense of the requesting party, provided such statement is delivered by the Servicer to the Trust Administrator.
 
SECTION 3.20  
Statement as to Compliance.
 
On or before March 1 of each calendar year, commencing in 2007, the Servicer shall deliver or otherwise make available to the Trust Administrator and the Master Servicer a statement of compliance addressed to the Master Servicer and the Depositor and signed by an authorized officer of the Servicer, to the effect that (a) a review of the Servicer’s activities during the immediately preceding calendar year (or applicable portion thereof) and of its performance under this Agreement during such period has been made under such officer’s supervision, and (b) to the best of such officers’ knowledge, based on such review, the Servicer has fulfilled all of its obligations under this Agreement in all material respects throughout such calendar year (or applicable portion thereof) or, if there has been a failure to fulfill any such obligation in any material respect, specifically identifying each such failure known to such officer and the nature and the status thereof.
 
The Servicer shall deliver, or cause to be delivered, a similar Annual Statement of Compliance by any Sub-Servicer, Subcontractor or other Person engaged by it and satisfying any of the criteria set forth in Item 1108(a)(i), (ii) or (iii), to which the Servicer has delegated any servicing responsibilities with respect to the Mortgage Loans, to the Trust Administrator as described above as and when required with respect to the Servicer.
 
Each of the Master Servicer and Trust Administrator shall deliver, or cause to be delivered, a similar Annual Statement of Compliance by any Sub-Servicer, Subcontractor or other Person engaged by it and satisfying any of the criteria set forth in Item 1108(a)(i), (ii) or (iii), to which the Master Servicer has delegated any servicing responsibilities with respect to the Mortgage Loans, to the Trust Administrator as described above as and when required with respect to the Master Servicer.
 
Each of the Master Servicer and the Trust Administrator shall also provide an Annual Statement of Compliance, as and when provided above.
 
Each of the Servicer, the Master Servicer and the Trust Administrator (each, an “Indemnifying Party”) shall indemnify and hold harmless the Depositor, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator and their officers, directors and Affiliates, as applicable, from and against any actual losses, damages, penalties, fines, forfeitures, reasonable and necessary legal fees and related costs, judgments and other costs and expenses that such Person may sustain based upon a breach of the obligations of such Indemnifying Party under this Section 3.20.
 
SECTION 3.21  
Assessments of Compliance and Attestation Reports.
 
(A) On or before March 1 of each calendar year, commencing in 2007, the Servicer shall:
 
(i)  deliver to the Trust Administrator and the Master Servicer a report (in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Depositor, the Master Servicer and the Trust Administrator) regarding the Servicer’s assessment of compliance with the Relevant Servicing Criteria during the immediately preceding calendar year, as required under Rules 13a-18 and 15d-18 of the Exchange Act and Item 1122 of Regulation AB. Such report shall be addressed to the Master Servicer and the Depositor and signed by an authorized officer of the Servicer and shall address each of the Relevant Servicing Criteria specified substantially on Exhibit S hereto (or those Servicing Criteria otherwise mutually agreed to by the Depositor, the Master Servicer and the Servicer in response to evolving interpretations of Regulation AB;
 
(ii)  deliver to the Trust Administrator and the Master Servicer a report of a registered public accounting firm reasonably acceptable to the Master Servicer, the Depositor and the Trust Administrator that attests to, and reports on, the assessment of the compliance made by the Servicer and delivered pursuant to the .preceding paragraph. Such attestation shall be in accordance with Rules 1-02(a)(3) and 2-02(g) of Regulation S-X under the Securities Act and the Exchange Act;
 
(iii)  cause each Sub-Servicer and each Subcontractor, determined by the Servicer pursuant to Section 4.24(b) to be “participating in the servicing function” within the meaning of Item 1122 of Regulation AB, to deliver to the Trust Administrator, the Master Servicer and the Depositor an assessment of compliance and accountants’ attestation as and when provided in paragraphs (i) and (ii) of this Section 3.21; and
 
(iv)  pursuant to Section 4.05(a)(iv), deliver, and cause each Sub-Servicer and each Subcontractor to deliver to the Master Servicer a certification in the form attached hereto as Exhibit N-2.
 
Each assessment of compliance provided by a Sub-Servicer pursuant to Section 3.21(iii) shall address each of the Relevant Servicing Criteria applicable to the Servicer in Exhibit S. An assessment of compliance provided by a Subcontractor pursuant to Section 3.21(iii) need not address any elements of the Relevant Servicing Criteria other than those specified by the Servicer pursuant to Section 3.02.
 
The Servicer acknowledges that the Master Servicer may rely on the certification provided by the Servicer pursuant clause (iv) above in signing the Certification and filing such with the Commission. Neither the Master Servicer nor the Depositor will request delivery of a certification under clause (iv) above unless the Depositor is required under the Exchange Act to file an annual report on Form 10-K with respect to an issuing entity whose asset pool includes Mortgage Loans.
 
Each of the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator and each Custodian shall also provide, and each such party and the Trustee shall cause any Sub-servicer or Subcontractor engaged by it to provide an Assessment of Compliance and Attestation Report, as and when provided above, which shall at a minimum address each of the Servicing Criteria specified on Exhibit O hereto which are indicated as applicable to each such party. Notwithstanding the foregoing, as to any trustee, an Assessment of Compliance is not required to be delivered unless it is required as part of Form 10-K with respect to the Trust Fund.
 
Each of the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trustee (in its capacity as Custodian) and the Trust Administrator shall indemnify and hold harmless the Depositor, the Master Servicer and the Trust Administrator and their officers, directors and Affiliates from and against any actual losses, damages, penalties, fines, forfeitures, reasonable and necessary legal fees and related costs, judgments and other costs and expenses that such Person may sustain based upon a breach of the obligations of such Indemnifying Party under this Section 3.21.
 
 
(B)
Remedies Regarding Statements as to Compliance, Assessments of Compliance and Attestation Reports.
 
(i) Any failure by the Servicer, any Sub-Servicer or any Subcontractor to deliver any information, report, certification or accountants’ letter when and as required under Section 3.20 or Section 3.21, including (except as provided below) any failure by the Servicer to identify any Subcontractor “participating in the servicing function” within the meaning of Item 1122 of Regulation AB, which continues unremedied for ten (10) calendar days after the date on which such information, report, certification or accountants’ letter was required to be delivered shall constitute a Servicer Event of Termination, and shall entitle the Trustee (at the direction of the Depositor), to terminate the rights and obligations of the Servicer under this Agreement without payment (notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary) of any compensation to the Servicer; provided that to the extent that any provision of this Agreement expressly provides for the survival of certain rights or obligations following termination of the Servicer as servicer, such provision shall be given effect.
 
Neither the Trustee nor the Depositor shall be entitled to terminate the rights and obligations of the Servicer pursuant to this subparagraph (B)(i) if a failure of the Servicer to identify a Subcontractor “participating in the servicing function” within the meaning of Item 1122 of Regulation AB was attributable solely to the role or functions of such Subcontractor with respect to mortgage loans other than the Mortgage Loans.
 
(iii) The Servicer shall promptly reimburse the Depositor, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator, the Trustee and the Trust Fund for all reasonable expenses incurred by the Depositor, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator, the Trustee and the Trust Fund, as such are incurred, in connection with the termination of the Servicer as servicer and the transfer of servicing of the Mortgage Loans to a successor servicer. The provisions of this paragraph shall not limit whatever rights the Trustee or the Depositor may have under other provisions of this Agreement or otherwise, whether in equity or at law, such as an action for damages, specific performance or injunctive relief.
 
SECTION 3.22  
Access to Certain Documentation.
 
The Servicer shall provide to the Office of the Controller of the Currency, the Office of Thrift Supervision, the FDIC, and any other federal or state banking or insurance regulatory authority that may exercise authority over any Certificateholder, access to the documentation regarding the Mortgage Loans required by applicable laws and regulations. Such access shall be afforded without charge, but only upon reasonable request and during normal business hours at the offices of the Servicer designated by it. In addition, access to the documentation regarding the Mortgage Loans required by applicable laws and regulations will be provided to such Certificateholder, the Trustee, the Trust Administrator, the Master Servicer and to any Person identified to the Servicer as a prospective transferee of a Certificate subject to the execution of a confidentiality agreement in form and substance satisfactory to the servicer, upon reasonable request during normal business hours at the offices of the Servicer designated by it at the expense of the Person requesting such access. Nothing in this Section 3.22 shall derogate from the obligation of any such party to observe any applicable law prohibiting disclosure of information regarding the Mortgagors and the failure of any such party to provide access as provided in this Section as a result of such obligation shall not constitute a breach of this Section 3.22.
 
SECTION 3.23  
Title, Management and Disposition of REO Property.
 
(a)  In the event that title to an REO Property is acquired in foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken (pursuant to a limited power of attorney to be provided by the Trustee to the Servicer) in the name of the Trustee or a nominee thereof, on behalf of the Certificateholders, or in the event the Trustee or a nominee thereof is not authorized or permitted to hold title to real property in the state where the REO Property is located, or would be adversely affected under the “doing business” or tax laws of such state by so holding title, the deed or certificate of sale shall be taken in the name of such Person or Persons as shall be consistent with an Opinion of Counsel obtained by the Servicer from an attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state where the REO Property is located. Any Person or Persons holding such title other than the Trustee shall acknowledge in writing that such title is being held as nominee for the benefit of the Trustee. The Trustee’s name shall be placed on the title to such REO Property solely as the Trustee hereunder and not in its individual capacity. The Servicer shall ensure that the title to such REO Property references this Agreement and the Trustee’s capacity hereunder. The Servicer, on behalf of the Trust Fund, shall either sell any REO Property before the close of the third taxable year following the year the Trust Fund acquires ownership of such REO Property for purposes of Section 860G(a)(8) of the Code or request from the Internal Revenue Service, no later than 60 days before the day on which the above three-year grace period would otherwise expire, an extension of the above three-year grace period, unless the Servicer shall have delivered to the Trustee, the Trust Administrator and the Depositor an Opinion of Counsel, addressed to the Trustee, the Trust Administrator and the Depositor, to the effect that the holding by the Trust Fund of such REO Property subsequent to the close of the third taxable year after its acquisition will not result in the imposition on the Trust Fund of taxes on “prohibited transactions” thereof, as defined in Section 860F of the Code, or cause any Trust REMIC to fail to qualify as a REMIC under Federal law at any time that any Certificates are outstanding. The Servicer shall manage, conserve, protect and operate each REO Property for the Certificateholders solely for the purpose of its prompt disposition and sale in a manner which does not cause such REO Property to fail to qualify as “foreclosure property” within the meaning of Section 860G(a)(8) of the Code or result in the receipt by any Trust REMIC of any “income from non-permitted assets” within the meaning of Section 860F(a)(2)(B) of the Code, or any “net income from foreclosure property” which is subject to taxation under the REMIC Provisions.
 
(b)  The Servicer shall segregate and hold all funds collected and received in connection with the operation of any REO Property separate and apart from its own funds and general assets and shall establish and maintain with respect to REO Properties an account held in trust for the Trustee for the benefit of the Certificateholders (the “REO Account”), which shall be an Eligible Account. The Servicer shall be permitted to allow the Collection Account to serve as the REO Account, subject to separate ledgers for each REO Property. The Servicer shall be entitled to retain or withdraw any interest income paid on funds deposited in the REO Account.
 
(c)  The Servicer shall have full power and authority, subject only to the specific requirements and prohibitions of this Agreement, to do any and all things in connection with any REO Property as are consistent with the manner in which the Servicer manages and operates similar property owned by the Servicer or any of its Affiliates, all on such terms and for such period as the Servicer deems to be in the best interests of Certificateholders. In connection therewith, the Servicer shall deposit, or cause to be deposited in the clearing account (which account must be an Eligible Account) in which it customarily deposits payments and collections on mortgage loans in connection with its mortgage loan servicing activities on a daily basis, and in no event more than two Business Days after the Servicer’s receipt thereof, and shall thereafter deposit in the REO Account, in no event more than one Business Day after the deposit of such funds into the clearing account, all revenues received by it with respect to an REO Property and shall withdraw therefrom funds necessary for the proper operation, management and maintenance of such REO Property including, without limitation:
 
(1)  all insurance premiums due and payable in respect of such REO Property;
 
(2)  all real estate taxes and assessments in respect of such REO Property that may result in the imposition of a lien thereon; and
 
(3)  all costs and expenses necessary to maintain such REO Property.
 
To the extent that amounts on deposit in the REO Account with respect to an REO Property are insufficient for the purposes set forth in clauses (i) through (iii) above with respect to such REO Property, the Servicer shall advance from its own funds such amount as is necessary for such purposes if, but only if, the Servicer would make such advances if the Servicer owned the REO Property and if in the Servicer’s judgment, the payment of such amounts will be recoverable from the rental or sale of the REO Property.
 
Notwithstanding the foregoing, none of the Servicer, the Trust Administrator or the Trustee shall:
 
(a)  authorize the Trust Fund to enter into, renew or extend any New Lease with respect to any REO Property, if the New Lease by its terms will give rise to any income that does not constitute Rents from Real Property;
 
(b)  authorize any amount to be received or accrued under any New Lease other than amounts that will constitute Rents from Real Property;
 
(c)  authorize any construction on any REO Property, other than the completion of a building or other improvement thereon, and then only if more than ten percent of the construction of such building or other improvement was completed before default on the related Mortgage Loan became imminent, all within the meaning of Section 856(e)(4)(B) of the Code; or
 
(d)  authorize any Person to Directly Operate any REO Property on any date more than 90 days after its date of acquisition by the Trust Fund;
 
unless, in any such case, the Servicer has obtained an Opinion of Counsel, provided to the Trust Administrator and the Master Servicer to the effect that such action will not cause such REO Property to fail to qualify as “foreclosure property” within the meaning of Section 860G(a)(8) of the at any time that it is held by the Trust Fund, in which case the Servicer may take such actions as are specified in such Opinion of Counsel.
 
The Servicer may contract with any Independent Contractor for the operation and management of any REO Property; provided that:
 
(i)  the terms and conditions of any such contract shall not be inconsistent herewith;
 
(ii)  any such contract shall require, or shall be administered to require, that the Independent Contractor pay all costs and expenses incurred in connection with the operation and management of such REO Property, including those listed above and remit all related revenues (net of such costs and expenses) to the Servicer as soon as practicable, but in no event later than thirty days following the receipt thereof by such Independent Contractor;
 
(iii)  none of the provisions of this Section 3.23(c) relating to any such contract or to actions taken through any such Independent Contractor shall be deemed to relieve the Servicer of any of its duties and obligations to the Trustee on behalf of the Certificateholders with respect to the operation and management of any such REO Property; and
 
(iv)  the Servicer shall be obligated with respect thereto to the same extent as if it alone were performing all duties and obligations in connection with the operation and management of such REO Property.
 
The Servicer shall be entitled to enter into any agreement with any Independent Contractor performing services for it related to its duties and obligations hereunder for indemnification of the Servicer by such Independent Contractor, and nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to limit or modify such indemnification. The Servicer shall be solely liable for all fees owed by it to any such Independent Contractor, irrespective of whether the Servicer’s compensation pursuant to Section 3.18 is sufficient to pay such fees.
 
(d)  In addition to the withdrawals permitted under Section 3.23(c), the Servicer may from time to time make withdrawals from the REO Account for any REO Property: (i) to pay itself or any Sub-Servicer unpaid Servicing Fees in respect of the related Mortgage Loan; and (ii) to reimburse itself or any Sub-Servicer for unreimbursed Servicing Advances and Advances made in respect of such REO Property or the related Mortgage Loan. Any income from the related REO Property received during any calendar months prior to a Final Recovery Determination, net of any withdrawals made pursuant to Section 3.23(c) or this Section 3.23(d), shall be withdrawn by the Servicer from each REO Account maintained by it and remitted to the Trust Administrator for deposit into the Distribution Account in accordance with Section 3.10(d)(ii) on the Servicer Remittance Date relating to a Final Recovery Determination with respect to such Mortgage Loan, for distribution on the related Distribution Date in accordance with Section 4.01.
 
(e)  Subject to the time constraints set forth in Section 3.23(a), each REO Disposition shall be carried out by the Servicer at such price and upon such terms and conditions as the Servicer shall deem necessary or advisable, as shall be normal and usual in its general servicing activities for similar properties.
 
(f)  The proceeds from the REO Disposition, net of any amount required by law to be remitted to the Mortgagor under the related Mortgage Loan and net of any payment or reimbursement to the Servicer or any Sub-Servicer as provided above, shall be remitted to the Trust Administrator for deposit in the Distribution Account in accordance with Section 3.10(d)(ii) on the Servicer Remittance Date in the month following the receipt thereof for distribution on the related Distribution Date in accordance with Section 4.01. Any REO Disposition shall be for cash only (unless changes in the REMIC Provisions made subsequent to the Startup Day allow a sale for other consideration).
 
(g)  The Servicer shall file information returns with respect to the receipt of mortgage interest received in a trade or business, reports of foreclosures and abandonments of any Mortgaged Property and cancellation of indebtedness income with respect to any Mortgaged Property as required by Sections 6050H, 6050J and 6050P of the Code, respectively. Such reports shall be in form and substance sufficient to meet the reporting requirements imposed by such Sections 6050H, 6050J and 6050P of the Code.
 
SECTION 3.24  
Obligations of the Servicer in Respect of Prepayment Interest Shortfalls.
 
The Servicer shall deliver to the Trust Administrator for deposit into the Distribution Account on the Servicer Remittance Date from its own funds (or from a Sub-Servicer’s own funds received by the Servicer in respect of Compensating Interest) an amount equal to the lesser of (a) the amount, if any, by which the Prepayment Interest Shortfall for the related Prepayment Period exceeds the Prepayment Interest Excess for the related Prepayment Period, and (b) the amount of the Servicing Fee payable to the Servicer for such Distribution Date.
 
SECTION 3.25  
Obligations of the Servicer in Respect of Monthly Payments. 
 
In the event that a shortfall in any collection on or liability with respect to any Mortgage Loan results from or is attributable to adjustments to Mortgage Rates, Monthly Payments or Stated Principal Balances that were made by the Servicer in a manner not consistent with the terms of the related Mortgage Note and this Agreement, the Servicer, upon discovery or receipt of notice thereof, immediately shall deliver to the Trust Administrator for deposit in the Distribution Account from its own funds the amount of any such shortfall and shall indemnify and hold harmless the Trust Fund, the Trustee, the Trust Administrator, the Depositor and any successor servicer in respect of any such liability. Such indemnities shall survive the termination or discharge of this Agreement. If amounts paid by the Servicer with respect to any Mortgage Loan pursuant to this Section 3.25 are subsequently recovered from the related Mortgagor, the Servicer shall be permitted to reimburse itself for such amounts paid by it pursuant to this Section 3.25 from such recoveries.
 
SECTION 3.26  
Net WAC Rate Carryover Reserve Account.
 
No later than the Closing Date, the Trust Administrator shall establish and maintain with itself a separate, segregated trust account titled, “Net WAC Rate Carryover Reserve Account, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, in trust for registered Holders of Soundview Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-2, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-2.” All amounts deposited in the Net WAC Rate Carryover Reserve Account shall be distributed to the Holders of the Fixed Rate Certificates and the Floating Rate Certificates in the manner set forth in Section 4.01(d).
 
On each Distribution Date as to which there is a Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount payable to the Fixed Rate Certificates and the Floating Rate Certificates, the Trust Administrator has been directed by the Class C Certificateholders to, and therefore will, deposit into the Net WAC Rate Carryover Reserve Account the amounts described in Section 4.01(c)(v), rather than distributing such amounts to the Class C Certificateholders. In addition, any payments received by the Trust Administrator under the Cap Contract prior to each Distribution Date will be deposited into the Net WAC Rate Carryover Reserve Account. On each such Distribution Date, the Trust Administrator shall hold all such amounts for the benefit of the Holders of the Fixed Rate Certificates and the Floating Rate Certificates, and will distribute such amounts to the Holders of the Fixed Rate Certificates and the Floating Rate Certificates in the amounts and priorities set forth in Section 4.01(d).
 
On each Distribution Date, any amounts remaining in the Net WAC Rate Carryover Reserve Account (representing payments received by the Trust Administrator under the Cap Contract) after the payment of any Net WAC Rate Carryover Amounts on the Fixed Rate Certificates and the Floating Rate Certificates for such Distribution Date, shall be payable to the Trust Administrator as additional compensation. For so long as any Floating Rate Certificates are beneficially owned by the Depositor or any of its Affiliates, the Depositor shall refund or cause such Affiliate to refund any amounts paid to it under the Cap Contract to the Trust Administrator who shall, pursuant to the terms of the Cap Contract, return such amount to the counterparty thereunder.
 
It is the intention of the parties hereto that, for federal and state income and state and local franchise tax purposes, the Net WAC Rate Carryover Reserve Account be disregarded as an entity separate from the Holder of the Class C Certificates unless and until the date when either (a) there is more than one Class C Certificateholder or (b) any Class of Certificates in addition to the Class C Certificates is recharacterized as an equity interest in the Net WAC Rate Carryover Reserve Account for federal income tax purposes, in which case it is the intention of the parties hereto that, for federal and state income and state and local franchise tax purposes, the Net WAC Rate Carryover Reserve Account be treated as a partnership provided, that Wells Fargo shall not be required to prepare and file partnership tax returns in respect of such partnership unless it receives additional reasonable compensation (not to exceed $10,000 per year) for the preparation of such filings, written notification recognizing the creation of a partnership agreement or comparable documentation evidencing the partnership, if any. All amounts deposited into the Net WAC Rate Carryover Reserve Account (other than amounts received under the Cap Contract) shall be treated as amounts distributed by REMIC 3 to the Holder of the Class C Interest and by REMIC 4 to the Holder of the Class C Certificates. The Net WAC Rate Carryover Reserve Account will be an “outside reserve fund” within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.860G-2(h). Upon the termination of the Trust, or the payment in full of the Fixed Rate Certificates and the Floating Rate Certificates, all amounts remaining on deposit in the Net WAC Rate Carryover Reserve Account will be released by the Trust and distributed to the Holders of the Class C Certificates or their designee. The Net WAC Rate Carryover Reserve Account will be part of the Trust but not part of any REMIC and any payments to the Holders of the Fixed Rate Certificates and the Floating Rate Certificates of Net WAC Rate Carryover Amounts will not be payments with respect to a “regular interest” in a REMIC within the meaning of Code Section 860(G)(a)(1).
 
By accepting a Class C Certificate, each Class C Certificateholder hereby agrees to direct the Trust Administrator, and the Trust Administrator hereby is directed, to deposit into the Net WAC Rate Carryover Reserve Account the amounts described above on each Distribution Date as to which there is any Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount rather than distributing such amounts to the Class C Certificateholders. By accepting a Class C Certificate, each Class C Certificateholder further agrees that such direction is given for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is acknowledged by such acceptance.
 
Amounts on deposit in the Net WAC Rate Carryover Reserve Account shall remain uninvested.
 
For federal tax return and information reporting, the right of the Holders of the Fixed Rate Certificates and Floating Rate Certificates to receive payments from the Net WAC Rate Carryover Reserve Account in respect of any Net WAC Cap Carry Forward Amounts shall be assigned a value of $0.00.
 
SECTION 3.27  
Advance Facility
 
(a)  Either (i) the Servicer or (ii) the Trust Administrator, on behalf of the Trust Fund, with the consent of and at the direction of the Servicer, is hereby authorized to enter into a facility with any Person which provides that such Person (an “Advancing Person”) may fund Advances and/or Servicing Advances to the Trust Fund under this Agreement, although no such facility shall reduce or otherwise affect the Servicer’s obligation to fund such Advances and/or Servicing Advances. If the Servicer enters into such an Advance Facility pursuant to this Section 3.26, upon reasonable request of the Advancing Person, the Trust Administrator shall execute a letter of acknowledgment, confirming its receipt of notice of the existence of such Advance Facility. If the Trust Administrator enters into such an Advance Facility pursuant to this Section 3.26, the Servicer shall also be a party to such Advance Facility. To the extent that an Advancing Person funds any Advance or any Servicing Advance and provides the Trust Administrator with notice acknowledged by the Servicer that such Advancing Person is entitled to reimbursement, such Advancing Person shall be entitled to receive reimbursement pursuant to this Agreement for such amount to the extent provided in Section 3.26(b). Such notice from the Advancing Person must specify the amount of the reimbursement, the Section of this Agreement that permits the applicable Advance or Servicing Advance to be reimbursed and the section(s) of the Advance Facility that entitle the Advancing Person to request reimbursement from the Trust Administrator, rather than the Servicer, and include the Servicer’s acknowledgment thereto or proof of an Event of Default under the Advance Facility. The Trust Administrator shall have no duty or liability with respect to any calculation of any reimbursement to be paid to an Advancing Person and shall be entitled to rely without independent investigation on the Advancing Person’s notice provided pursuant to this Section 3.26. An Advancing Person whose obligations hereunder are limited to the funding of Advances and/or Servicing Advances shall not be required to meet the qualifications of a Servicer or a Sub-Servicer pursuant to Section 3.02 hereof and will not be deemed to be a Sub-Servicer under this Agreement.
 
(b)  If an advancing facility is entered into, then the Servicer shall not be permitted to reimburse itself therefor under Section 3.11(a)(ii), Section 3.11(a)(iii) and Section 3.11(a)(vi) prior to the remittance to the Trust Fund, but instead the Servicer shall include such amounts in the applicable remittance to the Trust Administrator made pursuant to Section 3.11(a). The Trust Administrator is hereby authorized to pay to the Advancing Person, reimbursements for Advances and Servicing Advances from the Distribution Account to the same extent the Servicer would have been permitted to reimburse itself for such Advances and/or Servicing Advances in accordance with Section 3.11(a)(ii), Section 3.11(a)(iii) and Section 3.11(a)(vi), as the case may be, had the Servicer itself funded such Advance or Servicing Advance. The Trust Administrator is hereby authorized to pay directly to the Advancing Person such portion of the Servicing Fee as the parties to any advancing facility agree in writing.
 
(c)  All Advances and Servicing Advances made pursuant to the terms of this Agreement shall be deemed made and shall be reimbursed on a “first in-first out” (FIFO) basis.
 
(d)  Any amendment to this Section 3.26 or to any other provision of this Agreement that may be necessary or appropriate to effect the terms of an Advance Facility as described generally in this Section 3.26, including amendments to add provisions relating to a successor servicer, may be entered into by the Trustee, the Trust Administrator and the Servicer without the consent of any Certificateholder, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement.
 
SECTION 3.28  
Late Remittance.
 
With respect to any remittance received by the Master Servicer after the day on which such payment was due, the Servicer shall pay to the Master Servicer interest on any such late payment at an annual rate equal to the Prime Rate, adjusted as of the date of each change, plus three percentage points, but in no event greater than the maximum amount permitted by applicable law. Such interest shall be deposited in the Distribution Account by the Servicer on the date such late payment is made and shall cover the period commencing with the day such payment was due and ending with the Business Day on which such payment is made, both inclusive. Such interest shall be remitted along with the distribution payable on the next succeeding Servicer Remittance Date. The payment by the Servicer of any such interest shall not be deemed an extension of time for payment or a waiver of any Servicer Event of Termination.
 
 

 
ARTICLE IIIA
 
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICING
OF THE MORTGAGE LOANS
 
SECTION 3A.01  
Master Servicer to Act as Master Servicer.
 
The Master Servicer shall supervise, monitor and oversee the obligation of the Servicer to service and administer the Mortgage Loans in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and shall have full power and authority to do any and all things which it may deem necessary or desirable in connection with such master servicing and administration. In performing its obligations hereunder, the Master Servicer shall act in a manner consistent with Accepted Master Servicing Practices. Furthermore, the Master Servicer shall oversee and consult with the Servicer as necessary from time-to-time to carry out the Master Servicer’s obligations hereunder, shall receive, review and evaluate all reports, information and other data provided to the Master Servicer by the Servicer and shall cause the Servicer to perform and observe the covenants, obligations and conditions to be performed or observed by the Servicer under this Agreement. The Master Servicer shall independently monitor the Servicer’s servicing activities with respect to each Mortgage Loan, reconcile the results of such monitoring with such information provided in the previous sentence on a monthly basis and coordinate corrective adjustments to the Servicer’s and Master Servicer’s records, and based on such reconciled and corrected information, the Master Servicer shall provide such information to the Trust Administrator as shall be necessary in order for it to prepare the statements specified in Section 4.02, and prepare any other information and statements required to be forwarded by the Master Servicer hereunder. The Master Servicer shall reconcile the results of its Mortgage Loan monitoring with the actual remittances of the Servicer to the Distribution Account pursuant to Section 3A.11.
 
The Trustee shall furnish the Servicer and the Master Servicer with any powers of attorney and other documents in form as provided to it necessary or appropriate to enable the Servicer and the Master Servicer to service and administer the Mortgage Loans and REO Properties.
 
The Trustee and the Trust Administrator shall provide access to the records and documentation in possession of the Trustee or the Trust Administrator, as applicable, regarding the Mortgage Loans and REO Properties and the servicing thereof to the Certificateholders, the FDIC, and the supervisory agents and examiners of the FDIC, such access being afforded only upon reasonable prior written request and during normal business hours at the office of the Trustee or the Trust Administrator, as applicable; provided, however, that, unless otherwise required by law, neither the Trustee nor the Trust Administrator shall be required to provide access to such records and documentation if the provision thereof would violate the legal right to privacy of any Mortgagor. The Trustee and the Trust Administrator shall allow representatives of the above entities to photocopy any of the records and documentation and shall provide equipment for that purpose at a charge that covers the Trustee’s or Trust Administrator’s, as applicable, actual costs.
 
The Trustee shall execute and deliver to the Servicer and the Master Servicer any court pleadings, requests for trustee’s sale or other documents necessary or desirable to (i) the foreclosure or trustee’s sale with respect to a Mortgaged Property; (ii) any legal action brought to obtain judgment against any Mortgagor on the Mortgage Note or Security Instrument; (iii) obtain a deficiency judgment against the Mortgagor; or (iv) enforce any other rights or remedies provided by the Mortgage Note or Mortgage or otherwise available at law or equity.
 
SECTION 3A.02  
[Reserved].
 
SECTION 3A.03  
Monitoring of Servicer.
 
In the review of the Servicer’s activities, the Master Servicer may rely upon an Officers’ Certificate of the Servicer (or similar document signed by a Servicing Officer of the Servicer) with regard to the Servicer’s compliance with the terms of this Agreement. In the event that the Master Servicer, in its judgment, determines that the Servicer should be terminated in accordance with the terms hereof, or that a notice should be sent pursuant to the terms hereof with respect to the occurrence of an event that, unless cured, would constitute grounds for such termination, the Master Servicer shall notify the Depositor, the Trust Administrator and the Trustee thereof and the Master Servicer shall issue such notice or take such other action as it deems appropriate.
 
The Master Servicer or (if the Master Servicer is the Servicer) the Trustee, for the benefit of the Certificateholders, shall enforce the obligations of the Servicer under this Agreement, and shall, in the event that it receives notice that the Servicer has failed to perform its obligations in accordance with this Agreement, subject to the preceding paragraph, terminate the rights and obligations of the Servicer hereunder in accordance with the provisions of Article VII and act as Servicer of the Mortgage Loans or appoint a successor servicer; provided, however, it is understood and acknowledged by the parties hereto that there will be a period of transition (not to exceed 90 days) before the actual servicing functions can be fully transferred to such successor servicer. Such enforcement, including, without limitation, the legal prosecution of claims and the pursuit of other appropriate remedies, shall be in such form and carried out to such an extent and at such time as the Master Servicer or Trustee (or such other successor master servicer), as applicable, in its good faith business judgment, would require were it the owner of the Mortgage Loans. The Master Servicer or the Trustee (or such other successor master servicer), as applicable, shall pay the costs of such enforcement at its own expense, provided that the Master Servicer or the Trustee (or such other successor master servicer), as applicable, shall not be required to prosecute or defend any legal action except to the extent that the Master Servicer or the Trustee (or such other successor master servicer), as applicable, shall have received reasonable indemnity for its costs and expenses in pursuing such action.
 
To the extent that the costs and expenses of the Master Servicer or Trustee, as applicable, related to any termination of the Servicer, appointment of a successor servicer or the transfer and assumption of servicing by the Master Servicer or the Trustee, as applicable, with respect to this Agreement (including, without limitation, (i) all legal costs and expenses and all due diligence costs and expenses associated with an evaluation of the potential termination of the Servicer as a result of a Servicer Event of Termination and (ii) all costs and expenses associated with the complete transfer of servicing, including all servicing files and all servicing data and the completion, correction or manipulation of such servicing data as may be required by the successor servicer to correct any errors or insufficiencies in the servicing data or otherwise to enable the successor servicer to service the Mortgage Loans in accordance with this Agreement) are not fully and timely reimbursed by the terminated Servicer, the Master Servicer or the Trustee, as applicable, shall be entitled to reimbursement of such costs and expenses from the Distribution Account.
 
The Master Servicer (or if the Master Servicer is the Servicer, the Trustee (or other successor master servicer)) shall, upon receipt from the Servicer, the Master Servicer or the Trust Administrator, of notice of any failure of the Servicer to comply with the remittance requirements and other obligations set forth in this Agreement, enforce such obligations after consultation with the Depositor.
 
If the Master Servicer or the Trustee, as applicable, acts as Servicer, it will not assume liability for the representations and warranties of the Servicer that it replaces.
 
SECTION 3A.04  
Fidelity Bond.
 
The Master Servicer, at its expense, shall maintain in effect a blanket fidelity bond and an errors and omissions insurance policy, affording coverage with respect to all directors, officers, employees and other Persons acting on such Master Servicer’s behalf, and covering errors and omissions in the performance of the Master Servicer’s obligations hereunder. The errors and omissions insurance policy and the fidelity bond shall be in such form and amount generally acceptable for entities serving as Master Servicer.
 
SECTION 3A.05  
Power to Act; Procedures.
 
The Master Servicer shall master service the Mortgage Loans and shall have full power and authority, subject to the REMIC Provisions and the provisions of Article X hereof, to do any and all things that it may deem necessary or desirable in connection with the master servicing and administration of the Mortgage Loans, including but not limited to the power and authority (i) to execute and deliver, on behalf of the Certificateholders and the Trustee, customary consents or waivers and other instruments and documents, (ii) to consent to transfers of any Mortgaged Property and assumptions of the Mortgage Notes and related Mortgages, (iii) to collect any Insurance Proceeds and Liquidation Proceeds, and (iv) to effectuate foreclosure or other conversion of the ownership of the Mortgaged Property securing any Mortgage Loan, in each case, in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement; provided, however, that the Master Servicer shall not (and, consistent with its responsibilities under Article X, shall not permit any Servicer to) knowingly or intentionally take any action, or fail to take (or fail to cause to be taken) any action reasonably within its control and the scope of duties more specifically set forth herein, that, under the REMIC Provisions, if taken or not taken, as the case may be, would cause the Trust REMIC to fail to qualify as a REMIC or result in the imposition of a tax upon the Trust Fund (including but not limited to the tax on prohibited transactions as defined in Section 860F(a)(2) of the Code and the tax on contributions to a REMIC set forth in Section 860G(d) of the Code) unless the Master Servicer has received an Opinion of Counsel (but not at the expense of the Master Servicer) to the effect that the contemplated action would not cause any REMIC to fail to qualify as a REMIC or result in the imposition of a tax upon any REMIC. The Trustee shall furnish the Master Servicer or the Servicer, upon written request from a Servicing Officer, with any powers of attorney empowering the Master Servicer or the Servicer to execute and deliver instruments of satisfaction or cancellation, or of partial or full release or discharge, and to foreclose upon or otherwise liquidate Mortgaged Property, and to appeal, prosecute or defend in any court action relating to the Mortgage Loans or the Mortgaged Property, in accordance with this Agreement, and the Trustee shall execute and deliver such other documents, as the Master Servicer may request, to enable the Master Servicer to master service and administer the Mortgage Loans and carry out its duties hereunder, in each case in accordance with Accepted Master Servicing Practices (and the Trustee shall have no liability for misuse of any such powers of attorney by the Master Servicer or the Servicer). If the Master Servicer or the Trustee has been advised that it is likely that the laws of the state in which action is to be taken prohibit such action if taken in the name of the Trustee or that the Trustee would be adversely affected under the “doing business” or tax laws of such state if such action is taken in its name, the Master Servicer shall join with the Trustee in the appointment of a co-trustee pursuant to Section 8.10 hereof. In the performance of its duties hereunder, the Master Servicer shall be an independent contractor and shall not, except in those instances where it is taking action in the name of the Trustee, be deemed to be the agent of the Trustee.
 
SECTION 3A.06  
Due on Sale Clauses; Assumption Agreements.
 
To the extent Mortgage Loans contain enforceable due-on-sale clauses, the Master Servicer shall cause the Servicer to enforce such clauses in accordance with this Agreement. If applicable law prohibits the enforcement of a due-on-sale clause or such clause is otherwise not enforced in accordance with this Agreement, and, as a consequence, a Mortgage Loan is assumed, the original Mortgagor may be released from liability in accordance with this Agreement.
 
SECTION 3A.07  
[Reserved].
 
SECTION 3A.08  
Documents, Records and Funds in Possession of Master Servicer to be Held for Trustee.
 
The Master Servicer and the Servicer shall transmit to the Trustee (or the Custodian on behalf of the Trustee) such documents and instruments coming into the possession of the Master Servicer or the Servicer from time to time as are required by the terms hereof to be delivered to the Trustee, the Trust Administrator or the Custodian. Any funds received by the Master Servicer or by the Servicer in respect of any Mortgage Loan or which otherwise are collected by the Master Servicer or by the Servicer as Liquidation Proceeds or Insurance Proceeds in respect of any Mortgage Loan shall be held for the benefit of the Trustee and the Certificateholders subject to the Master Servicer’s right to retain or withdraw from the Distribution Account the Master Servicing Compensation and other amounts provided in this Agreement, and to the right of the Servicer to retain its Servicing Fee and other amounts as provided in this Agreement. The Master Servicer shall, and subject to Section 3.22 shall cause the Servicer to, provide access to information and documentation regarding the Mortgage Loans to the Trust Administrator, its agents and accountants at any time upon reasonable request and during normal business hours, and to Certificateholders that are savings and loan associations, banks or insurance companies, the Office of Thrift Supervision, the FDIC and the supervisory agents and examiners of such Office and Corporation or examiners of any other federal or state banking or insurance regulatory authority if so required by applicable regulations of the Office of Thrift Supervision or other regulatory authority, such access to be afforded without charge but only upon reasonable request in writing and during normal business hours at the offices of the Master Servicer designated by it. In fulfilling such a request the Master Servicer shall not be responsible for determining the sufficiency of such information.
 
All Mortgage Files and funds collected or held by, or under the control of, the Master Servicer or the Servicer, in respect of any Mortgage Loans, whether from the collection of principal and interest payments or from Liquidation Proceeds or Insurance Proceeds, shall be held by the Servicer or the Master Servicer, as applicable, for and on behalf of the Trustee and the Certificateholders and shall be and remain the sole and exclusive property of the Trustee; provided, however, that the Master Servicer and the Servicer shall be entitled to setoff against, and deduct from, any such funds any amounts that are properly due and payable to the Master Servicer or the Servicer under this Agreement.
 
SECTION 3A.09  
Compensation for the Master Servicer.
 
The Master Servicer will be entitled to a portion of the Administration Fee and all income and gain realized from any investment of funds in the Distribution Account, pursuant to Section 3A.11 and Section 3A.12, for the performance of its activities hereunder (the “Master Servicing Compensation”). Servicing compensation in the form of assumption fees, if any, late payment charges, as collected, if any, or otherwise shall be retained by the Servicer in accordance with Section 3.18. The Master Servicer shall be required to pay all expenses incurred by it in connection with the performance of its duties hereunder and shall not be entitled to reimbursement therefor except as provided in this Agreement.
 
SECTION 3A.10  
Obligations of the Master Servicer in Respect of Prepayment Interest Shortfalls.
 
In the event of a Prepayment Interest Shortfall, the Master Servicer shall remit to the Trust Administrator, from its own funds and without right of reimbursement (except as described below), not later than the related Distribution Date, Compensating Interest in an amount equal to the lesser of (i) the aggregate amounts in respect of Compensating Interest required to be paid by the Servicer pursuant to Section 3.24 with respect to Prepayment Interest Shortfalls attributable to Principal Prepayments in full on the Mortgage Loans for the related Distribution Date and not so paid by the Servicer and (ii) the aggregate compensation payable to the Master Servicer for the related collection period under this Agreement. In the event the Master Servicer pays any amount in respect of such Compensating Interest prior to the time it shall have succeeded as successor servicer, the Master Servicer shall be subrogated to the Trust Fund’s right to receive such amount from the Servicer. In the event the Trust Fund receives from the Servicer all or any portion of amounts in respect of Compensating Interest required to be paid by the Servicer pursuant to Section 3.24, not so paid by the Servicer when required, and paid by the Master Servicer pursuant to this Section 3A.10, then the Master Servicer may reimburse itself for the amount of Compensating Interest paid by the Master Servicer from such receipts by the Trust Fund.
 
SECTION 3A.11  
Distribution Account. 
 
On behalf of the Trust Fund, the Trust Administrator shall establish and maintain one or more accounts (such account or accounts, the “Distribution Account”), held in Trust for the benefit of the Trustee and the Certificateholders. The Distribution Account shall be an Eligible Account. The Master Servicer will deposit in the Distribution Account as identified by the Master Servicer and as received by the Master Servicer, the following amounts:
 
(1) Any amounts remitted to the Master Servicer by the Servicer from the Collection Account;
 
(2) Any Advances received from the Servicer, or made by the Master Servicer or (if the Master Servicer is the Servicer) the Trustee (in each case in its capacity as successor servicer), and any payments of Compensating Interest received from the Servicer or made by the Master Servicer (unless, in the case of the Master Servicer, such amounts are deposited by the Master Servicer directly into the Distribution Account);
 
(3) Any Insurance Proceeds or Net Liquidation Proceeds received by or on behalf of the Master Servicer or which were not deposited in the Collection Account;
 
(4)  Any amounts required to be deposited with respect to losses on investments of deposits in the Distribution Account; and
 
(5) Any other amounts received by or on behalf of the Master Servicer and required to be deposited in the Distribution Account pursuant to this Agreement.
 
All amounts deposited to the Distribution Account shall be held by the Master Servicer in the name of the Trustee in Trust for the benefit of the Certificateholders in accordance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement. The requirements for crediting the Distribution Account shall be exclusive, it being understood and agreed that, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, payments in the nature of (A) late payment charges or assumption, tax service, statement account or payoff, substitution, satisfaction, release and other like fees and charges and (B) the items enumerated in Section 3A.12(a) (with respect the clearing and termination of the Distribution Account and with respect to amounts deposited in error), in Section 3A.12(b) or in clauses (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv), (v) of Section 3A.12(c), need not be credited by the Master Servicer to the Distribution Account. In the event that the Master Servicer shall deposit or cause to be deposited to the Distribution Account any amount not required to be credited thereto, the Trustee or the Trust Administrator, upon receipt of a written request therefor signed by a Servicing Officer of the Master Servicer, shall promptly transfer such amount to the Master Servicer, any provision herein to the contrary notwithstanding.
 
The Trust Administrator may direct any depository institution maintaining the Distribution Account to invest the funds on deposit in such account or to hold such funds uninvested. All investments pursuant to this Section 3A.11 shall be in one or more Permitted Investments bearing interest or sold at a discount, and maturing, unless payable on demand, (i) no later than the Business Day immediately preceding the date on which such funds are required to be withdrawn from such account pursuant to this Agreement, if a Person other than the Trust Administrator is the obligor thereon or if such investment is managed or advised by a Person other than the Trust Administrator or an Affiliate of the Trust Administrator, and (ii) no later than the date on which such funds are required to be withdrawn from such account pursuant to this Agreement, if the Trust Administrator is the obligor thereon or if such investment is managed or advised by the Trust Administrator or any Affiliate. All such Permitted Investments shall be held to maturity, unless payable on demand. Any investment of funds in the Distribution Account shall be made in the name of the Trustee, or in the name of a nominee of the Trust Administrator. The Trust Administrator shall be entitled to sole possession over each such investment, and any certificate or other instrument evidencing any such investment shall be delivered directly to the Trust Administrator or its agent, together with any document of transfer necessary to transfer title to such investment to the Trust Administrator or its nominee. In the event amounts on deposit in the Distribution Account are at any time invested in a Permitted Investment payable on demand, the Trust Administrator shall:
 
(x) consistent with any notice required to be given thereunder, demand that payment thereon be made on the last day such Permitted Investment may otherwise mature hereunder in an amount equal to the lesser of (1) all amounts then payable thereunder and (2) the amount required to be withdrawn on such date; and
 
(y) demand payment of all amounts due thereunder promptly upon determination by a Responsible Officer of the Trust Administrator that such Permitted Investment would not constitute a Permitted Investment in respect of funds thereafter on deposit in the Distribution Account.
 
All income and gain realized from the investment of funds deposited in the Distribution Account shall be for the benefit of the Master Servicer. The Trust Administrator shall deposit in the Distribution Account the amount of any loss of principal incurred in respect of any such Permitted Investment made with funds in such Account immediately upon realization of such loss.
 
SECTION 3A.12  
Permitted Withdrawals and Transfers from the Distribution Account.
 
(a) The Trust Administrator will, from time to time on demand of the Master Servicer, the Servicer or the Trustee, make or cause to be made such withdrawals or transfers from the Distribution Account pursuant to this Agreement. The Trust Administrator may clear and terminate the Distribution Account pursuant to Section 9.01 and remove amounts from time to time deposited in error.
 
(b) On an ongoing basis, the Trust Administrator shall withdraw funds from the Distribution Account to pay (i) any Extraordinary Trust Fund Expenses including but not limited to amounts payable to the Servicer or the Depositor pursuant to Section 6.03(b) or Master Servicer pursuant to Section 6.03(c), and (ii) any amounts expressly payable to the Master Servicer as set forth in Section 3A.09.
 
(c) The Trust Administrator may withdraw from the Distribution Account any of the following amounts (in the case of any such amount payable or reimbursable to the Servicer, only to the extent the Servicer shall not have paid or reimbursed itself such amount prior to making any remittance to the Master Servicer pursuant to the terms of this Agreement):
 
(i) to reimburse the Master Servicer or (if the Master Servicer is the Servicer) the Trustee (to the extent either of them is obligated to do so as successor Servicer) for any Advance of its own funds, the right of the Master Servicer or the Trustee, as applicable, to reimbursement pursuant to this subclause (i) being limited to amounts received on a particular Mortgage Loan (including, for this purpose, the Purchase Price therefor, Insurance Proceeds, Liquidation Proceeds and Subsequent Recoveries) which represent late payments or recoveries of the principal of or interest on such Mortgage Loan respecting which such Advance was made;
 
(ii) to reimburse the Master Servicer from Insurance Proceeds, Liquidation Proceeds or Subsequent Recoveries relating to a particular Mortgage Loan for amounts expended by the Master Servicer in good faith in connection with the restoration of the related Mortgaged Property which was damaged by an Uninsured Cause or in connection with the liquidation of such Mortgage Loan;
 
(iii) to reimburse the Master Servicer from Insurance Proceeds relating to a particular Mortgage Loan for insured expenses incurred with respect to such Mortgage Loan and to reimburse the Master Servicer from Liquidation Proceeds and Subsequent Recoveries from a particular Mortgage Loan for Liquidation Expenses incurred with respect to such Mortgage Loan;
 
(iv) to reimburse the Master Servicer for advances of funds (other than Advances) made with respect to the Mortgage Loans, and the right to reimbursement pursuant to this subclause being limited to amounts received on the related Mortgage Loan (including, for this purpose, the Purchase Price therefor, Insurance Proceeds, Liquidation Proceeds and Subsequent Recoveries) which represent late recoveries of the payments for which such advances were made;
 
(v) to reimburse the Master Servicer or (if the Master Servicer is the Servicer) the Trustee (to the extent either of them is obligated to do so as successor Servicer) for any Advance or Servicing Advance, after a Realized Loss has been allocated with respect to the related Mortgage Loan if the Advance or Servicing Advance has not been reimbursed pursuant to clauses (i) through (iv);
 
(vi) to pay the Credit Risk Manager the Credit Risk Manager Fee;
 
(vii) to make distributions in accordance with Section 4.01;
 
(viii) to pay compensation to the Trust Administrator on each Distribution Date;
 
(ix) to pay any amounts in respect of taxes pursuant to Section 10.01(g);
 
(x) without duplication of the amount set forth in clause (iii) above, to pay any Extraordinary Trust Fund Expenses to the extent not paid by the Master Servicer from the Distribution Account;
 
(xi) without duplication of any of the foregoing, to reimburse or pay the Servicer any such amounts as are due thereto under this Agreement and have not been retained by or paid to the Servicer, to the extent provided in this Agreement and to refund to the Servicer any amount remitted by the Servicer to the Master Servicer in error;
 
(xii) to pay to the Master Servicer, any interest or investment income earned on funds deposited in the Distribution Account;
 
(xiii) to withdraw any amount deposited in the Distribution Account in error; and
 
(xiv) to clear and terminate the Distribution Account pursuant to Section 9.01.
 
The Master Servicer shall keep and maintain separate accounting, on a Mortgage Loan by Mortgage Loan basis, for the purpose of accounting for any reimbursement from the Distribution Account pursuant to clauses (i) through (v) above or with respect to any such amounts which would have been covered by such clauses had the amounts not been retained by the Master Servicer without being deposited in the Distribution Account.
 
On or before the Business Day prior to each Distribution Date, the Master Servicer or (if the Master Servicer is the Servicer) the Trustee (to the extent either of them is obligated to do so as successor Servicer) shall remit to the Trust Administrator for deposit in the Distribution Account any Advances required to be made and the Master Servicer shall deposit in the Distribution Account any Compensating Interest required to be paid, in either such case by the Master Servicer or the Trustee, as applicable, with respect to the Mortgage Loans.
 
 

 
ARTICLE IV
 
FLOW OF FUNDS
 
SECTION 4.01  
Distributions.
 
(a)  (I)On each Distribution Date, the Trust Administrator shall withdraw from the Distribution Account that portion of Available Funds for such Distribution Date consisting of the Interest Remittance Amount for such Distribution Date, and make the following disbursements and transfers in the order of priority described below, in each case to the extent of the Interest Remittance Amount remaining for such Distribution Date:
 
(i)  concurrently, to the Holders of the Senior Certificates, on a pro rata basis based on the entitlement of each such Class, the Monthly Interest Distributable Amount and the Unpaid Interest Shortfall Amount, if any, for such Certificates;
 
(ii)  sequentially, to the Holders of the Class M-1 Certificates, the Class M-2 Certificates, the Class M-3 Certificates, the Class M-4 Certificates, the Class M-5 Certificates, the Class M-6 Certificates, the Class M-7 Certificates, the Class M-8 Certificates, the Class M-9 Certificates, the Class M-10 Certificates, the Class B-1 Certificates, the Class B-2 Certificates and the Class B-3 Certificates, in that order, in an amount equal to the Monthly Interest Distributable Amount for each such Class.
 
(b)  (I)On each Distribution Date (a) prior to the Stepdown Date or (b) on which a Trigger Event is in effect, distributions in respect of principal to the extent of the Principal Distribution Amount shall be made in the following amounts and order of priority:
 
(i)  to the Holders of the Senior Certificates (allocated among the Senior Certificates in the priority described below), until the Certificate Principal Balances thereof have been reduced to zero; and
 
(ii)  sequentially, to the Holders of the Class M-1 Certificates, the Class M-2 Certificates, the Class M-3 Certificates, the Class M-4 Certificates, the Class M-5 Certificates, the Class M-6 Certificates, the Class M-7 Certificates, the Class M-8 Certificates, the Class M-9 Certificates, the Class M-10 Certificates, the Class B-1 Certificates, the Class B-2 Certificates and the Class B-3 Certificates, in that order, in each case, until the Certificate Principal Balances thereof have been reduced to zero.
 
(II) On each Distribution Date (a) on or after the Stepdown Date and (b) on which a Trigger Event is not in effect, distributions in respect of principal to the extent of the Principal Distribution Amount shall be made in the following amounts and order of priority:
 
(i)  to the Holders of the Senior Certificates (allocated among the Senior Certificates in the priority described below), the Senior Principal Distribution Amount until the Certificate Principal Balances thereof have been reduced to zero;
 
(ii)  to the Holders of the Class M-1 Certificates, the Class M-1 Principal Distribution Amount until the Certificate Principal Balance thereof has been reduced to zero;
 
(iii)  to the Holders of the Class M-2 Certificates, the Class M-2 Principal Distribution Amount until the Certificate Principal Balance thereof has been reduced to zero;
 
(iv)  to the Holders of the Class M-3 Certificates, the Class M-3 Principal Distribution Amount until the Certificate Principal Balance thereof has been reduced to zero;
 
(v)  to the Holders of the Class M-4 Certificates, the Class M-4 Principal Distribution Amount until the Certificate Principal Balance thereof has been reduced to zero;
 
(vi)  to the Holders of the Class M-5 Certificates, the Class M-5 Principal Distribution Amount until the Certificate Principal Balance thereof has been reduced to zero;
 
(vii)  to the Holders of the Class M-6 Certificates, the Class M-6 Principal Distribution Amount until the Certificate Principal Balance thereof has been reduced to zero;
 
(viii)  to the Holders of the Class M-7 Certificates, the Class M-7 Principal Distribution Amount until the Certificate Principal Balance thereof has been reduced to zero;
 
(ix)  to the Holders of the Class M-8 Certificates, the Class M-8 Principal Distribution Amount until the Certificate Principal Balance thereof has been reduced to zero;
 
(x)  to the Holders of the Class M-9 Certificates, the Class M-9 Principal Distribution Amount until the Certificate Principal Balance thereof has been reduced to zero;
 
(xi)  to the Holders of the Class M-10 Certificates, the Class M-10 Principal Distribution Amount until the Certificate Principal Balance thereof has been reduced to zero;
 
(xii)  to the Holders of the Class B-1 Certificates, the Class B-1 Principal Distribution Amount until the Certificate Principal Balance thereof has been reduced to zero;
 
(xiii)  to the Holders of the Class B-2 Certificates, the Class B-2 Principal Distribution Amount until the Certificate Principal Balance thereof has been reduced to zero; and
 
(xiv)  to the Holders of the Class B-3 Certificates, the Class B-3 Principal Distribution Amount until the Certificate Principal Balance thereof has been reduced to zero.
 
With respect to the Senior Certificates, all principal distributions will be distributed sequentially, first, to the Holders of the Class A-1 Certificates, until the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class A-1 Certificates has been reduced to zero; second, to the Holders of the Class A-2 Certificates, until the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class A-2 Certificates has been reduced to zero; third, to the Holders of the Class A-3 Certificates until the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class A-3 Certificates has been reduced to zero and fourth, to the Holders of the Class A-4 Certificates until the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class A-4 Certificates has been reduced to zero; provided, however, on any Distribution Date on which the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Mezzanine Certificates, the Class B Certificates and the Class C Certificates has been reduced to zero, all principal distributions will be distributed concurrently, to the Holders of the Class A-1 Certificates, the Class A-2 Certificates, the Class A-3 Certificates and the Class A-4 Certificates, on a pro rata basis based on the Certificate Principal Balance of each such Class.
 
(c)  On each Distribution Date, the Net Monthly Excess Cashflow shall be distributed as follows:
 
(i)  to the Holders of the Class or Classes of Certificates then entitled to receive distributions in respect of principal, in an amount equal to any Extra Principal Distribution Amount, without taking into account amounts, if any, received under the Interest Rate Swap Agreement, distributable to such Holders as part of the Principal Distribution Amount as described under Section 4.01(b) above;
 
(ii)  sequentially, to the Holders of the Class M-1 Certificates, the Class M-2 Certificates, the Class M-3 Certificates, the Class M-4 Certificates, the Class M-5 Certificates, the Class M-6 Certificates, the Class M-7 Certificates, the Class M-8 Certificates, the Class M-9 Certificates, the Class M-10 Certificates, the Class B-1 Certificates, the Class B-2 Certificates and the Class B-3 Certificates, in that order, first, up to the Unpaid Interest Shortfall Amount for each such Class and second, up to the Allocated Realized Loss Amount for each such Class;
 
(iii)  to the Net WAC Rate Carryover Reserve Account, the aggregate of any Net WAC Rate Carryover Amounts for the Fixed Rate Certificates and the Floating Rate Certificates which exceed the amounts received under the Cap Contract, without taking into account amounts, if any, received under the Swap Agreement;
 
(iv)  to the Swap Provider, any Swap Termination Payments resulting from a Swap Provider Trigger Event;
 
(v)  to the Holders of the Class C Certificates, (a) the Monthly Interest Distributable Amount for such Distribution Date and (b) on any Distribution Date on which the Certificate Principal Balances of the Fixed Rate Certificates and the Floating Rate Certificates have been reduced to zero, any remaining amounts in reduction of the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class C Certificates, until the Certificate Principal Balance thereof has been reduced to zero;
 
(vi)  if such Distribution Date follows the Prepayment Period during which occurs the latest date on which a Prepayment Charge may be required to be paid in respect of any Mortgage Loans, to the Holders of the Class P Certificates, in reduction of the Certificate Principal Balance thereof, until the Certificate Principal Balance thereof is reduced to zero; and
 
(vii)  any remaining amounts to the Holders of the Residual Certificates (in respect of the Class R-3 Interest).
 
(d)  On each Distribution Date, after making the distributions of the Available Funds as set forth above, the Trust Administrator shall withdraw from the Net WAC Rate Carryover Reserve Account, to the extent of amounts remaining on deposit therein, the aggregate of any Net WAC Rate Carryover Amounts for such Distribution Date and distribute such amount in the following order of priority:
 
(i)  concurrently, to each Class of Senior Certificates, the related Cap Amount, from payments made under the Cap Contract, in each case up to a maximum amount equal to the related Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount for such Distribution Date;
 
(ii)  sequentially, the Class M-1 Certificates, the Class M-2 Certificates, the Class M-3 Certificates, the Class M-4 Certificates, the Class M-5 Certificates, the Class M-6 Certificates, the Class M-7 Certificates, the Class M-8 Certificates, the Class M-9 Certificates, the Class M-10 Certificates, the Class B-1 Certificates and the Class B-2 Certificates, in that order, the related Cap Amount, from payments made under the Cap Contract, in each case up to a maximum amount equal to the related Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount for such Distribution Date;
 
(iii)  concurrently, to each Class of Senior Certificates, the related Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount remaining undistributed pursuant to clause (i) above, on a pro rata basis based on such respective remaining Net WAC Rate Carryover Amounts; and
 
(iv)  sequentially, the Class M-1 Certificates, the Class M-2 Certificates, the Class M-3 Certificates, the Class M-4 Certificates, the Class M-5 Certificates, the Class M-6 Certificates, the Class M-7 Certificates, the Class M-8 Certificates, the Class M-9 Certificates, the Class M-10 Certificates, the Class B-1 Certificates, the Class B-2 Certificates and the Class B-3 Certificates, in that order, the related Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount remaining undistributed pursuant to clause (ii) above.
 
(e)  On each Distribution Date, after making the distributions of the Available Funds, Net Monthly Excess Cashflow and amounts on deposit in the Net WAC Rate Carryover Reserve Account as set forth above, the Trust Administrator shall distribute the amount on deposit in the Swap Account as follows:
 
(i)  to the Swap Provider, any Net Swap Payment owed to the Swap Provider pursuant to the Interest Rate Swap Agreement for such Distribution Date;
 
(ii)  to the Swap Provider, any Swap Termination Payment owed to the Swap Provider not due to a Swap Provider Trigger Event pursuant to the Interest Rate Swap Agreement;
 
(iii)  concurrently, to each Class of Senior Certificates, the related Monthly Interest Distributable Amount and Unpaid Interest Shortfall Amount remaining undistributed after the distributions of the Interest Remittance Amount, on a pro rata basis based on such respective remaining Monthly Interest Distributable Amount and Unpaid Interest Shortfall Amount;
 
(iv)  sequentially, to the Class M-1 Certificates, Class M-2 Certificates, Class M-3 Certificates, Class M-4 Certificates, Class M-5 Certificates, Class M-6 Certificates, Class M-7 Certificates, Class M-8 Certificates, Class M-9 Certificates, Class M-10 Certificates, Class B-1 Certificates, Class B-2 Certificates and Class B-3 Certificates, in that order, the related Monthly Interest Distributable Amount and Unpaid Interest Shortfall Amount, to the extent remaining undistributed after the distributions of the Interest Remittance Amount and the Net Monthly Excess Cashflow;
 
(v)  to the Holders of the Class or Classes of Certificates then entitled to receive distributions in respect of principal, in an amount equal to any Extra Principal Distribution Amount, without taking into account amounts, if any, received under the Interest Rate Swap Agreement, distributable to such Holders as part of the Principal Distribution Amount, after taking into account distributions made pursuant to Section 4.01(c)(i);
 
(vi)  sequentially to the Class M-1 Certificates, Class M-2 Certificates, Class M-3 Certificates, Class M-4 Certificates, Class M-5 Certificates, Class M-6 Certificates, Class M-7 Certificates, Class M-8 Certificates, Class M-9 Certificates, Class M-10 Certificates, Class B-1 Certificates, Class B-2 Certificates and the Class B-3 Certificates, in that order, in each case up to the related Allocated Realized Loss Amount related to such Certificates for such Distribution Date remaining undistributed after distribution of the Net Monthly Excess Cashflow;
 
(vii)  concurrently, to each Class of Senior Certificates, the related Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount, to the extent remaining undistributed after distributions are made from the Net WAC Rate Carryover Reserve Account, on a pro rata basis based on such respective Net WAC Rate Carryover Amounts remaining;
 
(viii)  sequentially, to the Class M-1 Certificates, Class M-2 Certificates, Class M-3 Certificates, Class M-4 Certificates, Class M-5 Certificates, Class M-6 Certificates, Class M-7 Certificates, Class M-8 Certificates, Class M-9 Certificates, Class M-10 Certificates, Class B-1 Certificates, Class B-2 Certificates and the Class B-3 Certificates, in that order, the related Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount, to the extent remaining undistributed after distributions are made from the Net WAC Rate Carryover Reserve Account; and
 
(ix)  any remaining amounts to the Holders of the Class C Certificates.
 
(f)  On each Distribution Date, all amounts representing Prepayment Charges in respect of the Mortgage Loans received during the related Prepayment Period and the Servicer Prepayment Charge Payment Amounts paid by the Servicer during the related Prepayment Period will be withdrawn from the Distribution Account and distributed by the Trust Administrator to the Holders of the Class P Certificates and shall not be available for distribution to the Holders of any other Class of Certificates. The payment of the foregoing amounts to the Holders of the Class P Certificates shall not reduce the Certificate Principal Balances thereof.
 
(g)  The Trust Administrator shall make distributions in respect of a Distribution Date to each Certificateholder of record on the related Record Date (other than as provided in Section 10.01 respecting the final distribution), in the case of Certificateholders of the Regular Certificates, by check or money order mailed to such Certificateholder at the address appearing in the Certificate Register, or by wire transfer. Distributions among Certificateholders shall be made in proportion to the Percentage Interests evidenced by the Certificates held by such Certificateholders.
 
(h)  Each distribution with respect to a Book-Entry Certificate shall be paid to the Depository, which shall credit the amount of such distribution to the accounts of its Depository Participants in accordance with its normal procedures. Each Depository Participant shall be responsible for disbursing such distribution to the Certificate Owners that it represents and to each indirect participating brokerage firm (a “brokerage firm” or “indirect participating firm”) for which it acts as agent. Each brokerage firm shall be responsible for disbursing funds to the Certificate Owners that it represents. All such credits and disbursements with respect to a Book-Entry Certificate are to be made by the Depository and the Depository Participants in accordance with the provisions of the Certificates. None of the Trustee, the Depositor or the Servicer shall have any responsibility therefor except as otherwise provided by applicable law.
 
On each Distribution Date, following the foregoing distributions, an amount equal to the amount of Subsequent Recoveries deposited into the Collection Account pursuant to Section 3.10 shall be applied to increase the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class of Certificates with the Highest Priority up to the extent of such Realized Losses previously allocated to that Class of Certificates pursuant to Section 4.08. An amount equal to the amount of any remaining Subsequent Recoveries shall be applied to increase the Certificate Principal Balance of the Class of Certificates with the next Highest Priority, up to the amount of such Realized Losses previously allocated to that Class of Certificates pursuant to Section 4.08. Holders of such Certificates will not be entitled to any distribution in respect of interest on the amount of such increases for any Interest Accrual Period preceding the Distribution Date on which such increase occurs. Any such increases shall be applied to the Certificate Principal Balance of each Certificate of such Class in accordance with its respective Percentage Interest.
 
(i) It is the intention of all of the parties hereto that the Class C Certificates receive all principal and interest received by the Trust on the Mortgage Loans that is not otherwise distributable to any other Class of Regular Certificates or REMIC Regular Interests and that the Residual Certificates are to receive no principal and interest. If the Trust Administrator determines that the Residual Certificates are entitled to any distributions, the Trust Administrator, prior to any such distribution to any Residual Certificate, shall notify the Depositor of such impending distribution but shall make such distribution in accordance with the terms of this Agreement until this Agreement is amended as specified in the following sentence. Upon such notification, the Depositor will request an amendment to the Pooling and Servicing Agreement to revise such mistake in the distribution provisions. The Residual Certificate Holders, by acceptance of their Certificates, and the Servicer(s), hereby agree to any such amendment and no further consent shall be necessary, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 11.01 of this Pooling and Servicing Agreement; provided, however, that such amendment shall otherwise comply with Section 11.01 hereof.
 
SECTION 4.02  
[Reserved].
 
SECTION 4.03  
Statements.
 
(a)  On each Distribution Date, based, as applicable, on information provided to the Trust Administrator by the Master Servicer (which in turn shall be based, as applicable, on information provided to the Master Servicer by the Servicer), the Trust Administrator shall prepare and make available to each Holder of the Regular Certificates, the Credit Risk Manager, the Servicer and the Rating Agencies, a statement as to the distributions made on such Distribution Date:
 
(i)  the amount of the distribution made on such Distribution Date to the Holders of each Class of Regular Certificates, separately identified, allocable to principal and the amount of the distribution made to the Holders of the Class P Certificates allocable to Prepayment Charges and Servicer Prepayment Charge Payment Amounts;
 
(ii)  the amount of the distribution made on such Distribution Date to the Holders of each Class of Regular Certificates (other than the Class P Certificates) allocable to interest, separately identified;
 
(iii)  the Net Monthly Excess Cashflow, the Overcollateralized Amount, the Overcollateralization Release Amount, the Overcollateralization Deficiency Amount and the Overcollateralization Target Amount as of such Distribution Date and the Excess Overcollateralized Amount for the Mortgage Pool for such Distribution Date;
 
(iv)  the fees and expenses of the Trust Fund accrued and paid on such Distribution Date and to whom such fees and expenses were paid;
 
(v)  the aggregate amount of Advances for the related Due Period (including the general purpose of such Advances);
 
(vi)  the Pool Balance at the Close of Business at the end of the related Due Period;
 
(vii)  the number, aggregate Stated Principal Balance, weighted average remaining term to maturity and weighted average Mortgage Rate of the Mortgage Loans as of the related Determination Date;
 
(viii)  the number and aggregate unpaid Stated Principal Balance of Mortgage Loans (not including a Liquidated Mortgage Loan as of the end of the Prepayment Period) that were (A) Delinquent (exclusive of Mortgage Loans in bankruptcy or foreclosure and REO Properties) using the OTS Method (1) 30 to 59 days, (2) 60 to 89 days and (3) 90 or more days, (B) as to which foreclosure proceedings have been commenced and Delinquent (1) 30 to 59 days, (2) 60 to 89 days and (3) 90 or more days, (C) in bankruptcy and Delinquent (1) 30 to 59 days, (2) 60 to 89 days and (3) 90 or more days, in each case as of the Close of Business on the last day of the calendar month preceding such Distribution Date and (D) REO Properties, as well as the aggregate principal balance of Mortgage Loans that were liquidated and the net proceeds resulting therefrom;
 
(ix)  the total number and cumulative Stated Principal Balance of all REO Properties as of the Close of Business of the last day of the calendar month preceding the related Distribution Date;
 
(x)  the aggregate amount of Principal Prepayments made during the related Prepayment Period, separately indicating Principal Prepayments in full and Principal Prepayments in part;
 
(xi)  the aggregate amount of Realized Losses incurred during the related Prepayment Period, which will include the aggregate amount of Subsequent Recoveries received during the related Prepayment Period and the aggregate amount of Realized Losses incurred since the Closing Date, which will include the cumulative amount of Subsequent Recoveries received since the Closing Date;
 
(xii)  the aggregate amount of extraordinary Trust Fund expenses withdrawn from the Collection Account or the Distribution Account for such Distribution Date;
 
(xiii)  the Certificate Principal Balance of each Class of Floating Rate Certificates and the Class C Certificates, before and after giving effect to the distributions made on such Distribution Date;
 
(xiv)  the Monthly Interest Distributable Amount in respect of the Fixed Rate Certificates, the Floating Rate Certificates and the Class C Certificates for such Distribution Date and the Unpaid Interest Shortfall Amount, if any, with respect to the Fixed Rate Certificates and the Floating Rate Certificates for such Distribution Date;
 
(xv)  the aggregate amount of any Prepayment Interest Shortfalls for such Distribution Date, to the extent not covered by payments by the Servicer pursuant to Section 3.24;
 
(xvi)  the Credit Enhancement Percentage for such Distribution Date;
 
(xvii)  the Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount for the Fixed Rate Certificates and the Floating Rate Certificates, if any, for such Distribution Date and the amount remaining unpaid after reimbursements therefor on such Distribution Date;
 
(xviii)  whether the Stepdown Date or a Trigger Event has occurred, the Delinquency Percentage for such Distribution Date and the Realized Loss Percentage for such Distribution Date;
 
(xix)  the total cashflows received and the general sources thereof;
 
(xx)  the respective Pass-Through Rates applicable to the Fixed Rate Certificates, the Floating Rate Certificates and the Class C Certificates for such Distribution Date and the Pass-Through Rate applicable to the Fixed Rate Certificates and the Floating Rate Certificates for the immediately succeeding Distribution Date;
 
(xxi)  payments, if any, made under the Cap Contract and the amount distributed to each Class of Certificates from payments made under the Cap Contract;
 
(xxii)  the amount of any Net Swap Payments or Swap Termination Payments; and
 
(xxiii)  the applicable Record Date, Accrual Period and any other applicable determination dates for calculating distributions for such Distribution Date.
 
The Trust Administrator will make such statement (and, at its option, any additional files containing the same information in an alternative format) available each month to Certificateholders, the Master Servicer, the Servicer, the Depositor and the Rating Agencies via the Trust Administrator’s internet website. The Trust Administrator’s internet website shall initially be located at “www.ctslink.com”. Assistance in using the website can be obtained by calling the Trust Administrator’s customer service desk at (301) 815-6600. Parties that are unable to use the above distribution options are entitled to have a paper copy mailed to them via first class mail by calling the customer service desk and indicating such. The Trust Administrator shall have the right to change the way such statements are distributed in order to make such distribution more convenient and/or more accessible to the above parties and the Trust Administrator shall provide timely and adequate notification to all above parties regarding any such changes. As a condition to access the Trust Administrator’s internet website, the Trust Administrator may require registration and the acceptance of a disclaimer. The Trust Administrator will not be liable for the dissemination of information in accordance with this Agreement. The Trust Administrator shall also be entitled to rely on but shall not be responsible for the content or accuracy of any information provided by third parties for purposes of preparing the distribution date statement and may affix thereto any disclaimer it deems appropriate in its reasonable discretion (without suggesting liability on the part of any other party thereto).
 
In the case of information furnished pursuant to subclauses (i) and (ii) above, the amounts shall be expressed in a separate section of the report as a dollar amount for each Class for each $1,000 original dollar amount as of the Cut-off Date.
 
In addition, on each Distribution Date, based, as applicable, on information provided to the Trust Administrator by the Master Servicer (which in turn shall be based, as applicable, on information provided to the Master Servicer by the Servicer), the Trust Administrator shall prepare and make available information, separated for each Originator, regarding the performance of the Mortgage Loans, including, but not limited to, information regarding delinquency, loss and prepayment experience of the Mortgage Loans.
 
(b)  Within a reasonable period of time after the end of each calendar year, the Trust Administrator shall, upon written request, furnish to each Person who at any time during the calendar year was a Certificateholder of a Regular Certificate, if requested in writing by such Person, such information as is reasonably necessary to provide to such Person a statement containing the information set forth in subclauses (i) and (ii) above, aggregated for such calendar year or applicable portion thereof during which such Person was a Certificateholder. Such obligation of the Trust Administrator shall be deemed to have been satisfied to the extent that substantially comparable information shall be prepared and furnished by the Trust Administrator to Certificateholders pursuant to any requirements of the Code as are in force from time to time.
 
(c)  On each Distribution Date, the Trust Administrator shall make available to the Residual Certificateholders a copy of the reports forwarded to the Regular Certificateholders in respect of such Distribution Date with such other information as the Trust Administrator deems necessary or appropriate.
 
(d)  Within a reasonable period of time after the end of each calendar year, the Trust Administrator shall deliver to each Person who at any time during the calendar year was a Residual Certificateholder, if requested in writing by such Person, such information as is reasonably necessary to provide to such Person a statement containing the information provided pursuant to the previous paragraph aggregated for such calendar year or applicable portion thereof during which such Person was a Residual Certificateholder. Such obligation of the Trust Administrator shall be deemed to have been satisfied to the extent that substantially comparable information shall be prepared and furnished to Certificateholders by the Trust Administrator pursuant to any requirements of the Code as from time to time in force.
 
SECTION 4.04  
Remittance Reports; Advances.
 
(a)  On the 10th day of each calendar month (or, if such 10th day is not a Business Day, then on the next succeeding Business Day), the Servicer shall furnish to the Master Servicer a monthly remittance advice (which together with any supplemental reports is known as the “Remittance Report”) in a format attached as Exhibit R-2 or in any other format as mutually agreed to between the Servicer and the Master Servicer, containing such information regarding the Mortgage Loans as is needed by the Master Servicer to perform its duties as set forth in Section 4.01 and 4.02 hereof. Such Remittance Report will also include a delinquency report substantially in the form set forth in Exhibit R-1 and a realized loss report substantially in the form set forth in Exhibit R-3 (or in either case, such other format as mutually agreed to between the Servicer and the Master Servicer). No later than 3 Business Days after the 15th day of each calendar month, the Servicer shall furnish to the Master Servicer a monthly report containing such information regarding prepayments in full on Mortgage Loans during the applicable Prepayment Period in a format as mutually agreed to between the Servicer and the Master Servicer. The Master Servicer shall not be responsible to recompute, recalculate or verify any information provided to it by the Servicer.
 
(b)  The amount of Advances to be made by the Servicer for any Distribution Date shall equal, subject to Section 4.04(d), the sum of (i) the aggregate amount of Monthly Payments (net of the related Servicing Fee), due during the related Due Period in respect of the Mortgage Loans (other than with respect to any REO Property or second lien Mortgage Loan as described in clauses (ii) and (iii) below or a Balloon Mortgage Loan as described below), which Monthly Payments were delinquent on a contractual basis as of the Close of Business on the related Determination Date, (ii) with respect to each REO Property, which REO Property was acquired during or prior to the related Due Period and as to which REO Property an REO Disposition did not occur during the related Due Period, an amount equal to the excess, if any, of the REO Imputed Interest on such REO Property for the most recently ended calendar month, over the net income from such REO Property transferred to the Distribution Account pursuant to Section 3.23 for distribution on such Distribution Date and (iii) with respect to each second lien Mortgage Loan, an amount equal to the interest portion of the related Monthly Payment (net of the related Servicing Fee). For purposes of the preceding sentence, the Monthly Payment on each Balloon Mortgage Loan with a delinquent Balloon Payment is equal to the assumed monthly payment that would have been due on the related Due Date based on the original principal amortization schedule for such Balloon Mortgage Loan. In addition, the Servicer shall not be required to advance any Relief Act Interest Shortfalls or to cover Prepayment Interest Shortfalls in excess of its obligations under Section 3.24.
 
On or before the Servicer Remittance Date, the Servicer shall remit in immediately available funds to the Trust Administrator for deposit in the Distribution Account an amount equal to the aggregate amount of Advances, if any, to be made in respect of the Mortgage Loans and REO Properties for the related Distribution Date either (i) from its own funds or (ii) from the Collection Account, to the extent of funds held therein for future distribution (in which case it will cause to be made an appropriate entry in the records of Collection Account that amounts held for future distribution have been, as permitted by this Section 4.04, used by the Servicer in discharge of any such Advance) or (iii) in the form of any combination of (i) and (ii) aggregating the total amount of Advances to be made by the Servicer with respect to the Mortgage Loans and REO Properties. Servicing Advances, if any, to be made by the Servicer in respect of the Mortgage Loans and REO Properties for the related Distribution Date may be made either (i) from its own funds, (ii) from the Collection Account, to the extent of funds held therein for future distribution (in which case, it shall cause to be made an appropriate entry in the records of the Collection Account that amounts held for future distribution have been, as permitted by this Section 4.03, used by the Servicer in discharge of any such Servicing Advance) or (iii) in the form of any combination of (i) and (ii) aggregating the total amount of Servicing Advances to be made by the Servicer with respect to the Mortgage Loans and REO Properties. Any amounts held for future distribution used by the Servicer to make an Advance or Servicing Advance as permitted in the preceding sentence shall be appropriately reflected in the Servicer’s records and replaced by the Servicer by deposit in the Collection Account on or before any future Servicer Remittance Date to the extent that the Available Funds for the related Distribution Date (determined without regard to Advances and Servicing Advances to be made on the Servicer Remittance Date) shall be less than the total amount that would be distributed to the Classes of Certificateholders pursuant to Section 4.01 on such Distribution Date if such amounts held for future distributions had not been so used to make Advances. The Trust Administrator will provide notice to the Servicer by telecopy by the Close of Business on any Servicer Remittance Date in the event that the amount remitted by the Servicer to the Trust Administrator on such date is less than the Advances required to be made by the Servicer for the related Distribution Date, as set forth in the related Remittance Report.
 
(c)  The obligation of the Servicer to make such Advances is mandatory, notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement but subject to (d) below, and, with respect to any Mortgage Loan, shall continue until the Mortgage Loan is paid in full or until all Liquidation Proceeds thereon have been recovered, or a Final Recovery Determination has been made thereon.
 
(d)  Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, no Advance or Servicing Advance shall be required to be made hereunder by the Servicer if such Advance or Servicing Advance would, if made, constitute a Nonrecoverable Advance. The determination by the Servicer that it has made a Nonrecoverable Advance or that any proposed Advance or Servicing Advance, if made, would constitute a Nonrecoverable Advance, shall be evidenced by a certification of a Servicing Officer delivered to the Trust Administrator (whereupon, upon receipt of such certification, the Trust Administrator shall forward a copy of such certification to the Depositor, the Trustee and the Credit Risk Manager). Notwithstanding the foregoing, if following the application of Liquidation Proceeds on any Mortgage Loan that was the subject of a Final Recovery Determination, any Servicing Advance with respect to such Mortgage Loan shall remain unreimbursed to the Servicer, then without limiting the provisions of Section 3.11(a), a certification of a Servicing Officer regarding such Nonrecoverable Servicing Advance shall not be required to be delivered by the Servicer to the Trust Administrator.
 
(e)  In the event the Servicer fails to make any Advance required to be made by it pursuant to this Section 4.03 and such failure is not remedied within the applicable cure period pursuant to Section 7.01(a), then, pursuant to Section 7.01(a), the Servicer will be terminated, and, in accordance with Sections 7.01(a) and 7.02, the Master Servicer or (if the Master Servicer is the Servicer) the Trustee (in its respective capacity as successor servicer) or another successor servicer shall be required to make such Advance on the Distribution Date with respect to which the Servicer was required to make such Advance, subject to the Master Servicer’s or the Trustee’s (or other successor servicer’s) determination of recoverability. The Master Servicer or the Trustee, as applicable (or other successor servicer) shall not be required to make any Advance to cover any Relief Act Interest Shortfall on any Mortgage Loan. If the Master Servicer or the Trustee, as applicable (or other successor servicer) is required to make any Advances, such advances may be made by it in the manner set forth under (b) above.
 
SECTION 4.05  
Commission Reporting.
 
(a)  (i) Using best efforts, within 10 days after each Distribution Date, and no later than 15 days after each Distribution Date (subject to permitted extensions under the Exchange Act), the Trust Administrator shall, in accordance with industry standards, prepare and file, on behalf of the Trust, with the Commission via the Electronic Data Gathering and Retrieval System (“EDGAR”), any Form 10-D required by the Exchange Act, in form and substance as required by the Exchange Act, signed by the Master Servicer, with a copy of the monthly statement to be furnished by the Trust Administrator to the Certificateholders for such Distribution Date attached thereto. Any disclosure in addition to the monthly statement that is required to be included on Form 10-D (“Additional Form 10-D Disclosure”) shall, be reported by the parties set forth on Exhibit T to the Depositor and the Trust Administrator and directed and approved by the Depositor pursuant to the following paragraph, and the Trust Administrator will have no duty or liability for any failure hereunder to determine or prepare any Additional Form 10-D Disclosure, except as set forth in the next paragraph.
 
(ii) For so long as the Trust is subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act, within 5 calendar days after the related Distribution Date, (i) the parties set forth in Exhibit T shall be required to provide, pursuant to Section 4.05(a)(v) below, to the Trust Administrator (by email at cts.sec.notifications@wellsfargo.com and by facsimile at 410-715-2380) and the Depositor, to the extent known, in EDGAR-compatible format, or in such other format as otherwise agreed upon by the Trust Administrator and such party, the form and substance of any Additional Form 10-D Disclosure, if applicable, together with an Additional Disclosure Notification in the form attached hereto as Exhibit P (an “Additional Disclosure Notification”) and (ii) the Depositor will approve, as to form and substance, or disapprove, as the case may be, the inclusion of the Additional Form 10-D Disclosure on Form 10-D. The Trust Administrator has no duty under this Agreement to monitor or enforce the performance by the parties listed on Exhibit T of their duties under this paragraph or proactively solicit or procure from such parties any Additional Form 10-D Disclosure information. The Depositor will be responsible for any reasonable fees and expenses assessed or incurred by the Trust Administrator in connection with including any Additional Form 10-D Disclosure on Form 10-D pursuant to this Section.
 
After preparing the Form 10-D, the Trust Administrator shall, upon request, forward electronically a copy of the Form 10-D to the Depositor for review, only to the extent that the Form 10-D contains Additional Form 10-D Disclosure. Within two Business Days after receipt of such copy, but no later than the 7th calendar day (on a best efforts basis, and in no event later than the 12th calendar day) after the Distribution Date, the Depositor shall notify the Trust Administrator in writing (which may be furnished electronically) of any changes to or approval of such Form 10-D. In the absence of receipt of any written changes or approval, or if the Depositor does not request a copy of a Form 10-D, the Trust Administrator shall be entitled to assume that such Form 10-D is in final form and the Trust Administrator may proceed with the execution and filing of the Form 10-D. A duly authorized representative of the Master Servicer shall sign each Form 10-D. If a Form 10-D cannot be filed on time or if a previously filed Form 10-D needs to be amended, the Trust Administrator will follow the procedures set forth in Section 4.05(a)(vi). Promptly (but no later than 1 Business Day) after filing with the Commission, the Trust Administrator will make available on its internet website a final executed copy of each Form 10-D filed by the Trust Administrator. The parties to this Agreement acknowledge that the performance by the Master Servicer and the Trust Administrator of its duties under Sections 4.05(a)(i), (ii) and (v) related to the timely preparation and filing of Form 10-D is contingent upon such parties strictly observing all applicable deadlines in the performance of their duties under such Sections. The Depositor acknowledges that the performance by the Master Servicer and the Trust Administrator of its duties under this Section 4.05(a)(ii) related to the timely preparation, execution and filing of Form 10-D is also contingent upon the Servicer, the Custodians and any Sub-Servicer or Subcontractor strictly observing deadlines no later than those set forth in this paragraph that are applicable to the parties to this Agreement in the delivery to the Trust Administrator of any necessary Additional Form 10-D Disclosure pursuant to the Custodial Agreement or any other applicable agreement. Neither the Master Servicer nor the Trust Administrator shall have any liability for any loss, expense, damage or claim arising out of or with respect to any failure to properly prepare, execute and/or timely file such Form 10-D and Form 10-K, where such failure results from the Trust Administrator’s inability or failure to receive, on a timely basis, any information from any other party hereto or any Custodian, Sub-Servicer or Subcontractor needed to prepare, arrange for execution or file such Form 10-D, not resulting from its own negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct.
 
(iii) Within four (4) Business Days after the occurrence of an event requiring disclosure on Form 8-K (each such event, a “Reportable Event”), and if requested by the Depositor, the Trust Administrator shall prepare and file on behalf of the Trust a Form 8-K, as required by the Exchange Act, provided that the Depositor shall file the initial Form 8-K in connection with the issuance of the Certificates. Any disclosure or information related to a Reportable Event or that is otherwise required to be included on Form 8-K other than the initial Form 8-K (“Form 8-K Disclosure Information”) shall, be reported by the parties set forth on Exhibit T to the Depositor and the Trust Administrator and directed and approved by the Depositor, pursuant to the following paragraph, and the Trust Administrator will have no duty or liability for any failure hereunder to determine or prepare any Form 8-K Disclosure Information or any Form 8-K, except as set forth in the next paragraph.
 
For so long as the Trust is subject to the Exchange Act reporting requirements, no later than the close of business (New York City Time) on the 2nd Business Day after the occurrence of a Reportable Event (i) the parties set forth in Exhibit T shall be required pursuant to Section 4.05(a)(v) below to provide to the Trust Administrator and the Depositor, to the extent known, in EDGAR-compatible format, or in such other format as otherwise agreed upon by the Trust Administrator and such party, the form and substance of any Form 8-K Disclosure Information, if applicable, together with an Additional Disclosure Notification and (ii) the Depositor will approve, as to form and substance, or disapprove, as the case may be, the inclusion of the Form 8-K Disclosure Information on Form 8-K. The Depositor will be responsible for any reasonable fees and expenses assessed or incurred by the Trust Administrator in connection with including any Form 8-K Disclosure Information on Form 8-K pursuant to this Section.
 
After preparing the Form 8-K, the Trust Administrator shall, upon request, forward electronically a copy of the Form 8-K to the Depositor for review. Promptly, but no later than the close of business on the third Business Day after the Reportable Event, the Depositor shall notify the Trust Administrator in writing (which may be furnished electronically) of any changes to or approval of such Form 8-K. In the absence of receipt of any written changes or approval, or if the Depositor does not request a copy of a Form 8-K, the Trust Administrator shall be entitled to assume that such Form 8-K is in final form and the Trust Administrator may proceed with the execution and filing of the Form 8-K. A duly authorized representative of the Master Servicer shall sign each Form 8-K. If a Form 8-K cannot be filed on time or if a previously filed Form 8-K needs to be amended, the Trust Administrator will follow the procedures set forth in Section 4.05(a)(vi). Promptly (but no later than 1 Business Day) after filing with the Commission, the Trust Administrator will make available on its internet website a final executed copy of each Form 8-K filed by it. The parties to this Agreement acknowledge that the performance by the Master Servicer and the Trust Administrator of its duties under this Section 4.05(a)(iii) related to the timely preparation and filing of Form 8-K is contingent upon such parties strictly observing all applicable deadlines in the performance of their duties under this Section 4.05(a)(iii). The Depositor acknowledges that the performance by the Master Servicer and the Trust Administrator of its duties under this Section 4.05(a)(iii) related to the timely preparation, execution and filing of Form 10-D is also contingent upon the Servicer, the Custodians and any Sub-Servicer or Subcontractor strictly observing deadlines no later than those set forth in this paragraph that are applicable to the parties to this Agreement in the delivery to the Trust Administrator of any necessary Form 8-K Disclosure Information pursuant to the Custodial Agreement or any other applicable agreement. Neither the Master Servicer nor the Trust Administrator shall have any liability for any loss, expense, damage or claim arising out of or with respect to any failure to properly prepare, execute and/or timely file such Form 8-K, where such failure results from the Trust Administrator’s inability or failure to receive, on a timely basis, any information from any other party hereto or any Custodian, Sub-servicer or Subcontractor needed to prepare, arrange for execution or file such Form 8-K, not resulting from its own negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct.
 
(iv) (A) On or prior to 90 days after the end of each fiscal year of the Trust or such earlier date as may be required by the Exchange Act (the “10-K Filing Deadline”) (it being understood that the fiscal year for the Trust ends on December 31st of each year), commencing in March 2007, the Trust Administrator shall prepare and file on behalf of the Trust a Form 10-K, in form and substance as required by the Exchange Act. Each such Form 10-K shall include the following items, in each case to the extent they have been delivered to the Trust Administrator within the applicable time frames set forth in this Agreement and the Custodial Agreement, (i) an annual compliance statement for the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator and any Sub-Servicer, Subcontractor or other Person engaged by such parties or the Trustee (together with the Custodian, each a “Reporting Servicer”), as described under Section 3.20 of this Agreement and the Custodial Agreement, provided, however, that the Trust Administrator, at its discretion, may omit from the Form 10-K any annual compliance statement that is not required to be filed with such Form 10-K for each Reporting Servicer pursuant to Regulation AB, (ii)(A) the annual reports on assessment of compliance with Servicing Criteria for each Reporting Servicer, as described under Section 3.21 of this Agreement and the Custodial Agreement, and (B) if the report on assessment of compliance with the Servicing Criteria identifies any material instance of noncompliance, disclosure identifying such instance of noncompliance, or if each reporting Servicer’s report on assessment of compliance with Servicing Criteria is not included as an exhibit to such Form 10-K, disclosure that such report is not included and an explanation why such report is not included provided, however, that the Trust Administrator, at its discretion, may omit from the Form 10-K any assessment of compliance or attestation report described in clause (iii) below that is not required to be filed with such Form 10-K pursuant to Regulation AB, (iii)(A) the registered public accounting firm attestation report for each Reporting Servicer as described under Section 3.21 of this Agreement and the Custodial Agreement, and (B) if any registered public accounting firm attestation report described under Section 3.21 identifies any material instance of noncompliance, disclosure identifying such instance of noncompliance, or if any such registered public accounting firm attestation report is not included as an exhibit to such Form 10-K, disclosure that such report is not included and an explanation why such report is not included, and (iv) a Sarbanes-Oxley Certification (“Sarbanes-Oxley Certification”) as described below. Any disclosure or information in addition to (i) through (iv) above that is required to be included on Form 10-K (“Additional Form 10-K Disclosure”) shall, be reported by the parties set forth on Exhibit T to the Depositor and the Trust Administrator and directed and approved by the Depositor pursuant to the following paragraph, and the Trust Administrator will have no duty or liability for any failure hereunder to determine or prepare any Additional Form 10-K Disclosure, except as set forth in the next paragraph.
 
No later than March 1st (with a 10 calendar day cure period) of each year that the Trust is subject to the Exchange Act reporting requirements, commencing in 2007, (i) the parties set forth in Exhibit T shall be required to provide pursuant to Section 4.05(a)(v) below to the Depositor and to the Trust Administrator (by email at cts.sec.notifications@wellsfargo.com and by facsimile at 410-715-2380) and the Depositor, to the extent known, in EDGAR-compatible format, or in such other format as otherwise agreed upon by the Trust Administrator and such party, the form and substance of any Additional Form 10-K Disclosure, if applicable, together with an Additional Disclosure Notification and (ii) the Depositor will approve, as to form and substance, or disapprove, as the case may be, the inclusion of the Additional Form 10-K Disclosure on Form 10-K. The Trust Administrator has no duty under this Agreement to monitor or enforce the performance by the parties listed on Exhibit T of their duties under this paragraph or proactively solicit or procure from such parties any Additional Form 10-K Disclosure information. The Depositor will be responsible for any reasonable fees and expenses assessed or incurred by the Trust Administrator in connection with including any Additional Form 10-K Disclosure on Form 10-K pursuant to this Section.
 
After preparing the Form 10-K, the Trust Administrator shall forward, upon request, electronically a copy of the Form 10-K to the Depositor for review. Within three Business Days after receipt of such copy, but no later than March 25th, the Depositor shall notify the Trust Administrator in writing (which may be furnished electronically) of any changes to or approval of such Form 10-K. In the absence of receipt of any written changes or approval, or if the Depositor does not request a copy of a Form 10-K, the Trust Administrator shall be entitled to assume that such Form 10-K is in final form and the Trust Administrator may proceed with the execution and filing of the Form 10-K. A senior officer of the Master Servicer in charge of the master servicing function shall sign the Form 10-K. If a Form 10-K cannot be filed on time or if a previously filed Form 10-K needs to be amended, the Trust Administrator will follow the procedures set forth in Section 4.05(a)(vi). Promptly (but no later than 1 Business Day) after filing with the Commission, the Trust Administrator will make available on its internet website a final executed copy of each Form 10-K filed by it. The parties to this Agreement acknowledge that the performance by the Master Servicer and the Trust Administrator of its duties under Section 4.05(a)(iv) and Section 4.05(a) (v) related to the timely preparation, execution and filing of Form 10-K is contingent upon such parties strictly observing all applicable deadlines in the performance of their duties under such Sections, Section 3.20 and Section 3.21. The Depositor acknowledges that the performance by the Master Servicer and the Trust Administrator of its duties under this Section 4.05(a)(iv) related to the timely preparation, execution and filing of Form 10-K is also contingent upon the Servicer, the Custodians and any Sub-Servicer or Subcontractor strictly observing deadlines no later than those set forth in this paragraph that are applicable to the parties to this Agreement in the delivery to the Trust Administrator of any necessary Additional Form 10-K Disclosure, any annual statement of compliance and any assessment of compliance and attestation pursuant to the related Custodial Agreement or any other applicable agreement. Neither the Master Servicer nor the Trust Administrator shall have any liability for any loss, expense, damage, claim arising out of or with respect to any failure to properly prepare, execute and/or timely file such Form 10-K, where such failure results from the Trust Administrator’s inability or failure to receive, on a timely basis, any information from any other party hereto or any Custodian, Sub-servicer or Subcontractor needed to prepare, arrange for execution or file such Form 10-K, not resulting from its own negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct.
 
Each Form 10-K shall include a certification (the “Sarbanes-Oxley Certification”), exactly as set forth in Exhibit N-1 attached hereto, required to be included therewith pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Each of the Servicer, the Master Servicer and the Trust Administrator shall provide, and each such party and the Trustee shall cause any Sub-servicer or Subcontractor engaged by it to provide, to the Person who signs the Sarbanes-Oxley Certification (the “Certifying Person”), by March 1 of each year in which the Trust is subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act, a certification (a “Back-Up Certification”), in the form attached hereto as Exhibit N-2, upon which the Certifying Person, the entity for which the Certifying Person acts as an officer, and such entity’s officers, directors and Affiliates (collectively with the Certifying Person, “Certification Parties”) can reasonably rely. A senior officer of the Master Servicer in charge of the master servicing function shall serve as the Certifying Person on behalf of the Trust. Such officer of the Certifying Person can be contacted by e-mail at cts.sec.notifications@wellsfargo.com or by facsimile at 410-715-2380. In the event that any such party or any Sub-servicer or Subcontractor engaged by such party is terminated or resigns pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, or any other applicable agreement, as the case may be, such party shall provide a Back-Up Certification to the Certifying Person pursuant to this Section 4.05(a)(iv) with respect to the period of time it was subject to this Agreement or any other applicable agreement, as the case may be. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) the Master Servicer and the Trust Administrator shall not be required to deliver a Back-Up Certification to each other if both are the same Person and the Master Servicer is the Certifying Person and (ii) the Master Servicer shall not be obligated to sign the Sarbanes-Oxley Certification in the event that it does not receive any Back-Up Certification required to be furnished to it pursuant to this section or any Servicing Agreement.
 
(v) With respect to any Additional Form 10-D Disclosure, Additional Form 10-K Disclosure or any Form 8-K Disclosure Information (collectively, the “Additional Disclosure”) relating to the Trust Fund, the Trust Administrator’s obligation to include such Additional Information in the applicable Exchange Act report is subject to receipt from the entity that is indicated in Exhibit T as the responsible party for providing that information, if other than the Trust Administrator, as and when required as described in Section 4.05(a)(ii) through (iv) above. Each of the Master Servicer, the Servicer, the Trust Administrator and Depositor hereby agree to notify and to provide, to the extent known, to the Trust Administrator and the Depositor, all Additional Disclosure relating to the Trust Fund, with respect to which such party is the responsible party for providing that information, as indicated in Exhibit P hereof. The Swap Provider will be obligated pursuant to the Swap Agreement to provide to the Trust Administrator any information that may be required to be included in any Form 10-D, Form 8-K or Form 10-K. The Servicer shall be responsible for determining the pool concentration applicable to any Sub-Servicer or originator at any time, for purposes of disclosure as required by Items 1108 and 1110 of Regulation AB.
 
(vi) On or prior to January 30 of the first year in which the Trust Administrator is able to do so under applicable law, the Trust Administrator shall prepare and file a Form 15 Suspension Notification relating to the automatic suspension of reporting in respect of the Trust under the Exchange Act.
 
In the event that the Trust Administrator is unable to timely file with the Commission all or any required portion of any Form 8-K, Form 10-D or Form 10-K required to be filed by this Agreement because required disclosure information was either not delivered to it or was delivered to it after the delivery deadlines set forth in this Agreement or for any other reason, the Trust Administrator will promptly notify electronically the Depositor. In the case of Form 10-D and Form 10-K, the parties to this Agreement will cooperate to prepare and file a Form 12b-25 and a Form 10-D/A and Form 10-K/A as applicable, pursuant to Rule 12b-25 of the Exchange Act. In the case of Form 8-K, the Trust Administrator will, upon receipt of all required Form 8-K Disclosure Information and upon the approval and direction of the Depositor, include such disclosure information on the next succeeding Form 10-D. In the event that any previously filed Form 8-K, Form 10-D or Form 10-K needs to be amended, in connection with any Additional Form 10-D Disclosure (other than, in the case of Form 10-D, for the purpose of restating any Monthly Statement), Additional Form 10-K Disclosure or Form 8-K Disclosure Information, the Trust Administrator will electronically notify the Depositor and such other parties to the transaction as are affected by such amendment, and such parties will cooperate to prepare any necessary Form 8-K/A, Form 10-D/A or Form 10-K/A. Any Form 15, Form 12b-25 or any amendment to Form 8-K or Form 10-D shall be signed by a duly authorized representative or senior officer in charge of master servicing, as applicable, of the Master Servicer. The parties to this Agreement acknowledge that the performance by the Master Servicer and the Trust Administrator of its duties under this Section 4.05(a)(vi) related to the timely preparation, execution and filing of Form 15, a Form 12b-25 or any amendment to Form 8-K, Form 10-D or Form 10-K is contingent upon each such party performing its duties under this Section. Neither the Master Servicer nor the Trust Administrator shall have any liability for any loss, expense, damage, claim arising out of or with respect to any failure to properly prepare, execute and/or timely file any such Form 15, Form 12b-25 or any amendments to Form 8-K, Form 10-D or Form 10-K, where such failure results from the Trust Administrator’s inability or failure to receive, on a timely basis, any information from any other party hereto or any custodian, sub-servicer or subcontractor needed to prepare, arrange for execution or file such Form 15, Form 12b-25 or any amendments to Form 8-K, Form 10-D or Form 10-K, not resulting from its own negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct.
 
The Depositor agrees to promptly furnish to the Trust Administrator, from time to time upon request, such further information, reports and financial statements within its control related to this Agreement and the Mortgage Loans as the Trust Administrator reasonably deems appropriate to prepare and file all necessary reports with the Commission. The Trust Administrator shall have no responsibility to file any items other than those specified in this Section 4.05; provided, however, the Trust Administrator will cooperate with the Depositor in connection with any additional filings with respect to the Trust Fund as the Depositor deems necessary under the Exchange Act. Fees and expenses incurred by the Trust Administrator in connection with this Section 4.05 shall not be reimbursable from the Trust Fund.
 
(b)  (A) The Trust Administrator shall indemnify and hold harmless the Depositor and its officers, directors and affiliates from and against any losses, damages, penalties, fines, forfeitures, reasonable and necessary legal fees and related costs, judgments and other costs and expenses arising out of or based upon (i) a breach of the Trust Administrator’s obligations under this Section 4.05 or the Trust Administrator’s negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct in connection therewith or (ii) any material misstatement or omission in the Annual Statement of Compliance and the Assessment of Compliance delivered by the Trust Administrator pursuant to Section 3.20 and Section 3.21.
 
(B) The Depositor shall indemnify and hold harmless the Trust Administrator and the Master Servicer and their respective officers, directors and affiliates from and against any losses, damages, penalties, fines, forfeitures, reasonable and necessary legal fees and related costs, judgments and other costs and expenses arising out of or based upon a breach of the obligations of the Depositor under this Section 4.05 or the Depositor’s negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct in connection therewith.
 
(C) The Master Servicer shall indemnify and hold harmless the Trust Administrator and the Depositor and their respective officers, directors and affiliates from and against any losses, damages, penalties, fines, forfeitures, reasonable and necessary legal fees and related costs, judgments and other costs and expenses arising out of or based upon (i) a breach of the obligations of the Master Servicer under this Section 4.05 or the Master Servicer’s negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct in connection therewith or (ii) any material misstatement or omission in the Statement as to Compliance delivered by the Master Servicer pursuant to Section 3.20 or the Assessment of Compliance delivered by the Master Servicer pursuant to Section 3.21.
 
(D) The Servicer shall indemnify and hold harmless the Master Servicer, Trust Administrator and the Depositor and their respective officers, directors and affiliates from and against any losses, damages, penalties, fines, forfeitures, reasonable and necessary legal fees and related costs, judgments and other costs and expenses arising out of or based upon (i) a breach of the obligations of the Servicer under Section 3.20, Section 3.21 or Section 4.06, including any failure by the Servicer (or any Sub-Servicer or any Subcontractor engaged by the Servicer), to provide any Back-Up Certification, annual statement of compliance, annual assessment of compliance with Servicing Criteria or attestation report, any information, data or materials required to be included in any Exchange Act report or any other information or material when and as required under Sections 3.20, 3.21 or 4.05, or the Servicer’s negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct in connection therewith and (ii) any material misstatement or omission contained in any information, disclosure, report, certification, data, accountants’ letter or other material provided under Sections 3.20, 3.21 and 4.05 to the Master Servicer or the Trust Administrator by or on behalf of the Servicer or on behalf of any Sub-Servicer or Subcontractor), including any material misstatement or material omission in (i) any Back-Up Certification, annual statement of compliance, annual assessment of compliance with Servicing Criteria or attestation report delivered by the Servicer, or by any Sub-Servicer or Subcontractor engaged by it, pursuant to this Agreement, or (ii) any Additional Form 10-D Disclosure, Additional Form 10-K Disclosure or Form 8-K Disclosure Information provided by the Servicer.
 
(E) The Trustee (and in its capacity as Custodian) shall indemnify and hold harmless the Master Servicer, Trust Administrator and the Depositor and their respective officers, directors and affiliates from and against any losses, damages, penalties, fines, forfeitures, reasonable and necessary legal fees and related costs, judgments and other costs and expenses arising out of or based upon (i) a breach of the obligations of the Trustee under Section 3.21 or Section 4.06, including any failure by the Trustee, to provide any annual assessment of compliance or attestation report, any information, data or materials required to be included in any Exchange Act report or any other information or material when and as required under Sections 3.21 or 4.05, or the Trustee’s negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct in connection therewith and (ii) any material misstatement or omission contained in any information, disclosure, report, certification, data, accountants’ letter or other material provided under Sections 3.20, 3.21 and 4.05 to the Master Servicer or the Trust Administrator by or on behalf of the Trustee, including any material misstatement or material omission in (i) any annual assessment of compliance or attestation report, or (ii) any Additional Form 10-D Disclosure, Additional Form 10-K Disclosure or Form 8-K Disclosure Information provided by the Trustee.
 
(F) If the indemnification provided for herein is unavailable or insufficient to hold harmless the Depositor, the Master Servicer, the Trustee or the Trust Administrator, as applicable, then the defaulting party, in connection with a breach of its respective obligations under this Section 4.05 or its respective negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct in connection therewith, agrees that it shall contribute to the amount paid or payable by the other parties as a result of the losses, claims, damages or liabilities of the other party in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect the relative fault and the relative benefit of the respective parties. This indemnification shall survive the termination of this Agreement or the termination of any party to this Agreement.
 
(c)  Nothing shall be construed from the foregoing subsections (a) and (b) to require the Trust Administrator or any officer, director or Affiliate thereof to sign any Form 10-K or any certification contained therein. Furthermore, the inability of the Trust Administrator to file a Form 10-K as a result of the lack of required information as set forth in Section 4.05(a) or required signatures on such Form 10-K or any certification contained therein shall not be regarded as a breach by the Trust Administrator of any obligation under this Agreement.
 
(d)  Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 11.01, this Section 4.05 may be amended without the consent of the Certificateholders.
 
(e)  Each of the parties agrees to provide to the Master Servicer and the Trust Administrator such additional information related to such party as the Master Servicer and the Trust Administrator may reasonably request, including evidence of the authorization of the person signing any certificate or statement, financial information and reports, and such other information related to such party or its performance hereunder.
 
(f)  Any notice or notification required to be delivered by the Trust Administrator or Master Servicer to the Depositor pursuant to this 4.05, may be delivered via facsimile to the legal department at (203) 618-2132, with a copy delivered to the operations group at facsimile (203) 422-4646.
 
SECTION 4.06  
 [Reserved]
 
SECTION 4.07  
[Reserved]
 
SECTION 4.08  
Distributions on the REMIC Regular Interests.
 
(a)  On each Distribution Date, the Trust Administrator shall cause in the following order of priority, the following amounts which shall be deemed to be distributed by REMIC 1 to REMIC 2 on account of the REMIC 1 Regular Interests or withdrawn from the Distribution Account and distributed to the holders of the Class R Certificates (in respect of the Class R-1 Interest), as the case may be:
 
(1) to Holders of each of REMIC 1 Regular Interest I and REMIC 1 Regular Interest I-1-A through I-39-B, on a pro rata basis, in an amount equal to (A) Uncertificated Accrued Interest for such REMIC 1 Regular Interests for such Distribution Date, plus (B) any amounts payable in respect thereof remaining unpaid from previous Distribution Dates;
 
(2) to the extent of amounts remaining after the distributions made pursuant to clause (A) above, payments of principal shall be allocated as follows: first, to REMIC 1 Regular interests I-1-A through I-39-B starting with the lowest numerical denomination until the Uncertificated Principal Balance of each such REMIC 1 Regular Interest is reduced to zero, provided that, for REMIC 1 Regular Interests with the same numerical denomination, such payments of principal shall be allocated pro rata between such REMIC 1 Regular Interests, and second, to the extent of the Overcollateralization Release Amounts, to REMIC 1 Regular Interest I-39-B until the Uncertificated Principal Balance of such REMIC 1 Regular Interest is reduced to zero; and
 
(3) to the Holders of REMIC 1 Regular Interest P, (A) on each Distribution Date, 100% of the amount paid in respect of Prepayment Charges and (B) on the Distribution Date immediately following the expiration of the latest Prepayment Charge as identified on the Prepayment Charge Schedule or any Distribution Date thereafter until $100 has been distributed pursuant to this clause.
 
(b)  On each Distribution Date, the Trust Administrator shall cause in the following order of priority, the following amounts which shall be deemed to be distributed by REMIC 2 to REMIC 3 on account of the REMIC 2 Regular Interests or withdrawn from the Distribution Account and distributed to the holders of the Class R Certificates (in respect of the Class R-2 Interest), as the case may be:
 
(1)  first, to the Holders of REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTIO, in an amount equal to (A) Uncertificated Accrued Interest for such REMIC 2 Regular Interest for such Distribution Date, plus (B) any amounts in respect thereof remaining unpaid from previous Distribution Dates;
 
(2)  second, to the extent of Available Funds, to Holders of REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTAA, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA1, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA2, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA3, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA4, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM1, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM2, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM3, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM4, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM5, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM6, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM7, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM8, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM9, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM10, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTB1, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTB2, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTB3, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTZZ and REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTP, on a pro rata basis, in an amount equal to (A) the Uncertificated Accrued Interest for such Distribution Date, plus (B) any amounts in respect thereof remaining unpaid from previous Distribution Dates. Amounts payable as Uncertificated Accrued Interest in respect of REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTZZ shall be reduced and deferred when the REMIC 2 Overcollateralization Amount is less than the REMIC 2 Overcollateralization Target Amount, by the lesser of (x) the amount of such difference and (y) the Maximum Uncertificated Accrued Interest Deferral Amount and such amount will be payable to the Holders of REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA1, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA2, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA3, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA4, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM1, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM2, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM3, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM4, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM5, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM6, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM7, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM8, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM9, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM10, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTB1, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTB2 and REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTB3 in the same proportion as the Overcollateralization Deficiency Amount is allocated to the Corresponding Certificates and the Uncertificated Principal Balance of the REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTZZ shall be increased by such amount; and
 
(3)  third, to the Holders of REMIC 2 Regular Interests, in an amount equal to the remainder of the Available Funds for such Distribution Date after the distributions made pursuant to clause (i) above, allocated as follows:
 
(a) 98.00% of such remainder to the Holders of REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTAA and REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTP, until the Uncertificated Principal Balance of such Uncertificated REMIC 2 Regular Interest is reduced to zero; provided, however, that REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTP shall not be reduced until the Distribution Date immediately following the expiration of the latest Prepayment Charge as identified on the Prepayment Charge Schedule or any Distribution Date thereafter, at which point such amount shall be distributed to REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTP, until $100 has been distributed pursuant to this clause;
 
(b) 2.00% of such remainder first, to the Holders of REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA1, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA2, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA3, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTA4, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM1, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM2, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM3, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM4, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM5, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM6, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM7, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM8, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM9, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM10, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTB1, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTB2 and REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTB3, of and in the same proportion as principal payments are allocated to the Corresponding Certificates, until the Uncertificated Principal Balances of such REMIC 2 Regular Interests are reduced to zero, and second, to the Holders of REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTZZ, until the Uncertificated Principal Balance of such REMIC 2 Regular Interest is reduced to zero; and
 
(c) any remaining amount to the Holders of the Class R Certificates (in respect of the Class R-2 Interest).
 
SECTION 4.09  
Allocation of Realized Losses.
 
(a)  All Realized Losses on the Mortgage Loans allocated to any Regular Certificate shall be allocated by the Trust Administrator on each Distribution Date as follows: first, to Net Monthly Excess Cashflow; second, to Net Swap Payments received under the Interest Rate Swap Agreement; third, to the Class C Certificates, until the Certificate Principal Balance thereof has been reduced to zero; fourth, to the Class B-3 Certificates, until the Certificate Principal Balance thereof has been reduced to zero; fifth, to the Class B-2 Certificates, until the Certificate Principal Balance thereof has been reduced to zero; sixth, to the Class B-1 Certificates, until the Certificate Principal Balance thereof has been reduced to zero; seventh, to the Class M-10 Certificates, until the Certificate Principal Balance thereof has been reduced to zero; eighth, to the Class M-9 Certificates, until the Certificate Principal Balance thereof has been reduced to zero; ninth, to the Class M-8 Certificates, until the Certificate Principal Balance thereof has been reduced to zero; tenth to the Class M-7 Certificates, until the Certificate Principal Balance thereof has been reduced to zero; eleventh, to the Class M-6 Certificates, until the Certificate Principal Balance thereof has been reduced to zero; twelfth, to the Class M-5 Certificates, until the Certificate Principal Balance thereof has been reduced to zero; thirteenth, to the Class M-4 Certificates, until the Certificate Principal Balance thereof has been reduced to zero; fourteenth, to the Class M-3 Certificates, until the Certificate Principal Balance thereof has been reduced to zero; fifteenth, to the Class M-2 Certificates, until the Certificate Principal Balance thereof has been reduced to zero and sixteenth, to the Class M-1 Certificates, until the Certificate Principal Balance thereof has been reduced to zero. All Realized Losses to be allocated to the Certificate Principal Balances of all Classes on any Distribution Date shall be so allocated after the actual distributions to be made on such date as provided above. All references above to the Certificate Principal Balance of any Class of Certificates shall be to the Certificate Principal Balance of such Class immediately prior to the relevant Distribution Date, before reduction thereof by any Realized Losses, in each case to be allocated to such Class of Certificates, on such Distribution Date.
 
Any allocation of Realized Losses to a Mezzanine Certificate or Class B Certificate on any Distribution Date shall be made by reducing the Certificate Principal Balance thereof by the amount so allocated; any allocation of Realized Losses to a Class C Certificates shall be made first by reducing the amount otherwise payable in respect thereof pursuant to Section 4.01(c)(v). No allocations of any Realized Losses shall be made to the Certificate Principal Balances of the Senior Certificates or the Class P Certificates.
 
(b)  With respect to the REMIC 1 Regular Interests, all Realized Losses on the Mortgage Loans shall be allocated by the Trust Administrator on each Distribution Date, first to REMIC 1 Regular Interest I until the Uncertificated Principal Balance has been reduced to zero, and second, to REMIC 1 Regular Interest I-1-A through REMIC 1 Regular Interest I-39-B, starting with the lowest numerical denomination until such REMIC 1 Regular Interest has been reduced to zero, provided that, for REMIC 1 Regular Interests with the same numerical denomination, such Realized Losses shall be allocated pro rata between such REMIC 1 Regular Interests.
 
(c)  All Realized Losses on the Mortgage Loans shall be deemed to have been allocated in the specified percentages, as follows: first, to Uncertificated Accrued Interest payable to the REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTAA and REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTZZ up to an aggregate amount equal to the REMIC 2 Interest Loss Allocation Amount, 98% and 2%, respectively; second, to the Uncertificated Principal Balances of REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTAA and REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTZZ up to an aggregate amount equal to the REMIC 2 Principal Loss Allocation Amount, 98% and 2%, respectively; third, to the Uncertificated Principal Balances of REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTAA, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTB1, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTB2, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTB3 and REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTZZ, 98%, 1% and 1%, respectively, until the Uncertificated Principal Balance of REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTB has been reduced to zero; fourth, to the Uncertificated Principal Balances of REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTAA, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM10 and REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTZZ, 98%, 1% and 1%, respectively, until the Uncertificated Principal Balance of REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM10 has been reduced to zero; fifth, to the Uncertificated Principal Balances of REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTAA, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM9 and REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTZZ, 98%, 1% and 1%, respectively, until the Uncertificated Principal Balance of REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM9 has been reduced to zero; sixth, to the Uncertificated Principal Balances of REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTAA, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM8 and REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTZZ, 98%, 1% and 1%, respectively, until the Uncertificated Principal Balance of REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM8 has been reduced to zero; seventh, to the Uncertificated Principal Balances of REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTAA, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM7 and REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTZZ, 98%, 1% and 1%, respectively, until the Uncertificated Principal Balance of REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM7 has been reduced to zero; eighth, to the Uncertificated Principal Balances of REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTAA, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM6 and REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTZZ, 98%, 1% and 1%, respectively, until the Uncertificated Principal Balance of REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM6 has been reduced to zero; ninth, to the Uncertificated Principal Balances of REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTAA, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM5 and REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTZZ, 98%, 1% and 1%, respectively, until the Uncertificated Principal Balance of REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM5 has been reduced to zero; tenth, to the Uncertificated Principal Balances of REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTAA, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM4 and REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTZZ, 98%, 1% and 1%, respectively, until the Uncertificated Principal Balance of REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM4 has been reduced to zero; eleventh, to the Uncertificated Principal Balances of REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTAA, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM3 and REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTZZ, 98%, 1% and 1%, respectively, until the Uncertificated Principal Balance of REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM3 has been reduced to zero; twelfth, to the Uncertificated Principal Balances of REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTAA, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM2 and REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTZZ, 98%, 1% and 1%, respectively, until the Uncertificated Principal Balance of REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM2 has been reduced to zero and thirteenth, to the Uncertificated Principal Balances of REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTAA, REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM1 and REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTZZ, 98%, 1% and 1%, respectively, until the Uncertificated Principal Balance of REMIC 2 Regular Interest LTM1 has been reduced to zero.
 
SECTION 4.10  
Swap Account.
 
(a)  On the Closing Date, there is hereby established a separate trust (the “Supplemental Interest Trust”), into which the Depositor shall deposit the Interest Rate Swap Agreement. The Supplemental Interest Trust shall be maintained by the Supplemental Interest Trust Trustee. No later than the Closing Date, the Supplemental Interest Trust Trustee shall establish and maintain a separate, segregated trust account to be held in the Supplemental Interest Trust, titled, “Swap Account, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Supplemental Interest Trust Trustee, in trust for the registered Certificateholders of Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-2.” Such account shall be an Eligible Account and funds on deposit therein shall be held separate and apart from, and shall not be commingled with, any other moneys, including, without limitation, other moneys of the Trust Administrator held pursuant to this Agreement. Amounts therein shall be held uninvested.
 
(b)  Prior to each Distribution Date, prior to any distribution to any Certificate, the Supplemental Interest Trust Trustee shall deposit into the Swap Account: (i) the amount of any Net Swap Payment or Swap Termination Payment (other than any Swap Termination Payment resulting from a Swap Provider Trigger Event) owed to the Swap Provider (after taking into account any upfront payment received from the counterparty to a replacement interest rate swap agreement) from funds collected and received with respect to the Mortgage Loans prior to the determination of Available Funds. For federal income tax purposes, any amounts paid to the Swap Provider on each Distribution Date shall first be deemed paid to the Swap Provider in respect of REMIC 6 Regular Interest SWAP IO to the extent of the amount distributable on REMIC 6 Regular Interest SWAP IO on such Distribution Date, and any remaining amount shall be deemed paid to the Swap Provider in respect of a Class IO Distribution Amount (as defined below).
 
(c)  It is the intention of the parties hereto that, for federal and state income and state and local franchise tax purposes, the Supplemental Interest Trust be disregarded as an entity separate from the Holder of the Class C Certificates unless and until the date when either (a) there is more than one Class C Certificateholder or (b) any Class of Certificates in addition to the Class C Certificates is recharacterized as an equity interest in the Supplemental Interest Trust for federal income tax purposes, in which case it is the intention of the parties hereto that, for federal and state income and state and local franchise tax purposes, the Supplemental Interest Trust be treated as a partnership, provided, that Wells Fargo shall not be required to prepare and file partnership tax returns in respect of such partnership unless it receives additional reasonable compensation (not to exceed $10,000 per year) for the preparation of such filings, written notification recognizing the creation of a partnership agreement or comparable documentation evidencing the partnership, if any. The Supplemental Interest Trust will be an “outside reserve fund” within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.860G-2(h).
 
(d)  To the extent that the Supplemental Interest Trust is determined to be a separate legal entity from the Supplemental Interest Trust Trustee, any obligation of the Supplemental Interest Trust Trustee under the Interest Rate Swap Agreement shall be deemed to be an obligation of the Supplemental Interest Trust.
 
(e)  The Trust Administrator shall treat the Holders of Certificates (other than the Class P, Class C, Class R and Class R-X Certificates) as having entered into a notional principal contract with respect to the Holders of the Class C Certificates. Pursuant to each such notional principal contract, all Holders of Certificates (other than the Class P, Class C, Class R and Class R-X Certificates) shall be treated as having agreed to pay, on each Distribution Date, to the Holder of the Class C Certificates an aggregate amount equal to the excess, if any, of (i) the amount payable on such Distribution Date on the REMIC 2 Regular Interest corresponding to such Class of Certificates over (ii) the amount payable on such Class of Certificates on such Distribution Date (such excess, a “Class IO Distribution Amount”). A Class IO Distribution Amount payable from interest collections shall be allocated pro rata among such Certificates based on the excess of (a) the amount of interest otherwise payable to such Certificates over (ii) the amount of interest payable to such Certificates at a per annum rate equal to the Net WAC Rate, and a Class IO Distribution Amount payable from principal collections shall be allocated to the most subordinate Class of Certificates with an outstanding principal balance to the extent of such balance. In addition, pursuant to such notional principal contract, the Holder of the Class C Certificates shall be treated as having agreed to pay Net WAC Rate Carryover Amounts to the Holders of the Certificates (other than the Class C, Class P, Class R and Class R-X Certificates) in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. Any payments to the Certificates from amounts deemed received in respect of this notional principal contract shall not be payments with respect to a Regular Interest in a REMIC within the meaning of Code Section 860G(a)(1). However, any payment from the Certificates (other than the Class C, Class P, Class R and Class R-X Certificates) of a Class IO Distribution Amount shall be treated for tax purposes as having been received by the Holders of such Certificates in respect of their interests in REMIC 3 and as having been paid by such Holders pursuant to the notional principal contract. Thus, each Certificate (other than the Class P and Class R Certificates) shall be treated as representing not only ownership of Regular Interests in REMIC 2, but also ownership of an interest in, and obligations with respect to, a notional principal contract.
 
(f)  The Trust Administrator shall, at the direction of the Depositor, enforce all of its rights and exercise any remedies under the Swap Agreement. In the event the Swap Agreement is terminated as a result of the designation by either party thereto of an Early Termination Date (as defined therein), the Trust Administrator shall, at the direction of the Depositor, appoint a replacement counterparty to enter into a replacement swap agreement. The Trust Administrator shall have no responsibility with regard to the selection of a replacement swap provider or the negotiation of a replacement swap agreement. Any Swap Termination Payment received by the Trust Administrator shall be deposited in the Swap Account and shall be used to make any upfront payment required under a replacement swap agreement and any upfront payment received from the counterparty to a replacement swap agreement shall be used to pay any Swap Termination Payment owed to the Swap Provider.
 
(g)  For federal tax return and information reporting, the right of the Holders of the Fixed Rate Certificates and Floating Rate Certificates to receive payments from the Supplemental Interest Trust shall be assigned a value of $13,918,591.
 
SECTION 4.11  
Tax Treatment of Swap Payments and Swap Termination Payments.
 
For federal income tax purposes, each holder of a Floating Rate Certificate is deemed to own an undivided beneficial ownership interest in a REMIC regular interest and the right to receive payments from either the Net WAC Rate Carryover Reserve Account or the Swap Account in respect of the Net WAC Rate Carryover Amount or the obligation to make payments to the Swap Account. For federal income tax purposes, the Trust Administrator will account for payments to each Floating Rate Certificates as follows: each Floating Rate Certificate will be treated as receiving their entire payment from REMIC 3 (regardless of any Swap Termination Payment or obligation under the Interest Rate Swap Agreement) and subsequently paying their portion of any Swap Termination Payment in respect of each such Class’ obligation under the Interest Rate Swap Agreement. In the event that any such Class is resecuritized in a REMIC, the obligation under the Interest Rate Swap Agreement to pay any such Swap Termination Payment (or any shortfall in Swap Provider Fee), will be made by one or more of the REMIC Regular Interests issued by the resecuritization REMIC subsequent to such REMIC Regular Interest receiving its full payment from any such Floating Rate Certificate.
 
The REMIC regular interest corresponding to a Floating Rate Certificate will be entitled to receive interest and principal payments at the times and in the amounts equal to those made on the certificate to which it corresponds, except that (i) the maximum interest rate of that REMIC regular interest will equal the Net WAC Rate computed for this purpose by limiting the Base Calculation Amount of the Interest Rate Swap Agreement to the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans and (ii) any Swap Termination Payment will be treated as being payable solely from Net Monthly Excess Cashflow. As a result of the foregoing, the amount of distributions and taxable income on the REMIC regular interest corresponding to a Floating Rate Certificate may exceed the actual amount of distributions on the Floating Rate Certificate.
 
 

 
ARTICLE V
 
THE CERTIFICATES
 
SECTION 5.01  
The Certificates.
 
Each of the Fixed Rate Certificates, the Floating Rate Certificates, the Class P Certificates, the Class C Certificates and the Residual Certificates shall be substantially in the forms annexed hereto as exhibits, and shall, on original issue, be executed, authenticated and delivered by the Trust Administrator to or upon the order of the Depositor concurrently with the sale and assignment to the Trust Administrator of the Trust Fund. The Fixed Rate Certificates and the Floating Rate Certificates shall be initially evidenced by one or more Certificates representing a Percentage Interest with a minimum dollar denomination of $25,000 and integral dollar multiples of $1.00 in excess thereof; provided, that the Fixed Rate Certificates and the Floating Rate Certificates must be purchased in minimum total investments of $100,000 per Class and that one Certificate of each such Class of Certificates may be in a different denomination so that the sum of the denominations of all outstanding Certificates of such Class shall equal the Certificate Principal Balance of such Class on the Closing Date. The Class C Certificates, the Class P Certificates and the Residual Certificates are issuable in any Percentage Interests; provided, however, that the sum of all such percentages for each such Class totals 100% and no more than ten Certificates of each Class may be issued and outstanding at any one time.
 
The Certificates shall be executed on behalf of the Trust Administrator by manual or facsimile signature on behalf of the Trust Administrator by a Responsible Officer. Certificates bearing the manual or facsimile signatures of individuals who were, at the time when such signatures were affixed, authorized to sign on behalf of the Trust Administrator shall bind the Trust, notwithstanding that such individuals or any of them have ceased to be so authorized prior to the authentication and delivery of such Certificates or did not hold such offices at the date of such Certificate. No Certificate shall be entitled to any benefit under this Agreement or be valid for any purpose, unless such Certificate shall have been manually authenticated by the Trust Administrator substantially in the form provided for herein, and such authentication upon any Certificate shall be conclusive evidence, and the only evidence, that such Certificate has been duly authenticated and delivered hereunder. All Certificates shall be dated the date of their authentication. Subject to Section 5.02(c), the Fixed Rate Certificates and the Floating Rate Certificates shall be Book-Entry Certificates. The other Classes of Certificates shall not be Book-Entry Certificates.
 
SECTION 5.02  
Registration of Transfer and Exchange of Certificates.
 
(a)  The Certificate Registrar shall cause to be kept at the Corporate Trust Office a Certificate Register in which, subject to such reasonable regulations as it may prescribe, the Certificate Registrar shall provide for the registration of Certificates and of transfers and exchanges of Certificates as herein provided. The Trust Administrator shall initially serve as Certificate Registrar for the purpose of registering Certificates and transfers and exchanges of Certificates as herein provided.
 
Upon surrender for registration of transfer of any Certificate at any office or agency of the Certificate Registrar maintained for such purpose pursuant to the foregoing paragraph which office shall initially be the offices of the Trust Administrator’s agent located at Sixth Street and Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55479, Attention: Corporate Trust Services - Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2, and, in the case of a Residual Certificate, upon satisfaction of the conditions set forth below, the Trust Administrator on behalf of the Trust shall execute, authenticate and deliver, in the name of the designated transferee or transferees, one or more new Certificates of the same aggregate Percentage Interest.
 
At the option of the Certificateholders, Certificates may be exchanged for other Certificates in authorized denominations and the same aggregate Percentage Interests, upon surrender of the Certificates to be exchanged at any such office or agency. Whenever any Certificates are so surrendered for exchange, the Trust Administrator shall execute on behalf of the Trust and authenticate and deliver the Certificates which the Certificateholder making the exchange is entitled to receive. Every Certificate presented or surrendered for registration of transfer or exchange shall (if so required by the Trust Administrator or the Certificate Registrar) be duly endorsed by, or be accompanied by a written instrument of transfer satisfactory to the Trust Administrator and the Certificate Registrar duly executed by, the Holder thereof or his attorney duly authorized in writing. In addition, (i) with respect to each Class R Certificate, the holder thereof may exchange, in the manner described above, such Class R Certificate for four separate certificates, each representing such holder’s respective Percentage Interest in the Class R-1 Interest, the Class R-2 Interest and the Class R-3 Interest that was evidenced by the Class R Certificate being exchanged and (ii) with respect to each Class R-X Certificate, the holder thereof may exchange, in the manner described above, such Class R-X Certificate for three separate certificates, each representing such holder’s respective Percentage Interest in the Class R-4 Interest, the Class R-5 Interest and the Class R-6 Interest that was evidenced by the Class R-X Certificate being exchanged.
 
(b)  Except as provided in paragraph (c) below, the Book-Entry Certificates shall at all times remain registered in the name of the Depository or its nominee and at all times: (i) registration of such Certificates may not be transferred by the Trust Administrator except to another Depository; (ii) the Depository shall maintain book-entry records with respect to the Certificate Owners and with respect to ownership and transfers of such Certificates; (iii) ownership and transfers of registration of such Certificates on the books of the Depository shall be governed by applicable rules established by the Depository; (iv) the Depository may collect its usual and customary fees, charges and expenses from its Depository Participants; (v) The Trustee, the Trust Administrator, the Master Servicer and the Depositor may for all purposes deal with the Depository as representative of the Certificate Owners of the Certificates for purposes of exercising the rights of Holders under this Agreement, and requests and directions for and votes of such representative shall not be deemed to be inconsistent if they are made with respect to different Certificate Owners; (vi) the Trust Administrator may rely and shall be fully protected in relying upon information furnished by the Depository with respect to its Depository Participants and furnished by the Depository Participants with respect to indirect participating firms and Persons shown on the books of such indirect participating firms as direct or indirect Certificate Owners; and (vii) the direct participants of the Depository shall have no rights under this Agreement under or with respect to any of the Certificates held on their behalf by the Depository, and the Depository may be treated by the Trust Administrator and its agents, employees, officers and directors as the absolute owner of the Certificates for all purposes whatsoever.
 
All transfers by Certificate Owners of Book-Entry Certificates shall be made in accordance with the procedures established by the Depository Participant or brokerage firm representing such Certificate Owners. Each Depository Participant shall only transfer Book-Entry Certificates of Certificate Owners that it represents or of brokerage firms for which it acts as agent in accordance with the Depository’s normal procedures. The parties hereto are hereby authorized to execute a Letter of Representations with the Depository or take such other action as may be necessary or desirable to register a Book-Entry Certificate to the Depository. In the event of any conflict between the terms of any such Letter of Representation and this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall control.
 
(c)  If (i)(x) the Depository or the Depositor advises the Trust Administrator in writing that the Depository is no longer willing or able to discharge properly its responsibilities as Depository and (y) the Trustee or the Depositor is unable to locate a qualified successor or (ii) after the occurrence of a Servicer Event of Termination or a Master Servicer Event of Termination, the Certificate Owners of the Book-Entry Certificates representing Percentage Interests of such Classes aggregating not less than 51% advise the Trust Administrator and Depository through the Financial Intermediaries and the Depository Participants in writing that the continuation of a book-entry system through the Depository to the exclusion of definitive, fully registered certificates (the “Definitive Certificates”) to Certificate Owners is no longer in the best interests of the Certificate Owners. Upon surrender to the Certificate Registrar of the Book-Entry Certificates by the Depository, accompanied by registration instructions from the Depository for registration, the Trust Administrator shall in the case of (i) and (ii) above, execute on behalf of the Trust and authenticate the Definitive Certificates. None of the Depositor, the Master Servicer, the Servicer, the Trustee or the Trust Administrator shall be liable for any delay in delivery of such instructions and may conclusively rely on, and shall be protected in relying on, such instructions. Upon the issuance of Definitive Certificates, the Trustee, the Trust Administrator, the Certificate Registrar, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, any Paying Agent and the Depositor shall recognize the Holders of the Definitive Certificates as Certificateholders hereunder.
 
(d)  No transfer, sale, pledge or other disposition of any Class B-1 Certificate, Class B-2 Certificate, Class B-3 Certificate, Class C Certificate, Class P Certificate or Residual Certificate (the “Private Certificates”) shall be made unless such disposition is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”), and any applicable state securities laws or is made in accordance with the 1933 Act and laws. In the event of any such transfer (other than in connection with (i) the initial transfer of any such Certificate by the Depositor to an Affiliate of the Depositor or, in the case of the Class R-X Certificates, the first transfer by an Affiliate of the Depositor or the first transfer by the initial transferee of an Affiliate of the Depositor, (ii) the transfer of any such Class C, Class P or Residual Certificate to the issuer under the Indenture or the indenture trustee under the Indenture or (iii) a transfer of any such Class C, Class P or Residual Certificate from the issuer under the Indenture or the indenture trustee under the Indenture to the Depositor or an Affiliate of the Depositor), (x) unless such transfer is made in reliance upon Rule 144A (as evidenced by the investment letter delivered to the Trust Administrator, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit J) under the 1933 Act, the Trust Administrator and the Depositor shall require a written Opinion of Counsel (which may be in-house counsel) acceptable to and in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Trust Administrator and the Depositor that such transfer may be made pursuant to an exemption, describing the applicable exemption and the basis therefor, from the 1933 Act or is being made pursuant to the 1933 Act, which Opinion of Counsel shall not be an expense of the Trust Administrator or the Depositor or (y) the Trust Administrator shall require the transferor to execute a transferor certificate (in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit L) and the transferee to execute an investment letter (in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit J) acceptable to and in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Depositor and the Trust Administrator certifying to the Depositor and the Trust Administrator the facts surrounding such transfer, which investment letter shall not be an expense of the Trust Administrator or the Depositor. The Holder of a Private Certificate desiring to effect such transfer shall, and does hereby agree to, indemnify the Trustee, the Trust Administrator and the Depositor against any liability that may result if the transfer is not so exempt or is not made in accordance with such federal and state laws.
 
Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of any such transfer of any Ownership Interest in any Private Certificate that is a Book-Entry Certificate, except with respect to the initial transfer of any such Ownership Interest by the Depositor, such transfer shall be required to be made in reliance upon Rule 144A under the 1933 Act, and the transferor will be deemed to have made each of the transferor representations and warranties set forth Exhibit L hereto in respect of such interest as if it was evidenced by a Definitive Certificate and the transferee will be deemed to have made each of the transferee representations and warranties set forth Exhibit J hereto in respect of such interest as if it was evidenced by a Definitive Certificate. The Certificate Owner of any such Ownership Interest in any such Book-Entry Certificate desiring to effect such transfer shall, and does hereby agree to, indemnify the Trust Administrator and the Depositor against any liability that may result if the transfer is not so exempt or is not made in accordance with such federal and state laws.
 
Notwithstanding the foregoing, no certification or Opinion of Counsel described above in this Section 5.02(d) will be required in connection with the transfer, on the Closing Date, of any Residual Certificate by the Depositor to an “accredited investor” within the meaning of Rule 501 of the 1933 Act.
 
No transfer of a Class C Certificate, Class P Certificate or Residual Certificate or any interest therein shall be made to any Plan subject to ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code, any Person acting, directly or indirectly, on behalf of any such Plan or any Person acquiring such Certificates with “Plan Assets” of a Plan within the meaning of the Department of Labor regulation promulgated at 29 C.F.R. § 2510.3-101 (“Plan Assets”), as certified by such transferee in the form of Exhibit M, unless the Trust Administrator is provided with an Opinion of Counsel for the benefit of the Trustee, the Trust Administrator, the Depositor, the Master Servicer and the Servicer and on which they may rely which establishes to the satisfaction of the Depositor, the Trust Administrator, the Servicer and the Master Servicer that the purchase of such Certificates is permissible under applicable law, will not constitute or result in any prohibited transaction under ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code and will not subject the Depositor, the Master Servicer, the Servicer, the Trust Administrator, the Trustee or the Trust Fund to any obligation or liability (including obligations or liabilities under ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code) in addition to those undertaken in this Agreement, which Opinion of Counsel shall not be an expense of the Depositor, the Master Servicer, the Servicer, the Trust Administrator, the Trustee or the Trust Fund. Neither a certification nor an Opinion of Counsel will be required in connection with (i) the initial transfer of any such Certificate by the Depositor to an Affiliate of the Depositor, (ii) the transfer of any such Class C Certificate, Class P Certificate or Residual Certificate to the issuer under the Indenture or the indenture trustee under the Indenture or (iii) a transfer of any such Class C Certificate, Class P Certificate or Residual Certificate from the issuer under the Indenture or the indenture trustee under the Indenture to the Depositor or an Affiliate of the Depositor (in which case, the Depositor or any Affiliate thereof shall have deemed to have represented that such Affiliate is not a Plan or a Person investing Plan Assets) and the Trust Administrator shall be entitled to conclusively rely upon a representation (which, upon the request of the Trust Administrator, shall be a written representation) from the Depositor of the status of such transferee as an affiliate of the Depositor.
 
For so long as the Supplemental Interest Trust is in existence, each beneficial owner of a Floating Rate Certificate or any interest therein, shall be deemed to have represented, by virtue of its acquisition or holding of the Floating Rate Certificate, or interest therein, that either (i) it is not a Plan or (ii) (A) it is an accredited investor within the meaning of Prohibited Transaction Exemption (“PTE”) 90-59, 55 Fed. Reg. 36724 (September 6, 1990), as amended by PTE 97-34, 62 Fed. Reg. 39021 (July 21, 1997), PTE 2000-58, 65 Fed. Reg. 67765 (November 13, 2000) and PTE 2002-41, 67 Fed. Reg. 54487 (August 22, 2002) (the “Exemption”) and (B) the acquisition and holding of such Certificate and the separate right to receive payments from the Supplemental Interest Trust are eligible for the exemptive relief available under Prohibited Transaction Class Exemption (“PTCE”) 84-14, 91-38, 90-1, 95-60 or 96-23, in the case of a Mezzanine Certificate or PTCE 95-60, in the case of a Class B Certificate.
 
Subsequent to the termination of the Supplemental Interest Trust, each Transferee of a Mezzanine Certificate or Class B Certificate will be deemed to have represented by virtue of its purchase or holding of such Certificate (or interest therein) that either (a) such Transferee is not a Plan or purchasing such Certificate with Plan Assets, (b) in the case of a Mezzanine Certificate, it has acquired and is holding such Certificate in reliance on the Exemption and that it understands that there are certain conditions to the availability of the Exemption including that such Certificate must be rated, at the time of purchase, not lower than “BBB-” (or its equivalent) by a Rating Agency or (c) the following conditions are satisfied: (i) such Transferee is an insurance company, (ii) the source of funds used to purchase or hold such Certificate (or interest therein) is an “insurance company general account” (as defined in U.S. Department of Labor Prohibited Transaction Class Exemption (“PTCE”) 95-60, and (iii) the conditions set forth in Sections I and III of PTCE 95-60 have been satisfied.
 
If any Mezzanine Certificate or Private Certificate or any interest therein is acquired or held in violation of the provisions of the two preceding paragraphs, the next preceding permitted beneficial owner will be treated as the beneficial owner of that Certificate retroactive to the date of transfer to the purported beneficial owner. Any purported beneficial owner whose acquisition or holding of any such Certificate or interest therein was effected in violation of the provisions of the two preceding paragraphs shall indemnify and hold harmless the Depositor, the Master Servicer, the Servicer, the Trust Administrator, the Trustee and the Trust from and against any and all liabilities, claims, costs or expenses incurred by those parties as a result of that acquisition or holding.
 
Each Person who has or who acquires any Ownership Interest in a Residual Certificate shall be deemed by the acceptance or acquisition of such Ownership Interest to have agreed to be bound by the following provisions and to have irrevocably appointed the Depositor or its designee as its attorney-in-fact to negotiate the terms of any mandatory sale under clause (v) below and to execute all instruments of transfer and to do all other things necessary in connection with any such sale, and the rights of each Person acquiring any Ownership Interest in a Residual Certificate are expressly subject to the following provisions:
 
(i)  Each Person holding or acquiring any Ownership Interest in a Residual Certificate shall be a Permitted Transferee and shall promptly notify the Trust Administrator of any change or impending change in its status as a Permitted Transferee.
 
(ii)  No Person shall acquire an Ownership Interest in a Residual Certificate unless such Ownership Interest is a pro rata undivided interest.
 
(iii)  In connection with any proposed transfer of any Ownership Interest in a Residual Certificate, the Trust Administrator shall as a condition to registration of the transfer, require delivery to it, in form and substance satisfactory to it, of each of the following:
 
 
(A)
an affidavit in the form of Exhibit K hereto from the proposed transferee to the effect that such transferee is a Permitted Transferee and that it is not acquiring its Ownership Interest in the Residual Certificate that is the subject of the proposed transfer as a nominee, trustee or agent for any Person who is not a Permitted Transferee; and
 
 
(B)
a covenant of the proposed transferee to the effect that the proposed transferee agrees to be bound by and to abide by the transfer restrictions applicable to the Residual Certificates.
 
(iv)  Any attempted or purported transfer of any Ownership Interest in a Residual Certificate in violation of the provisions of this Section shall be absolutely null and void and shall vest no rights in the purported transferee. If any purported transferee shall, in violation of the provisions of this Section, become a Holder of a Residual Certificate, then the prior Holder of such Residual Certificate that is a Permitted Transferee shall, upon discovery that the registration of transfer of such Residual Certificate was not in fact permitted by this Section, be restored to all rights as Holder thereof retroactive to the date of registration of transfer of such Residual Certificate. The Trust Administrator shall be under no liability to any Person for any registration of transfer of a Residual Certificate that is in fact not permitted by this Section or for making any distributions due on such Residual Certificate to the Holder thereof or taking any other action with respect to such Holder under the provisions of this Agreement so long as the Trust Administrator received the documents specified in clause (iii). The Trust Administrator shall be entitled to recover from any Holder of a Residual Certificate that was in fact not a Permitted Transferee at the time such distributions were made all distributions made on such Residual Certificate. Any such distributions so recovered by the Trust Administrator shall be distributed and delivered by the Trust Administrator to the prior Holder of such Residual Certificate that is a Permitted Transferee.
 
(v)  If any Person other than a Permitted Transferee acquires any Ownership Interest in a Residual Certificate in violation of the restrictions in this Section, then the Trust Administrator shall have the right but not the obligation, without notice to the Holder of such Residual Certificate or any other Person having an Ownership Interest therein, to notify the Depositor to arrange for the sale of such Residual Certificate. The proceeds of such sale, net of commissions (which may include commissions payable to the Depositor or its affiliates in connection with such sale), expenses and taxes due, if any, will be remitted by the Trust Administrator to the previous Holder of such Residual Certificate that is a Permitted Transferee, except that in the event that the Trust Administrator determines that the Holder of such Residual Certificate may be liable for any amount due under this Section or any other provisions of this Agreement, the Trust Administrator may withhold a corresponding amount from such remittance as security for such claim. The terms and conditions of any sale under this clause (v) shall be determined in the sole discretion of the Trust Administrator and it shall not be liable to any Person having an Ownership Interest in a Residual Certificate as a result of its exercise of such discretion.
 
(vi)  If any Person other than a Permitted Transferee acquires any Ownership Interest in a Residual Certificate in violation of the restrictions in this Section, then the Trust Administrator upon receipt of reasonable compensation will provide to the Internal Revenue Service, and to the persons specified in Sections 860E(e)(3) and (6) of the Code, information needed to compute the tax imposed under Section 860E(e)(5) of the Code on transfers of residual interests to disqualified organizations.
 
The foregoing provisions of this Section shall cease to apply to transfers occurring on or after the date on which there shall have been delivered to the Trust Administrator, in form and substance satisfactory to the Trust Administrator, (i) written notification from each Rating Agency that the removal of the restrictions on transfer set forth in this Section will not cause such Rating Agency to downgrade its rating of the Certificates and (ii) an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that such removal will not cause any REMIC created hereunder to fail to qualify as a REMIC.
 
(e)  No service charge shall be made for any registration of transfer or exchange of Certificates of any Class, but the Certificate Registrar may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or governmental charge that may be imposed in connection with any transfer or exchange of Certificates.
 
All Certificates surrendered for registration of transfer or exchange shall be canceled by the Certificate Registrar and disposed of pursuant to its standard procedures.
 
SECTION 5.03  
Mutilated, Destroyed, Lost or Stolen Certificates.
 
If (i) any mutilated Certificate is surrendered to the Certificate Registrar or the Certificate Registrar receives evidence to its satisfaction of the destruction, loss or theft of any Certificate and (ii) there is delivered to the Trustee, the Depositor and the Certificate Registrar such security or indemnity as may be required by them to save each of them harmless, then, in the absence of notice to the Trustee Administrator, the Trustee or the Certificate Registrar that such Certificate has been acquired by a bona fide purchaser, the Trust Administrator shall execute on behalf of the Trust, authenticate and deliver, in exchange for or in lieu of any such mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen Certificate, a new Certificate of like tenor and Percentage Interest. Upon the issuance of any new Certificate under this Section, the Trust Administrator or the Certificate Registrar may require the payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge that may be imposed in relation thereto and any other expenses (including the fees and expenses of the Trustee and the Certificate Registrar) in connection therewith. Any duplicate Certificate issued pursuant to this Section, shall constitute complete and indefeasible evidence of ownership in the Trust, as if originally issued, whether or not the lost, stolen or destroyed Certificate shall be found at any time.
 
SECTION 5.04  
Persons Deemed Owners.
 
The Servicer, the Depositor, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator, the Trustee, the Certificate Registrar, any Paying Agent and any agent of the Servicer, the Depositor, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator, the Trustee, the Certificate Registrar or any Paying Agent may treat the Person, including a Depository, in whose name any Certificate is registered as the owner of such Certificate for the purpose of receiving distributions pursuant to Section 4.01 and for all other purposes whatsoever, and none of the Depositor, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator, the Trustee, the Certificate Registrar or any Paying Agent nor any agent of any of them shall be affected by notice to the contrary.
 
SECTION 5.05  
Appointment of Paying Agent.
 
(a)  The Paying Agent shall make distributions to Certificateholders from the Distribution Account pursuant to Section 4.01. The duties of the Paying Agent may include the obligation (i) to withdraw funds from the Collection Account pursuant to Section 3.11(a) and for the purpose of making the distributions referred to above and (ii) to distribute statements and provide information to Certificateholders as required hereunder. The Paying Agent hereunder shall at all times be an entity duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the United States of America or any state thereof, authorized under such laws to exercise corporate trust powers and subject to supervision or examination by federal or state authorities. The Paying Agent shall initially be the Trust Administrator.
 
 

 
ARTICLE VI
 
THE MASTER SERVICER AND THE DEPOSITOR
 
SECTION 6.01  
Liability of the Master Servicer, the Servicer and the Depositor.
 
The Master Servicer and the Servicer shall be liable in accordance herewith only to the extent of the obligations specifically imposed upon and undertaken by the Master Servicer and Servicer herein. The Depositor shall be liable in accordance herewith only to the extent of the obligations specifically imposed upon and undertaken by the Depositor.
 
SECTION 6.02  
Merger or Consolidation of, or Assumption of the Obligations of, the Master Servicer or the Depositor.
 
Any entity into which the Servicer, the Master Servicer or Depositor may be merged or consolidated, or any entity resulting from any merger, conversion or consolidation to which the Servicer the Master Servicer or the Depositor shall be a party, or any corporation succeeding to the business of the Servicer the Master Servicer or the Depositor, shall be the successor of the Servicer the Master Servicer or the Depositor, as the case may be, hereunder, without the execution or filing of any paper or any further act on the part of any of the parties hereto, anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding; provided, however, that the successor Servicer shall satisfy all the requirements of Section 7.02 with respect to the qualifications of a successor Servicer.
 
SECTION 6.03  
Limitation on Liability of the Servicer, the Master Servicer and Others.
 
Neither the Master Servicer, the Servicer or the Depositor nor any of the directors or officers or employees or agents of the Master Servicer, the Servicer or the Depositor shall be under any liability to the Trust or the Certificateholders for any action taken or for refraining from the taking of any action by the Master Servicer, the Servicer or the Depositor in good faith pursuant to this Agreement, or for errors in judgment; provided, however, that this provision shall not protect the Master Servicer, the Servicer, the Depositor or any such Person against any liability which would otherwise be imposed by reason of its willful misfeasance, bad faith or negligence in the performance of duties of the Master Servicer, the Servicer or the Depositor, as the case may be, or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties of the Master Servicer, the Servicer or the Depositor, as the case may be, hereunder; provided, further, that this provision shall not be construed to entitle the Master Servicer and the Servicer to indemnity in the event that amounts advanced by the Master Servicer and the Servicer to retire any senior lien exceed Liquidation Proceeds (in excess of related liquidation expenses) realized with respect to the related Mortgage Loan. The Master Servicer and the Servicer and any director or officer or employee or agent of the Master Servicer and the Servicer may rely in good faith on any document of any kind prima facie properly executed and submitted by any Person respecting any matters arising hereunder. The Master Servicer and the Servicer and the Depositor, and any director or officer or employee or agent of the Master Servicer and the Servicer or the Depositor, shall be indemnified by the Trust and held harmless against (i) any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with any legal action relating to this Agreement or the Certificates, other than any loss, liability or expense related to any specific Mortgage Loan or Mortgage Loans (except as any such loss, liability or expense shall be otherwise reimbursable pursuant to this Agreement) and any loss, liability or expense incurred by reason of its willful misfeasance, bad faith or negligence in the performance of duties hereunder or by reason of its reckless disregard of obligations and duties hereunder or (ii) any breach of a representation or warranty by either Originator regarding the Mortgage Loans. The Master Servicer, the Servicer or the Depositor may undertake any such action which it may deem necessary or desirable in respect of this Agreement, and the rights and duties of the parties hereto and the interests of the Certificateholders hereunder. In such event, the reasonable legal expenses and costs of such action and any liability resulting therefrom shall be expenses, costs and liabilities of the Trust and the Depositor, the Master Servicer, or the Servicer shall be entitled to be reimbursed therefor from the Collection Account as and to the extent provided in Section 3.11, any such right of reimbursement being prior to the rights of the Certificateholders to receive any amount in the Collection Account. The Master Servicer’s and the Servicer’s right to indemnity or reimbursement pursuant to this Section shall survive any resignation or termination of the Master Servicer and the Servicer pursuant to Section 6.04 or 7.01 with respect to any losses, expenses, costs or liabilities arising prior to such resignation or termination (or arising from events that occurred prior to such resignation or termination). This paragraph shall apply to the Master Servicer and the Servicer solely in their capacity as Master Servicer and Servicer hereunder and in no other capacities.
 
SECTION 6.04  
Limitation on Resignation of the Servicer; Assignment of Master Servicing.
 
The Servicer shall not resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it except upon determination that its duties hereunder are no longer permissible under applicable law. Any such determination pursuant to the preceding sentence permitting the resignation of the Servicer shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect obtained at the expense of the Servicer and delivered to the Trustee, the Trust Administrator and the Master Servicer. No resignation of the Servicer shall become effective until the Master Servicer or (if the Master Servicer is the Servicer) the Trustee or a successor servicer shall have assumed the Servicer’s responsibilities, duties, liabilities (other than those liabilities arising prior to the appointment of such successor) and obligations under this Agreement.
 
Except as expressly provided herein, the Servicer shall not assign or transfer any of its rights, benefits or privileges hereunder to any other Person, or delegate to or subcontract with, or authorize or appoint any other Person to perform any of the duties, covenants or obligations to be performed by the Servicer hereunder. The foregoing prohibition on assignment shall not prohibit the Servicer from designating a Sub-Servicer as payee of any indemnification amount payable to the Servicer hereunder; provided, however, no Sub-Servicer shall be a third-party beneficiary hereunder and the parties hereto shall not be required to recognize any Subservicer as an indemnitee under this Agreement.
 
The Master Servicer may sell, assign or delegate its rights, duties and obligations as Master Servicer under this Agreement in their entirety; provided, however, that: (i) the purchaser or transferee accepting such sale, assignment and delegation (a) shall be a Person qualified to service mortgage loans for Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac; (b) shall have a net worth of not less than $50,000,000 (unless otherwise approved by each Rating Agency pursuant to clause (ii) below); (c) shall be reasonably satisfactory to the Trustee (as evidenced in a writing signed by the Trustee); and (d) shall execute and deliver to the Trustee an agreement, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Trustee, which contains an assumption by such Person of the due and punctual performance and observance of each covenant and condition to be performed or observed by it as master servicer under this Agreement from and after the effective date of such assumption agreement; (ii) each Rating Agency shall be given prior written notice of the identity of the proposed successor to the Master Servicer and shall confirm in writing to the Master Servicer and the Trustee that any such sale, assignment or delegation would not result in a withdrawal or a downgrading of the rating on any Class of Certificates in effect immediately prior to such sale, assignment or delegation; and (iii) the Master Servicer shall deliver to the Trustee an Officers’ Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel, each stating that all conditions precedent to such action under this Agreement have been fulfilled and such action is permitted by and complies with the terms of this Agreement. No such sale, assignment or delegation shall affect any liability of the Master Servicer arising prior to the effective date thereof.
 
SECTION 6.05  
Successor Master Servicer.
 
In connection with the appointment of any successor Master Servicer or the assumption of the duties of the Master Servicer, the Depositor or the Trustee may make such arrangements for the compensation of such successor Master Servicer out of payments on the Mortgage Loans as the Depositor or the Trustee and such successor Master Servicer shall agree. If the successor Master Servicer does not agree that such market value is a fair price, such successor Master Servicer shall obtain two quotations of market value from third parties actively engaged in the master servicing of single-family mortgage loans. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the compensation payable to a successor Master Servicer may not exceed the compensation which the Master Servicer would have been entitled to retain if the Master Servicer had continued to act as Master Servicer hereunder.
 
SECTION 6.06  
Delegation of Duties.
 
In the ordinary course of business, the Servicer at any time may delegate any of its duties hereunder to any Person, including any of its Affiliates, who agrees to conduct such duties in accordance with standards comparable to those set forth in Section 3.01. Such delegation shall not relieve the Servicer of its liabilities and responsibilities with respect to such duties and shall not constitute a resignation within the meaning of Section 6.04. Except as provided in Section 3.02, no such delegation is permitted that results in the delegee subservicing any Mortgage Loans.
 
SECTION 6.07  
[Reserved].
 
SECTION 6.08  
Inspection.
 
The Servicer, in its capacity as Servicer, shall afford the Depositor, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator and the Trustee, upon reasonable notice, during normal business hours, access to all records maintained by the Servicer in respect of its rights and obligations hereunder and access to officers of the Servicer responsible for such obligations.
 
SECTION 6.09  
Duties of the Credit Risk Manager.
 
For and on behalf of the Depositor, the Credit Risk Manager will provide reports and recommendations concerning certain delinquent and defaulted Mortgage Loans, and as to the collection of any Prepayment Charges with respect to the Mortgage Loans. Such reports and recommendations will be based upon information provided to the Credit Risk Manager pursuant to the respective Credit Risk Management Agreement, and the Credit Risk Manager shall look solely to the Servicer and/or Master Servicer, as applicable, for all information and data (including loss and delinquency information and data) relating to the servicing of the Mortgage Loans. Upon any termination of the Credit Risk Manager or the appointment of a successor Credit Risk Manager, the Depositor shall give written notice thereof to the Servicer, the Trustee, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator and each Rating Agency. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the termination of the Credit Risk Manager pursuant to this Section shall not become effective until the appointment of a successor Credit Risk Manager.
 
SECTION 6.10  
Limitation Upon Liability of the Credit Risk Manager.
 
Neither the Credit Risk Manager, nor any of its directors, officers, employees, or agents shall be under any liability to the Trustee, the Certificateholders, the Trust Administrator, the Servicer and/or the Master Servicer or the Depositor for any action taken or for refraining from the taking of any action made in good faith pursuant to this Agreement, in reliance upon information provided by the Servicer and/or the Master Servicer under the Credit Risk Management Agreement, or for errors in judgment; provided, however, that this provision shall not protect the Credit Risk Manager or any such person against liability that would otherwise be imposed by reason of willful malfeasance or bad faith in its performance of its duties. The Credit Risk Manager and any director, officer, employee, or agent of the Credit Risk Manager may rely in good faith on any document of any kind prima facie properly executed and submitted by any Person respecting any matters arising hereunder, and may rely in good faith upon the accuracy of information furnished by the Servicer and/or the Master Servicer pursuant to the Credit Risk Management Agreement in the performance of its duties thereunder and hereunder.
 
SECTION 6.11  
Removal of the Credit Risk Manager.
 
The Credit Risk Manager may be removed as Credit Risk Manager by Certificateholders holding not less than 66 2/3% of the Voting Rights in the Trust Fund, in the exercise of its or their sole discretion. The Certificateholders shall provide written notice of the Credit Risk Manager’s removal to the Trust Administrator. Upon receipt of such notice, the Trust Administrator shall provide written notice to the Credit Risk Manager of its removal, which shall be effective upon receipt of such notice by the Credit Risk Manager.
 


 
ARTICLE VII
 
DEFAULT
 
SECTION 7.01  
Master Servicer Events of Termination and Servicer Events of Termination.
 
(a)  If any one of the following events (“Servicer Events of Termination”) shall occur and be continuing:
 
(i)  The failure by the Servicer to make any Advance; or (B) any other failure by the Servicer to deposit in the Collection Account or Distribution Account any deposit required to be made under the terms of this Agreement which continues unremedied for a period of one Business Day after the date upon which written notice (which shall also be provided via facsimile at the number listed in Section 11.05 of this Agreement) of such failure shall have been given to the Servicer by the Trust Administrator or to the Servicer and the Trust Administrator by any Holders of a Regular Certificate evidencing at least 25% of the Voting Rights; or
 
(ii)  The failure by the Servicer to make any required Servicing Advance which failure continues unremedied for a period of 30 days, or the failure by the Servicer duly to observe or perform, in any material respect, any other covenants, obligations or agreements of the Servicer as set forth in this Agreement, which failure continues unremedied for a period of 30 days, after the date (A) on which written notice of such failure, requiring the same to be remedied, shall have been given to the Servicer by the Trust Administrator or to the Trust Administrator by any Holders of a Regular Certificate evidencing at least 25% of the Voting Rights or (B) of actual knowledge of such failure by a Servicing Officer of the Servicer; or
 
(iii)  The entry against the Servicer of a decree or order by a court or agency or supervisory authority having jurisdiction in the premises for the appointment of a trustee, conservator, receiver or liquidator in any insolvency, conservatorship, receivership, readjustment of debt, marshalling of assets and liabilities or similar proceedings, or for the winding up or liquidation of its affairs, and the continuance of any such decree or order unstayed and in effect for a period of 60 days; or
 
(iv)  The Servicer shall voluntarily go into liquidation, consent to the appointment of a conservator or receiver or liquidator or similar person in any insolvency, readjustment of debt, marshalling of assets and liabilities or similar proceedings of or relating to the Servicer or of or relating to all or substantially all of its property; or a decree or order of a court or agency or supervisory authority having jurisdiction in the premises for the appointment of a conservator, receiver, liquidator or similar person in any insolvency, readjustment of debt, marshalling of assets and liabilities or similar proceedings, or for the winding-up or liquidation of its affairs, shall have been entered against the Servicer and such decree or order shall have remained in force undischarged, unbonded or unstayed for a period of 60 days; or the Servicer shall admit in writing its inability to pay its debts generally as they become due, file a petition to take advantage of any applicable insolvency or reorganization statute, make an assignment for the benefit of its creditors or voluntarily suspend payment of its obligations;
 
then, and in each and every such case, so long as a Servicer Event of Termination shall not have been remedied within the applicable grace period, (x) with respect solely to clause (i)(A) above, if such Advance is not made by 5:00 P.M., New York time, on the Business Day immediately following the Servicer Remittance Date (provided the Trust Administrator shall give the Servicer notice of such failure to advance by 5:00 P.M. New York time on the Servicer Remittance Date), the Trust Administrator shall terminate all of the rights and obligations of the Servicer under this Agreement, to the extent permitted by law, and in and to the Mortgage Loans and the proceeds thereof and the Master Servicer or the Trustee (as successor master servicer and servicer), or a successor servicer appointed in accordance with Section 7.02, shall make such Advance in accordance with Section 4.04 and assume, pursuant to Section 7.02, the duties of a successor Servicer and (y) in the case of (i)(B), (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) above, the Trust Administrator shall, at the direction of the Holders of each Class of Regular Certificates evidencing Percentage Interests aggregating not less than 51%, by notice then given in writing to the Servicer (and to the Trust Administrator if given by Holders of Certificates), terminate all of the rights and obligations of the Servicer as servicer under this Agreement. Any such notice to the Servicer shall also be given to each Rating Agency, the Depositor and the Servicer. On or after the receipt by the Servicer (and by the Trustee if such notice is given by the Holders) of such written notice, all authority and power of the Servicer under this Agreement, whether with respect to the Certificates or the Mortgage Loans or otherwise, shall pass to and be vested in the Trustee pursuant to and under this Section; and, without limitation, and the Master Servicer and the Trustee are hereby authorized and empowered to execute and deliver, on behalf of the Servicer, as attorney-in-fact or otherwise, any and all documents and other instruments, and to do or accomplish all other acts or things necessary or appropriate to effect the purposes of such notice of termination, whether to complete the transfer and endorsement of each Mortgage Loan and related documents or otherwise. The Servicer agrees to cooperate with the Master Servicer and the Trustee (or the applicable successor Servicer) in effecting the termination of the responsibilities and rights of the Servicer hereunder, including, without limitation, the delivery to the Master Servicer and the Trustee (as successor master servicer and servicer) of all documents and records requested by it to enable it to assume the Servicer’s functions under this Agreement within ten Business Days subsequent to such notice, the transfer within one Business Day subsequent to such notice to the Trustee (or the applicable successor Servicer) for the administration by it of all cash amounts that shall at the time be held by the Servicer and to be deposited by it in the Collection Account, the Distribution Account, any REO Account or any Servicing Account or that have been deposited by the Servicer in such accounts or thereafter serviced by the Servicer with respect to the Mortgage Loans or any REO Property received by the Servicer (provided, however, that the Servicer shall continue to be entitled to receive all amounts accrued or owing to it under this Agreement on or prior to the date of such termination, whether in respect of Advances, Servicing Advances, accrued Servicing Fees or otherwise, and shall continue to be entitled to the benefits of Section 6.03, notwithstanding any such termination, with respect to events occurring prior to such termination). All reasonable costs and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) incurred in connection with transferring the Mortgage Files to the successor Servicer and amending this Agreement to reflect such succession as Servicer pursuant to this Section shall be paid by the predecessor Servicer (or if the predecessor Servicer is the Trustee, the initial Servicer) upon presentation of reasonable documentation of such costs and expenses and to the extent not paid by the Servicer, by the Trust.
 
(b)  “Master Servicer Event of Termination,” wherever used herein, means any one of the following events:
 
(1)  the Master Servicer fails to cause to be deposited in the Distribution Account any amount so required to be deposited pursuant to this Agreement (other than an Advance), and such failure continues unremedied for a period of three Business Days after the date upon which written notice of such failure, requiring the same to be remedied, shall have been given to the Master Servicer; or
 
(2)  the Master Servicer fails to observe or perform in any material respect any other material covenants and agreements set forth in this Agreement to be performed by it, which covenants and agreements materially affect the rights of Certificateholders, and such failure continues unremedied for a period of 60 days after the date on which written notice of such failure, properly requiring the same to be remedied, shall have been given to the Master Servicer by the Trustee or to the Master Servicer and the Trustee by the Holders of Certificates evidencing not less than 25% of the Voting Rights; or
 
(3)  there is entered against the Master Servicer a decree or order by a court or agency or supervisory authority having jurisdiction in the premises for the appointment of a conservator, receiver or liquidator in any insolvency, readjustment of debt, marshaling of assets and liabilities or similar proceedings, or for the winding up or liquidation of its affairs, and the continuance of any such decree or order is unstayed and in effect for a period of 60 consecutive days, or an involuntary case is commenced against the Master Servicer under any applicable insolvency or reorganization statute and the petition is not dismissed within 60 days after the commencement of the case; or
 
(4)  the Master Servicer consents to the appointment of a conservator or receiver or liquidator in any insolvency, readjustment of debt, marshaling of assets and liabilities or similar proceedings of or relating to the Master Servicer or substantially all of its property; or the Master Servicer admits in writing its inability to pay its debts generally as they become due, files a petition to take advantage of any applicable insolvency or reorganization statute, makes an assignment for the benefit of its creditors, or voluntarily suspends payment of its obligations; or
 
(5)  the Master Servicer assigns or delegates its duties or rights under this Agreement in contravention of the provisions permitting such assignment or delegation under Section 6.05; or
 
(6)  any failure of the Master Servicer to make any Advance (other than a Nonrecoverable Advance) required to be made from its own funds pursuant to Section 4.03 by 5:00 p.m. New York time on the Business Day prior to the applicable Distribution Date.
 
In each and every such case, so long as such Master Servicer Event of Termination with respect to the Master Servicer shall not have been remedied, either the Trustee or the Holders of Certificates evidencing not less than 51% of the Voting Rights, by notice in writing to the Depositor, the Master Servicer (and to the Trustee if given by such Certificateholders), with a copy to the Rating Agencies, may terminate all of the rights and obligations (but not the liabilities) of the Master Servicer under this Agreement and in and to the Mortgage Loans and/or the REO Property master serviced by the Master Servicer and the proceeds thereof. Upon the receipt by the Master Servicer of the written notice, all authority and power of the Master Servicer under this Agreement, whether with respect to the Certificates, the Mortgage Loans, REO Property or under any other related agreements (but only to the extent that such other agreements relate to the Mortgage Loans or related REO Property) shall, subject to Section 7.03, automatically and without further action pass to and be vested in the Trustee(as successor master servicer and servicer) pursuant to this Section 7.01(b); and, without limitation, the Trustee (as successor master servicer and servicer) is hereby authorized and empowered to execute and deliver, on behalf of the Master Servicer as attorney-in-fact or otherwise, any and all documents and other instruments and to do or accomplish all other acts or things necessary or appropriate to effect the purposes of such notice of termination, whether to complete the transfer and endorsement or assignment of the Mortgage Loans and related documents, or otherwise. The Master Servicer agrees to cooperate with the Trustee in effecting the termination of the Master Servicer’s rights and obligations hereunder, including, without limitation, the transfer to the Trustee of (i) the property and amounts which are then or should be part of the Trust Fund or which thereafter become part of the Trust Fund; and (ii) originals or copies of all documents of the Master Servicer reasonably requested by the Trustee to enable it to assume the Master Servicer’s duties thereunder. In addition to any other amounts which are then, or, notwithstanding the termination of its activities under this Agreement, may become payable to the Master Servicer under this Agreement, the Master Servicer shall be entitled to receive, out of any amount received on account of a Mortgage Loan or related REO Property, that portion of such payments which it would have received as reimbursement under this Agreement if notice of termination had not been given. The termination of the rights and obligations of the Master Servicer shall not affect any obligations incurred by the Master Servicer prior to such termination.
 
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a Master Servicer Event of Termination described in clause (v) of this Section 7.01(b) shall occur, the Trustee shall, by notice in writing to the Master Servicer, which may be delivered by telecopy, immediately terminate all of the rights and obligations of the Master Servicer thereafter arising under this Agreement, but without prejudice to any rights it may have as a Certificateholder or to reimbursement of Advances and other advances of its own funds, and the Trustee shall (as successor master servicer) act as provided in Section 7.03 to carry out the duties of the Master Servicer, including the obligation to make any Advance the nonpayment of which was a Master Servicer Event of Termination described in clause (vi) of this Section 7.01(b). Any such action taken by the Trustee or the Trust Administrator must be prior to the distribution on the relevant Distribution Date.
 
SECTION 7.02  
Master Servicer or Trustee to Act; Appointment of Successor Servicer.
 
(a)  Within 90 days of the time the Servicer (and the Trustee, if notice is sent by the Holders) receives a notice of termination pursuant to Section 7.01 or 6.04, the Master Servicer or (if the Master Servicer is the Servicer) the Trustee (or such other successor Servicer as is approved in accordance with this Agreement) shall be the successor in all respects to the Servicer in its capacity as servicer under this Agreement and the transactions set forth or provided for herein and shall be subject to all the responsibilities, duties and liabilities relating thereto placed on the Servicer by the terms and provisions hereof arising on and after its succession. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the parties hereto agree that the Master Servicer or the Trustee, in its capacity as successor Servicer, immediately will assume all of the obligations of the Servicer to make advances. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Master Servicer or the Trustee, in its capacity as successor Servicer, shall not be responsible for the lack of information and/or documents that it cannot obtain through reasonable efforts. As compensation therefor, the Master Servicer or the Trustee (or such other successor Servicer) shall be entitled to such compensation as the Servicer would have been entitled to hereunder if no such notice of termination had been given. Notwithstanding the above, (i) if the Master Servicer or the Trustee is unwilling to act as successor Servicer or (ii) if the Master Servicer or the Trustee is legally unable so to act, the Master Servicer or Trustee shall appoint or petition a court of competent jurisdiction to appoint, any established housing and home finance institution, bank or other mortgage loan or home equity loan servicer having a net worth of not less than $50,000,000 as the successor to the Servicer hereunder in the assumption of all or any part of the responsibilities, duties or liabilities of the Servicer hereunder; provided, that the appointment of any such successor Servicer will not result in the qualification, reduction or withdrawal of the ratings assigned to the Certificates by the Rating Agencies as evidenced by a letter to such effect from the Rating Agencies. Pending appointment of a successor to the Servicer hereunder, the Master Servicer or the Trustee shall act in such capacity as hereinabove provided. In connection with such appointment and assumption, the successor shall be entitled to receive compensation out of payments on Mortgage Loans in an amount equal to the compensation which the Servicer would otherwise have received pursuant to Section 3.18 (or such other compensation as the Master Servicer or the Trustee and such successor shall agree, not to exceed the Servicing Fee). The appointment of a successor Servicer shall not affect any liability of the predecessor Servicer which may have arisen under this Agreement prior to its termination as Servicer to pay any deductible under an insurance policy pursuant to Section 3.14 or to reimburse the Master Servicer or Trustee pursuant to Section 3.06), nor shall any successor Servicer be liable for any acts or omissions of the predecessor Servicer or for any breach by such Servicer of any of its representations or warranties contained herein or in any related document or agreement. The Master Servicer or the Trustee and such successor shall take such action, consistent with this Agreement, as shall be necessary to effectuate any such succession. All Servicing Transfer Costs shall be paid by the predecessor Servicer upon presentation of reasonable documentation of such costs, and if such predecessor Servicer defaults in its obligation to pay such costs, such costs shall be paid by the successor Servicer, the Master Servicer or the Trustee (in which case the successor Servicer, the Master Servicer or the Trustee, as applicable, shall be entitled to reimbursement therefor from the assets of the Trust).
 
(b)  Any successor to the Servicer, including the Master Servicer or the Trustee, shall during the term of its service as servicer continue to service and administer the Mortgage Loans for the benefit of Certificateholders, and maintain in force a policy or policies of insurance covering errors and omissions in the performance of its obligations as Servicer hereunder and a fidelity bond in respect of its officers, employees and agents to the same extent as the Servicer is so required pursuant to Section 3.14.
 
(c)  In connection with the resignation, removal or expiration of the term of the Servicer hereunder, or in connection with the resignation or removal of any successor to the Servicer (or any other successor to the Servicer appointed hereunder) acting as successor Servicer hereunder, either (i) the successor Servicer, (or any other successor to the Servicer appointed hereunder) acting as successor Servicer hereunder, shall represent and warrant that it is a member of MERS in good standing and shall agree to comply in all material respects with the rules and procedures of MERS in connection with the servicing of the Mortgage Loans that are registered with MERS, in which case the predecessor Servicer shall cooperate with the successor Servicer in causing MERS to revise its records to reflect the transfer of servicing to the successor Servicer as necessary under MERS’ rules and regulations or (ii) the predecessor Servicer shall cooperate with the successor Servicer in causing MERS to execute and deliver an assignment of Mortgage in recordable form to transfer the Mortgage from MERS to the Master Servicer or the Trustee and to execute and deliver such other notices, documents and other instruments as may be necessary or desirable to effect a transfer of such Mortgage Loan or servicing of such Mortgage Loan on the MERS® System to the successor Servicer. The predecessor Servicer shall file or cause to be filed any such assignment in the appropriate recording office. The predecessor Servicer shall bear any and all fees of MERS, costs of preparing any assignments of Mortgage, and fees and costs of filing any assignments of Mortgage that may be required under this paragraph.
 
SECTION 7.03  
Trustee to Act; Appointment of Successor Master Servicer.
 
(a)  Upon the receipt by the Master Servicer of a notice of termination pursuant to Section 7.01(b) or an Opinion of Counsel rendered by Independent counsel pursuant to Section 6.05(b) to the effect that the Master Servicer is legally unable to act or to delegate its duties to a Person which is legally able to act, the Trustee shall automatically become the successor in all respects to the Master Servicer in its capacity under this Agreement and the transactions set forth or provided for herein and shall thereafter be subject to all the responsibilities, duties, liabilities and limitations on liabilities relating thereto placed on the Master Servicer by the terms and provisions hereof; provided, however, that the Trustee (i) shall have no obligation whatsoever with respect to any liability (other than Advances deemed recoverable and not previously made) incurred by the Master Servicer at or prior to the time of termination and (ii) shall not be obligated to perform any obligation of the Master Servicer under Section 3.20 or 3.21 with respect to any period of time during which the Trustee was not the Master Servicer. As compensation therefor, but subject to Section 6.05, the Trustee shall be entitled to compensation which the Master Servicer would have been entitled to retain if the Master Servicer had continued to act hereunder, except for those amounts due the Master Servicer as reimbursement permitted under this Agreement for advances previously made or expenses previously incurred. Notwithstanding the above, the Trustee may, if it shall be unwilling so to act, or shall, if it is legally unable so to act, appoint or petition a court of competent jurisdiction to appoint, any established housing and home finance institution which is a Fannie Mae- or Freddie Mac-approved servicer, and with respect to a successor to the Master Servicer only, having a net worth of not less than $10,000,000, as the successor to the Master Servicer hereunder in the assumption of all or any part of the responsibilities, duties or liabilities of the Master Servicer hereunder; provided, that the Depositor shall obtain consent and a letter or other evidence each Rating Agency that the ratings, if any, on each of the Certificates will not be lowered as a result of the selection of the successor to the Master Servicer. Pending appointment of a successor to the Master Servicer hereunder, the Trustee shall act in such capacity as hereinabove provided. In connection with such appointment and assumption, the Trustee may make such arrangements for the compensation of such successor out of payments on the Mortgage Loans as it and such successor shall agree; provided, however, that the provisions of Section 6.05 shall apply, the compensation shall not be in excess of that which the Master Servicer would have been entitled to if the Master Servicer had continued to act hereunder, and that such successor shall undertake and assume the obligations of the Trustee to pay compensation to any third Person acting as an agent or independent contractor in the performance of master servicing responsibilities hereunder. The Trustee and such successor shall take such action, consistent with this Agreement, as shall be necessary to effectuate any such succession.
 
If the Master Servicer and the Trust Administrator are the same entity, then at any time the Master Servicer resigns or is removed as Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator shall also be removed hereunder. All reasonable Master Servicing Transfer Costs shall be paid by the predecessor Master Servicer (or, if the Trustee is the predecessor master servicer, the Trust Fund) upon presentation of reasonable documentation of such costs, and if such predecessor Master Servicer defaults in its obligation to pay such costs, such costs shall be paid by the successor Master Servicer or the Trustee (in which case the successor Master Servicer or the Trustee, as applicable, shall be entitled to reimbursement therefor from the assets of the Trust Fund).
 
If the Trustee shall succeed to any duties of the Master Servicer respecting the Mortgage Loans as provided herein, it shall do so in a separate capacity and not in its capacity as Trustee and, accordingly, the provisions of Article VIII shall be inapplicable to the Trustee in its duties as the successor to the Master Servicer in the master servicing of the Mortgage Loans (although such provisions shall continue to apply to the Trustee in its capacity as Trustee); the provisions of Article VI, however, shall apply to it in its capacity as successor Master Servicer.
 
SECTION 7.04  
Waiver of Defaults.
 
The Majority Certificateholders may, on behalf of all Certificateholders, waive any events permitting removal of the Servicer as servicer pursuant to this Article VII, provided, however, that the Majority Certificateholders may not waive a default in making a required distribution on a Certificate without the consent of the Holder of such Certificate. Upon any waiver of a past default, such default shall cease to exist and any or Master Servicer Event of Termination arising therefrom shall be deemed to have been remedied for every purpose of this Agreement. No such waiver shall extend to any subsequent or other default or impair any right consequent thereto except to the extent expressly so waived. Notice of any such waiver shall be given by the Trust Administrator or the Trustee as applicable, to the Rating Agencies.
 
SECTION 7.05  
Notification to Certificateholders.
 
(a)  Upon any termination or appointment of a successor to the Servicer or the Master Servicer pursuant to this Article VII or Section 6.04, the Trust Administrator, or in the event of the termination of the Master Servicer, the Trustee (or such other trust administrator) shall give prompt written notice thereof to the Certificateholders at their respective addresses appearing in the Certificate Register and each Rating Agency.
 
(b)  No later than 60 days after the occurrence of any event which constitutes or which, with notice or a lapse of time or both, would constitute a Servicer Event of Termination or a Master Servicer Event of Termination for five Business Days after a Responsible Officer of the Trust Administrator (in the case of a Servicer Event of Termination) or the Trustee (in the case of a Master Servicer Event of Termination) becomes aware of the occurrence of such an event, the Trust Administrator or Trustee, as applicable, shall transmit by mail to the Credit Risk Manager and all Certificateholders notice of such occurrence unless such default, Servicer Event of Termination or Master Servicer Event of Termination shall have been waived or cured.
 
SECTION 7.06  
Survivability of Servicer and Master Servicer Liabilities.
 
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, upon termination of the Servicer or the Master Servicer hereunder, any liabilities of the Servicer or the Master Servicer, as applicable, which accrued prior to such termination shall survive such termination.
 
 

 
ARTICLE VIII
 
THE TRUSTEE AND THE TRUST ADMINISTRATOR
 
SECTION 8.01  
Duties of Trustee and Trust Administrator.
 
The Trustee and the Trust Administrator, prior to the occurrence of a Servicer Event of Termination or Master Servicer Event of Termination and after the curing of all Servicer Events of Termination or Master Servicer Events of Termination which may have occurred, undertakes to perform such duties and only such duties as are specifically set forth in this Agreement. If a Servicer Event of Termination or Master Servicer Event of Termination has occurred (which has not been cured) of which a Responsible Officer has knowledge, each of the Trustee and the Trust Administrator shall exercise such of the rights and powers vested in it by this Agreement, and use the same degree of care and skill in their exercise, as a prudent man would exercise or use under the circumstances in the conduct of his own affairs.
 
Each of the Trustee and the Trust Administrator, upon receipt of all resolutions, certificates, statements, opinions, reports, documents, orders or other instruments furnished to it which are specifically required to be furnished pursuant to any provision of this Agreement, shall examine them to determine whether they conform to the requirements of this Agreement; provided, however, that neither the Trustee nor the Trust Administrator will be responsible for the accuracy or content of any such resolutions, certificates, statements, opinions, reports, documents or other instruments. If any such instrument is found not to conform to the requirements of this Agreement in a material manner the Trustee or the Trust Administrator, as applicable, shall take such action as it deems appropriate to have the instrument corrected, and if the instrument is not corrected to the Trustee’s or the Trust Administrator’s satisfaction, the Trustee or the Trust Administrator, as applicable, will provide notice thereof to the Certificateholders.
 
No provision of this Agreement shall be construed to relieve the Trustee or the Trust Administrator from liability for its own negligent action, its own negligent failure to act or its own misconduct; provided, however, that:
 
(i)  prior to the occurrence of a Servicer Event of Termination or Master Servicer Event of Termination, and after the curing of all such Servicer Events of Termination or Master Servicer Events of Termination which may have occurred, the duties and obligations of the Trustee and the Trust Administrator shall be determined solely by the express provisions of this Agreement, the Trustee and the Trust Administrator shall not be liable except for the performance of such duties and obligations as are specifically set forth in this Agreement, no implied covenants or obligations shall be read into this Agreement against the Trustee or the Trust Administrator and, in the absence of bad faith on the part of the Trustee or the Trust Administrator, as applicable, the Trustee or the Trust Administrator, as applicable, may conclusively rely, as to the truth of the statements and the correctness of the opinions expressed therein, upon any certificates or opinions furnished to the Trustee or the Trust Administrator, as the case may be, and conforming to the requirements of this Agreement;
 
(ii)  neither the Trustee nor the Trust Administrator shall be personally liable for an error of judgment made in good faith by a Responsible Officer of the Trustee or the Trust Administrator, as applicable, unless it shall be proved that the Trustee or the Trust Administrator, as the case may be, was negligent in ascertaining the pertinent facts;
 
(iii)  neither the Trustee nor the Trust Administrator shall be personally liable with respect to any action taken, suffered or omitted to be taken by it in good faith in accordance with the direction of the Majority Certificateholders relating to the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the Trustee or the Trust Administrator, as applicable, or exercising or omitting to exercise any trust or power conferred upon the Trustee, under this Agreement; and
 
(iv)  the Trustee shall not be charged with knowledge of any failure by the Servicer to comply with the obligations of the Servicer referred to in clauses (i) and (ii) of Section 7.01(a) or of the existence of any Servicer Event of Termination unless a Responsible Officer of the Trustee at the Corporate Trust Office obtains actual knowledge of such failure or the Trustee receives written notice of such failure from the Depositor, the Servicer or the Majority Certificateholders.
 
Neither the Trustee nor the Trust Administrator shall be required to expend or risk its own funds or otherwise incur financial liability in the performance of any of its duties hereunder, or in the exercise of any of its rights or powers, if there is reasonable ground for believing that the repayment of such funds or adequate indemnity against such risk or liability is not reasonably assured to it, and none of the provisions contained in this Agreement shall in any event require the Trustee to perform, or be responsible for the manner of performance of, any of the obligations of the Master Servicer under this Agreement, except during such time, if any, as the Trustee shall be the successor to, and be vested with the rights, duties, powers and privileges of, the Master Servicer in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
 
SECTION 8.02  
Certain Matters Affecting the Trustee and the Trust Administrator.
 
(a)  Except as otherwise provided in Section 8.01:
 
(i)  either the Trustee or the Trust Administrator may request and rely upon, and shall be protected in acting or refraining from acting upon, any resolution, Officers’ Certificate, certificate of auditors or any other certificate, statement, instrument, opinion, report, notice, request, consent, order, appraisal, bond or other paper or document reasonably believed by it to be genuine and to have been signed or presented by the proper party or parties, and the manner of obtaining consents and of evidencing the authorization of the execution thereof by Certificateholders shall be subject to such reasonable regulations as the Trustee or the Trust Administrator may prescribe;
 
(ii)  either the Trustee or the Trust Administrator may consult with counsel and any Opinion of Counsel shall be full and complete authorization and protection in respect of any action taken or suffered or omitted by it hereunder in good faith and in accordance with such Opinion of Counsel;
 
(iii)  neither the Trustee nor the Trust Administrator shall be under any obligation to exercise any of the rights or powers vested in it by this Agreement, or to institute, conduct or defend any litigation hereunder or in relation hereto, at the request, order or direction of any of the Certificateholders, pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement, unless such Certificateholders, shall have offered to the Trustee or the Trust Administrator, as applicable, reasonable security or indemnity against the costs, expenses and liabilities which may be incurred therein or thereby; the right of the Trustee or the Trust Administrator to perform any discretionary act enumerated in this Agreement shall not be construed as a duty, and neither the Trustee nor the Trust Administrator shall be answerable for other than its negligence or willful misconduct in the performance of any such act;
 
(iv)  neither the Trustee nor the Trust Administrator shall be personally liable for any action taken, suffered or omitted by it in good faith and believed by it to be authorized or within the discretion or rights or powers conferred upon it by this Agreement;
 
(v)  prior to the occurrence of a Servicer Event of Termination or Master Servicer Event of Termination and after the curing of all Servicer Events of Termination or Master Servicer Events of Termination which may have occurred, neither the Trustee nor the Trust Administrator shall be bound to make any investigation into the facts or matters stated in any resolution, certificate, statement, instrument, opinion, report, notice, request, consent, order, approval, bond or other paper or documents, unless requested in writing to do so by the Majority Certificateholder; provided, however, that if the payment within a reasonable time to the Trustee or the Trust Administrator, as applicable, of the costs, expenses or liabilities likely to be incurred by it in the making of such investigation is, in the opinion of the Trustee or the Trust Administrator, as applicable, not reasonably assured to the Trustee or the Trust Administrator, as applicable, by the security afforded to it by the terms of this Agreement, the Trustee or the Trust Administrator, as applicable, may require reasonable indemnity against such cost, expense or liability as a condition to such proceeding. The reasonable expense of every such examination shall be paid by the Servicer or, if paid by the Trustee or the Trust Administrator, as applicable, shall be reimbursed by the Servicer upon demand and, if not reimbursed by the Servicer, shall be reimbursed by the Trust. Nothing in this clause (v) shall derogate from the obligation of the Servicer to observe any applicable law prohibiting disclosure of information regarding the Mortgagors;
 
(vi)  the Trustee or the Trust Administrator shall not be accountable, shall have no liability and make no representation as to any acts or omissions hereunder of the Servicer until such time as the Trustee may be required to act as Servicer pursuant to Section 7.02 and thereupon only for the acts or omissions of the Trustee as successor Servicer;
 
(vii)  the Trustee or the Trust Administrator may execute any of the trusts or powers hereunder or perform any duties hereunder either directly or by or through agents or attorneys, custodians or nominees;
 
(viii)  the right of the Trustee or the Trust Administrator to perform any discretionary act enumerated in this Agreement shall not be construed as a duty, and the Trustee shall not be answerable for other than its negligence or willful misconduct in the performance of such act;
 
(ix)  neither the Trustee nor the Trust Administrator shall be personally liable for any loss resulting from the investment of funds held in the Collection Account or the REO Account made at the direction of the Servicer pursuant to Section 3.12; and
 
(x)  the Trustee or the Trust Administrator or its Affiliates are permitted to receive compensation that could be deemed to be in the Trustee’s or the Trust Administrator’s economic self-interest for (i) serving as investment adviser, administrator, shareholder, servicing agent, custodian or sub-custodian with respect to certain of the Permitted Investments, (ii) using Affiliates to effect transactions in certain Permitted Investments and (iii) effecting transactions in certain Permitted Investments. Such compensation shall not be considered an amount that is reimbursable or payable pursuant to Section 3.11.
 
To help fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, the Trustee or the Trust Administrator will obtain, verify, and record information that identifies individuals or entities that establish a relationship or open an account with the Trustee or the Trust Administrator. The Trustee or the Trust Administrator will ask for the name, address, tax identification number and other information that will allow the Trustee or the Trust Administrator to identify the individual or entity who is establishing the relationship or opening the account. The Trustee or the Trust Administrator may also ask for formation documents such as articles of incorporation, an offering memorandum, or other identifying documents to be provided.
 
SECTION 8.03  
Trustee and Trust Administrator Not Liable for Certificates or Mortgage Loans.
 
The recitals contained herein and in the Certificates (other than, with respect to the Trust Administrator, the authentication of the Trust Administrator on the Certificates) shall be taken as the statements of the Depositor, and neither the Trustee nor the Trust Administrator assumes responsibility for the correctness of the same. Neither the Trustee nor the Trust Administrator makes any representations as to the validity or sufficiency of this Agreement or of the Certificates (other than, with respect to the Trust Administrator, the signature and authentication of the Trust Administrator on the Certificates) or of any Mortgage Loan or related document or MERS or the MERS® System other than, with respect to the Trust Administrator, the Trust Administrator’s execution and authentication of the Certificates. Neither the Trustee nor the Trust Administrator shall be accountable for the use or application by the Servicer, or for the use or application of any funds paid to the Servicer in respect of the Mortgage Loans or deposited in or withdrawn from the Collection Account by the Servicer. The Trustee and the Trust Administrator shall at no time have any responsibility or liability for or with respect to the legality, validity and enforceability of any Mortgage or any Mortgage Loan, or the perfection and priority of any Mortgage or the maintenance of any such perfection and priority, or for or with respect to the sufficiency of the Trust or its ability to generate the payments to be distributed to Certificateholders under this Agreement, including, without limitation: the existence, condition and ownership of any Mortgaged Property; the existence and enforceability of any hazard insurance thereon (other than if the Trustee shall assume the duties of the Servicer pursuant to Section 7.02); the validity of the assignment of any Mortgage Loan to the Trustee or of any intervening assignment; the completeness of any Mortgage Loan; the performance or enforcement of any Mortgage Loan (other than if the Trustee shall assume the duties of the Servicer pursuant to Section 7.02); the compliance by the Depositor, the Originator, the Seller or the Servicer with any warranty or representation made under this Agreement or in any related document or the accuracy of any such warranty or representation prior to the Trustee’s receipt of notice or other discovery of any non-compliance therewith or any breach thereof; any investment of monies by or at the direction of the Servicer or any loss resulting therefrom, it being understood that the Trust Administrator shall remain responsible for any Trust property that it may hold in its individual capacity; the acts or omissions of any of the Servicer (other than if the Trust Administrator shall assume the duties of the Servicer pursuant to Section 7.02), any Sub-Servicer or any Mortgagor; any action of the Servicer (other than if the Trustee shall assume the duties of the Servicer pursuant to Section 7.02), or any Sub-Servicer taken in the name of the Trust Administrator; the failure of a Servicer or any Sub-Servicer to act or perform any duties required of it as agent of the Trust Administrator hereunder; or any action by the Trust Administrator taken at the instruction of the Servicer (other than if the Trustee shall assume the duties of the Servicer pursuant to Section 7.02); provided, however, that the foregoing shall not relieve the Trustee of its obligation to perform its duties under this Agreement, including, without limitation, the Trustee’s duty to review the Mortgage Files pursuant to Section 2.01. Neither the Trust Administrator nor the Trustee shall have responsibility for filing any financing or continuation statement in any public office at any time or to otherwise perfect or maintain the perfection of any security interest or lien granted to it hereunder (unless the Trustee shall have become the successor Servicer).
 
SECTION 8.04  
Trustee and Trust Administrator May Own Certificates.
 
The Trustee and the Trust Administrator in its individual or any other capacity may become the owner or pledgee of Certificates with the same rights as it would have if it were not Trustee or Trust Administrator may transact any banking and trust business with the Originator, the Servicer, the Depositor or their Affiliates.
 
SECTION 8.05  
Trust Administrator and Trustee Compensation and Expenses.
 
(a)  The Trustee will be paid by the Master Servicer pursuant to a side letter between each other.
 
(b)  The Trustee, the Trust Administrator or any director, officer, employee or agent of any of them, shall be indemnified by the Trust Fund and held harmless against any loss, liability or expense (not including expenses and disbursements incurred or made by the Trustee or the Trust Administrator, including the compensation and the expenses and disbursements of its agents and counsel, in the ordinary course of the Trustee’s or the Trust Administrator’s performance in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement) incurred by the Trustee or by the Trust Administrator arising out of or in connection with the acceptance or administration of the obligations and duties of the Trustee or the Trust Administrator under this Agreement, other than any loss, liability or expense (i) resulting from a breach of the Servicer’s or the Master Servicer’s obligations and duties under this Agreement for which the Trustee or the Trust Administrator, as applicable, is indemnified under Section 8.05(b) or (ii) any loss, liability or expense incurred by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or negligence of the Trustee or of the Trust Administrator, as applicable, in the performance of its duties hereunder or by reason of the Trustee’s or the Trust Administrator’s, as applicable, reckless disregard of obligations and duties hereunder or as a result of a breach of the Trustee’s or the Trust Administrator’s, as applicable, obligations under Article X hereof. Any amounts payable to the Trustee, the Trust Administrator or any director, officer, employee or agent of the Trustee or the Trust Administrator, in respect of the indemnification provided by this Section 8.05, or pursuant to any other right of reimbursement from the Trust Fund that the Trustee, the Trust Administrator or any director, officer, employee or agent of the Trustee or the Trust Administrator, may have hereunder in its capacity as such, may be withdrawn by the Trust Administrator from the Distribution Account at any time. The foregoing indemnity shall survive the resignation or removal of the Trustee or the Trust Administrator.
 
SECTION 8.06  
Eligibility Requirements for Trustee and Trust Administrator.
 
Each of the Trustee and the Trust Administrator hereunder shall at all times be an entity duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the United States of America or any state thereof, authorized under such laws to exercise corporate trust powers, having a combined capital and surplus of at least $50,000,000 and subject to supervision or examination by federal or state authority. If such entity publishes reports of condition at least annually, pursuant to law or to the requirements of the aforesaid supervising or examining authority, then for the purposes of this Section 8.06, the combined capital and surplus of such entity shall be deemed to be its combined capital and surplus as set forth in its most recent report of condition so published. The principal offices of each of the Trustee and the Trust Administrator (other than the initial Trustee and initial Trust Administrator) shall be in a state with respect to which an Opinion of Counsel has been delivered to such Trustee or Trust Administrator, as applicable, at the time such Trustee or Trust Administrator, as applicable, is appointed Trustee or Trust Administrator, as applicable, to the effect that the Trust will not be a taxable entity under the laws of such state. In case at any time the Trustee or the Trust Administrator shall cease to be eligible in accordance with the provisions of this Section 8.06, the Trustee or the Trust Administrator, as applicable, shall resign immediately in the manner and with the effect specified in Section 8.07.
 
SECTION 8.07  
Resignation or Removal of Trustee or Trust Administrator.
 
The Trustee or the Trust Administrator may at any time resign and be discharged from the trusts hereby created by giving written notice thereof to the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, each Rating Agency and, if the Trustee is resigning, to the Trust Administrator, or, if the Trust Administrator is resigning, to the Trustee. Upon receiving such notice of resignation, the Depositor shall promptly appoint a successor Trustee or Trust Administrator, (which may be the same Person in the event both the Trustee and the Trust Administrator resign or are removed) by written instrument, in duplicate, one copy of which instrument shall be delivered to the resigning Trustee or Trust Administrator, as applicable, and one copy to the successor Trustee or Trust Administrator. If no successor Trustee or Trust Administrator, as applicable, shall have been so appointed and having accepted appointment within 30 days after the giving of such notice of resignation, the resigning Trustee or Trust Administrator may petition any court of competent jurisdiction for the appointment of a successor Trustee or Trust Administrator, as applicable.
 
If the Trust Administrator and the Master Servicer are the same entity, then at any time the Trust Administrator resigns or is removed as Trust Administrator, the Master Servicer shall also be removed hereunder.
 
If at any time the Trustee or the Trust Administrator shall cease to be eligible in accordance with the provisions of Section 8.06 and shall fail to resign after written request therefor by the Depositor (or in the case of the Trust Administrator, the Trustee), or if at any time the Trustee or the Trust Administrator shall be legally unable to act, or shall be adjudged bankrupt or insolvent, or a receiver of the Trustee or the Trust Administrator or of its property shall be appointed, or any public officer shall take charge or control of the Trustee or the Trust Administrator or of its property or affairs for the purpose of rehabilitation, conservation or liquidation, then the Depositor, the Servicer or the Master Servicer may remove the Trustee or the Trust Administrator, as applicable. If the Depositor, the Servicer or the Master Servicer removes the Trustee or the Trust Administrator under the authority of the immediately preceding sentence, the Depositor shall promptly appoint a successor Trustee or Trust Administrator, as applicable, by written instrument, in duplicate, one copy of which instrument shall be delivered to the Trustee or Trust Administrator so removed and one copy to the successor Trustee or Trust Administrator.
 
The Majority Certificateholders may at any time remove the Trustee or Trust Administrator by written instrument or instruments delivered to the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Depositor, the Trust Administrator and the Trustee; the Depositor shall thereupon use its best efforts to appoint a successor trustee in accordance with this Section.
 
Any resignation or removal of the Trustee or Trust Administrator and appointment of a successor Trustee or Trust Administrator pursuant to any of the provisions of this Section 8.07 shall not become effective until acceptance of appointment by the successor trustee as provided in Section 8.08.
 
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the Master Servicer and the Trust Administrator shall at all times be the same Person.
 
SECTION 8.08  
Successor Trustee.
 
Any successor Trustee or Trust Administrator appointed as provided in Section 8.07 shall execute, acknowledge and deliver to the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer and to its predecessor Trustee or Trust Administrator an instrument accepting such appointment hereunder, and thereupon the resignation or removal of the predecessor Trustee or Trust Administrator shall become effective, and such successor Trustee or Trust Administrator, without any further act, deed or conveyance, shall become fully vested with all the rights, powers, duties and obligations of its predecessor hereunder, with like effect as if originally named as Trustee or Trust Administrator. The Depositor, the Master Servicer, the Servicer and the predecessor Trustee or Trust Administrator shall execute and deliver such instruments and do such other things as may reasonably be required for fully and certainly vesting and confirming in the successor Trustee Trust Administrator all such rights, powers, duties and obligations.
 
No successor Trustee or Trust Administrator shall accept appointment as provided in this Section 8.08 unless at the time of such acceptance such successor Trustee or Trust Administrator shall be eligible under the provisions of Section 8.06 and the appointment of such successor Trustee or Trust Administrator shall not result in a downgrading of the Regular Certificates by any Rating Agency, as evidenced by a letter from each Rating Agency.
 
Upon acceptance of appointment by a successor Trustee or Trust Administrator as provided in this Section 8.08, the successor Trustee or Trust Administrator shall mail notice of the appointment of a successor Trustee or Trust Administrator hereunder to all Holders of Certificates at their addresses as shown in the Certificate Register and to each Rating Agency.
 
SECTION 8.09  
Merger or Consolidation of Trustee or Trust Administrator.
 
Any entity into which the Trustee or the Trust Administrator may be merged or converted or with which it may be consolidated, or any entity resulting from any merger, conversion or consolidation to which the Trustee or the Trust Administrator shall be a party, or any entity succeeding to the business of the Trustee or Trust Administrator, shall be the successor of the Trustee or the Trust Administrator hereunder, as applicable, provided such entity shall be eligible under the provisions of Section 8.06 and 8.08, without the execution or filing of any paper or any further act on the part of any of the parties hereto, anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding.
 
SECTION 8.10  
Appointment of Co-Trustee or Separate Trustee.
 
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, at any time, for the purpose of meeting any legal requirements of any jurisdiction in which any part of the Trust or any Mortgaged Property may at the time be located, the Depositor and the Trustee acting jointly shall have the power and shall execute and deliver all instruments to appoint one or more Persons approved by the Trustee to act as co-Trustee or co-Trustees, jointly with the Trustee, or separate trustee or separate Trustees, of all or any part of the Trust, and to vest in such Person or Persons, in such capacity and for the benefit of the Certificateholders, such title to the Trust, or any part thereof, and, subject to the other provisions of this Section 8.10, such powers, duties, obligations, rights and trusts as the Servicer and the Trustee may consider necessary or desirable. Any such co-trustee or separate trustee shall be subject to the written approval of the Servicer. If the Servicer shall not have joined in such appointment within 15 days after the receipt by it of a request so to do, or in the case a Servicer Event of Termination shall have occurred and be continuing, the Trustee alone shall have the power to make such appointment. No co-Trustee or separate trustee hereunder shall be required to meet the terms of eligibility as a successor trustee under Section 8.06, and no notice to Certificateholders of the appointment of any co-trustee or separate trustee shall be required under Section 8.08. The Servicer shall be responsible for the fees of any co-trustee or separate trustee appointed hereunder.
 
Every separate trustee and co-trustee shall, to the extent permitted by law, be appointed and act subject to the following provisions and conditions:
 
(i)  all rights, powers, duties and obligations conferred or imposed upon the Trustee shall be conferred or imposed upon and exercised or performed by the Trustee and such separate trustee or co-Trustee jointly (it being understood that such separate trustee or co-trustee is not authorized to act separately without the Trustee joining in such act), except to the extent that under any law of any jurisdiction in which any particular act or acts are to be performed (whether as Trustee hereunder or as successor to the Master Servicer hereunder), the Trustee shall be incompetent or unqualified to perform such act or acts, in which event such rights, powers, duties and obligations (including the holding of title to the Trust or any portion thereof in any such jurisdiction) shall be exercised and performed singly by such separate trustee or co-Trustee, but solely at the direction of the Trustee;
 
(ii)  no trustee hereunder shall be held personally liable by reason of any act or omission of any other trustee hereunder; and
 
(iii)  the Servicer and the Trustee, acting jointly, may at any time accept the resignation of or remove any separate trustee or co-trustee except that following the occurrence of a Servicer Event of Termination, the Trustee acting alone may accept the resignation or remove any separate trustee or co-trustee.
 
Any notice, request or other writing given to the Trustee shall be deemed to have been given to each of the then separate trustees and co-Trustees, as effectively as if given to each of them. Every instrument appointing any separate trustee or co-Trustee shall refer to this Agreement and the conditions of this Article VIII. Each separate trustee and co-Trustee, upon its acceptance of the trusts conferred, shall be vested with the estates or property specified in its instrument of appointment, either jointly with the Trustee or separately, as may be provided therein, subject to all the provisions of this Agreement, specifically including every provision of this Agreement relating to the conduct of, affecting the liability of, or affording protection to, the Trustee. Every such instrument shall be filed with the Trustee and a copy thereof given to the Depositor and the Servicer.
 
Any separate trustee or co-Trustee may, at any time, constitute the Trustee, its agent or attorney-in-fact, with full power and authority, to the extent not prohibited by law, to do any lawful act under or in respect of this Agreement on its behalf and in its name. If any separate trustee or co-Trustee shall die, become incapable of acting, resign or be removed, all of its estates, properties, rights, remedies and trusts shall vest in and be exercised by the Trustee, to the extent permitted by law, without the appointment of a new or successor Trustee.
 
SECTION 8.11  
Limitation of Liability.
 
The Certificates are executed by the Trust Administrator, not in its individual capacity but solely as Trust Administrator of the Trust, in the exercise of the powers and authority conferred and vested in it by this Agreement. Each of the undertakings and agreements made on the part of the Trust Administrator in the Certificates is made and intended not as a personal undertaking or agreement by the Trust Administrator but is made and intended for the purpose of binding only the Trust.
 
SECTION 8.12  
Trustee May Enforce Claims Without Possession of Certificates.
 
(a)  All rights of action and claims under this Agreement or the Certificates may be prosecuted and enforced by the Trustee without the possession of any of the Certificates or the production thereof in any proceeding relating thereto, and such proceeding instituted by the Trustee shall be brought in its own name or in its capacity as Trustee for the benefit of all Holders of such Certificates, subject to the provisions of this Agreement. Any recovery of judgment shall, after provision for the payment of the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursement and advances of the Trustee, its agents and counsel, be for the ratable benefit of the Certificateholders in respect of which such judgment has been recovered.
 
(b)  The Trustee shall afford the Seller, the Depositor, the Servicer and each Certificateholder upon reasonable prior notice during normal business hours, access to all records maintained by the Trustee in respect of its duties hereunder and access to officers of the Trustee responsible for performing such duties. Upon request, the Trustee shall furnish the Depositor, the Servicer and any requesting Certificateholder with its most recent financial statements. The Trustee shall cooperate fully with the Seller, the Servicer, the Depositor and such Certificateholder and shall make available to the Seller, the Servicer, the Depositor and such Certificateholder for review and copying such books, documents or records as may be requested with respect to the Trustee’s duties hereunder. The Seller, the Depositor, the Servicer and the Certificateholders shall not have any responsibility or liability for any action or failure to act by the Trustee and are not obligated to supervise the performance of the Trustee under this Agreement or otherwise.
 
SECTION 8.13  
Suits for Enforcement.
 
In case a Servicer Event of Termination or other default by the Servicer or the Depositor hereunder shall occur and be continuing, the Trustee, shall, at the direction of the Majority Certificateholders, or may, proceed to protect and enforce its rights and the rights of the Certificateholders under this Agreement by a suit, action or proceeding in equity or at law or otherwise, whether for the specific performance of any covenant or agreement contained in this Agreement or in aid of the execution of any power granted in this Agreement or for the enforcement of any other legal, equitable or other remedy, as the Trustee, being advised by counsel, and subject to the foregoing, shall deem most effectual to protect and enforce any of the rights of the Trustee and the Certificateholders.
 
SECTION 8.14  
Waiver of Bond Requirement.
 
The Trustee shall be relieved of, and each Certificateholder hereby waives, any requirement of any jurisdiction in which the Trust, or any part thereof, may be located that the Trustee post a bond or other surety with any court, agency or body whatsoever.
 
SECTION 8.15  
Waiver of Inventory, Accounting and Appraisal Requirement.
 
The Trustee shall be relieved of, and each Certificateholder hereby waives, any requirement of any jurisdiction in which the Trust, or any part thereof, may be located that the Trustee file any inventory, accounting or appraisal of the Trust with any court, agency or body at any time or in any manner whatsoever.
 
 

 
ARTICLE IX
 
REMIC ADMINISTRATION
 
SECTION 9.01  
REMIC Administration.
 
(a)  REMIC elections as set forth in the Preliminary Statement shall be made by the Trustee on Form 1066 or other appropriate federal tax or information return for the taxable year ending on the last day of the calendar year in which the Certificates are issued. The regular interests and residual interest in each REMIC shall be as designated in the Preliminary Statement.
 
(b)  The Closing Date is hereby designated as the “Startup Day” of each REMIC within the meaning of section 860G(a)(9) of the Code.
 
(c)  The Trust Administrator shall pay any and all expenses relating to any tax audit of any REMIC (including, but not limited to, any professional fees or any administrative or judicial proceedings with respect to any Trust REMIC that involve the Internal Revenue Service or state tax authorities), including the expense of obtaining any tax related Opinion of Counsel. The Trust Administrator shall be entitled to reimbursement of expenses incurred pursuant to this Section 9.01(c) to the extent provided in Section 8.05.
 
(d)  The Trust Administrator shall prepare, sign and file, all of the REMICs’ federal and state tax and information returns (including Form 8811) as the direct representative each REMIC created hereunder. The expenses of preparing and filing such returns shall be borne by the Trust Administrator.
 
(e)  The Holder of the Class R Certificate at any time holding the largest Percentage Interest thereof shall be the “tax matters person” as defined in the REMIC Provisions (the related “Tax Matters Person”) with respect to REMIC 1, REMIC 2 and REMIC 3 and shall act as Tax Matters Person for each such REMIC. The Holder of the Class R-X Certificate at any time holding the largest Percentage Interest thereof shall be the Tax Matters Person with respect to REMIC 4, REMIC 5 and REMIC 6, and shall act as Tax Matters Person for each such REMIC. The Trust Administrator, as agent for the Tax Matters Person, shall perform on behalf of each REMIC all reporting and other tax compliance duties that are the responsibility of such REMIC under the Code, the REMIC Provisions, or other compliance guidance issued by the Internal Revenue Service or any state or local taxing authority. Among its other duties, if required by the Code, the REMIC Provisions, or other such guidance, the Trust Administrator, as agent for the Tax Matters Person, shall provide (i) to the Treasury or other governmental authority such information as is necessary for the application of any tax relating to the transfer of a Residual Certificate to any disqualified person or organization upon reasonable additional compensation and (ii) to the Certificateholders such information or reports as are required by the Code or REMIC Provisions. The Trust Administrator, as agent for the Tax Matters Person, shall represent each REMIC in any administrative or judicial proceedings relating to an examination or audit by any governmental taxing authority, request an administrative adjustment as to any taxable year of any REMIC, enter into settlement agreements with any government taxing agency, extend any statute of limitations relating to any item of any REMIC and otherwise act on behalf of any REMIC in relation to any tax matter involving the Trust.
 
(f)  The Trust Administrator, the Master Servicer, the Servicer and the Holders of Certificates shall take any action or cause any REMIC to take any action necessary to create or maintain the status of each REMIC as a REMIC under the REMIC Provisions and shall assist each other as necessary to create or maintain such status. None of the Trustee, the Trust Administrator, the Servicer or the Holder of any Residual Certificate shall take any action, cause any REMIC created hereunder to take any action or fail to take (or fail to cause to be taken) any action that, under the REMIC Provisions, if taken or not taken, as the case may be, could (i) endanger the status of such REMIC as a REMIC or (ii) result in the imposition of a tax upon such REMIC (including but not limited to the tax on prohibited transactions as defined in Code Section 860F(a)(2) and the tax on prohibited contributions set forth on Section 860G(d) of the Code) (either such event, an “Adverse REMIC Event”) unless the Trustee, the Trust Administrator and the Servicer have received an Opinion of Counsel, (at the expense of the party seeking to take such action) to the effect that the contemplated action will not endanger such status or result in the imposition of such a tax. In addition, prior to taking any action with respect to any REMIC created hereunder or the assets therein, or causing such REMIC to take any action, which is not expressly permitted under the terms of this Agreement, any Holder of a Residual Certificate will consult with the Trustee, the Trust Administrator and the Servicer, or their respective designees, in writing, with respect to whether such action could cause an Adverse REMIC Event to occur with respect to any REMIC, and no such Person shall take any such action or cause any REMIC to take any such action as to which the Trustee, the Trust Administrator or the Master Servicer has advised it in writing that an Adverse REMIC Event could occur.
 
(g)  Each Holder of a Residual Certificate shall pay when due any and all taxes imposed on each REMIC created hereunder by federal or state governmental authorities. To the extent that such Trust taxes are not paid by a Residual Certificateholder, the Trust Administrator shall pay any remaining REMIC taxes out of current or future amounts otherwise distributable to the Holder of the Residual Certificate in the REMICs or, if no such amounts are available, out of other amounts held in the Distribution Account, and shall reduce amounts otherwise payable to Holders of regular interests in the related REMIC. Subject to the foregoing, in the event that a REMIC incurs a state or local tax, including franchise taxes, as a result of a determination that such REMIC is domiciled in the State of California for state tax purposes by virtue of the location of the Servicer, the Servicer agrees to pay on behalf of such REMIC when due, any and all state and local taxes imposed as a result of such a determination, in the event that the Holder of the related Residual Certificate fails to pay such taxes, if any, when imposed.
 
(h)  The Trust Administrator, as agent for the Tax Matters Person, shall, for federal income tax purposes, maintain books and records with respect to each REMIC created hereunder on a calendar year and on an accrual basis.
 
(i)  No additional contributions of assets shall be made to any REMIC created hereunder, except as expressly provided in this Agreement with respect to eligible substitute mortgage loans.
 
(j)  None of the Trustee, the Trust Administrator, the Servicer or the Master Servicer shall enter into any arrangement by which any REMIC created hereunder will receive a fee or other compensation for services.
 
(k)  [Reserved].
 
(l)  The Trust Administrator will apply for an Employee Identification Number from the Internal Revenue Service via a Form SS-4 or other acceptable method for all tax entities and shall complete the Form 8811.
 
SECTION 9.02  
Prohibited Transactions and Activities.
 
None of the Depositor, the Servicer , the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or the Trustee shall sell, dispose of, or substitute for any of the Mortgage Loans, except in a disposition pursuant to (i) the foreclosure of a Mortgage Loan, (ii) the bankruptcy of the Trust Fund, (iii) the termination of any REMIC created hereunder pursuant to Article X of this Agreement, (iv) a substitution pursuant to Article II of this Agreement or (v) a repurchase of Mortgage Loans pursuant to Article II of this Agreement, nor acquire any assets for any REMIC, nor sell or dispose of any investments in the Distribution Account for gain, nor accept any contributions to either REMIC after the Closing Date, unless it has received an Opinion of Counsel (at the expense of the party causing such sale, disposition, or substitution) that such disposition, acquisition, substitution, or acceptance will not (a) affect adversely the status of any REMIC created hereunder as a REMIC or of the interests therein other than the Residual Certificates as the regular interests therein, (b) affect the distribution of interest or principal on the Certificates, (c) result in the encumbrance of the assets transferred or assigned to the Trust Fund (except pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement) or (d) cause any REMIC created hereunder to be subject to a tax on prohibited transactions or prohibited contributions pursuant to the REMIC Provisions.
 
SECTION 9.03  
Indemnification with Respect to Certain Taxes and Loss of REMIC Status.
 
(a)  In the event that any REMIC fails to qualify as a REMIC, loses its status as a REMIC, or incurs federal, state or local taxes as a result of a prohibited transaction or prohibited contribution under the REMIC Provisions due to the negligent performance by the Servicer of its duties and obligations set forth herein, the Servicer shall indemnify the Trustee, the Master Servicer, the Servicer, the Trust Administrator and the Trust Fund against any and all losses, claims, damages, liabilities or expenses (“Losses”) resulting from such negligence; provided, however, that the Servicer shall not be liable for any such Losses attributable to the action or inaction of the Master Servicer, the Trustee, the Trust Administrator, the Depositor or the Holder of such Residual Certificate, as applicable, nor for any such Losses resulting from misinformation provided by the Holder of such Residual Certificate on which the Servicer has relied. The foregoing shall not be deemed to limit or restrict the rights and remedies of the Holder of such Residual Certificate now or hereafter existing at law or in equity. Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, in no event shall the Servicer have any liability (1) for any action or omission that is taken in accordance with and in compliance with the express terms of, or which is expressly permitted by the terms of, this Agreement, (2) for any Losses other than arising out of a negligent performance by the Servicer of its duties and obligations set forth herein, and (3) for any special or consequential damages to Certificateholders (in addition to payment of principal and interest on the Certificates).
 
(b)  In the event that any REMIC fails to qualify as a REMIC, loses its status as a REMIC, or incurs federal, state or local taxes as a result of a prohibited transaction or prohibited contribution under the REMIC Provisions due to the negligent performance by the Trust Administrator of its duties and obligations set forth herein, the Trust Administrator shall indemnify the Trust Fund against any and all Losses resulting from such negligence; provided, however, that the Trust Administrator shall not be liable for any such Losses attributable to the action or inaction of the Servicer, the Depositor or the Holder of such Residual Certificate, as applicable, nor for any such Losses resulting from misinformation provided by the Holder of such Residual Certificate on which the Trust Administrator has relied. The foregoing shall not be deemed to limit or restrict the rights and remedies of the Holder of such Residual Certificate now or hereafter existing at law or in equity. Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, in no event shall the Trust Administrator have any liability (1) for any action or omission that is taken in accordance with and in compliance with the express terms of, or which is expressly permitted by the terms of, this Agreement, (2) for any Losses other than arising out of a negligent performance by the Trust Administrator of its duties and obligations set forth herein, and (3) for any special or consequential damages to Certificateholders (in addition to payment of principal and interest on the Certificates).
 
 

 
ARTICLE X
 
TERMINATION
 
SECTION 10.01  
Termination.
 
(a)  The respective obligations and responsibilities of the Servicer, the Depositor, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator and the Trustee created hereby (other than the obligation of the Trust Administrator to make certain payments to Certificateholders after the final Distribution Date and the obligation of the Servicer to send certain notices as hereinafter set forth) shall terminate upon notice to the Trust Administrator upon the earliest of (i) the Distribution Date on which the Certificate Principal Balances of the Regular Certificates have been reduced to zero, (ii) the final payment or other liquidation of the last Mortgage Loan in the Trust, (iii) the optional purchase by the Terminator of the Mortgage Loans as described below and (iv) the Distribution Date in March 2036. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall the trust created hereby continue beyond the expiration of 21 years from the death of the last survivor of the descendants of Joseph P. Kennedy, the late ambassador of the United States to the Court of St. James’s, living on the date hereof.
 
The Master Servicer, or if the Master Servicer fails to exercise such option the Servicer, (in such capacity, the “Terminator”), may, at its option, terminate this Agreement on any date on which the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related Due Period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related Prepayment Period) on such date is equal to or less than 10% of the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans on the Cut-off Date, by purchasing, on the next succeeding Distribution Date, all of the outstanding Mortgage Loans and REO Properties at a price equal to the greater of (i) the Stated Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans (after giving effect to scheduled payments of principal due during the related Due Period, to the extent received or advanced, and unscheduled collections of principal received during the related Prepayment Period) and the appraised value of the REO Properties and (ii) fair market value of the Mortgage Loans and REO Properties (as determined and as agreed upon as of the close of business on the third Business Day next preceding the date upon which notice of any such termination is furnished to the related Certificateholders pursuant to Section 10.01(c) by (x) the Terminator, (y) the Holders of a majority in Percentage Interest in the Class C Certificates and (z) if the Fixed Rate Certificates and the Floating Rate Certificates will not receive all amounts owed to it as a result of the termination, the Trust Administrator, provided that if this clause (z) applies to such determination, such determination shall be based solely upon an appraisal obtained as provided in the last sentence of this paragraph), plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon at the weighted average of the Mortgage Rates through the end of the Due Period preceding the final Distribution Date plus unreimbursed Servicing Advances, Advances, any unpaid Servicing Fees allocable to such Mortgage Loans and REO Properties and any accrued and unpaid Net WAC Rate Carryover Amounts and any Swap Termination payment payable to the Swap Provider (the “Termination Price”); provided, however, such option may only be exercised if the Termination Price is sufficient to result in the payment of all interest accrued on, as well as amounts necessary to retire the principal balance of, each class of notes issued pursuant to the Indenture. If the determination of the fair market value of the Mortgage Loans and REO Properties shall be required to be made and agreed upon by the Terminator, the Holders of a majority in Percentage Interest in the Class C Certificates and the Trust Administrator as provided in (ii) above, such determination shall be based on an appraisal of the value of the Mortgage Loans and REO Properties conducted by an independent appraiser mutually agreed upon by the Terminator, the Holders of a majority in Percentage Interest in the Class C Certificates and the Trust Administrator in their reasonable discretion, and (A) such appraisal shall be obtained at no expense to the Trustee and (B) the Trust Administrator may conclusively rely on, and shall be protected in relying on, such appraisal.
 
By acceptance of a Residual Certificate, the Holders of the Residual Certificates agree, in connection with any termination hereunder, to assign and transfer any amounts in excess of par, and to the extent received in respect of such termination, to pay any such amounts to the Holders of the Class C Certificates.
 
In connection with any such purchase pursuant to the preceding paragraph, the Terminator shall deposit in the Distribution Account all amounts then on deposit in the Collection Account, which deposit shall be deemed to have occurred immediately preceding such purchase.
 
Any such purchase shall be accomplished by deposit into the Distribution Account on the Determination Date before such Distribution Date of the Termination Price.
 
(b)  Notice of any termination, specifying the Distribution Date (which shall be a date that would otherwise be a Distribution Date) upon which the Certificateholders may surrender their Certificates to the Trust Administrator for payment of the final distribution and cancellation, shall be given promptly by the Trust Administrator upon the Trust Administrator receiving notice of such date from the Terminator, by letter to the Certificateholders mailed not earlier than the 15th day and not later than the 25th day of the month next preceding the month of such final distribution specifying (1) the Distribution Date upon which final distribution of the Certificates will be made upon presentation and surrender of such Certificates at the office or agency of the Trust Administrator therein designated, (2) the amount of any such final distribution and (3) that the Record Date otherwise applicable to such Distribution Date is not applicable, distributions being made only upon presentation and surrender of the Certificates at the office or agency of the Trust Administrator therein specified.
 
(c)  Upon presentation and surrender of the Certificates, the Trust Administrator shall cause to be distributed to the Holders of the Certificates on the Distribution Date for such final distribution, in proportion to the Percentage Interests of their respective Class and to the extent that funds are available for such purpose, an amount equal to the amount required to be distributed to such Holders in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.01 for such Distribution Date. By acceptance of the Residual Certificates, the Holders of the Residual Certificates agree, in connection with any termination hereunder, to assign and transfer any amounts in excess of the par value of the Mortgage Loans, and to the extent received in respect of such termination, to pay any such amounts to the Holders of the Class C Certificates.
 
(d)  In the event that all Certificateholders shall not surrender their Certificates for final payment and cancellation on or before such final Distribution Date, the Trust Administrator shall promptly following such date cause all funds in the Distribution Account not distributed in final distribution to Certificateholders to be withdrawn therefrom and credited to the remaining Certificateholders by depositing such funds in a separate Servicing Account for the benefit of such Certificateholders, and the Servicer (if the Servicer has exercised its right to purchase the Mortgage Loans) or the Trust Administrator (in any other case) shall give a second written notice to the remaining Certificateholders, to surrender their Certificates for cancellation and receive the final distribution with respect thereto. If within nine months after the second notice all the Certificates shall not have been surrendered for cancellation, the Residual Certificateholders shall be entitled to all unclaimed funds and other assets which remain subject hereto, and the Trust Administrator upon transfer of such funds shall be discharged of any responsibility for such funds, and the Certificateholders shall look to the Residual Certificateholders for payment.
 
SECTION 10.02  
Additional Termination Requirements.
 
(a)  In the event that the Terminator exercises its purchase option as provided in Section 10.01, each REMIC shall be terminated in accordance with the following additional requirements, unless the Trust Administrator shall have been furnished with an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that the failure of the Trust to comply with the requirements of this Section will not (i) result in the imposition of taxes on “prohibited transactions” of the Trust as defined in Section 860F of the Code or (ii) cause any REMIC constituting part of the Trust Fund to fail to qualify as a REMIC at any time that any Certificates are outstanding:
 
(i)  Within 90 days prior to the final Distribution Date, the Terminator shall adopt and the Trust Administrator shall sign a plan of complete liquidation of each REMIC created hereunder meeting the requirements of a “Qualified Liquidation” under Section 860F of the Code and any regulations thereunder; and
 
(ii)  At or after the time of adoption of such a plan of complete liquidation and at or prior to the final Distribution Date, the Trust Administrator shall sell all of the assets of the Trust Fund to the Terminator for cash pursuant to the terms of the plan of complete liquidation.
 
(b)  By their acceptance of Certificates, the Holders thereof hereby agree to appoint the Trust Administrator as their attorney in fact to: (i) adopt such a plan of complete liquidation (and the Certificateholders hereby appoint the Trust Administrator as their attorney in fact to sign such plan) as appropriate and (ii) to take such other action in connection therewith as may be reasonably required to carry out such plan of complete liquidation all in accordance with the terms hereof.
 
 

 
ARTICLE XI
 
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
 
SECTION 11.01  
Amendment.
 
This Agreement may be amended from time to time by the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator and the Trustee; and without the consent of the Certificateholders (i) to cure any ambiguity, (ii) to correct or supplement any provisions herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provisions herein or (iii) to make any other provisions with respect to matters or questions arising under this Agreement which shall not be inconsistent with the provisions of this Agreement; provided that such action shall not as evidenced by either (a) an Opinion of Counsel delivered to the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trustee and the Trust Administrator or (b) written notice to the Depositor, the Servicer the Master Servicer, the Trustee and the Trust Administrator from each Rating Agency that such action will not result in the reduction or withdrawal of the rating of any outstanding Class of Certificates with respect to which it is a Rating Agency, adversely affect in any material respect the interests of any Certificateholder. No amendment shall be deemed to adversely affect in any material respect the interests of any Certificateholder who shall have consented thereto, and no Opinion of Counsel or Rating Agency confirmation shall be required to address the effect of any such amendment on any such consenting Certificateholder.
 
In addition, this Agreement may be amended from time to time by the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator, and the Trustee with the consent of the Majority Certificateholders for the purpose of adding any provisions to or changing in any manner or eliminating any of the provisions of this Agreement or of modifying in any manner the rights of the Swap Provider or the Holders of Certificates; provided, however, that no such amendment or waiver shall (x) reduce in any manner the amount of, or delay the timing of, payments on the Certificates or distributions which are required to be made on any Certificate without the consent of the Holder of such Certificate, (y) adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Swap Provider or the Holders of any Class of Certificates (as evidenced by either (i) an Opinion of Counsel delivered to the Trustee or (ii) written notice to the Depositor, the Servicer the Master Servicer and the Trustee from each Rating Agency that such action will not result in the reduction or withdrawal of the rating of any outstanding Class of Certificates with respect to which it is a Rating Agency) in a manner other than as described in clause (x) above, without the consent of the Holders of Certificates of such Class evidencing at least a 66% Percentage Interest in such Class, or (z) reduce the percentage of Voting Rights required by clause (y) above without the consent of the Holders of all Certificates of such Class then outstanding. Upon approval of an amendment, a copy of such amendment shall be sent to the Rating Agencies.
 
Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, the Trustee and the Trust Administrator shall not consent to any amendment to this Agreement unless it shall have first received an Opinion of Counsel, delivered by (and at the expense of) the Person seeking such Amendment, to the effect that such amendment will not result in the imposition of a tax on any REMIC created hereunder constituting part of the Trust Fund pursuant to the REMIC Provisions or cause any REMIC created hereunder constituting part of the Trust to fail to qualify as a REMIC at any time that any Certificates are outstanding and that the amendment is being made in accordance with the terms hereof.
 
Notwithstanding any of the other provisions of this Section 11.01, none of the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or the Trustee shall enter into any amendment to this Agreement that adversely affects in any respect the rights and interests hereunder of the Swap Provider without the prior written consent of the Swap Provider.
 
Promptly after the execution of any such amendment the Trust Administrator shall furnish, at the expense of the Person that requested the amendment if such Person is the Servicer (but in no event at the expense of the Trustee or the Trust Administrator), otherwise at the expense of the Trust, a copy of such amendment and the Opinion of Counsel referred to in the immediately preceding paragraph to the Servicer and each Rating Agency.
 
It shall not be necessary for the consent of Certificateholders under this Section 11.01 to approve the particular form of any proposed amendment; instead it shall be sufficient if such consent shall approve the substance thereof. The manner of obtaining such consents and of evidencing the authorization of the execution thereof by Certificateholders shall be subject to such reasonable regulations as the Trust Administrator may prescribe.
 
The Trustee and the Trust Administrator may, but neither shall be obligated to, enter into any amendment pursuant to this Section 11.01 that affects its rights, duties and immunities under this Agreement or otherwise.
 
SECTION 11.02  
Recordation of Agreement; Counterparts.
 
To the extent permitted by applicable law, this Agreement is subject to recordation in all appropriate public offices for real property records in all the counties or other comparable jurisdictions in which any or all of the properties subject to the Mortgages are situated, and in any other appropriate public recording office or elsewhere, such recordation to be effected by the Servicer at the expense of the Trust, but only upon direction of the Certificateholders accompanied by an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that such recordation materially and beneficially affects the interests of the Certificateholders.
 
For the purpose of facilitating the recordation of this Agreement as herein provided and for other purposes, this Agreement may be executed simultaneously in any number of counterparts, each of which counterparts shall be deemed to be an original, and such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same instrument.
 
SECTION 11.03  
Limitation on Rights of Certificateholders.
 
The death or incapacity of any Certificateholder shall not (i) operate to terminate this Agreement or the Trust, (ii) entitle such Certificateholder’s legal representatives or heirs to claim an accounting or to take any action or proceeding in any court for a partition or winding up of the Trust, or (iii) otherwise affect the rights, obligations and liabilities of the parties hereto or any of them.
 
Except as expressly provided for herein, no Certificateholder shall have any right to vote or in any manner otherwise control the operation and management of the Trust, or the obligations of the parties hereto, nor shall anything herein set forth or contained in the terms of the Certificates be construed so as to constitute the Certificateholders from time to time as partners or members of an association; nor shall any Certificateholder be under any liability to any third person by reason of any action taken by the parties to this Agreement pursuant to any provision hereof.
 
No Certificateholder shall have any right by virtue of any provision of this Agreement to institute any suit, action or proceeding in equity or at law upon or under or with respect to this Agreement, unless such Holder previously shall have given to the Trustee a written notice of default and of the continuance thereof, as hereinbefore provided, and unless also the Holders of Certificates entitled to at least 25% of the Voting Rights shall have made written request upon the Trustee to institute such action, suit or proceeding in its own name as Trustee hereunder and shall have offered to the Trustee such reasonable indemnity as it may require against the costs, expenses and liabilities to be incurred therein or thereby, and the Trustee for 15 days after its receipt of such notice, request and offer of indemnity, shall have neglected or refused to institute any such action, suit or proceeding. It is understood and intended, and expressly covenanted by each Certificateholder with every other Certificateholder and the Trustee, that no one or more Holders of Certificates shall have any right in any manner whatever by virtue of any provision of this Agreement to affect, disturb or prejudice the rights of the Holders of any other of such Certificates, or to obtain or seek to obtain priority over or preference to any other such Holder, which priority or preference is not otherwise provided for herein, or to enforce any right under this Agreement, except in the manner herein provided and for the equal, ratable and common benefit of all Certificateholders. For the protection and enforcement of the provisions of this Section 11.03 each and every Certificateholder and the Trustee shall be entitled to such relief as can be given either at law or in equity.
 
SECTION 11.04  
Governing Law; Jurisdiction.
 
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, and the obligations, rights and remedies of the parties hereunder shall be determined in accordance with such laws. With respect to any claim arising out of this Agreement, each party irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of New York and the United States District Court located in the Borough of Manhattan in The City of New York, and each party irrevocably waives any objection which it may have at any time to the laying of venue of any suit, action or proceeding arising out of or relating hereto brought in any such courts, irrevocably waives any claim that any such suit, action or proceeding brought in any such court has been brought in any inconvenient forum and further irrevocably waives the right to object, with respect to such claim, suit, action or proceeding brought in any such court, that such court does not have jurisdiction over such party, provided that service of process has been made by any lawful means.
 
SECTION 11.05  
Notices.
 
All directions, demands and notices hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if personally delivered at or mailed by first class mail, postage prepaid, by facsimile or by express delivery service, to (a) in the case of the Servicer, 1 Home Campus, Des Moines, IA 50328-0001, Attention: John B. Brown, MAC X 2401-042, (telecopy number: (515) 213-7121), with a copy to General Counsel, 1 Home Campus, Des Moines, IA 50328-0001, MAC X 2401-06T, (telecopy number: (515) 213-5192), or such other address or telecopy number as may hereafter be furnished to the Depositor, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator and the Trustee in writing by the Servicer, (b) in the case of the Master Servicer or the Trust Administrator, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., P.O. Box 98, Columbia, Maryland 21046, Attention: Soundview 2006-2 (telecopy number (410) 715-2380), with a copy to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., 9062 Old Annapolis Road, Columbia, Maryland 21045, Attention: Soundview 2006-2 (telecopy number (410) 715-2380), and for certificate transfer purposes, with a copy to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Sixth Street and Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55479, Attention: Soundview 2006-2, or such other address or telecopy number as may hereafter be furnished to the Servicer, the Trustee and the Depositor in writing by the Master Servicer, (c) in the case of the Trustee, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, 1761 East St. Andrew Place, Santa Ana, California 92705-4934, Attention: Trust Admin—GC06S2 (telecopy number: (714) 247-6329), or such other address or telecopy number as may hereafter be furnished to the Depositor, the Servicer, the Trust Administrator and the Master Servicer in writing by the Trustee, or such other address or telecopy number as may hereafter be furnished to the Master Servicer and the Depositor in writing by the Trustee, (d) in the case of the Credit Risk Manager, 1700 Lincoln Street, Suite 1600, Denver, Colorado 80203, Attention: General Counsel, or such other address or telecopy number as may hereafter be furnished to the Depositor, the Servicer, and the Trustee and (e) in the case of the Depositor, Financial Asset Securities Corp., 600 Steamboat Road, Greenwich, Connecticut 06830, Attention: Legal, or such other address or telecopy number as may hereafter be furnished to the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator and the Trustee in writing by the Depositor. Any notice required or permitted to be mailed to a Certificateholder shall be given by first class mail, postage prepaid, at the address of such Holder as shown in the Certificate Register. Notice of the Servicer Event of Termination shall be given by telecopy and by certified mail. Any notice so mailed within the time prescribed in this Agreement shall be conclusively presumed to have duly been given when mailed, whether or not the Certificateholder receives such notice. A copy of any notice required to be telecopied hereunder shall also be mailed to the appropriate party in the manner set forth above.
 
SECTION 11.06  
Severability of Provisions.
 
If any one or more of the covenants, agreements, provisions or terms of this Agreement shall for any reason whatsoever be held invalid, then such covenants, agreements, provisions or terms shall be deemed severable from the remaining covenants, agreements, provisions or terms of this Agreement and shall in no way affect the validity or enforceability of the other provisions of this Agreement or of the Certificates or the rights of the Holders thereof.
 
SECTION 11.07  
Article and Section References.
 
All article and section references used in this Agreement, unless otherwise provided, are to articles and sections in this Agreement.
 
SECTION 11.08  
Notice to the Rating Agencies.
 
(a)  Each of the Trustee, the Trust Administrator, the Master Servicer and the Servicer shall be obligated to use its best reasonable efforts promptly to provide notice to the Rating Agencies with respect to each of the following of which a Responsible Officer of the Trust Administrator, the Master Servicer or the Servicer, as the case may be, has actual knowledge:
 
(i)  any material change or amendment to this Agreement;
 
(ii)  the occurrence of any Servicer Event of Termination or Master Servicer Event of Termination that has not been cured or waived;
 
(iii)  the resignation or termination of Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or the Trustee;
 
(iv)  the final payment to Holders of the Certificates of any Class;
 
(v)  any change in the location of any Account; and
 
(vi)  if the Trustee is acting as successor Servicer pursuant to Section 7.02 hereof, any event that would result in the inability of the Trustee to make Advances.
 
(b)  In addition, the Trust Administrator shall promptly make available to each Rating Agency copies of each Statement to Certificateholders described in Section 4.03 hereof and copies of the following:
 
(i)  each annual statement as to compliance described in Section 3.20 hereof;
 
(ii)  each Attestation Report described in Section 3.21 hereof; and
 
(iii)  each notice delivered pursuant to Section 7.01(a) hereof which relates to the fact that the Servicer has not made an Advance.
 
Any such notice pursuant to this Section 11.08 shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if personally delivered or mailed by first class mail, postage prepaid, or by express delivery service to (i) Moody’s Investors Service, Inc., 99 Church Street, New York, New York 10007 and (ii) Standard & Poor’s Rating Services, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., 55 Water Street, 41st Floor, New York, New York 10041, Attention: Residential Mortgage Surveillance Group.
 
SECTION 11.09  
Further Assurances.
 
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, neither the Regular Certificateholders nor the Trustee shall have any obligation to consent to any amendment or modification of this Agreement unless they have been provided reasonable security or indemnity against their out-of-pocket expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) to be incurred in connection therewith.
 
SECTION 11.10  
Benefits of Agreement.
 
Nothing in this Agreement or in the Certificates, expressed or implied, shall give to any Person, other than the Certificateholders and the parties hereto and their successors hereunder, any benefit or any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim under this Agreement.
 
SECTION 11.11  
Acts of Certificateholders.
 
(a)  Any request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or other action provided by this Agreement to be given or taken by the Certificateholders may be embodied in and evidenced by one or more instruments of substantially similar tenor signed by such Certificateholders in person or by agent duly appointed in writing, and such action shall become effective when such instrument or instruments are delivered to the Trustee and the Servicer. Such instrument or instruments (and the action embodied therein and evidenced thereby) are herein sometimes referred to as the “act” of the Certificateholders signing such instrument or instruments. Proof of execution of any such instrument or of a writing appointing any such agent shall be sufficient for any purpose of this Agreement and conclusive in favor of the Trustee and the Trust, if made in the manner provided in this Section 11.11.
 
(b)  The fact and date of the execution by any Person of any such instrument or writing may be proved by the affidavit of a witness of such execution or by the certificate of a notary public or other officer authorized by law to take acknowledgments of deeds, certifying that the individual signing such instrument or writing acknowledged to him the execution thereof. Whenever such execution is by a signer acting in a capacity other than his or her individual capacity, such certificate or affidavit shall also constitute sufficient proof of his authority.
 
(c)  Any request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or other action by any Certificateholder shall bind every future Holder of such Certificate and the Holder of every Certificate issued upon the registration of transfer thereof or in exchange therefor or in lieu thereof, in respect of anything done, omitted or suffered to be done by the Trustee or the Trust in reliance thereon, whether or not notation of such action is made upon such Certificate.
 
SECTION 11.12  
Intention of the Parties and Interpretation.
 
Each of the parties acknowledges and agrees that the purpose of Sections 3.20, 3.21 and  4.05 of this Agreement is to facilitate compliance by the Depositor with the provisions of Regulation AB promulgated by the SEC under the 1934 Act (17 C.F.R. §§ 229.1100 - 229.1123), as such may be amended from time to time and subject to clarification and interpretive advice as may be issued by the staff of the SEC from time to time. Therefore, each of the parties agrees that (a) the obligations of the parties hereunder shall be interpreted in such a manner as to accomplish that purpose, (b) the parties’ obligations hereunder will be supplemented and modified as necessary to be consistent with any such amendments, interpretive advice or guidance, convention or consensus among active participants in the asset-backed securities markets, advice of counsel, or otherwise in respect of the requirements of Regulation AB, (c) the parties shall comply, with requests made by the Depositor for delivery of additional or different information as the Depositor may determine in good faith is necessary to comply with the provisions of Regulation AB, and (d) no amendment of this Agreement shall be required to effect any such changes in the parties’ obligations as are necessary to accommodate evolving interpretations of the provisions of Regulation AB.
 

 



IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator and the Trustee have caused their names to be signed hereto by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized, in each case as of the day and year first above written.
 
             
FINANCIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORP.,
as Depositor
                           
                           
             
By:
/s/ Ara Balabanian
             
Name:
Ara Balabanian
             
Title:
Vice President

 
             
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., as Servicer
                           
                           
             
By:
/s/ Laurie McGoogan
             
Name:
Laurie McGoogan
             
Title:
Vice President

 
             
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., as Master Servicer and Trust Administrator
                           
                           
             
By:
/s/ Patriciz M F Russo
             
Name:
Patriciz M F Russo
             
Title:
Vice President

 
             
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST
COMPANY, as Trustee
                           
                           
             
By:
/s/ Ronaldo Reyes
             
Name:
Ronaldo Reyes
             
Title:
Vice Presidemt
                           
             
By:
/s/ Hang Luu
             
Name:
Hang Luu
             
Title:
Authorized Signatory



For purposes of Sections 6.09, 6.10 and 6.11:
CLAYTON FIXED INCOME SERVICES INC.

 
By:
 
/s/ Kevin J. Kanouff
Name:
Kevin J. Kanouff
Title:
President and General Counsel
 
   
   







STATE OF CONNECTICUT
)
 
 
)
ss.:
COUNTY OF FAIRFIELD
)
 

On the _____ day of April, 2006 before me, a notary public in and for said State, personally appeared _________________________ known to me to be _______________________ of Financial Asset Securities Corp., a Delaware corporation that executed the within instrument, and also known to me to be the person who executed it on behalf of said corporation, and acknowledged to me that such corporation executed the within instrument.
 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal the day and year in this certificate first above written.
 
   
 
Notary Public




 
STATE OF_____________
)
 
 
)
ss.:
COUNTY OF___________
)
 

 
On the _____ day of, April 2006 before me, a notary public in and for said State, personally appeared ____________________________ known to me to be a ___________________________ of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., a limited partnership that executed the within instrument, and also known to me to be the person who executed it on behalf of said corporation, and acknowledged to me that such corporation executed the within instrument.
 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal the day and year in this certificate first above written.
 
   
 
Notary Public



 
 
STATE OF_____________
)
 
 
)
ss.:
COUNTY OF ORANGE
)
 
 
 
On the ____ day of April, 2006 before me, a notary public in and for said State, personally appeared _________________________, known to me to be a(n) _______________________ and _________________________, known to me to be a(n) _______________________of Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, a corporation that executed the within instrument, and also known to me to be the person who executed it on behalf of said association, and acknowledged to me that such corporation executed the within instrument.
 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal the day and year in this certificate first above written.
 
   
 
Notary Public

 
 
 
 

 
 

EXHIBIT A-1
 
FORM OF CLASS A-1 CERTIFICATES
 
UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY, A NEW YORK CORPORATION (“DTC”), TO THE TRUST ADMINISTRATOR OR ITS AGENT FOR REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER, EXCHANGE, OR PAYMENT, AND ANY CERTIFICATE ISSUED IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF CEDE & CO. OR IN SUCH OTHER NAME AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC (AND ANY PAYMENT IS MADE TO CEDE & CO. OR TO SUCH OTHER ENTITY AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC), ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE, OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL INASMUCH AS THE REGISTERED OWNER HEREOF, CEDE & CO., HAS AN INTEREST HEREIN.
 
SOLELY FOR U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES, THIS CERTIFICATE IS A “REGULAR INTEREST” IN A “REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CONDUIT,” AS THOSE TERMS ARE DEFINED, RESPECTIVELY, IN SECTIONS 860G AND 860D OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE “CODE”).
 

Certificate No.
 
:
 
1
 
Cut-off Date
 
:
 
March 1, 2006
 
First Distribution Date
 
:
 
April 25, 2006
 
Initial Certificate Principal Balance
of this Certificate (“Denomination”)
 
:
 
$289,863,000.00
 
Original Class Certificate
Principal Balance of this Class
 
:
 
$289,863,000.00
 
Percentage Interest
 
:
 
100.00%
 
Pass-Through Rate
 
:
 
Variable
 
CUSIP
 
:
 
83611M NC 8
Class
 
:
 
A-1
 
Assumed Maturity Date
 
:
 
March 2036
 


 
 


Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2
Asset-Backed Certificates,
Series 2006-2
CLASS A-1
 
evidencing the Percentage Interest in the distributions allocable to the Certificates of the above-referenced Class with respect to the Trust consisting of second lien, fixed rate mortgage loans (the “Mortgage Loans”)
 
FINANCIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORP., AS DEPOSITOR
 
Principal in respect of this Certificate is distributable monthly as set forth herein. Accordingly, the Certificate Principal Balance of this Class A-1 Certificate at any time may be less than the Initial Certificate Principal Balance set forth on the face hereof, as described herein. This Class A-1 Certificate does not evidence an obligation of, or an interest in, and is not guaranteed by the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or the Trustee referred to below or any of their respective affiliates.
 
This certifies that Cede & Co. is the registered owner of the Percentage Interest evidenced by this Class A-1 Certificate (obtained by dividing the Denomination of this Class A-1 Certificate by the Original Class Certificate Principal Balance) in certain monthly distributions with respect to a Trust consisting primarily of the Mortgage Loans deposited by Financial Asset Securities Corp. (the “Depositor”). The Trust was created pursuant to a Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of March 1, 2006 (the “Agreement”) among the Depositor, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as master servicer, servicer and trust administrator (the “Master Servicer”, “Servicer” and “Trust Administrator”), and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, a national banking association, as trustee (the “Trustee”). To the extent not defined herein, the capitalized terms used herein have the meanings assigned in the Agreement. This Class A-1 Certificate is issued under and is subject to the terms, provisions and conditions of the Agreement, to which Agreement the Holder of this Class A-1 Certificate by virtue of the acceptance hereof assents and by which such Holder is bound.
 
Reference is hereby made to the further provisions of this Class A-1 Certificate set forth on the reverse hereof, which further provisions shall for all purposes have the same effect as if set forth at this place.
 
This Class A-1 Certificate shall not be entitled to any benefit under the Agreement or be valid for any purpose unless manually countersigned by an authorized signatory of the Trust Administrator.
 

 
 


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Trust Administrator has caused this Certificate to be duly executed.
 
Dated: April __, 2006
 
 
SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2006-2
 
 
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., not in its individual capacity, but solely as Trust Administrator
 
By:
 

This is one of the Certificates referenced
in the within-mentioned Agreement
 
 
By:
 
 
Authorized Signatory of
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.,
as Trust Administrator

 

 
 


[Reverse of Class A-1Certificate]
 
Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2
Asset-Backed Certificates,
SERIES 2006-2
 
This Certificate is one of a duly authorized issue of Certificates designated as Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-2 (herein collectively called the “Certificates”), and representing a beneficial ownership interest in the Trust created by the Agreement.
 
The Certificateholder, by its acceptance of this Certificate, agrees that it will look solely to the funds on deposit in the Distribution Account for payment hereunder and that the Trust Administrator is not liable to the Certificateholders for any amount payable under this Certificate or the Agreement or, except as expressly provided in the Agreement, subject to any liability under the Agreement.
 
This Certificate does not purport to summarize the Agreement and reference is made to the Agreement for the interests, rights and limitations of rights, benefits, obligations and duties evidenced thereby, and the rights, duties and immunities of the Trust Administrator.
 
Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, a distribution will be made on the 25th day of each month or, if such 25th day is not a Business Day, then the Business Day immediately following such Distribution Date (the “Distribution Date”), commencing on the first Distribution Date specified on the face hereof, to the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered at the close of business on the applicable Record Date in an amount equal to the product of the Percentage Interest evidenced by this Certificate and the amount required to be distributed to Holders of Certificates of the Class to which this Certificate belongs on such Distribution Date pursuant to the Agreement.
 
Distributions on this Certificate shall be made by check or money order mailed to the address of the person entitled thereto as it appears on the Certificate Register or by wire transfer or otherwise, as set forth in the Agreement. The final distribution on each Certificate will be made in like manner, but only upon presentment and surrender of such Certificate at the office of the Trust Administrator or the Trust Administrator’s agent specified in the notice to Certificateholders of such final distribution.
 
The Agreement permits, with certain exceptions therein provided, the amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and obligations of the Trust Administrator and the rights of the Certificateholders under the Agreement at any time by the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator and the Trustee and of Holders of the requisite percentage of the Percentage Interests of each Class of Certificates affected by such amendment, as specified in the Agreement. Any such consent by the Holder of this Certificate shall be conclusive and binding on such Holder and upon all future Holders of this Certificate and of any Certificate issued upon the transfer hereof or in exchange therefor or in lieu hereof whether or not notation of such consent is made upon this Certificate. The Agreement also permits the amendment thereof, in certain limited circumstances, without the consent of the Holders of any of the Certificates.
 
As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, the transfer of this Certificate is registrable in the Certificate Register of the Certificate Registrar upon surrender of this Certificate for registration of transfer at the offices or agencies of the Trust Administrator as provided in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement accompanied by a written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the Trust Administrator and the Certificate Registrar duly executed by the holder hereof or such holder’s attorney duly authorized in writing, and thereupon one or more new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations and evidencing the same aggregate Percentage Interest in the Trust will be issued to the designated transferee or transferees.
 
The Certificates are issuable only as registered Certificates without coupons in denominations specified in the Agreement. As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, Certificates are exchangeable for new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations and evidencing the same aggregate Percentage Interest, as requested by the Holder surrendering the same.
 
No service charge will be made for any such registration of transfer or exchange, but the Trust Administrator may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge payable in connection therewith.
 
The Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator and the Trustee and any agent of the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or the Trustee may treat the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered as the owner hereof for all purposes, and none of the Depositor, the Trustee, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or any such agent shall be affected by any notice to the contrary.
 
On any Distribution Date following the date at which the remaining aggregate Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans is less than 10% of the sum of (i) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Initial Mortgage Loans and the Additional Mortgage Loans as of the related Cut-off Date and (ii) the Original Pre-Funded Amounts, the Servicer may purchase, in whole, from the Trust the Mortgage Loans at a purchase price determined as provided in the Agreement. In the event that no such optional termination occurs, the obligations and responsibilities created by the Agreement will terminate upon notice to the Trust Administrator upon the earliest of (i) the Distribution Date on which the Certificate Principal Balances of the Regular Certificates have been reduced to zero, (ii) the final payment or other liquidation of the last Mortgage Loan in the Trust, (iii) the optional purchase by the Servicer of the Mortgage Loans as described in the Agreement and (iv) the Distribution Date in March 2036.
 
Capitalized terms used herein that are defined in the Agreement shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Agreement, and nothing herein shall be deemed inconsistent with that meaning.
 



ASSIGNMENT
 

 
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s) and transfer(s)
unto
 
   
(Please print or typewrite name and address including postal zip code of assignee)
 
the Percentage Interest evidenced by the within Certificate and hereby authorizes the transfer of registration of such Percentage Interest to assignee on the Certificate Register of the Trust.
 
I (We) further direct the Trust Administrator to issue a new Certificate of a like denomination and Class, to the above named assignee and deliver such Certificate to the following address:
 

 
Dated:_________________
 


 
 


DISTRIBUTION INSTRUCTIONS
 
The assignee should include the following for purposes of distribution:
 
Distributions shall be made, by wire transfer or otherwise, in immediately available
funds to
 
 
for the account of
 
account number
 
or, if mailed by check, to
 
Applicable statements should be mailed to
 
 
 
This information is provided by
 
assignee named above, or
 
its agent.
 


 



EXHIBIT A-2
 
FORM OF CLASS A-2 CERTIFICATES
 
UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY, A NEW YORK CORPORATION (“DTC”), TO THE TRUST ADMINISTRATOR OR ITS AGENT FOR REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER, EXCHANGE, OR PAYMENT, AND ANY CERTIFICATE ISSUED IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF CEDE & CO. OR IN SUCH OTHER NAME AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC (AND ANY PAYMENT IS MADE TO CEDE & CO. OR TO SUCH OTHER ENTITY AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC), ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE, OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL INASMUCH AS THE REGISTERED OWNER HEREOF, CEDE & CO., HAS AN INTEREST HEREIN.
 
SOLELY FOR U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES, THIS CERTIFICATE IS A “REGULAR INTEREST” IN A “REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CONDUIT,” AS THOSE TERMS ARE DEFINED, RESPECTIVELY, IN SECTIONS 860G AND 860D OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE “CODE”).
 

Certificate No.
 
:
 
1
 
Cut-off Date
 
:
 
March 1, 2006
 
First Distribution Date
 
:
 
April 25, 2006
 
Initial Certificate Principal Balance
of this Certificate (“Denomination”)
 
:
 
$94,766,000.00
 
Original Class Certificate
Principal Balance of this Class
 
:
 
$94,766,000.00
 
Percentage Interest
 
:
 
100.00%
 
Pass-Through Rate
 
:
 
Variable
 
CUSIP
 
:
 
83611M ND 6
Class
 
:
 
A-2
 
Assumed Maturity Date
 
:
 
March 2036
 


 
 


Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2
Asset-Backed Certificates,
Series 2006-2
CLASS A-2
 
evidencing the Percentage Interest in the distributions allocable to the Certificates of the above-referenced Class with respect to the Trust consisting of second lien, fixed rate mortgage loans (the “Mortgage Loans”)
 
FINANCIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORP., AS DEPOSITOR
 
Principal in respect of this Certificate is distributable monthly as set forth herein. Accordingly, the Certificate Principal Balance of this Class A-2 Certificate at any time may be less than the Initial Certificate Principal Balance set forth on the face hereof, as described herein. This Class A-2 Certificate does not evidence an obligation of, or an interest in, and is not guaranteed by the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or the Trustee referred to below or any of their respective affiliates.
 
This certifies that Cede & Co. is the registered owner of the Percentage Interest evidenced by this Class A-2 Certificate (obtained by dividing the Denomination of this Class A-2 Certificate by the Original Class Certificate Principal Balance) in certain monthly distributions with respect to a Trust consisting primarily of the Mortgage Loans deposited by Financial Asset Securities Corp. (the “Depositor”). The Trust was created pursuant to a Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of March 1, 2006 (the “Agreement”) among the Depositor, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as master servicer, servicer and trust administrator (the “Master Servicer”, “Servicer” and “Trust Administrator”), and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, a national banking association, as trustee (the “Trustee”). To the extent not defined herein, the capitalized terms used herein have the meanings assigned in the Agreement. This Class A-2 Certificate is issued under and is subject to the terms, provisions and conditions of the Agreement, to which Agreement the Holder of this Class A-2 Certificate by virtue of the acceptance hereof assents and by which such Holder is bound.
 
Reference is hereby made to the further provisions of this Class A-2 Certificate set forth on the reverse hereof, which further provisions shall for all purposes have the same effect as if set forth at this place.
 
This Class A-2 Certificate shall not be entitled to any benefit under the Agreement or be valid for any purpose unless manually countersigned by an authorized signatory of the Trust Administrator.
 

 
 


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Trust Administrator has caused this Certificate to be duly executed.
 
Dated: April __, 2006
 
 
SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2006-2
 
 
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., not in its individual capacity, but solely as Trust Administrator
 
By:
 

This is one of the Certificates referenced
in the within-mentioned Agreement
 
 
By:
 
 
Authorized Signatory of
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.,
as Trust Administrator

 



[Reverse of Class A-2Certificate]
 
Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2
Asset-Backed Certificates,
SERIES 2006-2
 
This Certificate is one of a duly authorized issue of Certificates designated as Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-2 (herein collectively called the “Certificates”), and representing a beneficial ownership interest in the Trust created by the Agreement.
 
The Certificateholder, by its acceptance of this Certificate, agrees that it will look solely to the funds on deposit in the Distribution Account for payment hereunder and that the Trust Administrator is not liable to the Certificateholders for any amount payable under this Certificate or the Agreement or, except as expressly provided in the Agreement, subject to any liability under the Agreement.
 
This Certificate does not purport to summarize the Agreement and reference is made to the Agreement for the interests, rights and limitations of rights, benefits, obligations and duties evidenced thereby, and the rights, duties and immunities of the Trust Administrator.
 
Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, a distribution will be made on the 25th day of each month or, if such 25th day is not a Business Day, then the Business Day immediately following such Distribution Date (the “Distribution Date”), commencing on the first Distribution Date specified on the face hereof, to the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered at the close of business on the applicable Record Date in an amount equal to the product of the Percentage Interest evidenced by this Certificate and the amount required to be distributed to Holders of Certificates of the Class to which this Certificate belongs on such Distribution Date pursuant to the Agreement.
 
Distributions on this Certificate shall be made by check or money order mailed to the address of the person entitled thereto as it appears on the Certificate Register or by wire transfer or otherwise, as set forth in the Agreement. The final distribution on each Certificate will be made in like manner, but only upon presentment and surrender of such Certificate at the office of the Trust Administrator or the Trust Administrator’s agent specified in the notice to Certificateholders of such final distribution.
 
The Agreement permits, with certain exceptions therein provided, the amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and obligations of the Trust Administrator and the rights of the Certificateholders under the Agreement at any time by the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator and the Trustee and of Holders of the requisite percentage of the Percentage Interests of each Class of Certificates affected by such amendment, as specified in the Agreement. Any such consent by the Holder of this Certificate shall be conclusive and binding on such Holder and upon all future Holders of this Certificate and of any Certificate issued upon the transfer hereof or in exchange therefor or in lieu hereof whether or not notation of such consent is made upon this Certificate. The Agreement also permits the amendment thereof, in certain limited circumstances, without the consent of the Holders of any of the Certificates.
 
As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, the transfer of this Certificate is registrable in the Certificate Register of the Certificate Registrar upon surrender of this Certificate for registration of transfer at the offices or agencies of the Trust Administrator as provided in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement accompanied by a written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the Trust Administrator and the Certificate Registrar duly executed by the holder hereof or such holder’s attorney duly authorized in writing, and thereupon one or more new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations and evidencing the same aggregate Percentage Interest in the Trust will be issued to the designated transferee or transferees.
 
The Certificates are issuable only as registered Certificates without coupons in denominations specified in the Agreement. As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, Certificates are exchangeable for new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations and evidencing the same aggregate Percentage Interest, as requested by the Holder surrendering the same.
 
No service charge will be made for any such registration of transfer or exchange, but the Trust Administrator may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge payable in connection therewith.
 
The Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator and the Trustee and any agent of the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or the Trustee may treat the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered as the owner hereof for all purposes, and none of the Depositor, the Trustee, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or any such agent shall be affected by any notice to the contrary.
 
On any Distribution Date following the date at which the remaining aggregate Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans is less than 10% of the sum of (i) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Initial Mortgage Loans and the Additional Mortgage Loans as of the related Cut-off Date and (ii) the Original Pre-Funded Amounts, the Servicer may purchase, in whole, from the Trust the Mortgage Loans at a purchase price determined as provided in the Agreement. In the event that no such optional termination occurs, the obligations and responsibilities created by the Agreement will terminate upon notice to the Trust Administrator upon the earliest of (i) the Distribution Date on which the Certificate Principal Balances of the Regular Certificates have been reduced to zero, (ii) the final payment or other liquidation of the last Mortgage Loan in the Trust, (iii) the optional purchase by the Servicer of the Mortgage Loans as described in the Agreement and (iv) the Distribution Date in March 2036.
 
Capitalized terms used herein that are defined in the Agreement shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Agreement, and nothing herein shall be deemed inconsistent with that meaning.
 



ASSIGNMENT
 

 
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s) and transfer(s)
unto
 
   
(Please print or typewrite name and address including postal zip code of assignee)
 
the Percentage Interest evidenced by the within Certificate and hereby authorizes the transfer of registration of such Percentage Interest to assignee on the Certificate Register of the Trust.
 
I (We) further direct the Trust Administrator to issue a new Certificate of a like denomination and Class, to the above named assignee and deliver such Certificate to the following address:______
 

 
Dated:_________________
 


 
 


DISTRIBUTION INSTRUCTIONS
 
The assignee should include the following for purposes of distribution:
 
Distributions shall be made, by wire transfer or otherwise, in immediately available
funds to
 
 
for the account of
 
account number
 
or, if mailed by check, to
 
Applicable statements should be mailed to
 
 
 
This information is provided by
 
assignee named above, or
 
its agent.
 


 

 



EXHIBIT A-3
 
FORM OF CLASS A-3 CERTIFICATES
 
UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY, A NEW YORK CORPORATION (“DTC”), TO THE TRUST ADMINISTRATOR OR ITS AGENT FOR REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER, EXCHANGE, OR PAYMENT, AND ANY CERTIFICATE ISSUED IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF CEDE & CO. OR IN SUCH OTHER NAME AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC (AND ANY PAYMENT IS MADE TO CEDE & CO. OR TO SUCH OTHER ENTITY AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC), ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE, OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL INASMUCH AS THE REGISTERED OWNER HEREOF, CEDE & CO., HAS AN INTEREST HEREIN.
 
SOLELY FOR U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES, THIS CERTIFICATE IS A “REGULAR INTEREST” IN A “REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CONDUIT,” AS THOSE TERMS ARE DEFINED, RESPECTIVELY, IN SECTIONS 860G AND 860D OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE “CODE”).
 

Certificate No.
 
:
 
1
 
Cut-off Date
 
:
 
March 1, 2006
 
First Distribution Date
 
:
 
April 25, 2006
 
Initial Certificate Principal Balance
of this Certificate (“Denomination”)
 
:
 
$188,113,000.00
 
Original Class Certificate
Principal Balance of this Class
 
:
 
$188,113,000.00
 
Percentage Interest
 
:
 
100.00%
 
Pass-Through Rate
 
:
 
Variable
 
CUSIP
 
:
 
83611M NE 4
Class
 
:
 
A-3
 
Assumed Maturity Date
 
:
 
March 2036
 


 
 


Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2
Asset-Backed Certificates,
Series 2006-2
CLASS A-3
 
evidencing the Percentage Interest in the distributions allocable to the Certificates of the above-referenced Class with respect to the Trust consisting of second lien, fixed rate mortgage loans (the “Mortgage Loans”)
 
FINANCIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORP., AS DEPOSITOR
 
Principal in respect of this Certificate is distributable monthly as set forth herein. Accordingly, the Certificate Principal Balance of this Class A-3 Certificate at any time may be less than the Initial Certificate Principal Balance set forth on the face hereof, as described herein. This Class A-3 Certificate does not evidence an obligation of, or an interest in, and is not guaranteed by the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or the Trustee referred to below or any of their respective affiliates.
 
This certifies that Cede & Co. is the registered owner of the Percentage Interest evidenced by this Class A-3 Certificate (obtained by dividing the Denomination of this Class A-3 Certificate by the Original Class Certificate Principal Balance) in certain monthly distributions with respect to a Trust consisting primarily of the Mortgage Loans deposited by Financial Asset Securities Corp. (the “Depositor”). The Trust was created pursuant to a Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of March 1, 2006 (the “Agreement”) among the Depositor, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as master servicer, servicer and trust administrator (the “Master Servicer”, “Servicer” and “Trust Administrator”), and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, a national banking association, as trustee (the “Trustee”). To the extent not defined herein, the capitalized terms used herein have the meanings assigned in the Agreement. This Class A-3 Certificate is issued under and is subject to the terms, provisions and conditions of the Agreement, to which Agreement the Holder of this Class A-3 Certificate by virtue of the acceptance hereof assents and by which such Holder is bound.
 
Reference is hereby made to the further provisions of this Class A-3 Certificate set forth on the reverse hereof, which further provisions shall for all purposes have the same effect as if set forth at this place.
 
This Class A-3 Certificate shall not be entitled to any benefit under the Agreement or be valid for any purpose unless manually countersigned by an authorized signatory of the Trust Administrator.
 

 
 


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Trust Administrator has caused this Certificate to be duly executed.
 
Dated: April __, 2006
 
 
SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2006-2
 
 
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., not in its individual capacity, but solely as Trust Administrator
 
By:
 

This is one of the Certificates referenced
in the within-mentioned Agreement
 
 
By:
 
 
Authorized Signatory of
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.,
as Trust Administrator


 
 


[Reverse of Class A-3Certificate]
 
Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2
Asset-Backed Certificates,
SERIES 2006-2
 
This Certificate is one of a duly authorized issue of Certificates designated as Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-2 (herein collectively called the “Certificates”), and representing a beneficial ownership interest in the Trust created by the Agreement.
 
The Certificateholder, by its acceptance of this Certificate, agrees that it will look solely to the funds on deposit in the Distribution Account for payment hereunder and that the Trust Administrator is not liable to the Certificateholders for any amount payable under this Certificate or the Agreement or, except as expressly provided in the Agreement, subject to any liability under the Agreement.
 
This Certificate does not purport to summarize the Agreement and reference is made to the Agreement for the interests, rights and limitations of rights, benefits, obligations and duties evidenced thereby, and the rights, duties and immunities of the Trust Administrator.
 
Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, a distribution will be made on the 25th day of each month or, if such 25th day is not a Business Day, then the Business Day immediately following such Distribution Date (the “Distribution Date”), commencing on the first Distribution Date specified on the face hereof, to the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered at the close of business on the applicable Record Date in an amount equal to the product of the Percentage Interest evidenced by this Certificate and the amount required to be distributed to Holders of Certificates of the Class to which this Certificate belongs on such Distribution Date pursuant to the Agreement.
 
Distributions on this Certificate shall be made by check or money order mailed to the address of the person entitled thereto as it appears on the Certificate Register or by wire transfer or otherwise, as set forth in the Agreement. The final distribution on each Certificate will be made in like manner, but only upon presentment and surrender of such Certificate at the office of the Trust Administrator or the Trust Administrator’s agent specified in the notice to Certificateholders of such final distribution.
 
The Agreement permits, with certain exceptions therein provided, the amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and obligations of the Trust Administrator and the rights of the Certificateholders under the Agreement at any time by the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator and the Trustee and of Holders of the requisite percentage of the Percentage Interests of each Class of Certificates affected by such amendment, as specified in the Agreement. Any such consent by the Holder of this Certificate shall be conclusive and binding on such Holder and upon all future Holders of this Certificate and of any Certificate issued upon the transfer hereof or in exchange therefor or in lieu hereof whether or not notation of such consent is made upon this Certificate. The Agreement also permits the amendment thereof, in certain limited circumstances, without the consent of the Holders of any of the Certificates.
 
As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, the transfer of this Certificate is registrable in the Certificate Register of the Certificate Registrar upon surrender of this Certificate for registration of transfer at the offices or agencies of the Trust Administrator as provided in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement accompanied by a written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the Trust Administrator and the Certificate Registrar duly executed by the holder hereof or such holder’s attorney duly authorized in writing, and thereupon one or more new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations and evidencing the same aggregate Percentage Interest in the Trust will be issued to the designated transferee or transferees.
 
The Certificates are issuable only as registered Certificates without coupons in denominations specified in the Agreement. As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, Certificates are exchangeable for new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations and evidencing the same aggregate Percentage Interest, as requested by the Holder surrendering the same.
 
No service charge will be made for any such registration of transfer or exchange, but the Trust Administrator may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge payable in connection therewith.
 
The Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator and the Trustee and any agent of the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or the Trustee may treat the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered as the owner hereof for all purposes, and none of the Depositor, the Trustee, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or any such agent shall be affected by any notice to the contrary.
 
On any Distribution Date following the date at which the remaining aggregate Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans is less than 10% of the sum of (i) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Initial Mortgage Loans and the Additional Mortgage Loans as of the related Cut-off Date and (ii) the Original Pre-Funded Amounts, the Servicer may purchase, in whole, from the Trust the Mortgage Loans at a purchase price determined as provided in the Agreement. In the event that no such optional termination occurs, the obligations and responsibilities created by the Agreement will terminate upon notice to the Trust Administrator upon the earliest of (i) the Distribution Date on which the Certificate Principal Balances of the Regular Certificates have been reduced to zero, (ii) the final payment or other liquidation of the last Mortgage Loan in the Trust, (iii) the optional purchase by the Servicer of the Mortgage Loans as described in the Agreement and (iv) the Distribution Date in March 2036.
 
Capitalized terms used herein that are defined in the Agreement shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Agreement, and nothing herein shall be deemed inconsistent with that meaning.
 

 
 


ASSIGNMENT
 

 
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s) and transfer(s)
unto
 
   
(Please print or typewrite name and address including postal zip code of assignee)
 
the Percentage Interest evidenced by the within Certificate and hereby authorizes the transfer of registration of such Percentage Interest to assignee on the Certificate Register of the Trust.
 
I (We) further direct the Trust Administrator to issue a new Certificate of a like denomination and Class, to the above named assignee and deliver such Certificate to the following address:______
 

 
Dated:_________________
 


 
 


DISTRIBUTION INSTRUCTIONS
 
The assignee should include the following for purposes of distribution:
 
Distributions shall be made, by wire transfer or otherwise, in immediately available
funds to
 
 
for the account of
 
account number
 
or, if mailed by check, to
 
Applicable statements should be mailed to
 
 
 
This information is provided by
 
assignee named above, or
 
its agent.
 


 

 



EXHIBIT A-4
 
FORM OF CLASS A-4 CERTIFICATES
 
UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY, A NEW YORK CORPORATION (“DTC”), TO THE TRUST ADMINISTRATOR OR ITS AGENT FOR REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER, EXCHANGE, OR PAYMENT, AND ANY CERTIFICATE ISSUED IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF CEDE & CO. OR IN SUCH OTHER NAME AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC (AND ANY PAYMENT IS MADE TO CEDE & CO. OR TO SUCH OTHER ENTITY AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC), ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE, OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL INASMUCH AS THE REGISTERED OWNER HEREOF, CEDE & CO., HAS AN INTEREST HEREIN.
 
SOLELY FOR U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES, THIS CERTIFICATE IS A “REGULAR INTEREST” IN A “REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CONDUIT,” AS THOSE TERMS ARE DEFINED, RESPECTIVELY, IN SECTIONS 860G AND 860D OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE “CODE”).
 

Certificate No.
 
:
 
1
 
Cut-off Date
 
:
 
March 1, 2006
 
First Distribution Date
 
:
 
April 25, 2006
 
Initial Certificate Principal Balance
of this Certificate (“Denomination”)
 
:
 
$49,820,000.00
 
Original Class Certificate
Principal Balance of this Class
 
:
 
$49,820,000.00
 
Percentage Interest
 
:
 
100.00%
 
Pass-Through Rate
 
:
 
Variable
 
CUSIP
 
:
 
83611M NF 1
Class
 
:
 
A-4
 
Assumed Maturity Date
 
:
 
March 2036
 


A-4-
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Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2
Asset-Backed Certificates,
Series 2006-2
CLASS A-4
 
evidencing the Percentage Interest in the distributions allocable to the Certificates of the above-referenced Class with respect to the Trust consisting of second lien, fixed rate mortgage loans (the “Mortgage Loans”)
 
FINANCIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORP., AS DEPOSITOR
 
Principal in respect of this Certificate is distributable monthly as set forth herein. Accordingly, the Certificate Principal Balance of this Class A-4 Certificate at any time may be less than the Initial Certificate Principal Balance set forth on the face hereof, as described herein. This Class A-4 Certificate does not evidence an obligation of, or an interest in, and is not guaranteed by the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or the Trustee referred to below or any of their respective affiliates.
 
This certifies that Cede & Co. is the registered owner of the Percentage Interest evidenced by this Class A-4 Certificate (obtained by dividing the Denomination of this Class A-4 Certificate by the Original Class Certificate Principal Balance) in certain monthly distributions with respect to a Trust consisting primarily of the Mortgage Loans deposited by Financial Asset Securities Corp. (the “Depositor”). The Trust was created pursuant to a Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of March 1, 2006 (the “Agreement”) among the Depositor, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as master servicer, servicer and trust administrator (the “Master Servicer”, “Servicer” and “Trust Administrator”), and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, a national banking association, as trustee (the “Trustee”). To the extent not defined herein, the capitalized terms used herein have the meanings assigned in the Agreement. This Class A-4 Certificate is issued under and is subject to the terms, provisions and conditions of the Agreement, to which Agreement the Holder of this Class A-4 Certificate by virtue of the acceptance hereof assents and by which such Holder is bound.
 
Reference is hereby made to the further provisions of this Class A-4 Certificate set forth on the reverse hereof, which further provisions shall for all purposes have the same effect as if set forth at this place.
 
This Class A-4 Certificate shall not be entitled to any benefit under the Agreement or be valid for any purpose unless manually countersigned by an authorized signatory of the Trust Administrator.
 



IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Trust Administrator has caused this Certificate to be duly executed.
 
Dated: April __, 2006
 
 
SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2006-2
 
 
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., not in its individual capacity, but solely as Trust Administrator
 
By:
 

This is one of the Certificates referenced
in the within-mentioned Agreement
 
 
By:
 
 
Authorized Signatory of
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.,
as Trust Administrator

 



[Reverse of Class A-4 Certificate]
 
Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2
Asset-Backed Certificates,
SERIES 2006-2
 
This Certificate is one of a duly authorized issue of Certificates designated as Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-2 (herein collectively called the “Certificates”), and representing a beneficial ownership interest in the Trust created by the Agreement.
 
The Certificateholder, by its acceptance of this Certificate, agrees that it will look solely to the funds on deposit in the Distribution Account for payment hereunder and that the Trust Administrator is not liable to the Certificateholders for any amount payable under this Certificate or the Agreement or, except as expressly provided in the Agreement, subject to any liability under the Agreement.
 
This Certificate does not purport to summarize the Agreement and reference is made to the Agreement for the interests, rights and limitations of rights, benefits, obligations and duties evidenced thereby, and the rights, duties and immunities of the Trust Administrator.
 
Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, a distribution will be made on the 25th day of each month or, if such 25th day is not a Business Day, then the Business Day immediately following such Distribution Date (the “Distribution Date”), commencing on the first Distribution Date specified on the face hereof, to the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered at the close of business on the applicable Record Date in an amount equal to the product of the Percentage Interest evidenced by this Certificate and the amount required to be distributed to Holders of Certificates of the Class to which this Certificate belongs on such Distribution Date pursuant to the Agreement.
 
Distributions on this Certificate shall be made by check or money order mailed to the address of the person entitled thereto as it appears on the Certificate Register or by wire transfer or otherwise, as set forth in the Agreement. The final distribution on each Certificate will be made in like manner, but only upon presentment and surrender of such Certificate at the office of the Trust Administrator or the Trust Administrator’s agent specified in the notice to Certificateholders of such final distribution.
 
The Agreement permits, with certain exceptions therein provided, the amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and obligations of the Trust Administrator and the rights of the Certificateholders under the Agreement at any time by the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator and the Trustee and of Holders of the requisite percentage of the Percentage Interests of each Class of Certificates affected by such amendment, as specified in the Agreement. Any such consent by the Holder of this Certificate shall be conclusive and binding on such Holder and upon all future Holders of this Certificate and of any Certificate issued upon the transfer hereof or in exchange therefor or in lieu hereof whether or not notation of such consent is made upon this Certificate. The Agreement also permits the amendment thereof, in certain limited circumstances, without the consent of the Holders of any of the Certificates.
 
As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, the transfer of this Certificate is registrable in the Certificate Register of the Certificate Registrar upon surrender of this Certificate for registration of transfer at the offices or agencies of the Trust Administrator as provided in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement accompanied by a written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the Trust Administrator and the Certificate Registrar duly executed by the holder hereof or such holder’s attorney duly authorized in writing, and thereupon one or more new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations and evidencing the same aggregate Percentage Interest in the Trust will be issued to the designated transferee or transferees.
 
The Certificates are issuable only as registered Certificates without coupons in denominations specified in the Agreement. As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, Certificates are exchangeable for new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations and evidencing the same aggregate Percentage Interest, as requested by the Holder surrendering the same.
 
No service charge will be made for any such registration of transfer or exchange, but the Trust Administrator may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge payable in connection therewith.
 
The Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator and the Trustee and any agent of the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or the Trustee may treat the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered as the owner hereof for all purposes, and none of the Depositor, the Trustee, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or any such agent shall be affected by any notice to the contrary.
 
On any Distribution Date following the date at which the remaining aggregate Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans is less than 10% of the sum of (i) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Initial Mortgage Loans and the Additional Mortgage Loans as of the related Cut-off Date and (ii) the Original Pre-Funded Amounts, the Servicer may purchase, in whole, from the Trust the Mortgage Loans at a purchase price determined as provided in the Agreement. In the event that no such optional termination occurs, the obligations and responsibilities created by the Agreement will terminate upon notice to the Trust Administrator upon the earliest of (i) the Distribution Date on which the Certificate Principal Balances of the Regular Certificates have been reduced to zero, (ii) the final payment or other liquidation of the last Mortgage Loan in the Trust, (iii) the optional purchase by the Servicer of the Mortgage Loans as described in the Agreement and (iv) the Distribution Date in March 2036.
 
Capitalized terms used herein that are defined in the Agreement shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Agreement, and nothing herein shall be deemed inconsistent with that meaning.
 

 
 


ASSIGNMENT
 

 
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s) and transfer(s)
unto
 
   
(Please print or typewrite name and address including postal zip code of assignee)
 
the Percentage Interest evidenced by the within Certificate and hereby authorizes the transfer of registration of such Percentage Interest to assignee on the Certificate Register of the Trust.
 
I (We) further direct the Trust Administrator to issue a new Certificate of a like denomination and Class, to the above named assignee and deliver such Certificate to the following address:______
 

 
Dated:_________________
 


 
 


DISTRIBUTION INSTRUCTIONS
 
The assignee should include the following for purposes of distribution:
 
Distributions shall be made, by wire transfer or otherwise, in immediately available
funds to
 
 
for the account of
 
account number
 
or, if mailed by check, to
 
Applicable statements should be mailed to
 
 
 
This information is provided by
 
assignee named above, or
 
its agent.
 


 

 



EXHIBIT A-5
 
FORM OF CLASS M-1 CERTIFICATES
 
UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY, A NEW YORK CORPORATION (“DTC”), TO THE TRUST ADMINISTRATOR OR ITS AGENT FOR REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER, EXCHANGE, OR PAYMENT, AND ANY CERTIFICATE ISSUED IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF CEDE & CO. OR IN SUCH OTHER NAME AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC (AND ANY PAYMENT IS MADE TO CEDE & CO. OR TO SUCH OTHER ENTITY AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC), ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE, OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL INASMUCH AS THE REGISTERED OWNER HEREOF, CEDE & CO., HAS AN INTEREST HEREIN.
 
THIS CERTIFICATE IS SUBORDINATE TO THE SENIOR CERTIFICATES TO THE EXTENT DESCRIBED IN THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN.
 
NO TRANSFER OF THIS CERTIFICATE TO AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN OR OTHER RETIREMENT ARRANGEMENT (EACH A “PLAN”) SUBJECT TO THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED (“ERISA”), SHALL BE MADE EXCEPT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROCEDURES DESCRIBED HEREIN.
 
SOLELY FOR U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES, THIS CERTIFICATE IS A “REGULAR INTEREST” IN A “REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CONDUIT,” AS THOSE TERMS ARE DEFINED, RESPECTIVELY, IN SECTIONS 860G AND 860D OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE “CODE”).
 

Certificate No.
 
:
 
1
 
Cut-off Date
 
:
 
March 1, 2006
 
First Distribution Date
 
:
 
April 25, 2006
 
Initial Certificate Principal Balance of this Certificate (“Denomination”)
 
:
 
$29,569,000.00
 
Original Class Certificate Principal Balance of this Class
 
:
 
$29,569,000.00
 
Percentage Interest
 
:
 
100.00%
 
Pass-Through Rate
 
:
 
Variable
 
CUSIP
 
:
 
83611M NH 7
Class
 
:
 
M-1
 
Assumed Maturity Date
 
:
 
March 2036
 

 
 


Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2
Asset-Backed Certificates,
Series 2006-2
CLASS M-1
 
evidencing the Percentage Interest in the distributions allocable to the Certificates of the above-referenced Class with respect to the Trust consisting of second lien, fixed rate mortgage loans (the “Mortgage Loans”)
 
FINANCIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORP., AS DEPOSITOR
 
Principal in respect of this Certificate is distributable monthly as set forth herein. Accordingly, the Certificate Principal Balance of this Class M-1 Certificate at any time may be less than the Initial Certificate Principal Balance set forth on the face hereof, as described herein. This Class M-1 Certificate does not evidence an obligation of, or an interest in, and is not guaranteed by the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or the Trustee referred to below or any of their respective affiliates.
 
This certifies that Cede & Co. is the registered owner of the Percentage Interest evidenced by this Class M-1 Certificate (obtained by dividing the Denomination of this Class M-1 Certificate by the Original Class Certificate Principal Balance) in certain monthly distributions with respect to a Trust consisting primarily of the Mortgage Loans deposited by Financial Asset Securities Corp. (the “Depositor”). The Trust was created pursuant to a Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of March 1, 2006 (the “Agreement”) among the Depositor, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as master servicer, servicer and trust administrator (the “Master Servicer”, “Servicer” and “Trust Administrator”), and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, a national banking association, as trustee (the “Trustee”). To the extent not defined herein, the capitalized terms used herein have the meanings assigned in the Agreement. This Class M-1 Certificate is issued under and is subject to the terms, provisions and conditions of the Agreement, to which Agreement the Holder of this Class M-1 Certificate by virtue of the acceptance hereof assents and by which such Holder is bound.
 
No transfer of this Certificate to a Plan subject to ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code, any Person acting, directly or indirectly, on behalf of any such Plan or any person using Plan Assets to acquire this Certificate shall be made except in accordance with Section 5.02(d) of the Agreement.
 
Reference is hereby made to the further provisions of this Class M-1 Certificate set forth on the reverse hereof, which further provisions shall for all purposes have the same effect as if set forth at this place.
 
This Class M-1 Certificate shall not be entitled to any benefit under the Agreement or be valid for any purpose unless manually countersigned by an authorized signatory of the Trust Administrator.
 



IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Trust Administrator has caused this Certificate to be duly executed.
 
Dated: April __, 2006
 
 
SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2006-2
 
 
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., not in its individual capacity, but solely as Trust Administrator
 
By:
 

This is one of the Certificates referenced
in the within-mentioned Agreement
 
 
By:
 
 
Authorized Signatory of
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.,
as Trust Administrator

 

 
 


[Reverse of Class M-1 Certificate]
 
Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2
Asset-Backed Certificates,
SERIES 2006-2
 
This Certificate is one of a duly authorized issue of Certificates designated as Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-2 herein collectively called the “Certificates”), and representing a beneficial ownership interest in the Trust created by the Agreement.
 
The Certificateholder, by its acceptance of this Certificate, agrees that it will look solely to the funds on deposit in the Distribution Account for payment hereunder and that the Trust Administrator is not liable to the Certificateholders for any amount payable under this Certificate or the Agreement or, except as expressly provided in the Agreement, subject to any liability under the Agreement.
 
This Certificate does not purport to summarize the Agreement and reference is made to the Agreement for the interests, rights and limitations of rights, benefits, obligations and duties evidenced thereby, and the rights, duties and immunities of the Trust Administrator.
 
Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, a distribution will be made on the 25th day of each month or, if such 25th day is not a Business Day, then the Business Day immediately following such Distribution Date (the “Distribution Date”), commencing on the first Distribution Date specified on the face hereof, to the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered at the close of business on the applicable Record Date in an amount equal to the product of the Percentage Interest evidenced by this Certificate and the amount required to be distributed to Holders of Certificates of the Class to which this Certificate belongs on such Distribution Date pursuant to the Agreement.
 
Distributions on this Certificate shall be made by check or money order mailed to the address of the person entitled thereto as it appears on the Certificate Register or by wire transfer or otherwise, as set forth in the Agreement. The final distribution on each Certificate will be made in like manner, but only upon presentment and surrender of such Certificate at the office of the Trust Administrator or the Trust Administrator’s agent specified in the notice to Certificateholders of such final distribution.
 
The Agreement permits, with certain exceptions therein provided, the amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and obligations of the Trust Administrator and the rights of the Certificateholders under the Agreement at any time by the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator and the Trustee and of Holders of the requisite percentage of the Percentage Interests of each Class of Certificates affected by such amendment, as specified in the Agreement. Any such consent by the Holder of this Certificate shall be conclusive and binding on such Holder and upon all future Holders of this Certificate and of any Certificate issued upon the transfer hereof or in exchange therefor or in lieu hereof whether or not notation of such consent is made upon this Certificate. The Agreement also permits the amendment thereof, in certain limited circumstances, without the consent of the Holders of any of the Certificates.
 
As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, the transfer of this Certificate is registrable in the Certificate Register of the Certificate Registrar upon surrender of this Certificate for registration of transfer at the offices or agencies of the Trust Administrator as provided in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement accompanied by a written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the Trust Administrator and the Certificate Registrar duly executed by the holder hereof or such holder’s attorney duly authorized in writing, and thereupon one or more new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations and evidencing the same aggregate Percentage Interest in the Trust will be issued to the designated transferee or transferees.
 
The Certificates are issuable only as registered Certificates without coupons in denominations specified in the Agreement. As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, Certificates are exchangeable for new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations and evidencing the same aggregate Percentage Interest, as requested by the Holder surrendering the same.
 
No service charge will be made for any such registration of transfer or exchange, but the Trust Administrator may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge payable in connection therewith.
 
The Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator and the Trustee and any agent of the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or the Trustee may treat the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered as the owner hereof for all purposes, and none of the Depositor, the Trustee, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or any such agent shall be affected by any notice to the contrary.
 
On any Distribution Date following the date at which the remaining aggregate Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans is less than 10% of the sum of (i) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Initial Mortgage Loans and the Additional Mortgage Loans as of the related Cut-off Date and (ii) the Original Pre-Funded Amounts, the Servicer may purchase, in whole, from the Trust the Mortgage Loans at a purchase price determined as provided in the Agreement. In the event that no such optional termination occurs, the obligations and responsibilities created by the Agreement will terminate upon notice to the Trust Administrator upon the earliest of (i) the Distribution Date on which the Certificate Principal Balances of the Regular Certificates have been reduced to zero, (ii) the final payment or other liquidation of the last Mortgage Loan in the Trust, (iii) the optional purchase by the Servicer of the Mortgage Loans as described in the Agreement and (iv) the Distribution Date in March 2036.
 
Capitalized terms used herein that are defined in the Agreement shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Agreement, and nothing herein shall be deemed inconsistent with that meaning.
 

 
 


ASSIGNMENT
 
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s) and transfer(s)
unto
 
   
(Please print or typewrite name and address including postal zip code of assignee)
 
the Percentage Interest evidenced by the within Certificate and hereby authorizes the transfer of registration of such Percentage Interest to assignee on the Certificate Register of the Trust.
 
I (We) further direct the Trust Administrator to issue a new Certificate of a like denomination and Class, to the above named assignee and deliver such Certificate to the following address:______
 

 

 
Dated:_________________
 


 
 


DISTRIBUTION INSTRUCTIONS
 
The assignee should include the following for purposes of distribution:
 
Distributions shall be made, by wire transfer or otherwise, in immediately available
funds to
 
 
for the account of
 
account number
 
or, if mailed by check, to
 
Applicable statements should be mailed to
 
 
 
This information is provided by
 
assignee named above, or
 
its agent.
 
 

 



EXHIBIT A-6
 
FORM OF CLASS M-2 CERTIFICATES
 
UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY, A NEW YORK CORPORATION (“DTC”), TO THE TRUST ADMINISTRATOR OR ITS AGENT FOR REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER, EXCHANGE, OR PAYMENT, AND ANY CERTIFICATE ISSUED IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF CEDE & CO. OR IN SUCH OTHER NAME AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC (AND ANY PAYMENT IS MADE TO CEDE & CO. OR TO SUCH OTHER ENTITY AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC), ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE, OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL INASMUCH AS THE REGISTERED OWNER HEREOF, CEDE & CO., HAS AN INTEREST HEREIN.
 
THIS CERTIFICATE IS SUBORDINATE TO THE SENIOR CERTIFICATES AND CLASS M-1 CERTIFICATES TO THE EXTENT DESCRIBED IN THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN.
 
NO TRANSFER OF THIS CERTIFICATE TO AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN OR OTHER RETIREMENT ARRANGEMENT (EACH A “PLAN”) SUBJECT TO THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED (“ERISA”), SHALL BE MADE EXCEPT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROCEDURES DESCRIBED HEREIN.

SOLELY FOR U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES, THIS CERTIFICATE IS A “REGULAR INTEREST” IN A “REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CONDUIT,” AS THOSE TERMS ARE DEFINED, RESPECTIVELY, IN SECTIONS 860G AND 860D OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE “CODE”).

Certificate No.
 
:
 
1
 
Cut-off Date
 
:
 
March 1, 2006
 
First Distribution Date
 
:
 
April 25, 2006
 
Initial Certificate Principal Balance of this Certificate (“Denomination”)
 
:
 
$26,733,000.00
 
Original Class Certificate
 
Principal Balance of this Class
 
:
 
$26,733,000.00
 
Percentage Interest
 
:
 
100.00%
 
Pass-Through Rate
 
:
 
Variable
 
CUSIP
 
:
 
83611M NJ 3
Class
 
:
 
M-2
 
Assumed Maturity Date
 
:
 
March 2036
 

 
 


Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2
Asset-Backed Certificates,
Series 2006-2
CLASS M-2
 
evidencing the Percentage Interest in the distributions allocable to the Certificates of the above-referenced Class with respect to the Trust consisting of second lien, fixed rate mortgage loans (the “Mortgage Loans”)
 
FINANCIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORP., AS DEPOSITOR
 
Principal in respect of this Certificate is distributable monthly as set forth herein. Accordingly, the Certificate Principal Balance of this Class M-2 Certificate at any time may be less than the Initial Certificate Principal Balance set forth on the face hereof, as described herein. This Class M-2 Certificate does not evidence an obligation of, or an interest in, and is not guaranteed by the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or the Trustee referred to below or any of their respective affiliates.
 
This certifies that Cede & Co. is the registered owner of the Percentage Interest evidenced by this Class M-2 Certificate (obtained by dividing the Denomination of this Class M-2 Certificate by the Original Class Certificate Principal Balance) in certain monthly distributions with respect to a Trust consisting primarily of the Mortgage Loans deposited by Financial Asset Securities Corp. (the “Depositor”). The Trust was created pursuant to a Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of March 1, 2006 (the “Agreement”) among the Depositor, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as master servicer, servicer and trust administrator (the “Master Servicer”, “Servicer” and “Trust Administrator”), and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, a national banking association, as trustee (the “Trustee”). To the extent not defined herein, the capitalized terms used herein have the meanings assigned in the Agreement. This Class M-2 Certificate is issued under and is subject to the terms, provisions and conditions of the Agreement, to which Agreement the Holder of this Class M-2 Certificate by virtue of the acceptance hereof assents and by which such Holder is bound.
 
No transfer of this Certificate to a Plan subject to ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code, any Person acting, directly or indirectly, on behalf of any such Plan or any person using Plan Assets to acquire this Certificate shall be made except in accordance with Section 5.02(d) of the Agreement.
 
Reference is hereby made to the further provisions of this Class M-2 Certificate set forth on the reverse hereof, which further provisions shall for all purposes have the same effect as if set forth at this place.
 
This Class M-2 Certificate shall not be entitled to any benefit under the Agreement or be valid for any purpose unless manually countersigned by an authorized signatory of the Trust Administrator.
 



IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Trust Administrator has caused this Certificate to be duly executed.
 
Dated: April __, 2006
 
 
SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2006-2
 
 
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., not in its individual capacity, but solely as Trust Administrator
 
By:
 

This is one of the Certificates referenced
in the within-mentioned Agreement
 
 
By:
 
 
Authorized Signatory of
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.,
as Trust Administrator




[Reverse of Class M-2 Certificate]
 
Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2
Asset-Backed Certificates,
SERIES 2006-2
 
This Certificate is one of a duly authorized issue of Certificates designated as Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-2 (herein collectively called the “Certificates”), and representing a beneficial ownership interest in the Trust created by the Agreement.
 
The Certificateholder, by its acceptance of this Certificate, agrees that it will look solely to the funds on deposit in the Distribution Account for payment hereunder and that the Trust Administrator is not liable to the Certificateholders for any amount payable under this Certificate or the Agreement or, except as expressly provided in the Agreement, subject to any liability under the Agreement.
 
This Certificate does not purport to summarize the Agreement and reference is made to the Agreement for the interests, rights and limitations of rights, benefits, obligations and duties evidenced thereby, and the rights, duties and immunities of the Trust Administrator.
 
Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, a distribution will be made on the 25th day of each month or, if such 25th day is not a Business Day, then the Business Day immediately following such Distribution Date (the “Distribution Date”), commencing on the first Distribution Date specified on the face hereof, to the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered at the close of business on the applicable Record Date in an amount equal to the product of the Percentage Interest evidenced by this Certificate and the amount required to be distributed to Holders of Certificates of the Class to which this Certificate belongs on such Distribution Date pursuant to the Agreement.
 
Distributions on this Certificate shall be made by check or money order mailed to the address of the person entitled thereto as it appears on the Certificate Register or by wire transfer or otherwise, as set forth in the Agreement. The final distribution on each Certificate will be made in like manner, but only upon presentment and surrender of such Certificate at the office of the Trust Administrator or the Trust Administrator’s agent specified in the notice to Certificateholders of such final distribution.
 
The Agreement permits, with certain exceptions therein provided, the amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and obligations of the Trust Administrator and the rights of the Certificateholders under the Agreement at any time by the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator and the Trustee and of Holders of the requisite percentage of the Percentage Interests of each Class of Certificates affected by such amendment, as specified in the Agreement. Any such consent by the Holder of this Certificate shall be conclusive and binding on such Holder and upon all future Holders of this Certificate and of any Certificate issued upon the transfer hereof or in exchange therefor or in lieu hereof whether or not notation of such consent is made upon this Certificate. The Agreement also permits the amendment thereof, in certain limited circumstances, without the consent of the Holders of any of the Certificates.
 
As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, the transfer of this Certificate is registrable in the Certificate Register of the Certificate Registrar upon surrender of this Certificate for registration of transfer at the offices or agencies of the Trust Administrator as provided in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement accompanied by a written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the Trust Administrator and the Certificate Registrar duly executed by the holder hereof or such holder’s attorney duly authorized in writing, and thereupon one or more new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations and evidencing the same aggregate Percentage Interest in the Trust will be issued to the designated transferee or transferees.
 
The Certificates are issuable only as registered Certificates without coupons in denominations specified in the Agreement. As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, Certificates are exchangeable for new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations and evidencing the same aggregate Percentage Interest, as requested by the Holder surrendering the same.
 
No service charge will be made for any such registration of transfer or exchange, but the Trust Administrator may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge payable in connection therewith.
 
The Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator and the Trustee and any agent of the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or the Trustee may treat the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered as the owner hereof for all purposes, and none of the Depositor, the Trustee, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or any such agent shall be affected by any notice to the contrary.
 
On any Distribution Date following the date at which the remaining aggregate Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans is less than 10% of the sum of (i) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Initial Mortgage Loans and the Additional Mortgage Loans as of the related Cut-off Date and (ii) the Original Pre-Funded Amounts, the Servicer may purchase, in whole, from the Trust the Mortgage Loans at a purchase price determined as provided in the Agreement. In the event that no such optional termination occurs, the obligations and responsibilities created by the Agreement will terminate upon notice to the Trust Administrator upon the earliest of (i) the Distribution Date on which the Certificate Principal Balances of the Regular Certificates have been reduced to zero, (ii) the final payment or other liquidation of the last Mortgage Loan in the Trust, (iii) the optional purchase by the Servicer of the Mortgage Loans as described in the Agreement and (iv) the Distribution Date in March 2036.
 
Capitalized terms used herein that are defined in the Agreement shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Agreement, and nothing herein shall be deemed inconsistent with that meaning.
 

 
 


ASSIGNMENT
 
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s) and transfer(s)
unto
 
   
(Please print or typewrite name and address including postal zip code of assignee)
 
the Percentage Interest evidenced by the within Certificate and hereby authorizes the transfer of registration of such Percentage Interest to assignee on the Certificate Register of the Trust.
 
I (We) further direct the Trust Administrator to issue a new Certificate of a like denomination and Class, to the above named assignee and deliver such Certificate to the following address:______
 

 
Dated:_________________
 




DISTRIBUTION INSTRUCTIONS
 
The assignee should include the following for purposes of distribution:
 
Distributions shall be made, by wire transfer or otherwise, in immediately available
funds to
 
 
for the account of
 
account number
 
or, if mailed by check, to
 
Applicable statements should be mailed to
 
 
 
This information is provided by
 
assignee named above, or
 
its agent.
 



 



EXHIBIT A-7
 
FORM OF CLASS M-3 CERTIFICATES
 
UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY, A NEW YORK CORPORATION (“DTC”), TO THE TRUST ADMINISTRATOR OR ITS AGENT FOR REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER, EXCHANGE, OR PAYMENT, AND ANY CERTIFICATE ISSUED IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF CEDE & CO. OR IN SUCH OTHER NAME AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC (AND ANY PAYMENT IS MADE TO CEDE & CO. OR TO SUCH OTHER ENTITY AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC), ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE, OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL INASMUCH AS THE REGISTERED OWNER HEREOF, CEDE & CO., HAS AN INTEREST HEREIN.
 
THIS CERTIFICATE IS SUBORDINATE TO THE SENIOR CERTIFICATES, CLASS M-1 CERTIFICATES AND THE CLASS M-2 CERTIFICATES TO THE EXTENT DESCRIBED IN THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN.
 
NO TRANSFER OF THIS CERTIFICATE TO AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN OR OTHER RETIREMENT ARRANGEMENT (EACH A “PLAN”) SUBJECT TO THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED (“ERISA”), SHALL BE MADE EXCEPT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROCEDURES DESCRIBED HEREIN.

SOLELY FOR U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES, THIS CERTIFICATE IS A “REGULAR INTEREST” IN A “REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CONDUIT,” AS THOSE TERMS ARE DEFINED, RESPECTIVELY, IN SECTIONS 860G AND 860D OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE “CODE”).

Certificate No.
 
:
 
1
 
Cut-off Date
 
:
 
March 1, 2006
 
First Distribution Date
 
:
 
April 25, 2006
 
Initial Certificate Principal Balance of this Certificate (“Denomination”)
 
:
 
$17,012,000.00
 
Original Class Certificate Principal Balance of this Class
 
:
 
$17,012,000.00
 
Percentage Interest
 
:
 
100.00%
 
Pass-Through Rate
 
:
 
Variable
 
CUSIP
 
:
 
83611M NK 0
Class
 
:
 
M-3
 
Assumed Maturity Date
 
:
 
March 2036
 




Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2
Asset-Backed Certificates,
Series 2006-2
CLASS M-3
 
evidencing the Percentage Interest in the distributions allocable to the Certificates of the above-referenced Class with respect to the Trust consisting of second lien, fixed rate mortgage loans (the “Mortgage Loans”)
 
FINANCIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORP., AS DEPOSITOR
 
Principal in respect of this Certificate is distributable monthly as set forth herein. Accordingly, the Certificate Principal Balance of this Class M-3 Certificate at any time may be less than the Initial Certificate Principal Balance set forth on the face hereof, as described herein. This Class M-3 Certificate does not evidence an obligation of, or an interest in, and is not guaranteed by the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or the Trustee referred to below or any of their respective affiliates.
 
This certifies that Cede & Co. is the registered owner of the Percentage Interest evidenced by this Class M-3 Certificate (obtained by dividing the Denomination of this Class M-3 Certificate by the Original Class Certificate Principal Balance) in certain monthly distributions with respect to a Trust consisting primarily of the Mortgage Loans deposited by Financial Asset Securities Corp. (the “Depositor”). The Trust was created pursuant to a Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of March 1, 2006 (the “Agreement”) among the Depositor, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as master servicer, servicer and trust administrator (the “Master Servicer”, “Servicer” and “Trust Administrator”), and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, a national banking association, as trustee (the “Trustee”). To the extent not defined herein, the capitalized terms used herein have the meanings assigned in the Agreement. This Class M-3 Certificate is issued under and is subject to the terms, provisions and conditions of the Agreement, to which Agreement the Holder of this Class M-3 Certificate by virtue of the acceptance hereof assents and by which such Holder is bound.
 
No transfer of this Certificate to a Plan subject to ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code, any Person acting, directly or indirectly, on behalf of any such Plan or any person using Plan Assets to acquire this Certificate shall be made except in accordance with Section 5.02(d) of the Agreement.
 
Reference is hereby made to the further provisions of this Class M-3 Certificate set forth on the reverse hereof, which further provisions shall for all purposes have the same effect as if set forth at this place.
 
This Class M-3 Certificate shall not be entitled to any benefit under the Agreement or be valid for any purpose unless manually countersigned by an authorized signatory of the Trust Administrator.
 



IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Trust Administrator has caused this Certificate to be duly executed.
 
Dated: April __, 2006
 
 
SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2006-2
 
 
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., not in its individual capacity, but solely as Trust Administrator
 
By:
 

This is one of the Certificates referenced
in the within-mentioned Agreement
 
 
By:
 
 
Authorized Signatory of
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.,
as Trust Administrator

 



[Reverse of Class M-3 Certificate]
 
Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2
Asset-Backed Certificates,
SERIES 2006-2
 
This Certificate is one of a duly authorized issue of Certificates designated as Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-2 (herein collectively called the “Certificates”), and representing a beneficial ownership interest in the Trust created by the Agreement.
 
The Certificateholder, by its acceptance of this Certificate, agrees that it will look solely to the funds on deposit in the Distribution Account for payment hereunder and that the Trust Administrator is not liable to the Certificateholders for any amount payable under this Certificate or the Agreement or, except as expressly provided in the Agreement, subject to any liability under the Agreement.
 
This Certificate does not purport to summarize the Agreement and reference is made to the Agreement for the interests, rights and limitations of rights, benefits, obligations and duties evidenced thereby, and the rights, duties and immunities of the Trust Administrator.
 
Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, a distribution will be made on the 25th day of each month or, if such 25th day is not a Business Day, then the Business Day immediately following such Distribution Date (the “Distribution Date”), commencing on the first Distribution Date specified on the face hereof, to the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered at the close of business on the applicable Record Date in an amount equal to the product of the Percentage Interest evidenced by this Certificate and the amount required to be distributed to Holders of Certificates of the Class to which this Certificate belongs on such Distribution Date pursuant to the Agreement.
 
Distributions on this Certificate shall be made by check or money order mailed to the address of the person entitled thereto as it appears on the Certificate Register or by wire transfer or otherwise, as set forth in the Agreement. The final distribution on each Certificate will be made in like manner, but only upon presentment and surrender of such Certificate at the office of the Trust Administrator or the Trust Administrator’s agent specified in the notice to Certificateholders of such final distribution.
 
The Agreement permits, with certain exceptions therein provided, the amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and obligations of the Trust Administrator and the rights of the Certificateholders under the Agreement at any time by the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator and the Trustee and of Holders of the requisite percentage of the Percentage Interests of each Class of Certificates affected by such amendment, as specified in the Agreement. Any such consent by the Holder of this Certificate shall be conclusive and binding on such Holder and upon all future Holders of this Certificate and of any Certificate issued upon the transfer hereof or in exchange therefor or in lieu hereof whether or not notation of such consent is made upon this Certificate. The Agreement also permits the amendment thereof, in certain limited circumstances, without the consent of the Holders of any of the Certificates.
 
As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, the transfer of this Certificate is registrable in the Certificate Register of the Certificate Registrar upon surrender of this Certificate for registration of transfer at the offices or agencies of the Trust Administrator as provided in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement accompanied by a written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the Trust Administrator and the Certificate Registrar duly executed by the holder hereof or such holder’s attorney duly authorized in writing, and thereupon one or more new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations and evidencing the same aggregate Percentage Interest in the Trust will be issued to the designated transferee or transferees.
 
The Certificates are issuable only as registered Certificates without coupons in denominations specified in the Agreement. As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, Certificates are exchangeable for new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations and evidencing the same aggregate Percentage Interest, as requested by the Holder surrendering the same.
 
No service charge will be made for any such registration of transfer or exchange, but the Trust Administrator may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge payable in connection therewith.
 
The Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator and the Trustee and any agent of the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or the Trustee may treat the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered as the owner hereof for all purposes, and none of the Depositor, the Trustee, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or any such agent shall be affected by any notice to the contrary.
 
On any Distribution Date following the date at which the remaining aggregate Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans is less than 10% of the sum of (i) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Initial Mortgage Loans and the Additional Mortgage Loans as of the related Cut-off Date and (ii) the Original Pre-Funded Amounts, the Servicer may purchase, in whole, from the Trust the Mortgage Loans at a purchase price determined as provided in the Agreement. In the event that no such optional termination occurs, the obligations and responsibilities created by the Agreement will terminate upon notice to the Trust Administrator upon the earliest of (i) the Distribution Date on which the Certificate Principal Balances of the Regular Certificates have been reduced to zero, (ii) the final payment or other liquidation of the last Mortgage Loan in the Trust, (iii) the optional purchase by the Servicer of the Mortgage Loans as described in the Agreement and (iv) the Distribution Date in March 2036.
 
Capitalized terms used herein that are defined in the Agreement shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Agreement, and nothing herein shall be deemed inconsistent with that meaning.
 



ASSIGNMENT
 
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s) and transfer(s)
unto
 
   
(Please print or typewrite name and address including postal zip code of assignee)
 
the Percentage Interest evidenced by the within Certificate and hereby authorizes the transfer of registration of such Percentage Interest to assignee on the Certificate Register of the Trust.
 
I (We) further direct the Trust Administrator to issue a new Certificate of a like denomination and Class, to the above named assignee and deliver such Certificate to the following address:______
 
Dated:_________________
 



DISTRIBUTION INSTRUCTIONS
 
The assignee should include the following for purposes of distribution:
 
Distributions shall be made, by wire transfer or otherwise, in immediately available
funds to
 
 
for the account of
 
account number
 
or, if mailed by check, to
 
Applicable statements should be mailed to
 
 
 
This information is provided by
 
assignee named above, or
 
its agent.
 

 


 



EXHIBIT A-8
 
FORM OF CLASS M-4 CERTIFICATES
 
UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY, A NEW YORK CORPORATION (“DTC”), TO THE TRUST ADMINISTRATOR OR ITS AGENT FOR REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER, EXCHANGE, OR PAYMENT, AND ANY CERTIFICATE ISSUED IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF CEDE & CO. OR IN SUCH OTHER NAME AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC (AND ANY PAYMENT IS MADE TO CEDE & CO. OR TO SUCH OTHER ENTITY AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC), ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE, OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL INASMUCH AS THE REGISTERED OWNER HEREOF, CEDE & CO., HAS AN INTEREST HEREIN.
 
THIS CERTIFICATE IS SUBORDINATE TO THE SENIOR CERTIFICATES, CLASS M-1 CERTIFICATES, THE CLASS M-2 CERTIFICATES, AND THE CLASS M-3 CERTIFICATES TO THE EXTENT DESCRIBED IN THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN.
 
NO TRANSFER OF THIS CERTIFICATE TO AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN OR OTHER RETIREMENT ARRANGEMENT (EACH A “PLAN”) SUBJECT TO THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED (“ERISA”), SHALL BE MADE EXCEPT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROCEDURES DESCRIBED HEREIN.

SOLELY FOR U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES, THIS CERTIFICATE IS A “REGULAR INTEREST” IN A “REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CONDUIT,” AS THOSE TERMS ARE DEFINED, RESPECTIVELY, IN SECTIONS 860G AND 860D OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE “CODE”).

Certificate No.
 
:
 
1
 
Cut-off Date
 
:
 
March 1, 2006
 
First Distribution Date
 
:
 
April 25, 2006
 
Initial Certificate Principal Balance of this Certificate (“Denomination”)
 
:
 
$14,582,000.00
 
Original Class Certificate Principal Balance of this Class
 
:
 
$14,582,000.00
 
Percentage Interest
 
:
 
100.00%
 
Pass-Through Rate
 
:
 
Variable
 
CUSIP
 
:
 
83611M NL 8
Class
 
:
 
M-4
 
Assumed Maturity Date
 
:
 
March 2036
 



Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2
Asset-Backed Certificates,
Series 2006-2
CLASS M-4
 
evidencing the Percentage Interest in the distributions allocable to the Certificates of the above-referenced Class with respect to the Trust consisting of second lien, fixed rate mortgage loans (the “Mortgage Loans”)
 
FINANCIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORP., AS DEPOSITOR
 
Principal in respect of this Certificate is distributable monthly as set forth herein. Accordingly, the Certificate Principal Balance of this Class M-4 Certificate at any time may be less than the Initial Certificate Principal Balance set forth on the face hereof, as described herein. This Class M-4 Certificate does not evidence an obligation of, or an interest in, and is not guaranteed by the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or the Trustee referred to below or any of their respective affiliates.
 
This certifies that Cede & Co. is the registered owner of the Percentage Interest evidenced by this Class M-4 Certificate (obtained by dividing the Denomination of this Class M-4 Certificate by the Original Class Certificate Principal Balance) in certain monthly distributions with respect to a Trust consisting primarily of the Mortgage Loans deposited by Financial Asset Securities Corp. (the “Depositor”). The Trust was created pursuant to a Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of March 1, 2006 (the “Agreement”) among the Depositor, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as master servicer, servicer and trust administrator (the “Master Servicer”, “Servicer” and “Trust Administrator”), and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, a national banking association, as trustee (the “Trustee”). To the extent not defined herein, the capitalized terms used herein have the meanings assigned in the Agreement. This Class M-4 Certificate is issued under and is subject to the terms, provisions and conditions of the Agreement, to which Agreement the Holder of this Class M-4 Certificate by virtue of the acceptance hereof assents and by which such Holder is bound.
 
No transfer of this Certificate to a Plan subject to ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code, any Person acting, directly or indirectly, on behalf of any such Plan or any person using Plan Assets to acquire this Certificate shall be made except in accordance with Section 5.02(d) of the Agreement.
 
Reference is hereby made to the further provisions of this Class M-4 Certificate set forth on the reverse hereof, which further provisions shall for all purposes have the same effect as if set forth at this place.
 
This Class M-4 Certificate shall not be entitled to any benefit under the Agreement or be valid for any purpose unless manually countersigned by an authorized signatory of the Trust Administrator.
 

 
 


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Trust Administrator has caused this Certificate to be duly executed.
 
Dated: April __, 2006
 
 
SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2006-2
 
 
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., not in its individual capacity, but solely as Trust Administrator
 
By:
 

This is one of the Certificates referenced
in the within-mentioned Agreement
 
 
By:
 
 
Authorized Signatory of
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.,
as Trust Administrator
 

 
 


[Reverse of Class M-4 Certificate]
 
Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2
Asset-Backed Certificates,
SERIES 2006-2
 
This Certificate is one of a duly authorized issue of Certificates designated as Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-2 (herein collectively called the “Certificates”), and representing a beneficial ownership interest in the Trust created by the Agreement.
 
The Certificateholder, by its acceptance of this Certificate, agrees that it will look solely to the funds on deposit in the Distribution Account for payment hereunder and that the Trust Administrator is not liable to the Certificateholders for any amount payable under this Certificate or the Agreement or, except as expressly provided in the Agreement, subject to any liability under the Agreement.
 
This Certificate does not purport to summarize the Agreement and reference is made to the Agreement for the interests, rights and limitations of rights, benefits, obligations and duties evidenced thereby, and the rights, duties and immunities of the Trust Administrator.
 
Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, a distribution will be made on the 25th day of each month or, if such 25th day is not a Business Day, then the Business Day immediately following such Distribution Date (the “Distribution Date”), commencing on the first Distribution Date specified on the face hereof, to the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered at the close of business on the applicable Record Date in an amount equal to the product of the Percentage Interest evidenced by this Certificate and the amount required to be distributed to Holders of Certificates of the Class to which this Certificate belongs on such Distribution Date pursuant to the Agreement.
 
Distributions on this Certificate shall be made by check or money order mailed to the address of the person entitled thereto as it appears on the Certificate Register or by wire transfer or otherwise, as set forth in the Agreement. The final distribution on each Certificate will be made in like manner, but only upon presentment and surrender of such Certificate at the office of the Trust Administrator or the Trust Administrator’s agent specified in the notice to Certificateholders of such final distribution.
 
The Agreement permits, with certain exceptions therein provided, the amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and obligations of the Trust Administrator and the rights of the Certificateholders under the Agreement at any time by the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator and the Trustee and of Holders of the requisite percentage of the Percentage Interests of each Class of Certificates affected by such amendment, as specified in the Agreement. Any such consent by the Holder of this Certificate shall be conclusive and binding on such Holder and upon all future Holders of this Certificate and of any Certificate issued upon the transfer hereof or in exchange therefor or in lieu hereof whether or not notation of such consent is made upon this Certificate. The Agreement also permits the amendment thereof, in certain limited circumstances, without the consent of the Holders of any of the Certificates.
 
As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, the transfer of this Certificate is registrable in the Certificate Register of the Certificate Registrar upon surrender of this Certificate for registration of transfer at the offices or agencies of the Trust Administrator as provided in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement accompanied by a written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the Trust Administrator and the Certificate Registrar duly executed by the holder hereof or such holder’s attorney duly authorized in writing, and thereupon one or more new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations and evidencing the same aggregate Percentage Interest in the Trust will be issued to the designated transferee or transferees.
 
The Certificates are issuable only as registered Certificates without coupons in denominations specified in the Agreement. As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, Certificates are exchangeable for new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations and evidencing the same aggregate Percentage Interest, as requested by the Holder surrendering the same.
 
No service charge will be made for any such registration of transfer or exchange, but the Trust Administrator may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge payable in connection therewith.
 
The Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator and the Trustee and any agent of the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or the Trustee may treat the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered as the owner hereof for all purposes, and none of the Depositor, the Trustee, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or any such agent shall be affected by any notice to the contrary.
 
On any Distribution Date following the date at which the remaining aggregate Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans is less than 10% of the sum of (i) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Initial Mortgage Loans and the Additional Mortgage Loans as of the related Cut-off Date and (ii) the Original Pre-Funded Amounts, the Servicer may purchase, in whole, from the Trust the Mortgage Loans at a purchase price determined as provided in the Agreement. In the event that no such optional termination occurs, the obligations and responsibilities created by the Agreement will terminate upon notice to the Trust Administrator upon the earliest of (i) the Distribution Date on which the Certificate Principal Balances of the Regular Certificates have been reduced to zero, (ii) the final payment or other liquidation of the last Mortgage Loan in the Trust, (iii) the optional purchase by the Servicer of the Mortgage Loans as described in the Agreement and (iv) the Distribution Date in March 2036.
 
Capitalized terms used herein that are defined in the Agreement shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Agreement, and nothing herein shall be deemed inconsistent with that meaning.
 



ASSIGNMENT
 
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s) and transfer(s)
unto
 
   
(Please print or typewrite name and address including postal zip code of assignee)
 
the Percentage Interest evidenced by the within Certificate and hereby authorizes the transfer of registration of such Percentage Interest to assignee on the Certificate Register of the Trust.
 
I (We) further direct the Trust Administrator to issue a new Certificate of a like denomination and Class, to the above named assignee and deliver such Certificate to the following address:______
 
______________________________________________________________________________
 
Dated:_________________
 




DISTRIBUTION INSTRUCTIONS
 
The assignee should include the following for purposes of distribution:
 
Distributions shall be made, by wire transfer or otherwise, in immediately available
funds to
 
 
for the account of
 
account number
 
or, if mailed by check, to
 
Applicable statements should be mailed to
 
 
 
This information is provided by
 
assignee named above, or
 
its agent.
 

 





EXHIBIT A-9
 
FORM OF CLASS M-5 CERTIFICATES
 
UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY, A NEW YORK CORPORATION (“DTC”), TO THE TRUST ADMINISTRATOR OR ITS AGENT FOR REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER, EXCHANGE, OR PAYMENT, AND ANY CERTIFICATE ISSUED IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF CEDE & CO. OR IN SUCH OTHER NAME AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC (AND ANY PAYMENT IS MADE TO CEDE & CO. OR TO SUCH OTHER ENTITY AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC), ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE, OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL INASMUCH AS THE REGISTERED OWNER HEREOF, CEDE & CO., HAS AN INTEREST HEREIN.
 
THIS CERTIFICATE IS SUBORDINATE TO THE SENIOR CERTIFICATES, CLASS M-1 CERTIFICATES, THE CLASS M-2 CERTIFICATES, THE CLASS M-3 CERTIFICATES AND THE CLASS M-4 CERTIFICATES TO THE EXTENT DESCRIBED IN THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN.
 
NO TRANSFER OF THIS CERTIFICATE TO AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN OR OTHER RETIREMENT ARRANGEMENT (EACH A “PLAN”) SUBJECT TO THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED (“ERISA”), SHALL BE MADE EXCEPT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROCEDURES DESCRIBED HEREIN.

SOLELY FOR U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES, THIS CERTIFICATE IS A “REGULAR INTEREST” IN A “REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CONDUIT,” AS THOSE TERMS ARE DEFINED, RESPECTIVELY, IN SECTIONS 860G AND 860D OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE “CODE”).

Certificate No.
 
:
 
1
 
Cut-off Date
 
:
 
March 1, 2006
 
First Distribution Date
 
:
 
April 25, 2006
 
Initial Certificate Principal Balance of this Certificate (“Denomination”)
 
:
 
$14,582,000.00
 
Original Class Certificate Principal Balance of this Class
 
:
 
$14,582,000.00
 
Percentage Interest
 
:
 
100.00%
 
Pass-Through Rate
 
:
 
Variable
 
CUSIP
 
:
 
83611M NM 6
Class
 
:
 
M-5
 
Assumed Maturity Date
:
March 2036

 
 


Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2
Asset-Backed Certificates,
Series 2006-2
CLASS M-5
 
evidencing the Percentage Interest in the distributions allocable to the Certificates of the above-referenced Class with respect to the Trust consisting of second lien, fixed rate mortgage loans (the “Mortgage Loans”)
 
FINANCIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORP., AS DEPOSITOR
 
Principal in respect of this Certificate is distributable monthly as set forth herein. Accordingly, the Certificate Principal Balance of this Class M-5 Certificate at any time may be less than the Initial Certificate Principal Balance set forth on the face hereof, as described herein. This Class M-5 Certificate does not evidence an obligation of, or an interest in, and is not guaranteed by the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or the Trustee referred to below or any of their respective affiliates.
 
This certifies that Cede & Co. is the registered owner of the Percentage Interest evidenced by this Class M-5 Certificate (obtained by dividing the Denomination of this Class M-5 Certificate by the Original Class Certificate Principal Balance) in certain monthly distributions with respect to a Trust consisting primarily of the Mortgage Loans deposited by Financial Asset Securities Corp. (the “Depositor”). The Trust was created pursuant to a Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of March 1, 2006 (the “Agreement”) among the Depositor, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as master servicer, servicer and trust administrator (the “Master Servicer”, “Servicer” and “Trust Administrator”), and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, a national banking association, as trustee (the “Trustee”). To the extent not defined herein, the capitalized terms used herein have the meanings assigned in the Agreement. This Class M-5 Certificate is issued under and is subject to the terms, provisions and conditions of the Agreement, to which Agreement the Holder of this Class M-5 Certificate by virtue of the acceptance hereof assents and by which such Holder is bound.
 
No transfer of this Certificate to a Plan subject to ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code, any Person acting, directly or indirectly, on behalf of any such Plan or any person using Plan Assets to acquire this Certificate shall be made except in accordance with Section 5.02(d) of the Agreement.
 
Reference is hereby made to the further provisions of this Class M-5 Certificate set forth on the reverse hereof, which further provisions shall for all purposes have the same effect as if set forth at this place.
 
This Class M-5 Certificate shall not be entitled to any benefit under the Agreement or be valid for any purpose unless manually countersigned by an authorized signatory of the Trust Administrator.
 



IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Trust Administrator has caused this Certificate to be duly executed.
 
Dated: April __, 2006
 
 
SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2006-2
 
 
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., not in its individual capacity, but solely as Trust Administrator
 
By:
 

This is one of the Certificates referenced
in the within-mentioned Agreement
 
 
By:
 
 
Authorized Signatory of
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.,
as Trust Administrator
 
 
 



[REVERSE OF CLASS M-5 CERTIFICATE]
 
Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2
Asset-Backed Certificates,
SERIES 2006-2
 
This Certificate is one of a duly authorized issue of Certificates designated as Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-2 (herein collectively called the “Certificates”), and representing a beneficial ownership interest in the Trust created by the Agreement.
 
The Certificateholder, by its acceptance of this Certificate, agrees that it will look solely to the funds on deposit in the Distribution Account for payment hereunder and that the Trust Administrator is not liable to the Certificateholders for any amount payable under this Certificate or the Agreement or, except as expressly provided in the Agreement, subject to any liability under the Agreement.
 
This Certificate does not purport to summarize the Agreement and reference is made to the Agreement for the interests, rights and limitations of rights, benefits, obligations and duties evidenced thereby, and the rights, duties and immunities of the Trust Administrator.
 
Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, a distribution will be made on the 25th day of each month or, if such 25th day is not a Business Day, then the Business Day immediately following such Distribution Date (the “Distribution Date”), commencing on the first Distribution Date specified on the face hereof, to the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered at the close of business on the applicable Record Date in an amount equal to the product of the Percentage Interest evidenced by this Certificate and the amount required to be distributed to Holders of Certificates of the Class to which this Certificate belongs on such Distribution Date pursuant to the Agreement.
 
Distributions on this Certificate shall be made by check or money order mailed to the address of the person entitled thereto as it appears on the Certificate Register or by wire transfer or otherwise, as set forth in the Agreement. The final distribution on each Certificate will be made in like manner, but only upon presentment and surrender of such Certificate at the office of the Trust Administrator or the Trust Administrator’s agent specified in the notice to Certificateholders of such final distribution.
 
The Agreement permits, with certain exceptions therein provided, the amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and obligations of the Trust Administrator and the rights of the Certificateholders under the Agreement at any time by the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator and the Trustee and of Holders of the requisite percentage of the Percentage Interests of each Class of Certificates affected by such amendment, as specified in the Agreement. Any such consent by the Holder of this Certificate shall be conclusive and binding on such Holder and upon all future Holders of this Certificate and of any Certificate issued upon the transfer hereof or in exchange therefor or in lieu hereof whether or not notation of such consent is made upon this Certificate. The Agreement also permits the amendment thereof, in certain limited circumstances, without the consent of the Holders of any of the Certificates.
 
As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, the transfer of this Certificate is registrable in the Certificate Register of the Certificate Registrar upon surrender of this Certificate for registration of transfer at the offices or agencies of the Trust Administrator as provided in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement accompanied by a written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the Trust Administrator and the Certificate Registrar duly executed by the holder hereof or such holder’s attorney duly authorized in writing, and thereupon one or more new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations and evidencing the same aggregate Percentage Interest in the Trust will be issued to the designated transferee or transferees.
 
The Certificates are issuable only as registered Certificates without coupons in denominations specified in the Agreement. As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, Certificates are exchangeable for new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations and evidencing the same aggregate Percentage Interest, as requested by the Holder surrendering the same.
 
No service charge will be made for any such registration of transfer or exchange, but the Trust Administrator may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge payable in connection therewith.
 
The Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator and the Trustee and any agent of the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or the Trustee may treat the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered as the owner hereof for all purposes, and none of the Depositor, the Trustee, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or any such agent shall be affected by any notice to the contrary.
 
On any Distribution Date following the date at which the remaining aggregate Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans is less than 10% of the sum of (i) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Initial Mortgage Loans and the Additional Mortgage Loans as of the related Cut-off Date and (ii) the Original Pre-Funded Amounts, the Servicer may purchase, in whole, from the Trust the Mortgage Loans at a purchase price determined as provided in the Agreement. In the event that no such optional termination occurs, the obligations and responsibilities created by the Agreement will terminate upon notice to the Trust Administrator upon the earliest of (i) the Distribution Date on which the Certificate Principal Balances of the Regular Certificates have been reduced to zero, (ii) the final payment or other liquidation of the last Mortgage Loan in the Trust, (iii) the optional purchase by the Servicer of the Mortgage Loans as described in the Agreement and (iv) the Distribution Date in March 2036.
 
Capitalized terms used herein that are defined in the Agreement shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Agreement, and nothing herein shall be deemed inconsistent with that meaning.
 



ASSIGNMENT
 
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s) and transfer(s)
unto
 
   
(Please print or typewrite name and address including postal zip code of assignee)
 
the Percentage Interest evidenced by the within Certificate and hereby authorizes the transfer of registration of such Percentage Interest to assignee on the Certificate Register of the Trust.
 
I (We) further direct the Trust Administrator to issue a new Certificate of a like denomination and Class, to the above named assignee and deliver such Certificate to the following address:______
 
______________________________________________________________________________
 
Dated:_________________
 




DISTRIBUTION INSTRUCTIONS
 
The assignee should include the following for purposes of distribution:
 
Distributions shall be made, by wire transfer or otherwise, in immediately available
funds to
 
 
for the account of
 
account number
 
or, if mailed by check, to
 
Applicable statements should be mailed to
 
 
 
This information is provided by
 
assignee named above, or
 
its agent.
 

 





EXHIBIT A-10
 
FORM OF CLASS M-6 CERTIFICATES
 
UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY, A NEW YORK CORPORATION (“DTC”), TO THE TRUST ADMINISTRATOR OR ITS AGENT FOR REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER, EXCHANGE, OR PAYMENT, AND ANY CERTIFICATE ISSUED IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF CEDE & CO. OR IN SUCH OTHER NAME AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC (AND ANY PAYMENT IS MADE TO CEDE & CO. OR TO SUCH OTHER ENTITY AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC), ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE, OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL INASMUCH AS THE REGISTERED OWNER HEREOF, CEDE & CO., HAS AN INTEREST HEREIN.
 
THIS CERTIFICATE IS SUBORDINATE TO THE SENIOR CERTIFICATES, CLASS M-1 CERTIFICATES, THE CLASS M-2 CERTIFICATES, THE CLASS M-3 CERTIFICATES, THE CLASS M-4 CERTIFICATES AND THE CLASS M-5 CERTIFICATES TO THE EXTENT DESCRIBED IN THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN.
 
NO TRANSFER OF THIS CERTIFICATE TO AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN OR OTHER RETIREMENT ARRANGEMENT (EACH A “PLAN”) SUBJECT TO THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED (“ERISA”), SHALL BE MADE EXCEPT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROCEDURES DESCRIBED HEREIN.

SOLELY FOR U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES, THIS CERTIFICATE IS A “REGULAR INTEREST” IN A “REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CONDUIT,” AS THOSE TERMS ARE DEFINED, RESPECTIVELY, IN SECTIONS 860G AND 860D OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE “CODE”).

Certificate No.
 
:
 
1
 
Cut-off Date
 
:
 
March 1, 2006
 
First Distribution Date
 
:
 
April 25, 2006
 
Initial Certificate Principal Balance of this Certificate (“Denomination”)
 
:
 
$12,557,000.00
 
Original Class Certificate Principal Balance of this Class
 
:
 
$12,557,000.00
 
Percentage Interest
 
:
 
100.00%
 
Pass-Through Rate
 
:
 
Variable
 
CUSIP
 
:
 
83611M NN 4
Class
 
:
 
M-6
 
Assumed Maturity Date
:
March 2036



Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2
Asset-Backed Certificates,
Series 2006-2
CLASS M-6
 
evidencing the Percentage Interest in the distributions allocable to the Certificates of the above-referenced Class with respect to the Trust consisting of second lien, fixed rate mortgage loans (the “Mortgage Loans”)
 
FINANCIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORP., AS DEPOSITOR
 
Principal in respect of this Certificate is distributable monthly as set forth herein. Accordingly, the Certificate Principal Balance of this Class M-6 Certificate at any time may be less than the Initial Certificate Principal Balance set forth on the face hereof, as described herein. This Class M-6 Certificate does not evidence an obligation of, or an interest in, and is not guaranteed by the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or the Trustee referred to below or any of their respective affiliates.
 
This certifies that Cede & Co. is the registered owner of the Percentage Interest evidenced by this Class M-6 Certificate (obtained by dividing the Denomination of this Class M-6 Certificate by the Original Class Certificate Principal Balance) in certain monthly distributions with respect to a Trust consisting primarily of the Mortgage Loans deposited by Financial Asset Securities Corp. (the “Depositor”). The Trust was created pursuant to a Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of March 1, 2006 (the “Agreement”) among the Depositor, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as master servicer, servicer and trust administrator (the “Master Servicer”, “Servicer” and “Trust Administrator”), and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, a national banking association, as trustee (the “Trustee”). To the extent not defined herein, the capitalized terms used herein have the meanings assigned in the Agreement. This Class M-6 Certificate is issued under and is subject to the terms, provisions and conditions of the Agreement, to which Agreement the Holder of this Class M-6 Certificate by virtue of the acceptance hereof assents and by which such Holder is bound.
 
No transfer of this Certificate to a Plan subject to ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code, any Person acting, directly or indirectly, on behalf of any such Plan or any person using Plan Assets to acquire this Certificate shall be made except in accordance with Section 5.02(d) of the Agreement.
 
Reference is hereby made to the further provisions of this Class M-6 Certificate set forth on the reverse hereof, which further provisions shall for all purposes have the same effect as if set forth at this place.
 
This Class M-6 Certificate shall not be entitled to any benefit under the Agreement or be valid for any purpose unless manually countersigned by an authorized signatory of the Trust Administrator.
 



IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Trust Administrator has caused this Certificate to be duly executed.
 
Dated: April __, 2006
 
 
SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2006-2
 
 
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., not in its individual capacity, but solely as Trust Administrator
 
By:
 

This is one of the Certificates referenced
in the within-mentioned Agreement
 
 
By:
 
 
Authorized Signatory of
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.,
as Trust Administrator
 
 
 



[Reverse of Class M-6 Certificate]
 
Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2
Asset-Backed Certificates,
SERIES 2006-2
 
This Certificate is one of a duly authorized issue of Certificates designated as Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-2 (herein collectively called the “Certificates”), and representing a beneficial ownership interest in the Trust created by the Agreement.
 
The Certificateholder, by its acceptance of this Certificate, agrees that it will look solely to the funds on deposit in the Distribution Account for payment hereunder and that the Trust Administrator is not liable to the Certificateholders for any amount payable under this Certificate or the Agreement or, except as expressly provided in the Agreement, subject to any liability under the Agreement.
 
This Certificate does not purport to summarize the Agreement and reference is made to the Agreement for the interests, rights and limitations of rights, benefits, obligations and duties evidenced thereby, and the rights, duties and immunities of the Trust Administrator.
 
Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, a distribution will be made on the 25th day of each month or, if such 25th day is not a Business Day, then the Business Day immediately following such Distribution Date (the “Distribution Date”), commencing on the first Distribution Date specified on the face hereof, to the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered at the close of business on the applicable Record Date in an amount equal to the product of the Percentage Interest evidenced by this Certificate and the amount required to be distributed to Holders of Certificates of the Class to which this Certificate belongs on such Distribution Date pursuant to the Agreement.
 
Distributions on this Certificate shall be made by check or money order mailed to the address of the person entitled thereto as it appears on the Certificate Register or by wire transfer or otherwise, as set forth in the Agreement. The final distribution on each Certificate will be made in like manner, but only upon presentment and surrender of such Certificate at the office of the Trust Administrator or the Trust Administrator’s agent specified in the notice to Certificateholders of such final distribution.
 
The Agreement permits, with certain exceptions therein provided, the amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and obligations of the Trust Administrator and the rights of the Certificateholders under the Agreement at any time by the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator and the Trustee and of Holders of the requisite percentage of the Percentage Interests of each Class of Certificates affected by such amendment, as specified in the Agreement. Any such consent by the Holder of this Certificate shall be conclusive and binding on such Holder and upon all future Holders of this Certificate and of any Certificate issued upon the transfer hereof or in exchange therefor or in lieu hereof whether or not notation of such consent is made upon this Certificate. The Agreement also permits the amendment thereof, in certain limited circumstances, without the consent of the Holders of any of the Certificates.
 
As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, the transfer of this Certificate is registrable in the Certificate Register of the Certificate Registrar upon surrender of this Certificate for registration of transfer at the offices or agencies of the Trust Administrator as provided in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement accompanied by a written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the Trust Administrator and the Certificate Registrar duly executed by the holder hereof or such holder’s attorney duly authorized in writing, and thereupon one or more new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations and evidencing the same aggregate Percentage Interest in the Trust will be issued to the designated transferee or transferees.
 
The Certificates are issuable only as registered Certificates without coupons in denominations specified in the Agreement. As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, Certificates are exchangeable for new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations and evidencing the same aggregate Percentage Interest, as requested by the Holder surrendering the same.
 
No service charge will be made for any such registration of transfer or exchange, but the Trust Administrator may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge payable in connection therewith.
 
The Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator and the Trustee and any agent of the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or the Trustee may treat the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered as the owner hereof for all purposes, and none of the Depositor, the Trustee, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or any such agent shall be affected by any notice to the contrary.
 
On any Distribution Date following the date at which the remaining aggregate Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans is less than 10% of the sum of (i) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Initial Mortgage Loans and the Additional Mortgage Loans as of the related Cut-off Date and (ii) the Original Pre-Funded Amounts, the Servicer may purchase, in whole, from the Trust the Mortgage Loans at a purchase price determined as provided in the Agreement. In the event that no such optional termination occurs, the obligations and responsibilities created by the Agreement will terminate upon notice to the Trust Administrator upon the earliest of (i) the Distribution Date on which the Certificate Principal Balances of the Regular Certificates have been reduced to zero, (ii) the final payment or other liquidation of the last Mortgage Loan in the Trust, (iii) the optional purchase by the Servicer of the Mortgage Loans as described in the Agreement and (iv) the Distribution Date in March 2036.
 
Capitalized terms used herein that are defined in the Agreement shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Agreement, and nothing herein shall be deemed inconsistent with that meaning.
 



ASSIGNMENT
 
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s) and transfer(s)
unto
 
   
(Please print or typewrite name and address including postal zip code of assignee)
 
the Percentage Interest evidenced by the within Certificate and hereby authorizes the transfer of registration of such Percentage Interest to assignee on the Certificate Register of the Trust.
 
I (We) further direct the Trust Administrator to issue a new Certificate of a like denomination and Class, to the above named assignee and deliver such Certificate to the following address:______
 
Dated:_________________
 




DISTRIBUTION INSTRUCTIONS
 
The assignee should include the following for purposes of distribution:
 
Distributions shall be made, by wire transfer or otherwise, in immediately available
funds to
 
 
for the account of
 
account number
 
or, if mailed by check, to
 
Applicable statements should be mailed to
 
 
 
This information is provided by
 
assignee named above, or
 
its agent.
 






EXHIBIT A-11
 
FORM OF CLASS M-7 CERTIFICATES
 
UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY, A NEW YORK CORPORATION (“DTC”), TO THE TRUST ADMINISTRATOR OR ITS AGENT FOR REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER, EXCHANGE, OR PAYMENT, AND ANY CERTIFICATE ISSUED IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF CEDE & CO. OR IN SUCH OTHER NAME AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC (AND ANY PAYMENT IS MADE TO CEDE & CO. OR TO SUCH OTHER ENTITY AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC), ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE, OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL INASMUCH AS THE REGISTERED OWNER HEREOF, CEDE & CO., HAS AN INTEREST HEREIN.
 
THIS CERTIFICATE IS SUBORDINATE TO THE SENIOR CERTIFICATES, CLASS M-1 CERTIFICATES, THE CLASS M-2 CERTIFICATES, THE CLASS M-3 CERTIFICATES, THE CLASS M-4 CERTIFICATES, THE CLASS M-5 CERTIFICATES AND THE CLASS M-6 CERTIFICATES TO THE EXTENT DESCRIBED IN THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN.
 
NO TRANSFER OF THIS CERTIFICATE TO AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN OR OTHER RETIREMENT ARRANGEMENT (EACH A “PLAN”) SUBJECT TO THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED (“ERISA”), SHALL BE MADE EXCEPT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROCEDURES DESCRIBED HEREIN.

SOLELY FOR U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES, THIS CERTIFICATE IS A “REGULAR INTEREST” IN A “REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CONDUIT,” AS THOSE TERMS ARE DEFINED, RESPECTIVELY, IN SECTIONS 860G AND 860D OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE “CODE”).

Certificate No.
 
:
 
1
 
Cut-off Date
 
:
 
March 1, 2006
 
First Distribution Date
 
:
 
April 25, 2006
 
Initial Certificate Principal Balance of this Certificate (“Denomination”)
 
:
 
$12,151,000.00
 
Original Class Certificate Principal Balance of this Class
 
:
 
$12,151,000.00
 
Percentage Interest
 
:
 
100.00%
 
Pass-Through Rate
 
:
 
Variable
 
CUSIP
 
:
 
83611M NP 9
Class
 
:
 
M-7
 
Assumed Maturity Date
:
March 2036



Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2
Asset-Backed Certificates,
Series 2006-2
CLASS M-7
 
evidencing the Percentage Interest in the distributions allocable to the Certificates of the above-referenced Class with respect to the Trust consisting of second lien, fixed rate mortgage loans (the “Mortgage Loans”)
 
FINANCIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORP., AS DEPOSITOR
 
Principal in respect of this Certificate is distributable monthly as set forth herein. Accordingly, the Certificate Principal Balance of this Class M-7 Certificate at any time may be less than the Initial Certificate Principal Balance set forth on the face hereof, as described herein. This Class M-7 Certificate does not evidence an obligation of, or an interest in, and is not guaranteed by the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or the Trustee referred to below or any of their respective affiliates.
 
This certifies that Cede & Co. is the registered owner of the Percentage Interest evidenced by this Class M-7 Certificate (obtained by dividing the Denomination of this Class M-7 Certificate by the Original Class Certificate Principal Balance) in certain monthly distributions with respect to a Trust consisting primarily of the Mortgage Loans deposited by Financial Asset Securities Corp. (the “Depositor”). The Trust was created pursuant to a Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of March 1, 2006 (the “Agreement”) among the Depositor, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as master servicer, servicer and trust administrator (the “Master Servicer”, “Servicer” and “Trust Administrator”), and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, a national banking association, as trustee (the “Trustee”). To the extent not defined herein, the capitalized terms used herein have the meanings assigned in the Agreement. This Class M-7 Certificate is issued under and is subject to the terms, provisions and conditions of the Agreement, to which Agreement the Holder of this Class M-7 Certificate by virtue of the acceptance hereof assents and by which such Holder is bound.
 
No transfer of this Certificate to a Plan subject to ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code, any Person acting, directly or indirectly, on behalf of any such Plan or any person using Plan Assets to acquire this Certificate shall be made except in accordance with Section 5.02(d) of the Agreement.
 
Reference is hereby made to the further provisions of this Class M-7 Certificate set forth on the reverse hereof, which further provisions shall for all purposes have the same effect as if set forth at this place.
 
This Class M-7 Certificate shall not be entitled to any benefit under the Agreement or be valid for any purpose unless manually countersigned by an authorized signatory of the Trust Administrator.
 



IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Trust Administrator has caused this Certificate to be duly executed.
 
Dated: April __, 2006
 
 
SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2006-2
 
 
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., not in its individual capacity, but solely as Trust Administrator
 
By:
 

This is one of the Certificates referenced
in the within-mentioned Agreement
 
 
By:
 
 
Authorized Signatory of
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.,
as Trust Administrator
 
 



[Reverse of Class M-7 Certificate]
 
Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2
Asset-Backed Certificates,
SERIES 2006-2
 
This Certificate is one of a duly authorized issue of Certificates designated as Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-2 (herein collectively called the “Certificates”), and representing a beneficial ownership interest in the Trust created by the Agreement.
 
The Certificateholder, by its acceptance of this Certificate, agrees that it will look solely to the funds on deposit in the Distribution Account for payment hereunder and that the Trust Administrator is not liable to the Certificateholders for any amount payable under this Certificate or the Agreement or, except as expressly provided in the Agreement, subject to any liability under the Agreement.
 
This Certificate does not purport to summarize the Agreement and reference is made to the Agreement for the interests, rights and limitations of rights, benefits, obligations and duties evidenced thereby, and the rights, duties and immunities of the Trust Administrator.
 
Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, a distribution will be made on the 25th day of each month or, if such 25th day is not a Business Day, then the Business Day immediately following such Distribution Date (the “Distribution Date”), commencing on the first Distribution Date specified on the face hereof, to the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered at the close of business on the applicable Record Date in an amount equal to the product of the Percentage Interest evidenced by this Certificate and the amount required to be distributed to Holders of Certificates of the Class to which this Certificate belongs on such Distribution Date pursuant to the Agreement.
 
Distributions on this Certificate shall be made by check or money order mailed to the address of the person entitled thereto as it appears on the Certificate Register or by wire transfer or otherwise, as set forth in the Agreement. The final distribution on each Certificate will be made in like manner, but only upon presentment and surrender of such Certificate at the office of the Trust Administrator or the Trust Administrator’s agent specified in the notice to Certificateholders of such final distribution.
 
The Agreement permits, with certain exceptions therein provided, the amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and obligations of the Trust Administrator and the rights of the Certificateholders under the Agreement at any time by the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator and the Trustee and of Holders of the requisite percentage of the Percentage Interests of each Class of Certificates affected by such amendment, as specified in the Agreement. Any such consent by the Holder of this Certificate shall be conclusive and binding on such Holder and upon all future Holders of this Certificate and of any Certificate issued upon the transfer hereof or in exchange therefor or in lieu hereof whether or not notation of such consent is made upon this Certificate. The Agreement also permits the amendment thereof, in certain limited circumstances, without the consent of the Holders of any of the Certificates.
 
As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, the transfer of this Certificate is registrable in the Certificate Register of the Certificate Registrar upon surrender of this Certificate for registration of transfer at the offices or agencies of the Trust Administrator as provided in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement accompanied by a written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the Trust Administrator and the Certificate Registrar duly executed by the holder hereof or such holder’s attorney duly authorized in writing, and thereupon one or more new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations and evidencing the same aggregate Percentage Interest in the Trust will be issued to the designated transferee or transferees.
 
The Certificates are issuable only as registered Certificates without coupons in denominations specified in the Agreement. As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, Certificates are exchangeable for new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations and evidencing the same aggregate Percentage Interest, as requested by the Holder surrendering the same.
 
No service charge will be made for any such registration of transfer or exchange, but the Trust Administrator may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge payable in connection therewith.
 
The Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator and the Trustee and any agent of the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or the Trustee may treat the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered as the owner hereof for all purposes, and none of the Depositor, the Trustee, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or any such agent shall be affected by any notice to the contrary.
 
On any Distribution Date following the date at which the remaining aggregate Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans is less than 10% of the sum of (i) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Initial Mortgage Loans and the Additional Mortgage Loans as of the related Cut-off Date and (ii) the Original Pre-Funded Amounts, the Servicer may purchase, in whole, from the Trust the Mortgage Loans at a purchase price determined as provided in the Agreement. In the event that no such optional termination occurs, the obligations and responsibilities created by the Agreement will terminate upon notice to the Trust Administrator upon the earliest of (i) the Distribution Date on which the Certificate Principal Balances of the Regular Certificates have been reduced to zero, (ii) the final payment or other liquidation of the last Mortgage Loan in the Trust, (iii) the optional purchase by the Servicer of the Mortgage Loans as described in the Agreement and (iv) the Distribution Date in March 2036.
 
Capitalized terms used herein that are defined in the Agreement shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Agreement, and nothing herein shall be deemed inconsistent with that meaning.
 



ASSIGNMENT
 
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s) and transfer(s)
unto
 
   
(Please print or typewrite name and address including postal zip code of assignee)
 
the Percentage Interest evidenced by the within Certificate and hereby authorizes the transfer of registration of such Percentage Interest to assignee on the Certificate Register of the Trust.
 
I (We) further direct the Trust Administrator to issue a new Certificate of a like denomination and Class, to the above named assignee and deliver such Certificate to the following address:______
Dated:_________________
 




DISTRIBUTION INSTRUCTIONS
 
The assignee should include the following for purposes of distribution:
 
Distributions shall be made, by wire transfer or otherwise, in immediately available
funds to
 
 
for the account of
 
account number
 
or, if mailed by check, to
 
Applicable statements should be mailed to
 
 
 
This information is provided by
 
assignee named above, or
 
its agent.
 
 




EXHIBIT A-12
 
FORM OF CLASS M-8 CERTIFICATES
 
UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY, A NEW YORK CORPORATION (“DTC”), TO THE TRUST ADMINISTRATOR OR ITS AGENT FOR REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER, EXCHANGE, OR PAYMENT, AND ANY CERTIFICATE ISSUED IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF CEDE & CO. OR IN SUCH OTHER NAME AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC (AND ANY PAYMENT IS MADE TO CEDE & CO. OR TO SUCH OTHER ENTITY AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC), ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE, OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL INASMUCH AS THE REGISTERED OWNER HEREOF, CEDE & CO., HAS AN INTEREST HEREIN.
 
THIS CERTIFICATE IS SUBORDINATE TO THE SENIOR CERTIFICATES, CLASS M-1 CERTIFICATES, THE CLASS M-2 CERTIFICATES, THE CLASS M-3 CERTIFICATES, THE CLASS M-4 CERTIFICATES, THE CLASS M-5 CERTIFICATES, THE CLASS M-6 CERTIFICATES AND THE CLASS M-7 CERTIFICATES TO THE EXTENT DESCRIBED IN THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN.
 
NO TRANSFER OF THIS CERTIFICATE TO AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN OR OTHER RETIREMENT ARRANGEMENT (EACH A “PLAN”) SUBJECT TO THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED (“ERISA”), SHALL BE MADE EXCEPT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROCEDURES DESCRIBED HEREIN.

SOLELY FOR U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES, THIS CERTIFICATE IS A “REGULAR INTEREST” IN A “REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CONDUIT,” AS THOSE TERMS ARE DEFINED, RESPECTIVELY, IN SECTIONS 860G AND 860D OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE “CODE”).

Certificate No.
 
:
 
1
 
Cut-off Date
 
:
 
March 1, 2006
 
First Distribution Date
 
:
 
April 25, 2006
 
Initial Certificate Principal Balance of this Certificate (“Denomination”)
 
:
 
$10,126,000.00
 
Original Class Certificate Principal Balance of this Class
 
:
 
$10,126,000.00
 
Percentage Interest
 
:
 
100.00%
 
Pass-Through Rate
 
:
 
Variable
 
CUSIP
 
:
 
83611M NQ 7
Class
 
:
 
M-8
 
Assumed Maturity Date
:
March 2036



Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2
Asset-Backed Certificates,
Series 2006-2
CLASS M-8
 
evidencing the Percentage Interest in the distributions allocable to the Certificates of the above-referenced Class with respect to the Trust consisting of second lien, fixed rate mortgage loans (the “Mortgage Loans”)
 
FINANCIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORP., AS DEPOSITOR
 
Principal in respect of this Certificate is distributable monthly as set forth herein. Accordingly, the Certificate Principal Balance of this Class M-8 Certificate at any time may be less than the Initial Certificate Principal Balance set forth on the face hereof, as described herein. This Class M-8 Certificate does not evidence an obligation of, or an interest in, and is not guaranteed by the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or the Trustee referred to below or any of their respective affiliates.
 
This certifies that Cede & Co. is the registered owner of the Percentage Interest evidenced by this Class M-8 Certificate (obtained by dividing the Denomination of this Class M-8 Certificate by the Original Class Certificate Principal Balance) in certain monthly distributions with respect to a Trust consisting primarily of the Mortgage Loans deposited by Financial Asset Securities Corp. (the “Depositor”). The Trust was created pursuant to a Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of March 1, 2006 (the “Agreement”) among the Depositor, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as master servicer, servicer and trust administrator (the “Master Servicer”, “Servicer” and “Trust Administrator”), and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, a national banking association, as trustee (the “Trustee”). To the extent not defined herein, the capitalized terms used herein have the meanings assigned in the Agreement. This Class M-8 Certificate is issued under and is subject to the terms, provisions and conditions of the Agreement, to which Agreement the Holder of this Class M-8 Certificate by virtue of the acceptance hereof assents and by which such Holder is bound.
 
No transfer of this Certificate to a Plan subject to ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code, any Person acting, directly or indirectly, on behalf of any such Plan or any person using Plan Assets to acquire this Certificate shall be made except in accordance with Section 5.02(d) of the Agreement.
 
Reference is hereby made to the further provisions of this Class M-8 Certificate set forth on the reverse hereof, which further provisions shall for all purposes have the same effect as if set forth at this place.
 
This Class M-8 Certificate shall not be entitled to any benefit under the Agreement or be valid for any purpose unless manually countersigned by an authorized signatory of the Trust Administrator.
 



IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Trust Administrator has caused this Certificate to be duly executed.
 
Dated: April __, 2006
 
 
SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2006-2
 
 
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., not in its individual capacity, but solely as Trust Administrator
 
By:
 

This is one of the Certificates referenced
in the within-mentioned Agreement
 
 
By:
 
 
Authorized Signatory of
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.,
as Trust Administrator
 
 
 



[Reverse of Class M-8 Certificate]
 
Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2
Asset-Backed Certificates,
SERIES 2006-2
 
This Certificate is one of a duly authorized issue of Certificates designated as Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-2 (herein collectively called the “Certificates”), and representing a beneficial ownership interest in the Trust created by the Agreement.
 
The Certificateholder, by its acceptance of this Certificate, agrees that it will look solely to the funds on deposit in the Distribution Account for payment hereunder and that the Trust Administrator is not liable to the Certificateholders for any amount payable under this Certificate or the Agreement or, except as expressly provided in the Agreement, subject to any liability under the Agreement.
 
This Certificate does not purport to summarize the Agreement and reference is made to the Agreement for the interests, rights and limitations of rights, benefits, obligations and duties evidenced thereby, and the rights, duties and immunities of the Trust Administrator.
 
Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, a distribution will be made on the 25th day of each month or, if such 25th day is not a Business Day, then the Business Day immediately following such Distribution Date (the “Distribution Date”), commencing on the first Distribution Date specified on the face hereof, to the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered at the close of business on the applicable Record Date in an amount equal to the product of the Percentage Interest evidenced by this Certificate and the amount required to be distributed to Holders of Certificates of the Class to which this Certificate belongs on such Distribution Date pursuant to the Agreement.
 
Distributions on this Certificate shall be made by check or money order mailed to the address of the person entitled thereto as it appears on the Certificate Register or by wire transfer or otherwise, as set forth in the Agreement. The final distribution on each Certificate will be made in like manner, but only upon presentment and surrender of such Certificate at the office of the Trust Administrator or the Trust Administrator’s agent specified in the notice to Certificateholders of such final distribution.
 
The Agreement permits, with certain exceptions therein provided, the amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and obligations of the Trust Administrator and the rights of the Certificateholders under the Agreement at any time by the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator and the Trustee and of Holders of the requisite percentage of the Percentage Interests of each Class of Certificates affected by such amendment, as specified in the Agreement. Any such consent by the Holder of this Certificate shall be conclusive and binding on such Holder and upon all future Holders of this Certificate and of any Certificate issued upon the transfer hereof or in exchange therefor or in lieu hereof whether or not notation of such consent is made upon this Certificate. The Agreement also permits the amendment thereof, in certain limited circumstances, without the consent of the Holders of any of the Certificates.
 
As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, the transfer of this Certificate is registrable in the Certificate Register of the Certificate Registrar upon surrender of this Certificate for registration of transfer at the offices or agencies of the Trust Administrator as provided in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement accompanied by a written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the Trust Administrator and the Certificate Registrar duly executed by the holder hereof or such holder’s attorney duly authorized in writing, and thereupon one or more new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations and evidencing the same aggregate Percentage Interest in the Trust will be issued to the designated transferee or transferees.
 
The Certificates are issuable only as registered Certificates without coupons in denominations specified in the Agreement. As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, Certificates are exchangeable for new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations and evidencing the same aggregate Percentage Interest, as requested by the Holder surrendering the same.
 
No service charge will be made for any such registration of transfer or exchange, but the Trust Administrator may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge payable in connection therewith.
 
The Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator and the Trustee and any agent of the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or the Trustee may treat the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered as the owner hereof for all purposes, and none of the Depositor, the Trustee, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or any such agent shall be affected by any notice to the contrary.
 
On any Distribution Date following the date at which the remaining aggregate Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans is less than 10% of the sum of (i) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Initial Mortgage Loans and the Additional Mortgage Loans as of the related Cut-off Date and (ii) the Original Pre-Funded Amounts, the Servicer may purchase, in whole, from the Trust the Mortgage Loans at a purchase price determined as provided in the Agreement. In the event that no such optional termination occurs, the obligations and responsibilities created by the Agreement will terminate upon notice to the Trust Administrator upon the earliest of (i) the Distribution Date on which the Certificate Principal Balances of the Regular Certificates have been reduced to zero, (ii) the final payment or other liquidation of the last Mortgage Loan in the Trust, (iii) the optional purchase by the Servicer of the Mortgage Loans as described in the Agreement and (iv) the Distribution Date in March 2036.
 
Capitalized terms used herein that are defined in the Agreement shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Agreement, and nothing herein shall be deemed inconsistent with that meaning.
 



ASSIGNMENT
 
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s) and transfer(s)
unto
 
   
(Please print or typewrite name and address including postal zip code of assignee)
 
the Percentage Interest evidenced by the within Certificate and hereby authorizes the transfer of registration of such Percentage Interest to assignee on the Certificate Register of the Trust.
 
I (We) further direct the Trust Administrator to issue a new Certificate of a like denomination and Class, to the above named assignee and deliver such Certificate to the following address:______
Dated:_________________
 




DISTRIBUTION INSTRUCTIONS
 
The assignee should include the following for purposes of distribution:
 
Distributions shall be made, by wire transfer or otherwise, in immediately available
funds to
 
 
for the account of
 
account number
 
or, if mailed by check, to
 
Applicable statements should be mailed to
 
 
 
This information is provided by
 
assignee named above, or
 
its agent.
 

 





EXHIBIT A-13
 
FORM OF CLASS M-9 CERTIFICATES
 
UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY, A NEW YORK CORPORATION (“DTC”), TO THE TRUST ADMINISTRATOR OR ITS AGENT FOR REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER, EXCHANGE, OR PAYMENT, AND ANY CERTIFICATE ISSUED IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF CEDE & CO. OR IN SUCH OTHER NAME AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC (AND ANY PAYMENT IS MADE TO CEDE & CO. OR TO SUCH OTHER ENTITY AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC), ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE, OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL INASMUCH AS THE REGISTERED OWNER HEREOF, CEDE & CO., HAS AN INTEREST HEREIN.
 
THIS CERTIFICATE IS SUBORDINATE TO THE SENIOR CERTIFICATES, CLASS M-1 CERTIFICATES, THE CLASS M-2 CERTIFICATES, THE CLASS M-3 CERTIFICATES, THE CLASS M-4 CERTIFICATES, THE CLASS M-5 CERTIFICATES, THE CLASS M-6 CERTIFICATES, THE CLASS M-7 CERTIFICATES AND THE M-8 CERTIFICATES TO THE EXTENT DESCRIBED IN THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN.
 
NO TRANSFER OF THIS CERTIFICATE TO AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN OR OTHER RETIREMENT ARRANGEMENT (EACH A “PLAN”) SUBJECT TO THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED (“ERISA”), SHALL BE MADE EXCEPT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROCEDURES DESCRIBED HEREIN.

SOLELY FOR U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES, THIS CERTIFICATE IS A “REGULAR INTEREST” IN A “REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CONDUIT,” AS THOSE TERMS ARE DEFINED, RESPECTIVELY, IN SECTIONS 860G AND 860D OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE “CODE”).

Certificate No.
 
:
 
1
 
Cut-off Date
 
:
 
March 1, 2006
 
First Distribution Date
 
:
 
April 25, 2006
 
Initial Certificate Principal Balance of this Certificate (“Denomination”)
 
:
 
$8,101,000.00
 
Original Class Certificate Principal Balance of this Class
 
:
 
$8,101,000.00
 
Percentage Interest
 
:
 
100.00%
 
Pass-Through Rate
 
:
 
Variable
 
CUSIP
 
:
 
83611M NR 5
Class
 
:
 
M-9
 
Assumed Maturity Date
:
March 2036

 


Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2
Asset-Backed Certificates,
Series 2006-2
CLASS M-9
 
evidencing the Percentage Interest in the distributions allocable to the Certificates of the above-referenced Class with respect to the Trust consisting of second lien, fixed rate mortgage loans (the “Mortgage Loans”)
 
FINANCIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORP., AS DEPOSITOR
 
Principal in respect of this Certificate is distributable monthly as set forth herein. Accordingly, the Certificate Principal Balance of this Class M-9 Certificate at any time may be less than the Initial Certificate Principal Balance set forth on the face hereof, as described herein. This Class M-9 Certificate does not evidence an obligation of, or an interest in, and is not guaranteed by the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or the Trustee referred to below or any of their respective affiliates.
 
This certifies that Cede & Co. is the registered owner of the Percentage Interest evidenced by this Class M-9 Certificate (obtained by dividing the Denomination of this Class M-9 Certificate by the Original Class Certificate Principal Balance) in certain monthly distributions with respect to a Trust consisting primarily of the Mortgage Loans deposited by Financial Asset Securities Corp. (the “Depositor”). The Trust was created pursuant to a Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of March 1, 2006 (the “Agreement”) among the Depositor, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as master servicer, servicer and trust administrator (the “Master Servicer”, “Servicer” and “Trust Administrator”), and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, a national banking association, as trustee (the “Trustee”). To the extent not defined herein, the capitalized terms used herein have the meanings assigned in the Agreement. This Class M-9 Certificate is issued under and is subject to the terms, provisions and conditions of the Agreement, to which Agreement the Holder of this Class M-9 Certificate by virtue of the acceptance hereof assents and by which such Holder is bound.
 
No transfer of this Certificate to a Plan subject to ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code, any Person acting, directly or indirectly, on behalf of any such Plan or any person using Plan Assets to acquire this Certificate shall be made except in accordance with Section 5.02(d) of the Agreement.
 
Reference is hereby made to the further provisions of this Class M-9 Certificate set forth on the reverse hereof, which further provisions shall for all purposes have the same effect as if set forth at this place.
 
This Class M-9 Certificate shall not be entitled to any benefit under the Agreement or be valid for any purpose unless manually countersigned by an authorized signatory of the Trust Administrator.
 



IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Trust Administrator has caused this Certificate to be duly executed.
 
Dated: April __, 2006
 
 
SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2006-2
 
 
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., not in its individual capacity, but solely as Trust Administrator
 
By:
 

This is one of the Certificates referenced
in the within-mentioned Agreement
 
 
By:
 
 
Authorized Signatory of
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.,
as Trust Administrator
 



[Reverse of Class M-9 Certificate]
 
Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2
Asset-Backed Certificates,
SERIES 2006-2
 
This Certificate is one of a duly authorized issue of Certificates designated as Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-2 (herein collectively called the “Certificates”), and representing a beneficial ownership interest in the Trust created by the Agreement.
 
The Certificateholder, by its acceptance of this Certificate, agrees that it will look solely to the funds on deposit in the Distribution Account for payment hereunder and that the Trust Administrator is not liable to the Certificateholders for any amount payable under this Certificate or the Agreement or, except as expressly provided in the Agreement, subject to any liability under the Agreement.
 
This Certificate does not purport to summarize the Agreement and reference is made to the Agreement for the interests, rights and limitations of rights, benefits, obligations and duties evidenced thereby, and the rights, duties and immunities of the Trust Administrator.
 
Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, a distribution will be made on the 25th day of each month or, if such 25th day is not a Business Day, then the Business Day immediately following such Distribution Date (the “Distribution Date”), commencing on the first Distribution Date specified on the face hereof, to the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered at the close of business on the applicable Record Date in an amount equal to the product of the Percentage Interest evidenced by this Certificate and the amount required to be distributed to Holders of Certificates of the Class to which this Certificate belongs on such Distribution Date pursuant to the Agreement.
 
Distributions on this Certificate shall be made by check or money order mailed to the address of the person entitled thereto as it appears on the Certificate Register or by wire transfer or otherwise, as set forth in the Agreement. The final distribution on each Certificate will be made in like manner, but only upon presentment and surrender of such Certificate at the office of the Trust Administrator or the Trust Administrator’s agent specified in the notice to Certificateholders of such final distribution.
 
The Agreement permits, with certain exceptions therein provided, the amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and obligations of the Trust Administrator and the rights of the Certificateholders under the Agreement at any time by the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator and the Trustee and of Holders of the requisite percentage of the Percentage Interests of each Class of Certificates affected by such amendment, as specified in the Agreement. Any such consent by the Holder of this Certificate shall be conclusive and binding on such Holder and upon all future Holders of this Certificate and of any Certificate issued upon the transfer hereof or in exchange therefor or in lieu hereof whether or not notation of such consent is made upon this Certificate. The Agreement also permits the amendment thereof, in certain limited circumstances, without the consent of the Holders of any of the Certificates.
 
As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, the transfer of this Certificate is registrable in the Certificate Register of the Certificate Registrar upon surrender of this Certificate for registration of transfer at the offices or agencies of the Trust Administrator as provided in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement accompanied by a written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the Trust Administrator and the Certificate Registrar duly executed by the holder hereof or such holder’s attorney duly authorized in writing, and thereupon one or more new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations and evidencing the same aggregate Percentage Interest in the Trust will be issued to the designated transferee or transferees.
 
The Certificates are issuable only as registered Certificates without coupons in denominations specified in the Agreement. As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, Certificates are exchangeable for new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations and evidencing the same aggregate Percentage Interest, as requested by the Holder surrendering the same.
 
No service charge will be made for any such registration of transfer or exchange, but the Trust Administrator may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge payable in connection therewith.
 
The Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator and the Trustee and any agent of the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or the Trustee may treat the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered as the owner hereof for all purposes, and none of the Depositor, the Trustee, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or any such agent shall be affected by any notice to the contrary.
 
On any Distribution Date following the date at which the remaining aggregate Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans is less than 10% of the sum of (i) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Initial Mortgage Loans and the Additional Mortgage Loans as of the related Cut-off Date and (ii) the Original Pre-Funded Amounts, the Servicer may purchase, in whole, from the Trust the Mortgage Loans at a purchase price determined as provided in the Agreement. In the event that no such optional termination occurs, the obligations and responsibilities created by the Agreement will terminate upon notice to the Trust Administrator upon the earliest of (i) the Distribution Date on which the Certificate Principal Balances of the Regular Certificates have been reduced to zero, (ii) the final payment or other liquidation of the last Mortgage Loan in the Trust, (iii) the optional purchase by the Servicer of the Mortgage Loans as described in the Agreement and (iv) the Distribution Date in March 2036.
 
Capitalized terms used herein that are defined in the Agreement shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Agreement, and nothing herein shall be deemed inconsistent with that meaning.
 

 
 


ASSIGNMENT
 
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s) and transfer(s)
unto
 
   
(Please print or typewrite name and address including postal zip code of assignee)
 
the Percentage Interest evidenced by the within Certificate and hereby authorizes the transfer of registration of such Percentage Interest to assignee on the Certificate Register of the Trust.
 
I (We) further direct the Trust Administrator to issue a new Certificate of a like denomination and Class, to the above named assignee and deliver such Certificate to the following address:______
 
______________________________________________________________________________
 
Dated:_________________
 




DISTRIBUTION INSTRUCTIONS
 
The assignee should include the following for purposes of distribution:
 
Distributions shall be made, by wire transfer or otherwise, in immediately available
funds to
 
 
for the account of
 
account number
 
or, if mailed by check, to
 
Applicable statements should be mailed to
 
 
 
This information is provided by
 
assignee named above, or
 
its agent.
 

 
 



EXHIBIT A-14
 
FORM OF CLASS M-10 CERTIFICATES
 
UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY, A NEW YORK CORPORATION (“DTC”), TO THE TRUST ADMINISTRATOR OR ITS AGENT FOR REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER, EXCHANGE, OR PAYMENT, AND ANY CERTIFICATE ISSUED IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF CEDE & CO. OR IN SUCH OTHER NAME AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC (AND ANY PAYMENT IS MADE TO CEDE & CO. OR TO SUCH OTHER ENTITY AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC), ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE, OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL INASMUCH AS THE REGISTERED OWNER HEREOF, CEDE & CO., HAS AN INTEREST HEREIN.
 
THIS CERTIFICATE IS SUBORDINATE TO THE SENIOR CERTIFICATES, CLASS M-1 CERTIFICATES, CLASS M-2 CERTIFICATES, CLASS M-3 CERTIFICATES, CLASS M-4 CERTIFICATES, CLASS M-5 CERTIFICATES, CLASS M-6 CERTIFICATES, CLASS M-7 CERTIFICATES, CLASS M-8 CERTIFICATES AND CLASS M-9 CERTIFICATES, TO THE EXTENT DESCRIBED IN THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN.
 
THIS CERTIFICATE HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ACT”). ANY RESALE OR TRANSFER OF THIS CERTIFICATE WITHOUT REGISTRATION THEREOF UNDER THE ACT MAY ONLY BE MADE IN A TRANSACTION EXEMPTED FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE ACT AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN.
 
NO TRANSFER OF THIS CERTIFICATE TO AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN OR OTHER RETIREMENT ARRANGEMENT (EACH A “PLAN”) SUBJECT TO THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED (“ERISA”), SHALL BE MADE EXCEPT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROCEDURES DESCRIBED HEREIN.
 
SOLELY FOR U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES, THIS CERTIFICATE IS A “REGULAR INTEREST” IN A “REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CONDUIT,” AS THOSE TERMS ARE DEFINED, RESPECTIVELY, IN SECTIONS 860G AND 860D OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE “CODE”).

Certificate No.
 
:
 
1
 
Cut-off Date
 
:
 
March 1, 2006
 
First Distribution Date
 
:
 
April 25, 2006
 
Initial Certificate Principal Balance of this Certificate (“Denomination”)
 
:
 
$8,101,000.00
 
Original Class Certificate Principal Balance of this Class
 
:
 
$8,101,000.00
 
Percentage Interest
 
:
 
100.00%
 
Pass-Through Rate
 
:
 
Variable
 
CUSIP
 
:
 
83611M NS 3
Class
 
:
 
M-10
 
Assumed Maturity Date
:
March 2036

 
 


Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2
Asset-Backed Certificates,
Series 2006-2
CLASS M-10
 
evidencing the Percentage Interest in the distributions allocable to the Certificates of the above-referenced Class with respect to the Trust consisting of second lien, fixed rate mortgage loans (the “Mortgage Loans”)
 
FINANCIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORP., AS DEPOSITOR
 
Principal in respect of this Certificate is distributable monthly as set forth herein. Accordingly, the Certificate Principal Balance of this Class M-10 Certificate at any time may be less than the Initial Certificate Principal Balance set forth on the face hereof, as described herein. This Class M-10 Certificate does not evidence an obligation of, or an interest in, and is not guaranteed by the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or the Trustee referred to below or any of their respective affiliates.
 
This certifies that Cede & Co. is the registered owner of the Percentage Interest evidenced by this Class M-10 Certificate (obtained by dividing the Denomination of this Class M-10 Certificate by the Original Class Certificate Principal Balance) in certain monthly distributions with respect to a Trust consisting primarily of the Mortgage Loans deposited by Financial Asset Securities Corp. (the “Depositor”). The Trust was created pursuant to a Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of March 1, 2006 (the “Agreement”) among the Depositor, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as master servicer, servicer and trust administrator (the “Master Servicer”, “Servicer” and “Trust Administrator”), and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, a national banking association, as trustee (the “Trustee”). To the extent not defined herein, the capitalized terms used herein have the meanings assigned in the Agreement. This Class M-10 Certificate is issued under and is subject to the terms, provisions and conditions of the Agreement, to which Agreement the Holder of this Class M-10 Certificate by virtue of the acceptance hereof assents and by which such Holder is bound.
 
No transfer of a Certificate of this Class shall be made unless such transfer is made pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Act and any applicable sate securities laws or is exempt from the registration requirements under said Act and such laws. In the event that a transfer is to be made in reliance upon an exemption from the Act and such laws, in order to assure compliance with the Act, and such laws, the Certificateholder desiring to effect such transfer and such Certificateholder’s prospective transferee shall each certify to the Trustee and the Depositor in writing the facts surrounding the transfer. The Holder hereof desiring to effect such transfer shall, and does hereby agree to indemnify the Trustee and the Depositor against any liability that may result if the transfer is not so exempt or is not made in accordance with such federal and state laws.
 
No transfer of this Certificate to a Plan subject to ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code, any Person acting, directly or indirectly, on behalf of any such Plan or any person using Plan Assets to acquire this Certificate shall be made except in accordance with Section 5.02(d) of the Agreement.
 
Reference is hereby made to the further provisions of this Class M-10 Certificate set forth on the reverse hereof, which further provisions shall for all purposes have the same effect as if set forth at this place.
 
This Class M-10 Certificate shall not be entitled to any benefit under the Agreement or be valid for any purpose unless manually countersigned by an authorized signatory of the Trust Administrator.
 

 
 


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Trust Administrator has caused this Certificate to be duly executed.
 
Dated: April __, 2006
 
 
SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2006-2
 
 
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., not in its individual capacity, but solely as Trust Administrator
 
By:
 

This is one of the Certificates referenced
in the within-mentioned Agreement
 
 
By:
 
 
Authorized Signatory of
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.,
as Trust Administrator
 



[Reverse of Class M-10 Certificate]
 
Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2
Asset-Backed Certificates,
SERIES 2006-2
 
This Certificate is one of a duly authorized issue of Certificates designated as Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-2 (herein collectively called the “Certificates”), and representing a beneficial ownership interest in the Trust created by the Agreement.
 
The Certificateholder, by its acceptance of this Certificate, agrees that it will look solely to the funds on deposit in the Distribution Account for payment hereunder and that the Trust Administrator is not liable to the Certificateholders for any amount payable under this Certificate or the Agreement or, except as expressly provided in the Agreement, subject to any liability under the Agreement.
 
This Certificate does not purport to summarize the Agreement and reference is made to the Agreement for the interests, rights and limitations of rights, benefits, obligations and duties evidenced thereby, and the rights, duties and immunities of the Trust Administrator.
 
Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, a distribution will be made on the 25th day of each month or, if such 25th day is not a Business Day, then the Business Day immediately following such Distribution Date (the “Distribution Date”), commencing on the first Distribution Date specified on the face hereof, to the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered at the close of business on the applicable Record Date in an amount equal to the product of the Percentage Interest evidenced by this Certificate and the amount required to be distributed to Holders of Certificates of the Class to which this Certificate belongs on such Distribution Date pursuant to the Agreement.
 
Distributions on this Certificate shall be made by check or money order mailed to the address of the person entitled thereto as it appears on the Certificate Register or by wire transfer or otherwise, as set forth in the Agreement. The final distribution on each Certificate will be made in like manner, but only upon presentment and surrender of such Certificate at the office of the Trust Administrator or the Trust Administrator’s agent specified in the notice to Certificateholders of such final distribution.
 
The Agreement permits, with certain exceptions therein provided, the amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and obligations of the Trust Administrator and the rights of the Certificateholders under the Agreement at any time by the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator and the Trustee and of Holders of the requisite percentage of the Percentage Interests of each Class of Certificates affected by such amendment, as specified in the Agreement. Any such consent by the Holder of this Certificate shall be conclusive and binding on such Holder and upon all future Holders of this Certificate and of any Certificate issued upon the transfer hereof or in exchange therefor or in lieu hereof whether or not notation of such consent is made upon this Certificate. The Agreement also permits the amendment thereof, in certain limited circumstances, without the consent of the Holders of any of the Certificates.
 
As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, the transfer of this Certificate is registrable in the Certificate Register of the Certificate Registrar upon surrender of this Certificate for registration of transfer at the offices or agencies of the Trust Administrator as provided in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement accompanied by a written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the Trust Administrator and the Certificate Registrar duly executed by the holder hereof or such holder’s attorney duly authorized in writing, and thereupon one or more new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations and evidencing the same aggregate Percentage Interest in the Trust will be issued to the designated transferee or transferees.
 
The Certificates are issuable only as registered Certificates without coupons in denominations specified in the Agreement. As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, Certificates are exchangeable for new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations and evidencing the same aggregate Percentage Interest, as requested by the Holder surrendering the same.
 
No service charge will be made for any such registration of transfer or exchange, but the Trust Administrator may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge payable in connection therewith.
 
The Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator and the Trustee and any agent of the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or the Trustee may treat the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered as the owner hereof for all purposes, and none of the Depositor, the Trustee, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or any such agent shall be affected by any notice to the contrary.
 
On any Distribution Date following the date at which the remaining aggregate Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans is less than 10% of the sum of (i) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Initial Mortgage Loans and the Additional Mortgage Loans as of the related Cut-off Date and (ii) the Original Pre-Funded Amounts, the Servicer may purchase, in whole, from the Trust the Mortgage Loans at a purchase price determined as provided in the Agreement. In the event that no such optional termination occurs, the obligations and responsibilities created by the Agreement will terminate upon notice to the Trust Administrator upon the earliest of (i) the Distribution Date on which the Certificate Principal Balances of the Regular Certificates have been reduced to zero, (ii) the final payment or other liquidation of the last Mortgage Loan in the Trust, (iii) the optional purchase by the Servicer of the Mortgage Loans as described in the Agreement and (iv) the Distribution Date in March 2036.
 
Capitalized terms used herein that are defined in the Agreement shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Agreement, and nothing herein shall be deemed inconsistent with that meaning.
 



ASSIGNMENT
 
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s) and transfer(s)
unto
 
   
(Please print or typewrite name and address including postal zip code of assignee)
 
the Percentage Interest evidenced by the within Certificate and hereby authorizes the transfer of registration of such Percentage Interest to assignee on the Certificate Register of the Trust.
 
I (We) further direct the Trust Administrator to issue a new Certificate of a like denomination and Class, to the above named assignee and deliver such Certificate to the following address:______
 

 
Dated:_________________
 




DISTRIBUTION INSTRUCTIONS
 
The assignee should include the following for purposes of distribution:
 
Distributions shall be made, by wire transfer or otherwise, in immediately available
funds to
 
 
for the account of
 
account number
 
or, if mailed by check, to
 
Applicable statements should be mailed to
 
 
 
This information is provided by
 
assignee named above, or
 
its agent.
 





EXHIBIT A-15
 
FORM OF CLASS B-1 CERTIFICATES
 
UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY, A NEW YORK CORPORATION (“DTC”), TO THE TRUST ADMINISTRATOR OR ITS AGENT FOR REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER, EXCHANGE, OR PAYMENT, AND ANY CERTIFICATE ISSUED IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF CEDE & CO. OR IN SUCH OTHER NAME AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC (AND ANY PAYMENT IS MADE TO CEDE & CO. OR TO SUCH OTHER ENTITY AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC), ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE, OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL INASMUCH AS THE REGISTERED OWNER HEREOF, CEDE & CO., HAS AN INTEREST HEREIN.
 
THIS CERTIFICATE IS SUBORDINATE TO THE SENIOR CERTIFICATES AND THE MEZZANINE CERTIFICATES, TO THE EXTENT DESCRIBED IN THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN.
 
THIS CERTIFICATE HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ACT”). ANY RESALE OR TRANSFER OF THIS CERTIFICATE WITHOUT REGISTRATION THEREOF UNDER THE ACT MAY ONLY BE MADE IN A TRANSACTION EXEMPTED FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE ACT AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN.
 
NO TRANSFER OF THIS CERTIFICATE TO AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN OR OTHER RETIREMENT ARRANGEMENT (EACH A “PLAN”) SUBJECT TO THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED (“ERISA”), SHALL BE MADE EXCEPT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROCEDURES DESCRIBED HEREIN.
 
SOLELY FOR U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES, THIS CERTIFICATE IS A “REGULAR INTEREST” IN A “REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CONDUIT,” AS THOSE TERMS ARE DEFINED, RESPECTIVELY, IN SECTIONS 860G AND 860D OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE “CODE”).

Certificate No.
 
:
 
1
 
Cut-off Date
 
:
 
March 1, 2006
 
First Distribution Date
 
:
 
April 25, 2006
 
Initial Certificate Principal Balance of this Certificate (“Denomination”)
 
:
 
$8,101,000.00
 
Original Class Certificate Principal Balance of this Class
 
:
 
$8,101,000.00
 
Percentage Interest
 
:
 
100.00%
 
Pass-Through Rate
 
:
 
Variable
 
CUSIP
 
:
 
83611M NT 1
Class
 
:
 
B-1
 
Assumed Maturity Date
:
March 2036



Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2
Asset-Backed Certificates,
Series 2006-2
CLASS B-1
 
evidencing the Percentage Interest in the distributions allocable to the Certificates of the above-referenced Class with respect to the Trust consisting of second lien, fixed rate mortgage loans (the “Mortgage Loans”)
 
FINANCIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORP., AS DEPOSITOR
 
Principal in respect of this Certificate is distributable monthly as set forth herein. Accordingly, the Certificate Principal Balance of this Class B-1 Certificate at any time may be less than the Initial Certificate Principal Balance set forth on the face hereof, as described herein. This Class B-1 Certificate does not evidence an obligation of, or an interest in, and is not guaranteed by the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or the Trustee referred to below or any of their respective affiliates.
 
This certifies that Cede & Co. is the registered owner of the Percentage Interest evidenced by this Class B-1 Certificate (obtained by dividing the Denomination of this Class B-1 Certificate by the Original Class Certificate Principal Balance) in certain monthly distributions with respect to a Trust consisting primarily of the Mortgage Loans deposited by Financial Asset Securities Corp. (the “Depositor”). The Trust was created pursuant to a Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of March 1, 2006 (the “Agreement”) among the Depositor, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as master servicer, servicer and trust administrator (the “Master Servicer”, “Servicer” and “Trust Administrator”), and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, a national banking association, as trustee (the “Trustee”). To the extent not defined herein, the capitalized terms used herein have the meanings assigned in the Agreement. This Class B-1 Certificate is issued under and is subject to the terms, provisions and conditions of the Agreement, to which Agreement the Holder of this Class B-1 Certificate by virtue of the acceptance hereof assents and by which such Holder is bound.
 
No transfer of a Certificate of this Class shall be made unless such transfer is made pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Act and any applicable sate securities laws or is exempt from the registration requirements under said Act and such laws. In the event that a transfer is to be made in reliance upon an exemption from the Act and such laws, in order to assure compliance with the Act, and such laws, the Certificateholder desiring to effect such transfer and such Certificateholder’s prospective transferee shall each certify to the Trust Administrator and the Depositor in writing the facts surrounding the transfer. The Holder hereof desiring to effect such transfer shall, and does hereby agree to indemnify the Trust Administrator and the Depositor against any liability that may result if the transfer is not so exempt or is not made in accordance with such federal and state laws.
 
No transfer of this Certificate to a Plan subject to ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code, any Person acting, directly or indirectly, on behalf of any such Plan or any person using Plan Assets to acquire this Certificate shall be made except in accordance with Section 5.02(d) of the Agreement.
 
Reference is hereby made to the further provisions of this Class B-1 Certificate set forth on the reverse hereof, which further provisions shall for all purposes have the same effect as if set forth at this place.
 
This Class B-1 Certificate shall not be entitled to any benefit under the Agreement or be valid for any purpose unless manually countersigned by an authorized signatory of the Trust Administrator.
 

 


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Trust Administrator has caused this Certificate to be duly executed.
 
Dated: April __, 2006
 
 
SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2006-2
 
 
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., not in its individual capacity, but solely as Trust Administrator
 
By:
 

This is one of the Certificates referenced
in the within-mentioned Agreement
 
 
By:
 
 
Authorized Signatory of
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.,
as Trust Administrator

 
 
 


[Reverse of Class B-1 Certificate]
 
Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2
Asset-Backed Certificates,
SERIES 2006-2
 
This Certificate is one of a duly authorized issue of Certificates designated as Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-2 (herein collectively called the “Certificates”), and representing a beneficial ownership interest in the Trust created by the Agreement.
 
The Certificateholder, by its acceptance of this Certificate, agrees that it will look solely to the funds on deposit in the Distribution Account for payment hereunder and that the Trust Administrator is not liable to the Certificateholders for any amount payable under this Certificate or the Agreement or, except as expressly provided in the Agreement, subject to any liability under the Agreement.
 
This Certificate does not purport to summarize the Agreement and reference is made to the Agreement for the interests, rights and limitations of rights, benefits, obligations and duties evidenced thereby, and the rights, duties and immunities of the Trust Administrator.
 
Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, a distribution will be made on the 25th day of each month or, if such 25th day is not a Business Day, then the Business Day immediately following such Distribution Date (the “Distribution Date”), commencing on the first Distribution Date specified on the face hereof, to the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered at the close of business on the applicable Record Date in an amount equal to the product of the Percentage Interest evidenced by this Certificate and the amount required to be distributed to Holders of Certificates of the Class to which this Certificate belongs on such Distribution Date pursuant to the Agreement.
 
Distributions on this Certificate shall be made by check or money order mailed to the address of the person entitled thereto as it appears on the Certificate Register or by wire transfer or otherwise, as set forth in the Agreement. The final distribution on each Certificate will be made in like manner, but only upon presentment and surrender of such Certificate at the office of the Trust Administrator or the Trust Administrator’s agent specified in the notice to Certificateholders of such final distribution.
 
The Agreement permits, with certain exceptions therein provided, the amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and obligations of the Trust Administrator and the rights of the Certificateholders under the Agreement at any time by the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator and the Trustee and of Holders of the requisite percentage of the Percentage Interests of each Class of Certificates affected by such amendment, as specified in the Agreement. Any such consent by the Holder of this Certificate shall be conclusive and binding on such Holder and upon all future Holders of this Certificate and of any Certificate issued upon the transfer hereof or in exchange therefor or in lieu hereof whether or not notation of such consent is made upon this Certificate. The Agreement also permits the amendment thereof, in certain limited circumstances, without the consent of the Holders of any of the Certificates.
 
As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, the transfer of this Certificate is registrable in the Certificate Register of the Certificate Registrar upon surrender of this Certificate for registration of transfer at the offices or agencies of the Trust Administrator as provided in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement accompanied by a written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the Trust Administrator and the Certificate Registrar duly executed by the holder hereof or such holder’s attorney duly authorized in writing, and thereupon one or more new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations and evidencing the same aggregate Percentage Interest in the Trust will be issued to the designated transferee or transferees.
 
The Certificates are issuable only as registered Certificates without coupons in denominations specified in the Agreement. As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, Certificates are exchangeable for new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations and evidencing the same aggregate Percentage Interest, as requested by the Holder surrendering the same.
 
No service charge will be made for any such registration of transfer or exchange, but the Trust Administrator may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge payable in connection therewith.
 
The Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator and the Trustee and any agent of the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or the Trustee may treat the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered as the owner hereof for all purposes, and none of the Depositor, the Trustee, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or any such agent shall be affected by any notice to the contrary.
 
On any Distribution Date following the date at which the remaining aggregate Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans is less than 10% of the sum of (i) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Initial Mortgage Loans and the Additional Mortgage Loans as of the related Cut-off Date and (ii) the Original Pre-Funded Amounts, the Servicer may purchase, in whole, from the Trust the Mortgage Loans at a purchase price determined as provided in the Agreement. In the event that no such optional termination occurs, the obligations and responsibilities created by the Agreement will terminate upon notice to the Trust Administrator upon the earliest of (i) the Distribution Date on which the Certificate Principal Balances of the Regular Certificates have been reduced to zero, (ii) the final payment or other liquidation of the last Mortgage Loan in the Trust, (iii) the optional purchase by the Servicer of the Mortgage Loans as described in the Agreement and (iv) the Distribution Date in March 2036.
 
Capitalized terms used herein that are defined in the Agreement shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Agreement, and nothing herein shall be deemed inconsistent with that meaning.
 



ASSIGNMENT
 
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s) and transfer(s)
unto
 
 
(Please print or typewrite name and address including postal zip code of assignee)
 
the Percentage Interest evidenced by the within Certificate and hereby authorizes the transfer of registration of such Percentage Interest to assignee on the Certificate Register of the Trust.
 
I (We) further direct the Trust Administrator to issue a new Certificate of a like denomination and Class, to the above named assignee and deliver such Certificate to the following address:______
 

 
Dated:_________________
 




DISTRIBUTION INSTRUCTIONS
 
The assignee should include the following for purposes of distribution:
 
Distributions shall be made, by wire transfer or otherwise, in immediately available
funds to
 
 
for the account of
 
account number
 
or, if mailed by check, to
 
Applicable statements should be mailed to
 
 
 
This information is provided by
 
assignee named above, or
 
its agent.
 

 

 
 


EXHIBIT A-16
 
FORM OF CLASS B-2 CERTIFICATES
 
UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY, A NEW YORK CORPORATION (“DTC”), TO THE TRUST ADMINISTRATOR OR ITS AGENT FOR REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER, EXCHANGE, OR PAYMENT, AND ANY CERTIFICATE ISSUED IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF CEDE & CO. OR IN SUCH OTHER NAME AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC (AND ANY PAYMENT IS MADE TO CEDE & CO. OR TO SUCH OTHER ENTITY AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC), ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE, OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL INASMUCH AS THE REGISTERED OWNER HEREOF, CEDE & CO., HAS AN INTEREST HEREIN.
 
THIS CERTIFICATE IS SUBORDINATE TO THE SENIOR CERTIFICATES AND THE MEZZANINE CERTIFICATES, TO THE EXTENT DESCRIBED IN THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN.
 
THIS CERTIFICATE HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ACT”). ANY RESALE OR TRANSFER OF THIS CERTIFICATE WITHOUT REGISTRATION THEREOF UNDER THE ACT MAY ONLY BE MADE IN A TRANSACTION EXEMPTED FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE ACT AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN.
 
NO TRANSFER OF THIS CERTIFICATE TO AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN OR OTHER RETIREMENT ARRANGEMENT (EACH A “PLAN”) SUBJECT TO THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED (“ERISA”), SHALL BE MADE EXCEPT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROCEDURES DESCRIBED HEREIN.
 
SOLELY FOR U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES, THIS CERTIFICATE IS A “REGULAR INTEREST” IN A “REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CONDUIT,” AS THOSE TERMS ARE DEFINED, RESPECTIVELY, IN SECTIONS 860G AND 860D OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE “CODE”).

Certificate No.
 
:
 
1
 
Cut-off Date
 
:
 
March 1, 2006
 
First Distribution Date
 
:
 
April 25, 2006
 
Initial Certificate Principal Balance of this Certificate (“Denomination”)
 
:
 
$6,481,000.00
 
Original Class Certificate Principal Balance of this Class
 
:
 
$6,481,000.00
 
Percentage Interest
 
:
 
100.00%
 
Pass-Through Rate
 
:
 
Variable
 
CUSIP
 
:
 
83611M NU 8
Class
 
:
 
B-2
 
Assumed Maturity Date
:
March 2036



Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2
Asset-Backed Certificates,
Series 2006-2
CLASS B-2
 
evidencing the Percentage Interest in the distributions allocable to the Certificates of the above-referenced Class with respect to the Trust consisting of second lien, fixed rate mortgage loans (the “Mortgage Loans”)
 
FINANCIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORP., AS DEPOSITOR
 
Principal in respect of this Certificate is distributable monthly as set forth herein. Accordingly, the Certificate Principal Balance of this Class B-2 Certificate at any time may be less than the Initial Certificate Principal Balance set forth on the face hereof, as described herein. This Class B-2 Certificate does not evidence an obligation of, or an interest in, and is not guaranteed by the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or the Trustee referred to below or any of their respective affiliates.
 
This certifies that Cede & Co. is the registered owner of the Percentage Interest evidenced by this Class B-2 Certificate (obtained by dividing the Denomination of this Class B-2 Certificate by the Original Class Certificate Principal Balance) in certain monthly distributions with respect to a Trust consisting primarily of the Mortgage Loans deposited by Financial Asset Securities Corp. (the “Depositor”). The Trust was created pursuant to a Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of March 1, 2006 (the “Agreement”) among the Depositor, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as master servicer, servicer and trust administrator (the “Master Servicer”, “Servicer” and “Trust Administrator”), and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, a national banking association, as trustee (the “Trustee”). To the extent not defined herein, the capitalized terms used herein have the meanings assigned in the Agreement. This Class B-2 Certificate is issued under and is subject to the terms, provisions and conditions of the Agreement, to which Agreement the Holder of this Class B-2 Certificate by virtue of the acceptance hereof assents and by which such Holder is bound.
 
No transfer of a Certificate of this Class shall be made unless such transfer is made pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Act and any applicable sate securities laws or is exempt from the registration requirements under said Act and such laws. In the event that a transfer is to be made in reliance upon an exemption from the Act and such laws, in order to assure compliance with the Act, and such laws, the Certificateholder desiring to effect such transfer and such Certificateholder’s prospective transferee shall each certify to the Trust Administrator and the Depositor in writing the facts surrounding the transfer. The Holder hereof desiring to effect such transfer shall, and does hereby agree to indemnify the Trust Administrator and the Depositor against any liability that may result if the transfer is not so exempt or is not made in accordance with such federal and state laws.
 
No transfer of this Certificate to a Plan subject to ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code, any Person acting, directly or indirectly, on behalf of any such Plan or any person using Plan Assets to acquire this Certificate shall be made except in accordance with Section 5.02(d) of the Agreement.
 
Reference is hereby made to the further provisions of this Class B-2 Certificate set forth on the reverse hereof, which further provisions shall for all purposes have the same effect as if set forth at this place.
 
This Class B-2 Certificate shall not be entitled to any benefit under the Agreement or be valid for any purpose unless manually countersigned by an authorized signatory of the Trust Administrator.
 

 
 


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Trust Administrator has caused this Certificate to be duly executed.
 
Dated: April __, 2006
 
 
SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2006-2
 
 
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., not in its individual capacity, but solely as Trust Administrator
 
By:
 

This is one of the Certificates referenced
in the within-mentioned Agreement
 
 
By:
 
 
Authorized Signatory of
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.,
as Trust Administrator
 
 



[Reverse of Class B-2 Certificate]
 
Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2
Asset-Backed Certificates,
SERIES 2006-2
 
This Certificate is one of a duly authorized issue of Certificates designated as Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-2 (herein collectively called the “Certificates”), and representing a beneficial ownership interest in the Trust created by the Agreement.
 
The Certificateholder, by its acceptance of this Certificate, agrees that it will look solely to the funds on deposit in the Distribution Account for payment hereunder and that the Trust Administrator is not liable to the Certificateholders for any amount payable under this Certificate or the Agreement or, except as expressly provided in the Agreement, subject to any liability under the Agreement.
 
This Certificate does not purport to summarize the Agreement and reference is made to the Agreement for the interests, rights and limitations of rights, benefits, obligations and duties evidenced thereby, and the rights, duties and immunities of the Trust Administrator.
 
Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, a distribution will be made on the 25th day of each month or, if such 25th day is not a Business Day, then the Business Day immediately following such Distribution Date (the “Distribution Date”), commencing on the first Distribution Date specified on the face hereof, to the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered at the close of business on the applicable Record Date in an amount equal to the product of the Percentage Interest evidenced by this Certificate and the amount required to be distributed to Holders of Certificates of the Class to which this Certificate belongs on such Distribution Date pursuant to the Agreement.
 
Distributions on this Certificate shall be made by check or money order mailed to the address of the person entitled thereto as it appears on the Certificate Register or by wire transfer or otherwise, as set forth in the Agreement. The final distribution on each Certificate will be made in like manner, but only upon presentment and surrender of such Certificate at the office of the Trust Administrator or the Trust Administrator’s agent specified in the notice to Certificateholders of such final distribution.
 
The Agreement permits, with certain exceptions therein provided, the amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and obligations of the Trust Administrator and the rights of the Certificateholders under the Agreement at any time by the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator and the Trustee and of Holders of the requisite percentage of the Percentage Interests of each Class of Certificates affected by such amendment, as specified in the Agreement. Any such consent by the Holder of this Certificate shall be conclusive and binding on such Holder and upon all future Holders of this Certificate and of any Certificate issued upon the transfer hereof or in exchange therefor or in lieu hereof whether or not notation of such consent is made upon this Certificate. The Agreement also permits the amendment thereof, in certain limited circumstances, without the consent of the Holders of any of the Certificates.
 
As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, the transfer of this Certificate is registrable in the Certificate Register of the Certificate Registrar upon surrender of this Certificate for registration of transfer at the offices or agencies of the Trust Administrator as provided in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement accompanied by a written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the Trust Administrator and the Certificate Registrar duly executed by the holder hereof or such holder’s attorney duly authorized in writing, and thereupon one or more new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations and evidencing the same aggregate Percentage Interest in the Trust will be issued to the designated transferee or transferees.
 
The Certificates are issuable only as registered Certificates without coupons in denominations specified in the Agreement. As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, Certificates are exchangeable for new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations and evidencing the same aggregate Percentage Interest, as requested by the Holder surrendering the same.
 
No service charge will be made for any such registration of transfer or exchange, but the Trust Administrator may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge payable in connection therewith.
 
The Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator and the Trustee and any agent of the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or the Trustee may treat the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered as the owner hereof for all purposes, and none of the Depositor, the Trustee, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or any such agent shall be affected by any notice to the contrary.
 
On any Distribution Date following the date at which the remaining aggregate Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans is less than 10% of the sum of (i) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Initial Mortgage Loans and the Additional Mortgage Loans as of the related Cut-off Date and (ii) the Original Pre-Funded Amounts, the Servicer may purchase, in whole, from the Trust the Mortgage Loans at a purchase price determined as provided in the Agreement. In the event that no such optional termination occurs, the obligations and responsibilities created by the Agreement will terminate upon notice to the Trust Administrator upon the earliest of (i) the Distribution Date on which the Certificate Principal Balances of the Regular Certificates have been reduced to zero, (ii) the final payment or other liquidation of the last Mortgage Loan in the Trust, (iii) the optional purchase by the Servicer of the Mortgage Loans as described in the Agreement and (iv) the Distribution Date in March 2036.
 
Capitalized terms used herein that are defined in the Agreement shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Agreement, and nothing herein shall be deemed inconsistent with that meaning.
 



ASSIGNMENT
 
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s) and transfer(s)
unto
 
   
(Please print or typewrite name and address including postal zip code of assignee)
 
the Percentage Interest evidenced by the within Certificate and hereby authorizes the transfer of registration of such Percentage Interest to assignee on the Certificate Register of the Trust.
 
I (We) further direct the Trust Administrator to issue a new Certificate of a like denomination and Class, to the above named assignee and deliver such Certificate to the following address:______
 

 
Dated:_________________
 




DISTRIBUTION INSTRUCTIONS
 
The assignee should include the following for purposes of distribution:
 
Distributions shall be made, by wire transfer or otherwise, in immediately available
funds to
 
 
for the account of
 
account number
 
or, if mailed by check, to
 
Applicable statements should be mailed to
 
 
 
This information is provided by
 
assignee named above, or
 
its agent.
 

 



EXHIBIT A-17
 
FORM OF CLASS B-3 CERTIFICATES
 
UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY, A NEW YORK CORPORATION (“DTC”), TO THE TRUST ADMINISTRATOR OR ITS AGENT FOR REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER, EXCHANGE, OR PAYMENT, AND ANY CERTIFICATE ISSUED IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF CEDE & CO. OR IN SUCH OTHER NAME AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC (AND ANY PAYMENT IS MADE TO CEDE & CO. OR TO SUCH OTHER ENTITY AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC), ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE, OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL INASMUCH AS THE REGISTERED OWNER HEREOF, CEDE & CO., HAS AN INTEREST HEREIN.
 
THIS CERTIFICATE IS SUBORDINATE TO THE SENIOR CERTIFICATES AND THE MEZZANINE CERTIFICATES, TO THE EXTENT DESCRIBED IN THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN.
 
THIS CERTIFICATE HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ACT”). ANY RESALE OR TRANSFER OF THIS CERTIFICATE WITHOUT REGISTRATION THEREOF UNDER THE ACT MAY ONLY BE MADE IN A TRANSACTION EXEMPTED FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE ACT AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN.
 
NO TRANSFER OF THIS CERTIFICATE TO AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN OR OTHER RETIREMENT ARRANGEMENT (EACH A “PLAN”) SUBJECT TO THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED (“ERISA”), SHALL BE MADE EXCEPT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROCEDURES DESCRIBED HEREIN.
 
SOLELY FOR U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES, THIS CERTIFICATE IS A “REGULAR INTEREST” IN A “REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CONDUIT,” AS THOSE TERMS ARE DEFINED, RESPECTIVELY, IN SECTIONS 860G AND 860D OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE “CODE”).

Certificate No.
 
:
 
1
 
Cut-off Date
 
:
 
March 1, 2006
 
First Distribution Date
 
:
 
April 25, 2006
 
Initial Certificate Principal Balance of this Certificate (“Denomination”)
 
:
 
$9,721,000.00
 
Original Class Certificate Principal Balance of this Class
 
:
 
$9,721,000.00
 
Percentage Interest
 
:
 
100.00%
 
Pass-Through Rate
 
:
 
Variable
 
CUSIP
 
:
 
83611M NV 6
Class
 
:
 
B-3
 
Assumed Maturity Date
:
March 2036

 
 


Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2
Asset-Backed Certificates,
Series 2006-2
CLASS B-3
 
evidencing the Percentage Interest in the distributions allocable to the Certificates of the above-referenced Class with respect to the Trust consisting of second lien, fixed rate mortgage loans (the “Mortgage Loans”)
 
FINANCIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORP., AS DEPOSITOR
 
Principal in respect of this Certificate is distributable monthly as set forth herein. Accordingly, the Certificate Principal Balance of this Class B-3 Certificate at any time may be less than the Initial Certificate Principal Balance set forth on the face hereof, as described herein. This Class B-3 Certificate does not evidence an obligation of, or an interest in, and is not guaranteed by the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or the Trustee referred to below or any of their respective affiliates.
 
This certifies that Cede & Co. is the registered owner of the Percentage Interest evidenced by this Class B-3 Certificate (obtained by dividing the Denomination of this Class B-3 Certificate by the Original Class Certificate Principal Balance) in certain monthly distributions with respect to a Trust consisting primarily of the Mortgage Loans deposited by Financial Asset Securities Corp. (the “Depositor”). The Trust was created pursuant to a Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of March 1, 2006 (the “Agreement”) among the Depositor, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as master servicer, servicer and trust administrator (the “Master Servicer”, “Servicer” and “Trust Administrator”), and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, a national banking association, as trustee (the “Trustee”). To the extent not defined herein, the capitalized terms used herein have the meanings assigned in the Agreement. This Class B-3 Certificate is issued under and is subject to the terms, provisions and conditions of the Agreement, to which Agreement the Holder of this Class B-3 Certificate by virtue of the acceptance hereof assents and by which such Holder is bound.
 
No transfer of a Certificate of this Class shall be made unless such transfer is made pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Act and any applicable sate securities laws or is exempt from the registration requirements under said Act and such laws. In the event that a transfer is to be made in reliance upon an exemption from the Act and such laws, in order to assure compliance with the Act, and such laws, the Certificateholder desiring to effect such transfer and such Certificateholder’s prospective transferee shall each certify to the Trust Administrator and the Depositor in writing the facts surrounding the transfer. The Holder hereof desiring to effect such transfer shall, and does hereby agree to indemnify the Trust Administrator and the Depositor against any liability that may result if the transfer is not so exempt or is not made in accordance with such federal and state laws.
 
No transfer of this Certificate to a Plan subject to ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code, any Person acting, directly or indirectly, on behalf of any such Plan or any person using Plan Assets to acquire this Certificate shall be made except in accordance with Section 5.02(d) of the Agreement.
 
Reference is hereby made to the further provisions of this Class B-3 Certificate set forth on the reverse hereof, which further provisions shall for all purposes have the same effect as if set forth at this place.
 
This Class B-3 Certificate shall not be entitled to any benefit under the Agreement or be valid for any purpose unless manually countersigned by an authorized signatory of the Trust Administrator.
 



IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Trust Administrator has caused this Certificate to be duly executed.
 
Dated: April __, 2006
 
 
SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2006-2
 
 
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., not in its individual capacity, but solely as Trust Administrator
 
By:
 

This is one of the Certificates referenced
in the within-mentioned Agreement
 
 
By:
 
 
Authorized Signatory of
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.,
as Trust Administrator
 



[Reverse of Class B-3 Certificate]
 
Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2
Asset-Backed Certificates,
SERIES 2006-2
 
This Certificate is one of a duly authorized issue of Certificates designated as Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-2 (herein collectively called the “Certificates”), and representing a beneficial ownership interest in the Trust created by the Agreement.
 
The Certificateholder, by its acceptance of this Certificate, agrees that it will look solely to the funds on deposit in the Distribution Account for payment hereunder and that the Trust Administrator is not liable to the Certificateholders for any amount payable under this Certificate or the Agreement or, except as expressly provided in the Agreement, subject to any liability under the Agreement.
 
This Certificate does not purport to summarize the Agreement and reference is made to the Agreement for the interests, rights and limitations of rights, benefits, obligations and duties evidenced thereby, and the rights, duties and immunities of the Trust Administrator.
 
Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, a distribution will be made on the 25th day of each month or, if such 25th day is not a Business Day, then the Business Day immediately following such Distribution Date (the “Distribution Date”), commencing on the first Distribution Date specified on the face hereof, to the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered at the close of business on the applicable Record Date in an amount equal to the product of the Percentage Interest evidenced by this Certificate and the amount required to be distributed to Holders of Certificates of the Class to which this Certificate belongs on such Distribution Date pursuant to the Agreement.
 
Distributions on this Certificate shall be made by check or money order mailed to the address of the person entitled thereto as it appears on the Certificate Register or by wire transfer or otherwise, as set forth in the Agreement. The final distribution on each Certificate will be made in like manner, but only upon presentment and surrender of such Certificate at the office of the Trust Administrator or the Trust Administrator’s agent specified in the notice to Certificateholders of such final distribution.
 
The Agreement permits, with certain exceptions therein provided, the amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and obligations of the Trust Administrator and the rights of the Certificateholders under the Agreement at any time by the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator and the Trustee and of Holders of the requisite percentage of the Percentage Interests of each Class of Certificates affected by such amendment, as specified in the Agreement. Any such consent by the Holder of this Certificate shall be conclusive and binding on such Holder and upon all future Holders of this Certificate and of any Certificate issued upon the transfer hereof or in exchange therefor or in lieu hereof whether or not notation of such consent is made upon this Certificate. The Agreement also permits the amendment thereof, in certain limited circumstances, without the consent of the Holders of any of the Certificates.
 
As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, the transfer of this Certificate is registrable in the Certificate Register of the Certificate Registrar upon surrender of this Certificate for registration of transfer at the offices or agencies of the Trust Administrator as provided in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement accompanied by a written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the Trust Administrator and the Certificate Registrar duly executed by the holder hereof or such holder’s attorney duly authorized in writing, and thereupon one or more new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations and evidencing the same aggregate Percentage Interest in the Trust will be issued to the designated transferee or transferees.
 
The Certificates are issuable only as registered Certificates without coupons in denominations specified in the Agreement. As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, Certificates are exchangeable for new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations and evidencing the same aggregate Percentage Interest, as requested by the Holder surrendering the same.
 
No service charge will be made for any such registration of transfer or exchange, but the Trust Administrator may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge payable in connection therewith.
 
The Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator and the Trustee and any agent of the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or the Trustee may treat the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered as the owner hereof for all purposes, and none of the Depositor, the Trustee, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or any such agent shall be affected by any notice to the contrary.
 
On any Distribution Date following the date at which the remaining aggregate Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans is less than 10% of the sum of (i) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Initial Mortgage Loans and the Additional Mortgage Loans as of the related Cut-off Date and (ii) the Original Pre-Funded Amounts, the Servicer may purchase, in whole, from the Trust the Mortgage Loans at a purchase price determined as provided in the Agreement. In the event that no such optional termination occurs, the obligations and responsibilities created by the Agreement will terminate upon notice to the Trust Administrator upon the earliest of (i) the Distribution Date on which the Certificate Principal Balances of the Regular Certificates have been reduced to zero, (ii) the final payment or other liquidation of the last Mortgage Loan in the Trust, (iii) the optional purchase by the Servicer of the Mortgage Loans as described in the Agreement and (iv) the Distribution Date in March 2036.
 
Capitalized terms used herein that are defined in the Agreement shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Agreement, and nothing herein shall be deemed inconsistent with that meaning.
 

 
 


ASSIGNMENT
 
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s) and transfer(s)
unto
 
   
(Please print or typewrite name and address including postal zip code of assignee)
 
the Percentage Interest evidenced by the within Certificate and hereby authorizes the transfer of registration of such Percentage Interest to assignee on the Certificate Register of the Trust.
 
I (We) further direct the Trust Administrator to issue a new Certificate of a like denomination and Class, to the above named assignee and deliver such Certificate to the following address:______
 

 
Dated:_________________
 


 
 


DISTRIBUTION INSTRUCTIONS
 
The assignee should include the following for purposes of distribution:
 
Distributions shall be made, by wire transfer or otherwise, in immediately available
funds to
 
 
for the account of
 
account number
 
or, if mailed by check, to
 
Applicable statements should be mailed to
 
 
 
This information is provided by
 
assignee named above, or
 
its agent.
 
 
 

 

 
EXHIBIT A-18
 
FORM OF CLASS C CERTIFICATES
 
SOLELY FOR U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES, THIS CERTIFICATE IS A “REGULAR INTEREST” IN A “REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CONDUIT,” AS THOSE TERMS ARE DEFINED, RESPECTIVELY, IN SECTIONS 860G AND 860D OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE “CODE”).
 
THIS CERTIFICATE HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ACT”). ANY RESALE OR TRANSFER OF THIS CERTIFICATE WITHOUT REGISTRATION THEREOF UNDER THE ACT MAY ONLY BE MADE IN A TRANSACTION EXEMPTED FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE ACT AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN.
 
THIS CERTIFICATE IS SUBORDINATE TO THE SENIOR CERTIFICATES AND THE MEZZANINE CERTIFICATES TO THE EXTENT DESCRIBED IN THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN.
 
THIS CERTIFICATE HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ACT”). ANY RESALE OR TRANSFER OF THIS CERTIFICATE WITHOUT REGISTRATION THEREOF UNDER THE ACT MAY ONLY BE MADE IN A TRANSACTION EXEMPTED FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE ACT AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN.
 
NO TRANSFER OF THIS CERTIFICATE TO AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN OR OTHER RETIREMENT ARRANGEMENT (EACH A “PLAN”) SUBJECT TO THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED (“ERISA”), SHALL BE MADE EXCEPT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROCEDURES DESCRIBED HEREIN.

Certificate No.
 
:
 
1
 
Cut-off Date
 
:
 
March 1, 2006
 
First Distribution Date
 
:
 
April 25, 2006
 
Initial Notional Amount
of this Certificate (“Denomination”)
:
 
$9,720,727.49
 
Original Class Certificate
Principal Balance of this Class
:
 
$9,720,727.49
 
Percentage Interest
 
:
 
100.00%
 
CUSIP
 
:
 
83611M NW 4
Class
 
:
 
C
 


 
 


Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2
Asset-Backed Certificates,
Series 2006-2
CLASS C
 
evidencing the Percentage Interest in the distributions allocable to the Certificates of the above-referenced Class with respect to the Trust consisting of second lien, fixed rate mortgage loans (the “Mortgage Loans”)
 
FINANCIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORP., AS DEPOSITOR
 
Principal in respect of this Certificate is distributable monthly as set forth herein. Accordingly, the Certificate Principal Balance of this Class C Certificate at any time may be less than the Initial Certificate Principal Balance set forth on the face hereof, as described herein. This Class C Certificate does not evidence an obligation of, or an interest in, and is not guaranteed by the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or the Trustee referred to below or any of their respective affiliates.
 
This certifies that Greenwich Capital Financial Products, Inc. is the registered owner of the Percentage Interest evidenced by this Class C Certificate (obtained by dividing the Denomination of this Class C Certificate by the Original Class Certificate Principal Balance) in certain distributions with respect to a Trust consisting primarily of the Mortgage Loans deposited by Financial Asset Securities Corp. (the “Depositor”). The Trust was created pursuant to a Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of March 1, 2006 (the “Agreement”) among the Depositor, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as master servicer, servicer and trust administrator (the “Master Servicer”, “Servicer” and “Trust Administrator”), and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, a national banking association, as trustee (the “Trustee”). To the extent not defined herein, the capitalized terms used herein have the meanings assigned in the Agreement. This Class C Certificate is issued under and is subject to the terms, provisions and conditions of the Agreement, to which Agreement the Holder of this Class C Certificate by virtue of the acceptance hereof assents and by which such Holder is bound.
 
No transfer of a Certificate of this Class shall be made unless such transfer is made pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Act and any applicable state securities laws or is exempt from the registration requirements under said Act and such laws. In the event that a transfer is to be made in reliance upon an exemption from the Act and such laws, in order to assure compliance with the Act and such laws, the Certificateholder desiring to effect such transfer and such Certificateholder’s prospective transferee shall each certify to the Trust Administrator and the Depositor in writing the facts surrounding the transfer. In the event that such a transfer is not to be made pursuant to Rule 144A of the Act, there shall be delivered to the Trust Administrator and the Depositor of an Opinion of Counsel that such transfer may be made pursuant to an exemption from the Act, which Opinion of Counsel shall not be obtained at the expense of the Trustee, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or the Depositor; or there shall be delivered to the Trust Administrator and the Depositor a transferor certificate by the transferor and an investment letter shall be executed by the transferee. The Holder hereof desiring to effect such transfer shall, and does hereby agree to, indemnify the Trust Administrator and the Depositor against any liability that may result if the transfer is not so exempt or is not made in accordance with such federal and state laws.

No transfer of this Certificate to a Plan subject to ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code, any Person acting, directly or indirectly, on behalf of any such Plan or any person using Plan Assets to acquire this Certificate shall be made except in accordance with Section 5.02(d) of the Agreement.
 
Reference is hereby made to the further provisions of this Class C Certificate set forth on the reverse hereof, which further provisions shall for all purposes have the same effect as if set forth at this place.
 
This Class C Certificate shall not be entitled to any benefit under the Agreement or be valid for any purpose unless manually countersigned by an authorized signatory of the Trust Administrator.
 

 
 


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Trust Administrator has caused this Certificate to be duly executed.
 
Dated: April __, 2006
 
 
SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2006-2
 
 
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., not in its individual capacity, but solely as Trust Administrator
 
By:
 

This is one of the Certificates referenced
in the within-mentioned Agreement
 
 
By:
 
 
Authorized Signatory of
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.,
as Trust Administrator
 

 
 


[Reverse of Class C Certificate]
 
Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2
Asset-Backed Certificates,
SERIES 2006-2
 
This Certificate is one of a duly authorized issue of Certificates designated as Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-2 (herein collectively called the “Certificates”), and representing a beneficial ownership interest in the Trust created by the Agreement.
 
The Certificateholder, by its acceptance of this Certificate, agrees that it will look solely to the funds on deposit in the Distribution Account for payment hereunder and that the Trust Administrator is not liable to the Certificateholders for any amount payable under this Certificate or the Agreement or, except as expressly provided in the Agreement, subject to any liability under the Agreement.
 
This Certificate does not purport to summarize the Agreement and reference is made to the Agreement for the interests, rights and limitations of rights, benefits, obligations and duties evidenced thereby, and the rights, duties and immunities of the Trust Administrator.
 
Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, a distribution will be made on the 25th day of each month or, if such 25th day is not a Business Day, then the Business Day immediately following such Distribution Date (the “Distribution Date”), commencing on the first Distribution Date specified on the face hereof, to the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered at the close of business on the applicable Record Date in an amount equal to the product of the Percentage Interest evidenced by this Certificate and the amount required to be distributed to Holders of Certificates of the Class to which this Certificate belongs on such Distribution Date pursuant to the Agreement.
 
Distributions on this Certificate shall be made by check or money order mailed to the address of the person entitled thereto as it appears on the Certificate Register or by wire transfer or otherwise, as set forth in the Agreement. The final distribution on each Certificate will be made in like manner, but only upon presentment and surrender of such Certificate at the office of the Trust Administrator or the Trust Administrator’s agent specified in the notice to Certificateholders of such final distribution.
 
The Agreement permits, with certain exceptions therein provided, the amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and obligations of the Trust Administrator and the rights of the Certificateholders under the Agreement at any time by the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator and the Trustee and of Holders of the requisite percentage of the Percentage Interests of each Class of Certificates affected by such amendment, as specified in the Agreement. Any such consent by the Holder of this Certificate shall be conclusive and binding on such Holder and upon all future Holders of this Certificate and of any Certificate issued upon the transfer hereof or in exchange therefor or in lieu hereof whether or not notation of such consent is made upon this Certificate. The Agreement also permits the amendment thereof, in certain limited circumstances, without the consent of the Holders of any of the Certificates.
 
As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, the transfer of this Certificate is registrable in the Certificate Register of the Certificate Registrar upon surrender of this Certificate for registration of transfer at the offices or agencies of the Trust Administrator as provided in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement accompanied by a written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the Trust Administrator and the Certificate Registrar duly executed by the holder hereof or such holder’s attorney duly authorized in writing, and thereupon one or more new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations and evidencing the same aggregate Percentage Interest in the Trust will be issued to the designated transferee or transferees.
 
The Certificates are issuable only as registered Certificates without coupons in denominations specified in the Agreement. As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, Certificates are exchangeable for new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations and evidencing the same aggregate Percentage Interest, as requested by the Holder surrendering the same.
 
No service charge will be made for any such registration of transfer or exchange, but the Trust Administrator may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge payable in connection therewith.
 
The Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator and the Trustee and any agent of the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or the Trustee may treat the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered as the owner hereof for all purposes, and none of the Depositor, the Trustee, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or any such agent shall be affected by any notice to the contrary.
 
On any Distribution Date following the date at which the remaining aggregate Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans is less than 10% of the sum of (i) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Initial Mortgage Loans and the Additional Mortgage Loans as of the related Cut-off Date and (ii) the Original Pre-Funded Amounts, the Servicer may purchase, in whole, from the Trust the Mortgage Loans at a purchase price determined as provided in the Agreement. In the event that no such optional termination occurs, the obligations and responsibilities created by the Agreement will terminate upon notice to the Trust Administrator upon the earliest of (i) the Distribution Date on which the Certificate Principal Balances of the Regular Certificates have been reduced to zero, (ii) the final payment or other liquidation of the last Mortgage Loan in the Trust, (iii) the optional purchase by the Servicer of the Mortgage Loans as described in the Agreement and (iv) the Distribution Date in March 2036.
 
Capitalized terms used herein that are defined in the Agreement shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Agreement, and nothing herein shall be deemed inconsistent with that meaning.
 



ASSIGNMENT
 
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s) and transfer(s)
unto
 
   
(Please print or typewrite name and address including postal zip code of assignee)
 
the Percentage Interest evidenced by the within Certificate and hereby authorizes the transfer of registration of such Percentage Interest to assignee on the Certificate Register of the Trust.
 
I (We) further direct the Trust Administrator to issue a new Certificate of a like denomination and Class, to the above named assignee and deliver such Certificate to the following address:______
   

 
Dated:_________________
 




DISTRIBUTION INSTRUCTIONS
 
The assignee should include the following for purposes of distribution:
 
Distributions shall be made, by wire transfer or otherwise, in immediately available
funds to
 
 
for the account of
 
account number
 
or, if mailed by check, to
 
Applicable statements should be mailed to
 
 
 
This information is provided by
 
assignee named above, or
 
its agent.
 

 



EXHIBIT A-19
 
FORM OF CLASS P CERTIFICATE
 
SOLELY FOR U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES, THIS CERTIFICATE IS A “REGULAR INTEREST” IN A “REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CONDUIT,” AS THOSE TERMS ARE DEFINED, RESPECTIVELY, IN SECTIONS 860G AND 860D OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE “CODE”).
 
THIS CERTIFICATE HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ACT”). ANY RESALE OR TRANSFER OF THIS CERTIFICATE WITHOUT REGISTRATION THEREOF UNDER THE ACT MAY ONLY BE MADE IN A TRANSACTION EXEMPTED FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE ACT AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN.
 
NO TRANSFER OF THIS CERTIFICATE TO AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN OR OTHER RETIREMENT ARRANGEMENT (EACH A “PLAN”) SUBJECT TO THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED (“ERISA”), SHALL BE MADE EXCEPT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROCEDURES DESCRIBED HEREIN.

Certificate No.
 
:
 
1
 
Cut-off Date
 
:
 
March 1, 2006
 
First Distribution Date
 
:
 
April 25, 2006
 
Initial Certificate Principal Balance
of this Certificate (“Denomination”)
 
:
 
$100.00
 
Original Class Certificate
Principal Balance of this Class
 
:
 
$100.00
 
Percentage Interest
 
:
 
100.00%
 
CUSIP
 
:
 
83611M NX 2
Class
 
:
 
P
 



Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2
Asset-Backed Certificates,
Series 2006-2
CLASS P
 
evidencing the Percentage Interest in the distributions allocable to the Certificates of the above-referenced Class with respect to the Trust consisting of second lien, fixed rate mortgage loans (the “Mortgage Loans”)
 
FINANCIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORP., AS DEPOSITOR
 
Principal in respect of this Certificate is distributable monthly as set forth herein. Accordingly, the Certificate Principal Balance of this Class P Certificate at any time may be less than the Initial Certificate Principal Balance set forth on the face hereof, as described herein. This Class P Certificate does not evidence an obligation of, or an interest in, and is not guaranteed by the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or the Trustee referred to below or any of their respective affiliates.
 
This certifies that Greenwich Capital Financial Products, Inc. is the registered owner of the Percentage Interest evidenced by this Class P Certificate (obtained by dividing the Denomination of this Class P Certificate by the Original Class Certificate Principal Balance) in certain distributions with respect to a Trust consisting primarily of the Mortgage Loans deposited by Financial Asset Securities Corp. (the “Depositor”). The Trust was created pursuant to a Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of March 1, 2006 (the “Agreement”) among the Depositor, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as master servicer, servicer and trust administrator (the “Master Servicer”, “Servicer” and “Trust Administrator”), and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, a national banking association, as trustee (the “Trustee”). To the extent not defined herein, the capitalized terms used herein have the meanings assigned in the Agreement. This Class P Certificate is issued under and is subject to the terms, provisions and conditions of the Agreement, to which Agreement the Holder of this Class P Certificate by virtue of the acceptance hereof assents and by which such Holder is bound.
 
This Certificate does not have a pass-through rate and will be entitled to distributions only to the extent set forth in the Agreement.
 
No transfer of a Certificate of this Class shall be made unless such transfer is made pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Act and any applicable state securities laws or is exempt from the registration requirements under said Act and such laws. In the event that a transfer is to be made in reliance upon an exemption from the Act and such laws, in order to assure compliance with the Act and such laws, the Certificateholder desiring to effect such transfer and such Certificateholder’s prospective transferee shall each certify to the Trust Administrator and the Depositor in writing the facts surrounding the transfer. In the event that such a transfer is not to be made pursuant to Rule 144A of the Act, there shall be delivered to the Trust Administrator and the Depositor of an Opinion of Counsel that such transfer may be made pursuant to an exemption from the Act, which Opinion of Counsel shall not be obtained at the expense of the Trustee, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or the Depositor; or there shall be delivered to the Trust Administrator and the Depositor a transferor certificate by the transferor and an investment letter shall be executed by the transferee. The Holder hereof desiring to effect such transfer shall, and does hereby agree to, indemnify the Trust Administrator and the Depositor against any liability that may result if the transfer is not so exempt or is not made in accordance with such federal and state laws.
 
No transfer of this Certificate to a Plan subject to ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code, any Person acting, directly or indirectly, on behalf of any such Plan or any person using Plan Assets to acquire this Certificate shall be made except in accordance with Section 5.02(d) of the Agreement.
 
Reference is hereby made to the further provisions of this Class P Certificate set forth on the reverse hereof, which further provisions shall for all purposes have the same effect as if set forth at this place.
 
This Class P Certificate shall not be entitled to any benefit under the Agreement or be valid for any purpose unless manually countersigned by an authorized signatory of the Trust Administrator.
 



IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Trust Administrator has caused this Certificate to be duly executed.
 
Dated: April __, 2006
 
 
SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2006-2
 
 
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., not in its individual capacity, but solely as Trust Administrator
 
By:
 

This is one of the Certificates referenced
in the within-mentioned Agreement
 
 
By:
 
 
Authorized Signatory of
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.,
as Trust Administrator
 
 



[Reverse of Class P Certificate]
 
Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2
Asset-Backed Certificates,
SERIES 2006-2
 
This Certificate is one of a duly authorized issue of Certificates designated as Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-2 (herein collectively called the “Certificates”), and representing a beneficial ownership interest in the Trust created by the Agreement.
 
The Certificateholder, by its acceptance of this Certificate, agrees that it will look solely to the funds on deposit in the Distribution Account for payment hereunder and that the Trust Administrator is not liable to the Certificateholders for any amount payable under this Certificate or the Agreement or, except as expressly provided in the Agreement, subject to any liability under the Agreement.
 
This Certificate does not purport to summarize the Agreement and reference is made to the Agreement for the interests, rights and limitations of rights, benefits, obligations and duties evidenced thereby, and the rights, duties and immunities of the Trust Administrator.
 
Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, a distribution will be made on the 25th day of each month or, if such 25th day is not a Business Day, then the Business Day immediately following such Distribution Date (the “Distribution Date”), commencing on the first Distribution Date specified on the face hereof, to the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered at the close of business on the applicable Record Date in an amount equal to the product of the Percentage Interest evidenced by this Certificate and the amount required to be distributed to Holders of Certificates of the Class to which this Certificate belongs on such Distribution Date pursuant to the Agreement.
 
Distributions on this Certificate shall be made by check or money order mailed to the address of the person entitled thereto as it appears on the Certificate Register or by wire transfer or otherwise, as set forth in the Agreement. The final distribution on each Certificate will be made in like manner, but only upon presentment and surrender of such Certificate at the office of the Trust Administrator or the Trust Administrator’s agent specified in the notice to Certificateholders of such final distribution.
 
The Agreement permits, with certain exceptions therein provided, the amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and obligations of the Trust Administrator and the rights of the Certificateholders under the Agreement at any time by the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator and the Trustee and of Holders of the requisite percentage of the Percentage Interests of each Class of Certificates affected by such amendment, as specified in the Agreement. Any such consent by the Holder of this Certificate shall be conclusive and binding on such Holder and upon all future Holders of this Certificate and of any Certificate issued upon the transfer hereof or in exchange therefor or in lieu hereof whether or not notation of such consent is made upon this Certificate. The Agreement also permits the amendment thereof, in certain limited circumstances, without the consent of the Holders of any of the Certificates.
 
As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, the transfer of this Certificate is registrable in the Certificate Register of the Certificate Registrar upon surrender of this Certificate for registration of transfer at the offices or agencies of the Trust Administrator as provided in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement accompanied by a written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the Trust Administrator and the Certificate Registrar duly executed by the holder hereof or such holder’s attorney duly authorized in writing, and thereupon one or more new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations and evidencing the same aggregate Percentage Interest in the Trust will be issued to the designated transferee or transferees.
 
The Certificates are issuable only as registered Certificates without coupons in denominations specified in the Agreement. As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, Certificates are exchangeable for new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations and evidencing the same aggregate Percentage Interest, as requested by the Holder surrendering the same.
 
No service charge will be made for any such registration of transfer or exchange, but the Trust Administrator may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge payable in connection therewith.
 
The Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator and the Trustee and any agent of the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or the Trustee may treat the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered as the owner hereof for all purposes, and none of the Depositor, the Trustee, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or any such agent shall be affected by any notice to the contrary.
 
On any Distribution Date following the date at which the remaining aggregate Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans is less than 10% of the sum of (i) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Initial Mortgage Loans and the Additional Mortgage Loans as of the related Cut-off Date and (ii) the Original Pre-Funded Amounts, the Servicer may purchase, in whole, from the Trust the Mortgage Loans at a purchase price determined as provided in the Agreement. In the event that no such optional termination occurs, the obligations and responsibilities created by the Agreement will terminate upon notice to the Trust Administrator upon the earliest of (i) the Distribution Date on which the Certificate Principal Balances of the Regular Certificates have been reduced to zero, (ii) the final payment or other liquidation of the last Mortgage Loan in the Trust, (iii) the optional purchase by the Servicer of the Mortgage Loans as described in the Agreement and (iv) the Distribution Date in March 2036.
 
Capitalized terms used herein that are defined in the Agreement shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Agreement, and nothing herein shall be deemed inconsistent with that meaning.
 



ASSIGNMENT
 
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s) and transfer(s)
unto
 
   
(Please print or typewrite name and address including postal zip code of assignee)
 
the Percentage Interest evidenced by the within Certificate and hereby authorizes the transfer of registration of such Percentage Interest to assignee on the Certificate Register of the Trust.
 
I (We) further direct the Trust Administrator to issue a new Certificate of a like denomination and Class, to the above named assignee and deliver such Certificate to the following address:______
   

 
Dated:_________________
 




DISTRIBUTION INSTRUCTIONS
 
The assignee should include the following for purposes of distribution:
 
Distributions shall be made, by wire transfer or otherwise, in immediately available
funds to
 
 
for the account of
 
account number
 
or, if mailed by check, to
 
Applicable statements should be mailed to
 
 
 
This information is provided by
 
assignee named above, or
 
its agent.
 

 





EXHIBIT A-20
 
FORM OF CLASS R CERTIFICATE
 
SOLELY FOR U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES, THIS CERTIFICATE IS A “RESIDUAL INTEREST” IN A “REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CONDUIT,” AS THOSE TERMS ARE DEFINED, RESPECTIVELY, IN SECTIONS 860G AND 860D OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE “CODE”).
 
THIS CERTIFICATE HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ACT”). ANY RESALE OR TRANSFER OF THIS CERTIFICATE WITHOUT REGISTRATION THEREOF UNDER THE ACT MAY ONLY BE MADE IN A TRANSACTION EXEMPTED FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE ACT AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN.
 
THIS CLASS R CERTIFICATE HAS NO PRINCIPAL BALANCE, DOES NOT BEAR INTEREST AND WILL NOT RECEIVE ANY DISTRIBUTIONS EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN.
 
NEITHER THIS CERTIFICATE NOR ANY INTEREST HEREIN MAY BE TRANSFERRED UNLESS THE PROPOSED TRANSFEREE DELIVERS TO THE TRUST ADMINISTRATOR A TRANSFER AFFIDAVIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN.
 
NO TRANSFER OF THIS CERTIFICATE TO AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN OR OTHER RETIREMENT ARRANGEMENT (EACH A “PLAN”) SUBJECT TO THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED (“ERISA”), SHALL BE MADE EXCEPT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROCEDURES DESCRIBED HEREIN.

Certificate No.
 
:
 
1
 
Cut-off Date
 
:
 
March 1, 2006
 
First Distribution Date
 
:
 
April 25, 2006
 
Percentage Interest
 
:
 
100%
 
CUSIP
 
:
 
83611M NY 0
 
Class
 
:
 
R
 



Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2
Asset-Backed Certificates,
Series 2006-2
CLASS R
 
evidencing the Percentage Interest in the distributions allocable to the Certificates of the above-referenced Class with respect to the Trust consisting of second lien, fixed rate mortgage loans (the “Mortgage Loans”)
 
FINANCIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORP., AS DEPOSITOR
 
This Certificate does not evidence an obligation of, or an interest in, and is not guaranteed by the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or the Trustee referred to below or any of their respective affiliates.
 
This certifies that Greenwich Capital Markets, Inc. is the registered owner of the Percentage Interest evidenced by this Certificate specified above in the interest represented by all Certificates of the Class to which this Certificate belongs in a Trust consisting primarily of the Mortgage Loans deposited by Financial Asset Securities Corp. (the “Depositor”). The Trust was created pursuant to a Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of March 1, 2006 (the “Agreement”) among the Depositor, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as master servicer, servicer and trust administrator (the “Master Servicer”, “Servicer” and “Trust Administrator”), and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, a national banking association, as trustee (the “Trustee”). To the extent not defined herein, the capitalized terms used herein have the meanings assigned in the Agreement. This Certificate is issued under and is subject to the terms, provisions and conditions of the Agreement, to which Agreement the Holder of this Certificate by virtue of the acceptance hereof assents and by which such Holder is bound.
 
This Certificate does not have a principal balance or pass-through rate and will be entitled to distributions only to the extent set forth in the Agreement. In addition, any distribution of the proceeds of any remaining assets of the Trust will be made only upon presentment and surrender of this Certificate at the Office or the office or agency maintained by the Trust Administrator.
 
No transfer of a Certificate of this Class shall be made unless such transfer is made pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Act and any applicable state securities laws or is exempt from the registration requirements under said Act and such laws. In the event that a transfer is to be made in reliance upon an exemption from the Act and such laws, in order to assure compliance with the Act and such laws, the Certificateholder desiring to effect such transfer and such Certificateholder’s prospective transferee shall each certify to the Trust Administrator and the Depositor in writing the facts surrounding the transfer. In the event that such a transfer is not to be made pursuant to Rule 144A of the Act, there shall be delivered to the Trust Administrator and the Depositor of an Opinion of Counsel that such transfer may be made pursuant to an exemption from the Act, which Opinion of Counsel shall not be obtained at the expense of the Trustee, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or the Depositor; or there shall be delivered to the Trust Administrator and the Depositor a transferor certificate by the transferor and an investment letter shall be executed by the transferee. The Holder hereof desiring to effect such transfer shall, and does hereby agree to, indemnify the Trust Administrator and the Depositor against any liability that may result if the transfer is not so exempt or is not made in accordance with such federal and state laws.
 
No transfer of this Certificate to a Plan subject to ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code, any Person acting, directly or indirectly, on behalf of any such Plan or any person using Plan Assets to acquire this Certificate shall be made except in accordance with Section 5.02(d) of the Agreement.
 
Each Holder of this Certificate will be deemed to have agreed to be bound by the restrictions of the Agreement, including but not limited to the restrictions that (i) each person holding or acquiring any Ownership Interest in this Certificate must be a Permitted Transferee, (ii) no Ownership Interest in this Certificate may be transferred without delivery to the Trust Administrator of (a) a transfer affidavit of the proposed transferee and (b) a transfer certificate of the transferor, each of such documents to be in the form described in the Agreement, (iii) each person holding or acquiring any Ownership Interest in this Certificate must agree to require a transfer affidavit and to deliver a transfer certificate to the Trust Administrator as required pursuant to the Agreement, (iv) each person holding or acquiring an Ownership Interest in this Certificate must agree not to transfer an Ownership Interest in this Certificate if it has actual knowledge that the proposed transferee is not a Permitted Transferee and (v) any attempted or purported transfer of any Ownership Interest in this Certificate in violation of such restrictions will be absolutely null and void and will vest no rights in the purported transferee. Pursuant to the Agreement, The Trust Administrator will provide the Internal Revenue Service and any pertinent persons with the information needed to compute the tax imposed under the applicable tax laws on transfers of residual interests to disqualified organizations, if any person other than a Permitted Transferee acquires an Ownership Interest on a Class R Certificate in violation of the restrictions mentioned above.
 
Reference is hereby made to the further provisions of this Certificate set forth on the reverse hereof, which further provisions shall for all purposes have the same effect as if set forth at this place.
 
This Certificate shall not be entitled to any benefit under the Agreement or be valid for any purpose unless manually countersigned by an authorized officer of the Trust Administrator.
 



IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Trust Administrator has caused this Certificate to be duly executed.
 
Dated: April __, 2006
 
 
SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2006-2
 
 
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., not in its individual capacity, but solely as Trust Administrator
 
By:
 

This is one of the Certificates referenced
in the within-mentioned Agreement
 
 
By:
 
 
Authorized Signatory of
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.,
as Trust Administrator
 



[Reverse of Class R Certificate]
 
Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2
Asset-Backed Certificates,
SERIES 2006-2
 
This Certificate is one of a duly authorized issue of Certificates designated as Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-2 (herein collectively called the “Certificates”), and representing a beneficial ownership interest in the Trust created by the Agreement.
 
The Certificateholder, by its acceptance of this Certificate, agrees that it will look solely to the funds on deposit in the Distribution Account for payment hereunder and that the Trust Administrator is not liable to the Certificateholders for any amount payable under this Certificate or the Agreement or, except as expressly provided in the Agreement, subject to any liability under the Agreement.
 
This Certificate does not purport to summarize the Agreement and reference is made to the Agreement for the interests, rights and limitations of rights, benefits, obligations and duties evidenced thereby, and the rights, duties and immunities of the Trust Administrator.
 
Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, a distribution will be made on the 25th day of each month or, if such 25th day is not a Business Day, then the Business Day immediately following such Distribution Date (the “Distribution Date”), commencing on the first Distribution Date specified on the face hereof, to the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered at the close of business on the applicable Record Date in an amount equal to the product of the Percentage Interest evidenced by this Certificate and the amount required to be distributed to Holders of Certificates of the Class to which this Certificate belongs on such Distribution Date pursuant to the Agreement.
 
Distributions on this Certificate shall be made by check or money order mailed to the address of the person entitled thereto as it appears on the Certificate Register or by wire transfer or otherwise, as set forth in the Agreement. The final distribution on each Certificate will be made in like manner, but only upon presentment and surrender of such Certificate at the office of the Trust Administrator or the Trust Administrator’s agent specified in the notice to Certificateholders of such final distribution.
 
The Agreement permits, with certain exceptions therein provided, the amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and obligations of the Trust Administrator and the rights of the Certificateholders under the Agreement at any time by the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator and the Trustee and of Holders of the requisite percentage of the Percentage Interests of each Class of Certificates affected by such amendment, as specified in the Agreement. Any such consent by the Holder of this Certificate shall be conclusive and binding on such Holder and upon all future Holders of this Certificate and of any Certificate issued upon the transfer hereof or in exchange therefor or in lieu hereof whether or not notation of such consent is made upon this Certificate. The Agreement also permits the amendment thereof, in certain limited circumstances, without the consent of the Holders of any of the Certificates.
 
As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, the transfer of this Certificate is registrable in the Certificate Register of the Certificate Registrar upon surrender of this Certificate for registration of transfer at the offices or agencies of the Trust Administrator as provided in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement accompanied by a written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the Trust Administrator and the Certificate Registrar duly executed by the holder hereof or such holder’s attorney duly authorized in writing, and thereupon one or more new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations and evidencing the same aggregate Percentage Interest in the Trust will be issued to the designated transferee or transferees.
 
The Certificates are issuable only as registered Certificates without coupons in denominations specified in the Agreement. As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, Certificates are exchangeable for new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations and evidencing the same aggregate Percentage Interest, as requested by the Holder surrendering the same.
 
No service charge will be made for any such registration of transfer or exchange, but the Trust Administrator may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge payable in connection therewith.
 
The Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator and the Trustee and any agent of the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or the Trustee may treat the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered as the owner hereof for all purposes, and none of the Depositor, the Trustee, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or any such agent shall be affected by any notice to the contrary.
 
On any Distribution Date following the date at which the remaining aggregate Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans is less than 10% of the sum of (i) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Initial Mortgage Loans and the Additional Mortgage Loans as of the related Cut-off Date and (ii) the Original Pre-Funded Amounts, the Servicer may purchase, in whole, from the Trust the Mortgage Loans at a purchase price determined as provided in the Agreement. In the event that no such optional termination occurs, the obligations and responsibilities created by the Agreement will terminate upon notice to the Trust Administrator upon the earliest of (i) the Distribution Date on which the Certificate Principal Balances of the Regular Certificates have been reduced to zero, (ii) the final payment or other liquidation of the last Mortgage Loan in the Trust, (iii) the optional purchase by the Servicer of the Mortgage Loans as described in the Agreement and (iv) the Distribution Date in March 2036.
 
Capitalized terms used herein that are defined in the Agreement shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Agreement, and nothing herein shall be deemed inconsistent with that meaning.
 



ASSIGNMENT
 
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s) and transfer(s)
unto
 
   
(Please print or typewrite name and address including postal zip code of assignee)
 
the Percentage Interest evidenced by the within Certificate and hereby authorizes the transfer of registration of such Percentage Interest to assignee on the Certificate Register of the Trust.
 
I (We) further direct the Trust Administrator to issue a new Certificate of a like denomination and Class, to the above named assignee and deliver such Certificate to the following address:______
   

 
Dated:_________________
 




DISTRIBUTION INSTRUCTIONS
 
The assignee should include the following for purposes of distribution:
 
Distributions shall be made, by wire transfer or otherwise, in immediately available
funds to
 
 
for the account of
 
account number
 
or, if mailed by check, to
 
Applicable statements should be mailed to
 
 
 
This information is provided by
 
assignee named above, or
 
its agent.
 

 

 





EXHIBIT A-21
 
FORM OF CLASS R-X CERTIFICATES
 
SOLELY FOR U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES, THIS CERTIFICATE IS A “RESIDUAL INTEREST” IN A “REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CONDUIT,” AS THOSE TERMS ARE DEFINED, RESPECTIVELY, IN SECTIONS 860G AND 860D OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE “CODE”).
 
THIS CERTIFICATE HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ACT”). ANY RESALE OR TRANSFER OF THIS CERTIFICATE WITHOUT REGISTRATION THEREOF UNDER THE ACT MAY ONLY BE MADE IN A TRANSACTION EXEMPTED FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE ACT AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN.
 
THIS CLASS R-X CERTIFICATE HAS NO PRINCIPAL BALANCE, DOES NOT BEAR INTEREST AND WILL NOT RECEIVE ANY DISTRIBUTIONS EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN.
 
NEITHER THIS CERTIFICATE NOR ANY INTEREST HEREIN MAY BE TRANSFERRED UNLESS THE PROPOSED TRANSFEREE DELIVERS TO THE TRUST ADMINISTRATOR A TRANSFER AFFIDAVIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN.
 
NO TRANSFER OF THIS CERTIFICATE TO AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN OR OTHER RETIREMENT ARRANGEMENT (EACH A “PLAN”) SUBJECT TO THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED (“ERISA”), SHALL BE MADE EXCEPT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROCEDURES DESCRIBED HEREIN.

Certificate No.
 
:
 
1
 
Cut-off Date
 
:
 
March 1, 2006
 
First Distribution Date
 
:
 
April 25, 2006
 
Percentage Interest
 
:
 
100.00%
 
CUSIP
 
:
 
83611M NZ 7
 
Class
 
:
 
R-X
 



Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2
Asset-Backed Certificates,
Series 2006-2
CLASS R-X
 
evidencing the Percentage Interest in the distributions allocable to the Certificates of the above-referenced Class with respect to the Trust consisting of second lien, fixed rate mortgage loans (the “Mortgage Loans”)
 
FINANCIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORP., AS DEPOSITOR
 
This Certificate does not evidence an obligation of, or an interest in, and is not guaranteed by the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or the Trustee referred to below or any of their respective affiliates.
 
This certifies that Greenwich Capital Markets, Inc. is the registered owner of the Percentage Interest evidenced by this Certificate specified above in the interest represented by all Certificates of the Class to which this Certificate belongs in a Trust consisting primarily of the Mortgage Loans deposited by Financial Asset Securities Corp. (the “Depositor”). The Trust was created pursuant to a Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of March 1, 2006 (the “Agreement”) among the Depositor, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as master servicer, servicer and trust administrator (the “Master Servicer”, “Servicer” and “Trust Administrator”), and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, a national banking association, as trustee (the “Trustee”). To the extent not defined herein, the capitalized terms used herein have the meanings assigned in the Agreement. This Certificate is issued under and is subject to the terms, provisions and conditions of the Agreement, to which Agreement the Holder of this Certificate by virtue of the acceptance hereof assents and by which such Holder is bound.
 
This Certificate does not have a principal balance or pass-through rate and will be entitled to distributions only to the extent set forth in the Agreement. In addition, any distribution of the proceeds of any remaining assets of the Trust will be made only upon presentment and surrender of this Certificate at the Office or the office or agency maintained by the Trust Administrator.
 
No transfer of a Certificate of this Class shall be made unless such transfer is made pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Act and any applicable state securities laws or is exempt from the registration requirements under said Act and such laws. In the event that a transfer is to be made in reliance upon an exemption from the Act and such laws, in order to assure compliance with the Act and such laws, the Certificateholder desiring to effect such transfer and such Certificateholder’s prospective transferee shall each certify to the Trust Administrator and the Depositor in writing the facts surrounding the transfer. In the event that such a transfer is not to be made pursuant to Rule 144A of the Act, there shall be delivered to the Trust Administrator and the Depositor of an Opinion of Counsel that such transfer may be made pursuant to an exemption from the Act, which Opinion of Counsel shall not be obtained at the expense of the Trustee, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or the Depositor; or there shall be delivered to the Trust Administrator and the Depositor a transferor certificate by the transferor and an investment letter shall be executed by the transferee. The Holder hereof desiring to effect such transfer shall, and does hereby agree to, indemnify the Trust Administrator and the Depositor against any liability that may result if the transfer is not so exempt or is not made in accordance with such federal and state laws.
 
No transfer of this Certificate to a Plan subject to ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code, any Person acting, directly or indirectly, on behalf of any such Plan or any person using Plan Assets to acquire this Certificate shall be made except in accordance with Section 5.02(d) of the Agreement.
 
Each Holder of this Certificate will be deemed to have agreed to be bound by the restrictions of the Agreement, including but not limited to the restrictions that (i) each person holding or acquiring any Ownership Interest in this Certificate must be a Permitted Transferee, (ii) no Ownership Interest in this Certificate may be transferred without delivery to the Trust Administrator of (a) a transfer affidavit of the proposed transferee and (b) a transfer certificate of the transferor, each of such documents to be in the form described in the Agreement, (iii) each person holding or acquiring any Ownership Interest in this Certificate must agree to require a transfer affidavit and to deliver a transfer certificate to the Trust Administrator as required pursuant to the Agreement, (iv) each person holding or acquiring an Ownership Interest in this Certificate must agree not to transfer an Ownership Interest in this Certificate if it has actual knowledge that the proposed transferee is not a Permitted Transferee and (v) any attempted or purported transfer of any Ownership Interest in this Certificate in violation of such restrictions will be absolutely null and void and will vest no rights in the purported transferee. Pursuant to the Agreement, the Trust Administrator will provide the Internal Revenue Service and any pertinent persons with the information needed to compute the tax imposed under the applicable tax laws on transfers of residual interests to disqualified organizations, if any person other than a Permitted Transferee acquires an Ownership Interest on a Class R-X Certificate in violation of the restrictions mentioned above.
 
Reference is hereby made to the further provisions of this Certificate set forth on the reverse hereof, which further provisions shall for all purposes have the same effect as if set forth at this place.
 
This Certificate shall not be entitled to any benefit under the Agreement or be valid for any purpose unless manually countersigned by an authorized officer of the Trust Administrator.
 



IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Trust Administrator has caused this Certificate to be duly executed.
 
Dated: April __, 2006
 
 
SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2006-2
 
 
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., not in its individual capacity, but solely as Trust Administrator
 
By:
 

This is one of the Certificates referenced
in the within-mentioned Agreement
 
 
By:
 
 
Authorized Signatory of
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.,
as Trust Administrator
 
 



[Reverse of Class R-X Certificate]
 
Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2
Asset-Backed Certificates,
SERIES 2006-2
 
This Certificate is one of a duly authorized issue of Certificates designated as Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-2 (herein collectively called the “Certificates”), and representing a beneficial ownership interest in the Trust created by the Agreement.
 
The Certificateholder, by its acceptance of this Certificate, agrees that it will look solely to the funds on deposit in the Distribution Account for payment hereunder and that the Trust Administrator is not liable to the Certificateholders for any amount payable under this Certificate or the Agreement or, except as expressly provided in the Agreement, subject to any liability under the Agreement.
 
This Certificate does not purport to summarize the Agreement and reference is made to the Agreement for the interests, rights and limitations of rights, benefits, obligations and duties evidenced thereby, and the rights, duties and immunities of the Trust Administrator.
 
Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, a distribution will be made on the 25th day of each month or, if such 25th day is not a Business Day, then the Business Day immediately following such Distribution Date (the “Distribution Date”), commencing on the first Distribution Date specified on the face hereof, to the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered at the close of business on the applicable Record Date in an amount equal to the product of the Percentage Interest evidenced by this Certificate and the amount required to be distributed to Holders of Certificates of the Class to which this Certificate belongs on such Distribution Date pursuant to the Agreement.
 
Distributions on this Certificate shall be made by check or money order mailed to the address of the person entitled thereto as it appears on the Certificate Register or by wire transfer or otherwise, as set forth in the Agreement. The final distribution on each Certificate will be made in like manner, but only upon presentment and surrender of such Certificate at the office of the Trust Administrator or the Trust Administrator’s agent specified in the notice to Certificateholders of such final distribution.
 
The Agreement permits, with certain exceptions therein provided, the amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and obligations of the Trust Administrator and the rights of the Certificateholders under the Agreement at any time by the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator and the Trustee and of Holders of the requisite percentage of the Percentage Interests of each Class of Certificates affected by such amendment, as specified in the Agreement. Any such consent by the Holder of this Certificate shall be conclusive and binding on such Holder and upon all future Holders of this Certificate and of any Certificate issued upon the transfer hereof or in exchange therefor or in lieu hereof whether or not notation of such consent is made upon this Certificate. The Agreement also permits the amendment thereof, in certain limited circumstances, without the consent of the Holders of any of the Certificates.
 
As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, the transfer of this Certificate is registrable in the Certificate Register of the Certificate Registrar upon surrender of this Certificate for registration of transfer at the offices or agencies of the Trust Administrator as provided in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement accompanied by a written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the Trust Administrator and the Certificate Registrar duly executed by the holder hereof or such holder’s attorney duly authorized in writing, and thereupon one or more new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations and evidencing the same aggregate Percentage Interest in the Trust will be issued to the designated transferee or transferees.
 
The Certificates are issuable only as registered Certificates without coupons in denominations specified in the Agreement. As provided in the Agreement and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, Certificates are exchangeable for new Certificates of the same Class in authorized denominations and evidencing the same aggregate Percentage Interest, as requested by the Holder surrendering the same.
 
No service charge will be made for any such registration of transfer or exchange, but the Trust Administrator may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge payable in connection therewith.
 
The Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator and the Trustee and any agent of the Depositor, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or the Trustee may treat the Person in whose name this Certificate is registered as the owner hereof for all purposes, and none of the Depositor, the Trustee, the Servicer, the Master Servicer, the Trust Administrator or any such agent shall be affected by any notice to the contrary.
 
On any Distribution Date following the date at which the remaining aggregate Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans is less than 10% of the sum of (i) the aggregate Stated Principal Balance of the Initial Mortgage Loans and the Additional Mortgage Loans as of the related Cut-off Date and (ii) the Original Pre-Funded Amounts, the Servicer may purchase, in whole, from the Trust the Mortgage Loans at a purchase price determined as provided in the Agreement. In the event that no such optional termination occurs, the obligations and responsibilities created by the Agreement will terminate upon notice to the Trust Administrator upon the earliest of (i) the Distribution Date on which the Certificate Principal Balances of the Regular Certificates have been reduced to zero, (ii) the final payment or other liquidation of the last Mortgage Loan in the Trust, (iii) the optional purchase by the Servicer of the Mortgage Loans as described in the Agreement and (iv) the Distribution Date in March 2036.
 
Capitalized terms used herein that are defined in the Agreement shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Agreement, and nothing herein shall be deemed inconsistent with that meaning.
 



ASSIGNMENT
 
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s) and transfer(s)
unto
 
   
(Please print or typewrite name and address including postal zip code of assignee)
 
the Percentage Interest evidenced by the within Certificate and hereby authorizes the transfer of registration of such Percentage Interest to assignee on the Certificate Register of the Trust.
 
I (We) further direct the Trust Administrator to issue a new Certificate of a like denomination and Class, to the above named assignee and deliver such Certificate to the following address:______
   

 
Dated:_________________
 


 
 


DISTRIBUTION INSTRUCTIONS
 
The assignee should include the following for purposes of distribution:
 
Distributions shall be made, by wire transfer or otherwise, in immediately available
funds to
 
 
for the account of
 
Account number
 
or, if mailed by check, to
 
Applicable statements should be mailed to
 
 
 
This information is provided by
 
Assignee named above, or
 
its agent.
 
 

 




EXHIBIT B
 
[RESERVED]


 



EXHIBIT C
 
FORM OF ASSIGNMENT AND RECOGNITION AGREEMENTS
 
 

ASSIGNMENT AND RECOGNITION AGREEMENT
 
THIS ASSIGNMENT AND RECOGNITION AGREEMENT, dated April 6, 2006, (“Agreement”) among Greenwich Capital Financial Products, Inc. (“Assignor”), Financial Asset Securities Corp. (“Assignee”) and Aames Capital Corp. (the “Company”):
 
For and in consideration of the sum of TEN DOLLARS ($10.00) and other valuable consideration the receipt and sufficiency of which hereby are acknowledged, and of the mutual covenants herein contained, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
 
Assignment and Conveyance
 
1.  The Assignor hereby conveys, sells, grants, transfers and assigns to the Assignee all of the right, title and interest of the Assignor, as purchaser, in, to and under (a) those certain Mortgage Loans listed as being originated by the Company on the schedule (the “Mortgage Loan Schedule”) attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Mortgage Loans”) and (b) that certain Master Mortgage Loan Purchase and Interim Servicing Agreement dated as of December 1, 2005, as amended (the “Purchase Agreement”), between the Assignor, as purchaser (the “Purchaser”), and the Company, as seller, solely insofar as the Purchase Agreement relates to the Mortgage Loans.
 
The Assignor specifically reserves and does not assign to the Assignee hereunder any and all right, title and interest in, to and under and any obligations of the Assignor with respect to any mortgage loans subject to the Purchase Agreement which are not the Mortgage Loans set forth on the Mortgage Loan Schedule and are not the subject of this 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 Mortgage Loans and assign its rights under the Purchase Agreement (solely to the extent set forth herein) and this Agreement to Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2 (the “Trust”) created pursuant to a Pooling and Servicing Agreement, dated as of March 1, 2006 (the “Pooling Agreement”), among the Assignee, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as master servicer and servicer (the “Master Servicer” and “Servicer”) and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as trustee (including its successors in interest and any successor trustees under the Pooling Agreement, the “Trustee”). The Company hereby acknowledges and agrees that from and after the date hereof (i) the Trust will be the owner of the Mortgage 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 Mortgage Loans, (iii) the Trust (including the Trustee and the Servicer acting on the Trust’s behalf) shall have all the rights and remedies available to the Assignor, insofar as they relate to the Mortgage 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 Mortgage 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) or the Custodian under the Purchase Agreement insofar as they relate to the Mortgage Loans, shall be deemed to refer to the Trust (including the Trustee and the Servicer acting on the Trust’s behalf). Neither the Company nor the Assignor shall amend or agree to amend, modify, waive, or otherwise alter any of the terms or provisions of the Purchase Agreement which amendment, modification, waiver or other alteration would in any way affect the Mortgage Loans or the Company’s performance under the Purchase Agreement with respect to the Mortgage Loans without the prior written consent of the Trustee.
 
Representations and Warranties of the Company
 
3.  The Company warrants and represents to the Assignor, the Assignee and the Trust as of the date hereof that:
 
                (a) The Company is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its incorporation;
 
(b)  The Company has full power and authority to execute, deliver and perform its obligations under this Agreement and has full power and authority to perform its obligations under the Purchase Agreement. The execution by the Company of this Agreement is in the ordinary course of the Company’s business and will not conflict with, or result in a breach of, any of the terms, conditions or provisions of the Company’s charter or bylaws or any legal restriction, or any material agreement or instrument to which the 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 the Company or its property is subject. The execution, delivery and performance by the Company of this Agreement have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of the Company. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by the Company and, upon the due authorization, execution and delivery by the Assignor and the Assignee, will constitute the valid and legally binding obligation of the Company, enforceable against the 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;
 
(c)  No consent, approval, order or authorization of, or declaration, filing or registration with, any governmental entity is required to be obtained or made by the Company in connection with the execution, delivery or performance by the Company of this Agreement; and
 
(d)  There is no action, suit, proceeding or investigation pending or threatened against the Company, before any court, administrative agency or other tribunal, which would draw into question the validity of this Agreement or the Purchase Agreement, or which, either in any one instance or in the aggregate, would result in any material adverse change in the ability of the Company to perform its obligations under this Agreement or the Purchase Agreement, and the Company is solvent.
 
4.  Pursuant to Section 12 of the Purchase Agreement, the Company hereby represents and warrants, for the benefit of the Assignor, the Assignee and the Trust, that the representations and warranties (i) set forth in Sections 7.02 (iii), (iv), (vii), (xv), (xvii), (xviii), (xxiii), (xxxii) and (l) of the Agreement are true and correct as of the date that the Mortgage Loans were purchased from the Company, (ii) set forth in Section 7.01 of the Agreement are true and correct as of the date hereof, and (iii) set forth in Section 7.02 of the Agreement (other than those listed in clause (i) herein) are true and correct as of the date that the Company transferred the servicing of the Mortgage Loans, except that the representation and warranty set forth in Section 7.02(i) of the Agreement shall, for purposes of this Agreement, relate to the Mortgage Loan Schedule attached hereto.
 
5.  The Assignor hereby represents and warrants that to the best of the Assignor’s knowledge, nothing has occurred in the period of time from the Closing Date (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) to the date hereof which would cause such representation and warranties referred to in Section 4 (i) herein to be untrue in any material respect as of the date hereof.
 
Remedies for Breach of Representations and Warranties
 
6.  The Company hereby acknowledges and agrees that the remedies available to the Assignor, the Assignee and the Trust (including the Trustee and the Servicer acting on the Trust’s behalf) in connection with any breach of the representations and warranties made by the Company set forth in Sections 3 and 4 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).
 
The Assignor hereby acknowledges and agrees that the remedies available to the Assignee and the Trust (including the Trustee and the Servicers acting on the Trust’s behalf) in connection with any breach of the representations and warranties made by the Assignor set forth in Section 5 hereof shall be as set forth in Section 2.03 of the Pooling Agreement as if they were set forth herein.
 
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Assignor may, at its option, satisfy any obligation of the Company with respect to any breach of representation and warranty made by the Company regarding the Mortgage Loans.
 
Miscellaneous
 
7.  This 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.
 
8.  No term or provision of this 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, with the prior written consent of the Trustee.
 
9.  This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of (i) the successors and assigns of the parties hereto and (ii) the Trust (including the Trustee and the Servicer acting on the Trust’s behalf). 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.
 
10.  Each of this Agreement and the Purchase Agreement shall survive the conveyance of the Mortgage Loans and the assignment of the Purchase Agreement (to the extent assigned hereunder) by Assignor to Assignee and by Assignee to the Trust and nothing contained herein shall supersede or amend the terms of the Purchase Agreement.
 
11.  This 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.
 
12.  In the event that any provision of this Agreement conflicts with any provision of the Purchase Agreement with respect to the Mortgage Loans, the terms of this Agreement shall control.
 
13.  Capitalized terms used in this Agreement (including the exhibits hereto) but not defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings given to such terms in the Purchase Agreement.
 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized officers as of the date first above written.

 
  GREENWICH CAPITAL FINANCIAL PRODUCTS, INC.
     
  By:  
  Name:  
  Title:  
     
   
  FINANCIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORP.
   
     
  By:  
  Name:  
  Title:  
     
   
   AAMES CAPITAL CORP.
   
     
  By:  
  Name:  
  Title:  
 

 

 
 


SCHEDULE I
 
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES





Capitalized terms used in this Schedule I but not defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings given to such terms in the Purchase Agreement.

1.  The information set forth in the related Mortgage Loan Schedule is complete, true and correct in all material respects;
 
2.  The Mortgage Loan is in compliance with all requirements set forth in the related Confirmation, and the characteristics of the related Mortgage Loan Package as set forth in the related Confirmation are true and correct; provided, however, that in the event of any conflict between the terms of any Confirmation and this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall control;
 
3.  All payments required to be made up to the close of business on the Closing Date for such Mortgage Loan under the terms of the Mortgage Note have been made (except that the Mortgage Loans may be up to 29 days delinquent as set forth below); the Seller has not advanced funds, or induced, solicited or knowingly received any advance of funds from a party other than the owner of the related Mortgaged Property, directly or indirectly, for the payment of any amount required by the Mortgage Note or Mortgage; no Mortgage Loan is thirty (30) or more days delinquent as of the Closing Date and there has been no delinquency of more than 29 days, in any payment by the Mortgagor thereunder since the origination of the Mortgage Loan;
 
4.  Except as set forth on Schedule 7.02(iv), there are no delinquent taxes, ground rents, water charges, sewer rents, assessments, insurance premiums, leasehold payments, including assessments payable in future installments or other outstanding charges affecting the related Mortgaged Property;
 
5.  The terms of the Mortgage Note and the Mortgage have not been impaired, waived, altered or modified in any respect, except by written instruments, recorded in the applicable public recording office if necessary to maintain the lien priority of the Mortgage, and which have been delivered to the Custodian; the substance of any such waiver, alteration or modification has been approved by the title insurer, to the extent required by the related policy, and is reflected on the related Mortgage Loan Schedule. No instrument of waiver, alteration or modification has been executed, and no Mortgagor has been released, in whole or in part, except in connection with an assumption agreement approved by the title insurer, to the extent required by the policy, and which assumption agreement has been delivered to the Custodian and the terms of which are reflected in the related Mortgage Loan Schedule;
 
6.  The Mortgage Note and the Mortgage are not subject to any right of rescission, set-off, counterclaim or defense, including the defense of usury, nor will the operation of any of the terms of the Mortgage Note and the Mortgage, or the exercise of any right thereunder, render the Mortgage unenforceable, in whole or in part, or subject to any right of rescission, set-off, counterclaim or defense, including the defense of usury and no such right of rescission, set-off, counterclaim or defense has been asserted with respect thereto. Each Prepayment Charge or penalty with respect to any Mortgage Loan is permissible, enforceable and collectible under applicable federal, state and local law;
 
7.  All buildings upon the Mortgaged Property are insured by a Qualified Insurer acceptable to prudent mortgage lenders in the secondary mortgage market against loss by fire, hazards of extended coverage and such other hazards as are customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is located, pursuant to insurance policies providing coverage in an amount not less than the greatest of (i) 100% of the replacement cost of all improvements to the Mortgaged Property, (ii) either (A) the outstanding principal balance of the Mortgage Loan with respect to each first lien Mortgage Loan or (B) with respect to each second lien Mortgage Loan, the sum of the outstanding principal balance of the related first lien mortgage loan and the outstanding principal balance of the second lien Mortgage Loan, or (iii) the amount necessary to avoid the operation of any co-insurance provisions with respect to the Mortgaged Property, and consistent with the amount that would have been required as of the date of origination in accordance with the Underwriting Guidelines. All such insurance policies contain a standard mortgagee clause naming the Seller, its successors and assigns as mortgagee and all premiums thereon have been paid. If the Mortgaged Property is in an area identified on a Flood Hazard Map or Flood Insurance Rate Map issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency as having special flood hazards (and such flood insurance has been made available) a flood insurance policy meeting the requirements of the current guidelines of the Federal Insurance Administration. The Mortgage obligates the Mortgagor thereunder to maintain all such insurance at the Mortgagor's cost and expense, and on the Mortgagor's failure to do so, authorizes the holder of the Mortgage to maintain such insurance at Mortgagor's cost and expense and to seek reimbursement therefor from the Mortgagor;
 
8.  Any and all requirements of any federal, state or local law including, without limitation, usury, truth in lending, real estate settlement procedures, predatory and abusive lending, consumer credit protection, equal credit opportunity, fair housing or disclosure laws applicable to the origination and servicing of mortgage loans of a type similar to the Mortgage Loans and applicable to any prepayment penalty associated with the Mortgage Loans at origination have been complied with;
 
9.  The Mortgage has not been satisfied, cancelled, subordinated or rescinded, in whole or in part, and the Mortgaged Property has not been released from the lien of the Mortgage, in whole or in part, nor has any instrument been executed that would effect any such satisfaction, cancellation, subordination, rescission or release;
 
10.  The Mortgage (including any Negative Amortization which may arise thereunder) is a valid, existing and enforceable (A) first lien and first priority security interest with respect to each Mortgage Loan which is indicated by the Seller to be a first lien (as reflected on the Mortgage Loan Schedule), or (B) second lien and second priority security interest with respect to each Mortgage Loan which is indicated by the Seller to be a second lien (as reflected on the Mortgage Loan Schedule), in either case, on the Mortgaged Property, including all improvements on the Mortgaged Property subject only to (a) the lien of current real property taxes and assessments not yet due and payable, (b) covenants, conditions and restrictions, rights of way, easements and other matters of the public record as of the date of recording being acceptable to mortgage lending institutions generally and specifically referred to in the lender's title insurance policy delivered to the originator of the Mortgage Loan and which do not adversely affect the Appraised Value of the Mortgaged Property, (c) with respect to each Mortgage Loan which is indicated by the Seller to be a second lien Mortgage Loan (as reflected on the Mortgage Loan Schedule) a first lien on the Mortgaged Property; and (d) other matters to which like properties are commonly subject which do not materially interfere with the benefits of the security intended to be provided by the Mortgage or the use, enjoyment, value or marketability of the related Mortgaged Property. Any security agreement, chattel mortgage or equivalent document related to and delivered in connection with the Mortgage Loan establishes and creates a valid, existing and enforceable first or second lien and first or second priority security interest (in each case, as indicated on the Mortgage Loan Schedule) on the property described therein and the Seller has full right to sell and assign the same to the Purchaser. The Mortgaged Property was not, as of the date of origination of the Mortgage Loan, subject to a mortgage, deed of trust, deed to secure debt or other security instrument creating a lien subordinate to the lien of the Mortgage;
 
11.  The Mortgage Note and the related Mortgage are genuine and each is the legal, valid and binding obligation of the maker thereof, enforceable in accordance with its terms;
 
12.  All parties to the Mortgage Note and the Mortgage had legal capacity to enter into the Mortgage Loan and to execute and deliver the Mortgage Note and the Mortgage, and the Mortgage Note and the Mortgage have been duly and properly executed by such parties. Except as set forth on Schedule 7.02(xii), the Mortgagor is a natural person;
 
13.  The proceeds of the Mortgage Loan have been fully disbursed to or for the account of the Mortgagor and there is no obligation for the Mortgagee to advance additional funds thereunder and any and all requirements as to completion of any on-site or off-site improvement and as to disbursements of any escrow funds therefor have been complied with. All costs, fees and expenses incurred in making or closing the Mortgage Loan and the recording of the Mortgage have been paid, and the Mortgagor is not entitled to any refund of any amounts paid or due to the Mortgagee pursuant to the Mortgage Note or Mortgage;
 
14.  The Seller is the sole legal, beneficial and equitable owner of the Mortgage Note and the Mortgage and has full right to transfer and sell the Mortgage Loan to the Purchaser free and clear of any encumbrance, equity, lien, pledge, charge, claim or security interest;
 
15.  All parties which have had any interest in the Mortgage Loan, whether as mortgagee, assignee, pledgee or otherwise, are (or, during the period in which they held and disposed of such interest, were) in compliance with any and all applicable “doing business” and licensing requirements of the laws of the state wherein the Mortgaged Property is located;
 
16.  The Mortgage Loan is covered by an American Land Title Association (“ALTA”) lender’s title insurance policy (which, in the case of an Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan has an adjustable rate mortgage endorsement in the form of ALTA 6.0 or 6.1) generally acceptable in the subprime secondary mortgage market, issued by a title insurer generally acceptable in the subprime secondary mortgage market and qualified to do business in the jurisdiction where the Mortgaged Property is located, insuring (subject to the exceptions contained in (x)(a) and (b), and with respect to any second lien Mortgage Loan (c), above) the Seller, its successors and assigns as to the first or second priority lien (as indicated on the Mortgage Loan Schedule) of the Mortgage in the original principal amount of the Mortgage Loan (including, if the Mortgage Loan provides for Negative Amortization, the maximum amount of Negative Amortization in accordance with the Mortgage) and, with respect to any Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan, against any loss by reason of the invalidity or unenforceability of the lien resulting from the provisions of the Mortgage providing for adjustment in the Mortgage Interest Rate and Monthly Payment and Negative Amortization provisions of the Mortgage Note. Additionally, such lender's title insurance policy affirmatively insures ingress and egress to and from the Mortgaged Property, and against encroachments by or upon the Mortgaged Property or any interest therein. The Seller is the sole insured of such lender's title insurance policy, and such lender’s title insurance policy is in full force and effect and will be in full force and effect upon the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. No claims have been made under such lender's title insurance policy, and no prior holder of the related Mortgage, including the Seller, has done, by act or omission, anything which would impair the coverage of such lender's title insurance policy;
 
17.  Except with respect to (i) real property taxes and assessments previously due and payable as described on Schedule 7.02(iv), property insurance and other costs for maintenance of the Mortgaged Property advanced by the Seller, and (ii) the non-payment of the Monthly Payment by the Mortgagor on the most recent Due Date, there is no default, breach, violation or event of acceleration existing under the Mortgage or the Mortgage Note and no event which, with the passage of time or with notice and the expiration of any grace or cure period, would constitute a default, breach, violation or event of acceleration, and the Seller has not waived any default, breach, violation or event of acceleration. With respect to each second lien Mortgage Loan (i) the first lien mortgage loan is in full force and effect, (ii) except with respect to (x) real property taxes and assessments previously due and payable as described on Schedule 7.02(iv), property insurance and other costs for maintenance of the Mortgaged Property advanced by the Seller, and (y) the non-payment of the Monthly Payment by the Mortgagor on the most recent Due Date, there is no default, breach, violation or event of acceleration existing under such first lien mortgage or the related mortgage note, (iii) no event which, with the passage of time or with notice and the expiration of any grace or cure period, would constitute a default, breach, violation or event of acceleration thereunder, (iv) either (A) the first lien mortgage contains a provision which allows or (B) applicable law requires, the mortgagee under the second lien Mortgage Loan to receive notice of, and affords such mortgagee an opportunity to cure any default by payment in full or otherwise under the first lien mortgage, (v) the related first lien does not provide for or permit negative amortization under such first lien Mortgage Loan, and (vi) either no consent for the Mortgage Loan is required by the holder of the first lien or such consent has been obtained and is contained in the Mortgage File;
 
18.  There are no mechanics' or similar liens or claims which have been filed for work, labor or material (and no rights are outstanding that under law could give rise to such lien) affecting the related Mortgaged Property which are or may be liens prior to, or equal or coordinate with, the lien of the related Mortgage;
 
19.  All improvements which were considered in determining the Appraised Value of the related Mortgaged Property lay wholly within the boundaries and building restriction lines of the Mortgaged Property, and no improvements on adjoining properties encroach upon the Mortgaged Property;
 
20.  The Mortgage Loan was originated by the Seller or by a savings and loan association, a savings bank, a commercial bank or similar banking institution which is supervised and examined by a federal or state authority, or by a mortgagee approved as such by the Secretary of HUD;
 
21.   Principal payments on the Mortgage Loan commenced no more than sixty (60) days after the proceeds of the Mortgage Loan were disbursed. The Mortgage Loan bears interest at the Mortgage Interest Rate. With respect to each Mortgage Loan which is not a Negative Amortization Loan, the Mortgage Note is payable on the first day of each month in Monthly Payments, which, in the case of a Fixed Rate Mortgage Loans, are sufficient to fully amortize the original principal balance over the original term thereof (other than with respect to a Mortgage Loan identified on the related Mortgage Loan Schedule as an interest-only Mortgage Loan during the interest-only period or a Mortgage Loan which is identified on the related Mortgage Loan Schedule as a Balloon Mortgage Loan) and to pay interest at the related Mortgage Interest Rate, and, in the case of an Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan, are changed on each Adjustment Date, and in any case, are sufficient to fully amortize the original principal balance over the original term thereof (other than with respect to a Mortgage Loan identified on the related Mortgage Loan Schedule as an interest-only Mortgage Loan during the interest-only period or a Mortgage Loan which is identified on the related Mortgage Loan Schedule as a Balloon Mortgage Loan) and to pay interest at the related Mortgage Interest Rate. With respect to each Negative Amortization Mortgage Loan, the related Mortgage Note requires a Monthly Payment which is sufficient during the period following each Payment Adjustment Date, to fully amortize the outstanding principal balance as of the first day of such period (including any Negative Amortization) over the then remaining term of such Mortgage Note and to pay interest at the related Mortgage Interest Rate; provided, that the Monthly Payment shall not increase to an amount that exceeds 107.5% of the amount of the Monthly Payment that was due immediately prior to the Payment Adjustment Date; provided, further, that the payment adjustment cap shall not be applicable with respect to the adjustment made to the Monthly Payment that occurs in a year in which the Mortgage Loan has been outstanding for a multiple of five (5) years and in any such year the Monthly Payment shall be adjusted to fully amortize the Mortgage Loan over the remaining term. With respect to each Mortgage Loan identified on the Mortgage Loan Schedule as an interest-only Mortgage Loan, the interest-only period shall not exceed ten (10) years (or such other period specified on the Mortgage Loan Schedule) and following the expiration of such interest-only period, the remaining Monthly Payments shall be sufficient to fully amortize the original principal balance over the remaining term of the Mortgage Loan and to pay interest at the related Mortgage Interest Rate. With respect to each Balloon Mortgage Loan, the Mortgage Note requires a monthly payment which is sufficient to fully amortize the original principal balance over the original amortization term thereof (ignoring the balloon term) and to pay interest at the related Mortgage Interest Rate and requires a final Monthly Payment substantially greater than the preceding monthly payment which is sufficient to repay the remained unpaid principal balance of the Balloon Mortgage Loan as the Due Date of such monthly payment. The Index for each Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan is as set forth on the Mortgage Loan Schedule. No Mortgage Loan is a Convertible Mortgage Loan. No Balloon Mortgage Loan has an original stated maturity of less than seven (7) years;
 
22.  The origination, servicing and collection practices used with respect to each Mortgage Note and Mortgage including, without limitation, the establishment, maintenance and servicing of the Escrow Accounts and Escrow Payments, if any, since origination, have been in all respects legal, proper, prudent and customary in the mortgage origination and servicing industry. The Mortgage Loan has been serviced by the Seller and any predecessor servicer in accordance with the terms of the Mortgage Note and Accepted Servicing Practices. With respect to escrow deposits and Escrow Payments, if any, all such payments are in the possession of, or under the control of, the Seller and, except as set forth on Schedule 7.02(xxii), there exist no deficiencies in connection therewith for which customary arrangements for repayment thereof have not been made. No escrow deposits or Escrow Payments or other charges or payments due the Seller have been capitalized under any Mortgage or the related Mortgage Note and no such escrow deposits or Escrow Payments are being held by the Seller for any work on a Mortgaged Property which has not been completed;
 
23.  The Mortgaged Property is free of material damage and there is no proceeding pending for the total or partial condemnation thereof;
 
24.  The Mortgage and related Mortgage Note contain customary and enforceable provisions such as to render the rights and remedies of the holder thereof adequate for the realization against the Mortgaged Property of the benefits of the security provided thereby, including, (a) in the case of a Mortgage designated as a deed of trust, by trustee's sale, and (b) otherwise by judicial foreclosure. The Mortgaged Property has not been subject to any bankruptcy proceeding or foreclosure proceeding and the Mortgagor has not filed for protection under applicable bankruptcy laws. There is no homestead or other exemption available to the Mortgagor which would interfere with the right to sell the Mortgaged Property at a trustee's sale or the right to foreclose the Mortgage. Except as set forth on Schedule 7.02(xxiv), the Mortgagor has not notified the Seller and the Seller has no knowledge of any relief requested or allowed to the Mortgagor under the Servicemembers’ Civil Relief Act;
 
25.  The Mortgage Loan was underwritten in accordance with the Underwriting Guidelines in effect at the time the Mortgage Loan was originated; and the Mortgage Note and Mortgage are on forms generally acceptable to prudent sub-prime lenders;
 
26.  The Mortgage Note is not and has not been secured by any collateral except the lien of the corresponding Mortgage on the Mortgaged Property and the security interest of any applicable security agreement or chattel mortgage referred to in (x) above;
 
27.  The Mortgage File contains an appraisal of the related Mortgaged Property which satisfied the standards of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, was on appraisal form 1004 or form 2055 with an interior inspection and was made and signed, prior to the approval of the Mortgage Loan application, by a qualified appraiser, duly appointed by the Seller, who had no interest, direct or indirect in the Mortgaged Property or in any loan made on the security thereof, whose compensation is not affected by the approval or disapproval of the Mortgage Loan and who met the minimum qualifications of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989. Each appraisal of the Mortgage Loan was made in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989;
 
28.  In the event the Mortgage constitutes a deed of trust, a trustee, duly qualified under applicable law to serve as such, has been properly designated and currently so serves and is named in the Mortgage, and no fees or expenses are or will become payable by the Purchaser to the trustee under the deed of trust, except in connection with a trustee's sale after default by the Mortgagor;
 
29.  No Mortgage Loan contains provisions pursuant to which Monthly Payments are (a) paid or partially paid with funds deposited in any separate account established by the Seller, the Mortgagor, or anyone on behalf of the Mortgagor, (b) paid by any source other than the Mortgagor or (c) contains any other similar provisions which may constitute a “buydown” provision. The Mortgage Loan is not a graduated payment mortgage loan and the Mortgage Loan does not have a shared appreciation or other contingent interest feature;
 
30.  The Mortgagor has received all disclosure materials required by applicable law with respect to the making of fixed rate mortgage loans in the case of Fixed Rate Mortgage Loans, and adjustable rate mortgage loans in the case of Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loans and rescission materials with respect to Refinanced Mortgage Loans, and such disclosure materials are and will remain in the Mortgage File;
 
31.  No Mortgage Loan was made in connection with (a) the construction or rehabilitation of a Mortgaged Property or (b) facilitating the trade-in or exchange of a Mortgaged Property;
 
32.  The Seller has no knowledge of any circumstances or condition with respect to the Mortgage, the Mortgaged Property, the Mortgagor or the Mortgagor's credit standing (taking into account that such Mortgage Loan is a subprime mortgage loan) that can reasonably be expected to cause the Mortgage Loan to be an unacceptable investment or adversely affect the value of the Mortgage Loan;
 
33.  No Mortgage Loan had an LTV or a CLTV at origination in excess of 100%. No Mortgage Loan is subject to a lender paid primary mortgage insurance policy;
 
34.  At the time of origination, the Mortgaged Property was lawfully occupied under applicable law; all inspections, licenses and certificates required to be made or issued with respect to all occupied portions of the Mortgaged Property and, with respect to the use and occupancy of the same, including but not limited to certificates of occupancy, have been made or obtained from the appropriate authorities;
 
35.  No error, omission, misrepresentation, negligence, fraud or similar occurrence with respect to a Mortgage Loan has taken place on the part of any person, including without limitation the Mortgagor, any appraiser, any builder or developer, or any other party involved in the origination of the Mortgage Loan or in the application of any insurance in relation to such Mortgage Loan;
 
36.  The Assignment of Mortgage is in recordable form, except for the name of the assignee which is blank, and is acceptable for recording under the laws of the jurisdiction in which the Mortgaged Property is located;
 
37.  Any principal advances made to the Mortgagor prior to the Cut-off Date have been consolidated with the outstanding principal amount secured by the Mortgage, and the secured principal amount, as consolidated, bears a single interest rate and single repayment term. The lien of the Mortgage securing the consolidated principal amount is expressly insured as having first or second (as indicated on the Mortgage Loan Schedule) lien priority by a title insurance policy, an endorsement to the policy insuring the mortgagee's consolidated interest or by other generally acceptable title evidence acceptable to prudent mortgage purchasers in the secondary mortgage market. The consolidated principal amount does not exceed the original principal amount of the Mortgage Loan plus any Negative Amortization;
 
38.  If the Residential Dwelling on the Mortgaged Property is a condominium unit or a unit in a planned unit development (other than a de minimis planned unit development) such condominium or planned unit development project meets the eligibility requirements generally required in the subprime secondary mortgage market;
 
39.  The source of the down payment with respect to each Mortgage Loan has been fully verified by the Seller if required by the Underwriting Guidelines;
 
40.  Except as set forth on Schedule (xl), interest on each Mortgage Loan is calculated on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months;
 
41.  At the time of origination, the Mortgaged Property was in material compliance with all applicable environmental laws pertaining to environmental hazards including, without limitation, asbestos, and neither the Seller nor, to the Seller’s knowledge, the related Mortgagor, has received any notice of any violation or potential violation of such law;
 
42.  The Seller shall, at its own expense, cause each Mortgage Loan to be covered by a Tax Service Contract which is assignable to the Purchaser or its designee; provided however, that if the Seller fails to purchase such Tax Service Contract, the Seller shall be required to reimburse the Purchaser for all costs and expenses incurred by the Purchaser in connection with the purchase of any such Tax Service Contract;
 
43.  Each Mortgage Loan is covered by a Flood Zone Service Contract which is assignable to the Purchaser or its designee or, for each Mortgage Loan not covered by such Flood Zone Service Contract, the Seller agrees to purchase such Flood Zone Service Contract;
 
44.  No Mortgage Loan is (a)(1) subject to the provisions of the Homeownership and Equity Protection Act of 1994 as amended (“HOEPA”) or (2) has an APR or total points and fees that are equal to or exceeds the HOEPA thresholds (as defined in 12 CFR 226.32 (a)(1)(i) and (ii)), (b) a “high cost” mortgage loan, “covered” mortgage loan, “high risk home” mortgage loan, or “predatory” mortgage loan or any other comparable term, no matter how defined under any federal, state or local law, (c) subject to any comparable federal, state or local statutes or regulations, or any other statute or regulation providing for heightened regulatory scrutiny or assignee liability to holders of such mortgage loans, or (d) a High Cost Loan or Covered Loan, as applicable (as such terms are defined in the current Standard & Poor’s LEVELS® Version 5.6(c) Glossary Revised, Appendix E);
 
45.  No predatory, abusive, or deceptive lending practices, including but not limited to, the extension of credit to a Mortgagor without regard for the Mortgagor’s ability to repay the Mortgage Loan and the extension of credit to a mortgagor which has no apparent benefit to the Mortgagor, were employed in connection with the origination of the Mortgage Loan;
 
46.  Except as set forth on Schedule 7.02(xlvi), the debt-to-income ratio of the related Mortgagor was not greater than 60% at the origination of the related Mortgage Loan;
 
47.  No Mortgagor was required to purchase any credit insurance product (e.g., life, mortgage, disability, accident, unemployment or health insurance product) or debt cancellation agreement as a condition of obtaining the extension of credit. No Mortgagor obtained a prepaid single premium credit insurance policy (e.g., life, mortgage, disability, accident, unemployment or health insurance) or debt cancellation agreement in connection with the origination of the Mortgage Loan. No proceeds from any Mortgage Loan were used to purchase single premium credit insurance policies or debt cancellation agreements as part of the origination of, or as a condition to closing, such Mortgage Loan;
 
48.  The Mortgage Loans were not selected from the outstanding one- to four-family mortgage loans in the Seller’s portfolio as to which the representations and warranties set forth in this Agreement could be made at the related Closing Date in a manner so as to affect adversely the interests of the Purchaser;
 
49.  The Mortgage contains an enforceable provision for the acceleration of the payment of the unpaid principal balance of the Mortgage Loan in the event that the Mortgaged Property is sold or transferred without the prior written consent of the mortgagee thereunder;
 
50.  The Mortgage Loan complies with all applicable consumer credit statutes and regulations, including, without limitation, the respective Uniform Consumer Credit Code laws in effect in Alabama, Colorado, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Utah, West Virginia and Wyoming, has been originated by a properly licensed entity, and in all other respects, complies with all of the material requirements of any such applicable laws;
 
51.  The information set forth in the Mortgage Loan Schedule as to Prepayment Charges is complete, true and correct in all material respects and each Prepayment Charge is permissible, enforceable and collectable in accordance with its terms upon the Mortgagor’s full and voluntary principal payment under applicable law;
 
52.  The Mortgage Loan was not prepaid in full prior to the Closing Date and the Seller has not received notification from a Mortgagor that a prepayment in full shall be made after the Closing Date;
 
53.  No Mortgage Loan is secured by cooperative housing, commercial property or mixed use property;
 
54.  Each Mortgage Loan is eligible for sale in the secondary market or for inclusion in a Securitization Transaction;
 
55.  Except as set forth on the related Mortgage Loan Schedule, none of the Mortgage Loans are subject to a Prepayment Charge. For any Mortgage Loan originated prior to October 1, 2002 that is subject to a Prepayment Charge, such Prepayment Charge does not extend beyond five (5) years after the date of origination. For any Mortgage Loan originated on or following October 1, 2002 that is subject to a Prepayment Charge, such Prepayment Charge does not extend beyond three (3) years after the date of origination. With respect to any Mortgage Loan that contains a provision permitting imposition of a premium upon a prepayment prior to maturity: (i) prior to the Mortgage Loan's origination, the Mortgagor agreed to such premium in exchange for a monetary benefit, including but not limited to a rate or fee reduction, (ii) prior to the Mortgage Loan's origination, the Mortgagor was offered the option of obtaining a Mortgage Loan that did not require payment of such a premium, (iii) the prepayment premium is disclosed to the Mortgagor in the loan documents pursuant to applicable state and federal law, and (iv) notwithstanding any state or federal law to the contrary, the Seller shall not impose such Prepayment Charge in any instance when the mortgage debt is accelerated as the result of the Mortgagor's default in making the loan payments;
 
56.  The Seller has complied with all applicable anti-money laundering laws and regulations, including without limitation the USA Patriot Act of 2001 (collectively, the “Anti-Money Laundering Laws”); the Seller has established an anti-money laundering compliance program as required by the Anti-Money Laundering Laws, has conducted the requisite due diligence in connection with the origination of each Mortgage Loan for purposes of the Anti-Money Laundering Laws, including with respect to the legitimacy of the applicable Mortgagor and the origin of the assets used by the said Mortgagor to purchase the Mortgaged Property, and maintains, and will maintain, sufficient information to identify the applicable Mortgagor for purposes of the Anti-Money Laundering Laws. No Mortgage Loan is subject to nullification pursuant to Executive Order 13224 (the “Executive Order”) or the regulations promulgated by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the United States Department of the Treasury (the “OFAC Regulations”) or in violation of the Executive Order or the OFAC Regulations, and no Mortgagor is subject to the provisions of such Executive Order or the OFAC Regulations nor listed as a “blocked person” for purposes of the OFAC Regulations;
 
57.  No Mortgagor was encouraged or required to select a Mortgage Loan product offered by the Mortgage Loan's originator which is a higher cost product designed for less creditworthy borrowers, unless at the time of the Mortgage Loan's origination, such Mortgagor did not qualify taking into account credit history and debt to income ratios for a lower cost credit product then offered by the Mortgage Loan's originator or any affiliate of the Mortgage Loan's originator. If, at the time of loan application, the Mortgagor may have qualified for a lower cost credit product then offered by any mortgage lending affiliate of the Mortgage Loan's originator, the Mortgage Loan's originator referred the Mortgagor's application to such affiliate for underwriting consideration. With respect to any Mortgage Loan, the Mortgagor was assigned the highest credit grade available with respect to a mortgage loan product offered by such Mortgage Loan’s originator, based on a comprehensive assessment of risk factors, including the Mortgagor’s credit history;
 
58.  The methodology used in underwriting the extension of credit for each Mortgage Loan employs objective mathematical principles which relate the Mortgagor's income, assets and liabilities to the proposed payment and such underwriting methodology does not rely on the extent of the Mortgagor's equity in the collateral as the principal determining factor in approving such credit extension. Such underwriting methodology confirmed that at the time of origination (application/approval) the Mortgagor had a reasonable ability to make timely payments on the Mortgage Loan;
 
59.  With respect to each Mortgage Loan, the Seller has fully and accurately furnished complete information (i.e., favorable and unfavorable) on the related borrower credit files to Equifax, Experian and Trans Union Credit Information Company, in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and its implementing regulations, on a monthly basis and, for each Mortgage Loan, the Seller will furnish, in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and its implementing regulations, accurate and complete information on its borrower credit files to Equifax, Experian, and Trans Union Credit Information Company, on a monthly basis;
 
60.  All points and fees related to each Mortgage Loan were disclosed in writing to the related Borrower in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. All fees and charges (including finance charges) and whether or not financed, assessed, collected or to be collected in connection with the origination and servicing of each Mortgage Loan were disclosed in writing to the related Mortgagor in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations;
 
61.  The Seller will transmit full-file credit reporting data for each Mortgage Loan pursuant to Fannie Mae Guide Announcement 95-19 and for each Mortgage Loan, Seller agrees it shall report one of the following statuses each month as follows: new origination, current, delinquent (30-, 60-, 90-days, etc.), foreclosed, or charged-off;
 
62.  With respect to any Mortgage Loan which is secured by manufactured housing, if such Mortgage Loans are permitted hereunder, such Mortgage Loan satisfies the requirements for inclusion in residential mortgage backed securities transactions rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services and such manufactured housing is the principal residence of the Mortgagor at the time of the origination of the Mortgage Loan;
 
63.  Each Mortgage Loan constitutes a “qualified mortgage” under Section 860G(a)(3)(A) of the Code and Treasury Regulation Section 1.860G-2(a)(1);
 
64.  No Mortgage Loan is secured by real property or secured by a manufactured home located in the state of Georgia unless (x) such Mortgage Loan was originated prior to October 1, 2002 or after March 6, 2003, or (y) the property securing the Mortgage Loan is not, nor will be, occupied by the Mortgagor as the Mortgagor’s principal dwelling. No Mortgage Loan is a “High Cost Home Loan” as defined in the Georgia Fair Lending Act, as amended (the “Georgia Act”). Each Mortgage Loan that is a “Home Loan” under the Georgia Act complies with all applicable provisions of the Georgia Act. No Mortgage Loan secured by owner occupied real property or an owner occupied manufactured home located in the State of Georgia was originated (or modified) on or after October 1, 2002 through and including March 6, 2003;
 
65.  No Mortgage Loan is a “High-Cost” loan as defined under the New York Banking Law Section 6-1, effective as of April 1, 2003;
 
66.  No Mortgage Loan (a) is secured by property located in the State of New York; (b) had an unpaid principal balance at origination of $300,000 or less, and (c) has an application date on or after April 1, 2003, the terms of which Mortgage Loan equal or exceed either the APR or the points and fees threshold for “high-cost home loans”, as defined in Section 6-1 of the New York State Banking Law;
 
67.  No Mortgage Loan is a “High Cost Home Loan” as defined in the Arkansas Home Loan Protection Act effective July 16, 2003 (Act 1340 or 2003);
 
68.  No Mortgage Loan is a “High Cost Home Loan” as defined in the Kentucky high-cost loan statute effective June 24, 2003 (Ky. Rev. Stat. Section 360.100);
 
69.  No Mortgage Loan secured by property located in the State of Nevada is a “home loan” as defined in the Nevada Assembly Bill No. 284;
 
70.  No Mortgage Loan is a “manufactured housing loan” or “home improvement home loan” pursuant to the New Jersey Home Ownership Act. No Mortgage Loan is a “High-Cost Home Loan” or a refinanced “Covered Home Loan,” in each case, as defined in the New Jersey Home Ownership Act effective November 27, 2003 (N.J.S.A. 46;10B-22 et seq.);
 
71.  No Mortgage Loan is a subsection 10 mortgage under the Oklahoma Home Ownership and Equity protection Act;
 
72.  No Mortgage Loan is a “High-Cost Home Loan” as defined in the New Mexico Home Loan Protection Act effective January 1, 2004 (N.M. Stat. Ann. §§ 58-21A-1 et seq.);
 
73.  No Mortgage Loan is a “High-Risk Home Loan” as defined in the Illinois High-Risk Home Loan Act effective January 1, 2004 (815 Ill. Comp. Stat. 137/1 et seq.);
 
74.  No Loan that is secured by property located within the State of Maine meets the definition of a (i) “high-rate, high-fee” mortgage loan under Article VIII, Title 9-A of the Maine Consumer Credit Code or (ii) “High-Cost Home Loan” as defined under the Maine House Bill 383 L.D. 494, effective as of September 13, 2003;
 
75.  With respect to any Loan for which a mortgage loan application was submitted by the Mortgagor after April 1, 2004, no such Loan secured by Mortgaged Property in the State of Illinois which has a Loan Interest Rate in excess of 8.0% per annum has lender-imposed fees (or other charges) in excess of 3.0% of the original principal balance of the Loan;
 
76.  No Mortgage Loan is a “High Cost Home Mortgage Loan” as defined in the Massachusetts Predatory Home Loan Practices Act, effective November 7, 2004 (Mass. Ann. Laws Ch. 183C). No Mortgage Loan secured by a Mortgaged Property located in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts was made to pay off or refinance an existing loan or other debt of the related borrower (as the term “borrower” is defined in the regulations promulgated by the Massachusetts Secretary of State in connection with Massachusetts House Bill 4880 (2004)) unless either (1) (a) the related Mortgage Interest Rate (that would be effective once the introductory rate expires, with respect to Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loans) did or would not exceed by more than 2.25% the yield on United States Treasury securities having comparable periods of maturity to the maturity of the related Mortgage Loan as of the fifteenth day of the month immediately preceding the month in which the application for the extension of credit was received by the related lender or (b) the Mortgage Loan is an “open-end home loan” (as such term is used in the Massachusetts House Bill 4880 (2004)) and the related Mortgage Note provides that the related Mortgage Interest Rate may not exceed at any time the Prime rate index as published in The Wall Street Journal plus a margin of one percent, or (2) such Mortgage Loan is in the "borrower's interest," as documented by a "borrower's interest worksheet" for the particular Mortgage Loan, which worksheet incorporates the factors set forth in Massachusetts House Bill 4880 (2004) and the regulations promulgated thereunder for determining "borrower's interest," and otherwise complies in all material respects with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts;
 
77.  No Loan is a “High Cost Home Loan” as defined by the Indiana Home Loan Practices Act, effective January 1, 2005 ( Ind. Code Ann. §§ 24-9-1 et seq.);
 
78.  The Mortgagor has not made or caused to be made any payment in the nature of an “average” or “yield spread premium” to a mortgage broker or a like Person which has not been fully disclosed to the Mortgagor;
 
79.  The sale or transfer of the Mortgage Loan by the Seller complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations governing such sale or transfer, including, without limitation, the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (“FACT Act”) and the Fair Credit Reporting Act, each as may be amended from time to time, and the Seller has not received any actual or constructive notice of any identity theft, fraud, or other misrepresentation in connection with such Mortgage Loan or any party thereto;
 
80.  Reserved;
 
81.  Reserved;
 
82.  With respect to each second lien Mortgage Loan, either no consent for the Mortgage Loan is required by the holder of the first lien or such consent has been obtained and is contained in the Mortgage File; and
 
83.  No Mortgagor agreed to submit to arbitration to resolve any dispute arising out of or relating in any way to the Mortgage Loan transaction. No Mortgage Loan is subject to any mandatory arbitration.


 
 

ASSIGNMENT AND RECOGNITION AGREEMENT
 
THIS ASSIGNMENT AND RECOGNITION AGREEMENT, dated April 6, 2006, (“Agreement”) among Greenwich Capital Financial Products, Inc. (“Assignor”), Financial Asset Securities Corp. (“Assignee”) and Centex Home Equity Company, LLC (the “Company”):
 
For and in consideration of the sum of TEN DOLLARS ($10.00) and other valuable consideration the receipt and sufficiency of which hereby are acknowledged, and of the mutual covenants herein contained, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
 
Assignment and Conveyance

1.    The Assignor hereby conveys, sells, grants, transfers and assigns to the Assignee (x) all of the right, title and interest of the Assignor, as purchaser, in, to and under (a) those certain Mortgage Loans listed as being originated by the Company on the schedule (the “Mortgage Loan Schedule”) attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Mortgage Loans”) and (b) except as described below, that certain Master Mortgage Loan Purchase and Interim Servicing Agreement dated as of September 1, 2005, as amended (the “Purchase Agreement”), between the Assignor, as purchaser (the “Purchaser”), and the Company, as seller, solely insofar as the Purchase Agreement relates to the Mortgage Loans and (y) other than as provided below with respect to the enforcement of representations and warranties, none of the obligations of the Assignor under the Purchase Agreement.
 
The Assignor specifically reserves and does not assign to the Assignee hereunder any and all right, title and interest in, to and under and any obligations of the Assignor with respect to any mortgage loans subject to the Purchase Agreement which are not the Mortgage Loans set forth on the Mortgage Loan Schedule and are not the subject of this 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 Mortgage Loans and assign its rights under the Purchase Agreement (solely to the extent set forth herein) and this Agreement to Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2 (the “Trust”) created pursuant to a Pooling and Servicing Agreement, dated as of March 1, 2006 (the “Pooling Agreement”), among the Assignee, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as master servicer and servicer (the “Master Servicer” and “Servicer”) and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as trustee (including its successors in interest and any successor trustees under the Pooling Agreement, the “Trustee”). The Company hereby acknowledges and agrees that from and after the date hereof (i) the Trust will be the owner of the Mortgage 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 Mortgage Loans, (iii) the Trust (including the Trustee and the Servicer acting on the Trust’s behalf) shall have all the rights and remedies available to the Assignor, insofar as they relate to the Mortgage 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 Mortgage 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) or the Custodian under the Purchase Agreement insofar as they relate to the Mortgage Loans, shall be deemed to refer to the Trust (including the Trustee and the Servicer acting on the Trust’s behalf). Neither the Company nor the Assignor shall amend or agree to amend, modify, waiver, or otherwise alter any of the terms or provisions of the Purchase Agreement which amendment, modification, waiver or other alteration would in any way affect the Mortgage Loans or the Company’s performance under the Purchase Agreement with respect to the Mortgage Loans without the prior written consent of the Trustee.

Representations and Warranties of the Company

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

(a) The Company is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its incorporation;

(b) The Company has full power and authority to execute, deliver and perform its obligations under this Agreement and has full power and authority to perform its obligations under the Purchase Agreement. The execution by the Company of this Agreement is in the ordinary course of the Company’s business and will not conflict with, or result in a breach of, any of the terms, conditions or provisions of the Company’s charter or bylaws or any legal restriction, or any material agreement or instrument to which the 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 the Company or its property is subject. The execution, delivery and performance by the Company of this Agreement have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on part of the Company. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by the Company, and, upon the due authorization, execution and delivery by the Assignor and the Assignee, will constitute the valid and legally binding obligation of the Company, enforceable against the 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;

(c) No consent, approval, order or authorization of, or declaration, filing or registration with, any governmental entity is required to be obtained or made by the Company in connection with the execution, delivery or performance by the Company of this Agreement; and

(d) There is no action, suit, proceeding or investigation pending or threatened against the Company, before any court, administrative agency or other tribunal, which would draw into question the validity of this Agreement or the Purchase Agreement, or which, either in any one instance or in the aggregate, would result in any material adverse change in the ability of the Company to perform its obligations under this Agreement or the Purchase Agreement, and the Company is solvent.

4.    Pursuant to Section 12 of the Purchase Agreement, the Company hereby represents and warrants, for the benefit of the Assignor, the Assignee and the Trust, that the representations and warranties set forth in Sections 7.01 and 7.02 of the Purchase Agreement, are true and correct as of the date hereof as if such representations and warranties were made on the date hereof, except that the representation and warranty set forth in Section 7.02(a) shall, for purposes of this Agreement, relate to the Mortgage Loan Schedule attached hereto.

5.    The Assignor hereby makes the following representations and warranties as of the date hereof:

(a) Each Mortgage Loan at the time it was made complied in all  material respects with applicable local, state, and federal laws, including, but not limited  to, all applicable predatory and abusive lending laws;

(b) None of the mortgage loans are High Cost as defined by any  applicable predatory and abusive lending laws;

(c) No Mortgage Loan is a high cost loan or a covered loan, as   applicable (as such terms are defined in Standard & Poor’s LEVELS Version 5.6(c)  Glossary Revised, Appendix E); and

(d) No loan originated on or after October 1, 2002 through March 6,  2003 is governed by the Georgia Fair Lending Act.

 
Remedies for Breach of Representations and Warranties

6.    The Company hereby acknowledges and agrees that the remedies available to the Assignor, the Assignee and the Trust (including the Trustee and each of the Servicers acting on the Trust’s behalf) in connection with any breach of the representations and warranties made by the Company set forth in Sections 3 and 4 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); provided, however, that the purchase price payable to the Trust in respect of a breach of a representation and warranty shall in no event be greater than the unpaid Principal Balance of the related Mortgage Loan plus unpaid accrued interest and any amount owed by the Company in excess of such amount shall be payable to the Assignor.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Assignor may, at its option, satisfy any obligation of the Company with respect to any breach of representation and warranty made by the Company regarding the Mortgage Loans.
 
Miscellaneous

7.    This 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.

 
8.    No term or provision of this 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, with the prior written consent of the Trustee.
 
9.    This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of (i) the successors and assigns of the parties hereto and (ii) the Trust (including the Trustee and each of the Servicers acting on the Trust’s behalf). 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.
 
10.    Each of this Agreement and the Purchase Agreement shall survive the conveyance of the Mortgage Loans and the assignment of the Purchase Agreement (to the extent assigned hereunder) by Assignor to Assignee and by Assignee to the Trust and nothing contained herein shall supersede or amend the terms of the Purchase Agreement.
 
11.    This 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.
 
12.    In the event that any provision of this Agreement conflicts with any provision of the Purchase Agreement with respect to the Mortgage Loans, the terms of this Agreement shall control.
 
13.    Capitalized terms used in this Agreement (including the exhibits hereto) but not defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings given to such terms in the Purchase Agreement.
 
 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized officers as of the date first above written.
 
 
  GREENWICH CAPITAL FINANCIAL PRODUCTS, INC.
     
  By:  
  Name:  
  Title:  
     
   
  FINANCIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORP.
   
     
  By:  
  Name:  
  Title:  
     
   
  CENTEX HOME EQUITY COMPANY, LLC
   
     
  By:  
  Name:  
  Title:  
 

 
       

 
 


EXHIBIT A
MORTGAGE LOAN SCHEDULE




SCHEDULE I
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES




Capitalized terms used in this Schedule I but not defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings set forth in the Purchase Agreement.
 
(i)    The information set forth in the related Mortgage Loan Schedule is complete, true and correct;
 
(ii)    The Mortgage Loan is in compliance with all requirements set forth in the related Confirmation, and the characteristics of the related Mortgage Loan Package as set forth in the related Confirmation are true and correct; provided, however, that in the event of any conflict between the terms of any Confirmation and this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall control, except to the extent specifically set forth in the Confirmation;
 
(iii)    All payments required to be made up to the close of business on the Closing Date for such Mortgage Loan under the terms of the Mortgage Note have been made; neither the Seller nor the Servicer has advanced funds, or induced, solicited or knowingly received any advance of funds from a party other than the owner of the related Mortgaged Property, directly or indirectly, for the payment of any amount required by the Mortgage Note or Mortgage; no Mortgage Loan is thirty (30) or more days delinquent as of the Closing Date and there has been no delinquency, exclusive of any period of grace, in any payment by the Mortgagor thereunder since the origination of the Mortgage Loan;
 
(iv)    There are no delinquent taxes, ground rents, water charges, sewer rents, assessments, insurance premiums, leasehold payments, including assessments payable in future installments or other outstanding charges affecting the related Mortgaged Property;
 
(v)    The terms of the Mortgage Note and the Mortgage have not been impaired, waived, altered or modified in any respect, except by written instruments, recorded in the applicable public recording office if necessary to maintain the lien priority of the Mortgage, and which have been delivered to the Custodian; the substance of any such waiver, alteration or modification has been approved by the title insurer, to the extent required by the related policy, and is reflected on the related Mortgage Loan Schedule. No instrument of waiver, alteration or modification has been executed, and no Mortgagor has been released, in whole or in part, except in connection with an assumption agreement approved by the title insurer, to the extent required by the policy, and which assumption agreement has been delivered to the Custodian and the terms of which are reflected in the related Mortgage Loan Schedule;
 
(vi)    The Mortgage Note and the Mortgage are not subject to any right of rescission, set-off, counterclaim or defense, including the defense of usury, nor will the operation of any of the terms of the Mortgage Note and the Mortgage, or the exercise of any right thereunder, render the Mortgage unenforceable, in whole or in part, or subject to any right of rescission, set-off, counterclaim or defense, including the defense of usury and no such right of rescission, set-off, counterclaim or defense has been asserted with respect thereto. Each Prepayment Charge or penalty with respect to any Mortgage Loan is permissible, enforceable and collectible under applicable federal, state and local law;
 
(vii)    All buildings upon the Mortgaged Property are insured by a Qualified Insurer acceptable to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac against loss by fire, hazards of extended coverage and such other hazards as are customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is located, pursuant to insurance policies providing coverage in an amount not less than the greatest of (i) 100% of the replacement cost of all improvements to the Mortgaged Property, (ii) either (A) the outstanding principal balance of the Mortgage Loan with respect to each first lien Mortgage Loan or (B) with respect to each second lien Mortgage Loan, the sum of the outstanding principal balance of the related first lien mortgage loan and the outstanding principal balance of the second lien Mortgage Loan, or (iii) the amount necessary to avoid the operation of any co-insurance provisions with respect to the Mortgaged Property, and consistent with the amount that would have been required as of the date of origination in accordance with the Underwriting Guidelines. All such insurance policies contain a standard mortgagee clause naming the Seller, its successors and assigns as mortgagee and all premiums thereon have been paid. If the Mortgaged Property is in an area identified on a Flood Hazard Map or Flood Insurance Rate Map issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency as having special flood hazards (and such flood insurance has been made available) a flood insurance policy meeting the requirements of the current guidelines of the Federal Insurance Administration is in effect which policy conforms to the requirements of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The Mortgage obligates the Mortgagor thereunder to maintain all such insurance at the Mortgagor's cost and expense, and on the Mortgagor's failure to do so, authorizes the holder of the Mortgage to maintain such insurance at Mortgagor's cost and expense and to seek reimbursement therefor from the Mortgagor;
 
(viii)    Any and all requirements of any federal, state or local law including, without limitation, usury, truth in lending, real estate settlement procedures, predatory and abusive lending, consumer credit protection, equal credit opportunity, fair housing or disclosure laws applicable to the origination and servicing of mortgage loans of a type similar to the Mortgage Loans and applicable to any prepayment penalty associated with the Mortgage Loans at origination have been complied with;
 
(ix)    The Mortgage has not been satisfied, cancelled, subordinated or rescinded, in whole or in part, and the Mortgaged Property has not been released from the lien of the Mortgage, in whole or in part, nor has any instrument been executed that would effect any such satisfaction, cancellation, subordination, rescission or release;
 
(x)    The Mortgage (including any Negative Amortization which may arise thereunder) is a valid, existing and enforceable (A) first lien and first priority security interest with respect to each Mortgage Loan which is indicated by the Seller to be a first lien (as reflected on the Mortgage Loan Schedule), or (B) second lien and second priority security interest with respect to each Mortgage Loan which is indicated by the Seller to be a second lien (as reflected on the Mortgage Loan Schedule), in either case, on the Mortgaged Property, including all improvements on the Mortgaged Property subject only to (a) the lien of current real property taxes and assessments not yet due and payable, (b) covenants, conditions and restrictions, rights of way, easements and other matters of the public record as of the date of recording being acceptable to mortgage lending institutions generally and specifically referred to in the lender's title insurance policy delivered to the originator of the Mortgage Loan and which do not adversely affect the Appraised Value of the Mortgaged Property, (c) with respect to each Mortgage Loan which is indicated by the Seller to be a second lien Mortgage Loan (as reflected on the Mortgage Loan Schedule) a first lien on the Mortgaged Property; and (d) other matters to which like properties are commonly subject which do not materially interfere with the benefits of the security intended to be provided by the Mortgage or the use, enjoyment, value or marketability of the related Mortgaged Property. Any security agreement, chattel mortgage or equivalent document related to and delivered in connection with the Mortgage Loan establishes and creates a valid, existing and enforceable first or second lien and first or second priority security interest (in each case, as indicated on the Mortgage Loan Schedule) on the property described therein and the Seller has full right to sell and assign the same to the Purchaser;
 
(xi)    The Mortgage Note and the related Mortgage are genuine and each is the legal, valid and binding obligation of the maker thereof, enforceable in accordance with its terms;
 
(xii)    All parties to the Mortgage Note and the Mortgage had legal capacity to enter into the Mortgage Loan and to execute and deliver the Mortgage Note and the Mortgage, and the Mortgage Note and the Mortgage have been duly and properly executed by such parties. The Mortgagor is a natural person;
 
(xiii)    The proceeds of the Mortgage Loan have been fully disbursed to or for the account of the Mortgagor and there is no obligation for the Mortgagee to advance additional funds thereunder and any and all requirements as to completion of any on-site or off-site improvement and as to disbursements of any escrow funds therefor have been complied with. All costs, fees and expenses incurred in making or closing the Mortgage Loan and the recording of the Mortgage have been paid, and the Mortgagor is not entitled to any refund of any amounts paid or due to the Mortgagee pursuant to the Mortgage Note or Mortgage;
 
(xiv)    The Seller is the sole legal, beneficial and equitable owner of the Mortgage Note and the Mortgage and has full right to transfer and sell the Mortgage Loan to the Purchaser free and clear of any encumbrance, equity, lien, pledge, charge, claim or security interest;
 
(xv)    All parties which have had any interest in the Mortgage Loan, whether as mortgagee, assignee, pledgee or otherwise, are (or, during the period in which they held and disposed of such interest, were) in compliance with any and all applicable “doing business” and licensing requirements of the laws of the state wherein the Mortgaged Property is located;
 
(xvi)    The Mortgage Loan is covered by an American Land Title Association (“ALTA”) lender’s title insurance policy or a comparable form in the States of California or Texas (which, in the case of an Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan has an adjustable rate mortgage endorsement in the form of ALTA 6.0 or 6.1) acceptable to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, issued by a title insurer acceptable to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and qualified to do business in the jurisdiction where the Mortgaged Property is located, insuring (subject to the exceptions contained in (x)(a) and (b), and with respect to any second lien Mortgage Loan (c), above) the Seller or the Servicer, its successors and assigns as to the first or second priority lien (as indicated on the Mortgage Loan Schedule) of the Mortgage in the original principal amount of the Mortgage Loan (including, if the Mortgage Loan provides for Negative Amortization, the maximum amount of Negative Amortization in accordance with the Mortgage) and, with respect to any Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan, against any loss by reason of the invalidity or unenforceability of the lien resulting from the provisions of the Mortgage providing for adjustment in the Mortgage Interest Rate and Monthly Payment and Negative Amortization provisions of the Mortgage Note. Additionally, such lender's title insurance policy affirmatively insures ingress and egress to and from the Mortgaged Property, and against encroachments by or upon the Mortgaged Property or any interest therein. The Seller is the sole insured of such lender's title insurance policy, and such lender’s title insurance policy is in full force and effect and will be in full force and effect upon the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. No claims have been made under such lender's title insurance policy, and no prior holder of the related Mortgage, including the Seller, has done, by act or omission, anything which would impair the coverage of such lender's title insurance policy;
 
(xvii)    There is no default, breach, violation or event of acceleration existing under the Mortgage or the Mortgage Note and no event which, with the passage of time or with notice and the expiration of any grace or cure period, would constitute a default, breach, violation or event of acceleration, and neither the Seller nor the Servicer has waived any default, breach, violation or event of acceleration. With respect to each second lien Mortgage Loan (i) the related first lien mortgage loan is in full force and effect, (ii) there is no default, breach, violation or event of acceleration existing under such first lien mortgage or the related mortgage note, (iii) no event which, with the passage of time or with notice and the expiration of any grace or cure period, would constitute a default, breach, violation or event of acceleration thereunder, (iv) either (A) the first lien mortgage contains a provision which allows or (B) applicable law requires, the mortgagee under the second lien Mortgage Loan to receive notice of, and affords such mortgagee an opportunity to cure any default by payment in full or otherwise under the first lien mortgage, (v) the related first lien does not provide for or permit negative amortization under such first lien Mortgage Loan, and (vi) either no consent for the Mortgage Loan is required by the holder of the first lien or such consent has been obtained and is contained in the Mortgage File;
 
(xviii)    There are no mechanics' or similar liens or claims which have been filed for work, labor or material (and no rights are outstanding that under law could give rise to such lien) affecting the related Mortgaged Property which are or may be liens prior to, or equal or coordinate with, the lien of the related Mortgage;
 
(xix)    All improvements which were considered in determining the Appraised Value of the related Mortgaged Property lay wholly within the boundaries and building restriction lines of the Mortgaged Property, and no improvements on adjoining properties encroach upon the Mortgaged Property;
 
(xx)    The Mortgage Loan was originated by the Servicer or by a savings and loan association, a savings bank, a commercial bank or similar banking institution which is supervised and examined by a federal or state authority, or by a mortgagee approved as such by the Secretary of HUD;
 
(xxi)    Principal payments on the Mortgage Loan commenced no more than sixty (60) days after the proceeds of the Mortgage Loan were disbursed. The Mortgage Loan bears interest at the Mortgage Interest Rate. With respect to each Mortgage Loan which is not a Negative Amortization Loan, the Mortgage Note is payable on the day of each month specified in the related Mortgage Note in Monthly Payments, which, in the case of a Fixed Rate Mortgage Loans, are sufficient to fully amortize the original principal balance over the original term thereof (other than with respect to a Mortgage Loan identified on the related Mortgage Loan Schedule as an interest-only Mortgage Loan during the interest-only period or a Mortgage Loan which is identified on the related Mortgage Loan Schedule as a Balloon Mortgage Loan) and to pay interest at the related Mortgage Interest Rate, and, in the case of an Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan, are changed on each Adjustment Date, and in any case, are sufficient to fully amortize the original principal balance over the original term thereof (other than with respect to a Mortgage Loan identified on the related Mortgage Loan Schedule as an interest-only Mortgage Loan during the interest-only period or a Mortgage Loan which is identified on the related Mortgage Loan Schedule as a Balloon Mortgage Loan) and to pay interest at the related Mortgage Interest Rate. With respect to each Negative Amortization Mortgage Loan, the related Mortgage Note requires a Monthly Payment which is sufficient during the period following each Payment Adjustment Date, to fully amortize the outstanding principal balance as of the first day of such period (including any Negative Amortization) over the then remaining term of such Mortgage Note and to pay interest at the related Mortgage Interest Rate; provided, that the Monthly Payment shall not increase to an amount that exceeds 107.5% of the amount of the Monthly Payment that was due immediately prior to the Payment Adjustment Date; provided, further, that the payment adjustment cap shall not be applicable with respect to the adjustment made to the Monthly Payment that occurs in a year in which the Mortgage Loan has been outstanding for a multiple of five (5) years and in any such year the Monthly Payment shall be adjusted to fully amortize the Mortgage Loan over the remaining term. With respect to each Mortgage Loan identified on the Mortgage Loan Schedule as an interest-only Mortgage Loan, the interest-only period shall not exceed ten (10) years (or such other period specified on the Mortgage Loan Schedule) and following the expiration of such interest-only period, the remaining Monthly Payments shall be sufficient to fully amortize the original principal balance over the remaining term of the Mortgage Loan and to pay interest at the related Mortgage Interest Rate. With respect to each Balloon Mortgage Loan, the Mortgage Note requires a monthly payment which is sufficient to fully amortize the original principal balance over the original term thereof and to pay interest at the related Mortgage Interest Rate and requires a final Monthly Payment substantially greater than the preceding monthly payment which is sufficient to repay the remained unpaid principal balance of the Balloon Mortgage Loan as the Due Date of such monthly payment. The Index for each Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan is as set forth on the Mortgage Loan Schedule. No Mortgage Loan is a Convertible Mortgage Loan. No Balloon Mortgage Loan has an original stated maturity of less than seven (7) years;
 
The origination, servicing and collection practices used with respect to each Mortgage Note and Mortgage including, without limitation, the establishment, maintenance and servicing of the Escrow Accounts and Escrow Payments, if any, since origination, have been in all respects legal, proper, prudent and customary in the mortgage origination and servicing industry. The Mortgage Loan has been serviced by the Servicer and any predecessor servicer in accordance with the terms of the Mortgage Note and Accepted Servicing Practices. With respect to escrow deposits and Escrow Payments, if any, all such payments are in the possession of, or under the control of, the Servicer and there exist no deficiencies in connection therewith for which customary arrangements for repayment thereof have not been made. No escrow deposits or Escrow Payments or other charges or payments due the Servicer have been capitalized under any Mortgage or the related Mortgage Note and no such escrow deposits or Escrow Payments are being held by the Servicer for any work on a Mortgaged Property which has not been completed; provided that, certain Insurance Proceeds may be held by the Servicer in escrow pending the completion of repairs which are required to be made to a Mortgaged Property in connection with the payment of such Insurance Proceeds;

(xxii)    The Mortgaged Property is free of damage and waste and there is no proceeding pending for the total or partial condemnation thereof;
 
(xxiii)    The Mortgage and related Mortgage Note contain customary and enforceable provisions such as to render the rights and remedies of the holder thereof adequate for the realization against the Mortgaged Property of the benefits of the security provided thereby, including, (a) in the case of a Mortgage designated as a deed of trust, by trustee's sale, and (b) otherwise by judicial foreclosure. The Mortgaged Property is not subject to any bankruptcy proceeding or foreclosure proceeding and the Mortgagor has not filed for protection under applicable bankruptcy laws. There is no homestead or other exemption available to the Mortgagor which would interfere with the right to sell the Mortgaged Property at a trustee's sale or the right to foreclose the Mortgage. The Mortgagor has not notified the Servicer and the Servicer has no knowledge of any relief requested or allowed to the Mortgagor under the Servicemembers’ Civil Relief Act;
 
(xxiv)    The Mortgage Loan was underwritten in accordance with the underwriting standards of Centex Home Equity Company, LLC in effect at the time the Mortgage Loan was originated; and the Mortgage Note and Mortgage are on forms acceptable to prudent lenders in the secondary market;
 
(xxv)    The Mortgage Note is not and has not been secured by any collateral except the lien of the corresponding Mortgage on the Mortgaged Property and the security interest of any applicable security agreement or chattel mortgage referred to in (x) above;
 
(xxvi)    The Mortgage File contains an appraisal of the related Mortgaged Property which satisfied the standards of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, was on appraisal form 1004 or form 2055 with an interior inspection and was made and signed, prior to the approval of the Mortgage Loan application, by a qualified appraiser, duly appointed by the Servicer, who had no interest, direct or indirect in the Mortgaged Property or in any loan made on the security thereof, whose compensation is not affected by the approval or disapproval of the Mortgage Loan and who met the minimum qualifications of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Each appraisal of the Mortgage Loan was made in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989;
 
(xxvii)   In the event the Mortgage constitutes a deed of trust, a trustee, duly qualified under applicable law to serve as such, has been properly designated and currently so serves and is named in the Mortgage, and no fees or expenses are or will become payable by the Purchaser to the trustee under the deed of trust, except in connection with a trustee's sale after default by the Mortgagor;
 
(xxviii)   No Mortgage Loan contains provisions pursuant to which Monthly Payments are (a) paid or partially paid with funds deposited in any separate account established by the Servicer, the Mortgagor, or anyone on behalf of the Mortgagor, (b) paid by any source other than the Mortgagor or (c) contains any other similar provisions which may constitute a “buydown” provision. The Mortgage Loan is not a graduated payment mortgage loan and the Mortgage Loan does not have a shared appreciation or other contingent interest feature;
 
(xxix)    The Mortgagor has executed a statement to the effect that the Mortgagor has received all disclosure materials required by applicable law with respect to the making of fixed rate mortgage loans in the case of Fixed Rate Mortgage Loans, and adjustable rate mortgage loans in the case of Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loans and rescission materials with respect to Refinanced Mortgage Loans, and such statement is and will remain in the Mortgage File;
 
(xxx)    No Mortgage Loan was made in connection with (a) the construction or rehabilitation of a Mortgaged Property or (b) facilitating the trade-in or exchange of a Mortgaged Property;
 
(xxxi)    The Servicer has no knowledge of any circumstances or condition with respect to the Mortgage, the Mortgaged Property, the Mortgagor or the Mortgagor's credit standing that can reasonably be expected to cause the Mortgage Loan to be an unacceptable investment, cause the Mortgage Loan to become delinquent, or adversely affect the value of the Mortgage Loan;
 
(xxxii)    No Mortgage Loan had an LTV or a CLTV at origination in excess of 100%. No Mortgage Loan is subject to a lender paid primary mortgage insurance policy;
 
(xxxiii)   The Mortgaged Property is lawfully occupied under applicable law; all inspections, licenses and certificates required to be made or issued with respect to all occupied portions of the Mortgaged Property and, with respect to the use and occupancy of the same, including but not limited to certificates of occupancy, have been made or obtained from the appropriate authorities;
 
(xxxiv)   No error, omission, misrepresentation, negligence, fraud or similar occurrence with respect to a Mortgage Loan has taken place on the part of any person, including without limitation the Mortgagor, any appraiser, any builder or developer, or any other party involved in the origination of the Mortgage Loan or in the application of any insurance in relation to such Mortgage Loan;
 
(xxxv)    The Assignment of Mortgage is in recordable form, except for the name of the assignee which is blank, and is acceptable for recording under the laws of the jurisdiction in which the Mortgaged Property is located;
 
(xxxvi)   Any principal advances made to the Mortgagor prior to the Cut-off Date have been consolidated with the outstanding principal amount secured by the Mortgage, and the secured principal amount, as consolidated, bears a single interest rate and single repayment term. The lien of the Mortgage securing the consolidated principal amount is expressly insured as having first or second (as indicated on the Mortgage Loan Schedule) lien priority by a title insurance policy, an endorsement to the policy insuring the mortgagee's consolidated interest or by other title evidence acceptable to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The consolidated principal amount does not exceed the original principal amount of the Mortgage Loan plus any Negative Amortization;
 
(xxxvii)   If the Residential Dwelling on the Mortgaged Property is a condominium unit or a unit in a planned unit development (other than a de minimis planned unit development) such condominium or planned unit development project meets the eligibility requirements of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac;
 
(xxxviii)   The source of the down payment with respect to each Mortgage Loan has been fully verified by the Servicer;
 
(xxxix)   Interest on each Mortgage Loan is calculated on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months;
 
(xl)       The Mortgaged Property is in material compliance with all applicable environmental laws pertaining to environmental hazards including, without limitation, asbestos, and neither the Seller or the Servicer nor, to the Seller’s or the Servicer’s knowledge, the related Mortgagor, has received any notice of any violation or potential violation of such law;
 
(xli)    The Servicer shall, at its own expense, cause each Mortgage Loan to be covered by a Tax Service Contract which is assignable to the Purchaser or its designee; provided however, that if the Servicer fails to purchase such Tax Service Contract, the Servicer shall be required to reimburse the Purchaser for all costs and expenses incurred by the Purchaser in connection with the purchase of any such Tax Service Contract;
 
(xlii)    Each Mortgage Loan is covered by a Flood Zone Service Contract which is assignable to the Purchaser or its designee or, for each Mortgage Loan not covered by such Flood Zone Service Contract, the Servicer agrees to purchase such Flood Zone Service Contract;
 
(xliii)    No Mortgage Loan is (a)(1) subject to the provisions of the Homeownership and Equity Protection Act of 1994 as amended (“HOEPA”) or (2) has an APR or total points and fees that are equal to or exceeds the HOEPA thresholds (as defined in 12 CFR 226.32 (a)(1)(i) and (ii)), (b) a “high cost” mortgage loan, “covered” mortgage loan (excluding home loans defined as “covered home loans” pursuant to clause (1) of the definition of that term in the New Jersey Home Ownership Security Act), “high risk home” mortgage loan, or “predatory” mortgage loan or any other comparable term, no matter how defined under any federal, state or local law, (c) subject to any comparable federal, state or local statutes or regulations, or any other statute or regulation providing for heightened regulatory scrutiny or assignee liability to holders of such mortgage loans, or (d) a High Cost Loan or Covered Loan, as applicable (as such terms are defined in the current Standard & Poor’s LEVELS® Glossary Revised, Appendix E);
 
(xliv)   No predatory, abusive, or deceptive lending practices, including but not limited to, the extension of credit to a Mortgagor without regard for the Mortgagor’s ability to repay the Mortgage Loan and the extension of credit to a mortgagor which has no apparent benefit to the Mortgagor, were employed in connection with the origination of the Mortgage Loan;
 
(xlv)    The debt-to-income ratio of the related Mortgagor was not greater than 60% at the origination of the related Mortgage Loan;
 
(xlvi)    No Mortgagor was required to purchase any credit insurance product (e.g., life, mortgage, disability, accident, unemployment or health insurance product) or debt cancellation agreement as a condition of obtaining the extension of credit. No Mortgagor obtained a prepaid single premium credit insurance policy (e.g., life, mortgage, disability, accident, unemployment or health insurance) or debt cancellation agreement in connection with the origination of the Mortgage Loan. No proceeds from any Mortgage Loan were used to purchase single premium credit insurance policies or debt cancellation agreements as part of the origination of, or as a condition to closing, such Mortgage Loan;
 
(xlvii)    The Mortgage Loans were not selected from the outstanding one- to four-family mortgage loans in the Seller’s portfolio as to which the representations and warranties set forth in this Agreement could be made at the related Closing Date in a manner so as to affect adversely the interests of the Purchaser;
 
(xlviii)   The Mortgage contains an enforceable provision for the acceleration of the payment of the unpaid principal balance of the Mortgage Loan in the event that the Mortgaged Property is sold or transferred without the prior written consent of the mortgagee thereunder;
 
(xlix)    The Mortgage Loan complies with all applicable consumer credit statutes and regulations, including, without limitation, the respective Uniform Consumer Credit Code laws in effect in Alabama, Colorado, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Utah, West Virginia and Wyoming, has been originated by a properly licensed entity, and in all other respects, complies with all of the material requirements of any such applicable laws;
 
(l)    The information set forth in the Mortgage Loan Schedule as to Prepayment Charges is complete, true and correct in all material respects and each Prepayment Charge is permissible, enforceable and collectable in accordance with its terms upon the Mortgagor’s full and voluntary principal payment under applicable law;
 
(li)    The Mortgage Loan was not prepaid in full prior to the Closing Date and the Servicer has not received notification from a Mortgagor that a prepayment in full shall be made after the Closing Date;
 
(lii)    No Mortgage Loan is secured by cooperative housing, commercial property or mixed use property;
 
(liii)    As of the related Closing Date, each Mortgage Loan is eligible for sale in the secondary market or for inclusion in a Securitization Transaction without unreasonable credit enhancement;
 
(liv)    Except as set forth on the related Mortgage Loan Schedule, none of the Mortgage Loans are subject to a Prepayment Charge. For any Mortgage Loan originated prior to October 1, 2004 that is subject to a Prepayment Charge, such Prepayment Charge does not extend beyond three (3) years after the date of origination, except to the extent set forth on the Mortgage Loan Schedule. For any Mortgage Loan originated on or following October 1, 2004 that is subject to a Prepayment Charge, such Prepayment Charge does not extend beyond three (3) years after the date of origination. With respect to any Mortgage Loan that contains a provision permitting imposition of a premium upon a prepayment prior to maturity: (i) prior to the Mortgage Loan's origination, the Mortgagor agreed to such premium in exchange for a monetary benefit, including but not limited to a rate or fee reduction, (ii) prior to the Mortgage Loan's origination, the Mortgagor was offered the option of obtaining a Mortgage Loan that did not require payment of such a premium, (iii) the prepayment premium is disclosed to the Mortgagor in the loan documents pursuant to applicable state and federal law, and (iv) notwithstanding any state or federal law to the contrary, the Servicer shall not impose such Prepayment Charge in any instance when the mortgage debt is accelerated as the result of the Mortgagor's default in making the loan payments;
 
(lv)    Each of the Seller and the Servicer has complied with all applicable anti-money laundering laws and regulations, including without limitation the USA Patriot Act of 2001 (collectively, the “Anti-Money Laundering Laws”); the Seller and the Servicer have each established an anti-money laundering compliance program as required by the Anti-Money Laundering Laws, has conducted the requisite due diligence in connection with the origination of each Mortgage Loan for purposes of the Anti-Money Laundering Laws, including with respect to the legitimacy of the applicable Mortgagor and the origin of the assets used by the said Mortgagor to purchase the Mortgaged Property, and maintains, and will maintain, sufficient information to identify the applicable Mortgagor for purposes of the Anti-Money Laundering Laws. No Mortgage Loan is subject to nullification pursuant to Executive Order 13224 (the “Executive Order”) or the regulations promulgated by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the United States Department of the Treasury (the “OFAC Regulations”) or in violation of the Executive Order or the OFAC Regulations, and no Mortgagor is subject to the provisions of such Executive Order or the OFAC Regulations nor listed as a “blocked person” for purposes of the OFAC Regulations;
 
(lvi)    No Mortgagor was encouraged or required to select a Mortgage Loan product offered by the Mortgage Loan's originator which is a higher cost product designed for less creditworthy borrowers, unless at the time of the Mortgage Loan's origination, such Mortgagor did not qualify taking into account credit history and debt to income ratios for a lower cost credit product then offered by the Mortgage Loan's originator or any affiliate of the Mortgage Loan's originator. If, at the time of loan application, the Mortgagor may have qualified for a for a lower cost credit product then offered by any mortgage lending affiliate of the Mortgage Loan's originator, the Mortgage Loan's originator referred the Mortgagor's application to such affiliate for underwriting consideration. With respect to any Mortgage Loan, the Mortgagor was assigned the highest credit grade available with respect to a mortgage loan product offered by such Mortgage Loan’s originator, based on a comprehensive assessment of risk factors, including the Mortgagor’s credit history;
 
(lvii)    The methodology used in underwriting the extension of credit for each Mortgage Loan employs objective mathematical principles which relate the Mortgagor's income, assets and liabilities to the proposed payment and such underwriting methodology does not rely on the extent of the Mortgagor's equity in the collateral as the principal determining factor in approving such credit extension. Such underwriting methodology confirmed that at the time of origination (application/approval) the Mortgagor had a reasonable ability to make timely payments on the Mortgage Loan;
 
(lviii)    With respect to each Mortgage Loan, the Servicer has fully and accurately furnished complete information (i.e., favorable and unfavorable) on the related borrower credit files to Equifax, Experian and Trans Union Credit Information Company, in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and its implementing regulations, on a monthly basis and, for each Mortgage Loan, the Servicer will furnish, in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and its implementing regulations, accurate and complete information on its borrower credit files to Equifax, Experian, and Trans Union Credit Information Company, on a monthly basis;
 
(lix)    All points and fees related to each Mortgage Loan were disclosed in writing to the related Borrower in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Except to the extent specified on the Mortgage Loan Schedule, no related Borrower was charged “points and fees” (whether or not financed) in an amount greater than (a) $1,000 or (b) 5% of the principal amount of such loan, whichever is greater, such 5% limitation is calculated in accordance with Fannie Mae’s anti-predatory lending requirements as set forth in the Fannie Mae Guides. For purposes of this representation, “points and fees” (a) include origination, underwriting, broker and finder’s fees and other charges that the lender imposed as a condition of making the loan, whether they are paid to the lender or a third party, and (b) exclude bona fide discount points, fees paid for actual services rendered in connection with the origination of the mortgage (such as attorneys’ fees, notaries fees and fees paid for property appraisals, credit reports, surveys, title examinations and extracts, flood and tax certifications, and home inspections); the cost of mortgage insurance or credit-risk price adjustments; the costs of title, hazard, and flood insurance policies; state and local transfer taxes or fees; escrow deposits for the future payment of taxes and insurance premiums; and other miscellaneous fees and charges that, in total, do not exceed 0.25 percent of the loan amount. All points, fees and charges (including finance charges) and whether or not financed, assessed, collected or to be collected in connection with the origination and servicing of each Mortgage Loan were disclosed in writing to the related Mortgagor in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations;
 
(lx)    The Servicer will transmit full-file credit reporting data for each Mortgage Loan pursuant to Fannie Mae Guide Announcement 95-19 and for each Mortgage Loan, Servicer agrees it shall report one of the following statuses each month as follows: new origination, current, delinquent (30-, 60-, 90-days, etc.), foreclosed, or charged-off;
 
(lxi)    With respect to any Mortgage Loan which is secured by manufactured housing, if such Mortgage Loans are permitted hereunder, such Mortgage Loan satisfies the requirements for inclusion in residential mortgage backed securities transactions rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services and such manufactured housing is the principal residence of the Mortgagor at the time of the origination of the Mortgage Loan;
 
(lxii)    Each Mortgage Loan constitutes a “qualified mortgage” under Section 860G(a)(3)(A) of the Code and Treasury Regulation Section 1.860G-2(a)(1);
 
(lxiii)    No Mortgage Loan is secured by real property or secured by a manufactured home located in the state of Georgia unless (x) such Mortgage Loan was originated prior to October 1, 2002 or after March 6, 2003, or (y) the property securing the Mortgage Loan is not, nor will be, occupied by the Mortgagor as the Mortgagor’s principal dwelling. No Mortgage Loan is a “High Cost Home Loan” as defined in the Georgia Fair Lending Act, as amended (the “Georgia Act”). Each Mortgage Loan that is a “Home Loan” under the Georgia Act complies with all applicable provisions of the Georgia Act. No Mortgage Loan secured by owner occupied real property or an owner occupied manufactured home located in the State of Georgia was originated (or modified) on or after October 1, 2002 through and including March 6, 2003;
 
(lxiv)    No Mortgage Loan is a “High-Cost” loan as defined under the New York Banking Law Section 6-1, effective as of April 1, 2003;
 
(lxv)    No Mortgage Loan (a) is secured by property located in the State of New York; (b) had an unpaid principal balance at origination of $300,000 or less, and (c) has an application date on or after April 1, 2003, the terms of which Mortgage Loan equal or exceed either the APR or the points and fees threshold for “high-cost home loans”, as defined in Section 6-1 of the New York State Banking Law;
 
(lxvi)    No Mortgage Loan is a “High Cost Home Loan” as defined in the Arkansas Home Loan Protection Act effective July 16, 2003 (Act 1340 or 2003);
 
(lxvii)      No Mortgage Loan is a “High Cost Home Loan” as defined in the Kentucky high-cost loan statute effective June 24, 2003 (Ky. Rev. Stat. Section 360.100);
 
(lxviii)     No Mortgage Loan secured by property located in the State of Nevada is a “home loan” as defined in the Nevada Assembly Bill No. 284;
 
(lxix)    No Mortgage Loan is a “manufactured housing loan” or “home improvement home loan” pursuant to the New Jersey Home Ownership Act. No Mortgage Loan is a “High-Cost Home Loan” or a refinanced “Covered Home Loan,” in each case, as defined in the New Jersey Home Ownership Act effective November 27, 2003 (N.J.S.A. 46;10B-22 et seq.);
 
(lxx)    No Mortgage Loan is a subsection 10 mortgage under the Oklahoma Home Ownership and Equity protection Act;
 
(lxxi)   No Mortgage Loan is a “High-Cost Home Loan” as defined in the New Mexico Home Loan Protection Act effective January 1, 2004 (N.M. Stat. Ann. §§ 58-21A-1 et seq.);
 
(lxxii)      No Mortgage Loan is a “High-Risk Home Loan” as defined in the Illinois High-Risk Home Loan Act effective January 1, 2004 (815 Ill. Comp. Stat. 137/1 et seq.);
 
(lxxiii)    No Loan that is secured by property located within the State of Maine meets the definition of a (i) “high-rate, high-fee” mortgage loan under Article VIII, Title 9-A of the Maine Consumer Credit Code or (ii) “High-Cost Home Loan” as defined under the Maine House Bill 383 L.D. 494, effective as of September 13, 2003;
 
(lxxiv)   With respect to any Loan for which a mortgage loan application was submitted by the Mortgagor after April 1, 2004, no such Loan secured by Mortgaged Property in the State of Illinois which has a Loan Interest Rate in excess of 8.0% per annum has lender-imposed fees (or other charges) in excess of 3.0% of the original principal balance of the Loan;
 
(lxxv)   No Mortgage Loan is a “High Cost Home Mortgage Loan” as defined in the Massachusetts Predatory Home Loan Practices Act, effective November 7, 2004 (Mass. Ann. Laws Ch. 183C). No Mortgage Loan secured by a Mortgaged Property located in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts was made to pay off or refinance an existing loan or other debt of the related borrower (as the term “borrower” is defined in the regulations promulgated by the Massachusetts Secretary of State in connection with Massachusetts House Bill 4880 (2004)) unless either (1) (a) the related Mortgage Interest Rate (that would be effective once the introductory rate expires, with respect to Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loans) did or would not exceed by more than 2.25% the yield on United States Treasury securities having comparable periods of maturity to the maturity of the related Mortgage Loan as of the fifteenth day of the month immediately preceding the month in which the application for the extension of credit was received by the related lender or (b) the Mortgage Loan is an “open-end home loan” (as such term is used in the Massachusetts House Bill 4880 (2004)) and the related Mortgage Note provides that the related Mortgage Interest Rate may not exceed at any time the Prime rate index as published in The Wall Street Journal plus a margin of one percent, or (2) such Mortgage Loan is in the "borrower's interest," as documented by a "borrower's interest worksheet" for the particular Mortgage Loan, which worksheet incorporates the factors set forth in Massachusetts House Bill 4880 (2004) and the regulations promulgated thereunder for determining "borrower's interest," and otherwise complies in all material respects with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts;
 
(lxxvi)   No Loan is a “High Cost Home Loan” as defined by the Indiana Home Loan Practices Act, effective January 1, 2005 (Ind. Code Ann. §§ 24-9-1 et seq.);
 
(lxxvii)      The Mortgagee has not made or caused to be made any payment in the nature of an “average” or “yield spread premium” to a mortgage broker or a like Person which has not been fully disclosed to the Mortgagor;
 
(lxxviii)  The sale or transfer of the Mortgage Loan by the Seller complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations governing such sale or transfer, including, without limitation, the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (“FACT Act”) and the Fair Credit Reporting Act, each as may be amended from time to time, and the Seller has not received any actual or constructive notice of any identity theft, fraud, or other misrepresentation in connection with such Mortgage Loan or any party thereto;
 
(lxxix)    With respect to each MOM Loan, a MIN has been assigned by MERS and such MIN is accurately provided on the Mortgage Loan Schedule. The related Assignment of Mortgage to MERS has been duly and properly recorded, or has been delivered for recording to the applicable recording office;
 
(lxxx)     With respect to each MOM Loan, Seller has not received any notice of liens or legal actions with respect to such Mortgage Loan and no such notices have been electronically posted by MERS;
 
(lxxxi)     With respect to each second lien Mortgage Loan, either no consent for the Mortgage Loan is required by the holder of the first lien or such consent has been obtained and is contained in the Mortgage File; and
 
(lxxxii)     No Mortgage Loan is subject to mandatory arbitration except when the terms of the arbitration also contain a waiver provision that provides that in the event of a sale or transfer of the Mortgage Loan or interest in the Mortgage Loan to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, the terms of the arbitration are null and void and cannot be reinstated. The seller hereby covenants that the seller or servicer of the Mortgage Loan, as applicable, will notify the borrower in writing within 60 days of the sale or transfer of the Mortgage Loan to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac that the terms of the arbitration are null and void.

 
 

 
 

ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT
 
THIS ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT, dated April 6, 2006, (“Agreement”) between Greenwich Capital Financial Products, Inc. (“Assignor”), Financial Asset Securities Corp. (“Assignee”):
 
For and in consideration of the sum of TEN DOLLARS ($10.00) and other valuable consideration the receipt and sufficiency of which hereby are acknowledged, and of the mutual covenants herein contained, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
 
Assignment and Conveyance

1.    The Assignor hereby conveys, sells, grants, transfers and assigns to the Assignee (x) all of the right, title and interest of the Assignor, as purchaser, in, to and under (a) those certain Mortgage Loans listed as being originated by Long Beach Mortgage Company (the “Company”) on the schedule (the “Mortgage Loan Schedule”) attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Mortgage Loans”) and (b) except as described below, that certain Mortgage Loan Purchase and Interim Servicing Agreement dated as of April 1, 2005 as amended (the “Purchase Agreement”), between the Assignor, as purchaser (the “Purchaser”), and the Company, as seller, solely insofar as the Purchase Agreement relates to the Mortgage Loans and (y) other than as provided below with respect to the enforcement of representations and warranties, none of the obligations of the Assignor under the Purchase Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, such assignment shall not include any Servicing Rights with respect to the Mortgage Loans.
 
The Assignor specifically reserves and does not assign to the Assignee hereunder any and all right, title and interest in, to and under and any obligations of the Assignor with respect to any mortgage loans subject to the Purchase Agreement which are not the Mortgage Loans set forth on the Mortgage Loan Schedule and are not the subject of this Agreement.

2.    The Assignor hereby makes the following representations and warranties as of the date hereof:

(a)    To the best of the Assignor’s knowledge, nothing has occurred in the period of time from the related Closing Date (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) to the date hereof which would cause the representations and warranties of the Company set forth in Sections 3.1 and 3.2 of the Purchase Agreement to be untrue in any material respect as of the date hereof;

(b)    No Mortgage Loan is subject to the requirements of the Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act of 1994 (“HOEPA”) and no Mortgage Loan is in violation of any state law or ordinance similar to HOEPA;

(c)    Each Mortgage Loan at the time it was made complied in all material respects with applicable local, state, and federal laws, including, but not limited to, all applicable predatory and abusive lending laws;

(d)    None of the mortgage loans are High Cost as defined by any applicable predatory and abusive lending laws; and

(e)    No Mortgage Loan is a high cost loan or a covered loan, as applicable (as such terms are defined in the then current Standard & Poor’s LEVELS Version 5.6(c) Glossary Revised, Appendix E).
 
Remedies for Breach of Representations and Warranties

3.    The Assignor hereby acknowledges and agrees that the remedies available to the Assignee and the Trust (including the Trustee and the Servicers acting on the Trust’s behalf) in connection with any breach of the representations and warranties made by the Assignor set forth in Section 3 hereof shall be as set forth in Section 2.03 of the Pooling Agreement as if they were set forth herein. With respect to the representations and warranties contained herein that are made to the knowledge or the best knowledge of the Assignor or as to which the Assignor has no knowledge, if it is discovered that the substance of any such representation and warranty is inaccurate and the inaccuracy materially and adversely affects the value of the related Mortgage Loan, or the interest therein of the Assignee or the Assignee’s, designee or transferee, then notwithstanding the Assignor’s lack of knowledge with respect to the substance of such representation and warranty being inaccurate at the time the representation and warranty was made, such inaccuracy shall be deemed a breach of the applicable representation and warranty and the Assignor shall take such action described above in Section 3 of this Agreement.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Assignor may, at its option, satisfy any obligation of the Company with respect to any breach of representation and warranty made by the Company regarding the Mortgage Loans.
 
Miscellaneous

4.    This 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.
 
5.    No term or provision of this 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, with the prior written consent of the Trustee.
 
6.    This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of (i) the successors and assigns of the parties hereto and (ii) the Trust (including the Trustee and the Servicer acting on the Trust’s behalf). 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.
 
7.    Each of this Agreement and the Purchase Agreement shall survive the conveyance of the Mortgage Loans and the assignment of the Purchase Agreement (to the extent assigned hereunder) by Assignor to Assignee and by Assignee to the Trust and nothing contained herein shall supersede or amend the terms of the Purchase Agreement.
 
8.    This 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.
 
9.    In the event that any provision of this Agreement conflicts with any provision of the Purchase Agreement with respect to the Mortgage Loans, the terms of this Agreement shall control.
 
10.    Capitalized terms used in this Agreement (including the exhibits hereto) but not defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings given to such terms in the Purchase Agreement.
 
 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized officers as of the date first above written.
 
 
 
 
 
GREENWICH CAPITAL FINANCIAL
PRODUCTS, INC.
     
 
By:
 
 
Name:
 
 
Title:
 
 
 
 
 
 
FINANCIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORP.
     
 
By:
 
 
Name:
 
 
Title:
 
 
Acknowledged:
 
LONG BEACH MORTGAGE COMPANY
 
     
By:
   
Name:
   
Title:
   
 

 
 



EXHIBIT A

Mortgage Loan Schedule

AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST


 
 


SCHEDULE I
 
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES



 
 


Capitalized terms used in this Schedule I but not defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings given to such terms in the Purchase Agreement.

1.  The information with respect to such Mortgage Loan set forth on the related Mortgage Loan Schedule is true and correct in all material respects as of the Cut-off Date, unless another date is set forth on the Mortgage Loan Schedule.
 
2.    Each Mortgage is a valid and enforceable second lien on the Mortgaged Property, including all improvements thereon, subject only to (i) the lien of non-delinquent current real property taxes and assessments, (ii) covenants, conditions and restrictions, rights of way, easements and other matters of public record as of the date of recording of such Mortgage, such exceptions appearing of record being acceptable to mortgage lending institutions generally or specifically reflected in the appraisal made in connection with the origination of the related Mortgage Loan and which do not materially interfere with the benefits of the security intended to be provided by such Mortgage, (iii) other matters to which like properties are commonly subject which do not materially interfere with the benefits of the security intended to be provided by such Mortgage and (iv) a first lien on such Mortgaged Property.
 
3.    Immediately prior to the transfer of the Mortgage Loans to the Purchaser pursuant to Section 2.1, the Seller had good title to, and was the sole legal and beneficial owner of, each Mortgage Loan, free and clear of any pledge, lien, encumbrance or security interest and has full right and authority, subject to no interest or participation of, or agreement with, any other party to sell and assign the same. The form of endorsement of each Mortgage Note satisfied the requirement, if any, of endorsement in order to transfer all right, title and interest of the party so endorsing, as noteholder or assignee thereof, in and to that Mortgage Note; and each Assignment of Mortgage to be delivered hereunder is in recordable form and is sufficient to effect the assignment of and to transfer to the assignee thereunder the benefits of the assignor, as mortgagee or assignee thereof, under each Mortgage to which that Assignment of Mortgage relates.
 
4.    There is no delinquent tax or assessment lien against the related Mortgaged Property.
 
5.    There is no valid offset, defense or counterclaim to the related Mortgage Note (including any obligation of the Mortgagor to pay the unpaid principal of or interest on such Mortgage Note) or the related Mortgage, nor will the operation of any of the terms of the related Mortgage Note and such Mortgage, or the exercise of any right thereunder, render such Mortgage Note or such Mortgage unenforceable, in whole or in part, or subject to any right of rescission, set-off, counterclaim or defense, including the defense of usury; and no such right of rescission, set-off, counterclaim or defense has been asserted with respect thereto.
 
6.    There are no mechanics’ liens or claims for work, labor or material affecting the related Mortgaged Property which are or may be a lien prior to, or equal with, the lien of the related Mortgage, except those which are insured against by the title insurance policy referred to in (j) below.
 
7.    Each Mortgaged Property is free of material damage and is at least in average repair.
 
8.    Each Mortgage Loan at origination complied in all material respects with applicable local, state and federal laws, including, without limitation, usury, equal credit opportunity, real estate settlement procedures, truth-in-lending, disclosure, and all predatory and abusive lending laws applicable to the originating lender, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, including without limitation the receipt of interest, does not involve the violation of any such laws.
 
9.    Neither the Seller nor any prior holder of the related Mortgage has modified such Mortgage in any material respect, satisfied, canceled or subordinated such Mortgage in whole or in part; released the related Mortgaged Property in whole or in part from the lien of such Mortgage; or executed any instrument of release, cancellation, modification or satisfaction with respect thereto (except that such Mortgage Loan may have been modified by a written instrument signed by the Seller or a prior holder of the Mortgage Loan which has been recorded, if necessary, to protect the interests of the Seller and the Purchaser and which has been delivered to the Purchaser or any assignee, transferee or designee of the Purchaser as part of the Collateral File, and the terms of which are reflected in the Mortgage Loan Schedule).
 
10.    A lender’s policy of title insurance together with a condominium endorsement and extended coverage endorsement, if applicable, or a commitment (binder) to issue the same was effective on the date of the origination of such Mortgage Loan, each such policy is valid and remains in full force and effect, the transfer of such Mortgage Loan to the Purchaser does not affect the validity or enforceability of such policy and each such policy was issued by a title insurer qualified to do business in the jurisdiction where the related Mortgaged Property is located and acceptable to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac and in a form acceptable to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac on the date of origination of such Mortgage Loan, which policy insures the Seller and successor owners of indebtedness secured by the insured Mortgage, as to the second priority lien of the Mortgage; to the best of the Seller’s knowledge, no claims have been made under such mortgage title insurance policy and no prior holder of the related Mortgage, including the Seller, has done, by act or omission, anything which would impair the coverage of such mortgage title insurance policy.
 
11.    Such Mortgage Loan was originated by, or generated on behalf of, the Seller, or originated by a savings and loan association, savings bank, commercial bank, credit union, insurance company or similar institution which is supervised and examined by a federal or state authority, or by a mortgagee approved by the Secretary of HUD pursuant to Sections 203 and 211 of the National Housing Act.
 
12.    The related Mortgage Note is payable on the first day of each month in self-amortizing monthly installments of principal and interest, with interest payable in arrears, and requires a Monthly Payment which is sufficient to fully amortize the outstanding principal balance of such Mortgage Loan over its remaining term and to pay interest at the applicable Mortgage Interest Rate. Such Mortgage Loan is not subject to negative amortization.
 
13.    All of the improvements that were included for the purpose of determining the value (as determined by the Appraised Value) of the Mortgaged Property lie wholly within the boundaries and building restriction lines of such property, and no improvements on adjoining properties encroach upon the Mortgaged Property.
 
14.    All inspections, licenses and certificates required to be made or issued with respect to all occupied portions of the Mortgaged Property and, with respect to the use and occupancy of the same, including but not limited to certificates of occupancy, have been made or obtained from the appropriate authorities, the Mortgaged Property is lawfully occupied under applicable law.
 
15.    All parties which have had any interest in the Mortgage, whether as mortgagee, assignee, pledgee or otherwise, are (or, during the period in which they held and disposed of such interest, were) in compliance with any and all applicable licensing requirements of the laws of the state wherein the Mortgaged Property is located.
 
16.    The Mortgage Note and the related Mortgage are genuine, and each is the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Mortgagor enforceable against the Mortgagor by the mortgagee or its representative in accordance with its terms, except only as such enforcement may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and by law. All parties to the Mortgage Note and the Mortgage had full legal capacity to execute all Mortgage Loan documents and to convey the estate purported to be conveyed by the Mortgage and the Mortgage Note and Mortgage have been duly and validly executed by such parties or pursuant to a valid power of attorney that has been recorded with the Mortgage.
 
17.    The proceeds of such Mortgage Loan have been fully disbursed, there is no requirement for future advances thereunder and any and all requirements as to completion of any on-site or off-site improvements and as to disbursements of any escrow funds therefor have been complied with. All costs, fees and expenses incurred in making, closing or recording such Mortgage Loan have been paid or shall be paid in the ordinary course of business.
 
18.    The related Mortgage contains customary and enforceable provisions which render the rights and remedies of the holder thereof adequate for the realization against the Mortgaged Property of the benefits of the security, including, (i) in the case of a Mortgage designated as a deed of trust, by trustee’s sale, and (ii) otherwise by judicial foreclosure. There is no homestead or other exemption available to the Mortgagor which would interfere with the right to sell the Mortgaged Property at a trustee’s sale or the right to foreclose the Mortgage.
 
19.    With respect to each Mortgage constituting a deed of trust, a trustee, duly qualified under applicable law to serve as such, has been properly designated and currently so serves and is named in such Mortgage, and no fees or expenses are or will become payable by the Purchaser to the trustee under the deed of trust, except in connection with a trustee’s sale after default by the Mortgagor.
 
20.    There are no required escrow deposits or payments required under the Mortgage or the related Mortgage Note.
 
21.    The origination, underwriting and collection practices used by the Seller and the correspondent originator, if any, with respect to each Mortgage Loan have been in all material respects legal, proper, prudent and customary in the subprime mortgage origination and servicing business. Each Mortgage Loan is currently serviced by Washington Mutual Bank. Each Mortgage Loan has been originated by the Seller or a correspondent originator.
 
22.    There is no pledged account or other security other than real estate securing the Mortgagor’s obligations.
 
23.    No Mortgage Loan has a shared appreciation feature, or other contingent interest feature.
 
24.    The improvements upon the related Mortgaged Property are covered by a valid and existing hazard insurance policy with a generally acceptable carrier that provides for fire extended coverage and coverage of such other hazards as are customarily covered by hazard insurance policies with extended coverage in the area where such Mortgaged Property is located representing coverage not less than the lesser of (A) the sum of (i) the outstanding principal balance of the related Mortgage Loan and (ii) the outstanding principal balance of the related First Mortgage Loan or (B) the minimum amount required to compensate for damage or loss on a replacement cost basis. All individual insurance policies and flood policies referred to in this clause (x) and in clause (y) below contain a standard mortgagee clause naming the Seller or the original mortgagee, and its successors in interest, as mortgagee, and the Seller has received no notice that any premiums due and payable thereon have not been paid; the Mortgage obligates the Mortgagor thereunder to maintain all such insurance, including flood insurance, at the Mortgagor’s cost and expense, and upon the Mortgagor’s failure to do so, authorizes the holder of the Mortgage to obtain and maintain such insurance at the Mortgagor’s cost and expense and to seek reimbursement therefor from the Mortgagor.
 
25.    If the Mortgaged Property is in an area identified in the Federal Register by the Federal Emergency Management Agency as subject to special flood hazards, a flood insurance policy in a form meeting the requirements of the current guidelines of the Flood Insurance Administration is in effect with respect to such Mortgaged Property with a generally acceptable carrier in an amount representing coverage not less than the least of (A) the sum of (i) the original outstanding principal balance of the Mortgage Loan and (ii) the original outstanding balance of the related First Mortgage Loan, (B) the minimum amount required to compensate for damage or loss on a replacement cost basis or (C) the maximum amount of insurance that is available under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973.
 
26.    There is no default, breach, violation or event of acceleration existing under the Mortgage or the related Mortgage Note; and neither the Seller nor any other entity involved in originating or servicing such Mortgage Loan has waived any default, breach, violation or event of acceleration. With respect to each Mortgage Loan (i) the First Mortgage Loan is in full force and effect, (ii) to the best of Seller’s knowledge, there is no default, breach, violation or event of acceleration existing under such First Mortgage Loan or the related mortgage note, (iii) to the best of the Seller’s knowledge, no event which, with the passage of time or with notice and the expiration of any grace or cure period, would constitute a default, breach, violation or event of acceleration thereunder, and either (A) the First Mortgage Loan contains a provision which allows or (B) applicable law requires, the mortgagee under the Mortgage Loan to receive notice of, and affords such mortgagee an opportunity to cure any default by payment in full or otherwise under the First Mortgage Loan.
 
27.    The related Mortgaged Property is improved by a one- to four-family residential dwelling, including condominium units and dwelling units in planned unit developments, which does not include cooperatives and does not constitute property other than real property under state law.
 
28.    There is no obligation on the part of the Seller or any other party under the terms of the Mortgage or related Mortgage Note to make payments in addition to those made by the Mortgagor.
 
29.    Any future advances made prior to the Cut-off Date have been consolidated with the outstanding principal amount secured by the Mortgage, and the secured principal amount, as consolidated, bears a single interest rate and single repayment term reflected on the related Mortgage Loan Schedule. The consolidated principal amount does not exceed the original principal amount of the Mortgage Loan.
 
30.    Each Mortgage Loan was underwritten in accordance with the Seller’s underwriting guidelines in effect at the time such Mortgage Loan was underwritten as applicable to its credit grade in all material respects.
 
31.    The appraisal of such Mortgage Loan that was used to determine the Appraised Value of the related Mortgaged Property was conducted generally in accordance with the Seller’s underwriting guidelines in effect at the time such Mortgage Loan was underwritten and in compliance with the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of 1989, and included an assessment by the appraiser of the fair market value of the related Mortgaged Property at the time of the appraisal. The Credit File contains an appraisal of the applicable Mortgaged Property.
 
32.    Such Mortgage Loan is not a graduated payment Mortgage Loan, nor is it subject to a temporary buydown or similar arrangement.
 
33.    As of the Cut-off Date, the Monthly Payment due on such Mortgage Loan in the month immediately preceding the month of the related Closing Date has been made, such Mortgage Loan has not been contractually delinquent for more than 30 days more than once during the preceding twelve months and such Mortgage Loan has not experienced a delinquency of 60 or more days since the origination thereof.
 
34.    The related Mortgage contains a provision that is, to the extent not prohibited by federal or state law, enforceable for the acceleration of the payment of the unpaid principal balance of such Mortgage Loan in the event that the Mortgaged Property is sold or transferred without the prior written consent of the mortgagee thereunder.
 
35.    No misrepresentation, negligence, fraud or similar occurrence with respect to such Mortgage Loan has taken place on the part of any person, including, without limitation, the Mortgagor, any appraiser, any builder or developer, or any other party involved in the origination of such Mortgage Loan or in the application of any insurance in relation to such Mortgage Loan.
 
36.    Each Mortgage Loan constitutes a “qualified mortgage” within the meaning of Section 860G(a)(3) of the Code.
 
37.    The Prepayment Charge with respect to such Mortgage Loan, if any, is permissible and enforceable in accordance with its terms under applicable law upon the related Mortgagor’s voluntary Principal Prepayment (except to the extent that: (1) the enforceability thereof may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium, receivership and other similar laws relating to creditors’ rights generally; or (2) the collectability thereof may be limited due to acceleration in connection with a foreclosure or other involuntary prepayment). If the related Mortgage Loan was originated before October 1, 2002, it does not have a Prepayment Charge for a term in excess of five years from the date of its origination and if the related Mortgage Loan was originated on or after October 1, 2002, it does not have a Prepayment Charge for a term in excess of three years from the date of its origination.
 
38.    The Loan-to-Value Ratio for such Mortgage Loan was no greater than 100% at the time of origination.
 
39.    The first date on which the related Mortgagor must make a payment on the related Mortgage Note is no later than 60 days from the date of the origination of such Mortgage Loan.
 
40.    The transfer, assignment and conveyance of the Mortgage Note and the Mortgage by the Seller pursuant to this Agreement are not subject to the bulk transfer or any similar statutory provisions in effect in any relevant jurisdiction, except any as may have been complied with.
 
41.    There are no defaults in complying with the terms of the Mortgage, and either (1) any taxes, governmental assessments, insurance premiums, water, sewer and municipal charges or ground rents which previously became due and owing have been paid, or (2) an escrow of funds has been established in an amount sufficient to pay for every such item which remains unpaid and which has been assessed but is not yet due and payable. Except for payments in the nature of escrow payments, including without limitation, taxes and insurance payments, the Seller has not advanced funds, or induced, solicited or knowingly received any advance of funds by a party other than the Mortgagor, directly or indirectly, for the payment of any amount required by the Mortgage Note, except for interest accruing from the date of the Mortgage Note or date of disbursement of the Mortgage proceeds, whichever is greater, to the day which precedes by one month the Due Date of the first installment of principal and interest.
 
42.    There is no proceeding pending, or to best of the Seller’s knowledge threatened, for the total or partial condemnation of the Mortgaged Property or the taking by eminent domain of any Mortgaged Property.
 
43.    The related Mortgagor was not required to purchase any credit life, disability, accident or health insurance product as a condition of obtaining the extension of credit. The related Mortgagor did not obtain a prepaid single-premium credit life, disability, accident or health insurance policy in connection with the origination of the Mortgage Loan.
 
44.    The Seller did not select such Mortgage Loan with the intent to adversely affect the interests of the Purchaser.
 
45.    The Seller has not received any notice that the related Mortgagor has filed for any bankruptcy or similar legal protection.
 
46.    Such Mortgage Loan is not a “High Cost Loan” or “Covered Loan” (as such terms are defined in the Standard & Poor’s LEVELS® Glossary in effect on the related Closing Date applicable portions of which are attached to the related Term Sheet as Exhibit A), to the extent applicable to the originating lender under the governing state or local law or regulation and, if such Mortgage Loan was originated on or after October 1, 2002 and before March 7, 2003, such Mortgage Loan is not governed by the Georgia Act.
 
47.    Either (a) no consent for such Mortgage Loan is required by the holder of the related first lien or (b) such consent has been obtained and is contained in the related Collateral File.
 
48.    The Seller has not received notice of any intervening mortgage, lien, attachment, lis pendens or other encumbrance adversely affecting the priority of such Mortgage Loan.
 
49.    Such Mortgage Loan is not a “home equity line of credit”.
 
50.    The related First Mortgage Loan does not provide for negative amortization.
 
51.    To the Seller’s knowledge, the Mortgaged Property is in material compliance with all applicable environmental laws pertaining to environmental hazards including, without limitation, asbestos, and neither the Seller nor, to the Seller’s knowledge, the related Mortgagor, has received any notice of any violation or potential violation of such law.
 
52.    With respect to any Mortgage Loan originated on or after August 1, 2004, neither the related Mortgage nor the related Mortgage Note requires the Mortgagor to submit to arbitration to resolve any dispute arising out of or relating in any way to the Mortgage Loan transaction.
 
 


 

ASSIGNMENT AND RECOGNITION AGREEMENT

 
THIS ASSIGNMENT AND RECOGNITION AGREEMENT, dated April 6, 2006, (“Agreement”) among Greenwich Capital Financial Products, Inc. (“Assignor”), Financial Asset Securities Corp. (“Assignee”) and Meritage Mortgage Corp. (the “Company”):
 

For and in consideration of the sum of TEN DOLLARS ($10.00) and other valuable consideration the receipt and sufficiency of which hereby are acknowledged, and of the mutual covenants herein contained, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
 
 
Assignment and Conveyance
 
1. The Assignor hereby conveys, sells, grants, transfers and assigns to the Assignee (x) all of the right, title and interest of the Assignor, as purchaser, in, to and under (a) those certain Mortgage Loans listed as being originated by the Company on the schedule (the “Mortgage Loan Schedule”) attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Mortgage Loans”) and (b) except as described below, that certain Master Mortgage Loan Purchase and Interim Servicing Agreement dated as of May 1, 2003 as amended (the “Purchase Agreement”), between the Assignor, as purchaser (the “Purchaser”), and the Company, as seller, solely insofar as the Purchase Agreement relates to the Mortgage Loans and (y) other than as provided below with respect to the enforcement of representations and warranties, none of the obligations of the Assignor under the Purchase Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, such assignment shall not include any Servicing Rights with respect to the Mortgage Loans.
 
The Assignor specifically reserves and does not assign to the Assignee hereunder any and all right, title and interest in, to and under and any obligations of the Assignor with respect to any mortgage loans subject to the Purchase Agreement which are not the Mortgage Loans set forth on the Mortgage Loan Schedule and are not the subject of this 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 Mortgage Loans and assign its rights under the Purchase Agreement (solely to the extent set forth herein) and this Agreement to Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2 (the “Trust”) created pursuant to a Pooling and Servicing Agreement, dated as of March 1, 2006 (the “Pooling Agreement”), among the Assignee, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as master servicer and servicer (the “Master Servicer” and “Servicer”) and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as trustee (including its successors in interest and any successor trustees under the Pooling Agreement, the “Trustee”). The Company hereby acknowledges and agrees that from and after the date hereof (i) the Trust will be the owner of the Mortgage 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 Mortgage Loans, (iii) the Trust (including the Trustee and each of the Servicers acting on the Trust’s behalf) shall have all the rights and remedies available to the Assignor, insofar as they relate to the Mortgage 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 Mortgage 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) or the Custodian under the Purchase Agreement insofar as they relate to the Mortgage Loans, shall be deemed to refer to the Trust (including the Trustee and each of the Servicers acting on the Trust’s behalf). Neither the Company nor the Assignor shall amend or agree to amend, modify, waiver, or otherwise alter any of the terms or provisions of the Purchase Agreement which amendment, modification, waiver or other alteration would in any way affect the Mortgage Loans or the Company’s performance under the Purchase Agreement with respect to the Mortgage Loans without the prior written consent of the Trustee.
 
Representations and Warranties of the Company
 
3. The Company warrants and represents to the Assignor, the Assignee and the Trust as of the date hereof that:
 
(a) The Company is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its incorporation;
 
(b) The Company has full power and authority to execute, deliver and perform its obligations under this Agreement and has full power and authority to perform its obligations under the Purchase Agreement. The execution by the Company of this Agreement is in the ordinary course of the Company’s business and will not conflict with, or result in a breach of, any of the terms, conditions or provisions of the Company’s charter or bylaws or any legal restriction, or any material agreement or instrument to which the 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 the Company or its property is subject. The execution, delivery and performance by the Company of this Agreement have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on part of the Company. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by the Company, and, upon the due authorization, execution and delivery by the Assignor and the Assignee, will constitute the valid and legally binding obligation of the Company, enforceable against the 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;
 
(c) No consent, approval, order or authorization of, or declaration, filing or registration with, any governmental entity is required to be obtained or made by the Company in connection with the execution, delivery or performance by the Company of this Agreement; and
 
(d) There is no action, suit, proceeding or investigation pending or threatened against the Company, before any court, administrative agency or other tribunal, which would draw into question the validity of this Agreement or the Purchase Agreement, or which, either in any one instance or in the aggregate, would result in any material adverse change in the ability of the Company to perform its obligations under this Agreement or the Purchase Agreement, and the Company is solvent.
 
4. Pursuant to Section 12 of the Purchase Agreement, the Company hereby represents and warrants, for the benefit of the Assignor, the Assignee and the Trust, that the representations and warranties set forth in Sections 7.01 and 7.02 of the Purchase Agreement, are true and correct as of the date hereof as if such representations and warranties were made on the date hereof, except that the representation and warranty set forth in Section 7.02(a) shall, for purposes of this Agreement, relate to the Mortgage Loan Schedule attached hereto.
 
5. The Assignor hereby makes the following representations and warranties as of the date hereof:
 
(a) Each Mortgage Loan at the time it was made complied in all material respects with applicable local, state, and federal laws, including, but not limited to, all applicable predatory and abusive lending laws;
 
(b) None of the mortgage loans are High Cost as defined by any applicable predatory and abusive lending laws;
 
(c) No Mortgage Loan is a high cost loan or a covered loan, as applicable (as such terms are defined in Standard & Poor’s LEVELS Version 5.6(c) Glossary Revised, Appendix E); and
 
(d) No loan originated on or after October 1, 2002 through March 6, 2003 is governed by the Georgia Fair Lending Act.
 
Remedies for Breach of Representations and Warranties
 
6. The Company hereby acknowledges and agrees that the remedies available to the Assignor, the Assignee and the Trust (including the Trustee and each of the Servicers acting on the Trust’s behalf) in connection with any breach of the representations and warranties made by the Company set forth in Sections 3 and 4 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).
 
The Assignor hereby acknowledges and agrees that the remedies available to the Assignee and the Trust (including the Trustee and the Servicers acting on the Trust’s behalf) in connection with any breach of the representations and warranties made by the Assignor set forth in Section 5 hereof shall be as set forth in Section 2.03 of the Pooling Agreement as if they were set forth herein.
 
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Assignor may, at its option, satisfy any obligation of the Company with respect to any breach of representation and warranty made by the Company regarding the Mortgage Loans.
 
Miscellaneous
 
7. This 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.
 
8. No term or provision of this 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, with the prior written consent of the Trustee.
 
9. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of (i) the successors and assigns of the parties hereto and (ii) the Trust (including the Trustee and each of the Servicers acting on the Trust’s behalf). 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.
 
10. Each of this Agreement and the Purchase Agreement shall survive the conveyance of the Mortgage Loans and the assignment of the Purchase Agreement (to the extent assigned hereunder) by Assignor to Assignee and by Assignee to the Trust and nothing contained herein shall supersede or amend the terms of the Purchase Agreement.
 
11. This 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.
 
12. In the event that any provision of this Agreement conflicts with any provision of the Purchase Agreement with respect to the Mortgage Loans, the terms of this Agreement shall control.
 
13. Capitalized terms used in this Agreement (including the exhibits hereto) but not defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings given to such terms in the Purchase Agreement.
 
 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized officers as of the date first above written.
 
GREENWICH CAPITAL FINANCIAL PRODUCTS, INC.


By: __________________________________
Name:
Title:


FINANCIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORP.


By: __________________________________
Name:
Title:


MERITAGE MORTGAGE CORP.


By: __________________________________
Name:
Title:

 





EXHIBIT A

Mortgage Loan Schedule

AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

 





SCHEDULE I
 
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES


 





Capitalized terms used in this Schedule I but not defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings given to such terms in the Purchase Agreement.

1.  The information set forth in the related Mortgage Loan Schedule is complete, true and correct;
 
2.  The Mortgage Loan is in compliance with all requirements set forth in the Seller’s Underwriting Guides and the characteristics of the related Mortgage Loan Package as set forth in the related Confirmation are true and correct, provided, however, that in the event of any conflict between the terms of any Confirmation and this agreement, the terms of this agreement shall control;
 
3.  All payments required to be made up to the close of business on the Closing Date for such Mortgage Loan under the terms of the Mortgage Note have been made; the Seller has not advanced funds, or induced, solicited or knowingly received any advance of funds from a party other than the owner of the related Mortgaged Property, directly or indirectly, for the payment of any amount required by the Mortgage Note or Mortgage; and there has been no delinquency, exclusive of any period of grace, in any payment by the Mortgagor thereunder since the origination of the Mortgage Loan;
 
4.  There are no delinquent taxes, ground rents, water charges, sewer rents, assessments, insurance premiums, leasehold payments, including assessments payable in future installments or other outstanding charges affecting the related Mortgaged Property;
 
5.  The terms of the Mortgage Note and the Mortgage have not been impaired, waived, altered or modified in any respect, except by written instruments, recorded in the applicable public recording office if necessary to maintain the lien priority of the Mortgage, and which have been delivered to the Custodian; the substance of any such waiver, alteration or modification has been approved by the title insurer, to the extent required by the related policy, and is reflected on the related Mortgage Loan Schedule. No instrument of waiver, alteration or modification has been executed, and no Mortgagor has been released, in whole or in part, except in connection with an assumption agreement approved by the title insurer, to the extent required by the policy, and which assumption agreement has been delivered to the Custodian and the terms of which are reflected in the related Mortgage Loan Schedule;
 
6.  The Mortgage Note and the Mortgage are not subject to any right of rescission, set-off, counterclaim or defense, including the defense of usury, nor will the operation of any of the terms of the Mortgage Note and the Mortgage, or the exercise of any right thereunder, render the Mortgage unenforceable, in whole or in part, or subject to any right of rescission, set-off, counterclaim or defense, including the defense of usury and no such right of rescission, set-off, counterclaim or defense has been asserted with respect thereto. Each Prepayment Charge or penalty with respect to any Mortgage Loan is permissible, enforceable and collectible under applicable federal, state and local law;
 
7.  All buildings upon the Mortgaged Property are insured by an insurer acceptable to FNMA or FHLMC against loss by fire, hazards of extended coverage and such other hazards as are customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is located, pursuant to insurance policies conforming to the requirements of the Servicing Addendum. All such insurance policies contain a standard mortgagee clause naming the Seller, its successors and assigns as mortgagee and all premiums thereon have been paid. If the Mortgaged Property is in an area identified on a Flood Hazard Map or Flood Insurance Rate Map issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency as having special flood hazards (and such flood insurance has been made available) a flood insurance policy meeting the requirements of the current guidelines of the Federal Insurance Administration is in effect which policy conforms to the requirements of FNMA or FHLMC. The Mortgage obligates the Mortgagor thereunder to maintain all such insurance at the Mortgagor’s cost and expense, and on the Mortgagor’s failure to do so, authorizes the holder of the Mortgage to maintain such insurance at Mortgagor’s cost and expense and to seek reimbursement therefor from the Mortgagor;
 
8.  Any and all requirements of any federal, state or local law including, without limitation, usury, truth-in-lending, all applicable predatory and abusive lending, real estate settlement procedures, consumer credit protection, equal credit opportunity or disclosure laws applicable to the origination and servicing of such Mortgage Loan have been complied with, the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will not involve the violation of any such laws or regulations, and the Seller shall maintain or shall cause its agent to maintain in its possession, available for the inspection of the Purchaser, and shall deliver to the Purchaser, upon two Business Days’ request, evidence of compliance with all such requirements;
 
9.  The Mortgage has not been satisfied, cancelled, subordinated or rescinded, in whole or in part, and the Mortgaged Property has not been released from the lien of the Mortgage, in whole or in part, nor has any instrument been executed that would effect any such satisfaction, cancellation, subordination, rescission or release. With respect to each Second Lien Mortgage Loan (i) the First Lien is in full force and effect, (ii) there is no default, breach, violation or event of acceleration existing under such First Lien or the related mortgage note, (iii) no event which, with the passage of time or with notice and the expiration of any grace or cure period, would constitute a default, breach, violation or event of acceleration thereunder, and either (A) the First Lien contains a provision which allows or (B) applicable law requires, the mortgagee under the Second Lien Mortgage Loan to receive notice of, and affords such mortgagee an opportunity to cure any default by payment in full or otherwise under the First Lien; 
 
10.  The Mortgage is a valid, existing and enforceable first or second lien on the Mortgaged Property, including all improvements on the Mortgaged Property subject only to (a) the lien of current real property taxes and assessments not yet due and payable, (b) covenants, conditions and restrictions, rights of way, easements and other matters of the public record as of the date of recording being acceptable to mortgage lending institutions generally and specifically referred to in the lender’s title insurance policy delivered to the originator of the Mortgage Loan and which do not adversely affect the Appraised Value of the Mortgaged Property, (c) other matters to which like properties are commonly subject which do not materially interfere with the benefits of the security intended to be provided by the Mortgage or the use, enjoyment, value or marketability of the related Mortgaged Property and (d) with respect to each Second Lien Mortgage Loan, a First Lien. Any security agreement, chattel mortgage or equivalent document related to and delivered in connection with the Mortgage Loan establishes and creates a valid, existing and enforceable (A) first lien and first priority security interest with respect to each Mortgage Loan that is indicated by the Seller to be a First Lien and (B) second lien and second priority security interest with respect to each Mortgage Loan which is indicated by the Seller to be a Second Lien Mortgage Loan, in either case, on the property described therein and the Seller has full right to sell and assign the same to the Purchaser. The Mortgaged Property was not, as of the date of origination of the Mortgage Loan, subject to a mortgage, deed of trust, deed to secure debt or other security instrument creating a lien subordinate to the lien of the Mortgage;
 
11.  The Mortgage Note and the related Mortgage are genuine and each is the legal, valid and binding obligation of the maker thereof, enforceable in accordance with its terms;
 
12.  All parties to the Mortgage Note and the Mortgage had legal capacity to enter into the Mortgage Loan and to execute and deliver the Mortgage Note and the Mortgage, and the Mortgage Note and the Mortgage have been duly and properly executed by such parties. The Mortgagor is a natural person;
 
13.  The proceeds of the Mortgage Loan have been fully disbursed to or for the account of the Mortgagor and there is no obligation for the Mortgagee to advance additional funds thereunder and any and all requirements as to completion of any on-site or off-site improvement and as to disbursements of any escrow funds therefor have been complied with. All costs, fees and expenses incurred in making or closing the Mortgage Loan and the recording of the Mortgage have been paid, and the Mortgagor is not entitled to any refund of any amounts paid or due to the Mortgagee pursuant to the Mortgage Note or Mortgage;
 
14.  The Seller is the sole legal, beneficial and equitable owner of the Mortgage Note and the Mortgage and has full right to transfer and sell the Mortgage Loan to the Purchaser free and clear of any encumbrance, equity, lien, pledge, charge, claim or security interest;
 
15.  All parties which have had any interest in the Mortgage Loan, whether as mortgagee, assignee, pledgee or otherwise, are (or, during the period in which they held and disposed of such interest, were) in compliance with any and all applicable “doing business” and licensing requirements of the laws of the state wherein the Mortgaged Property is located;
 
16.  The Mortgage Loan is covered by an American Land Title Association (“ALTA”) ALTA lender’s title insurance policy (which, in the case of an Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan has an adjustable rate mortgage endorsement in the form of ALTA 6.0 or 6.1) acceptable to FNMA or FHLMC, issued by a title insurer acceptable to FNMA or FHLMC and qualified to do business in the jurisdiction where the Mortgaged Property is located, insuring (subject to the exceptions contained in (j) (a), (b) and (c) above and (d) with respect to each Second Lien Mortgage Loan) the Seller, its successors and assigns as to the first priority lien of the Mortgage in the original principal amount of the Mortgage Loan and, with respect to any Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan, against any loss by reason of the invalidity or unenforceability of the lien resulting from the provisions of the Mortgage providing for adjustment in the Mortgage Interest Rate and Monthly Payment. Additionally, such lender’s title insurance policy affirmatively insures ingress and egress to and from the Mortgaged Property, and against encroachments by or upon the Mortgaged Property or any interest therein. The Seller is the sole insured of such lender’s title insurance policy, and such lender’s title insurance policy is in full force and effect and will be in full force and effect upon the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. No claims have been made under such lender’s title insurance policy, and no prior holder of the related Mortgage, including the Seller, has done, by act or omission, anything which would impair the coverage of such lender’s title insurance policy;
 
17.  There is no default, breach, violation or event of acceleration existing under the Mortgage or the Mortgage Note and no event which, with the passage of time or with notice and the expiration of any grace or cure period, would constitute a default, breach, violation or event of acceleration, and the Seller has not waived any default, breach, violation or event of acceleration. With respect to each Mortgage Loan which is indicated by the Seller to be a Second Lien Mortgage Loan (as reflected on the Mortgage Loan Schedule) (i) the First Lien is in full force and effect, (ii) there is no default, breach, violation or event of acceleration existing under such First Lien mortgage or the related mortgage note, (iii) no event which, with the passage of time or with notice and the expiration of any grace or cure period, would constitute a default, breach, violation or event of acceleration thereunder, and either (A) the First Lien mortgage contains a provision which allows or (B) applicable law requires, the mortgagee under the Second Lien Mortgage Loan to receive notice of, and affords such mortgagee an opportunity to cure any default by payment in full or otherwise under the First Lien mortgage;
 
18.  There are no mechanics’ or similar liens or claims which have been filed for work, labor or material (and no rights are outstanding that under law could give rise to such lien) affecting the related Mortgaged Property which are or may be liens prior to, or equal or coordinate with, the lien of the related Mortgage;
 
19.  All improvements which were considered in determining the Appraised Value of the related Mortgaged Property lay wholly within the boundaries and building restriction lines of the Mortgaged Property, and no improvements on adjoining properties encroach upon the Mortgaged Property;
 
20.  The Mortgage Loan was originated by the Seller or by a savings and loan association, a savings bank, a commercial bank or similar banking institution which is supervised and examined by a federal or state authority, or by a mortgagee approved as such by the Secretary of HUD;
 
21.  Principal payments on the Mortgage Loan commenced no more than sixty days after the proceeds of the Mortgage Loan were disbursed, except in the case of interest only loans. The Mortgage Loan bears interest at the Mortgage Interest Rate. With respect to each Mortgage Loan, the Mortgage Note is payable on the first day of each month in Monthly Payments, which, in the case of a Fixed Rate Mortgage Loans, are suffi-cient to fully amortize the original principal balance over the original term thereof and to pay interest at the related Mortgage Interest Rate, and, in the case of an Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan or interest only loans, are changed on each Adjustment Date, and in any case, are sufficient to fully amortize the original principal balance over the original term thereof and to pay interest at the related Mortgage Interest Rate. The Index for each Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan is as provided on the related Mortgage Loan Schedule. The Mortgage Note does not permit negative amortization. No Mortgage Loan is a Convertible Mortgage Loan;
 
22.  The origination and collection practices used by the Seller with respect to each Mortgage Note and Mortgage have been in all respects legal, proper, prudent and customary in the mortgage origination and servicing industry. The Mortgage Loan has been serviced by the Seller or its designee and any predecessor servicer in accordance with the terms of the Mortgage Note. With respect to escrow deposits and Escrow Payments (other than with respect to each Mortgage Loan which is indicated by the Seller to be a Second Lien Mortgage Loan and for which the mortgagee under the First Lien is collecting Escrow Payments (as reflected on the Mortgage Loan Schedule)), if any, all such payments are in the possession of, or under the control of, the Seller or its designee and there exist no deficiencies in connection therewith for which customary arrangements for repayment thereof have not been made. No escrow deposits or Escrow Payments or other charges or payments due the Seller have been capitalized under any Mortgage or the related Mortgage Note and no such escrow deposits or Escrow Payments are being held by the Seller for any work on a Mortgaged Property which has not been completed;
 
23.  The Mortgaged Property is free of damage and waste and there is no proceeding pending for the total or partial condemnation thereof;
 
24.  The Mortgage and related Mortgage Note contain customary and enforceable provisions such as to render the rights and remedies of the holder thereof adequate for the realization against the Mortgaged Property of the benefits of the security provided thereby, including, (a) in the case of a Mortgage designated as a deed of trust, by trustee’s sale, and (b) otherwise by judicial foreclosure. The Mortgaged Property is not subject to any bankruptcy proceeding or foreclosure proceeding and the Mortgagor has not filed for protection under applicable bankruptcy laws. There is no homestead or other exemption available to the Mortgagor which would interfere with the right to sell the Mortgaged Property at a trustee’s sale or the right to foreclose the Mortgage. The Mortgagor has not notified the Seller and the Seller has no knowledge of any relief requested or provided to the Mortgagor under the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act of 1940;
 
25.  The Mortgage Loan was underwritten in accordance with the underwriting standards of the Seller in effect at the time the Mortgage Loan was originated; and the Mortgage Note and Mortgage and applicable riders are on forms acceptable to prudent lenders in the secondary market;
 
26.  The Mortgage Note is not and has not been secured by any collateral except the lien of the corresponding Mortgage on the Mortgaged Property and the security interest of any applicable security agreement or chattel mortgage referred to in (x) above;
 
27.  The Mortgage File contains an appraisal of the related Mortgaged Property which satisfied the standards of FNMA or FHLMC and was made and signed, prior to the funding of the Mortgage Loan application, by a qualified appraiser, duly appointed by the Seller, who had no interest, direct or indirect in the Mortgaged Property or in any loan made on the security thereof, whose compensation is not affected by the approval or disapproval of the Mortgage Loan and who met the minimum qualifications of FNMA or FHLMC. Each appraisal of the Mortgage Loan was made in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989;
 
28.  In the event the Mortgage constitutes a deed of trust, a trustee, duly qualified under applicable law to serve as such, has been properly designated and currently so serves and is named in the Mortgage, and no fees or expenses are or will become payable by the Purchaser to the trustee under the deed of trust, except in connection with a trustee’s sale after default by the Mortgagor;
 
29.  No Mortgage Loan contains provisions pursuant to which Monthly Payments are (a) paid or partially paid with funds deposited in any separate account established by the Seller, the Mortgagor, or anyone on behalf of the Mortgagor, (b) paid by any source other than the Mortgagor or (c) contains any other similar provisions which may constitute a “buydown” provision. The Mortgage Loan is not a graduated payment mortgage loan and the Mortgage Loan does not have a shared appreciation or other contingent interest feature;
 
30.  The Mortgagor has executed a statement to the effect that the Mortgagor has received all disclosure materials required by applicable law with respect to the making of fixed rate mortgage loans in the case of Fixed Rate Mortgage Loans, and adjustable rate mortgage loans in the case of Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loans and rescission materials with respect to Refinanced Mortgage Loans, and such statement is and will remain in the Mortgage File;
 
31.  No Mortgage Loan was made in connection with (a) the construction or rehabilitation of a Mortgaged Property or (b) facilitating the trade-in or exchange of a Mortgaged Property;
 
32.  The Seller has no knowledge of any circumstances or condition with respect to the Mortgage, the Mortgaged Property, the Mortgagor or the Mortgagor’s credit standing that can reasonably be expected to cause the Mortgage Loan to be an unacceptable investment, cause the Mortgage Loan to become delinquent, or adversely affect the value of the Mortgage Loan;
 
33.  The Mortgaged Property is lawfully occupied under applicable law; all inspections, licenses and certificates required to be made or issued with respect to all occupied portions of the Mortgaged Property and, with respect to the use and occupancy of the same, including but not limited to certificates of occupancy, have been made or obtained from the appropriate authorities;
 
34.  No omission, misrepresentation, negligence, fraud or similar occurrence with respect to a Mortgage Loan has taken place on the part of any person, including without limitation the Mortgagor, any appraiser, any builder or developer, or any other party involved in the origination of the Mortgage Loan or in the application of any insurance in relation to such Mortgage Loan;
 
35.  The Assignment of Mortgage is in recordable form and is acceptable for recording under the laws of the jurisdiction in which the Mortgaged Property is located;
 
36.  Any principal advances made to the Mortgagor prior to the Cut-off Date have been consolidated with the outstanding principal amount secured by the Mortgage, and the secured principal amount, as consolidated, bears a single interest rate and single repayment term. The lien of the Mortgage securing the consolidated principal amount is expressly insured as having (A) first lien priority with respect to each Mortgage Loan which is indicated by the Seller to be a First Lien (as reflected on the Mortgage Loan Schedule), or (B) second lien priority with respect to each Mortgage Loan which is indicated by the Seller to be a Second Lien Mortgage Loan (as reflected on the Mortgage Loan Schedule), in either case by a title insurance policy, an endorsement to the policy insuring the mortgagee’s consolidated interest or by other title evidence acceptable to FNMA or FHLMC. The consolidated principal amount does not exceed the original principal amount of the Mortgage Loan;
 
37.  As to any Mortgage Loan which is not a MERS Mortgage Loan, the Assignment of Mortgage is in recordable form and is acceptable for recording under the laws of the jurisdiction in which the Mortgaged Property is located;
 
38.  If the Residential Dwelling on the Mortgaged Property is a condominium unit or a unit in a planned unit development (other than a de minimis planned unit development) such condominium or planned unit development project meets the eligibility requirements of Seller’s underwriting guides;
 
39.  The source of the down payment with respect to each Mortgage Loan has been fully verified by the Seller if required pursuant to the Seller’s underwriting guidelines;
 
40.  Interest on each Mortgage Loan is calculated on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months;
 
41.  The Mortgaged Property is in material compliance with all applicable environmental laws pertaining to environmental hazards including, without limitation, asbestos, and neither the Seller nor, to the Seller’s knowledge, the related Mortgagor, has received any notice of any violation or potential violation of such law;
 
42.  Each Mortgage Loan is covered by a fully assignable, life of loan Tax Service Contract which is assignable to the Purchaser or its designee;
 
43.  Each Mortgage Loan is covered by a Flood Zone Service Contract which is assignable to the Purchaser or its designee or, for each Mortgage Loan not covered by such Flood Zone Service Contract, the Seller agrees to purchase such Flood Zone Service Contract;
 
44.  No Mortgage Loan is (a) subject to the provisions of the Homeownership and Equity Protection Act of 1994 as amended ("HOEPA"), (b) a "high cost" mortgage loan, "covered" mortgage loan or "predatory" mortgage loan under any federal, state or local law, or (c) subject to any comparable federal, state or local statutes or regulations, including, without limitation, the provisions of the Georgia Fair Lending Act, the City of Oakland, California Anti-Predatory Lending Ordinance No. 12361 or any other statute or regulation providing assignee liability to holders of such mortgage loans;
 
45.  No predatory, abusive or deceptive lending practices, including but not limited to, the extension of credit to a mortgagor without regard for the mortgagor’s ability to repay the Mortgage Loan and the extension of credit to a mortgagor which has no apparent benefit to the mortgagor, were employed in connection with the origination of the Mortgage Loan;
 
46.  The debt-to-income ratio of the related Mortgagor was not greater than 60% at the origination of the related Mortgage Loan;
 
47.  None of the proceeds of the Mortgage Loan were used to finance the purchase of single premium credit life or disability insurance policies or any comparable insurance.
 
48.  No Mortgage Loan had a Loan-to-Value Ratio or Combined Loan-to-Value Ratio in excess of 100% origination of such Mortgage Loan;
 
49.  The Mortgage Loans were not selected from the outstanding fixed and adjustable rate one to four-family mortgage loans in the Seller’s portfolio at the related Closing Date as to which the representations and warranties set forth in this Agreement could be made in a manner so as to affect adversely the interests of the Purchaser;
 
50.   The Mortgage contains an enforceable provision for the acceleration of the payment of the unpaid principal balance of the Mortgage Loan in the event that the Mortgaged Property is sold or transferred without the prior written consent of the mortgagee thereunder;
 
51.  The Mortgage Loan complies with all applicable consumer credit statutes and regulations, including, without limitation, the respective Uniform Consumer Credit Code laws in effect in Colorado, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Utah and Wyoming, has been originated by a properly licensed entity, and in all other respects, complies with all of the material requirements of any such applicable laws;
 
52.   The information set forth in the Prepayment Charge schedule is complete, true and correct in all material respects and each Prepayment Charge is permissible, enforceable and collectable under applicable federal or state law;
 
53.  The Mortgage Loan was not prepaid in full prior to the Closing Date and the Seller has not received notification from a Mortgagor that a prepayment in full shall be made after the Closing Date;
 
54.   No Mortgage Loan which is secured by a Mortgaged Property which is located in the state of Georgia was originated prior to March 7, 2003;
 
55.  With respect to each MERS Mortgage Loan, a MIN has been assigned by MERS and such MIN is accurately provided on the related Mortgage Loan Schedule. The related assignment of Mortgage to MERS has been duly and properly recorded;
 
56.  With respect to each MERS Mortgage Loan, the Seller has not received any notice of liens or legal actions with respect to such Mortgage Loan and no such notices have been electronically posted by MERS; and
 
57.  With respect to each Mortgage Loan which is a Second Lien, (i) the related first lien does not provide for negative amortization, and (ii) either no consent for the Mortgage Loan is required by the holder of the first lien or such consent has been obtained and is contained in the Mortgage File.
 
 


 

ASSIGNMENT AND RECOGNITION AGREEMENT
 
THIS ASSIGNMENT AND RECOGNITION AGREEMENT, dated April 6, 2006, (“Agreement”) among Greenwich Capital Financial Products, Inc. (“Assignor”), Financial Asset Securities Corp. (“Assignee”) and NovaStar Mortgage, Inc. (the “Company”):
 
For and in consideration of the sum of TEN DOLLARS ($10.00) and other valuable consideration the receipt and sufficiency of which hereby are acknowledged, and of the mutual covenants herein contained, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
 
Assignment and Conveyance
 
1. The Assignor hereby conveys, sells, grants, transfers and assigns to the Assignee (x) all of the right, title and interest of the Assignor, as purchaser, in, to and under (a) those certain Mortgage Loans listed as being originated by the Company on the schedule (the “Mortgage Loan Schedule”) attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Mortgage Loans”) and (b) except as described below, that certain Master Mortgage Loan Purchase and Interim Servicing Agreement as Amended and Restated as of December 31, 2005, as amended (the “Purchase Agreement”), between the Assignor, as purchaser (the “Purchaser”), and the Company, as seller, solely insofar as the Purchase Agreement relates to the Mortgage Loans and (y) other than as provided below with respect to the enforcement of representations and warranties, none of the obligations of the Assignor under the Purchase Agreement.
 
The Assignor specifically reserves and does not assign to the Assignee hereunder any and all right, title and interest in, to and under and any obligations of the Assignor with respect to any mortgage loans subject to the Purchase Agreement which are not the Mortgage Loans set forth on the Mortgage Loan Schedule and are not the subject of this 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 Mortgage Loans and assign its rights under the Purchase Agreement (solely to the extent set forth herein) and this Agreement to Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2 (the “Trust”) created pursuant to a Pooling and Servicing Agreement, dated as of March 1, 2006 (the “Pooling Agreement”), among the Assignee, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as master servicer and servicer (the “Master Servicer” and “Servicer”) and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as trustee (including its successors in interest and any successor trustees under the Pooling Agreement, the “Trustee”). The Company hereby acknowledges and agrees that from and after the date hereof (i) the Trust will be the owner of the Mortgage Loans, (ii) the Company shall look to the Trust and the Assignor 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 Mortgage Loans, (iii) the Trust (including the Trustee and the Servicer acting on the Trust’s behalf) shall have all the rights and remedies available to the Assignor, insofar as they relate to the Mortgage 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 Mortgage 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) or the Custodian under the Purchase Agreement insofar as they relate to the Mortgage Loans, shall be deemed to refer to the Trust (including the Trustee and the Servicer acting on the Trust’s behalf) and the Assignor. Neither the Company nor the Assignor shall amend or agree to amend, modify, waiver, or otherwise alter any of the terms or provisions of the Purchase Agreement which amendment, modification, waiver or other alteration would in any way affect the Mortgage Loans or the Company’s performance under the Purchase Agreement with respect to the Mortgage Loans without the prior written consent of the Trustee.
 
Representations and Warranties of the Assignor
 
3. The Assignor hereby makes the following representations and warranties as of the date hereof:
 
(a)  To the best of the Assignor’s knowledge, nothing has occurred in the period of time from the related Closing Date (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) to the date hereof which would cause such representations and warranties referred to in Schedule I herein to be untrue in any material respects as of the date hereof;
 
(b)  Each Mortgage Loan at the time it was made complied in all material respects with applicable local, state, and federal laws, including, but not limited to, all applicable predatory and abusive lending laws;
 
(c)  None of the Mortgage Loans are High Cost as defined by any applicable predatory and abusive lending laws;
 
(d)  No Mortgage Loan is a high cost loan or a covered loan, as applicable (as such terms are defined in the then current Standard & Poor’s LEVELS Glossary which is now Version 5.6(c), Appendix E);
 
(e)  No Mortgage Loan originated on or after October 1, 2002 through March 6, 2003 is governed by the Georgia Fair Lending Act; and
 
(f)  With respect to the Group I Mortgage Loans, the original principal balance of each Group I mortgage loan underlying the security is within Freddie Mac’s dollar amount limits for conforming one-to-four-family mortgage loans.
 
Remedies for Breach of Representations and Warranties
 
4. The Assignor hereby acknowledges and agrees that the remedies available to the Assignee and the Trust (including the Trustee and each of the Servicers acting on the Trust’s behalf) in connection with any breach of the representations and warranties made by the Assignor as set forth in Section 2.03 of the Pooling Agreement as if they were set forth herein (including without limitation the repurchase and indemnity obligations set forth therein). In addition, the Assignor hereby acknowledges and agrees that any breach of the representations set forth in Section 3(f) hereof shall be deemed to materially and adversely affect the value of the related mortgage loans or the interests of the Trust in the related mortgage loans.
 
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Assignor may, at its option, satisfy any obligation of the Company with respect to any breach of representation and warranty made by the Company regarding the Mortgage Loans.
 
Miscellaneous
 
5. This 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.
 
6. No term or provision of this 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, with the prior written consent of the Trustee.
 
7. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of (i) the successors and assigns of the parties hereto and (ii) the Trust (including the Trustee and each of the Servicers acting on the Trust’s behalf). 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.
 
8. Each of this Agreement and the Purchase Agreement shall survive the conveyance of the Mortgage Loans and the assignment of the Purchase Agreement (to the extent assigned hereunder) by Assignor to Assignee and by Assignee to the Trust and nothing contained herein shall supersede or amend the terms of the Purchase Agreement.
 
9. This 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.
 
10. Capitalized terms used in this Agreement (including the exhibits hereto) but not defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings given to such terms in the Purchase Agreement.
 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized officers as of the date first above written.
 

 
 
GREENWICH CAPITAL FINANCIAL PRODUCTS, INC.
     
 
By:
 
 
Name:
 
 
Title:
 
     
     
 
FINANCIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORP.
     
     
 
By:
 
 
Name:
 
 
Title:
 
     
     
 
NOVASTAR MORTGAGE, INC.
     
     
 
By:
 
 
Name:
 
 
Title:
 



 
 

 

EXHIBIT A
 
MORTGAGE LOAN SCHEDULE
 

 


 
 

 

SCHEDULE I
 
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
 

 


 
 

 

Capitalized terms used in this Schedule I but not defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings given to such terms in the Purchase Agreement.
 
1.  The information set forth in the related Mortgage Loan Schedule is complete, true and correct;
 
2.  The Mortgage Loan is in compliance with all requirements set forth in the related Confirmation, and the characteristics of the related Mortgage Loan Package as set forth in the related Confirmation are true and correct; provided, however, that in the event of any conflict between the terms of any Confirmation and this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall control, unless otherwise set forth herein or in the related Confirmation;
 
3.  All payments required to be made up to the close of business on the Closing Date for such Mortgage Loan under the terms of the Mortgage Note have been made; the Seller has not advanced funds, or induced, solicited or knowingly received any advance of funds from a party other than the owner of the related Mortgaged Property, directly or indirectly, for the payment of any amount required by the Mortgage Note or Mortgage; no Mortgage Loan is thirty (30) or more days delinquent as of the Closing Date and there has been no delinquency, exclusive of any period of grace, in any payment by the Mortgagor thereunder since the origination of the Mortgage Loan;
 
4.  There are no delinquent taxes, ground rents, water charges, sewer rents, assessments, insurance premiums, leasehold payments, including assessments payable in future installments or other outstanding charges affecting the related Mortgaged Property;
 
5.  The terms of the Mortgage Note and the Mortgage have not been impaired, waived, altered or modified in any respect, except by written instruments, recorded in the applicable public recording office if necessary to maintain the lien priority of the Mortgage, and which have been delivered to the Custodian; the substance of any such waiver, alteration or modification has been approved by the title insurer, to the extent required by the related policy, and is reflected on the related Mortgage Loan Schedule. No instrument of waiver, alteration or modification has been executed, and no Mortgagor has been released, in whole or in part, except in connection with an assumption agreement approved by the title insurer, to the extent required by the policy, and which assumption agreement has been delivered to the Custodian and the terms of which are reflected in the related Mortgage Loan Schedule;
 
6.  The Mortgage Note and the Mortgage are not subject to any right of rescission, set-off, counterclaim or defense, including the defense of usury, nor will the operation of any of the terms of the Mortgage Note and the Mortgage, or the exercise of any right thereunder, render the Mortgage unenforceable, in whole or in part, or subject to any right of rescission, set-off, counterclaim or defense, including the defense of usury and no such right of rescission, set-off, counterclaim or defense has been asserted with respect thereto. Each Prepayment Charge or penalty with respect to any Mortgage Loan is permissible, enforceable and collectible under applicable federal, state and local law;
 
7.  All buildings upon the Mortgaged Property are insured by a Qualified Insurer acceptable to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac against loss by fire, hazards of extended coverage and such other hazards as are customary in the area where the Mortgaged Property is located, pursuant to insurance policies providing coverage in an amount not less than the greatest of (i) 100% of the replacement cost of all improvements to the Mortgaged Property, (ii) either (A) the outstanding principal balance of the Mortgage Loan with respect to each first lien Mortgage Loan or (B) with respect to each second lien Mortgage Loan, the sum of the outstanding principal balance of the related first lien mortgage loan and the outstanding principal balance of the second lien Mortgage Loan, or (iii) the amount necessary to avoid the operation of any co-insurance provisions with respect to the Mortgaged Property, and consistent with the amount that would have been required as of the date of origination in accordance with the Underwriting Guidelines. All such insurance policies contain a standard mortgagee clause naming the Seller, its successors and assigns as mortgagee and all premiums thereon have been paid. If the Mortgaged Property is in an area identified on a Flood Hazard Map or Flood Insurance Rate Map issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency as having special flood hazards (and such flood insurance has been made available) a flood insurance policy meeting the requirements of the current guidelines of the Federal Insurance Administration is in effect which policy conforms to the requirements of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The Mortgage obligates the Mortgagor thereunder to maintain all such insurance at the Mortgagor's cost and expense, and on the Mortgagor's failure to do so, authorizes the holder of the Mortgage to maintain such insurance at Mortgagor's cost and expense and to seek reimbursement therefor from the Mortgagor;
 
8.  Any and all requirements of any federal, state or local law including, without limitation, usury, truth in lending, real estate settlement procedures, predatory and abusive lending, consumer credit protection, equal credit opportunity, fair housing or disclosure laws applicable to the origination and servicing of mortgage loans of a type similar to the Mortgage Loans and applicable to any prepayment penalty associated with the Mortgage Loans at origination have been complied with;
 
9.  The Mortgage has not been satisfied, cancelled, subordinated or rescinded, in whole or in part, and the Mortgaged Property has not been released from the lien of the Mortgage, in whole or in part, nor has any instrument been executed that would effect any such satisfaction, cancellation, subordination, rescission or release;
 
10.  The Mortgage (including any Negative Amortization which may arise thereunder) is a valid, existing and enforceable (A) first lien and first priority security interest with respect to each Mortgage Loan which is indicated by the Seller to be a first lien (as reflected on the Mortgage Loan Schedule), or (B) second lien and second priority security interest with respect to each Mortgage Loan which is indicated by the Seller to be a second lien (as reflected on the Mortgage Loan Schedule), in either case, on the Mortgaged Property, including all improvements on the Mortgaged Property subject only to (a) the lien of current real property taxes and assessments not yet due and payable, (b) covenants, conditions and restrictions, rights of way, easements and other matters of the public record as of the date of recording being acceptable to mortgage lending institutions generally and specifically referred to in the lender's title insurance policy delivered to the originator of the Mortgage Loan and which do not adversely affect the Appraised Value of the Mortgaged Property, (c) with respect to each Mortgage Loan which is indicated by the Seller to be a second lien Mortgage Loan (as reflected on the Mortgage Loan Schedule) a first lien on the Mortgaged Property; and (d) other matters to which like properties are commonly subject which do not materially interfere with the benefits of the security intended to be provided by the Mortgage or the use, enjoyment, value or marketability of the related Mortgaged Property. Any security agreement, chattel mortgage or equivalent document related to and delivered in connection with the Mortgage Loan establishes and creates a valid, existing and enforceable first or second lien and first or second priority security interest (in each case, as indicated on the Mortgage Loan Schedule) on the property described therein and the Seller has full right to sell and assign the same to the Purchaser. The Mortgaged Property was not, as of the date of origination of the Mortgage Loan, subject to a mortgage, deed of trust, deed to secure debt or other security instrument creating a lien subordinate to the lien of the Mortgage;
 
11.  The Mortgage Note and the related Mortgage are genuine and each is the legal, valid and binding obligation of the maker thereof, enforceable in accordance with its terms;
 
12.  All parties to the Mortgage Note and the Mortgage had legal capacity to enter into the Mortgage Loan and to execute and deliver the Mortgage Note and the Mortgage, and the Mortgage Note and the Mortgage have been duly and properly executed by such parties. The Mortgagor is a natural person;
 
13.  The proceeds of the Mortgage Loan have been fully disbursed to or for the account of the Mortgagor and there is no obligation for the Mortgagee to advance additional funds thereunder and any and all requirements as to completion of any on-site or off-site improvement and as to disbursements of any escrow funds therefor have been complied with. All costs, fees and expenses incurred in making or closing the Mortgage Loan and the recording of the Mortgage have been paid, and the Mortgagor is not entitled to any refund of any amounts paid or due to the Mortgagee pursuant to the Mortgage Note or Mortgage;
 
14.  The Seller is the sole legal, beneficial and equitable owner of the Mortgage Note and the Mortgage and has full right to transfer and sell the Mortgage Loan to the Purchaser free and clear of any encumbrance, equity, lien, pledge, charge, claim or security interest;
 
15.  All parties which have had any interest in the Mortgage Loan, whether as mortgagee, assignee, pledgee or otherwise, are (or, during the period in which they held and disposed of such interest, were) in compliance with any and all applicable “doing business” and licensing requirements of the laws of the state wherein the Mortgaged Property is located;
 
16.  The Mortgage Loan is covered by an American Land Title Association (“ALTA”) lender’s title insurance policy (which, in the case of an Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan has an adjustable rate mortgage endorsement in the form of ALTA 6.0 or 6.1) acceptable to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, issued by a title insurer acceptable to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and qualified to do business in the jurisdiction where the Mortgaged Property is located, insuring (subject to the exceptions contained in (x)(a) and (b), and with respect to any second lien Mortgage Loan (c), above) the Seller, its successors and assigns as to the first or second priority lien (as indicated on the Mortgage Loan Schedule) of the Mortgage in the original principal amount of the Mortgage Loan (including, if the Mortgage Loan provides for Negative Amortization, the maximum amount of Negative Amortization in accordance with the Mortgage) and, with respect to any Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan, against any loss by reason of the invalidity or unenforceability of the lien resulting from the provisions of the Mortgage providing for adjustment in the Mortgage Interest Rate and Monthly Payment and Negative Amortization provisions of the Mortgage Note. Additionally, such lender's title insurance policy affirmatively insures ingress and egress to and from the Mortgaged Property, and against encroachments by or upon the Mortgaged Property or any interest therein. The Seller is the sole insured of such lender's title insurance policy, and such lender’s title insurance policy is in full force and effect and will be in full force and effect upon the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. No claims have been made under such lender's title insurance policy, and no prior holder of the related Mortgage, including the Seller, has done, by act or omission, anything which would impair the coverage of such lender's title insurance policy;
 
17.  There is no default, breach, violation or event of acceleration existing under the Mortgage or the Mortgage Note and no event which, with the passage of time or with notice and the expiration of any grace or cure period, would constitute a default, breach, violation or event of acceleration, and the Seller has not waived any default, breach, violation or event of acceleration. With respect to each second lien Mortgage Loan (i) the first lien mortgage loan is in full force and effect, (ii) to the best of Seller’s knowledge, there is no default, breach, violation or event of acceleration existing under such first lien mortgage or the related mortgage note, (iii) no event which, with the passage of time or with notice and the expiration of any grace or cure period, would constitute a default, breach, violation or event of acceleration thereunder, (iv) either (A) the first lien mortgage contains a provision which allows or (B) applicable law requires, the mortgagee under the second lien Mortgage Loan to receive notice of, and affords such mortgagee an opportunity to cure any default by payment in full or otherwise under the first lien mortgage, (v) the related first lien does not provide for or permit negative amortization under such first lien Mortgage Loan, and (vi) either no consent for the Mortgage Loan is required by the holder of the first lien or such consent has been obtained and is contained in the Mortgage File;
 
18.  There are no mechanics' or similar liens or claims which have been filed for work, labor or material (and no rights are outstanding that under law could give rise to such lien) affecting the related Mortgaged Property which are or may be liens prior to, or equal or coordinate with, the lien of the related Mortgage;
 
19.  All improvements which were considered in determining the Appraised Value of the related Mortgaged Property lay wholly within the boundaries and building restriction lines of the Mortgaged Property, and no improvements on adjoining properties encroach upon the Mortgaged Property;
 
20.  The Mortgage Loan was originated by the Seller or by a savings and loan association, a savings bank, a commercial bank or similar institution which is supervised and examined by a federal or state authority, or by a mortgagee approved as such by the Secretary of HUD;
 
21.   Principal payments on the Mortgage Loan commenced no more than sixty (60) days after the proceeds of the Mortgage Loan were disbursed. The Mortgage Loan bears interest at the Mortgage Interest Rate. With respect to each Mortgage Loan which is not a Negative Amortization Loan, the Mortgage Note is payable on the first day of each month in Monthly Payments, which, in the case of a Fixed Rate Mortgage Loans, are sufficient to fully amortize the original principal balance over the original term thereof (other than with respect to a Mortgage Loan identified on the related Mortgage Loan Schedule as an interest-only Mortgage Loan during the interest-only period or a Mortgage Loan which is identified on the related Mortgage Loan Schedule as a Balloon Mortgage Loan) and to pay interest at the related Mortgage Interest Rate, and, in the case of an Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan, are changed on each Adjustment Date, and in any case, are sufficient to fully amortize the original principal balance over the original term thereof (other than with respect to a Mortgage Loan identified on the related Mortgage Loan Schedule as an interest-only Mortgage Loan during the interest-only period or a Mortgage Loan which is identified on the related Mortgage Loan Schedule as a Balloon Mortgage Loan) and to pay interest at the related Mortgage Interest Rate. With respect to each Negative Amortization Mortgage Loan, the related Mortgage Note requires a Monthly Payment which is sufficient during the period following each Payment Adjustment Date, to fully amortize the outstanding principal balance as of the first day of such period (including any Negative Amortization) over the then remaining term of such Mortgage Note and to pay interest at the related Mortgage Interest Rate; provided, that the Monthly Payment shall not increase to an amount that exceeds 107.5% of the amount of the Monthly Payment that was due immediately prior to the Payment Adjustment Date; provided, further, that the payment adjustment cap shall not be applicable with respect to the adjustment made to the Monthly Payment that occurs in a year in which the Mortgage Loan has been outstanding for a multiple of five (5) years and in any such year the Monthly Payment shall be adjusted to fully amortize the Mortgage Loan over the remaining term. With respect to each Mortgage Loan identified on the Mortgage Loan Schedule as an interest-only Mortgage Loan, the interest-only period shall not exceed ten (10) years (or such other period specified on the Mortgage Loan Schedule) and following the expiration of such interest-only period, the remaining Monthly Payments shall be sufficient to fully amortize the original principal balance over the remaining term of the Mortgage Loan and to pay interest at the related Mortgage Interest Rate. With respect to each Balloon Mortgage Loan, the Mortgage Note requires a monthly payment which is sufficient to fully amortize the original principal balance over the original term thereof and to pay interest at the related Mortgage Interest Rate and requires a final Monthly Payment substantially greater than the preceding monthly payment which is sufficient to repay the remained unpaid principal balance of the Balloon Mortgage Loan as the Due Date of such monthly payment. The Index for each Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan is as set forth on the Mortgage Loan Schedule. No Mortgage Loan is a Convertible Mortgage Loan. No Balloon Mortgage Loan has an original stated maturity of less than seven (7) years;
 
22.  The origination, servicing and collection practices used with respect to each Mortgage Note and Mortgage including, without limitation, the establishment, maintenance and servicing of the Escrow Accounts and Escrow Payments, if any, since origination, have been in all respects legal, proper, prudent and customary in the mortgage origination and servicing industry. The Mortgage Loan has been serviced by the Seller and any predecessor servicer in accordance with the terms of the Mortgage Note and Accepted Servicing Practices. With respect to escrow deposits and Escrow Payments, if any, all such payments are in the possession of, or under the control of, the Seller and there exist no deficiencies in connection therewith for which customary arrangements for repayment thereof have not been made. No escrow deposits or Escrow Payments or other charges or payments due the Seller have been capitalized under any Mortgage or the related Mortgage Note and no such escrow deposits or Escrow Payments are being held by the Seller for any work on a Mortgaged Property which has not been completed;
 
23.  The Mortgaged Property is free of damage and waste and there is no proceeding pending for the total or partial condemnation thereof;
 
24.  The Mortgage and related Mortgage Note contain customary and enforceable provisions such as to render the rights and remedies of the holder thereof adequate for the realization against the Mortgaged Property of the benefits of the security provided thereby, including, (a) in the case of a Mortgage designated as a deed of trust, by trustee's sale, and (b) otherwise by judicial foreclosure. The Mortgaged Property has not been subject to any bankruptcy proceeding or foreclosure proceeding and the Mortgagor has not filed for protection under applicable bankruptcy laws. There is no homestead or other exemption available to the Mortgagor which would interfere with the right to sell the Mortgaged Property at a trustee's sale or the right to foreclose the Mortgage. The Mortgagor has not notified the Seller and the Seller has no knowledge of any relief requested or allowed to the Mortgagor under the Servicemembers’ Civil Relief Act;
 
25.  The Mortgage Loan was underwritten in accordance with the Underwriting Guidelines in effect at the time the Mortgage Loan was originated with exceptions thereto exercised in a prudent manner; and the Mortgage Note and Mortgage are on forms acceptable to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac;
 
26.  The Mortgage Note is not and has not been secured by any collateral except the lien of the corresponding Mortgage on the Mortgaged Property and the security interest of any applicable security agreement or chattel mortgage referred to in (x) above;
 
27.  The Mortgage File contains an appraisal of the related Mortgaged Property which satisfied the standards of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, was on appraisal form 1004 or form 2055 with an interior inspection and was made and signed, prior to the approval of the Mortgage Loan application, by a qualified appraiser, duly appointed by the Seller, who had no interest, direct or indirect in the Mortgaged Property or in any loan made on the security thereof, whose compensation is not affected by the approval or disapproval of the Mortgage Loan and who met the minimum qualifications of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Each appraisal of the Mortgage Loan was made in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989;
 
28.  In the event the Mortgage constitutes a deed of trust, a trustee, duly qualified under applicable law to serve as such, has been properly designated and currently so serves and is named in the Mortgage, and no fees or expenses are or will become payable by the Purchaser to the trustee under the deed of trust, except in connection with a trustee's sale after default by the Mortgagor;
 
29.  No Mortgage Loan contains provisions pursuant to which Monthly Payments are (a) paid or partially paid with funds deposited in any separate account established by the Seller, the Mortgagor, or anyone on behalf of the Mortgagor, (b) paid by any source other than the Mortgagor or (c) contains any other similar provisions which may constitute a “buydown” provision. The Mortgage Loan is not a graduated payment mortgage loan and the Mortgage Loan does not have a shared appreciation or other contingent interest feature;
 
30.  The Mortgagor has executed a statement to the effect that the Mortgagor has received all disclosure materials required by applicable law with respect to the making of fixed rate mortgage loans in the case of Fixed Rate Mortgage Loans, and adjustable rate mortgage loans in the case of Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loans and rescission materials with respect to Refinanced Mortgage Loans, and such statement is and will remain in the Mortgage File;
 
31.  No Mortgage Loan was made in connection with (a) the construction or rehabilitation of a Mortgaged Property or (b) facilitating the trade-in or exchange of a Mortgaged Property;
 
32.  The Seller has no knowledge of any circumstances or condition with respect to the Mortgage, the Mortgaged Property, the Mortgagor or the Mortgagor's credit standing that can reasonably be expected to cause the Mortgage Loan to be an unacceptable investment, cause the Mortgage Loan to become delinquent, or adversely affect the value of the Mortgage Loan;
 
33.  No Mortgage Loan had an LTV or a CLTV at origination in excess of 100%. Except to the extent specified on the Mortgage Loan Schedule, no Mortgage Loan is subject to a lender paid primary mortgage insurance policy;
 
34.  At origination, the Mortgaged Property was lawfully occupied under applicable law and as of the Closing Date, to the best of Seller’s knowledge, the Mortgaged Property is lawfully occupied under applicable law; all inspections, licenses and certificates required to be made or issued with respect to all occupied portions of the Mortgaged Property and, with respect to the use and occupancy of the same, including but not limited to certificates of occupancy, have been made or obtained from the appropriate authorities;
 
35.  No error, omission, misrepresentation, negligence, fraud or similar occurrence with respect to a Mortgage Loan has taken place on the part of any person, including without limitation the Mortgagor, any appraiser, any builder or developer, or any other party involved in the origination of the Mortgage Loan or in the application of any insurance in relation to such Mortgage Loan;
 
36.  The Assignment of Mortgage is in recordable form, except for the name of the assignee which is blank, and is acceptable for recording under the laws of the jurisdiction in which the Mortgaged Property is located;
 
37.  Any principal advances made to the Mortgagor prior to the Cut-off Date have been consolidated with the outstanding principal amount secured by the Mortgage, and the secured principal amount, as consolidated, bears a single interest rate and single repayment term. The lien of the Mortgage securing the consolidated principal amount is expressly insured as having first or second (as indicated on the Mortgage Loan Schedule) lien priority by a title insurance policy, an endorsement to the policy insuring the mortgagee's consolidated interest or by other title evidence acceptable to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The consolidated principal amount does not exceed the original principal amount of the Mortgage Loan plus any Negative Amortization;
 
38.  If the Residential Dwelling on the Mortgaged Property is a condominium unit or a unit in a planned unit development (other than a de minimis planned unit development) such condominium or planned unit development project meets the eligibility requirements of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac;
 
39.  The source of the down payment with respect to each Mortgage Loan has been fully verified by the Seller;
 
40.  Interest on each Mortgage Loan is calculated on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months;
 
41.  The Mortgaged Property is in material compliance with all applicable environmental laws pertaining to environmental hazards including, without limitation, asbestos, and neither the Seller nor, to the Seller’s knowledge, the related Mortgagor, has received any notice of any violation or potential violation of such law;
 
42.  The Seller shall, at its own expense, cause each Mortgage Loan to be covered by a Tax Service Contract which is assignable to the Purchaser or its designee; provided however, that if the Seller fails to purchase such Tax Service Contract, the Seller shall be required to reimburse the Purchaser for all costs and expenses incurred by the Purchaser in connection with the purchase of any such Tax Service Contract. The Purchaser shall be responsible for any costs incurred in connection with changing the provider of the Tax Service Contract for any Mortgage Loan that is covered by a Tax Service Contract.
 
43.  Each Mortgage Loan is covered by a Flood Zone Service Contract which is assignable to the Purchaser or its designee or, for each Mortgage Loan not covered by such Flood Zone Service Contract, the Seller agrees to purchase such Flood Zone Service Contract;
 
44.  No Mortgage Loan is (a)(1) subject to the provisions of the Homeownership and Equity Protection Act of 1994 as amended (“HOEPA”) or (2) has an APR or total points and fees that are equal to or exceeds the HOEPA thresholds (as defined in 12 CFR 226.32 (a)(1)(i) and (ii)), (b) a “high cost” mortgage loan, “covered” mortgage loan, “high risk home” mortgage loan, or “predatory” mortgage loan or any other comparable term, no matter how defined under any federal, state or local law, (c) subject to any comparable federal, state or local statutes or regulations, or any other statute or regulation providing for heightened regulatory scrutiny or assignee liability to holders of such mortgage loans, or (d) a High Cost Loan or Covered Loan, as applicable (as such terms are defined in the current Standard & Poor’s LEVELS® Glossary Revised, Appendix E);
 
45.  No predatory, abusive, or deceptive lending practices, including but not limited to, the extension of credit to a Mortgagor without regard for the Mortgagor’s ability to repay the Mortgage Loan and the extension of credit to a Mortgagor which has no apparent benefit to the Mortgagor, were employed in connection with the origination of the Mortgage Loan. Each Mortgage Loan is in compliance with the anti-predatory lending eligibility for purchase requirements of the Fannie Mae Guides;
 
46.  The debt-to-income ratio of the related Mortgagor was not greater than 60% at the origination of the related Mortgage Loan;
 
47.  No Mortgagor was required to purchase any credit insurance product (e.g., life, mortgage, disability, accident, unemployment or health insurance product) or debt cancellation agreement as a condition of obtaining the extension of credit. No Mortgagor obtained a prepaid single premium credit insurance policy (e.g., life, mortgage, disability, accident, unemployment or health insurance) or debt cancellation agreement in connection with the origination of the Mortgage Loan. No proceeds from any Mortgage Loan were used to purchase single premium credit insurance policies ) or debt cancellation agreements as part of the origination of, or as a condition to closing, such Mortgage Loan;
 
48.  [Reserved];
 
49.  The Mortgage contains an enforceable provision for the acceleration of the payment of the unpaid principal balance of the Mortgage Loan in the event that the Mortgaged Property is sold or transferred without the prior written consent of the mortgagee thereunder;
 
50.  The Mortgage Loan complies with all applicable consumer credit statutes and regulations, including, without limitation, the respective Uniform Consumer Credit Code laws in effect in Alabama, Colorado, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Utah, West Virginia and Wyoming, has been originated by a properly licensed entity, and in all other respects, complies with all of the material requirements of any such applicable laws;
 
51.  The information set forth in the Mortgage Loan Schedule as to Prepayment Charges is complete, true and correct in all material respects and each Prepayment Charge is permissible, enforceable and collectable in accordance with its terms upon the Mortgagor’s full and voluntary principal payment under applicable law;
 
52.  The Mortgage Loan was not prepaid in full prior to the Closing Date and the Seller has not received notification from a Mortgagor that a prepayment in full shall be made after the Closing Date;
 
53.  No Mortgage Loan is secured by cooperative housing, commercial property or mixed use property;
 
54.  Each Mortgage Loan is eligible for sale in the secondary market or for inclusion in a Securitization Transaction under customary secondary market terms and conditions;
 
55.  Except as set forth on the related Mortgage Loan Schedule, none of the Mortgage Loans are subject to a Prepayment Charge. For any Mortgage Loan originated prior to October 1, 2002 that is subject to a Prepayment Charge, such Prepayment Charge does not extend beyond five (5) years after the date of origination. For any Mortgage Loan originated on or following October 1, 2002 that is subject to a Prepayment Charge, such Prepayment Charge does not extend beyond three (3) years after the date of origination. With respect to any Mortgage Loan that contains a provision permitting imposition of a premium upon a prepayment prior to maturity: (i) prior to the Mortgage Loan’s origination, the Mortgagor agreed to such premium in exchange for a monetary benefit, including but not limited to a rate or fee reduction, (ii) prior to the Mortgage Loan’s origination, the Mortgagor was offered the option of obtaining a Mortgage Loan that did not require payment of such a premium, (iii) the prepayment premium is disclosed to the Mortgagor in the loan documents pursuant to applicable state and federal law, and (iv) notwithstanding any state or federal law to the contrary, the Seller shall not impose such Prepayment Charge in any instance when the mortgage debt is accelerated as the result of the Mortgagor’s default in making the loan payments;
 
56.  To the extent applicable, the Seller has complied with all applicable anti-money laundering laws and regulations, including without limitation the USA Patriot Act of 2001 (collectively, the “Anti-Money Laundering Laws”); the Seller, if required, has established an anti-money laundering compliance program as and to the extent required by the Anti-Money Laundering Laws, has conducted the requisite due diligence in connection with the origination of each Mortgage Loan for purposes of the Anti-Money Laundering Laws, including with respect to the legitimacy of the applicable Mortgagor and the origin of the assets used by the said Mortgagor to purchase the Mortgaged Property, and maintains, and will maintain, sufficient information to identify the applicable Mortgagor for purposes of the Anti-Money Laundering Laws. No Mortgage Loan is subject to nullification pursuant to Executive Order 13224 (the “Executive Order”) or the regulations promulgated by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the United States Department of the Treasury (the “OFAC Regulations”) or in violation of the Executive Order or the OFAC Regulations, and no Mortgagor is subject to the provisions of such Executive Order or the OFAC Regulations nor listed as a “blocked person” for purposes of the OFAC Regulations;
 
57.  No Mortgagor was encouraged or required to select a Mortgage Loan product offered by the Mortgage Loan's originator which is a higher cost product designed for less creditworthy borrowers, unless at the time of the Mortgage Loan’s origination, such Mortgagor did not qualify taking into account credit history and debt to income ratios for a lower cost credit product then offered by the Mortgage Loan’s originator or any affiliate of the Mortgage Loan’s originator. If, at the time of loan application, the Mortgagor may have qualified for a for a lower cost credit product then offered by any mortgage lending affiliate of the Mortgage Loan's originator, the Mortgage Loan's originator referred the Mortgagor’s application to such affiliate for underwriting consideration. With respect to any Mortgage Loan, the Mortgagor was assigned the highest credit grade available with respect to a mortgage loan product offered by such Mortgage Loan’s originator, based on a comprehensive assessment of risk factors, including the Mortgagor’s credit history;
 
58.  The methodology used in underwriting the extension of credit for each Mortgage Loan employs objective mathematical principles which relate the Mortgagor's income, assets and liabilities to the proposed payment and such underwriting methodology does not rely on the extent of the Mortgagor’s equity in the collateral as the principal determining factor in approving such credit extension. Such underwriting methodology confirmed that at the time of origination (application/approval) the Mortgagor had a reasonable ability to make timely payments on the Mortgage Loan;
 
59.  With respect to each Mortgage Loan, the Seller has fully and accurately furnished complete information (i.e., favorable and unfavorable) on the related borrower credit files to Equifax, Experian and Trans Union Credit Information Company, in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and its implementing regulations, on a monthly basis and, for each Mortgage Loan, the Seller will furnish, in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and its implementing regulations, accurate and complete information on its borrower credit files to Equifax, Experian, and Trans Union Credit Information Company, on a monthly basis;
 
60.  All points and fees related to each Mortgage Loan were disclosed in writing to the related Borrower in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Except to the extent set forth on the Mortgage Loan Schedule, no related Borrower was charged “points and fees” (whether or not financed) in an amount greater than (a) $1,000 or (b) 5% of the principal amount of such loan, whichever is greater, such 5% limitation is calculated in accordance with Fannie Mae’s anti-predatory lending requirements as set forth in the Fannie Mae Guides. For purposes of this representation, “points and fees” (a) include origination, underwriting, broker and finder’s fees and other charges that the lender imposed as a condition of making the loan, whether they are paid to the lender or a third party, and (b) exclude bona fide discount points, fees paid for actual services rendered in connection with the origination of the mortgage (such as attorneys’ fees, notaries fees and fees paid for property appraisals, credit reports, surveys, title examinations and extracts, flood and tax certifications, and home inspections); the cost of mortgage insurance or credit-risk price adjustments; the costs of title, hazard, and flood insurance policies; state and local transfer taxes or fees; escrow deposits for the future payment of taxes and insurance premiums; and other miscellaneous fees and charges that, in total, do not exceed 0.25 percent of the loan amount. All points, fees and charges (including finance charges) and whether or not financed, assessed, collected or to be collected in connection with the origination and servicing of each Mortgage Loan were disclosed in writing to the related Mortgagor in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations;
 
61.  The Seller will transmit full-file credit reporting data for each Mortgage Loan pursuant to Fannie Mae Guide Announcement 95-19 and for each Mortgage Loan, Seller agrees it shall report one of the following statuses each month as follows: new origination, current, delinquent (30-, 60-, 90-days, etc.), foreclosed, or charged-off;
 
62.  With respect to any Mortgage Loan which is secured by manufactured housing, if such Mortgage Loans are permitted hereunder, such Mortgage Loan satisfies the requirements for inclusion in residential mortgage backed securities transactions rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services and such manufactured housing is the principal residence of the Mortgagor at the time of the origination of the Mortgage Loan;
 
63.  Each Mortgage Loan constitutes a “qualified mortgage” under Section 860G(a)(3)(A) of the Code and Treasury Regulation Section 1.860G-2(a)(1);
 
64.  No Mortgage Loan is secured by real property or secured by a manufactured home located in the state of Georgia unless (x) such Mortgage Loan was originated prior to October 1, 2002 or after March 6, 2003, or (y) the property securing the Mortgage Loan is not, nor will be, occupied by the Mortgagor as the Mortgagor’s principal dwelling. No Mortgage Loan is a “High Cost Home Loan” as defined in the Georgia Fair Lending Act, as amended (the “Georgia Act”). Each Mortgage Loan that is a “Home Loan” under the Georgia Act complies with all applicable provisions of the Georgia Act. No Mortgage Loan secured by owner occupied real property or an owner occupied manufactured home located in the State of Georgia was originated (or modified) on or after October 1, 2002 through and including March 6, 2003;
 
65.  No Mortgage Loan is a “High-Cost” loan as defined under the New York Banking Law Section 6-1, effective as of April 1, 2003;
 
66.  No Mortgage Loan (a) is secured by property located in the State of New York; (b) had an unpaid principal balance at origination of $300,000 or less, and (c) has an application date on or after April 1, 2003, the terms of which Mortgage Loan equal or exceed either the APR or the points and fees threshold for “high-cost home loans”, as defined in Section 6-1 of the New York State Banking Law;
 
67.  No Mortgage Loan is a “High Cost Home Loan” as defined in the Arkansas Home Loan Protection Act effective July 16, 2003 (Act 1340 or 2003);
 
68.  No Mortgage Loan is a “High Cost Home Loan” as defined in the Kentucky high-cost loan statute effective June 24, 2003 (Ky. Rev. Stat. Section 360.100);
 
69.  No Mortgage Loan secured by property located in the State of Nevada is a “home loan” as defined in the Nevada Assembly Bill No. 284;
 
70.  No Mortgage Loan is a “manufactured housing loan” or “home improvement home loan” pursuant to the New Jersey Home Ownership Act. No Mortgage Loan is a “High-Cost Home Loan” or a refinanced “Covered Home Loan,” in each case, as defined in the New Jersey Home Ownership Act effective November 27, 2003 (N.J.S.A. 46;10B-22 et seq.);
 
71.  No Mortgage Loan is a subsection 10 mortgage under the Oklahoma Home Ownership and Equity protection Act;
 
72.  No Mortgage Loan is a “High-Cost Home Loan” as defined in the New Mexico Home Loan Protection Act effective January 1, 2004 (N.M. Stat. Ann. §§ 58-21A-1 et seq.);
 
73.  No Mortgage Loan is a “High-Risk Home Loan” as defined in the Illinois High-Risk Home Loan Act effective January 1, 2004 (815 Ill. Comp. Stat. 137/1 et seq.);
 
74.  No Loan that is secured by property located within the State of Maine meets the definition of a (i) “high-rate, high-fee” mortgage loan under Article VIII, Title 9-A of the Maine Consumer Credit Code or (ii) “High-Cost Home Loan” as defined under the Maine House Bill 383 L.D. 494, effective as of September 13, 2003;
 
75.  With respect to any Loan for which a mortgage loan application was submitted by the Mortgagor after April 1, 2004, no such Loan secured by Mortgaged Property in the State of Illinois which has a Loan Interest Rate in excess of 8.0% per annum has lender-imposed fees (or other charges) in excess of 3.0% of the original principal balance of the Loan;
 
76.  No Mortgage Loan is a “High Cost Home Mortgage Loan” as defined in the Massachusetts Predatory Home Loan Practices Act, effective November 7, 2004 (Mass. Ann. Laws Ch. 183C). No Mortgage Loan secured by a Mortgaged Property located in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts was made to pay off or refinance an existing loan or other debt of the related borrower (as the term “borrower” is defined in the regulations promulgated by the Massachusetts Secretary of State in connection with Massachusetts House Bill 4880 (2004)) unless either (1) (a) the related Mortgage Interest Rate (that would be effective once the introductory rate expires, with respect to Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loans) did or would not exceed by more than 2.25% the yield on United States Treasury securities having comparable periods of maturity to the maturity of the related Mortgage Loan as of the fifteenth day of the month immediately preceding the month in which the application for the extension of credit was received by the related lender or (b) the Mortgage Loan is an “open-end home loan” (as such term is used in the Massachusetts House Bill 4880 (2004)) and the related Mortgage Note provides that the related Mortgage Interest Rate may not exceed at any time the Prime rate index as published in The Wall Street Journal plus a margin of one percent, or (2) such Mortgage Loan is in the "borrower's interest," as documented by a "borrower's interest worksheet" for the particular Mortgage Loan, which worksheet incorporates the factors set forth in Massachusetts House Bill 4880 (2004) and the regulations promulgated thereunder for determining "borrower's interest," and otherwise complies in all material respects with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts;
 
77.  No Loan is a “High Cost Home Loan” as defined by the Indiana Home Loan Practices Act, effective January 1, 2005 ( Ind. Code Ann. §§ 24-9-1 et seq.);
 
78.  The Mortgagor has not made or caused to be made any payment in the nature of an “average” or “yield spread premium” to a mortgage broker or a like Person which has not been fully disclosed to the Mortgagor;
 
79.  The sale or transfer of the Mortgage Loan by the Seller complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations governing such sale or transfer, including, without limitation, the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (“FACT Act”) and the Fair Credit Reporting Act, each as may be amended from time to time, and the Seller has not received any actual or constructive notice of any identity theft, fraud, or other misrepresentation in connection with such Mortgage Loan or any party thereto;
 
80.  With respect to each MOM Loan, a MIN has been assigned by MERS and such MIN is accurately provided on the Mortgage Loan Schedule. The related Assignment of Mortgage to MERS has been duly and properly recorded, or has been delivered for recording to the applicable recording office;
 
81.  With respect to each MOM Loan, Seller has not received any notice of liens or legal actions with respect to such Mortgage Loan and no such notices have been electronically posted by MERS;
 
82.  With respect to each second lien Mortgage Loan, either no consent for the Mortgage Loan is required by the holder of the first lien or such consent has been obtained and is contained in the Mortgage File; and
 
83.  No Mortgagor agreed to submit to arbitration to resolve any dispute arising out of or relating in any way to the Mortgage Loan transaction. No Mortgage Loan is subject to any mandatory arbitration.
 

 
EXHIBIT D
 
MORTGAGE LOAN SCHEDULE
 

Previously Filed




EXHIBIT E
 
REQUEST FOR RELEASE (DEUTSCHE BANK)
 
 
To:
 
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company
1761 East St. Andrew Place
Santa Ana, California 92705-4934

 
 
Re:
 
Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of March 1, 2006, among Financial Asset Securities Corp. as Depositor, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Master Servicer, Servicer and Trust Administrator and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, a national banking association, as Trustee
 
In connection with the administration of the Mortgage Loans held by you as Trustee pursuant to the above-captioned Pooling and Servicing Agreement, we request the release, and hereby acknowledge receipt of the Trustee’s Mortgage File Or the Mortgage Loan described below, for the reason indicated. Any payments received in connection with this Request for Release of documents have been or will be deposited into the Collection Account for the benefit of the Trust.
 
Mortgage Loan Number:
 
Mortgagor Name, Address & Zip Code:
 
Reason for Requesting Documents (check one):
 
_________1.
 
Mortgage Paid in Full
 
 
_________2.
 
Foreclosure
 
 
_________3.
 
Substitution
 
 
_________4.
 
Other Liquidation (Repurchases, etc.)
 
 
_________5.
 
Nonliquidation
 
Reason:_____________________
 
Address to which Trustee should deliver
 
the Trustee’s Mortgage File:
 
 
 

 




 
 
By:
 
   
(authorized signer)
     
 
Issuer:
 
     
 
Address:
 
     
     
     
 
Date:
 
     

 
Trustee
 
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company
 
Please acknowledge the execution of the above request by your signature and date below:
 
     
Signature
 
Date
     
Documents returned to Trustee:
   
     
Trustee
 
Date

 






EXHIBIT F-1
 
FORM OF TRUSTEE’S INITIAL CERTIFICATION
 
April __, 2006
 
Financial Asset Securities Corp.
600 Steamboat Road
Greenwich, Connecticut 06830
 
 
Re:
Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of March 1, 2006, among Financial Asset Securities Corp. as Depositor, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Master Servicer, Servicer and Trust Administrator and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, a national banking association, as Trustee

 
Ladies and Gentlemen:
 
Attached is the Trustee’s preliminary exception report delivered in accordance with Section 2.02 of the referenced Pooling and Servicing Agreement (the “Pooling and Servicing Agreement”). Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement.
 
The Trustee has made no independent examination of any documents contained in each Mortgage File beyond the review specifically required in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement. The Trustee makes no representations as to (i) the validity, legality, sufficiency, enforceability or genuineness of any of the documents contained in the Mortgage File pertaining to the Mortgage Loans identified on the Mortgage Loan Schedule, (ii) the collectability, insurability, effectiveness or suitability of any such Mortgage Loan or (iii) whether any Mortgage File includes any of the documents specified in clause (vi) of Section 2.01 of the Pooling and Servicing Agreement.
 
 
[DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY] [JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.]
     
     
 
By:
 
 
Name:
 
 
Title:
 






EXHIBIT F-2
 
FORM OF TRUSTEE’S FINAL CERTIFICATION
 
________________
 
[Date]
 
Financial Asset Securities Corp.
600 Steamboat Road
Greenwich, Connecticut 06830
 
 
Re:
 
Pooling and Servicing Agreement (the “Pooling and Servicing Agreement”), dated as of March 1, 2006 among Financial Asset Securities Corp., as Depositor, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Master Servicer, Servicer and Trust Administrator and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee with respect to Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-2

Ladies and Gentlemen:
In accordance with Section 2.02 of the Pooling and Servicing Agreement, the undersigned, as Trustee, hereby certifies that as to each Mortgage Loan listed in the Mortgage Loan Schedule (other than any Mortgage loan paid in full or listed on Schedule I hereto) it (or its custodian) has received the applicable documents listed in Section 2.01 of the Pooling and Servicing Agreement.
 
The undersigned hereby certifies that as to each Mortgage Loan identified on the Mortgage Loan Schedule, other than any Mortgage Loan listed on Schedule I hereto, it has reviewed the documents listed above and has determined that each such document appears to be complete and, based on an examination of such documents, the information set forth in items 1, 3, 10, 11 and 15 of the definition of Mortgage Loan Schedule in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement accurately reflects information in the Mortgage File.
 
Capitalized words and phrases used herein shall have the respective meanings assigned to them in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement. This Certificate is qualified in all respects by the terms of said Pooling and Servicing Agreement.
 
 
[DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY] [JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.]
     
     
 
By:
 
 
Name:
 
 
Title:
 

 

 



EXHIBIT F-3
 
FORM OF RECEIPT OF MORTGAGE NOTE
 
Financial Asset Securities Corp.
600 Steamboat Road
Greenwich, Connecticut 06830
 
 
Re:
 
Soundivew Home Loan Trust 2006-2,
Asset-Backed Certificates Series 2006-2
 
Ladies and Gentlemen:
 
Pursuant to Section 2.01 of the Pooling and Servicing Agreement (the “Pooling and Servicing Agreement”), dated as of March 1, 2006 among Financial Asset Securities Corp., as Depositor, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Master Servicer, Servicer and Trust Administrator and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, we hereby acknowledge the receipt of the original Mortgage Notes (a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 1) with any exceptions thereto listed on Exhibit 2.
 
 
[DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY] [JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.]
     
     
 
By:
 
 
Name:
 
 
Title:
 

 




EXHIBIT G
 
[RESERVED]
 





EXHIBIT H
 
FORM OF LOST NOTE AFFIDAVIT
 
Personally appeared before me the undersigned authority to administer oaths, __________________ who first being duly sworn deposes and says: Deponent is __________________________ of ____________________________, successor by merger to _________________________ (“Seller”) and who has personal knowledge of the facts set out in this affidavit.
 
On _________________________________, _________________________________ did execute and deliver a promissory note in the principal amount of $____________________.
 
That said note has been misplaced or lost through causes unknown and is presently lost and unavailable after diligent search has been made. Seller’s records show that an amount of principal and interest on said note is still presently outstanding, due, and unpaid, and Seller is still owner and holder in due course of said lost note.
 
Seller executes this Affidavit for the purpose of inducing Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as trustee on behalf of Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2, Asset-Backed Certificates Series 2006-2, to accept the transfer of the above described loan from Seller.
 
Seller agrees to indemnify Deutsche Bank National Trust Company and Financial Asset Securities Corp. harmless for any losses incurred by such parties resulting from the above described promissory note has been lost or misplaced.
 
By:
 
 
 
   

STATE OF
)
 
) SS:
COUNTY OF
 
)
 
On this ______ day of ______________, 20_, before me, a Notary Public, in and for said County and State, appeared , who acknowledged the extension of the foregoing and who, having been duly sworn, states that any representations therein contained are true.
 
Witness my hand and Notarial Seal this _________ day of 20__.
 
 
 

 
My commission expires __________________________.
 






EXHIBIT I
 
FORM OF LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY
 
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that [NAME OF MORTGAGEE, ASSIGNEE OR LAST ENDORSEE, AS APPLICABLE], [a ___________________ corporation][a national banking organization], having its principal place of business at __________________________, (the “Undersigned”), pursuant to that Pooling and Servicing Agreement (the “Pooling and Servicing Agreement”) among Financial Asset Securities Corp. (the “Owner”), Deutsche Bank National Trust Company and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (“Wells Fargo”), hereby constitutes and appoints Wells Fargo, by and through Wells Fargo’s officers, the Undersigned's true and lawful Attorney-in-Fact, in the Undersigned's name, place and stead, as their interests may appear, and for the Undersigned's respective benefit, in connection with all Mortgage Loans serviced by Wells Fargo pursuant to the Pooling and Servicing Agreement, for the purpose of performing all acts and executing all documents in the name of the Undersigned as may be customarily and reasonably necessary and appropriate to effectuate the following enumerated transactions in respect of any of the mortgages, deeds of trust or security instrument (each a “Mortgage” or a “Deed of Trust” respectively) and promissory notes secured thereby (each a “Mortgage Note”) for which the Undersigned is acting as Servicer pursuant to the Pooling and Servicing Agreement (whether the Undersigned is named therein as mortgagee or beneficiary or has become mortgagee by virtue of endorsement of the Mortgage Note secured by any such Mortgage or Deed of Trust) all subject to the terms of the related Pooling and Servicing Agreement.
 
This appointment shall apply to the following enumerated transactions only:
 
1. The modification or re-recording of a Mortgage or Deed of Trust, where said modification or re-recording is for the purpose of correcting the Mortgage or Deed of Trust to conform same to the original intent of the parties thereto or to correct title errors discovered after such title insurance was issued and said modification or re-recording, in either instance, does not adversely affect the lien of the Mortgage or Deed of Trust as insured.
 
2. The subordination of the lien of a Mortgage or Deed of Trust to an easement in favor of a public utility company or a governmental agency or authority thereunder with powers of eminent domain; this section shall include, without limitation, the execution of partial satisfaction/release, partial reconveyances or the execution of requests to trustees to accomplish same.
 
3. The conveyance of the properties to the mortgage insurer, or the closing of the title to the property to be acquired as real estate owned, or conveyance of title to real estate owned.
 
4. The completion of loan assumption agreements.
 
5. The full satisfaction/release of a Mortgage or Deed of Trust or full reconveyance upon payment and discharge of all sums secured thereby, including, without limitation, cancellation of the related Mortgage Note.
 
6. The assignment of any Mortgage or Deed of Trust and the related Mortgage Note, in connection with the repurchase of the mortgage loan secured and evidenced thereby.
 
7. The full assignment of a Mortgage or Deed of Trust upon payment and discharge of all sums secured thereby in conjunction with the refinancing thereof, including, without limitation, the assignment of the related Mortgage Note.
 
8. With respect to a Mortgage or Deed of Trust, the foreclosure, the taking of a deed in lieu of foreclosure, or the completion of judicial or non-judicial foreclosure or termination, cancellation or rescission of any such foreclosure, including, without limitation, any and all of the following acts:
 
a) the substitution of trustee(s) serving under a Deed of Trust, in accordance with state law and the Deed of Trust;
b) the preparation and issuance of statements of breach or non-performance;
c) the preparation and filing of notices of default and/or notices of sale;
d) the cancellation/rescission of notices of default and/or notices of sale;
e) the taking of a deed in lieu of foreclosure; and
f) the preparation and execution of such other documents and performance of such other actions as may be necessary under the terms of the Mortgage, Deed of Trust or state law to expeditiously complete said transactions in paragraphs 8(a) through 8(e) above.
 
9. The full assignment of a Mortgage or Deed of Trust upon sale of a loan pursuant to a mortgage loan sale agreement for the sale of a loan or pool of loans, including, without limitation, the assignment of the related Mortgage Note.
 
The Undersigned gives said Attorney-in-Fact full power and authority to execute such instruments and to do and perform all and every act and thing necessary and proper to carry into effect the power or powers granted by or under this Limited Power of Attorney, each subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the related Pooling and Servicing Agreement and in accordance with the standard of care applicable to the servicer in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement as fully as the undersigned might or could do, and hereby does ratify and confirm to all that said Attorney-in-Fact shall lawfully do or cause to be done by authority hereof. This Limited Power of Attorney shall be effective as of [SERVICING TRANSFER EFFECTIVE DATE].
 
Nothing contained herein shall (i) limit in any manner any indemnification provided by Wells Fargo to the Owner under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement, or (ii) be construed to grant Wells Fargo the power to initiate or defend any suit, litigation or proceeding in the name of the Undersigned except as specifically provided for herein or under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement.
 
Wells Fargo hereby agrees to indemnify and hold the Undersigned and its directors, officers, employees and agents harmless from and against any and all liabilities, obligations, losses, damages, penalties, actions, judgments, suits, costs, expenses or disbursements of any kind or nature whatsoever incurred by reason or result of or in connection with the exercise by Wells Fargo of the powers granted to it hereunder. The foregoing indemnity shall survive the termination of this Limited Power of Attorney and the Pooling and Servicing Agreement or the earlier resignation or removal of the Undersigned under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement.
 
Any third party without actual notice of fact to the contrary may rely upon the exercise of the power granted under this Limited Power of Attorney; and may be satisfied that this Limited Power of Attorney shall continue in full force and effect and has not been revoked unless an instrument of revocation has been made in writing by the undersigned, and such third party put on notice thereof. This Limited Power of Attorney shall be in addition to and shall not revoke or in any way limit the authority granted by any previous power of attorney executed by the Undersigned.
 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, ____________________ pursuant to the Pooling and Servicing Agreement, has caused its corporate seal to be hereto affixed and these presents to be signed and acknowledged in its name and behalf by ______________________, its duly elected and authorized _________________________ this ___ day of _________________, 2006.
 
By:_____________________________________
Name: ______________________
Title: ___________________________
 
Acknowledged and Agreed
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

By:_________________________
Name:
Title:
 

 




EXHIBIT J
 
FORM OF INVESTMENT LETTER [NON-RULE 144A]
 
[DATE]
 
Financial Asset Securities Corp.
600 Steamboat Road
Greenwich, Connecticut 06830
 
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Sixth Street and Marquette Avenue
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55479
Attn: Corporate Trust Services—
Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2
 
 
Re:
 
Soundivew Home Loan Trust 2006-2,
Asset-Backed Certificates Series 2006-2
 
Ladies and Gentlemen:
 
In connection with our acquisition of the above-captioned Certificates, we certify that (a) we understand that the Certificates are not being registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”), or any state securities laws and are being transferred to us in a transaction that is exempt from the registration requirements of the Act and any such laws, (b) we are an “accredited investor,” as defined in Regulation D under the Act, and have such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters that we are capable of evaluating the merits and risks of investments in the Certificates, (c) we have had the opportunity to ask questions of and receive answers from the Depositor concerning the purchase of the Certificates and all matters relating thereto or any additional information deemed necessary to our decision to purchase the Certificates, (d) we are not an employee benefit plan that is subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, or a plan that is subject to Section 4975 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, nor are we acting on behalf of any such plan, (e) we are acquiring the Certificates for investment for our own account and not with a view to any distribution of such Certificates (but without prejudice to our right at all times to sell or otherwise dispose of the Certificates in accordance with clause (g) below), (f) we have not offered or sold any Certificates to, or solicited offers to buy any Certificates from, any person, or otherwise approached or negotiated with any person with respect thereto, or taken any other action which would result in a violation of Section 5 of the Act, and (g) we will not sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of any Certificates unless (1) such sale, transfer or other disposition is made pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Act or is exempt from such registration requirements, and if requested, we will at our expense provide an opinion of counsel satisfactory to the addressees of this Certificate that such sale, transfer or other disposition may be made pursuant to an exemption from the Act, (2) the purchaser or transferee of such Certificate has executed and delivered to you a certificate to substantially the same effect as this certificate, and (3) the purchaser or transferee has otherwise complied with any conditions for transfer set forth in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement.
 
 
Very truly yours,
 
[NAME OF TRANSFEREE]
 
 
Authorized Officer

 




FORM OF RULE 144A INVESTMENT LETTER
 
[DATE]
 
Financial Asset Securities Corp.
600 Steamboat Road
Greenwich, Connecticut 06830
 
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Sixth Street and Marquette Avenue
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55479
Attn: Corporate Trust Services—
Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2
 
 
Re:
 
Soundivew Home Loan Trust 2006-2,
Asset-Backed Certificates Series 2006-2
 
Ladies and Gentlemen:
 
In connection with our acquisition of the above Certificates we certify that (a) we understand that the Certificates are not being registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”), or any state securities laws and are being transferred to us in a transaction that is exempt from the registration requirements of the Act and any such laws, (b) we have had the opportunity to ask questions of and receive answers from the Depositor concerning the purchase of the Certificates and all matters relating thereto or any additional information deemed necessary to our decision to purchase the Certificates, (c) we are not an employee benefit plan that is subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, or a plan that is subject to Section 4975 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, nor are we acting on behalf of any such plan, (d) we have not, nor has anyone acting on our behalf offered, transferred, pledged, sold or otherwise disposed of the Certificates, any interest in the Certificates or any other similar security to, or solicited any offer to buy or accept a transfer, pledge or other disposition of the Certificates, any interest in the Certificates or any other similar security from, or otherwise approached or negotiated with respect to the Certificates, any interest in the Certificates or any other similar security with, any person in any manner, or made any general solicitation by means of general advertising or in any other manner, or taken any other action, that would constitute a distribution of the Certificates under the Securities Act or that would render the disposition of the Certificates a violation of Section 5 of the Securities Act or require registration pursuant thereto, nor will act, nor has authorized or will authorize any person to act, in such manner with respect to the Certificates, (e) we are a “qualified institutional buyer” as that term is defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act and have completed either of the forms of certification to that effect attached hereto as Annex 1 or Annex 2. We are aware that the sale to us is being made in reliance on Rule 144A. We are acquiring the Certificates for our own account or for resale pursuant to Rule 144A and further, understand that such Certificates may be resold, pledged or transferred only (i) to a person reasonably believed to be a qualified institutional buyer that purchases for its own account or for the account of a qualified institutional buyer to whom notice is given that the resale, pledge or transfer is being made in reliance on Rule 144A, or (ii) pursuant to another exemption from registration under the Securities Act.
 
 
Very truly yours,
 
[NAME OF TRANSFEREE]
 
 
Authorized Officer


 




ANNEX 1 TO EXHIBIT J
 
QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER STATUS UNDER SEC RULE 144A
 

 
[For Transferees Other Than Registered Investment Companies]

The undersigned (the “Buyer”) hereby certifies as follows to the parties listed in the Rule 144A Transferee Certificate to which this certification relates with respect to the Certificates described therein:
 
1.     As indicated below, the undersigned is the President, Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President or other executive officer of the Buyer.
 
2.     In connection with purchases by the Buyer, the Buyer is a “qualified institutional buyer” as that term is defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“Rule 144A”) because (i) the Buyer owned and/or invested on a discretionary basis $                    1  in securities (except for the excluded securities referred to below) as of the end of the Buyer’s most recent fiscal year (such amount being calculated in accordance with Rule 144A and (ii) the Buyer satisfies the criteria in the category marked below.
 
_________ Corporation, etc. The Buyer is a corporation (other than a bank, savings and loan association or similar institution), Massachusetts or similar business trust, partnership, or charitable organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
 
_________ Bank. The Buyer (a) is a national bank or banking institution organized under the laws of any State, territory or the District of Columbia, the business of which is substantially confined to banking and is supervised by the State or territorial banking commission or similar official or is a foreign bank or equivalent institution, and (b) has an audited net worth of at least $25,000,000 as demonstrated in its latest annual financial statements, a copy of which is attached hereto.
 
_________ Savings and Loan. The Buyer (a) is a savings and loan association, building and loan association, cooperative bank, homestead association or similar institution, which is supervised and examined by a State or Federal authority having supervision over any such institutions or is a foreign savings and loan association or equivalent institution and (b) has an audited net worth of at least $25,000,000 as demonstrated in its latest annual financial statements, a copy of which is attached hereto.
 
_________ Broker-Dealer. The Buyer is a dealer registered pursuant to Section 15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
 
_________ Insurance Company. The Buyer is an insurance company whose primary and predominant business activity is the writing of insurance or the reinsuring of risks underwritten by insurance companies and which is subject to supervision by the insurance commissioner or a similar official or agency of a State, territory or the District of Columbia.
 
_________ State or Local Plan. The Buyer is a plan established and maintained by a State, its political subdivisions, or any agency or instrumentality of the State or its political subdivisions, for the benefit of its employees.
 
_________ ERISA Plan. The Buyer is an employee benefit plan within the meaning of Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.
 
Investment Advisor. The Buyer is an investment advisor registered under the Investment Advisors Act of 1940.
 
_________ Small Business Investment Company. Buyer is a small business investment company licensed by the U.S. Small Business Administration under Section 301(c) or (d) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958.
 
_________ Business Development Company. Buyer is a business development company as defined in Section 202(a)(22) of the Investment Advisors Act of 1940.
 
3.       The term “SECURITIES” as used herein DOES NOT INCLUDE (i) securities of issuers that are affiliated with the Buyer, (ii) securities that are part of an unsold allotment to or subscription by the Buyer, if the Buyer is a dealer, (iii) securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. or any instrumentality thereof, (iv) bank deposit notes and certificates of deposit (v) loan participations, (vi) repurchase agreements, (vii) securities owned but subject to a repurchase agreement and (viii) currency, interest rate and commodity swaps.
 
4.     For purposes of determining the aggregate amount of securities owned and/or invested on a discretionary basis by the Buyer, the Buyer used the cost of such securities to the Buyer and did not include any of the securities referred to in the preceding paragraph, except (i) where the Buyer reports its securities holdings in its financial statements on the basis of their market value, and (ii) no current information with respect to the cost of those securities has been published. If clause (ii) in the preceding sentence applies, the securities may be valued at market. Further, in determining such aggregate amount, the Buyer may have included securities owned by subsidiaries of the Buyer, but only if such subsidiaries are consolidated with the Buyer in its financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and if the investments of such subsidiaries are managed under the Buyer’s direction. However, such securities were not included if the Buyer is a majority-owned, consolidated subsidiary of another enterprise and the Buyer is not itself a reporting company under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
 
5.    The Buyer acknowledges that it is familiar with Rule 144A and understands that the seller to it and other parties related to the Certificates are relying and will continue to rely on the statements made herein because one or more sales to the Buyer may be in reliance on Rule 144A.
 
6.    Until the date of purchase of the Rule 144A Securities, the Buyer will notify each of the parties to which this certification is made of any changes in the information and conclusions herein. Until such notice is given, the Buyer’s purchase of the Certificates will constitute a reaffirmation of this certification as of the date of such purchase. In addition, if the Buyer is a bank or savings and loan is provided above, the Buyer agrees that it will furnish to such parties updated annual financial statements promptly after they become available.
 
 
 
 
Print Name of Buyer
 
By:
 
 
Name:
 
 
 
 
Title:
 
 
Date:
 
 


1 Buyer must own and/or invest on a discretionary basis at least $100,000,000 in securities unless Buyer is a dealer, and, in that case, Buyer must own and/or invest on a discretionary basis at least $10,000,000 in securities.

 




ANNEX 2 TO EXHIBIT J
 
QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER STATUS UNDER SEC RULE 144A
 
[For Transferees That are Registered Investment Companies]

The undersigned (the “Buyer”) hereby certifies as follows to the parties listed in the Rule 144A Transferee Certificate to which this certification relates with respect to the Certificates described therein:
 
1.    As indicated below, the undersigned is the President, Chief Financial Officer or Senior Vice President of the Buyer or, if the Buyer is a “qualified institutional buyer” as that term is defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“Rule 144A”) because Buyer is part of a Family of Investment Companies (as defined below), is such an officer of the Adviser.
 
2.    In connection with purchases by Buyer, the Buyer is a “qualified institutional buyer” as defined in SEC Rule 144A because (i) the Buyer is an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and (ii) as marked below, the Buyer alone, or the Buyer’s Family of Investment Companies, owned at least $100,000,000 in securities (other than the excluded securities referred to below) as of the end of the Buyer’s most recent fiscal year. For purposes of determining the amount of securities owned by the Buyer or the Buyer’s Family of Investment Companies, the cost of such securities was used, except (i) where the Buyer or the Buyers Family of Investment Companies reports its securities holdings in its financial statements on the basis of their market value, and (ii) no current information with respect to the cost of those securities has been published. If clause (ii) in the preceding sentence applies, the securities may be valued at market.
 
_________ The Buyer owned $_________ in securities (other than the excluded securities referred to below) as of the end of the Buyer’s most recent fiscal year (such amount being calculated in accordance with Rule 144A).
 
_________ The Buyer is part of a Family of Investment Companies which owned in the aggregate $___________ in securities (other than the excluded securities referred to below) as of the end of the Buyer’s most recent fiscal year (such amount being calculated in accordance with Rule 144A).
 
3.    The term “FAMILY OF INVESTMENT COMPANIES” as used herein means two or more registered investment companies (or series thereof) that have the same investment adviser or investment advisers that are affiliated (by virtue of being majority owned subsidiaries of the same parent or because one investment adviser is a majority owned subsidiary of the other).
 
4.    The term “SECURITIES” as used herein does not include (i) securities of issuers that are affiliated with the Buyer or are part of the Buyer’s Family of Investment Companies, (ii) securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. or any instrumentality thereof, (iii) bank deposit notes and certificates of deposit, (iv) loan participations, (v) repurchase agreements, (vi) securities owned but subject to a repurchase agreement and (vii) currency, interest rate and commodity swaps.
 
5.    The Buyer is familiar with Rule 144A and understands that the parties listed in the Rule 144A Transferee Certificate to which this certification relates are relying and will continue to rely on the statements made herein because one or more sales to the Buyer will be in reliance on Rule 144A. In addition, the Buyer will only purchase for the Buyer’s own account.
 
6.    Until the date of purchase of the Certificates, the undersigned will notify the parties listed in the Rule 144A Transferee Certificate to which this certification relates of any changes in the information and conclusions herein. Until such notice is given, the Buyer’s purchase of the Certificates will constitute a reaffirmation of this certification by the undersigned as of the date of such purchase.
 
 
 
 
 
Print Name of Buyer or Adviser
 
By:
 
 
Name:
 
  Title:  
 
 
 
IF AN ADVISER:
     
 
Print Name of Buyer
 
 
 
 
Date:
 
 
 

 




EXHIBIT K
 
FORM OF TRANSFER AFFIDAVIT FOR RESIDUAL CERTIFICATES
PURSUANT TO SECTION 5.02(D)
 
SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2006-2
ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-2
 
STATE OF
)
 
) ss:
COUNTY OF
 
)
 
The undersigned, being first duly sworn, deposes and says as follows:
 
 
1.  The undersigned is an officer of, the proposed Transferee of an Ownership Interest in a Residual Certificate (the “Certificate”) issued pursuant to the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of March 1, 2006 (the “Agreement”), among Financial Asset Securities Corp., as depositor (the “Depositor”), Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as master servicer, servicer and trust administrator (the “Master Servicer”, “Servicer” and “Trust Administrator”) and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as trustee (the “Trustee”). Capitalized terms used, but not defined herein or in Exhibit 1 hereto, shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Agreement. The Transferee has authorized the undersigned to make this affidavit on behalf of the Transferee for the benefit of the Depositor and the Trustee.
 
2.  The Transferee is, as of the date hereof, and will be, as of the date of the Transfer, a Permitted Transferee. The Transferee is acquiring its Ownership Interest in the Certificate for its own account. The Transferee has no knowledge that any such affidavit is false.
 
3.  The Transferee has been advised of, and understands that (i) a tax will be imposed on Transfers of the Certificate to Persons that are not Permitted Transferees; (ii) such tax will be imposed on the transferor, or, if such Transfer is through an agent (which includes a broker, nominee or middleman) for a Person that is not a Permitted Transferee, on the agent; and (iii) the Person otherwise liable for the tax shall be relieved of liability for the tax if the subsequent Transferee furnished to such Person an affidavit that such subsequent Transferee is a Permitted Transferee and, at the time of Transfer, such Person does not have actual knowledge that the affidavit is false.
 
4.  The Transferee has been advised of, and understands that a tax will be imposed on a “pass-through entity” holding the Certificate if at any time during the taxable year of the pass-through entity a Person that is not a Permitted Transferee is the record holder of an interest in such entity. The Transferee understands that such tax will not be imposed for any period with respect to which the record holder furnishes to the pass-through entity an affidavit that such record holder is a Permitted Transferee and the pass-through entity does not have actual knowledge that such affidavit is false. (For this purpose, a “pass-through entity” includes a regulated investment company, a real estate investment trust or common trust fund, a partnership, trust or estate, and certain cooperatives and, except as may be provided in Treasury Regulations, persons holding interests in pass-through entities as a nominee for another Person.)
 
5.  The Transferee has reviewed the provisions of Section 5.02(d) of the Agreement and understands the legal consequences of the acquisition of an Ownership Interest in the Certificate including, without limitation, the restrictions on subsequent Transfers and the provisions regarding voiding the Transfer and mandatory sales. The Transferee expressly agrees to be bound by and to abide by the provisions of Section 5.02(d) of the Agreement and the restrictions noted on the face of the Certificate. The Transferee understands and agrees that any breach of any of the representations included herein shall render the Transfer to the Transferee contemplated hereby null and void.
 
6.  The Transferee agrees to require a Transfer Affidavit from any Person to whom the Transferee attempts to Transfer its Ownership Interest in the Certificate, and in connection with any Transfer by a Person for whom the Transferee is acting as nominee, trustee or agent, and the Transferee will not Transfer its Ownership Interest or cause any Ownership Interest to be Transferred to any Person that the Transferee knows is not a Permitted Transferee. In connection with any such Transfer by the Transferee, the Transferee agrees to deliver to the Trustee a certificate substantially in the form set forth as Exhibit L to the Agreement (a “Transferor Certificate”) to the effect that such Transferee has no actual knowledge that the Person to which the Transfer is to be made is not a Permitted Transferee.
 
7.  The Transferee has historically paid its debts as they have come due, intends to pay its debts as they come due in the future, and understands that the taxes payable with respect to the Certificate may exceed the cash flow with respect thereto in some or all periods and intends to pay such taxes as they become due. The Transferee does not have the intention to impede the assessment or collection of any tax legally required to be paid with respect to the Certificate.
 
8.  The Transferee’s taxpayer identification number is ___________.
 
9.  The Transferee is a U.S. Person as defined in Code Section 7701(a)(30).
 
10.  The Transferee is aware that the Certificate may be a “noneconomic residual interest” within the meaning of proposed Treasury regulations promulgated pursuant to the Code and that the transferor of a noneconomic residual interest will remain liable for any taxes due with respect to the income on such residual interest, unless no significant purpose of the transfer was to impede the assessment or collection of tax.
 
11.  The Transferee will not cause income from the Certificate to be attributable to a foreign permanent establishment or fixed base, within the meaning of an applicable income tax treaty, of the Transferee or any other U.S. person.
 
12.  Check one of the following:
 
o  The present value of the anticipated tax liabilities associated with holding the Certificate, as applicable, does not exceed the sum of:
 
 
(i)
 
the present value of any consideration given to the Transferee to acquire such Certificate;
 
(ii)
 
the present value of the expected future distributions on such Certificate; and
 
(iii)
 
the present value of the anticipated tax savings associated with holding such Certificate as the related REMIC generates losses.
 
For purposes of this calculation, (i) the Transferee is assumed to pay tax at the highest rate currently specified in Section 11(b) of the Code (but the tax rate in Section 55(b)(1)(B) of the Code may be used in lieu of the highest rate specified in Section 11(b) of the Code if the Transferee has been subject to the alternative minimum tax under Section 55 of the Code in the preceding two years and will compute its taxable income in the current taxable year using the alternative minimum tax rate) and (ii) present values are computed using a discount rate equal to the short-term Federal rate prescribed by Section 1274(d) of the Code for the month of the transfer and the compounding period used by the Transferee.
 
o  The transfer of the Certificate complies with U.S. Treasury Regulations Sections 1.860E-1(c)(5) and (6) and, accordingly,
 
 
(i)
 
the Transferee is an “eligible corporation,” as defined in U.S. Treasury Regulations Section 1.860E-1(c)(6)(i), as to which income from the Certificate will only be taxed in the United States;
 
(ii)
 
at the time of the transfer, and at the close of the Transferee’s two fiscal years preceding the year of the transfer, the Transferee had gross assets for financial reporting purposes (excluding any obligation of a person related to the Transferee within the meaning of U.S. Treasury Regulations Section 1.860E-1(c)(6)(ii)) in excess of $100 million and net assets in excess of $10 million;
 
(iii)
 
the Transferee will transfer the Certificate only to another “eligible corporation,” as defined in U.S. Treasury Regulations Section 1.860E-1(c)(6)(i), in a transaction that satisfies the requirements of Sections 1.860E-1(c)(4)(i), (ii) and (iii) and Section 1.860E-1(c)(5) of the U.S. Treasury Regulations; and
 
(iv)
 
the Transferee determined the consideration paid to it to acquire the Certificate based on reasonable market assumptions (including, but not limited to, borrowing and investment rates, prepayment and loss assumptions, expense and reinvestment assumptions, tax rates and other factors specific to the Transferee) that it has determined in good faith.
 
o  None of the above.
 
13.  The Transferee is not an employee benefit plan that is subject to Title I of ERISA or a plan that is subject to Section 4975 of the Code or a plan subject to any Federal, state or local law that is substantially similar to Title I of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code, and the Transferee is not acting on behalf of or investing plan assets of such a plan.



 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Transferee has caused this instrument to be executed on its behalf, pursuant to authority of its Board of Directors, by its duly authorized officer and its corporate seal to be hereunto affixed, duly attested, this      day of                   , 20  .
 
 
  [NAME OF TRANSFEREE]
     
 
By:
 
 
Name:
 
 
Title:
 
 

[Corporate Seal]
ATTEST:
 
[Assistant] Secretary
 
Personally appeared before me the above-named __________, known or proved to me to be the same person who executed the foregoing instrument and to be the ___________ of the Transferee, and acknowledged that he executed the same as his free act and deed and the free act and deed of the Transferee.
 
Subscribed and sworn before me this      day of          , 20  .
 

 
 
NOTARY PUBLIC
 
My Commission expires the __ day
of _________, 20__
 

 




EXHIBIT L
 
FORM OF TRANSFEROR CERTIFICATE
 
[DATE]
 
Financial Asset Securities Corp.
600 Steamboat Road
Greenwich, Connecticut 06830
 
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Sixth Street and Marquette Avenue
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55479
Attn: Corporate Trust Services—
Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2
 
 
Re:
 
Soundivew Home Loan Trust 2006-2,
Asset-Backed Certificates Series 2006-2
 
Ladies and Gentlemen:
 
In connection with our disposition of the above Certificates we certify that (a) we understand that the Certificates have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”), and are being disposed by us in a transaction that is exempt from the registration requirements of the Act, (b) we have not offered or sold any Certificates to, or solicited offers to buy any Certificates from, any person, or otherwise approached or negotiated with any person with respect thereto, in a manner that would be deemed, or taken any other action which would result in, a violation of Section 5 of the Act, (c) to the extent we are disposing of a Class [ ] Certificate, we have no knowledge the Transferee is not a Permitted Transferee and (d) no purpose of the proposed disposition of a Class [ ] Certificate is to impede the assessment or collection of tax.
 
 
 
Very truly yours,
 
TRANSFEROR
   
   
 
By:
 
 
Name:
 
 
Title:
 






EXHIBIT M
 
FORM OF ERISA REPRESENTATION LETTER
 
_____________, 20__
 

Financial Asset Securities Corp.
600 Steamboat Road
Greenwich, Connecticut 06830
 
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Sixth Street and Marquette Avenue
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55479
Attn: Corporate Trust Services—
Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2
 
 
 
 
Re:
 
Soundivew Home Loan Trust 2006-2,
Asset-Backed Certificates Series 2006-2
 
Dear Sirs:
 
_______________________ (the “Transferee”) intends to acquire from _____________________ (the “Transferor”) $____________ Initial Certificate Principal Balance Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2, Asset-Backed Certificates Series 2006-2, Class [C][P][R[-X]] (the “Certificates”), issued pursuant to a Pooling and Servicing Agreement (the “Pooling and Servicing Agreement”) dated as of March 1, 2006 among Financial Asset Securities Corp. as depositor (the “Depositor”), Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as master servicer, servicer and trust administrator (the “Master Servicer”, “Servicer” and “Trust Administrator”) and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as trustee (the “Trustee”). Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the meanings assigned thereto in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement. The Transferee hereby certifies, represents and warrants to, and covenants with the Depositor, the Trustee and the Servicer the following:
 
The Certificates (i) are not being acquired by, and will not be transferred to, any employee benefit plan within the meaning of section 3(3) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), or other retirement arrangement, 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 is subject to Section 406 of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”) (any of the foregoing, a “Plan”), (ii) are not being acquired with “plan assets” of a Plan within the meaning of the Department of Labor (“DOL”) regulation, 29 C.F.R.ss.2510.3-101, and (iii) will not be transferred to any entity that is deemed to be investing in plan assets within the meaning of the DOL regulation at 29 C.F.R.ss. 2510.3-101.
 
 
 
Very truly yours,
   
 
[Transferee]
 
By:
 
 
Name:
 
 
Title:
 






EXHIBIT N-1
 
FORM CERTIFICATION TO BE PROVIDED BY THE MASTER SERVICER WITH FORM 10-K
 
 
 
Re:
 
Soundivew Home Loan Trust 2006-2,
Asset-Backed Certificates Series 2006-2
 
 
 
Re:
 
Soundivew Home Loan Trust 2006-2,
Asset-Backed Certificates Series 2006-2
Certification
 
I, [identify the certifying individual], certify that:
 
1.    I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K, and all reports on Form 10-D required to be filed in respect of the period covered by this report on Form 10-K [identify issuing entity] (i.e., the name of the specific deal to which this certification relates rather than just the name of the Depositor)] (the “Exchange Act periodic reports”);
 
2.    Based on my knowledge, the Exchange Act periodic reports, taken as a whole, do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
 
3.    Based on my knowledge, all of the distribution, servicing and other information required to be provided under Form 10-D for the period covered by this report is included in the Exchange Act periodic reports;
 
4.    Based on my knowledge and compliance statement required in this report under Item 1123 of Regulation AB, and except as disclosed in the Exchange Act periodic reports, the servicer has fulfilled its obligations under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement in all material respects; and
 
5.    All of the reports on assessment of compliance with servicing criteria for asset-backed securities and their related attestation reports on assessment of compliance with servicing criteria for asset-backed securities required to be included in this report in accordance with Item 1122 of Regulation AB and Exchange Act Rules 13a-18 and 15d-18 have been included as an exhibit to this report, except as otherwise disclosed in this report. Any material instances of noncompliance described in such reports have been disclosed in this report on Form 10-K.
 
In giving the certifications above, I have reasonably relied on information provided to me by the following unaffiliated party: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company.


 
 
 
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.
   
 
By:
 
 
Name:
 
 
Title:
 

 





EXHIBIT N-2
 
FORM CERTIFICATION TO BE
PROVIDED TO MASTER SERVICER BY THE SERVICER
 
 
 
 
Re:
 
Soundivew Home Loan Trust 2006-2,
Asset-Backed Certificates Series 2006-2
 
 
I, ________________________________, the _______________________ of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., certify to Financial Asset Securities Corp. and the Master Servicer, and their officers, with the knowledge and intent that they will rely upon this certification, that:
 
(1)    I have reviewed the servicer compliance statement of the Company provided in accordance with Item 1123 of Regulation AB (the “Compliance Statement”), the report on assessment of the Company’s compliance with the servicing criteria set forth in Item 1122(d) of Regulation AB (the “Servicing Criteria”), provided in accordance with Rules 13a-18 and 15d-18 under Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) and Item 1122 of Regulation AB (the “Servicing Assessment”), the registered public accounting firm’s attestation report provided in accordance with Rules 13a-18 and 15d-18 under the Exchange Act and Section 1122(b) of Regulation AB (the Attestation Report”), and all servicing reports, officer’s certificates and other information relating to the servicing of the Mortgage Loans by the Company during 200[ ] that were delivered by the Company to the Master Servicer pursuant to the Agreement (collectively, the “Company Servicing Information”);
 
(2)    Based on my knowledge, the Company Servicing Information, taken as a whole, does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in the light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period of time covered by the Company Servicing Information;
 
(3)    Based on my knowledge, all of the Company Servicing Information required to be provided by the Company under the Agreement has been provided to the Master Servicer;
 
(4)    I am responsible for reviewing the activities performed by the Company as servicer under the Agreement, and based on my knowledge and the compliance review conducted in preparing the Compliance Statement and except as disclosed in the Compliance Statement, the Servicing Assessment or the Attestation Report, the Company has fulfilled its obligations under the Agreement in all material respects; and
 
(5)    The Compliance Statement required to be delivered by the Company pursuant to [the Agreement], and the Servicing Assessment and Attestation Report required to be provided by the Company and by any Subservicer and Subcontractor pursuant to the Agreement, have been provided to [Wells Fargo]. Any material instances of noncompliance described in such reports have been disclosed to [Wells Fargo]. Any material instance of noncompliance with the Servicing Criteria has been disclosed in such reports.
 
 Date:
   By:  
     Name:  
       
       
 





EXHIBIT O
 
FORM OF CAP CONTRACT
 
 
 




Dated: April 6, 2006

Rate Cap Transaction

Re: BNY Reference No. 37517

Ladies and Gentlemen:

The purpose of this letter agreement is to confirm the terms and conditions of the rate cap Transaction entered into on the Trade Date specified below (the “Transaction”) between The Bank of New York (“BNY”), a trust company duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of New York and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., not individually, but solely as trustee on behalf of the Supplemental Interest Trust with respect to Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-2 (the “Counterparty”). The definitions and provisions contained in the 2000 ISDA Definitions, as published by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc., are incorporated into this Confirmation. In the event of any inconsistency between those definitions and provisions and this Confirmation, this Confirmation will govern. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein or in the Definitions or the Master Agreement shall have the meaning defined for such term in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement.

1. This Confirmation constitutes a “Confirmation” as referred to in and supplements, forms part of and is subject to, the ISDA Master Agreement dated as of April 6, 2006, as amended and supplemented from time to time (the “Agreement”), between The Bank of New York and Counterparty. All provisions contained in the Agreement govern this Confirmation except as expressly modified below.

2. The terms of the particular Transaction to which this Confirmation relates are as follows:

Type of Transaction:                      Rate Cap

Notional Amount:                           With respect to any Calculation Period shall equal the lesser of (1) the amount set forth for such period on Schedule I attached hereto and (2) the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Floating Rate Certificates and the Fixed Rate Certificates immediately preceding the related Floating Rate Payer Payment Date (as defined in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement) for such Floating Rate Payer Payment Date. The Trust Administrator shall make available each month via the Trust Administrator’s website a statement containing the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Floating Rate Certificates and the Fixed Rate Certificates as of the first day of such Calculation Period and shall notify BNY at least five (5) Business Days prior to the related Floating Rate Payer Payment Date of the aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Floating Rate Certificates and the Fixed Rate Certificates as of the first day of such Calculation Period and shall send such notification to BNY provided, however, that if the Trust Administrator shall not provide such notification, BNY is permitted to rely upon the statement of aggregate Certificate Principal Balance of the Floating Rate Certificates and the Fixed Rate Certificates made available on the Trust Administrator’s website. The Trust Administrator’s internet website shall initially be located at www.ctslink.com and assistance in using the website can be obtained by calling the Trust Administrator’s customer service line at 301-815-6600.

For avoidance of doubt, CUSIP Numbers, ISIN Number
and Issue Descriptions of the Floating Rate Certificates and the Fixed Rate Certificates, are set forth on Annex A attached hereto.


Trade Date:                                       March 21, 2006

Effective Date:                                  April 25, 2006

Termination Date:                            February 25, 2007, subject to adjustment in accordance with the Following Business Day Convention

Floating Amounts:

Floating Rate Payer:                        BNY

   
Cap Rate:
 
For each Calculation Period, as set forth for such period on Schedule I attached hereto.

Floating Rate Payer
Period End Dates:                           The 25th calendar day of each month during the Term of this Transaction, commencing May 25, 2006, and ending on the Termination Date, subject to adjustment in accordance with the Following Business Day Convention.

Floating Rate Payer
Payment Dates:                               Early Payment shall be applicable. The Floating Rate Payer Payment Date shall be one (1) Business Days preceding each Floating Rate Payer Period End Date.

Floating Rate Option:                     USD-LIBOR-BBA; provided, however, if the Floating Rate Option for a Calculation Period is greater than 10.50% then the Floating Rate Option for such Calculation Period shall be deemed equal to 10.50%.

Designated Maturity:                      One month

Floating Rate Day
Count Fraction:                                Actual/360

Reset Dates:                                     The first day of each Calculation Period

Compounding:                                 Inapplicable

 
 
Business Days:
New York

   
Calculation Agent:
BNY


Account Details and
Settlement Information:                              Payments to BNY:
   The Bank of New York
   Derivative Products Support Department
   32 Old Slip, 16th Floor
   New York, New York 10286
   Attention: Renee Etheart
   ABA #021000018   
   Account #890-0068-175 
   Reference: Interest Rate Caps
 
         
Payments to Counterparty:

   Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
   ABA No. 121000248
   For Credit to: SAS Clearing
   Acct: 3970771416
   FFC to: Soundview 06-2 Dist Acct # 5090701









Please confirm that the foregoing correctly sets forth the terms of our agreement by executing this agreement and returning it via facsimile to Derivative Products Support Dept., Attn: Eugene Chun/Kenny Au-Yeung at 212-804-5818/5837. Once we receive this we will send you two original confirmations for execution.



We are very pleased to have executed this Transaction with you and we look forward to completing other transactions with you in the near future.

Very truly yours,

THE BANK OF NEW YORK


By: _______________________________ 
Name:
Title:  

 




Counterparty, acting through its duly authorized signatory, hereby agrees to, accepts and confirms the terms of the foregoing as of the Trade Date.

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF THE SUPPLEMENTAL INTEREST TRUST WITH RESPECT TO SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2006-2, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-2



By: _______________________________
Name: 
Title:


 




SCHEDULE I


All dates subject to adjustment in accordance with the Following Business Day Convention.
 

Accrual
Start Date
Accrual
End Date
Notional Amount: in USD
Cap Rate
25-Apr-06
25-May-06
$783,499,396
7.661880%
25-May-06
25-Jun-06
$775,438,944
7.416470%
25-Jun-06
25-Jul-06
$766,489,265
7.664370%
25-Jul-06
25-Aug-06
$756,665,188
7.416820%
25-Aug-06
25-Sep-06
$745,985,011
7.416520%
25-Sep-06
25-Oct-06
$734,470,554
7.663430%
25-Oct-06
25-Nov-06
$722,152,255
7.415950%
25-Nov-06
25-Dec-06
$709,088,998
7.665130%
25-Dec-06
25-Jan-07
$695,460,258
7.418600%
25-Jan-07
25-Feb-07
$681,295,166
7.418410%





ANNEX A
ISSUER: SOUNDVIEW HOME LN TR
 
CUSIP NUMBER: 83611M NC 8
ISIN NUMBER: US83611MNC81
ISSUE DESCRIPTION: 2006-2 MTG PASSTHRU CTF CL A-1
MATURITY: 03/25/2036
 
CUSIP NUMBER: 83611M ND 6
ISIN NUMBER : US83611MND64
ISSUE DESCRIPTION: 2006-2 MTG PASSTHRU CTF CL A-2
MATURITY: 03/25/2036
 
CUSIP NUMBER: 83611M NE 4
ISIN NUMBER : US83611MNE48
ISSUE DESCRIPTION: 2006-2 MTG PASSTHRU CTF CL A-3
MATURITY: 03/25/2036
 
CUSIP NUMBER: 83611M NF 1
ISIN NUMBER : US83611MNF13
ISSUE DESCRIPTION: 2006-2 MTG PASSTHRU CTF CL A-4
MATURITY: 03/25/2036
 
CUSIP NUMBER: 83611M NG 9
ISIN NUMBER : US83611MNG95
ISSUE DESCRIPTION: 2006-2 MTG PASSTHRU CTF CL A-5
MATURITY: 03/25/2036
 
CUSIP NUMBER: 83611M NH 7
ISIN NUMBER : US83611MNH78
ISSUE DESCRIPTION: 2006-2 MTG PASSTHRU CTF CL M-1
MATURITY: 03/25/2036
 
CUSIP NUMBER: 83611M NJ 3
ISIN NUMBER : US83611MNJ35
ISSUE DESCRIPTION: 2006-2 MTG PASSTHRU CTF CL M-2
MATURITY: 03/25/2036
 
CUSIP NUMBER: 83611M NK 0
ISIN NUMBER : US83611MNK08
ISSUE DESCRIPTION: 2006-2 MTG PASSTHRU CTF CL M-3
MATURITY: 03/25/2036
 
CUSIP NUMBER: 83611M NL 8
ISIN NUMBER : US83611MNL80
ISSUE DESCRIPTION: 2006-2 MTG PASSTHRU CTF CL M-4
MATURITY: 03/25/2036
 
CUSIP NUMBER: 83611M NM 6
ISIN NUMBER : US83611MNM63
ISSUE DESCRIPTION: 2006-2 MTG PASSTHRU CTF CL M-5
MATURITY: 03/25/2036
 
CUSIP NUMBER: 83611M NN 4
ISIN NUMBER : US83611MNN47
ISSUE DESCRIPTION: 2006-2 MTG PASSTHRU CTF CL M-6
MATURITY: 03/25/2036
 
CUSIP NUMBER: 83611M NP 9
ISIN NUMBER : US83611MNP94
ISSUE DESCRIPTION: 2006-2 MTG PASSTHRU CTF CL M-7
RATE:
MATURITY: 03/25/2036
 
CUSIP NUMBER: 83611M NQ 7
ISIN NUMBER : US83611MNQ77
ISSUE DESCRIPTION: 2006-2 MTG PASSTHRU CTF CL M-8
MATURITY: 03/25/2036
 
CUSIP NUMBER: 83611M NR 5
ISIN NUMBER : US83611MNR50
ISSUE DESCRIPTION: 2006-2 MTG PASSTHRU CTF CL M-9
MATURITY: 03/25/2036
 
CUSIP NUMBER: 83611M NS 3
ISIN NUMBER : US83611MNS34
ISSUE DESCRIPTION: 2006-2 MTG PASSTHRU CTF CL M-10
MATURITY: 03/25/2036
 
CUSIP NUMBER: 83611M NT 1
ISIN NUMBER : US83611MNT17
ISSUE DESCRIPTION: 2006-2 MTG PASSTHRU CTF CL B-1
MATURITY: 03/25/2036
 
CUSIP NUMBER: 83611M NU 8
ISIN NUMBER : US83611MNU89
ISSUE DESCRIPTION: 2006-2 MTG PASSTHRU CTF CL B-2
MATURITY: 03/25/2036
 
CUSIP NUMBER: 83611M NV 6
ISIN NUMBER : US83611MNV62
ISSUE DESCRIPTION: 2006-2 MTG PASSTHRU CTF CL B-3
MATURITY: 03/25/2036
 
CUSIP NUMBER: 83611M NW 4
ISIN NUMBER : US83611MNW46
ISSUE DESCRIPTION: 2006-2 MTG PASSTHRU CTF CL C
MATURITY: 03/25/2036
 
CUSIP NUMBER: 83611M NX 2
ISIN NUMBER : US83611MNX29
ISSUE DESCRIPTION: 2006-2 MTG PASSTHRU CTF CL P
MATURITY: 03/25/2036
 
CUSIP NUMBER: 83611M NY 0
ISIN NUMBER : US83611MNY02
ISSUE DESCRIPTION: 2006-2 MTG PASSTHRU CTF CL R
MATURITY: 03/25/2036
 
CUSIP NUMBER: 83611M NZ 7
ISIN NUMBER : US83611MNZ76
ISSUE DESCRIPTION: 2006-2 MTG PASSTHRU CTF CL R-X
MATURITY: 03/25/2036

 





EXHIBIT P
 
ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURE NOTIFICATION
 
**SEND TO WELLS FARGO VIA FAX TO 410-715-2380 AND VIA EMAIL TO cts.sec.notifications@wellsfargo.com AND VIA OVERNIGHT MAIL TO THE ADDRESS IMMEDIATELY BELOW. SEND TO THE DEPOSITOR AT THE ADDRESS BELOW**

 
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Securities Administrator
Old Annapolis Road
Columbia, Maryland 21045
Fax: (410) 715-2380
E-mail: cts.sec.notifications@wellsfargo.com
 
Financial Asset Securities Corp.
600 Steamboat Road
Greenwich, Connecticut 06080
 
Attn: Corporate Trust Services - Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2-SEC REPORT PROCESSING
 
RE: **Additional Form [ ] Disclosure**Required
 
Ladies and Gentlemen:
 
In accordance with Section [   ] of the Pooling and Servicing Agreement, dated as of March 1, 2006, among the Depositor, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as master servicer, servicer and trust administrator (the “Master Servicer”, “Servicer” and “Trust Administrator”), and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, a national banking association, as trustee (the “Trustee”). The Undersigned, as [ ], hereby notifies you that certain events have come to our attention that [will][may] need to be disclosed on Form [   ].
 
Description of Additional Form [ ] Disclosure:
 
List of Any Attachments hereto to be included in the Additional Form [ ] Disclosure:
 
Any inquiries related to this notification should be directed to [ ], phone number: [ ]; email address: [ ].
 
 
 
[NAME OF PARTY]
as [role]
   
 
By:
 
 
 
Name:
 
 
Title:

 
 





EXHIBIT Q
 
FORM OF INTEREST RATE SWAP AGREEMENT
 
 
 




Dated: April 6, 2006

   Rate Swap Transaction

Re:   BNY Reference No. 37516

Ladies and Gentlemen:

The purpose of this letter agreement is to confirm the terms and conditions of the rate swap Transaction entered into on the Trade Date specified below (the “Transaction”) between The Bank of New York (“BNY”), a trust company duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of New York and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., not individually, but solely as trustee on behalf of the Supplemental Interest Trust with respect to Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-2 (the “Counterparty”). The definitions and provisions contained in the 2000 ISDA Definitions, as published by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc., are incorporated into this Confirmation. In the event of any inconsistency between those definitions and provisions and this Confirmation, this Confirmation will govern. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein or in the Definitions or the Master Agreement shall have the meaning defined for such term in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement.

1. This Confirmation constitutes a “Confirmation” as referred to in and supplements, forms part of and is subject to, the ISDA Master Agreement dated as of April 6, 2006, as amended and supplemented from time to time (the “Agreement”), between The Bank of New York and Counterparty. All provisions contained in the Agreement govern this Confirmation except as expressly modified below.

2. The terms of the particular Transaction to which this Confirmation relates are as follows:

Type of Transaction:                      Rate Swap

Notional Amount:      With respect to any Calculation Period the amount set forth for such period on Schedule I attached hereto

Trade Date:                                       March 21, 2006

Termination Date:                            May 25, 2010, subject to adjustment in accordance with the Following Business Day Convention


Fixed Amounts:

Fixed Rate Payer:                             Counterparty

Fixed Rate Payer
Effective Date:                                 February 25, 2007

Fixed Rate:                                        5.06%

Fixed Rate Payer
Period End Dates:                          The 25th calendar day of each month during the Term of this Transaction, commencing March 25, 2007, and ending on May 25, 2010, subject to No Adjustments.
 
Fixed Rate Payer
Payment Dates:                               Early Payment shall be applicable. The Fixed Rate Payer Payment Date shall be one (1) Business Days preceding each Fixed Rate Payer Period End Date.

Fixed Amount:                                  To be determined in accordance with the following formula:
       
250* Fixed Rate * Notional Amount * Fixed Rate Day Count Fraction

Fixed Rate Day
Count Fraction:                                30/360

Floating Amounts:

Floating Rate Payer:                        BNY

Floating Rate Payer
Effective Date:                                 February 26, 2007

Floating Rate Payer
Period End Dates:                           The 25th calendar day of each month during the Term of this Transaction, commencing March 25, 2007, and ending on the Termination Date, subject to adjustment in accordance with the Following Business Day Convention.

Floating Rate Payer
Payment Dates:                               Early Payment shall be applicable. The Floating Rate Payer Payment Date shall be one (1) Business Days preceding each Floating Rate Payer Period End Date.

Floating Rate Option:                     USD-LIBOR-BBA

Floating Amount:                            To be determined in accordance with the following formula:
250* Floating Rate * Notional Amount * Floating Rate Day Count Fraction

Designated Maturity:                      One month

Floating Rate Day
Count Fraction:                                Actual/360

Reset Dates:                                     The first day of each Calculation Period

Compounding:                                 Inapplicable

Additional Terms:

   
Additional Payments:
BNY shall pay Counterparty USD 84,000.00 on April 6, 2006.

 
 
Business Days:
New York

   
Calculation Agent:
BNY






Account Details and
Settlement Information:                              Payments to BNY:
   The Bank of New York
   Derivative Products Support Department
   32 Old Slip, 16th Floor
   New York, New York 10286
   Attention: Renee Etheart
   ABA #021000018   
   Account #890-0068-175 
   Reference: Interest Rate Swaps
 
         
Payments to Counterparty:

   Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
   ABA No. 121000248
   For Credit to: SAS Clearing
   Acct: 3970771416
   FFC to: Soundview 06-2 Dist Acct # 5090702









Please confirm that the foregoing correctly sets forth the terms of our agreement by executing this agreement and returning it via facsimile to Derivative Products Support Dept., Attn: Eugene Chun/Kenny Au-Yeung at 212-804-5818/5837. Once we receive this we will send you two original confirmations for execution.



We are very pleased to have executed this Transaction with you and we look forward to completing other transactions with you in the near future.

Very truly yours,

THE BANK OF NEW YORK


By: _______________________________ 
Name:
Title:  

 
 




Counterparty, acting through its duly authorized signatory, hereby agrees to, accepts and confirms the terms of the foregoing as of the Trade Date.

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF THE SUPPLEMENTAL INTEREST TRUST WITH RESPECT TO SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2006-2, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-2



By: _______________________________
Name: 
Title:







SCHEDULE I


(subject to adjustment in accordance with the Following Business Day Convention with
respect to the Floating Amounts and No Adjustment with respect to the Fixed
Amounts)

Accrual Start Date
Accrual End Date
Notional Amount
25-Feb-07
25-Mar-07
$ 2,496,012.51028
25-Mar-07
25-Apr-07
$ 2,408,497.75524
25-Apr-07
25-May-07
$ 2,319,178.11984
25-May-07
25-Jun-07
$ 2,228,342.92448
25-Jun-07
25-Jul-07
$ 2,136,295.43196
25-Jul-07
25-Aug-07
$ 2,043,350.52568
25-Aug-07
25-Sep-07
$ 1,948,874.16920
25-Sep-07
25-Oct-07
$ 1,855,170.65500
25-Oct-07
25-Nov-07
$ 1,756,961.37100
25-Nov-07
25-Dec-07
$ 1,420,905.66536
25-Dec-07
25-Jan-08
$ 616,388.01168
25-Jan-08
25-Feb-08
$ 457,769.44152
25-Feb-08
25-Mar-08
$ 438,165.19880
25-Mar-08
25-Apr-08
$ 419,455.49148
25-Apr-08
25-May-08
$ 401,596.61836
25-May-08
25-Jun-08
$ 384,547.15184
25-Jun-08
25-Jul-08
$ 368,267.81352
25-Jul-08
25-Aug-08
$ 352,721.35672
25-Aug-08
25-Sep-08
$ 337,872.45596
25-Sep-08
25-Oct-08
$ 323,687.60240
25-Oct-08
25-Nov-08
$ 300,518.55252
25-Nov-08
25-Dec-08
$ 246,554.86316
25-Dec-08
25-Jan-09
$ 232,642.24884
25-Jan-09
25-Feb-09
$ 222,869.33528
25-Feb-09
25-Mar-09
$ 214,601.53100
25-Mar-09
25-Apr-09
$ 206,645.17904
25-Apr-09
25-May-09
$ 198,988.20148
25-May-09
25-Jun-09
$ 191,619.01024
25-Jun-09
25-Jul-09
$ 184,526.48632
25-Jul-09
25-Aug-09
$ 177,699.95924
25-Aug-09
25-Sep-09
$ 171,129.18816
25-Sep-09
25-Oct-09
$ 164,804.34336
25-Oct-09
25-Nov-09
$ 158,715.98880
25-Nov-09
25-Dec-09
$ 152,855.06540
25-Dec-09
25-Jan-10
$ 147,212.87516
25-Jan-10
25-Feb-10
$ 141,781.06592
25-Feb-10
25-Mar-10
$ 136,551.61676
25-Mar-10
25-Apr-10
$ 131,516.82420
25-Apr-10
25-May-10
$ 126,669.28900



 




EXHIBIT R-1


FORM OF DELINQUENCY REPORT

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
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 ($)
 
 
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
 
The Property Condition field should show the last reported condition of the property as follows:
 
 
 · 
Damaged
 · 
Excellent
 · 
Fair
 · 
Gone
 · 
Good
 · 
Poor
 · 
Special Hazard
 · 
Unknown
 



 
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





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
 





EXHIBIT R-2 

FORM OF MONTHLY REMITTANCE ADVICE

 
Column Name
Description
Decimal
Format Comment
Max Size
SER_INVESTOR_NBR
A value assigned by the Servicer to define a group of loans.
 
Text up to 10 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
BORROWER_NAME
The borrower name as received in the file. It is not separated by first and last name.
 
Maximum length of 30 (Last, First)
30
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 ($)
11
SERV_CURT_AMT_3
The third curtailment amount to be applied.
2
No commas(,) or dollar signs ($)
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 Key: 15=Bankruptcy, 30=Foreclosure, , 60=PIF, 63=Substitution, 65=Repurchase,70=REO
2
ACTION_CODE
The standard FNMA numeric code used to indicate the default/delinquent status of a particular loan.
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
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
 
 
 
 
 
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

 




EXHIBIT R-3 

FORM OF REALIZED LOSS REPORT

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.
 
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.
 
Please Note: 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 ( ).


 




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:
 
 (1)
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    
    ________________ (18b)
  HUD Part B    
(19)
Pool Insurance Proceeds  ________________ (19)
(20) 
Proceeds from Sale of Acquired Property  ________________ (20) 
(21) 
Other (itemize) ________________ (21) 
       
 
Total Credits
$ ______________  (22)
  Total Realized Loss (or Amount of Gain) $ ______________  (23)
       
 



Escrow Disbursement Detail

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

 





EXHIBIT S
 
SERVICING CRITERIA TO BE ADDRESSED
IN ASSESSMENT OF COMPLIANCE

Definitions
Primary Servicer - transaction party having borrower contact
Master Servicer - aggregator of pool assets
Securities Administrator - waterfall calculator (may be the Trustee, or may be the Master Servicer)
Back-up Servicer - named in the transaction (in the event a Back up Servicer becomes the Primary Servicer, follow Primary Servicer obligations)
Custodian - safe keeper of pool assets
Paying Agent - distributor of funds to ultimate investor
Trustee - fiduciary of the transaction

Note: The definitions above describe the essential function that the party performs, rather than the party’s title. So, for example, in a particular transaction, the trustee may perform the “paying agent” and “securities administrator” functions, while in another transaction, the securities administrator may perform these functions.

Where there are multiple checks for criteria the attesting party will identify in their management assertion that they are attesting only to the portion of the distribution chain they are responsible for in the related transaction agreements.

Key:    X - obligation
     [X] - under consideration for obligation

Reg AB Reference
Servicing Criteria
Primary Servicer
Master Servicer
Trust Admin.
Trustee/
Custodian
 General Servicing Considerations
1122(d)(1)(i)
Policies and procedures are instituted to monitor any performance or other triggers and events of default in accordance with the transaction agreements.
X
X
X
 
1122(d)(1)(ii)
If any material servicing activities are outsourced to third parties, policies and procedures are instituted to monitor the third party’s performance and compliance with such servicing activities.
X
X
X
 
1122(d)(1)(iii)
Any requirements in the transaction agreements to maintain a back-up servicer for the Pool Assets are maintained.
       
1122(d)(1)(iv)
A fidelity bond and errors and omissions policy is in effect on the party participating in the servicing function throughout the reporting period in the amount of coverage required by and otherwise in accordance with the terms of the transaction agreements.
X
X
   
 Cash Collection and Administration
1122(d)(2)(i)
Payments on pool assets are deposited into the appropriate custodial bank accounts and related bank clearing accounts no more than two business days following receipt, or such other number of days specified in the transaction agreements.
X
X
X
 
1122(d)(2)(ii)
Disbursements made via wire transfer on behalf of an obligor or to an investor are made only by authorized personnel.
X
X
X
 
1122(d)(2)(iii)
Advances of funds or guarantees regarding collections, cash flows or distributions, and any interest or other fees charged for such advances, are made, reviewed and approved as specified in the transaction agreements.
X
X
   
1122(d)(2)(iv)
The related accounts for the transaction, such as cash reserve accounts or accounts established as a form of over collateralization, are separately maintained (e.g., with respect to commingling of cash) as set forth in the transaction agreements.
X
X
X
 
1122(d)(2)(v)
Each custodial account is maintained at a federally insured depository institution as set forth in the transaction agreements. For purposes of this criterion, “federally insured depository institution” with respect to a foreign financial institution means a foreign financial institution that meets the requirements of Rule 13k-1(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act.
X
X
X
 
1122(d)(2)(vi)
Unissued checks are safeguarded so as to prevent unauthorized access.
X
     
1122(d)(2)(vii)
Reconciliations are prepared on a monthly basis for all asset-backed securities related bank accounts, including custodial accounts and related bank clearing accounts. These reconciliations are (A) mathematically accurate; (B) prepared within 30 calendar days after the bank statement cutoff date, or such other number of days specified in the transaction agreements; (C) reviewed and approved by someone other than the person who prepared the reconciliation; and (D) contain explanations for reconciling items. These reconciling items are resolved within 90 calendar days of their original identification, or such other number of days specified in the transaction agreements.
X
X
X
 
 Investor Remittances and Reporting
1122(d)(3)(i)
Reports to investors, including those to be filed with the Commission, are maintained in accordance with the transaction agreements and applicable Commission requirements. Specifically, such reports (A) are prepared in accordance with timeframes and other terms set forth in the transaction agreements; (B) provide information calculated in accordance with the terms specified in the transaction agreements; (C) are filed with the Commission as required by its rules and regulations; and (D) agree with investors’ or the trustee’s records as to the total unpaid principal balance and number of Pool Assets serviced by the Servicer.
X
X
X
 
1122(d)(3)(ii)
Amounts due to investors are allocated and remitted in accordance with timeframes, distribution priority and other terms set forth in the transaction agreements.
X
X
X
 
1122(d)(3)(iii)
Disbursements made to an investor are posted within two business days to the Servicer’s investor records, or such other number of days specified in the transaction agreements.
X
X
X
 
1122(d)(3)(iv)
Amounts remitted to investors per the investor reports agree with cancelled checks, or other form of payment, or custodial bank statements.
X
X
X
 
 
Pool Asset Administration
       
1122(d)(4)(i)
Collateral or security on pool assets is maintained as required by the transaction agreements or related pool asset documents.
X
 
 
X
1122(d)(4)(ii)
Pool assets and related documents are safeguarded as required by the transaction agreements
X
   
X
1122(d)(4)(iii)
Any additions, removals or substitutions to the asset pool are made, reviewed and approved in accordance with any conditions or requirements in the transaction agreements.
X
     
1122(d)(4)(iv)
Payments on pool assets, including any payoffs, made in accordance with the related pool asset documents are posted to the Servicer’s obligor records maintained no more than two business days after receipt, or such other number of days specified in the transaction agreements, and allocated to principal, interest or other items (e.g., escrow) in accordance with the related pool asset documents.
X
     
1122(d)(4)(v)
The Servicer’s records regarding the pool assets agree with the Servicer’s records with respect to an obligor’s unpaid principal balance.
X
     
1122(d)(4)(vi)
Changes with respect to the terms or status of an obligor's pool assets (e.g., loan modifications or re-agings) are made, reviewed and approved by authorized personnel in accordance with the transaction agreements and related pool asset documents.
X
     
1122(d)(4)(vii)
Loss mitigation or recovery actions (e.g., forbearance plans, modifications and deeds in lieu of foreclosure, foreclosures and repossessions, as applicable) are initiated, conducted and concluded in accordance with the timeframes or other requirements established by the transaction agreements.
X
     
1122(d)(4)(viii)
Records documenting collection efforts are maintained during the period a pool asset is delinquent in accordance with the transaction agreements. Such records are maintained on at least a monthly basis, or such other period specified in the transaction agreements, and describe the entity’s activities in monitoring delinquent pool assets including, for example, phone calls, letters and payment rescheduling plans in cases where delinquency is deemed temporary (e.g., illness or unemployment).
X
     
1122(d)(4)(ix)
Adjustments to interest rates or rates of return for pool assets with variable rates are computed based on the related pool asset documents.
X
     
1122(d)(4)(x)
Regarding any funds held in trust for an obligor (such as escrow accounts): (A) such funds are analyzed, in accordance with the obligor’s pool asset documents, on at least an annual basis, or such other period specified in the transaction agreements; (B) interest on such funds is paid, or credited, to obligors in accordance with applicable pool asset documents and state laws; and (C) such funds are returned to the obligor within 30 calendar days of full repayment of the related pool assets, or such other number of days specified in the transaction agreements.
X
     
1122(d)(4)(xi)
Payments made on behalf of an obligor (such as tax or insurance payments) are made on or before the related penalty or expiration dates, as indicated on the appropriate bills or notices for such payments, provided that such support has been received by the servicer at least 30 calendar days prior to these dates, or such other number of days specified in the transaction agreements.
X
     
1122(d)(4)(xii)
Any late payment penalties in connection with any payment to be made on behalf of an obligor are paid from the Servicer’s funds and not charged to the obligor, unless the late payment was due to the obligor’s error or omission.
X
     
1122(d)(4)(xiii)
Disbursements made on behalf of an obligor are posted within two business days to the obligor’s records maintained by the servicer, or such other number of days specified in the transaction agreements.
X
     
1122(d)(4)(xiv)
Delinquencies, charge-offs and uncollectible accounts are recognized and recorded in accordance with the transaction agreements.
X
X
   
1122(d)(4)(xv)
Any external enhancement or other support, identified in Item 1114(a)(1) through (3) or Item 1115 of Regulation AB, is maintained as set forth in the transaction agreements.
   
X
 
 

 

 




EXHIBIT T
 
FORM 10-D, FORM 8-K AND FORM 10-K
REPORTING RESPONSIBILITY

As to each item described below, the entity indicated as the Responsible Party shall be primarily responsible for reporting the information to the Trust Administrator pursuant to Section 4.07(a)(iv).

Under Item 1 of Form 10-D: a) items marked “4.02 statement” are required to be included in the periodic Distribution Date statement under Section 4.02, provided by the Trust Administrator based on information received from the Servicer and the Master Servicer; and b) items marked “Form 10-D report” are required to be in the Form 10-D report but not the 4.02 statement, provided by the party indicated. Information under all other Items of Form 10-D is to be included in the Form 10-D report.

Form
Item
Description
Responsible Party
10-D
Must be filed within 15 days of the Distribution Date.
1
Distribution and Pool Performance Information
 
Item 1121(a) - Distribution and Pool Performance Information
 
(1) Any applicable record dates, accrual dates, determination dates for calculating distributions and actual distribution dates for the distribution period.
4.02 statement
(2) Cash flows received and the sources thereof for distributions, fees and expenses.
4.02 statement
(3) Calculated amounts and distribution of the flow of funds for the period itemized by type and priority of payment, including:
4.02 statement
(i) Fees or expenses accrued and paid, with an identification of the general purpose of such fees and the party receiving such fees or expenses.
4.02 statement
(ii) Payments accrued or paid with respect to enhancement or other support identified in Item 1114 of Regulation AB (such as insurance premiums or other enhancement maintenance fees), with an identification of the general purpose of such payments and the party receiving such payments.
4.02 statement
(iii) Principal, interest and other distributions accrued and paid on the asset-backed securities by type and by class or series and any principal or interest shortfalls or carryovers.
4.02 statement
(iv) The amount of excess cash flow or excess spread and the disposition of excess cash flow.
4.02 statement
(4) Beginning and ending principal balances of the asset-backed securities.
4.02 statement
(5) Interest rates applicable to the pool assets and the asset-backed securities, as applicable. Consider providing interest rate information for pool assets in appropriate distributional groups or incremental ranges.
4.02 statement
(6) Beginning and ending balances of transaction accounts, such as reserve accounts, and material account activity during the period.
4.02 statement
(7) Any amounts drawn on any credit enhancement or other support identified in Item 1114 of Regulation AB, as applicable, and the amount of coverage remaining under any such enhancement, if known and applicable.
4.02 statement
(8) Number and amount of pool assets at the beginning and ending of each period, and updated pool composition information, such as weighted average coupon, weighted average remaining term, pool factors and prepayment amounts.
4.02 statement
 
Updated pool composition information fields to be as specified by Depositor from time to time
(9) Delinquency and loss information for the period.
 
In addition, describe any material changes to the information specified in Item 1100(b)(5) of Regulation AB regarding the pool assets.
4.02 statement: Servicer and Master Servicer.
 
Form 10-D report: Depositor
(10) Information on the amount, terms and general purpose of any advances made or reimbursed during the period, including the general use of funds advanced and the general source of funds for reimbursements.
4.02 statement: Master Servicer and Servicer
(11) Any material modifications, extensions or waivers to pool asset terms, fees, penalties or payments during the distribution period or that have cumulatively become material over time.
Form 10-D report; Servicer
(12) Material breaches of pool asset representations or warranties or transaction covenants.
Form 10-D report: Servicer
(13) Information on ratio, coverage or other tests used for determining any early amortization, liquidation or other performance trigger and whether the trigger was met.
4.02 statement
(14) Information regarding any new issuance of asset-backed securities backed by the same asset pool,
[information regarding] any pool asset changes (other than in connection with a pool asset converting into cash in accordance with its terms), such as additions or removals in connection with a prefunding or revolving period and pool asset substitutions and repurchases (and purchase rates, if applicable), and cash flows available for future purchases, such as the balances of any prefunding or revolving accounts, if applicable.
Disclose any material changes in the solicitation, credit-granting, underwriting, origination, acquisition or pool selection criteria or procedures, as applicable, used to originate, acquire or select the new pool assets.
Form 10-D report: Depositor
 
Form 10-D report: Depositor and Servicer
 
 
 
 
Form 10-D report: Depositor, Master Servicer and Servicer
Item 1121(b) - Pre-Funding or Revolving Period Information
Updated pool information as required under Item 1121(b).
Depositor
2
Legal Proceedings
 
Item 1117 - Legal proceedings pending against the following entities, or their respective property, that is material to Certificateholders, including proceedings known to be contemplated by governmental authorities:
Seller
Depositor
Trustee
Trust Administrator
Issuing entity
Master Servicer
Originator
Custodian
 
 
Seller
Depositor
Trustee
Trust Administrator
Depositor
Master Servicer
Depositor
Custodian
3
Sales of Securities and Use of Proceeds
 
Information from Item 2(a) of Part II of Form 10-Q:
 
With respect to any sale of securities by the sponsor, depositor or issuing entity, that are backed by the same asset pool or are otherwise issued by the issuing entity, whether or not registered, provide the sales and use of proceeds information in Item 701 of Regulation S-K. Pricing information can be omitted if securities were not registered.
 
 
Depositor
4
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
 
Information from Item 3 of Part II of Form 10-Q:
 
Report the occurrence of any Event of Default (after expiration of any grace period and provision of any required notice)
 
 
Trust Administrator
5
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
 
Information from Item 4 of Part II of Form 10-Q
Trustee, Trust Administrator
6
Significant Obligors of Pool Assets
 
Item 1112(b) - Significant Obligor Financial Information*
N/A
*This information need only be reported on the Form 10-D for the distribution period in which updated information is required pursuant to the Item.
 
7
Significant Enhancement Provider Information
 
Item 1114(b)(2) - Credit Enhancement Provider Financial Information*
Determining applicable disclosure threshold
Obtaining required financial information or effecting incorporation by reference
 
N/A
N/A
Item 1115(b) - Derivative Counterparty Financial Information*
Determining current maximum probable exposure
Determining current significance percentage
Obtaining required financial information or effecting incorporation by reference
 
Depositor
Depositor
Depositor
*This information need only be reported on the Form 10-D for the distribution period in which updated information is required pursuant to the Items.
 
8
Other Information
 
Disclose any information required to be reported on Form 8-K during the period covered by the Form 10-D but not reported
The Responsible Party for the applicable Form 8-K item as indicated below
9
Exhibits
 
Distribution report
Trust Administrator
Exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K, such as material agreements
Depositor
8-K
Must be filed within four business days of an event reportable on Form 8-K.
1.01
Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
 
Disclosure is required regarding entry into or amendment of any definitive agreement that is material to the securitization, even if depositor is not a party.
Examples: servicing agreement, custodial agreement.
Note: disclosure not required as to definitive agreements that are fully disclosed in the prospectus
All parties to this Agreement
1.02
Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement
 
Disclosure is required regarding termination of any definitive agreement that is material to the securitization (other than expiration in accordance with its terms), even if depositor is not a party.
Examples: servicing agreement, custodial agreement.
All parties to this Agreement
1.03
Bankruptcy or Receivership
 
Disclosure is required regarding the bankruptcy or receivership, if known to the Depositor, Servicer or Trustee, with respect to any of the following:
Sponsor (Seller), Depositor, Servicer, Trustee, Swap Provider, Cap Provicer, Custodian
Depositor/Servicer/Trustee/Trust Administator
2.04
Triggering Events that Accelerate or Increase a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement
 
Includes an early amortization, performance trigger or other event, including event of default, that would materially alter the payment priority/distribution of cash flows/amortization schedule.
Disclosure will be made of events other than waterfall triggers which are disclosed in the 4.02 statement
N/A
3.03
Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders
 
Disclosure is required of any material modification to documents defining the rights of Certificateholders, including the Pooling and Servicing Agreement
Party requesting material modification
5.03
Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year
 
Disclosure is required of any amendment “to the governing documents of the issuing entity”
Depositor
5.06
Change in Shell Company Status
 
[Not applicable to ABS issuers]
Depositor
6.01
ABS Informational and Computational Material
 
[Not included in reports to be filed under Section 4.07]
Depositor
6.02
Change of Master Servicer or Trustee
 
Requires disclosure of any removal, replacement, substitution or addition of any master servicer, affiliated servicer, other servicer servicing 10% or more of pool assets at time of report, other material servicers, certificate administrator or trustee. Reg AB disclosure about any new servicer or trustee is also required.
Trustee, Servicer or Master Servicer
 
 
Depositor
6.03
Change in Credit Enhancement or Other External Support
 
Covers termination of any enhancement in manner other than by its terms, the addition of an enhancement, or a material change in the enhancement provided. Applies to external credit enhancements as well as derivatives. Reg AB disclosure about any new enhancement provider is also required.
Depositor
6.04
Failure to Make a Required Distribution
Trust Administrator
6.05
Securities Act Updating Disclosure
 
If any material pool characteristic differs by 5% or more at the time of issuance of the securities from the description in the final prospectus, provide updated Reg AB disclosure about the actual asset pool.
Depositor
If there are any new servicers or originators required to be disclosed under Regulation AB as a result of the foregoing, provide the information called for in Items 1108 and 1110 respectively.
Depositor
7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure
All parties to this Agreement
8.01
Other Events
 
Any event, with respect to which information is not otherwise called for in Form 8-K, that the registrant deems of importance to security holders.
Depositor
9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
The Responsible Party applicable to reportable event
10-K
Must be filed within 90 days of the fiscal year end for the registrant.
9B
Other Information
 
Disclose any information required to be reported on Form 8-K during the fourth quarter covered by the Form 10-K but not reported
The Responsible Party for the applicable Form 8-K item as indicated above
15
Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
 
Item 1112(b) - Significant Obligor Financial Information
N/A
Item 1114(b)(2) - Credit Enhancement Provider Financial Information
Determining applicable disclosure threshold
Obtaining required financial information or effecting incorporation by reference
 
N/A
N/A
Item 1115(b) - Derivative Counterparty Financial Information
Determining current maximum probable exposure
Determining current significance percentage
Obtaining required financial information or effecting incorporation by reference
 
Depositor
Depositor
Depositor
Item 1117 -
Seller
Depositor
Trustee
Issuing entity
Master Servicer
Originator
Custodian
 
Seller
Depositor
Trustee
Issuing entity
Master Servicer
Depositor
Custodian
Item 1119 - Affiliations and relationships between the following entities, or their respective affiliates, that are material to Certificateholders:
Seller
Depositor
Trustee
Issuing entity
Master Servicer
Originator
Custodian
Credit Enhancer/Support Provider, if any
Significant Obligor, if any
 
 
Seller
Depositor
Trustee
Issuing entity
Master Servicer
Depositor
Custodian
Depositor
Depositor
Item 1122 - Assessment of Compliance with Servicing Criteria
Each Party participating in the servicing function
Item 1123 -Servicer Compliance Statement
Master Servicer, Servicer and Trust Administrator


 



EXHIBIT U
 
FORM OF CUSTODIAL AGREEMENT
 
 

 


 
 

 
 
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, as Trustee
for the Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2,
Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2006-2
 

 
 
and
 

 
 
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.,
as Custodian
 

 
 
and
 

 
 
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.,
as Servicer
 
 

 
 
CUSTODIAL AGREEMENT
 
As of March 1, 2006
 
 
 
 

 

 

 




 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
Section 1.
Definitions.
Section 2.
Delivery of Custodial Files.
Section 3.
Custodian’s Receipt, Examination and Certification of Mortgage Files; Initial Trust Receipt Delivered by the Custodian.
Section 4.
Obligations of the Custodian.
Section 5.
Final Trust Receipt.
Section 6.
Future Defects.
Section 7.
Release for Servicing.
Section 8.
Release for Payment.
Section 9.
Fees of Custodian.
Section 10.
Removal of Custodian.
Section 11.
Transfer of Custodial Files.
Section 12.
Examination of Custodial Files.
Section 13.
Insurance of Custodian.
Section 14.
Counterparts.
Section 15.
Periodic Statements.
Section 16.
Governing Law.
Section 17.
Copies of Mortgage Documents.
Section 18.
No Adverse Interest of Custodian.
Section 19.
Termination by Custodian.
Section 20.
Term of Agreement.
Section 21.
Notices.
Section 22.
Successors and Assigns.
Section 23.
Indemnification of Custodian.
Section 24.
Reliance of Custodian.
Section 25.
Transmission of Custodial Files.
Section 26.
Authorized Representatives.
Section 27.
Reproduction of Documents.
Section 28.
Amendment.
 
 
EXHIBITS
 
EXHIBIT 1
FORM OF TRUST RECEIPT AND INITIAL CERTIFICATION
EXHIBIT 2
FORM OF FINAL TRUST RECEIPT
EXHIBIT 3
FORM OF REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF DOCUMENTS
EXHIBIT 4
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES OF SERVICER
EXHIBIT 5
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES OF TRUSTEE
EXHIBIT 6
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES OF CUSTODIAN
EXHIBIT 7
MORTGAGE LOAN SCHEDULE

 




 
THIS CUSTODIAL AGREEMENT, dated as of March 1, 2006, among Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, having an address at 1761 East St. Andrew Place, Santa Ana, California 92705-4934, not individually but solely as trustee for Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-2 (the “Trustee”), JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as custodian, having an address at [___________] (the “Custodian”) and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as master servicer and servicer (the “Master Servicer” and the “Servicer”), having an address at [____________].
 
 
W I T N E S S E T H
 
 
WHEREAS, Financial Asset Securities Corp. (the “Depositor”) has purchased certain conventional fixed-rate and adjustable-rate mortgage loans (the “Mortgage Loans”) from Greenwich Capital Financial Products, Inc. (the “Seller”), pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Assignment and Recognition Agreements, dated as of March 17, 2006, among the Depositor, the Servicer and the Sellers (the “Purchase Agreements”);
 
 
WHEREAS, the Servicer is to service the Mortgage Loans on behalf of Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2, under a Pooling and Servicing Agreement, dated as of March 1, 2006, among the Depositor, the Master Servicer and Servicer and the Trustee (the “Pooling and Servicing Agreement”); and
 
 
WHEREAS, the Custodian is a national banking association chartered under the laws of the United States of America and regulated by the Comptroller of the Currency, and is otherwise authorized to act as Custodian pursuant to this Agreement. With respect to each of the Mortgage Loans set forth on the Mortgage Loan Schedule attached as Exhibit 8 hereto, the Servicer desires to have the Custodian take possession of the Mortgages and Mortgage Notes, along with certain other documents specified herein, as the custodian of the Trustee, in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof.
 
 
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual undertakings herein expressed, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
 
 
1.  Definitions.
 
 
Any capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement.
 
 
2.  Delivery of Custodial Files.
 
 
The Depositor has delivered and released, or will cause to be delivered and released, to the Custodian on or prior to the Closing Date the following documents pertaining to each of the Mortgage Loans identified in the Mortgage Loan Schedule (the “Custodial File”):
 
 
(i)  the original Mortgage Note including any riders thereto, endorsed either (A) in blank, in which case the Trustee shall cause the endorsement to be completed or (B) in the following form: “Pay to the order of Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, without recourse” or with respect to any lost Mortgage Note, an original Lost Note Affidavit stating that the original mortgage note was lost, misplaced or destroyed, together with a copy of the related mortgage note; provided, however, that such substitutions of Lost Note Affidavits for original Mortgage Notes may occur only with respect to Mortgage Loans, the aggregate Cut-off Date Principal Balance of which is less than or equal to 1.00% of the Pool Balance as of the Cut-off Date;
 
 
(ii)  the original Mortgage (noting the presence of the MIN of the Mortgage Loan and language indicating that the Mortgage Loan is a MOM Loan if the Mortgage Loan is a MOM Loan), 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 or, if such Mortgage or power of attorney has been submitted for recording but has not been returned from the applicable public recording office, has been lost or is not otherwise available, a copy of such Mortgage or power of attorney, as the case may be, certified to be a true and complete copy of the original submitted for recording;
 
 
(iii)  unless the Mortgage Loan is registered on the MERS® System, an original Assignment, in form and substance acceptable for recording. The Mortgage shall be assigned either (A) in blank or (B) to “Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, without recourse”;
 
 
(iv)  an original of any intervening assignment of Mortgage showing a complete chain of assignments (or to MERS if the Mortgage Loan is registered on the MERS® System and noting the presence of MIN);
 
 
(v)  the original or a certified copy of lender’s title insurance policy; and
 
 
(vi)  the original or copies of each assumption, modification, written assurance or substitution agreement, if any.
 
 
If any of the documents referred to in Section 2(ii), (iii) or (iv) above has as of the Closing Date (or Subsequent Transfer Date, with respect to Subsequent Mortgage Loans) 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 Custodian no later than the Closing Date (or Subsequent Transfer Date, with respect to Subsequent Mortgage Loans), 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 Custodian, 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. If the original lender’s title insurance policy, or a certified copy thereof, was not delivered pursuant to Section 2(v) above, the Depositor shall deliver or cause to be delivered to the Custodian, the original or a copy of a written commitment or interim binder or preliminary report of title issued by the title insurance or escrow company, with the original or a certified copy thereof to be delivered to the Custodian, promptly upon receipt thereof. The Servicer or the Depositor shall deliver or cause to be delivered to the Custodian promptly upon receipt thereof any other 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.
 
 
Upon discovery or receipt of notice of any materially defective document in, or that a document is missing from, a Mortgage File, the Custodian shall notify the Servicer and the Servicer shall enforce the obligations of the Originator under the Purchase Agreement to cure such defect or deliver such missing document to the Trustee or the Custodian within 120 days. If the Originator does not cure such defect or deliver such missing document within such time period, the Servicer shall enforce the obligations of the Originator to either repurchase or substitute for such Mortgage Loan in accordance with Section 2.03 of the Pooling and Servicing Agreement. For purposes of this Section, “defect” shall mean a failure of a document to correspond to the information set forth in the applicable Mortgage Loan Schedule or the absence in a Mortgage File of any document required pursuant to this Agreement. In connection with the foregoing, it is understood that the Custodian shall have no duty to discover any such defects except in the course of performing its review of the Mortgage Files to the extent set forth herein.
 
 
The Servicer shall forward to the Custodian original documents evidencing an assumption, modification, consolidation or extension of any Mortgage Loan entered into in accordance with this Agreement within two weeks of their execution; provided, however, that the Servicer shall provide the Custodian with a certified true copy of any such document submitted for recordation within two weeks of its execution, and shall provide the original of any document submitted for recordation or a copy of such document certified by the appropriate public recording office to be a true and complete copy of the original within 365 days of its submission for recordation. In the event that the Servicer cannot provide a copy of such document certified by the public recording office within such 365 day period, the Servicer shall deliver to the Custodian, within such 365 day period, an Officers’ Certificate of the Servicer which shall (A) identify the recorded document, (B) state that the recorded document has not been delivered to the Custodian due solely to a delay caused by the public recording office, (C) state the amount of time generally required by the applicable recording office to record and return a document submitted for recordation, if known and (D) specify the date the applicable recorded document is expected to be delivered to the Custodian, and, upon receipt of a copy of such document certified by the public recording office, the Servicer shall immediately deliver such document to the Custodian. In the event the appropriate public recording office will not certify as to the accuracy of such document, the Servicer shall deliver a copy of such document certified by an officer of the Servicer to be a true and complete copy of the original to the Custodian.
 
 
The Custodian hereby agrees to its duties under Section 2.03 of the Pooling and Servicing Agreement with respect to Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans.
 
 
3.  
Custodian’s Receipt, Examination and Certification of Mortgage Files; Initial Trust Receipt Delivered by the Custodian.
 
 
The Custodian agrees, for the benefit of the Certificateholders, to review each Custodial File on or before the Closing Date and to certify in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit 1 (the “Trust Receipt and Initial Certification”) that, as to each Mortgage Loan listed in the Mortgage Loan Schedule (other than any Mortgage Loan paid in full or any Mortgage Loan specifically identified in the exception report annexed thereto as not being covered by such certification), (i) all documents required to be delivered to it pursuant to Section 2.01 of this Agreement are in its possession, (ii) such documents have been reviewed by it and have not been mutilated, damaged or torn and appear on their face to 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 (1) and (3) of the definition of “Mortgage Loan Schedule” in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement accurately reflects information set forth in the Custodial File. It is herein acknowledged that, in conducting such review, the Custodian was not under any 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 Custodial File should include any of the documents specified in clause (e) of Section 2.
 
 
The Custodian agrees to execute and deliver to the Depositor and the Servicer on or prior to the Closing Date an acknowledgment of receipt of the related original Mortgage Note for each Initial Mortgage Loan (with any exceptions noted), substantially in the form attached as Exhibit 8 hereto.
 
 
4.  Obligations of the Custodian.
 
 
With respect to the Mortgage Note, the Mortgage and the Assignment and other documents constituting each Custodial File which is delivered to the Custodian or which come into the possession of the Custodian, the Custodian is the custodian for the Trustee exclusively. The Custodian shall hold all mortgage documents received by it constituting the Custodial File for the exclusive use and benefit of the Trustee, and shall make disposition thereof only in accordance with this Agreement and the instructions furnished by the Trustee. The Custodian shall segregate and identify the Mortgage Loan Files by pool on its automated data system and maintain continuous custody of all mortgage documents constituting the Custodial File in secure and fire-resistant facilities in accordance with customary standards for such custody. The Custodian shall not be responsible to verify (i) the validity, legality, enforceability, sufficiency, due authorization or genuineness of any document in each Custodial File or of any of the Mortgage Loans or (ii) the collectability, insurability, effectiveness or suitability of any Mortgage Loan. The Custodian shall not execute any endorsements on the Mortgage Notes and Assignments of Mortgages without the prior written consent of the Trustee, except as otherwise set forth in Section 2 of this Agreement or as otherwise agreed to between the Trustee and the Custodian.
 
 
5.  Final Trust Receipt.
 
 
Within one (1) year after the Closing Date, the Custodian shall review each Custodial File, and shall deliver to the Trustee (with a copy to the Depositor and the Servicer), a Final Trust Receipt attached hereto as Exhibit 2 to the effect that, as to each Mortgage Loan listed on the Mortgage Loan Schedule (other than any Mortgage Loan (i) paid in full, or (ii) specifically identified as an exception on the exception report attached to such Final Trust Receipt as not covered by such Final Trust Receipt): (i) all documents required to be delivered to it pursuant to paragraphs (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) and (vi) and to the extent provided in the Custodial Files paragraph (v) of Section 2 of 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; (iii) based on its examination and only as to the foregoing documents, the information set forth in items (1) and (3) of the definition of “Mortgage Loan Schedule” in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement accurately reflects information set forth in the Custodial File; and (iv) each Mortgage Note has been endorsed as provided in Section 2 of this Agreement and each Mortgage has been assigned in accordance with Section 2 of this Agreement.
 
 
6.  Future Defects.
 
 
During the term of this Agreement, if the Custodian discovers any defect with respect to the Custodial File, the Custodian shall give written specification of such defect to the Servicer and the Trustee such notice to be in the form of an exception report. For purposes of this Section, “defect” shall mean a failure of a document to correspond to the information set forth in the applicable Mortgage Loan Schedule or the absence in a Mortgage File of any document required pursuant to this Agreement.
 
 
7.  Release for Servicing.
 
 
From time to time and as appropriate for the foreclosure or servicing of any of the Mortgage Loans, the Custodian shall, upon receipt of two copies (or electronic receipt from the Servicer in a form acceptable to the Custodian) of a Request for Release of Documents and receipt in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit 3, release to the Servicer, the related Custodial File or its designee within three Business Days, which, shall be sent by overnight mail, at the expense of the Servicer or the related Mortgagor. The Servicer shall return to the Custodian the Custodial File when the Servicer’s need therefor in connection with such foreclosure or servicing no longer exists, unless the Mortgage Loan shall be liquidated in which case, upon receipt of an additional Request for Release of Documents and receipt certifying such liquidation in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit 3, the request and receipt submitted pursuant to the first sentence of this Section 7 shall be released by the Custodian to the Servicer.
 
 
8.  Release for Payment.
 
 
Upon receipt by the Custodian of two copies (or electronic receipt from the Servicer in a form acceptable to the Custodian) of the Servicer’s Request for Release of Documents and receipt in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit 3 (which certification shall include a statement to the effect that all amounts received in connection with such payment, repurchase or liquidation have been credited to the related custodial account), the Custodian shall release the related Custodial File to the Servicer within three Business Days.
 
 
9.  Fees and Expenses of Custodian.
 
 
In accordance with the terms of the Pooling and Servicing Agreement, the Custodian’s fees detailed in Exhibit 10 related to third-party releases only, in connection herewith shall be paid by the Master Servicer as set forth in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement. Fees will be due upon receipt of an invoice from the Custodian.
 
 
10.  Removal of Custodian.
 
 
The Trustee, with or without cause, may upon at least 60 days’ notice remove and discharge the Custodian from the performance of its duties under this Agreement by written notice from the Trustee to the Custodian, with a copy to the Servicer and the Master Servicer. Having given notice of such removal, the Trustee promptly shall appoint (at the direction of the Depositor and with the consent of the Servicer) a successor Custodian to act on behalf of the Trustee by written instrument, one original counterpart of which instrument shall be retained by the Trustee, with a copy to the Servicer, and an original to the successor Custodian. In the event of any such removal, the Custodian shall, upon the Trustee’s surrender of the Trust Receipt and Initial Certifications and Final Trust Receipt, as applicable, promptly transfer to the successor Custodian, as directed, all Custodial Files being administered under this Agreement. In the event of any such removal and appointment the Trust Fund shall be responsible for the fees and expenses of the existing and successor Custodian.
 
 
11.  Transfer of Custodial Files.
 
 
Upon the Custodian’s receipt of two (2) Business Days’ written or electronic notification from the Trustee, the Custodian shall release to such persons as the Trustee shall designate all or a portion of the Custodial Files relating to the Mortgage Loans subject to the Trust Receipt and Initial Certification or Final Trust Receipt, as applicable.
 
 
12.  Examination of Custodial Files.
 
 
Upon reasonable prior written notice to the Custodian but not less than two (2) Business Days notice, the Trustee and its agents, accountants, attorneys and auditors will be permitted during normal business hours to examine the Custodial Files, documents, records and other papers in the possession of or under the control of the Custodian relating to any or all of the Mortgage Loans at the expense of the Trustee.
 
 
13.  Insurance of Custodian.
 
 
At its own expense, the Custodian shall maintain at all times during the existence of this Agreement and keep in full force and effect such insurance in amounts, with standard coverage and subject to deductibles, all as is customary for insurance typically maintained by banks which act as Custodian. The minimum coverage under any such bond and insurance policies shall be at least equal to the corresponding amounts required by Fannie Mae in the Fannie Mae Servicing Guide or by Freddie Mac in the Freddie Mac Sellers’ & Servicers’ Guide. Upon request, the Trustee shall be entitled to receive evidence satisfactory to the Trustee that such insurance is in full force and effect.
 
 
14.  Counterparts.
 
 
For the purpose of facilitating the execution of this Agreement as herein provided and for other purposes, this Agreement may be executed simultaneously in any number of counterparts, each of which counterparts shall be deemed to be an original, and such counterparts shall constitute and be one and the same instrument.
 
 
15.  Periodic Statements.
 
 
Upon the written request of the Trustee, the Custodian shall provide to the Trustee a list of all the Mortgage Loans for which the Custodian holds a Custodial File pursuant to this Agreement. Such list may be in the form of a copy of the Mortgage Loan Schedule with manual deletions to specifically denote any Mortgage Loans paid off, repurchased or sold since the date of this Agreement.
 
 
16.  GOVERNING LAW.
 
 
THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK AND THE OBLIGATIONS, RIGHTS, AND REMEDIES OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER SHALL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUCH LAWS.
 
 
17.  Copies of Mortgage Documents.
 
 
Upon the written request of the Trustee and at the cost and expense of the Custodian, the Custodian shall provide the Trustee with copies of the Mortgage Notes, Mortgages, Assignments and other documents relating to one or more of the Mortgage Loans.
 
 
18.  No Adverse Interest of Custodian.
 
 
By execution of this Agreement, the Custodian represents and warrants that it currently holds, and during the existence of this Agreement shall hold, no interest adverse to the Trustee, by way of security or otherwise, in any Mortgage Loan, and hereby waives and releases any such interest which it may have in any Mortgage Loan as of the date hereof.
 
 
19.  Termination by Custodian.
 
 
The Custodian may terminate its obligations under this Agreement upon at least sixty (60) days’ prior notice to the Servicer and the Trustee. In the event of such termination, the Trustee shall appoint a successor Custodian. The payment of the existing Custodian’s or such successor Custodian’s fees and expenses shall be solely the responsibility of the Trust Fund. Upon such appointment, the Custodian shall promptly transfer to the successor Custodian, as directed, all Custodial Files being administered under this Agreement.
 
 
20.  Term of Agreement.
 
 
Unless terminated pursuant to Section 9 or Section 18 hereof, this Agreement shall terminate upon the final payment or other liquidation (or advance with respect thereto) of the last Mortgage Loan or the disposition of all property acquired upon foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure of any Mortgage Loan, and the final remittance of all funds due under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement. In such event all documents remaining in the Custodial Files shall be released in accordance with the written instructions of the Trustee.
 
 
21.  Notices.
 
 
All demands, notices and communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given when received by the recipient party (i) in the case of the Custodian, the Trustee and the Servicer, at the address shown on the first page hereof, (ii) in the case of the Depositor, Financial Asset Securities Corp., 600 Steamboat Road, Greenwich, Connecticut 08630, Attention: Legal and (iii) in the case of the Seller, Greenwich Capital Financial Products, Inc., 600 Steamboat Road, Greenwich, Connecticut 08630, Attention: Legal, or in any case, at such other addresses as may hereafter be furnished to the other party by like notice. Any such demand, notice or communication hereunder shall be deemed to have been received on the date delivered to or received at the premises of the addressee.
 
 
22.  Successors and Assigns.
 
 
This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the parties hereto; provided however, that the form of any assignment by any party of its interests hereunder shall be in a form reasonably acceptable to the Trustee, the Servicer and the Custodian. Such assignment shall be executed by an authorized representative of the assignor and any assignee shall forward a list of authorized representatives to each party to this Agreement pursuant to Section 26 of this Agreement.
 
 
23.  Indemnification of Custodian.
 
 
The Custodian and its directors, officers, agents and employees shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Trust Fund against liabilities, obligations, losses, damages, penalties, actions, judgments, suits, costs, expenses or disbursements, including reasonable attorney’s fees, that may be imposed on, incurred by, or asserted against it or them directly relating to or arising out of this Custodial Agreement or any action taken or not taken by it or them hereunder unless such liabilities, obligations, losses, damages, penalties, actions, judgments, suits, costs, expenses or disbursements were imposed on, incurred by or asserted against the Custodian because of the breach by the Custodian of its obligations hereunder, which breach was caused by negligence, lack of good faith or willful misconduct on the part of the Custodian or any of its directors, officers, agents or employees. The indemnification set forth in this section shall survive any termination or assignment of this Custodial Agreement and the termination or removal of the Custodian.
 
 
The Custodian agrees to indemnify and hold the Trust Fund and Trustee, its employees, officers and directors harmless against liabilities, obligations, losses, damages, penalties, actions, judgments, suits, costs, expenses or disbursements, including reasonable attorney’s fees, that may be imposed on, incurred by, or asserted against them directly relating to or arising out of a failure to produce a Mortgage Note, Assignment or any other document related to a Mortgage Loan that was in its possession pursuant to Section 2 within two (2) Business Days after required or requested by the Trustee, and provided, that (i) Custodian previously delivered to the Trustee a Trust Receipt and Initial Certification with respect to such document (other than any Mortgage Loan identified in the exception report annexed thereto as not covered by such certification); (ii) such document is not outstanding pursuant to a Request for Release; and (iii) such document was held by the Custodian on behalf of the Trustee. In no event shall the Custodian or its directors, officers, agents and employees be liable for any special, indirect or consequential damages from any action taken or omitted to be taken by it or them hereunder or in connection herewith even if advised of the possibility of such damages. The foregoing indemnification shall survive any termination or assignment of this Agreement or the removal or resignation of the Custodian hereunder. 
 
 
24.  Reliance of Custodian.
 
 
(i)  The Custodian may conclusively rely, as to the truth of the statements and the correctness of the opinions expressed therein, upon any request, instructions, certificate, opinion or other document furnished to the Custodian, reasonably believed by the Custodian to be genuine and to have been signed or presented by the proper party or parties and conforming to the requirements of this Agreement; but in the case of any loan document or other request, instruction, document or certificate which by any provision hereof is specifically required to be furnished to the Custodian, the Custodian shall be under a duty to examine the same to determine, subject to the limitations on the Custodian’s obligations set forth herein, whether or not it conforms to the requirements of this Agreement.
 
 
(ii)  The Custodian shall have no duties or responsibilities except those that are specifically set forth in this Agreement. The Custodian shall have no responsibility nor duty with respect to any Custodial File while such Custodial File is not in its possession. If the Custodian requests instructions from the Trustee with respect to any act, action or failure to act in connection with this Agreement, the Custodian shall be entitled to refrain from taking such action and continue to refrain from acting unless and until the Custodian shall have received written instructions from the Trustee with respect to a Custodial File without incurring any liability therefor to the Trustee or any other Person.
 
 
(iii)  Other than as provided herein, neither the Custodian nor any of its directors, officers, agents or employees shall be liable for any action or omission to act hereunder except for its or their own negligence or lack of good faith or willful misconduct. In no event shall the Custodian or any of its directors, officers, agents or employees have any responsibility to ascertain or take action except as expressly provided herein.
 
 
(iv)  Neither the Custodian nor any of its directors, officers, agents or employees shall be liable for any action taken or not taken by it in good faith in the performance of its obligations under this Agreement. The obligations of the Custodian or any of its directors, officers, agents or employees shall be determined solely by the express provisions of this Agreement. No representation, warranty, covenant, agreement, obligation or duty of the Custodian or any of its directors, officers, agents or employees shall be implied with respect to this Agreement or the Custodian’s services hereunder.
 
 
(v)  The Custodian, its directors, officers, agents and employees shall be under no duty or obligation to inspect, review or examine the Custodial Files to determine that the contents thereof are genuine, enforceable or appropriate for the represented purpose or that they have been actually recorded or that they are other than what they purport to be on their face.
 
 
(vi)  The Custodian may consult with counsel selected by the Custodian with regard to legal questions arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, and the advice or opinion of such counsel shall be full and complete authorization and protection in respect of any action reasonably taken, omitted or suffered by the Custodian in good faith and in accordance therewith.
 
 
(vii)  No provision of this Agreement shall require the Custodian to expend or risk its own funds or otherwise incur financial liability (other than expenses or liabilities otherwise required to be incurred by the express terms of this Agreement) in the performance of its duties under this Agreement if it shall have reasonable grounds for believing that repayment of such funds or adequate indemnity is not reasonably assured to it.
 
 
(viii)  Any corporation into which the Custodian may be merged or converted or with which it may be consolidated, or any corporation resulting from any merger, conversion or consolidation to which the Custodian shall be a party, or any corporation succeeding to the business of the Custodian shall be the successor of the Custodian hereunder without the execution or filing of any paper with any party hereto or any further act on the part of any of the parties hereto except where an instrument of transfer or assignment is required by law to effect such succession, anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding.
 
 
25.  Transmission of Custodial Files.
 
 
Written or electronic instructions as to the method of shipment and shipper(s) the Custodian is directed to utilize in connection with transmission of mortgage files and loan documents in the performance of the Custodian’s duties hereunder shall be delivered by the Servicer (a “Requesting Party”), to the Custodian prior to any shipment of any mortgage files and loan documents hereunder. The Requesting Party will arrange for the provision of such services at its sole cost and expense (or, at the Custodian’s option, reimburse the Custodian for all costs and expenses incurred by the Custodian consistent with such instructions) and will maintain such insurance against loss or damage to mortgage files and loan documents as the Requesting Party deems appropriate. Without limiting the generality of the provisions of Section 23 above, it is expressly agreed that in no event shall the Custodian have any liability for any losses or damages to any person, including without limitation, any Requesting Party, arising out of actions of the Custodian consistent with instructions of the Requesting Party.
 
 
26.  Authorized Representatives.
 
 
Each individual designated as an authorized representative of the Servicer, the Trustee and the Custodian, respectively (an “Authorized Representative”), is authorized to give and receive notices, requests and instructions and to deliver certificates and documents in connection with this Agreement on behalf of the Servicer, the Trustee or the Custodian, as the case may be, and the specimen signature for each such Authorized Representative of the Servicer, the Trustee and the Custodian, initially authorized hereunder, as set forth on Exhibit 4, Exhibit 5 and Exhibit 6 hereof, respectively. From time to time the parties hereto may, by delivering to each other a revised exhibit, change the information previously given pursuant to this Section 25, but each of the parties hereto shall be entitled to rely conclusively on the then current exhibit until receipt of a superseding exhibit.
 
 
27.  Reproduction of Documents.
 
 
This Custodial Agreement and all documents relating thereto except with respect to the Custodial File, including, without limitation, (a) consents, waivers and modifications which may hereafter be executed, and (b) certificates and other information previously or hereafter furnished, may be reproduced by any photographic, photostatic, microfilm, microcard, miniature photographic or other similar process. The parties agree that any such reproduction shall be admissible in evidence as the original itself in any judicial or administrative proceeding, whether or not the original is in existence and whether or not such reproduction was made by a party in the regular course of business, and that any enlargement, facsimile or further reproduction of such reproduction shall likewise be admissible in evidence.
 
 
28.  Amendment.
 
 
This Custodial Agreement may be amended from time to time by written agreement signed by the Servicer, the Trustee and the Custodian.
 
 
29.  Compliance with Regulation AB
 
 
(a) Intent of the Parties; Reasonableness. 
 
 
The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that the purpose of this Section 29 is to facilitate compliance by the Depositor with the provisions of Regulation AB and related rules and regulations of the Commission. The Depositor shall not exercise its right to request delivery of information or other performance under these provisions other than in good faith, or for purposes other than compliance with the Securities Act, the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations of the Commission under the Securities Act and the Exchange Act. Each of the parties hereto acknowledges that interpretations of the requirements of Regulation AB may change over time, whether due to interpretive guidance provided by the Commission or its staff, consensus among participants in the mortgage-backed securities markets, advice of counsel, or otherwise, and agrees to comply with requests made by the Depositor in good faith for delivery of information under these provisions on the basis of evolving interpretations of Regulation AB to the extent reasonably practicable. The Custodian shall cooperate reasonably with the Depositor to deliver to the Depositor (including any of its assignees or designees), any and all disclosure, statements, reports, certifications, records and any other information necessary in the reasonable, good faith determination of the Depositor to permit the Depositor to comply with the provisions of Regulation AB.
 
 
(b) Additional Representations and Warranties of the Custodian.
 
 
(i)  The Custodian shall be deemed to represent to the Depositor as of the date hereof and on each date on which information is provided to the Depositor under Section 29(c) that, except as disclosed in writing to the Depositor prior to such date: (i) there are no material legal or governmental proceedings pending (or known to be contemplated) against it; and (ii) there are no affiliations, relationships or transactions that are entered into outside the ordinary course of business or are on terms other than would be obtained in an arms’ length transaction with an unrelated third party, apart from the Securitization Transaction contemplated by the Pooling and Servicing Agreement, relating to the Custodian with respect to the Depositor or any sponsor, issuing entity, servicer, trustee, originator, significant obligor, enhancement or support provider or other material transaction party (as such terms are used in Regulation AB) relating to the Securitization Transaction contemplated by the Agreement, as identified by the Depositor to the Custodian in writing as of the Closing Date (each, a "Transaction Party") that, with respect to relationships or transactions, currently exists or that existed during the past two years and that is material to an investor’s understanding of the Certificates.
 
 
(ii)  If so requested by the Depositor on any date following the Closing Date (until a Form 15 is filed), the Custodian shall, within five Business Days following such request, confirm in writing the accuracy of the representations and warranties set forth in paragraph (a) of this Section or, if any such representation and warranty is not accurate as of the date of such confirmation, provide reasonably adequate disclosure of the pertinent facts, in writing, to the requesting party. Any such request from the Depositor shall not be given more than once each calendar quarter, unless the Depositor shall have a reasonable basis for a determination that any of the representations and warranties may not be accurate.
 
 
(c) Additional Information to Be Provided by the Custodian. For so long as the Depositor is required to file a Form 10-K, for the purpose of satisfying the Depositor 's reporting obligation under the Exchange Act with respect to any class of Certificates, the Custodian shall (a) notify the Depositor in writing of any material litigation or governmental proceedings pending against the Custodian that would be material to Certificateholders, and (b) provide to the Depositor a written description of such proceedings. Any notices and descriptions required under this Section 29(c) shall be given no later than five Business Days prior to the Determination Date following the month in which the Custodian has knowledge of the occurrence of the relevant event.
 
 
(d) Report on Assessment of Compliance and Attestation. On or before March 15 of each calendar year, the Custodian shall:
 
 
(i)  deliver to the Master Servicer and the Depositor regarding the Custodian’s assessment of compliance (an “Assessment of Compliance”) with the Servicing Criteria during the preceding calendar year, in the form required under Rules 13a-18 and 15d-18 of the Exchange Act and Item 1122 of Regulation AB. Such a report at a minimum shall address each of the Servicing Criteria specified on Exhibit 1 hereto which are indicated as applicable to the Custodian; and
 
 
(ii)  cause a registered public accounting firm to deliver to the Master Servicer and the Depositor a report (an “Attestation Report”) that attests to, and reports on, the Assessment of Compliance made by the Custodian, as required by Rules 13a-18 and 15d-18 of the Exchange Act and Item 1122(b) of Regulation AB, which Attestation Report must be made in accordance with standards for attestation reports issued or adopted by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.
 
 
(iii)   Notwithstanding the foregoing, neither an Assessment of Compliance nor an Attestation Report will be required to be delivered by the Custodian once a Form 15 is filed.
 
 
(e) Indemnification; Remedies.
 
 
The Custodian agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Depositor and each Person, if any, who "controls" the Depositor within the meaning of the Securities Act and its officers, directors and affiliates from and against any losses, damages, penalties, fines, forfeitures, reasonable and necessary legal fees and related costs, judgments and other costs and expenses that such Person may sustain arising out of third party claims based on (a) the failure of the Custodian to deliver any required Assessment of Compliance at the time required under Section 29 of this Agreement or (b) any material misstatement or omission contained in any Assessment of Compliance provided. The foregoing indemnities shall survive the termination of this Agreement. In no event shall the Custodian or its directors, officers, agents and employees be held liable for any special, indirect or consequential damages resulting from any action taken or omitted to be taken by it or them hereunder or in connection herewith.
 




 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Trustee, the Custodian and the Servicer have caused their names to be duly signed hereto by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized, all as of the date first above written.
 

DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY,
as Trustee for the Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-2, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-2

By: _____________________________________
Name:
Title:

By: _____________________________________
Name:
Title:
 
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.,
as Custodian

 
By: _____________________________________
Name:
Title:

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.,
as Servicer

 
By: _____________________________________
Name:
Title:


 




 
EXHIBIT 1
 
FORM OF TRUST RECEIPT AND INITIAL CERTIFICATION
 
                                                        _____, 2006
 
Trust Receipt #: ___ 
 
 
Original Principal Balance of the Mortgage Loans:$_______

Deutsche Bank National Trust Company
1761 East St. Andrew Place
Santa Ana, California 92705-4934
Attention: Trust Administration GC04FFH4
 
Financial Asset Securities Corp.
600 Steamboat Road
Greenwich, Connecticut 08630
Greenwich Capital Markets, Inc.
600 Steamboat Road
Greenwich, Connecticut 08630
 
 
 
Re:
Custodial Agreement, dated as of March 1, 2006, among Deutsche Bank
                National Trust Company as the Trustee, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as
                Servicer and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as the Custodian
 
Ladies and Gentlemen:
 
In accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of the above-referenced Custodial Agreement, the undersigned, as the Custodian, hereby certifies that it is holding the Mortgage Loans identified on the schedule attached hereto for the exclusive benefit of the Trustee pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Custodial Agreement, and it has received a Custodial File with respect to each such Mortgage Loan (other than any Mortgage Loan specifically identified on the exception report attached hereto) and that with respect to each such Mortgage Loan: (i) all documents required to be delivered to it pursuant to Section 2.01 of this Agreement are in its possession, (ii) such documents have been reviewed by it and have not been mutilated, damaged or torn and appear on their face to 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 (1) and (3) of the definition of “Mortgage Loan Schedule” in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement accurately reflects information set forth in the Custodial File.
 
 
The Custodian hereby confirms that it is holding each such Custodial File as agent and bailee of and custodian for the exclusive use and benefit of the Trustee pursuant to the terms of the Custodial Agreement.
 



 
Capitalized terms used herein shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the Custodial Agreement.
 
 
 
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. 
(Custodian)
 
 
By:______________________________
Name:     
Title:     






 
EXHIBIT 2
 
FORM OF FINAL TRUST RECEIPT
 

TRUST RECEIPT # ___
 
                                                                    ______, 2006
 
Aggregate Amount of Mortgage Loans: _____
 
Original Principal Balance of Aggregate Mortgage Loans: __________

Deutsche Bank National Trust Company
1761 East St. Andrew Place
Santa Ana, California 92705-4934
Attention: Trust Administration GC04FFH4
 
Financial Asset Securities Corp.
600 Steamboat Road
Greenwich, Connecticut 08630
Greenwich Capital Markets, Inc.
600 Steamboat Road
Greenwich, Connecticut 08630
 
 
 
Re:
Custodial Agreement, dated as of March 1, 2006, among Deutsche Bank
                National Trust Company as the Trustee, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as
                Servicer and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as the Custodian
 
Ladies and Gentlemen:
 
In accordance with the provisions of Section 4 of the above-referenced Custodial Agreement, the undersigned, as the Custodian, hereby certifies that as to each Mortgage Loan listed on the Mortgage Loan Schedule (other than any Mortgage Loan paid in full or any Mortgage Loan listed on the attachment hereto) it has reviewed the Custodial Files and has determined that (i) all documents required to be delivered to it pursuant to Sections 2(i), (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) of the Custodial Agreement are in its possession and to the extent provided in the Custodial Files paragraph (v) of Section 2 of the Custodial 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; (iii) based on its examination and only as to the foregoing documents, the information set forth in items (1) and (3) of the definition of “Mortgage Loan Schedule” in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement accurately reflects information set forth in the Custodial File; and (iv) each Mortgage Note has been endorsed as provided in Section 2 of the Custodial Agreement and each Mortgage has been assigned in accordance with Section 2 of the Custodial Agreement. The Custodian makes no representations as to (i) the validity, legality, enforceability, sufficiency, due authorization or genuineness of any of the documents contained in each Custodial File or of any of the Mortgage Loans or (ii) the collectability, insurability, effectiveness or suitability of any such Mortgage Loan.
 
 
The Custodian hereby confirms that it is holding each such Custodial File as agent and bailee of, and custodian for the exclusive use and benefit, and subject to the sole direction, of the Trustee pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Custodial Agreement.
 



 
Capitalized terms used herein shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the Custodial Agreement.
 
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. 
(Custodian)
 
 
By:_____________________________
Name:     
Title:
 

 




EXHIBIT 3
 
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF DOCUMENTS

To:          JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
[ADDRESS]

Re:     Custodial Agreement, dated as of March 1, 2006, among Deutsche Bank
           National Trust Company as the Trustee, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as
           Servicer and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as the Custodian
 
In connection with the administration of the Mortgage Loans included in the Trust Fund established pursuant to the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of March 1, 2006, among Financial Asset Securities Corp. as Depositor, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Master Servicer and Servicer, and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, a national banking association, as Trustee and held by you as Custodian pursuant to the above-captioned Custodial Agreement, we request the release, and hereby acknowledge receipt of the Custodial File for the Mortgage Loan described below, for the reason indicated.
 
Mortgage Loan Number:

Mortgagor Name, Address & Zip Code:


Reason for Requesting Documents (check one):

_______  1. Mortgage Paid in Full

_______  2. Foreclosure

_______  3.  Substitution

_______  4. Other Liquidation (Repurchases, etc.)

_______  5. Nonliquidation  Reason:___________________________

Address to which Custodian should
Deliver the Custodial File:                                  __________________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________


 


 
By:_____________________________________
                         (authorized signer)

Issuer:___________________________________
Address:      

Date:____________________________________
Custodian

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
 
Please acknowledge the execution of the above request by your signature and date below:

____________________________________     _________________
Signature          Date

Documents returned to Custodian:

____________________________________     _________________
Custodian          Date

 

 


 

 


 
EXHIBIT 4
 
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES OF SERVICER
 
 
NAME       SPECIMEN SIGNATURE
 
 
_____________________________   ______________________________
 
 
_____________________________   ______________________________
 
 
_____________________________   ______________________________
 
 
_____________________________   ______________________________
 
 
_____________________________   ______________________________
 

 


 
 
EXHIBIT 5
 
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES OF TRUSTEE
 
 
NAME       SPECIMEN SIGNATURE
 
 
_____________________________   ______________________________
 
 
_____________________________   ______________________________
 
 
_____________________________   ______________________________
 
 
_____________________________   ______________________________
 
 
_____________________________   ______________________________
 
 

 


 

 


 
EXHIBIT 6
 
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES OF CUSTODIAN
 
 
NAME       SPECIMEN SIGNATURE
 
 
_____________________________   ______________________________
 
 
_____________________________   ______________________________
 
 
_____________________________   ______________________________
 
 
_____________________________   ______________________________
 
 
_____________________________   ______________________________
 
 
 

 
EXHIBIT 7
 
SCHEDULE OF MORTGAGE LOANS
 



 
EXHIBIT 8
 
FORM OF RECEIPT OF MORTGAGE NOTE

Financial Asset Securities Corp.
600 Steamboat Road
Greenwich, Connecticut 06830
 
Re:        Soundivew Home Loan Trust 2006-2,
             Asset-Backed Certificates Series 2006-2
 
Ladies and Gentlemen:
 
Pursuant to Section 3 of the Custodial Agreement, dated as of March 1, 2006, among Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as the Trustee, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Master Servicer and Servicer and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as the Custodian, we hereby acknowledge the receipt of the original Mortgage Notes (a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 1) with any exceptions thereto listed on Exhibit 2.
 
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.

By: ________________________________
Name:
Title:
 
 
 



 
EXHIBIT 9
 
 
SERVICING CRITERIA TO BE ADDRESSED IN ASSESSMENT OF COMPLIANCE
 
The assessment of compliance to be delivered by the Custodian shall address, at a minimum, the criteria identified below as “Applicable Servicing Criteria”:

 
 
Servicing Criteria
Applicable
Servicing Criteria
Reference
Criteria
 
 
General Servicing Considerations
 
 
 
1122(d)(1)(i)
Policies and procedures are instituted to monitor any performance or other triggers and events of default in accordance with the transaction agreements
 
 
 
1122(d)(1)(ii)
If any material servicing activities are outsourced to third parties, policies and procedures are instituted to monitor the third party’s performance and compliance with such servicing activities
 
 
1122(d)(1)(iii)
Any requirements in the transaction agreements to maintain a back-up servicer for the pool assets are maintained.
 
 
 
 
1122(d)(1)(iv)
A fidelity bond and errors and omissions policy is in effect on the party participating in the servicing function throughout the reporting period in the amount of coverage required by and otherwise in accordance with the terms of the transaction agreements.
 
 
 
Cash Collection and Administration
 
 
 
 
1122(d)(2)(i)
Payments on pool assets are deposited into the appropriate custodial bank accounts and related bank clearing accounts no more than two business days following receipt, or such other number of days specified in the transaction agreements.
 
 
1122(d)(2)(ii)
Disbursements made via wire transfer on behalf of an obligor or to an investor are made only by authorized personnel.
 
 
 
1122(d)(2)(iii)
Advances of funds or guarantees regarding collections, cash flows or distributions, and any interest or other fees charged for such advances are made, reviewed and approved as specified in the transaction agreements.
 
 
 
 
1122(d)(2)(iv)
The related accounts for the transaction, such as cash reserve accounts or accounts established as a form of overcollateralization, are separately maintained (e.g., with respect to commingling of cash) as set forth in the transaction agreements.
 
 
 
 
 
1122(d)(2)(v)
Each custodial account is maintained at a federally insured depository institution as set forth in the transaction agreements. For purposes of this criterion, “federally insured depository institutions” with respect to a foreign financial institution means a foreign financial institution that meets the requirements of Rule 13k-1(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act.
 
1122(d)(2)(vi)
Unissued checks are safeguarded so as to prevent unauthorized access.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1122(d)(2)(vii)
Reconciliations are prepared on a monthly basis for all asset-backed securities related bank accounts, including custodial accounts and related bank clearing accounts. These reconciliations are (A) mathematically accurate; (B) prepared within 30 calendar days after the bank statement cutoff date, or such other number of days specified in the transaction agreements; (C) reviewed and approved by someone other than ther person who prepared the reconciliations; and (D) contain explanations for reconciling items, These reconciling items are resolved within 90 calendar days of their original identification, or such other number of days specified in the transaction agreements.
 
 
 
Investor Remittances and Reporting
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1122(d)(3)(i)
Reports to investors, including those to be filed with the Commission, are maintained in accordance with the transaction agreements and applicable Commission requirements. Specifically, such reports (A) are prepared in accordance with timeframes and other terms set forth in the transaction agreements, (B) provide information calculated in accordance with the terms specified in the transaction agreements; (C) are filed with the Commission as required by its rules and regulations; and (D) agree with investors; or the trustee’s records as to the total unpaid principal balance and number of pool assets serviced by the servicer.
 
 
 
1122(d)(3)(ii)
Amounts due to investors are allocated and remitted in accordance with timeframes, distribution priority and other terms set forth in the transaction agreements.
 
 
 
1122(d)(3)(iii)
Disbursements made to an investor are posted within two business days to the servicer’s investor records, or such other number of days specified in the transaction agreements.
 
 
 
1122(d)(3)(iv)
Amounts remitted to investors per the investor reports agree with cancelled checks, or other form of payment, or custodial bank statements.
 
 
 
Pool Asset Administration
 
 
1122(d)(4)(i)
Collateral or security on pool assets is maintained as required by the transaction agreements or related asset pool documents.
 
1122(d)(4)(ii)
Pool assets and related documents are safeguarded as required by the transaction agreements.
 
 
1122(d)(4)(iii)
Any additions, removals or substitutions to the asset pool are made, reviewed and approved in accordance with any conditions or requirements in the transaction agreements
 
 
 
 
1122(d)(4)(iv)
Payments on pool assets, including any payoffs, made in accordance with the related pool asset documents are posted to the servicer’s obligor records maintained no more than two business days after receipt, or such other number of days specified in the transaction agreements, and allocated to principal, interest or other items (e.g., escrow) in accordance with the related pool asset documents.
 
 
1122(d)(4)(v)
The servicer’s records regarding the pool assets agree with the servicer’s records with respect to an obligor’s unpaid principal balance.
 
 
 
 
1122(d)(4)(vi)
Changes with respect to the terms or status of an obligor’s pool asset (e.g., loan modifications or re-agings) are made, reviewed and approved by authorized personnel in accordance with the transaction agreements and related pool asset documents.
 
 
 
 
 
1122(d)(4)(vii)
Loss mitigation of recovery actions (e.g., forbearance plans, modifications and deed in lieu of foreclosure, foreclosures and repossessions, as applicable) are initiated, conducted and concluded in accordance with the timeframes or other requirements established by the transaction documents.
 
 
 
 
 
1122(d)(4)(viii)
Records documenting collection efforts are maintained during the period a pool asset is delinquent in accordance with the transaction agreements., Such records are maintained in at least a monthly basis, or such other period specified in the transaction agreements, and describe the entity’s activities in monitoring delinquent pool assets including, for example, phone calls, letters and payment rescheduling plans in cases where delinquency is deemed temporary (e.g., illness or unemployment).
 
 
1122(d)(4)(ix)
Adjustments to interest rates or rates of return for pool assets with variable rates are computed based on the related pool asset documents.
 
 
 
 
 
 
1122(d)(4)(x)
Regarding any funds held in trust for an obligor (such as escrow accounts); (A) such funds are analyzed, in accordance with the obligor’s pool asset documents, on at least an annual basis, or such other period specified in the transaction agreements; (B) interest on such funds is paid, or credited, to obligors in accordance with applicable pool asset documents and state laws; and (C) such funds are returned to the obligor within 3- calendar days of full repayment of the related pool asset, or such other number of days specified in the transaction agreements.
 
 
 
 
1122(d)(4)(xi)
Payments made on behalf of an obligor (such as tax ore insurance payments) are made on or before the related penalty or expiration dates, as indicated on the appropriate bills or notices for such payments, provided that such support has been received by the service at least 30 calendar days prior to these dates, or such other number of days specified in the transaction agreements.
 
 
 
 
1122(d)(4)(xii)
Any late payment penalties in connection with any payment to be made on behalf of an obligor are paid from the servicer’s funds and not charged to the obligor, unless the late payment was due to the obligor’s error or omission.
 
1122(d)(4)(xiii)
Disbursements made on behalf of an obligor are posted within two business days to the obligor’s records maintained by the servicer, or such other number of days specified in the transaction agreements.
 
1122(d)(4)(xiv)
Delinquencies, charge-offs and uncollectible funds are recognized and recorded in accordance with the transaction agreements.
 
1122(d)(4)(xv)
Any external enhancement or other support, identified in item 1114(a)(1) through (3) or item 1115 of Regulation AB, is maintained as set forth in the transaction agreements.
 
 

 




 
EXHIBIT 10
 
FEE SCHEDULE
 



SCHEDULE I
 
PREPAYMENT CHARGE SCHEDULE
 
Available Upon Request